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don't understand why they hired S. McClaren, but things look good for our next match. More concerned about the West Ham match in 4 weeks.

I think he's a damn fine striker already but mainly this is in the context of a time when good all-around strikers and CFs seem more rare. I don't believe Chelsea have one either --but I hope I am proven wrong on that. sidenote: will be interesting to see how Gestede does with AV. 6'4"

sounds like some users think Oscar has really matured. will be interesting to see what he can do, but if Chelsea don't have strength, speed and capability in CM and fullback, the whole season could just be a mess regardless of how good any one player MIGHT play. doesn't take long to become discouraged with the chances conceded from the right flank and the weakness in CM.

and signed vanGinkel instead.

Fabinho is an interesting player. I'm a little bit disappointed both Porto FBs went elsewhere in the summer window. But Gaya is impressive. Not great yet, but has speed, endurance, skill.... little animal runs all day.

would be a good choice, but he's a LB. why was Rahman bought? I think Gaya has a good chance to become on the best FBs

Diego is too weak and foolish to last long for this club. that's my view since the end of 2014. good luck swimming with him, Jose.

>win< FWIW. Now to watch some football...

he was just nervous. has siill, speed and strength. he's young. I'm looking forward to more of him, RLC, Traore, and Kenedy.

There OUGHT to be something different about the starting XI today FFS. something, Jose. please.

I'm going to be happy to see RLC make more starts. Will be very happy seeing him get time to settle into the CM as a starter. Desperately needed at this club along with better fullback play. Would also be great to see Traore on the pitch with his excellent finishing ability and LEFT FOOT on the RW.

also a super talent: Gaya, Valencia. http://metro.co.uk/2015/09/15/chelsea-set-for-transfer-battle-with-manchester-city-and-real-madrid-to-sign-valencia-defender-jose-gaya-report-5391519/

wow. to think that someone could have just gotten on the damn horse, sold Ramires, Ivanovic, Mikel, Oscar, etc. and started scooping up some real CM talent during the summer (or started buying good CMs the previous summer, or 2 summers ago, or 3 summers ago.....) IDK if the top four spots will be nailed by other PL clubs, but at the moment, West Ham's CM looks stronger, Crystal Palace could rock Chelsea every time, and we're not even going to talk about the rest of the "big clubs." Good luck with all this, CFC.

This article says most of what needs to be said on CFC at the moment: http://www.espnfc.us/club/chelsea/363/blog/post/2612034/jose-mourinho-needs-to-make-change-if-chelsea-are-to-recover meanwhile, the answer the Mirror's headline question: "Can Jose Mourinho find the answers to Chelsea's crisis and finally build himself a dynasty?" ... is probably a resounding "no," but anything is possible ... I guess. Something other than just big money on superstars is needed this time.

If Mourinho's in charge and terrible form continues, will we ever see the youth start in the Prem this season or are Chelsea doomed to (desperately) look for CL spot with older players crapping out? ...or maybe we admit that we cannot ease into a CL spot like Arsenal does every year and we just play the young guys anyway.

yeah, after all, those who aren't with the church aren't spiritual and not quite human either.

Would be more enjoyable if DIFFERENT PLAYERS got into the starting lineup.

yep, KDB was a bad choice to sell IMO. when will chelsea have a player like KDB again? can anyone in the current squad put so much bend on FK and consistently strike it well? not Oscar. Squad choices by Jose weren't good because of personality clashes, I think and it seems like it's Jose's fault to me. Ego.

fantasy football tip: pick players in the sides facing Sunderland and Chelsea.

and that means nothing because Chelsea's selections in CM can be overrun easily by other PL sides esp. when the strength and positioning in CM falls to Matic alone. If Chelsea had two other strong and capable box-to-boxers, we wouldn't have anything discuss but the manager. But as things are, the squad and the manager are to blame.

come on, what? two of the four are not quick enough. Cesc is not strong enough back there.

when you don't have two excellent CMs and two excellent fullbacks on the pitch, I'm not sure you can be a cut above the rest of the teams in this league.

might be nice to see Chelsea play some football again... some day....

I can't help but say I don't give a shit. Sure, he might become a great player, but Chelsea need box-to-box help, speed and a hard edge in midfield.

gotta love how Engerland play San Marino at least once every 24 months. easier to score goals. ...and then comes next summer.