Kala cautions Sheva

It is a sign of the times that Kakhaber Kaladze is warning Andriy Shevchenko of the drawbacks of English Football. A year ago it would have been unthinkable. For Kala was all set for Chelsea, in the same way as Hernan Crespo was set for Milan. Kala was to be used as a pawn in the deal, and it would have gone through had Mourinho not plumped for Asier Del Horno in the last minute.

A year later, Kaladzhe has proved to be one of the revelations of the season in his new role at central defence. The Georgian and Sheva were teammates at Dynamo Kiev, and remain close friends to his day. So he was obviously disappointed to see his friend leave. “We have lost a great champion and I have lost a great friend,” said Kala. “I am happy for him because I know he is content with the choice he has made”.

However, he warned Sheva that not all would be to his liking in England. “However, I don’t think it will be as easy to acclimatise in England”. “Here in Italy there is great hospitality and warmth, I believe that in countries like England and Germany people are colder. I don’t think that Andriy will feel the warmth he has done in Italy.”

Link:
http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/jun2f.html

Not a bad point. Only, Shevchenko and his wife didn't seem to realise that. But they should soon enough.

The other day, i read this article about how the writer had gone to a Premiership match in which Chelsea played. All the stars were there: Lampard, Terry, Robben, Joe Cole.. As were the 'New Blues', as the new legion of fans who have started to swear by Chelsea after the Abramovich revolution. The football wasn't electric, but efficient. Chelsea were controlling the match, but the goal was not coming. The New Blues were growing restless. Right before half-time, Lampard struck and Chelsea took the lead.

Goal! The crowd was in raptures. When the match resumed, with Chelsea still leading, the number of New Blues in the stadium had considerably come down. Where did they all vanish? Surely they didn't leave mid way? Well, it turns out that they did.

You can't blame them. They came to see the stars, saw them; they wanted one of their star men to score a goal, he did; And maybe, just maybe, they wanted their team to win. And Chelsea had a vice like grip on the match, so it would've taken a miracle to lose. That was it. Their duty was over. What they had come for had been acomplished. They could leave now.

So, that is where Sheva is going. If he's looking for new challenges, that's one hell of a challenge!