Coaching Heading Ability

[JRC]

I don't think anyone would disagree that Crouch needs some coaching when it comes to getting power into his headers, but what struck me on Saturday was someone who has had heading coaching is Steve Finnan. After Bolton away, we all agreed that this was a weakness that they had exploited by getting him isolated at the back post, and it clearly wasn't missed by the likes of Blackburn who tried it as well, successfully as it turned out.

 

Chelsea clearly thought the same - but he dealt with absolutely everything that came his way in the air, even when he had more than one player competing.

 

Perhaps this 'weakness' was just another symptom of him not being in the best form at the start of the season, but I'd like to think he's showing his mettle and professionalism by responding positively and continuing to develop, even at his age and with his experience. Good work, Steve.

 

Now it's your turn, Peter.