LAM09

That was just a link that I read recently, but it was quoting Winnie Schaefer (former coach now, so I guess the stance might change). Thanks for posting an explanation, though.

It's inevitable he'll move on sooner rather than later

Michy hardly plays as it is. The chance of him even seeing the pitch here would be even slimmer.

They are losing credibility by the day.

You need to realise I'm using players who arguably moved on too soon and have fallen into the background. I'd love Bailey to come here, hit the ground running and flourish, but the probability of that happening going by youngsters at this club in the past is slim. http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/chelsea-arsenal-target-leon-bailey-turns-back-on-jamaica-4212553 I'm going by what I've read. Please enlighten me how all articles similar to this one are nonsense?

I've said the same thing before about our spending habits nowadays. I probably would be less opposed to this move if we were a team that was patient & gave youngsters a chance instead of expecting from the get go. Only watched Leverkusen in the bigger games this season.

He scored 14 goals the season before joining us, so no idea how many chances he missed going by your statement. I used him as an example of someone moving too soon. Sanches might have had only one season under his belt, but he he did the following in those 12 months: Won a league title Played in the CL Helped Portugal win the Euros On the other hand, we have Bailey dodging Jamaican call ups in the hope Martinez need him.

Not often, I agree. I think the chance of him developing here is slim similar to Lukaka, Salah, De Bruyne's time here.

He has stated his desire to play in the EPL. Players to do have say in the matter btw (just look at Reus). How did that work out with Sanches?

Schurrle was predominantly used as a CF during his season at Leverkusen, which was one of the reasons he was involved in 24 goals. I'd give Bailey another season before going after him. I just think it's too soon to go after someone like him for a number of reasons. Give him another season with CL football and then, see how he does.

Wondered why he was trending. Another rumour made out of thin air

I just seem him being a similar signing to Schurrle. Has shown glimpses in Germany but would blow hot & cold over here.

He's certainly a good option to have & a better PK saver than Thibo

It was really noticeable today. Caballero did made some vital saves, though

He has no mobility. It's as simple as that and completely unacceptable at this level.

Oscar was a starter for most of his stay here & played a stupid amount in his first season. Not sure how you can compare a starter to someone that's hardly played. The option ahead of him has hindered us if anything this year, yet Michy is left with the odd opportunity. I'd love him to play five consecutive games and see how he does, but I know that ain't happening now.

Nice assist from Musonda

Alonso waiting for us to concede

Hazard was fouled. Should have been a pen

What a goal! Need to see that more often

Hoped Barkley would have been given a start especially with our absentees. Michy's chance to shine

We're just being linked to any CF at this point. Need to keep away from the media and hope the board surprise me during the remainder of the window. We were after Llorente in the summer & no one batted an eyelid. Going after France's leading CF to do a job for six months before we reassess things in the summer isn't something to moan about.

This deal would make too much sense for our board.

Can't believe no one has told him to man up yet

I'd see him starting ahead of Morata