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I thought they were striking this weekend? :S

Thank you! Someone who agrees! Guys, I seriously think you're underestimating Anelka's abilities. Of course he knows his performances of late may not have been up to scratch but he's much more than your average centre forward. He's got the ability to run at defenders with a spark of pace and deliver a ball worthy enough to head into the back of the net. When you get him 1-on-1 with the keeper, he's 99% likely to finish it. And he's also (in my opinion) a crucial link between the midfield and attack (in Lampard's absence).

Well, I can just hope you're right and we see Drogba do that today :chelsea2: Well, that's clearly not happening any time soon

I don't mind. I sit in the Matthew Harding anyway, though you do get those idiots who don't sing in the MH Stand

there's thousands of posts on here that say something along those lines..

No choice. Alex's had the surgery. Carlo won't use Bruma. Ferreira can't cope either.

I really don't think so. When he's ill, he's not interested, when he's not interested, he might as well not be there. I'd rather see 100% fit players on the pitch if I'm honest. I mean it's not like the 3 I named, can't find the back of the net.

I don't understand. Drogba says he's still suffering from malaria after effects. Carlo should fucking drop him, until he's 100%!! Cech Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry© - Cole Mikel Ramires - Essien Sturridge - Anelka - Malouda

He better buy someone..

Interesting..

But also, I think (well thought) Benayoun could play this role. I guess we won't know for a while now.

"Examples [...] Jesper Gronkjaer at Copenhagen"

Super, super Frank.. Super, super Frank.. Super Frankie Lampard! :cfc:

Should be okay at the Bridge tomorrow. There's not much snow, it could be icy, the pitch won't be a problem as most clubs have under-soil heating systems. The only reason for postponing a game would be the conditions in the stands and outside the ground. But if Newcastle can get their stadium prepared in time, I see no reason why we wouldn't be able to

You do realise Anelka (joint with Malouda) is one of our top scorers in all competitions with 8 goals, right?

Yes, Newcastle was a bad game for him. But overall, this season, Nico has been very reliable.

Lazy Anelka? Is that supposed to be an oxymoron? Those 2 words should never go together because Anelka gives it everything when he plays. His sudden bursts of pace and his ability to quickly cut back the ball are exceptional. One-on-one he's deadly in front of goal and as a striking partner, well just ask Drogba how well Anelka plays on the pitch. Your critique of Anelka is very harsh, to say the least.

Even more with Fellani playing. He's a horrible fouler, goes in all studs showing, stamps on his opponents. Basically goes out there to injure, and take no prisoners.

But if Stoke aren't going to budge and Begovic seems happy there, we may as well go for a keeper who's been scouted abroad.

Another Brazilian? But I don't mind. £3.5million's not bad for a 24-year old. I don't see Roman objecting to this..

I hope not. There's nothing more offending than that.

we still love him

Haha I love your analogies sometimes Zashko!

Essien and Mikel would be great at closing down Xavi and Iniesta. They're both big and strong, and know how to intercept a pass

Pretty good line up though.. Cech Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry© - Cole Mikel Essien - Ramires Anelka - Drogba - Malouda or (like I'd want..) Cech Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry© - Cole Essien - Ramires - Mikel - Malouda Sturridge - Drogba