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You started without me!

Unless The Don dopes something that we haven't had one do since I cant remember wgich is to USE a 19 year old transferred in into the 1st team instead of going onto the loanagoround then I can see why we would get excited. But he does look interesting. Fron what I read Mounure has as much as signed him. But that report does say we werte 1 of 11 Eng clubs lookinng at 4 players uncluding Victor Lindelof, Alex Grimaldo, Eduardo Salvio , Style of Play, Strengths, and Weaknesses Goncalo Guedes plays a lot like most of the best wingers in the world play. It all starts with passing and setting up his teammates for Guedes, and then come the goals. In the Primeira Liga, Guedes has 4 assists in only 8 games this season, and last season he had an astounding 14 assists in 33 games for Benfica B. The 4 assists this season is a very impressive total for any player, especially when you factor in that Guedes has only played in 3 full games this season, and only started 6 times. Guedes’ ability to set up his teammates from the wing at a remarkable rate make him almost impossible to keep out of the lineup. The key to Guedes’ great passing ability is his awareness. He always knows where his teammates are on the pitch, which has helped him set up a Jonas tap-in in front of the goal this season, and an open long shot for Anderson Talisca which he scored on. In both instances, Guedes found open teammates even though he hardly even looked at them before delivering the ball. Besides being a great passer, Guedes is a great dribbler as well. Dribbling ability is something that all of the best wingers in the world possess, and Guedes constantly shows his ability to keep the ball and dribble by players. When setting up the goal by Jonas, Guedes dribbled by the right back before finding Jonas for the easy tap-in. His dribbling abilities allow for Benfica to maintain the large amount of possession they generally have in league matches. Guedes constantly dribbles past defenders on the wing to get a cross in the box or just to maintain possession. His ability to keep the ball is another reason why he’s played so much this season for an 18 year old. Besides being a great passer and an elusive dribbler, Guedes is has a good shot and is usually getting amongst the goals. He had 8 goals in 34 games last season, and this season already has 3 goals in the Primeira Liga, while he also has a goal in the Champions League. Most of Guedes’ goals are from shots in between the 18 yard box and the 6 yard box. Being able to convert chances in the box is a quality that Guedes definitely presents. His goal against Atletico Madrid was a great example of this, as he used his elusiveness to get through the defence and then he finished off the play from a very tight angle to beat Jan Oblak. In the league, one of his goals was an impressive shot from just inside of the box. Even with defenders in front of him, he got enough curve on the ball to get it into the back of the net for Benfica. The ability to take his chances in the box when given them is something that all of the best wingers do. Being an all round player this early in his career is why Guedes has become such a highly touted prospect.

You like him mate?

And the Bison

Well the dippers were held 0-0 by Saints so we musta played a blinder there. YaYa the forgotten man puts in 2 but its only Palace so whay did yhey expect? I'd be happy to play either of them today.

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Maybe players should get a performance contract?

And Saints equalize with Shity

Well I thought seeing as the lad had made 4 appearances we were recalling him?? But Howe says we gaven't even talked to them. He has scored today in 1st half so lets hope he gets more playing time. I thought it would be a great loan for him. http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11743/10661595/chelsea-have-not-asked-to-end-nathan-akes-loan-spell-says-bournemouth-boss-eddie-howe

I'm with you mate. Lets make a start the next time we go up there. Only times I've ever been to the place is when we play either of them. Ive known a few people from there and theyve all been a bit dodgy apart from 2 girls. Theres a few that are dodgy but OK live in Goa tho.But they dont like football.

lol Huh?

It looks like Conte is all about the details. Getting his team looking at the oppositions various vids and scrutinizes all the players positions,moves,formations etc and then goes into the vid room with the lads together and on their own and watches them over n over. Then I suppose they try to ut it into practice. A couple of the lads have come out and said training is boring but when youre trying to put into practice a formation and style of play the club hasn't been used to seeing for many years then youve got to put them hours of training practices in. The Don just said this in his last interview I like. Its what we need. A style of football to carry on. So IF and WHEN another manager has to step in we find one to fit OUR style instead of making the players change to his. Antonio Conte sees opportunity to “build something important” at Chelsea http://www.squawka.com/news/antonio-conte-sees-opportunity-to-build-something-important-at-chelsea/830073

We all know just how much Eden has progressed in offence this season but I think I'm more impressed maybe shocked about this stat!

haha Nobody has ever said his mum brought up a daft lad eh So the club either gambles and re issues a contract ((no doubt the cheeky sod will think ""They love me" and want a pay rise). so we can hopefully sell him. But then because he wont have playing time he wont be getting media attention so his value will be down PLUS the payrise we give him has now put his wages beyond 90% of the clubs in the world! Or we let his contract slip and say thanks for the memories and say ta ra to a chunk of change! I'm afraid I'd pay for his cab!

Its a box of Milk Tray!

Hes 32 FFS!! We are TRYING to get shot of 3 over 30 already because they dont have tyhe legs or engine this system requires We need to start looking at players that will work TOGETHER AS A TEAM and gel,improve for a few years in the future. Whats the bloody point in offering someone a 1 year contract.

Diego goal of the month!!

i know mate, It woukd break my heart, I saw a long great future with Happy and us!!! But Conte: It’s “fantastic” to have Zouma back available http://www.squawka.com/news/conte-its-fantastic-to-have-zouma-back-available/829794#rvjUWi8UExJGgWzE.99

Gianni Infantino proposes Club World Cup expansion to 32 teams for 2019 • Fifa president targets revamped version of tournament • ‘We need to make the Club World Cup more interesting for teams’ Gianni Infantino wants to radically expand the Club World Cup and move the tournament from December to June. (This will fuck up the transfer window wont it????) https://www.theguardian.com/football/2016/nov/18/gianni-infantino-club-world-cup-expansion

Wonder if things with JT are all rosey? I can imagune his nose is pout out a bit and hes geeling frustrated and wanted to go out on a high but just MAYBE he doesnt see eye to eye with the Don? Chelsea training ground secret revealed: Antonio Conte won't like this at all JOHN TERRY has told his personal trainer that Antonio Conte's Chelsea training sessions are boring. http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/563198/John-Terry-Antonio-Conte-Chelsea-news

hmmmmm, I'm sorry to say but this really fuckin pisses me off!"! However, Hazard hinted that he could look to leave west London if and when the club finally retains the Premier League title. "I made clear I had no intention of leaving after such a poor year," he said. "I didn’t want to go out like that. If I ever leave, it’ll be after winning a championship. You need to go out on a high so that people remember you for the right reasons."

Yeah good read. Sounds like the video department is busy. This is a big statement that is worrying. With injuries and tired legs later in season our WBs are going to be cramping and knackered. Even inside the camp, there is a wariness; a feeling that everything has fallen nicely into place but the balance is fragile, with little scope to survive the loss of key players. Sounds like it was a great icebreaker to meeting the lads and shows that building the team )like Leicester did last year) is as important as tactics.

Hes getting paid too much for anyone to buy him Mikel salary scares Marseille http://punchng.com/mikel-salary-scares-marseille/

Thats the frame of mind the lads need in every game. Like they own the pitch. I really cant wait for the Spuds.