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“Speed is what makes the Premiership exciting. The millions who would have watched Manchester United and Chelsea would have seen a non-stop game in which the pace was electric even though the first half was a non-event. You could see a better technical game in Spain but for sheer frenetic movement there is nothing that comes close... Pace is more critical in the Premiership than in any other major league and if you don't have pace, you have to compensate with power or ability in the air and since Shevchenko has no power and is not particularly good in the air, he is in trouble.”

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Alan Hansen

Alan Hansen, born on June 13, 1955, is a legendary figure in British football. Renowned for his exceptional skill and tactical intelligence, he played for Liverpool and the Scotland national team. Hansen's career at Liverpool was marked by numerous English top-flight league titles and European Cup wins, including the 1980 European Cup and the 1984 European Super Cup. He also represented the Scotland national team in several international competitions. more

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