LDN Blue

That final assist may have saved him from some media scrutiny tomorrow.. Just a shred though.

I must disagree. But that's just my view

Fair do's, I had a different view.. Either way, it's better than he's been before.

Yes. Even his passing wasn't up to scratch. But he didn't really have much involvement when he came on anyway, so it's not something that can be used against him.

Played in a reserves game tonight, Bolton R vs Arsenal R. Don't panic, because so did their other signing David N'Gog. I think it's just for some match fitness. Anyway it ended 3-3, from what text commentary showed, not a significant outing from him.

Lampard looked just as shaky. Mind you, I'll give him some leeway as he came on quite late on and didn't have time to adjust to the pace. He must play though because Rami, Meireles & Mikel is too defensive for me. If only Malouda was a good player. He could be so useful in the midfield 3.

I wouldn't if Drogba was fit. But he won't be, so I'd like to see the same front 3.

Haha I know I mean more in terms of admiration of his technical ability and intelligence of the game.. Not actual comparisons though, because as you said, they are very different.

Yeah. I think (I hope..) it's because they took Leverkusen quite lightly. Concentrations will be a lot higher on Sunday though, so hopefully that's all it was.

It wasn't even in defence. We lot a lot of balls today because of simple passes not sticking. Look, I'm not saying we had a bad performance. It was a good game from us, but some players were trying to be too smart, and ended up looking silly. I'm thinking of Malouda & Bosingwa particularly.

David Luiz must get booked in his next game. I would rather see him suspended for Genk, as opposed to a stronger team in the knock-out phase. (With all respect to Genk)

He will be our own David Silva in the future

Gotta love how our players forgot to pass today. We were very lucky to have a sharp finisher like Luiz and the smart composure of Mata today. Bosingwa could be an amazing right back, if he improved his crossing! We played good football today, but a lot of school boy mistakes. Hopefully we'll see improved concentration on Sunday.

Does this mean he'll.... Pass?

Let's hope no-one passes to Malouda then..

I know. ..another successful loan for him, completed.

Hope he'll do a great job! Kakuta will be playing for the Bolton reserves vs Arsenal ones.

LOL

Football, like many other things, is a financial bubble waiting to burst. The backlash, will be chaotic.

Good to hear Chelsea didn't act as aggressors here and that the FA took their own initiative. Well done to AR for his emails though

One day, I'd like Guus to come back as Technical Director. Take Elemano's job perhaps. He'll have more contacts, will already know of many youngsters around the globe and will work well with Andre. As long as AVB agrees though.

Co-sign.

Happy Birthday Mate!

Mental. I'm all for criticising him, but to even discuss selling/loaning him out 1 month into the season?! Please tell me everyone going along with the joke in the OP?

Sorry, but this guy's really getting on my nerves now. Can you ban his racist ass already? This is not the first time he's gone around spreading anti-Muslim remarks.