The Skipper

How do you indefinitely block people?

Not really! It's not really shameful to lose by one goal against the PL champions whilst having a man sent off. Some perspective please people.

Not necessarily, the responsibility doesn't only fall on him. Lampard has left Mikel exposed. It's a collective thing, the whole defence has been poor yet people only slate Mikel, that's one thing I don't understand. He's going to be the scapegoat for this loss (because Torres scored).

If Ivanovic wasn't stupid enough to get sent off, we'd be winning this IMO.

Why are people slating Mikel? He's been one of the few ones in midfield that's actually been decent.

Lmao. This thread is hilarious.

For the benefit of CFC, it's better if we don't purchase Cavani. We don't play with 2 world class strikers in one team so why let one rot on the bench? It's either Cavani in Torres out or nothing IMO.

No, Hulk isn't overrated to me. I know his capabilities and I know what he can do so to me he's not overrated. What I don't agree on however is his price. Hulk is worth £30m max, that's why I say he's overpriced. I'm sure Cazorla cost closer to £18m too. He's decent but as said above we have too many players of his ilk already.

If the Cavani deal had any truth with Raul Meireles going the other way this would make sense (M'Vila). Too many hypotheticals though.

I think people are mixing up the terms "overpriced and "overrated". Hulk isn't overrated IMO.

Central America aren't really known for producing great talent so meh, I'll pass.

Leif, that's exactly how I see it too. I can imagine Hazard who's better at penetrating the ball than anyone else on our team playing behind Torres in a sort of second striker role (sort of). I think it would work pretty well. I can envision a team consisting of Torres, Mata, Hazard in the hole, Hulk/Moses, Oscar and Mikel working very well to break down those games where we face stupid and stubborn defences.

And most Belgian journalists were reporting it in euros too. So basically £9.5m rising to £14.5m!

If I'm not incorrect, don't WBA use two strikers? I think Romelu has a genuine chance to claim a place up front. The competition is good in a way too, it'll keep him on his toes. I also think they'll sell off one of their strikers still, so he'll be fine. Perfect environment for him to thrive in.

Not at all. He's wank.

RDM basically confirmed he's off in the press conference. Good luck wherever you go Romelu, hopefully come back a more confident player.

I think it's better if we start the game with the three of Hazard, Mata and Ramires anyway. Ramires' defensive contribution will be vital. If we were chasing the game Marin would be useful to come off the bench, but unfortunately he's injured. Our best starting line up for this game is definitely this: Cech Ivanovic - Luiz - Terry - Cole Mikel - Lampard Ramires - Hazard - Mata Torres

Sinclair is the most frustrating footballer ever. CFC took the right decision to let him go. He'd never be good enough to start here.

Bertrand really moving up in the ranks. Well done!

It isn't early at all. If he's good enough, he's good enough. Regardless of age. I'm sure they don't need to register him anyway considering he's U21.

Maybe Torres won't reach astronomical levels again, we don't know. But that doesn't mean he's finished.

You do know Ayew was born in France? I love Ayew, one of my favourite players alongside Prince from Milan but he has no place in our squad due to him being an attacker for the left side, the right side isn't natural to him at all. Mata's stamina is also underrated. IIRC he was the most played player for us last season! To say Ayew has twice more stamina is quite funny. Regardless, back on topic now, Azpilicueta is probably the best signing we could make. We need a replacement for Bosingwa, who played over thirty games last season if I'm not incorrect, and Azpilicueta can fill in that void nicely. He's not here to displace Ivanovic. But what he is here to do is shore up our RB options. Kane isn't ready yet, Hutch is unreliable due to his chronic injury problems and Ferreira is going next season. Good signing, at the right age aswell.

Lol! It's naive to think someone has more stamina than someone just because they're African.

Then again, not many players are like Inzaghi. Torres' movement isn't exactly the best ever but he's still good. Again, I just want the season to start. If Torres fucks up, sell him. If he takes his last chance then he can do a good job for us upfront.

If Lukaku went on loan we'd only have 2 strikers. We're packed in CM IMO. The Meireles swap deal will allow us to get a different type of midfielder in to complement the squad more.