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He was good, but nothing really impressive. Some nice passes here and there, but looked a bit lost from time to time. He isn't praised? Well yeah, this is a Chelsea forum and he is hardly going to get a mention here unless he does something more then give a regular performance... I noticed though that he avoided dribbling which could've helped United create more space since they had a full parking lot ahead of them.

His role on paper was to go up the pitch, hold up the play and trap long balls. I believe he did that very well. In fact, he did that and tracked back to help out defense. That's a lot of running for a massive guy like him, yet he done it well. You say slow on the ball and unable to dictate the play? Well yeah, he is not a bloody playmaker, but a massive guy with massive hair who tackles around and sends the ball to someone more creative when under pressure. Yet, he is reliable and solid with the ball at his feet since he can keep it under pressure so it compensates for the lack of technical ability. His stamina is also very exceptional and whenever I've watched him play he was always very active on the pitch putting pressure around the opposition midfield. On top of that all, his best performances have come when it really mattered. Whenever Everton played against big opponents, he was among the best players. Yes, you can argue that we don't need players like that and I won't be dragged into discussion whether he is suitable for our formation since we can go on and on about the double pivot role, but you just can't deny that he is a very good player. I would take Fellaini with his simple passing and kick ass defending over slowpoke relaxed Mikel in an instant. He is even younger then Mikel Perhaps, but I'm not doing medicals for free *regular attacking lineup When we want to attack the opposition, put them under pressure and try going for counter attacks. Like on a regular PL game against Sunderland/Wigan...

Well we are, for quite some time. Along with Olympic games that is the reason while this transfer is dragging on so much. Porto is requesting a large sum of money and we don't want to pay it. Hulk wants to leave and they are trying to squeze as much millions as possible.

Hopefully some of you changed your mind about his quality now. Yes, he has played in an advanced position which is vastly different then the one in defensive midfield is, but it is evident that he is a beast in air, has amazing stamina and work rate while he managed to send out some nice passes while being under massive pressure. I would put him ahead of any of our players in the defensive midfield in a milisecond.

Well fucking done, United couldn't do shit. Brilliant move from Moyes to put Fellaini in a more advanced position to act as a target man.

Haha I meant penalty kicks, his free kicks are nothing special... damn, gotta start checking what I write...

Am I the only one that thinks Lampsy takes best free kicks in Europe? They ain't pretty or really accurate, but they somehow always get in.

That is actually awesome mate

People also tend to forget that Cole had help from Bertrand on the left wing while Ivanovic was mostly alone on the right wing.

Come on Jake, say it! He said it

All I care is 3 points and no injuries today. We have a really big and long season ahead and I don't give a fuck if we defend a bit as long as we keep winning. I'm really happy for Ivanovic to bang our 1st goal in the PL and Hazard has been really good. We finally have someone who will be a constant pain in the butt to opposition

Renamed it... Latest is that he favors a move to Arsenal rather then Liverpool.

Arsenal drew at Emirates, Liverpool lost to WBA with Lukaku scoring and having Agger sent of, Tottenham lost to Newcastle 2-1 and QPR got demolished 5-0 by Swansea at home What a wonderful world I live in :blue scalf:

Busquets and Song are 24 years old so they still have a lot ahead of them. With Barca playing with 1 defensive midfielder I can see Romeu staying here

Noticed that too, but I've read and the commentator said that he isn't match fit.

Just goes on to show you the power of media nowadays.

RVP SPECIAL

He probably meant that Hulk returned to Porto but London is calling him.

I just responded to your post. You could've left the discussion if you wanted... Yes he did say that he would like to come to England and he also said that he the only thing on his mind is bringing a medal to Brazil from Olympic games.

Enough mate, back on topic.

I really like to label Cristiano as most complete football player rather then best player in the world... I have massive respect for the lad though, because what he has become requires really a lot of work. His muscles, speed and athleticism are absolutely amazing. Free kicks? To kick a ball like he does takes really a lot of practice work. His jumping is also good and he is pretty strong on his feet while yes he likes to dive, but most of fast wingers do anyway.

It says that Menezes said that for Portugal television RTP. Chelsea Balkan is a community like this is, they don't invent stuff.

That's not true, this transfer was delayed a lot because of Olympic games. Even before they started Hulk went out and said that he doesn't think about his future and will do it once the Olympic games are done. I don't care how you treat and look other football clubs, it's your thing, but I will tell you I respect fans who love their club and respect others. Some Napoli fans we came across with the forum twinning have really surprised me pleasantly and even after we've defeated them they came, congratulated us and wished us all the best. That said, when an opposition fan comes and start slating and attacking Chelsea, I will of course, throw arguments away and blow his sorry ass away, but if he comes calm with good arguments, I am more then pleased to have a good discussion with him. In the end, we are all human beings and the only difference is that we support different football teams...