LDN Blue

It depends what system we want to play now. Which depends on the manager (so we'd like to think). I think other members are right now. I believe the system of having the big, strong, target man is wrong. The long ball system, hoofing it from defence to the centre forward to use the wings and play side ways rather than forward is wrong. We should play by passing the ball. Pass from defence, to midfield, to attackers. Use skill, pace and trickery to score goals. Not, blast it forward and hope for the best. It's a policy that's been successful before because of Drogba. Lukaku is not Drogba. Drogba gave us more than strength. He created, defended and dropped deep when he had to. But now Drogba is coming to the end of his career. We should adopt a new system of passing our way in games. Play football how it's meant to be played.

It's not just that bad moment I'm judging him. Ever since he came we slated him. Then we thought he stepped on that back of the 09-10 season. But it was only, actually, 3 or 4 months that he shone. Towards the end too. Then came this season, where he performed in the first 2 months, then disappeared, then came back for a while in Feb, then disappeared again. It's been the story of his entire Chelsea career. Inconsistency, shooting from range when he knows he can't & when there's better options ahead of him. He's selfish, his attitude is usually horrible. He doesn't work for the team either. His judgement is poor too. He has his pros. Definitely. He's a great winger when he dribbles at the opposition & can deliver a good ball too. When he comes to play I love him, unfortunately there's just way too many times where he's not with us, which is a real shame.

Wouldn't have hurt to give any of them a legitimate chance in our squad though. We cry for a winger, how effective would Sinclair have been now. Look at his form this season for Swansea. Shows he's far from a finished product. Josh will be fine. Since the whole club's hopes are on him Sturridge is the worry though. With all our links to attackers like Neymar & Lukaku, I do worry.

A front 3 of Neymar, Torres & Sturridge can work. That's why I only want Neymar as the only forward signing.

Yep, I honestly don't know why the FA don't do that. But there's a big emphasis on the lower leagues in this country, and they'd all say it's unfair (even though B teams wouldn't be allowed Premier League promotion). The FA is so up its own arse, they've become inferior to other national footballing bodies.

If it's true, good. As far as I'm concerned. Neymar should be our only forward signing. More focus should be on the midfield. You know. The guys who set up the attackers

Exactly! Not stupid policies like Homegrown. Which is encouraging foreign poaching more than anything!

We really should use the Josh McEachran model for all youth talent. Let them get some time as substitutes at least. Start with last 5 minutes, and gradually keep building. It gives them confidence and hope, while giving the management a chance to see what they're made of.

This isn't good. All these quotes have been collected in the last month. We're becoming less and less attractive for young prospects now.

Agreed. He's proven his worthlessness. We thought he was a new player, a better player. But he's the same inconsistent player he was in '07.

Nevin's sick hahaha

NEVIN! 2-1

DIVE!

Beasan > Turnbull

Malouda has a new hair cut.. ..& wants Hiddink

Yep Asia Cup will be shown on SkySports

Bad news, ITV aren't streaming it :\

Don't mind. As long as he doesn't make touchline decision.

Oh what? This is a bumped thread?!

If you're in UK atm, ITV will stream it themselves. http://www.itv.com/itv4/

‘But I have another year on my contract at Barcelona and I intend to see it out.’ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1391990/Pep-Guardiola-rules-taking-Chelsea-second-Champions-League-win-boss.html

Hahaha I agree.. Football > Money. Unfortunately the business men up top would differ

£50million, sure about that?