Gilvorak

We aren't signing anyone lol. Hope we can find some goods loans for the likes of Josh and Nat. Preferably a PL club. Championship is a rubbish league for technical midfielders. Look at the difference between Ross Barkley and his form at Leeds/Sheffield Wed and his current form to start this season. Josh to Hull and Nate to Palace please.

Can anyone explain exactly why Oscar can't play in the pivot?

Now we've finally sorted out the attacking position and we have more than enough depth in those three midfield spots this is our weakest area in the team in my opinion although but our fullback spots runs it close. Ramires simply isn't good enough in that role. He's unstoppable when placed in a B2B role like he was under AVB but in the pivot his movement which is his biggest strength is restricted and his passing simply isn't good nor consistent enough for such a role. He's sensational defensively but in today's football that isn't enough. Lampard on the other hand while positionally adept and still a match winner and goalscorer doesn't offer enough to maximize the talents of the three ahead of him. He's lost his mobility hence is movement is restricted and his passing while miles better than Rambo's it still isn't on the level where we should and want to be. The CM position is the engine of the team, they're the calming influence, usually decide which team will be on the front foot and their #1 priority is to get their teammates the ball in the favoured and most dangerous positions. I weep when I watch the likes of Pirlo, Gundogan, Vidal, Pogba, Modric, Xavi, Schweinsteiger, Busquets etc run the game from deep and then watch our lot aimlessly, slowly and innacurately distribute the ball or procrastinate their midfield duties and leave the job to Luiz. Not saying Lampard and Ramires aren't capable starters but I think we have better options out there. Not everyone on here is a fan of Mikel but anyone who's seen him play for Nigeria knows how brilliant he is when he's given more responsibility who knows maybe with a bit of encouragement and freedom he'll be able to produce that same level for us. Who better for the job than the man who shackled a player regarded as the African Riquelme than Mourinho. MVG is brilliant defensively but his distribution is as bad as Ramires' at the moment. Lampard's replacement should be Oscar in my opinion. Not only is it the best way of getting Mata into the team but he doesn't lack a single thing to perform the role apart from physique but he's light years ahead of Lampard in terms of defending. Ribery was having his way Schurrle and Ivanovic all night, Oscar moves to his flank and owns him on 3 separate occasions in 1 v 1 situations. Anyway, I'm starting to ramble a bit now so who else agrees with me? Mikel/MVG and Oscar paired starting at Everton away? Mou likes his favourites though so it might never happen.

Mourinho disciples are extremely annoying. Now Mata is shit and was never good lol. Wow. Nothing worse than the bellend that said it was the worst time to be a Chelsea fan though. I don't mind defensive football against the likes of Barca and Bayern who are superior teams. Playing defensively against an average team like United is inexcusable though., wont last his full contract if it carries on. There simply has to be a balance between attacking and easy on the eye football and a more defensive/counter attacking style.

He would be so much better if he had someone like Alaba bombing down his flank on every possession. Ash's legs just aren't there anymore. Hope we give Luke Shaw another look after this season. Bertrand isn't good enough sadly and PVA will never get a chance to prove himself.

Some of these Belgians give a bad name to their compatriots. Not only is that quote fabricated he actually took a wage cut to get a chance at another big club. Obvious agenda now that Lukaku's place in the team is in danger.Eto'o > Torres, Ba & Lukaku. 37 goals and 15 assists at Inter only a year ago. One of the most natural finishers ever, brilliant link up play and his movement is unreal. Free transfer, wage cut and only a one year deal. Bargain. For the people calling him a mercenary. Anzhi offered him a deal to make him highest paid footballer on the planet he'd be a fool not to take it especially after an illustrious career.

Mikel and Oscar would be my midfield pair until Van Ginkel improves his distribution anyway.

Mata is the only consistent offensive player on our team. Even in his poor games he usually contributes towards our attack. Hazard has a higher ceiling because of his pace and dribbling ability but isn't anywhere near as consistent. Out of Oscar, Mata and him he's the least influential in big games.

Invisible lol? United, Arsenal, Spurs, Barcelona, Madrid etc he constantly has great games against them. The character assasination has begun. He's by far our best offensive player the only problem with him is his defensive work rate.

You mad?I was happy with him staying here until the Eto'o signing. Send him out on loan for another year of experience. Sammy scored 37 goals and added another 15 assists next year. Torres is brilliant backup, don't see him getting enough minutes if he stays.

Thought he was outstanding tonight. Could be the best defender in the World under Jose's guidance.

GOAT keeper. Best in the World, it's disgusting how underrated he's become since the head injury. Maybe the Mou hype machine will get him the recognition and appreciation he once had in abundance.

He isn't going to get enough game time with Eto'o and Torres here.

Should have started Lukaku. Torres' cost us another cup.

Incredible player. I'm in love.

Lol. I said he offered up no threat but pointed out I was more annoyed by his lack of defensive effort. Poor attitude and desire from a player competing with 3 other players for one spot. Eto'o and Torres are better options for me. Deal with it.

He was shocking. No threat upfront but it was his defensive work rate that angered me. Couldn't be arsed to close down players. Wouldn't be surprised to see him go out loan. With Eto'o here now and Torres clearly being favoured over him I can't see him getting enough game time this year.

People saying why did they let him take once do realize he's our only recognized striker and was first choice at pens for WBA right? He just bottled it has nothing to do with his age.

Should never have come on in all honesty. Offered nothing to the team. Poor penalty hope it doesn't destroy his confidence like it did for Kakuta.

Cech omg

Close down Lukaku ffs. Freshest player on the pitch and he's jogging.

Blonde cunt? What a fucking twat. Absolute thundercunt calling our own players cunts. Fucking pathetic moron. I don't care if you don't rate him but to call our own player a cunt is bang out of order. Sums up the absolute twats on here

What a ridiculous post. Sturridge is more than capable of linking up with players.

Our pathetic fans were booing him in his final year here. And it wasnt a one off either. What an absolute cock up by Emenalo and his cronies, he's miles better than any other striker we have here. His style is reminiscent of a younger Van Persie.

Reckon he'll rotate briefly between AM and CM this season. He briefly played a deeper position in the 2nd half against Villa and excelled.