LDN Blue

Then I'd prepare for disappointment sadly.

Indeed. Heard everyone saying it but come on now. It's not ego, it's just how he's been used to playing. He's been the lone striker for 4/5 season for us and now things are changing. But he's never stopped creating & shooting. Today even he looked to link up with Torres and co. He was a bright spark today in all honesty, because he creates something out of nothing. Okay we moan when those somethings go wide or over. But he's only shooting because there's no movement from anyone else! The one thing people love about Hernandez (and rightly so) is he's never still. He'll always be moving around looking for space. Some player we don't have. Anelka, Kalou & Torres don't do that enough so what can Drogba do except try long-range shooting and hope to get lucky!

To be fair. He tested VDS both times. Don't really get the point of this thread though

:goodpost: How many game this season have we started off second pace to our opponents? I remember the loss to Sunderland very distinctively. They were on the offensive before us, and we never settled and that was at SB! The place we went 86 unbeaten, turned into their ground! Like you're saying, our players took all their years of experience and threw it out the window. Complacency cost us a lot.

LMAO thank you Badboy.. Just happy to make this forum what it is. Appreciate the shout out

I guess we'll have to wait & see. I do hope it's done after the season (if it is) and not before then

Hmm, looks like just a paper rumour. ESPN sources are usually crock. I don't think they'd announce it till after the final game. Unless they say his contract will be terminated this summer? :unsure:

Stop stirring trouble

Out of favour. Been terrible this season to be honest. So when you've got Torres on the bench Carlo's more likely to throw him on instead.

Can the nominees of this month nominate members for next month? I've got a few guys in mind

Exactly.. Would've been a waste of room on the bench!

Exactly! He's got prior when it comes to feeding such lines to the media - It's just to keep them quiet for a few hours

You're seriously going to suggest John Terry doesn't deserve wearing the jersey today?

Or Pienaar types

He's just saying it to stop the media gossip stories.

Congrats Tomo! You've deserved it mate

1-0 Anelka http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2HCQRU9L 2-0 Lampard http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SYN726WR 3-0 Kalou http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3P0WND86 4-0 Anelka http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GKUYUT8U 5-0 Drogba http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KC9ELTTQ 6-0 Drogba http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1S7K2E0F 7-0 Drogba http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9QIYCKXJ 8-0 A. Cole http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FAAO23WQ

To be fair though. How many times had we been in such a position? We've had an amazing defence record since 2004 anyway so it wouldn't surprise me if there aren't a lot of situations where we've been 2-0 down

From the way Carlo was shouting at Luiz in the first half, I thought it was for his mistakes.. Didn't look injured coming off.

You're definitely right. It's all good blaming someone for conceding goals. But more blame is on the people who are supposed to create, but didn't. My finger's pointed at Lampard, Essien & co.

Good summarising article of our season Alex. Like I said, we'll only properly move on after the mistakes are identified & learnt from. If we go from history, it's not looking likely, however, I hope I'm wrong

Don't bother

Even those were forced on him because they were extraordinary talents.

We should be in awe of the United scouting department. To find someone like Hernandez before he shone at the World Cup is sensational. We must learn from them!

If we are to truly be "back next season" lessons must be learnt. 1. Don't change management half way through 2. Make sure there are 2 players, per position 3. Put emphasis on a youth transition 4. Decide on a tactical style of play before entering the transfer market