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I don't really like to use stats in a Lampard vs Gerrard debate.. Mainly because it's not always about the goals and all that. It's more about the overall contribution. On the ball, off the ball, the movement, the intelligence and all that. While the stats help with goal and assists ratios they don't really tell the whole story.

I'd welcome Zenden. In the stands.

I'd love this signing, stealing him right from under Manchester United's noses

I'd urge Chelsea to ask Tottenham about a loan deal for him, till the end of the season. Would be perfect for us really.

Well.. This will please everyone. I can't see us signing Sanchez (£25million), Lukaku (£25million) & Neymar (£30million) all this summer. It'll be interesting to see who Chelsea favour..

If it's over wages - Good on Chelsea for staying strong.

Guys where's that article about how Manchester City will avoid the financial fair play thing? I wanted to read it, but can't remember where it was posted.

Hahaha so true!

Wow. He went in on them! Brilliant skit! I see nothing controversial about it - That's exactly what people had to hear.. The Tourist was shit.

Exactly. And because everyone still blames us for Shevchenko's decline, they dub us "career killers". Most people don't realise, Walcott is not as great as people think, but that's a separate issue for another day

Shamed to say.. Agreed.

LOL probably. But then again, money talks

regardless - In Tommy's eyes they're all African!

No way will Bruce sell Gyan. Plus I prefer him at Sunderland to be honest.. He's a good fit. Myhill, I agree he'd be a decent #2, good call. We'd have to wait regarding Phil Jones. He looks to be out for the season, not sure if we'd take the gamble. Though it should dramatically lower his fee.

Well at least we know there's intent. It seems our only real deal that's being negotiated (in the eyes of the media) is Pienaar's, even though Carlo's gone on record saying we need a centre back. I wouldn't be surprised if we only really end up with Pienaar - or no-one.

Well there are rumours he's being loaned out for the rest of the season abroad now, so who knows..

Cani http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVYlRAGffZg Ibrahimovic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKx3YclC1As&hd=1 Roberto Carlo

Zashko you've always been a Chelsea fan - Just took you a while to admit it

Yeah exactly. There's been a long standing urban legend that Real Madrid's expenses are actually subsidised by the Spanish government. To what extend this is true I'm not sure, but the shirt sales alone from Madrid would be enough to keep that deal "behind closed doors" - Case & points being, Ronaldo (Brazilian)'s transfer fee was paid off from shirt sales, on the first day of his signing The secret to legitimately work around the financial fair play rule is to make the team a global brand. Media & marketing are the 2 main assets a club needs these days. Yes the lucrative deals are important (for example, ours with Samsung) - But teams like Real Madrid, hell they have their own basketball team!

Rumour has it, we're going to reopen negotiations this week..

don't forget TX. By the way Eldo, did you see Cassano today? He was great when he came on! AC is his last chance, I hope he makes it work! He's a truly great player

I'm sure Edin Dzeko would disagree But I understand what you mean

Yeah! Stop drifting wide and stay in the box to header some crosses

Yeah "delighted" is perhaps a strong word. I'd be more.. Content. Because we'd be buying a player who, until the rest of the season, would be a good asset to have. Beyond that though.. Well he'd be unneeded. Imo.

Haha exactly! He can still do that, if he believes in himself! That's the key really, confidence.