Peace.

This is a bit unfair in my opinion. I'd say the opposite ! When under pressure, I find him calm and composed, and he knows how to keep the ball. Furthermore, last year he was our only player (bar defenders) who seemed to be able to cope with pressure and keep the ball (I know I know, it doesn't say that much since all our players were more or less crap, but still).

Well, whether he threats the opposite team or not isn't a matter in itself. Actually, we have to look what goes around him to determine whether he does provide enough threat or not. Indeed, if you take a look at how the squad's, and more precisely the players', movements of last season, you could see that Ashley Cole (and Bosingwa when playing) played very high on the pitch ; Lampard and Essien were bombing forward but were quite slow to come back to defend ; Malouda wasn't really willing to provide a work rate. So, that means a lot of players were already providing a threat to the opposit team, thus our defensive line was to defend on his own. So, perhaps Mikel wasn't providing enough threat but, he was a back up for all those people who were going forward. In another words, the threat he didn't provided was made by other players (in particulary Cole). Then the reason - in my opinion - he wasn't going forward and wasn't involved in the attack was because he had to defend. I also believe it was an order from Ancelotti.

That would be bad actually, in my view. Considering the situation in which our squad is, we can't afford to sign temporary replacement. Because in six or twelve month, we will be in the same situation than right now, ie we will have to look for a new player to rebuilt an ageing squad.

I was talking about my post, I didn't write the thing I wrote in the right place.

Nooooooooooooooooo And that's a cry from my heart... Why buy another midfielder "defensive-minded" ?? In my honest opinion, the two we already have are enough. We should take profit of the situation, and fill the spot Essien leaves empty by someone who is another type of player. I mean we should replace him with a footballer (ie a guy who can make passes and has skill), not another beast.

This is actually the first time he looks happy since he is with us, if my memory is correct.

I believe it was some kind of irony, since no players from his lineup are still with us (except two).

I really don't know what to think about this shirt, mixed feeling for me... A part of me thinks it is brillant, the other part thinks it is ugly...

Wrong. Actually, Torres has had a lot of impact in our team.

What the hell ? Seriously, why are we linked only with defenders ?

We're the 6, finally some heads will be chopped

Haven't you already made a such thread ? If not you, there is someone else who's done the same.

Ridiculous. Does he also need us to pay him a bunch of russian prostitutes to play decently ?

Gave you +1 that, that's a real quote !

There are actually two clubs I hate, and that's Liverpool and Inter. Of course, I dislike some other teams... But I don't really hate them for what they are, just because of the fans or manager, etc.. : ManU : I have respect for the club. But, I hate the majority of their fans, they are so arrogant, and I hate their players and Red Nose for the same reason. Arsanal : I gotta admit, I quite liked them when it was the frenchies team, ie with Henry, Viera, Wiltord, Pires. But now, I hate their fans and players/manager, they brag shit to death with their 'best football without spend money'. But I still respect the club.

Me too. I just have seen him play once, it was against ManUtd, but I though he was quite good. He seems to be talented, and considering the current market, £10m wouldn't be a bad deal. Plus it would add an english to our club (not that I want him because he is english). And as you said, he is a better version of Walcott, ie he is able to do something more than run (at least it is what I saw).

Think it's safe to said he is likely leaving Arsanal ? I hope we consider him...

Marca =

It's curious, around the winter window, according to medias, everybody was on him, now no news about him... Flavor of the month ?

Disappointing game from Brazil. They didn't seem to be up for it. I though players like Pato, Ganso and Neymar weren't in their game, while players like Robinho are not good enough. Perhaps they underestimated Venezuela. Though, Lucas showed good things. He has a bright futur in front of him. Hope Ramires isn't injured too badly. Alves, another mohican footballer...

Thanks. Good stream. Btw, Brazil doesn't have a better player than Robinho lol ?

He is the Right Winger version of Bosingwa.

He never said he wants to play in Europe the up-coming season. If I remind correctly, he even didn't say he wants to play for either Chelsea, Barça or Madird. All I remind him saying, is that to play for a team like Chelsea (or Barça or Madrid) is a dream for every players.

Since the very beginning he said the same thing.