midfields

Williams is more than just a big man, but his size has also kept other coaches thinking about their midfields, which is presumably why Martin Johnson is experimenting this weekend with Matt Banahan – 6ft 7in and around 18st – replacing Mike Tindall outside Shontayne Hape.

Autumn internationals have shown attacking rugby is the way forward Shaun Edwards 2010

For Socrates it was his bread and butter, something he nonchalantly pulled off in congested midfields, surprising not just his opponents, but often his teammates too, who would suddenly receive assists in mid-stride.

Remembering Brazil's Soccer Philosopher King Gabriele Marcotti 2011

There had been too much caution until then, with both midfields wary and no one prepared to run ahead of the ball.

Jack Rodwell's attacking intent rouses Everton against Chelsea | David Pleat 2011

Milan, down to 10 men after a red card to Mark Van Bommel , held out for a 2-0 win over Catania with one of the more unorthodox midfields you're likely to ever see.

The Mess in Milan Gabriele Marcotti 2011

It's two makeshift central midfields up against each other, and I may be mental, but I fancy Dawson and Gallas to do a number on Ibrahimovic and Pato.

Tottenham and Harry Redknapp have little option but to attack Milan 2011

They are the X-men currently in the midst of their side's midfields and in the thick of an epic in four chapters – a saga in which Barcelona have been left as virtual league champions and Madrid as actual Copa del Rey winners, in which the trophy that matters most, the climax, will be decided over the next 10 days.

Duel of the X-men at heart of Real Madrid passion play with Barcelona 2011

Besides, with the form of Nasri and the blossoming of Wilshire and Ramsay despite that horrific injury, he will be part of one of the best midfields in club football soon.

Cesc Fábregas risking his and Arsenal's reputation with petty battles | Dominic Fifield 2011

With him, the Czechs have one of the best midfields in the tournament and will pose a serious threat to the USA in Group E in both teams 'opener June 12.

USATODAY.com - Ballack calms nerves in Germany 2006

It was a battle of midfields and neither was able to dominate.

Arsenal Survives With Last Minute Goal 2007

I gotta get our captain to understand that no one plays 3 defenders, 3 midfields, and 4 attackers as formation ... is ludicrous.

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