In Italy, they refer to him as the trequartista. In Argentina, he’s the enganche. In England … we don’t really have a name for him. English football terminology has never quite come up with a definitive word for the player who occupies space between the opposition lines of defence and midfield – not quite a […]
Archive | October 10, 2012

Wayne Rooney revels in role of midfield diamond
The United player is not concerned about his current lack of goals – he derives as much pleasure from providing them for others. A future as an attacking midfielder surely beckons. Where would Manchester United be without Wayne Rooney? It is a question Sir Alex Ferguson probably does not want even to contemplate but Alan […]