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Definitely agree! The board has it's flaws (Wilkins) but they're not the worst in the world

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Yeah difference is, I don't think Liverpool fans will be that forgiving

But £28million for him then was a lot even. He was a bench warmer at Madrid, at best. Plus they didn't want to sell to us anyway, they've never liked us after Makelele's transfer.. So when City came in, they instantly accepted their bid. And Robinho did too because he was pretty much guaranteed a first team role.

Exactly haha!

Spoke to soon But great stuff. I'm liking the fact we can attract players now LOL. Shame we've left it a bit late.

No surprises if we see this.. Cech Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry - Cole Mikel Ramires - Lampard Anelka - Drogba - Sturridge Carlo likes to use Sturridge in the FA Cup. He's got a good record in it and last season Sturridge scored in every round of it (bar the final). I doubt McEachran will start, but Lampard training properly means he'll probably start

Nothing from SkySports about this "transfer request".. I don't really want to give it a second look-till.

Robinho, Neymar and Luiz are awful examples. Robinho was guaranteed to come to us, so that was negotiated fine. It was not something we could foresee that Manchester City would come into money, thus out bidding us. Real Madrid did what any good club does in transfers - Take the highest bid. The decision has nothing to do with the board. Neymar was encouraged to stay at Santos from the likes of Pelé. Santos would've accepted the bid if Neymar said he wanted to go, I don't doubt this, but the fact he's 18 worked against us because he was convinced he should stay a couple more years to really improve himself and his game before joining a big name club. So there's no point in insisting this is due to poor negotiations. It was Neymar's choice. Finally Luiz. We've already been told Benfica did not want/need to sell. Financially they were sound and it's January, they have no reason to sell one of their prised defenders. It's not for us to criticise them for wanting as much as possible, because of potential value. The selling of Luiz also means part of that transfer has to be paid to former clubs and agents so they're right to demand the maximum valuation they deem fit. As for the title "How to express frustrations" I'm not really frustrated. Yes it's a bit of shame there's no new signings but let's be honest, it's January. Luiz & Torres would've been nice but I'm hardly surprised they didn't go through in the end.

Agree. They'll hail their new boy "Suarez" their new hero

Just heard a lie Torres has handed in a transfer request. More lies to come..

We're a long way from breaking even. Don't blame Roman/Gourlay et al.

Guys keep checking here for confirmation of the sale. Benfica have to register it here before anywhere else.

Guillem Balague said that. He can not be trusted at all.

we're quite cruel. Some poor soul will think all this talk is over a confirmed deal for Torres

:') welcome to Chelsea. Steve: The greatest Chelsea signing since Mourinho!

Don't forget to sign for minimum wage, what with Financial fair play and all LOL

Don't lie to us Steve! We know the real reason you're coming here

I'd be very surprised if Luiz plays (if we get him signed today). He'll be flying in, going through a medical and having everything finalized. They'll need him to take part in full training which I don't think can all happen today. Especially since we've got the 12.30 kick off

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I'd laugh if we hear "Luiz has signed a contract.... extension with Benfica."

I don't buy the whole "Torres open to Chelsea move" claim. I think they're just trying to stir up a media frenzy here, which will probably work. This will be havoc in June!

Yep! Though neither will never deny/confirm it. Like I said before Athletico claimed we made a bid and Chelsea responded very promptly effectively denying it.

Yeah that's true Remember though. Atheltico tried this one a few days ago so..

Yeah I just checked.. Lol. We shouldn't bother with this one though. Won't happen now. As Term said, 3 days left.. Not enough.