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An opinion of why Javier Pastore is valued at £45million So the truth is, Pastore isn't really worth £45 million, but Palermo know that clubs will be willing to pay that amount for him - and they will of course be willing to accept the money. Pastore may be very talented; his skills, his passing, his vision, his creativity, his flare, his talent for impersonations, but in my opinion, he isn't worth £45 million. Source: Football-talk Published: 7th July It's just an opinion of the original writer. Interesting read.

About time.. However it's a shame that: a ) It'll be replaced by something that'll be just as bad b ) The empire will still be left standing strong, Murdoch gets away with everything as usual

The Ronaldo curse.

Source: SkySports Published: 7th July

José Mario Rocha factfile

I agree with you there. As someone once pointed out, all great teams of each season have had a prolific striker that's been instrumental in their season. E.g. Ibra for AC.. Hernandez/Rooney/Berbatov for United.. Messi for Barca (I know he's not a striker but you know what I mean) If Torres does not start scoring more regularly, we will be in trouble. Not sure if it should be Falcao. That being said, we don't have an upcoming striker from our academy (now that we've sold Borini) so Falcao maybe a risk worth taking.

I guess, when you put it like that. However goals will also come from other places, not just Torres. If Torres can even get us 20 goals in a season, we still have the likes of Sturridge to bag a few (should he be played) & even the midfield. You are right we need another striker, but would Falcao be appropriate when we're talking backup to Torres?

Ohhhhhhhhhh Well still haha, I do have faith Villas-Boas can resurrect Torres' form.

I have no doubts we'll sign Modric to be honest. He's expressed his desire to leave & his desire to stay in London. Levy can only do so much till he realises, having an unhappy player at the club will have a real impact on the team. *cue Torres flashback*

One giant c*nt..

AVB said he was in poor form :huh:

I don't think we need him. Falcao was in the same form as Torres before Villas-Boas took charge at Porto. As he said.. He will give Torres the Falcao treatment. That being said, I do think we need a back up striker. Behind Torres & Sturridge. Like when we signed Anelka in 2008.

Positive to see Terry & McEachran talking to each other in the beginning of that video AVB & RDM. Still can't get my head around it!

Source: BBC Sports Published: 6th July Quotes: No It's all but a sure deal if BBC are reporting it. I trust them very highly.. Announcement is imminent I suppose.

It's hardly a "come get me" cry.. Porto said the same thing

Source: SkySports Published: 6th July Quotes: Yes

Another Arsanal player going to Manchester City?! Seriously guys. Next time City come to SB, let's chant "Are you Arsanal in disguise?!" That's.. Touré, Viera, Clichy, Nasri, Adebayor, Platt & Sylvinho!

Excellent.. *cue Mr Burns laughter*

His promotion was always going to be a guaranteed thing. A great talent. Even other fans rate him highly (i.e. Liverpool & United fans who follow youth football). Big hopes for him.

Source: ChelseaFC Published: 6th July

Vitesse rate him highly there. They made him captain and he featured in every game he was fit. It would be a great injustice if we didn't give him a chance here at Chelsea. After this latest loan move.

Good choices. Each have contributed a lot this month & have given some good posts amongst a time where we're bound to get a few silly ones. (That's no disrespect to any other members). Kostas gets my vote for providing the articles he usually does about our financial state and back room staff changes. Like I said though, all deserve a worthy shout

That's good. Shows there will be no immediate problems with a DoF as long as, however takes the job, respects Boas' position.

Must've been a board signing. He came almost within the same week as Carlo did..

It's worse because all the people who are hacked get happy with their compensation, and drop their cases. No-one's got the balls to take on Murdoch and his empire.. It's quite sad to be honest. Soon he'll have BSKYB in his grasp too.