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Chill guys, it was a terrible result against Bradford we all agree, but we will win this. No stress!

I'd play something like: Cech Ivanovic Cahill Zouma Luis Ake Ramires Remy Willian Schurrle Drogba

Varane would be an excellent signing, but it's more likely in the summer due to him being cup-tied for the CL...

I expect a more or less full strength team here, especially with the FA cup game at the weekend. I think it'll very likely be the team that beat Swansea with Courtois coming in if fit.

Over-rated player. Inconsistent, and NOT an upgrade on Willian or Schurrle in my opinion. No thanks.

Might also be that if you are in a stretcher and people are running, you get shaken about a lot. That's not ideal for someone with a serious injury (thinking specifically of a head injury)... I have no idea though, just speculating

God, some of the questions in that press conference were so dumb....

Well OK, but I REALLY doubt that rumour is true, and I wouldn't think that the amount we'd have to pay in transfer fees and wages would be worth it to be honest. And I stick with my original statement that with the 0 tracking etc that he does, he wouldn't be a good fit in our team which is built around teamwork, both when attacking and defending. And no, I wouldn't refuse Rihanna's request.....

Jokes aside, would you really want Messi? I don't think he'd fit at all to be honest...

Pleae let this mean Varane is coming....

Maybe I'm wrong but I'm not sure you can use it in that context. You could say you were incredulous about something, but not sure it can itself be incredulous. (Not trying to attack you or anything obv, just an observation, and again, I could be wrong )

Lost in translation...?

Haven't read it yet but here's an interview in the Guardian. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/nov/21/thibaut-courtois-chelsea-atletico-madrid-goalkeeper

"On which Mickey Mouse website? On which Mickey Mouse blog? Some websites don't even know where they get their stories. I have zero proposals for Petr Cech. Petr has a contract for two more years, he's a fantastic professional. Not once has he knocked on my door to inform me about his desire to accept some proposal."

I think that's what he's saying. It's a pointless question for a journo to ask at the moment.

Nice. Those suits are super sharp, but they need to rethink the ties. They are all tied at different lengths - looks odd!

Ha so it is! He does look a bit portly to be fair...

Who'd have thought they were mates with Flamini....! And who's the guy on the right...?

Why would he choose Real? And why would Real sign him? He wouldn't get a game at the moment, they are hardly going to drop Bale, Ronaldo etc...

That first line is really misleading.... 'Caroline Lijnen has broken her silence on a love affair between former Chelsea teammates Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois.'

Hahaha this is exactly what I thought!

Reus would be the missing link on the right wing for us I feel. It's the only spot in the team that doesn't pick itself. That said I think he'll go to Bayern. No to Bale, don't think they will sell, don't want to pay 90m!! Varane would be really really great, but I don't think Real will sell, he could be their main CB for a decade.

Great to hear Loic is back in traning and available for tomorrow's game. A good option to have.

I think neither Willian or André will be selected. Expect a 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1 hybrid with Ramires right wing/CM Courtois Ivan Cahill Terry Azpi Ramires Matic Cesc Oscar Costa Hazard Let's do this, they should need no motivation for this game!

0-7 at FT - let's hope for more of the same tonight....!