By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
The dust has started to settle on the ugly coup that ousted Jean Tigana from the Shanghai
Shenhua dug out last month- but that doesn't mean things have improved.
Shenhua's last game, another dull, uninspiring 0-0 draw against Shanghai Shenxin at the Hongkou
was the fourth game in a row that the former have gone without scoring a goal.
By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
The dust has started to settle on the ugly coup that ousted Jean Tigana from the Shanghai
Shenhua dug out last month- but that doesn't mean things have improved.
Shenhua's last game, another dull, uninspiring 0-0 draw against Shanghai Shenxin at the Hongkou
was the fourth game in a row that the former have gone without scoring a goal.
By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
Events in Shanghai have taken a dramatic turn in the last week and suddenly a season of promise
is teetering on the edge of complete chaos following a dressing room mutiny that ousted Joan Tigana
from the Shenhua bench and put in its place, the team's star player, Nicolas Anelka.
Shambles in Shanghai: Tigana, Tantrums and Anelka as manager is a post from: Just Football
by Andrew Crawford
The Chinese Super League (CSL) is once again watching its most noisy tenant,
Shanghai Shenhua, soak up all the attention. Its big name manager, Jean
Tigana is gone, replaced, or rather deposed, in headline-grabbing style by Nicolas
Anelka, who will now try to rescue the club from its plunge into the bottom half of the
league.
By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
With the Chinese Super League (CSL) now in full swing, Shanghai Shenhua, having spent an
offseason gleefully cranking up expectations, are now being forced to finally back up their big
talk - and so far it is not going well.
By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
With the Chinese Super League (CSL) now in full swing, Shanghai Shenhua, having spent an
offseason gleefully cranking up expectations, are now being forced to finally back up their big
talk - and so far it is not going well.
What's stopping you, Kenya? is a post from: Just Football
Sudan aside, there's a glaring geographical gap at this year's African Cup of Nations.
Andrew Crawford has a few ideas why:
Watching the current African Cup Of Nations (ACON), it is somewhat tellingly
awkward how there isn't a stronger presence from countries from East Africa, although the same
could be said for almost every ACON and since it began.
by Andrew Crawford
Having even the remotest interest in Shanghai Shenhua should probably come with a health
warning. When I die a decade prematurely, blame it on the side from the Hongkou stadium for
weakening my heart and badly damaging my sanity. Shenhua is a dangerous interest to have. Believe
me, its lots of fun but if you can, enjoy it in moderation.
By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
Despite the city starting to slow down for the Chinese New Year, Shanghai Shenhua's PR machine
remains as busy as ever. The club's website is more brightly coloured than usual and images of the
new manager, Jean Tigana, and his star player, Nicolas Anelka, flicker across the screen whilst
behind them, four silhouetted figures stand in the background.
By Andrew Crawford, writing from Shanghai
Despite the city starting to slow down for the Chinese New Year, Shanghai Shenhua's PR machine
remains as busy as ever. The club's website is more brightly coloured than usual and images of the
new manager, Jean Tigana, and his star player, Nicolas Anelka, flicker across the screen whilst
behind them, four silhouetted figures stand in the background.
