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It might have been sensible to have thrown the tee to the former New Zealand full-back Ben Blair, but when do you decide enough is enough?

Rob Moffat of Edinburgh doubts Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup credentials Michael Aylwin at Cardiff City Stadium 2010

Towards the end of the first half Chelsea's power from full-back was becoming the telling factor, with Arsenal contained.

The speed and simplicity of Arsenal's Jack Wilshere goes unrewarded David Pleat 2010

Yet this reminder of the fundamental difference between the capital's leading clubs was nonetheless extremely sweet for the full-back.

Chelsea juggernaut rolls on as Arsenal display familiar failings David Hytner 2010

"Bizarre", said the coach in total agreement with Scarlets 'Nigel Davies, who was delighted with the four tries in 14 minutes either side of half-time – two in three minutes for the full-back Rhys Priestland – but less happy that Perpignan dominated the first quarter and the last 30 minutes.

Scarlets win thriller but Perpignan add intrigue with James Hook claim Mike Averis at Parc y Scarlets 2010

De Jong pesters Hutton down the left, and nearly gets in on goal, but the full-back is as staunch as only a former Rangers player can be.

Tottenham Hotspur v FC Twente – as it happened Scott Murray 2010

This wasn't a huge problem in itself – Carragher has played at full-back many times, and got up and down the line well.

Premier League chalkboard analysis Michael Cox 2010

Steven Whittaker had found Kirk Broadfoot with a deep cross, which the full-back headed down into Naismith's path.

Steven Naismith strike ends Rangers miserable European home run Ewan Murray at Ibrox 2010

This was the first, a far-post header at full tilt inside the full-back to a brisk, flat cross.

Reading loss dents Barnsley hopes of restoring the pride of Yorkshire Jeremy Alexander 2010

The 23-year-old's principal contribution to Chelsea attacks over the past few seasons has been to drop back to help the central defenders cover for Ashley Cole when the full-back embarks on one of his regular raids down the left.

Passenger or driving force? The enigma of Mikel John Obi Paul Doyle 2010

The stand-off turned full-back was only 13 when Wigan beat Saints in the 2002 Challenge Cup final at Murrayfield, had not left junior school when Wigan won their single Super League title by beating Leeds in the first Grand Final, in 1998, and he has no memories at all of the club's dominance of the British game in the early 1990s.

Tomkins brothers confound Leeds and set up Wigan for Grand Final Andy Wilson at Headingley 2010