Football: Isolated Hadji's German solution. Links to top Eng Prem stories are at the foot of the page. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The best of those early chances was the first - in the game's first minute - when Coventry keeper Hedman was forced to make a smart save from Harte's 25-yard free-kick. FOOTBALL: Let's get Hadji back in Sky Blue, says Chippo. You can unsubscribe at any time.BBC Football Focus presenter Dan Walker with a picture of the Sky Blues former Moroccan star Moustapha Hadji (top right) on the makeshift studio shelf But with both sides struggling to find the telling pass, Coventry's John Eustace missed a glaring chance to steal the points at the death. The loan was cancelled early at the end of June. Strachan, meanwhile, said he had already spoken to Hadji but had not discussed his sending off. … Sign Up. A turgid second half was sparked into life by a flowing Coventry move that produced the game's best chance until Eustace's late howler. Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. After the initial flurry of goal-scoring chances both defences started to look more comfortable, with Lucas Radebe and Michael Duberry looking particularly solid in the heart of the Leeds back four. My own view on the matter, though, is quite philosophical. Share ; By. Darren Huckerby, returning to his old stomping ground, saw a lot of the ball in the first half, but while his pace was clearly troubling the Coventry full-backs, his final ball was never precise enough to cause real problems. ... And despite the best efforts of Coventry's Moroccan duo Hadji and Chippo, the visitors looked the more dangerous going forward too. FOOTBALL: Hadji's helping hand for Chippo; ACTION REPLAY. 15 likes. Leeds, and Michael Bridges in particular, will perhaps feel more disappointed as they shaded it in terms of goal-scoring opportunities. Andy Turner Sky Blues Reporter. Youssef Chippo (Arabic: ... where he played alongside fellow Moroccan international Mustapha Hadji in midfield. With Coventry City in financial trouble and looking to offload players, Chippo joined the Qatari side Al Sadd on a six-month loan on 11 April 2003. … Press alt + / to open this menu. Accessibility Help. In a lucky week you get four points; in an unlucky week you get one point.
"I speak to Moustapha some times but he is not happy at the moment," said Chippo who revealed Hadji wants to come out of international retirement. Coventry City were relegated in his second season, but he remained at the club for two more years. Chippo broke up a Leeds attack deep in his own half and quickly moved the ball forward to Craig Bellamy. Saturday, 9 September, 2000, 17:24 GMT 18:24 UK … Born in Morocco, Hadji moved to Alsace-Lorraine with his family as a child and represented France at Under-21 level before opting to play for the Atlas Lions. Carlton Palmer made a nuisance of himself at a rare Coventry corner allowing Paul Williams to head to Eustace who was lurking only yards in front of Nigel Martyn. Facebook. Fola Esch: Senior career* Years: Team: Apps (Gls) 1991-1996 1996-1997 1997-1999 1999-2001 2001-2003 2004 2004-2005 2005-2007 2007-Nancy-Lorraine Sporting Portugal … And despite the best efforts of Coventry's Moroccan duo Hadji and Chippo, the visitors looked the more dangerous going forward too. Sign up for Facebook today to discover local businesses near you. Five minutes later Magnus Hedman had to save well after Lee Bowyer burst into the box and unleashed a low drive. Both sides started the match seemingly intent on repeating last season's seven-goal thriller, with Ian Harte, Michael Bridges and Roussel going close. Email or Phone: Password : Forgot account? Chippo broke up a Leeds attack deep in his own half and quickly moved the ball forward to Craig Bellamy. The substitute, however, wildly fired the ball over. Coventry City's former Premier League Moroccan stars Youssef Chippo and Moustapha Hadji have featured on the show in recent weeksSign up NOW to get daily Sky Blues news straight to your inboxEagle-eyed fans will have spotted that Coventry City have featured as part of BBC Football Focus’s makeshift studio for the last couple of weeks.The popular Saturday lunchtime show is currently being broadcast from present Dan Walker’s home, sat in front of a backdrop of shelves packed with pictures and footballing memorabilia.And this weekend’s edition of the magazine programme saw his compatriot, Moustapha Hadji, take pride of place in one of the photo frames – Walker revealing that he simply had to feature former City skipper Hadji after displaying Chippo the week before.And next weekend’s Focus will show yet another former Coventry captain, to continue the Sky Blue presence. Football: I MUSTAPHA BRIEF; Hadji can't wait to see Kach in Old Firm action. Football: He helped hammer Scots but Brown still a Hadji fan. Both sides will be keen to forget this lacklustre and, at times, mean-spirited contest. Football: Hadji cannot hide relief at fresh chance with Espanyol. Sections of this page. One of the guests of this weekend’s show, former City Academy star “I don’t know why he’s sprung to mind but I am going to go with But when Walker said he’d try to find one from his Everton days, Coventry-born Maddison said: “No, try to find one of him in a Coventry shirt please!”Explaining his choice, the Leicester City and England star said: “He was my coach at Coventry when I was with the Under-14s and he was my coach with the England Under-21s last summer.“He’s one of the best guys in football, so I would like to see him in the frame.”When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.