Madmax

I genuinely wouldn't mind in the slightest if we begin next season with Courtois in goal. I love Cech, he is a legend but good teams don't hesitate bringing someone in when that someone has obvious world class potential. Thibaut is that man.

It's an FFP consequence. Young players cost less in transfers and wages, they come under little pressure to succeed and the club has the bonus of selling them on at a decent price even if they don't become starters. If they do, you obviously hit the jackpot anyway. Regarding buying youngsters instead of using ones from our academy, 2 things - in a historical sense our academy hasn't produced Chelsea calibre youngsters till the last couple of years and secondly, if they're good enough, they will get in. What I agree we can improve upon is that even if someone like Todd Kane isn't good enough to be a regular starter, he's a better rotational option than Ferreira, who pockets immense wages without providing a massive upgrade in his (rare) opportunities. Competition is never bad, it brings out the best or worst (Stoch) in players, which is useful to know if you want to keep them around.

How 'bout Torres? I hear Benitez says he provides services like being great in training and clearing corners. Plus, he sells lots of shirts in America.

I before E, except after C Wasn't there talk of Luiz being seen as the next captain? Now all of a sudden Mourinho is okay with selling him. The press don't know shit about this one.

Anelka.

Like I said, it's ups and downs and I appreciate that. Just not quite Chelsea starter quality yet but will undoubtedly be there one day, in 2 years perhaps.

Yeah, I meant that in a positive sense haha. He has had an extraordinary success rate with our transfer deals so more power to him!

I don't know who you've assumed me to be but I'm not stupid enough to be saying this after watching half an hour of this game He hasn't been at the level he's showed previously and it's been a while at that. I'm not blaming him; I understand it's part of his development.

15 mn. And to think, some here wanted Chalobah to be a starter for us next season. Obviously he is talented and he will make it here (imo), but we do no favours to these young players with the hype we generate around them.

Emenalo's prints all over this one.

Released. http://www.thepfa.com/transferlist/listedplayers/sortbydate/-1/-1/-1/-1/-1/1/

Made the provisional 26 man squad for Spain's Confederations Cup campaign, funny enough. Real dearth of forward players if you look at their list - Mata, Torres, Pedro, Villa, Navas, Soldado.

Or terryble ...

:D

Fuck off Bayern.

What time is the final? Really want to watch it.

£25m for Ivanovic? It's a no-branna.

Only because it hurts. I think they should, provided they keep hold of their really good young players (Marquinhos, Lamela) and add another couple of top talents (CB, ST). Italy is probably at it's weakest (in terms of competition) than ever before so everything below 1st place (Juve again) should be quite open.

Silly me, unlike Juve we can't go to any lengths to boost our trophy count

Deflated. The wait for the silver star continues .. Happy for Klose though. Great player.

^ neither does Ronaldo

Only time will tell.

Juan Mata + steroids = AVB Vertonghen - steroids + beard = AVB Therefore, Juan Mata + steroids = Vertonhgen -steroids + beard Therefore, Juan Mata = Vertonghen + beard - (2xsteroids)

Yes he was quite disappointing. Hopefully he gets his head right because he's a much, much better player than what he showed yesterday.

LOL, they have their articles, we have our trophy.