The Skipper

That blog post just sums up the sort of guy he is. Absolutely class. Can't believe people are actually giving him stick and calling him horrible stuff. A begrudged good luck from me Juan. Will always be one of my favourites for what he's done for us.

Absolute class act.

Or even Benzema IMO.

Looks like Rooney mugs United off once again.

Would be a signing and a half.

You're coming on CFC forum, where people who watch Chelsea every game are telling you that Hazard has been our best player since the second half of last season, and you're saying that we're all wrong by using assist stats? The only thing Mata has over Eden is vision, and even then Eden's vision is not far behind. When it comes to dribbling, taking on people, speed, technique, agility etc. Hazard is better. But of course since Mata is your player now, you can pretend to be an expert on him if you want. Funniest thing I've heard. Apparently Hazard, who has been slated as a future Ballon D'or winner by legends like Zidane (Mata hasn't), is not as naturally talented as Mata all of a sudden. Hahaha.

Well, leave us average joes to discuss it then. You don't have to open the thread you know.

I can guarantee you he's lying again.

Cavani is like the ultimate Mourinho player. If we could sign him in the summer or something I'd be delighted.

Can you play in the pivot?

I think over 5 yards probably and also on the ball, but Schurrle is faster over longer distances and especially off the ball.

Do you see his future in that sort of role though? Or further up the field?

One thing I would like to see: Schurrle - Hazard - Salah. The speed on the counter... Oh. My. God.

Guys?

Good.

During times like these a lot of people's actual love for Chelsea are tested. I was initially so gutted that Mata was leaving but the fact that I've now accepted it and the fact that I'm now suddenly over it just goes to show how much I actually love the club. Mata is a fine, fine player but Chelsea > any player. I'm proud that the club dealt with this in a professional, gentlemanish way (unlike United during the Wayne Rooney transfer saga). Players will come and go but Chelsea will always remain. We're in a better position financially and can go all out in the summer now to complete this great side we're making. Mata leaving isn't the end of the world people. Just keep supporting and KTBFFH.

Belgians who watch the JL regularly; do you think he could play next to someone like Matic or Mikel in the pivot? Luka Modric-esque?

Not for us, but for them it surely is. I hate United as much as anyone but the move is good for the PL - it'll keep it more competitive.

Hero. Was once the best midfield player in the world. Such a shame he was robbed by injuries. Good luck Bison.

Sure, if that's how you wanna cope with it instead of accepting the reality, good for you.

just imagine! Instead we ended up with Sheva.

Has anyone stopped to think that this is actually a good deal for all parties involved? We get an insane amount of money for a guy we don't even play. Mata gets playing time at a decent club. United get a much needed motivational boost by signing a great player. It's also good for the PL, as Jose said.

Lol. You've got to be kidding if you weren't expecting that sort of reaction. I understand you're angry but you could be more respectful about a guy who carried the team in the past two seasons and is a big reason why we've got a strong foundation right now.

Growing more fond of him as the days pass by. Just imagine if we had this guy in his prime!

Dark horse.