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Much ado about nothing really. Just a dip in form, no more, no less.
In the meantime though, unless he improves his goalscoring form in particular, or Chelsea sign a 20 plus a season goalscorer he might have to play second fiddle to the likes of Robben as Chelsea rely on their midfield too much for goals.
With only Match of the Day highlights to go on, my view on Duff is pretty much unchanged from last week. Whereas Robben & Cole can offer goals, Duff's strength is his crossing. On BBC's highlights I saw Duff have 4 clear opportunities to send in good balls on Saturday & Chelsea nearly scored from all of them (admittedly SWP made a lot with the ball he got from Duff). Be it in the air or to feet he can spot a dangerous ball quickly. I think he raely takes the wrong option.
Chelsea would make more from Duff's abilities if they played two orthodox forwards. The fact that they have only one & it's often Drogba means Duff's assist ratio is poor. Drogba made a hash of a perfect cross again from Duff on Saturday. Unusually, Lampard fluffed a good cut-back from Duff.
BBC highlighted Duff's defensive frailty though correctly acknowledged that tracking back (which he does well) is very different to actually defending from left-back.
I still think that if we can offer more from central midfield and left-back Duff will find it easier to become dangerous again for Ireland.
The last time Duffer complained about not getting enough playing time, Mourinho gave him more playing time. Mourinho clearly likes and rates Duffer. Injuries cannot be taken to mean he's fallen out of favour, unless Mourinho's taken to beating underperformers with a tyre iron.Originally Posted by Hither green
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he has been ruined by the defense minded game at chelski. The wingers game are always found out anyway and they have to constantly re invent themselves
He was absolutely excellent this evening He was allowed do what he does best with no interruptions.So glad to see the old Damian back.
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you know what i mean.I am over the moon to watch him play so well this evening. As i said before i don't give a flying Fcuk about Mourinho or Chelsea once Duff does the business for us.
I was joking but I do agree wholeheartedly with your statement. I Don't think Duffer's form has anything to do with Jose. Great to see him back to his best again
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I couldn't wait to see Duff tonight as I knew he'd put in a good performance. The difference between his game for Ireland and Chelsea is huge.
Last edited by eirebhoy; 01/03/2006 at 10:35 PM.
he was absolute quality tonight
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I don't. Duff always plays like that in friendlies.
Last edited by eirebhoy; 02/03/2006 at 12:49 PM.
Typical. After all my ranting earlier that Duff's crossing was unerringly accurate I actually thought his final ball was poor at times last night. Not a biggy though, the rest of his game was superb.
I have half a notion that he was trying to chip the Swedish keeper.
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Duff played well last night but it was only a friendly. Players dont get as much time on the ball in competitve games. Its something I think we have lost a bit, we dont have that competetive edge
I thought his delivery was a little below his usual standards, but as well as that I thought Doyle and Elliott weren't making runs into the spaces where he usually crosses to, along the line of the 6 yard box
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