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5 players on their way out? Kakuta, Sturridge, McEachran, Van Aanholt & Bruma (It's comically cruel, I use the goober emoticon but I may end up being right knowing this club!)

So was Ashley Cole when he was coming up, now look at him

Haha this is why I love JFH. Has a great reading of the game and still cares about Chelsea!

Quite a few characters with links with both clubs in this one.. Torres, Joe Cole, Steve Clarke, Glen Johnson & Benayoun (had he been fit)

For all of you who think we're signing Pastore anytime soon, think again..

The reason we've got a significantly lower registered squad, as compared to other teams, is because we don't have the full quota. But we make up for that with the youth *pause for laughter* coming off the bench.

2 He was presented it by Arnesen when he first signed, don't read too much into it

Is he a foster child, social worker or footballer?

Exactly. For all we know we might have an amazing 3 months and win the treble But really, you're definitely right.

& so the rumours begin.. Was a great 2 days rumour-less. Personally, I just want us to sign a young, proven, winger. That's all. The likes of Lukaku can wait..

Not his price tag. I watched him at Milan and when he came to Chelsea he was not the same, not as sharp or instinctive. But Serie A is a very different league compared to others, just ask Ibrahimovic. I liked seeing him play anyway, but for all he was hyped, he didn't deliver much. Compared to Mutu, I find it hard to say Mutu was worse.

Mutu? Really? I mean sure he was an idiot for the cocaine and all, but I still think he was a quality striker for us and certainly did his job leading the attack, Sheva was a much greater flop. Also don't agree about Johnson

I'd really prefer Bosingwa dropped, sure Ivanovic isn't as attacking, but he's still a good right back anyway.

I don't think so, they boy may be 23, but he's got a ton of experience under his belt. He's played against opposition like Hulk, so I think he can handle his own. Understand your point, but remember Suarez is just as new as Luiz is, so they both haven't properly adapted, making them perfect sparring opponents (so to speak..)

I had to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i0vNFc0XQE&hd=1 Rep point for someone who can identify the track used

Even if Mikel was solely at fault I'd still defend him as being the crucial man in our squad. He's the link between keeping the balance of defensive and attack in our squad and him being there instantly gives freedom for Cole and Bosingwa to run the wings, but also gives Essien the freedom to stay in attacking linking the all round play. Mikel will be our Pirlo in a sense, more fans need to recognise he's the best DMF we have!

Match of the Day is on now, on BBC 1

Coyle: Sign for us in June, you won't get to do that at Chelsea!

I guarantee we'll see some dirty tackles by Gerrard.

Cech Ivanovic - Carvalho - Terry - A. Cole Makelele Lampard - J. Cole Zola Hasselbaink - Drogba Subs: Cudicini, Desailly, Bridge, Gudjohnsen, Essien, Duff & Di Matteo (He still counts!) Obviously not the best formation for these players, but the actual personnel is my pick

LOL it's just a typing error.

True as that is, he's always been shit. For as long as I've been watching football I've hated his attitude and play.. The definition of "thug". Will be more sympathetic, appreciative when Scholes/Giggs calls it a day. That really will be a touching one.

SkySports

I wasn't being sarcastic I actually do like it!

excellent. One less awful footballer to see vandalising our pitches.