Kostas

Sigh... 3?! Fuck off!

I'd really love some stats on our corners, I swear we've had at least 60 since we last scored from one.

Shambolic. When was the last time we looked like scoring?

Let's remind them their place.

Where's Sturridge?

Anelka is injured. Knee problem.

We'll buy a defender. We love buying defenders!

I'd still play Bosingwa over Ferreira, we had to waste 2 players to help him against Bale and his lack of pace will trouble us.

Doesn't make any sense whatsoever. We saved around 26 millions from Ballack, Deco, Joe Cole and Belletti.Got improved deals from Adidas and Samsung.Earned a bit for Di Santo, Sinclair and 5,5m€ for Stoch. Hope the club will issue a statement against that article soon.

Marseille President Dassier on Kakuta @ L'Équipe Marseille President Dassier on Kakuta @ France Football

Happy Holidays

On paper. Just like we've had our best front 3 during our slump and failed to score against rubbish teams.

No idea where they got those numbers, even their cited source is closer to my figures. And anyway for me sub appearances don't hold as much weight as starts in the league do, and in 7 years at Chelsea Joey could claim that he was a regular starter only during 07/08.Badboy nailed it for me

It will earn them more than West Ham is worth though.

03/04 Games started for Chelsea - 2504/05 Games started for Chelsea - 34 05/06 Games started for Chelsea - 34 06/07 Games started for Chelsea - 14 Can't really blame you because my memory failed me too on Cole's career.

Most of these arguments were tackled here when he joined Liverpool. I tried to defend his choice back then but there's really no defending him now that he failed to become a regular starter in bloody Liverpool. Off the top of my head I remember that Tottenham and Arsenal weren't able to match Livepools offer and Mourinho has criticized Cole for being tactical naive. As for him not getting his chances, one can see that there's something wrong when you fail to espablish yourself under numerous top class coaches (Ranieri, Mourinho, Grant, Scolari, Hiddink, Ancelotti, Capello, Hodgson) There's nothing wrong with trying to resurrect your career but Joey crossed the line from his first Liverpool interviews, to me he's nothing more than an overhyped English football player who could dribble, there are many ex-Chelsea players who deserve applause much more than he does.

Rafa tried to turn the Inter fans against a president who pours millions into the club, luckily Italians aren't Scousers.

Plymouth manager Peter Reid on Clifford Obviously, we're all bitterly disappointed he won't be with us. "The boy was sick, really gutted when he was told he wouldn't be staying. "He's done great for us and been a leader and shook people up, but what will be, will be. "But it is a blow – I've got to say that. "He brought enthusiasm and energy to our play in the middle of the park, and has been a breath of fresh air. "I only learned (that he wouldn't be staying) on Tuesday afternoon from the league. "But there's nothing I can do about it – there's no good worrying or moaning – I've just got to get on with it." Plymouth Captain: "It's obviously disappointing. We only found out on Wednesday morning of the situation. "It's a blow for us because he (Clifford) has been doing well for us of late. "Of course, he was learning his trade and gaining experience at the same time, playing for us. We've just got to get on with it and not dwell on it too much. "That's the way it is in football: one day you're with a team and the next you're transferred. "You've just got to get on with it and try and be as positive as you can." Looks like he made quite an impression

Knowledge brings arrogance.

Dear me

Malouda said this on his twitter yesterday, could be related to his quotes : I don't like When Papers use my name to spread their rumours. Everything I say is available on my website or the club's website.

That's exactly the run I had in mind, Esk or other regular reserve watchers might know more but that was amazing.

Kakuta and McEachran need the FA Cup minutes more than him. He could get his debut as a late sub though. The club will probably try to loan him to another team.

Just realized this is on Monday, it feels like an eternity.

Sounds like contract games then, god they never end. As for the Ash PvA comparison, I've got the impression that PvA is really quick, wouldn't be surprised if their equal in terms of speed.