The Skipper

That wasn't an excuse. Not going to respond further because this post is just retarded.

Let Wigan have the ball, they're not doing anything constructive with it. We conserve energy and see the game out. I'm glad RDM is thinking that way, there's nothing you prove if you beat Wigan 4/5-0. The last thing we need to do is open up spaces for Wigan.

@WhoScored: Chelsea: Conceded more goals (20) in the final 15 minutes of PL matches than any other team in the top flight last season

I'm not even watching the game due to other commitments, but if I didn't know the score line I'd think we're drawing or something. You can't seriously expect us to thrash every team 8-0.

I understand your point SeB, it's a valid one you make. However you must remember that Wigan do not have the same quality as Man City. Before the red card we were fine against City. I think you're giving Wigan too much respect, and we won't win that way. We need to set the pace of the game early on, not start on the back foot.

Don't think we're after Cavani tbh.

Not exclusively. What we don't have in the double pivot is an outlet, someone who connects play. It's mutually exclusive. Lampard should be the one linking play up due to him having the necessary skill set but due to his natural B2B tendencies he leaves Mikel exposed. Modric has the ability to make the right decision on when to join attack and when to sit deep to connect the team. A Mikel - Modric partnership in the pivot would be glorious.

He scores a lot because United as a team create so many chances for their forwards. We don't have that luxury, he wouldn't score nowhere near as much here IMO.

^Lol!

Kaching. Bingo.

Lol.

I still think this could happen. The Moses deal stalling could tell us something is going on.

He said that if CFC bid the asking price they will sell. So we either haven't done that or he's just bluffing.

He's still saying the same, but what he has confirmed is that the fee will be lower than £10m-£9m.

Dave Whelan live on Sky Sports ATM. Will report if he says anything about Moses.

Personally I still don't think he'll go United.

Ramires has played in the pivot what... Once? With Meireles? It's unfair to write him off without actually seeing him there. I think it could work if he's used in the right way.

I think you should just calm down and let it be mate, trust me it'll work better in the long term. You won't be dissapointed that way.

No ones acting like Piazon is the new Messi. He's a decent young player who's got good potential to break into the first team over the next couple of years if he carries on the steady improvement. Nothing wrong with people praising him. Praise doesn't mean he's the new Messi .

Probably completely misinterpreted. Typical English press overexagerating everything. Would love to see the original manuscript.

Same starting line up as against Man City. Don't think Oscar's ready yet. We should be weary about Wigan bossing the midfield as they'll be playing 5 there as opposed to our 2. We need to play a little bit deeper regarding our front line... If we do that I think we'll be fine.

Suicide.

So funny how after one game Mikel is the poorest DM in the premiership.

Ayew is a left winger, we're not going to sign him.

Lol, I actually love the idea of Luiz as a libero. Might try it on FM. Torres Hazard - Mata Cole - Mikel - Oscar - Ramires Terry - Cahill Luiz* Cech *Luiz is everywhere.