Madmax

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDi0RA_y5Eg Good goal Neymar.

Harry was spotted scooting from a looted toy shop with a whole bunch of these -

The whole presentation thing is different at CFC. You won't have new players making an appearance at the ground in front of fans, instead it'll consist of holding up your shirt, smiling at the camera and shaking hands with El Dinosaur Ron Gourlay.

Well that's a relief. Get well soon Nando.

FUCKING INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES

You actually condone name-calling and abusing a Chelsea player. No point in further discussion then.

It's fashionable to abuse our own players.

Good read.

- Roy Keane.

'CrunchSports' are reporting this, meaning it won't happen. Phew.

Welcome!

Useless friendlies. Only handy for picking up injuries

I'd say they do rather well for a skint club. But we're off topic

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/everton-signs-football-manager-database

Nobody dare do that to Chelsea's Giggsy

Professional football clubs (Everton, for instance) have officially confirmed that they use FM as a part of their scouting.

The problem is not so much with Ivanovic itself, it's with what's in front of him. With the presence of a genuinely good right winger in front of him, Ivan would be more solid than ever at RB. At the moment not only is he required to put in his defensive shift but also finds himself with the ball at his feet in advanced positions frequently because Anelka can't be bothered with staying on the right and Kalou is .... Kalou.

Precisely.

This better not be true. PvA yes, Bertrand no.

Also, don't forget - Drogba and Kalou will be unavailable in Jan-Feb because of the ACON.

Agreed, if Sturridge is available, there's no debate about the right wing at all, since it's clear AvB will use him there and not as a CF. But as much as I appreciate Kalou's efforts despite his limited skill level, he's been woeful in pre-season. Completely in agreement with regards to Lampard.

^ Based on actual merit, Kalou doesn't even deserve a place on the bench If Mikel has to sit this one out, Ramires would most likely be the one to be played there, meaning Lampard gets a game. Unless AvB has the balls to play Josh instead.