teignman

Favorite goal of his was against Barca in the CL. A magical game for the club.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/transfer-news/Chelsea-eye-Samuel-Inkoom-Ghana-right-back-technical-director-Michael-Emenalo-to-watch-him-in-friendly-against-Nigeria-article783031.html Searched on the forum and didn't see a thread for this fella. Seems to have all the physical requirements for the PL. Only 22 and a good passer. However, the jump to the PL from the Ukrainian league is a big one. Here's a vid :

Thanks. Oops, didn't read the time and date. My incredulous side was getting the best of me.

What's this shit? Thought the only thing left to seal the deal was a medical and personal terms. http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11668_7083971,00.html PS Don't shoot the messenger.

It is a rare and wonderful thing this day-in-age to have a player of such great potential sign for the team he loves. Especially when that team is in another country. Wishing all the best for this young man.

I think someone's had too much Bucky. Oh dear, where to start. First, when you say "you's" on a Chelsea forum you should not assume that all the people are England supporters. Even the ones on here have never said a thing about Sterling. And sorry, PL youth setups are better than any SPL youth setup, end of. Even as a devout 'Gers supporter I can say that. Then finally you, the hooped interloper, bring out the classic comfort blanket for all smeltic fans that they resort to when feeling challenged in a fitba argument: "We won Europe in '67." That was a long time ago and has no relevance whatsoever in regard to our current discussion, or anything that's happened in football in the past couple decades. Maybe you should find some other way to forget that you've haven't won the league since '08. In summary, we'll keep the blue flag flying high, W.A.T.P. , Gers 3 I.A.R. This is teignman........out!

I think this signing, while not immediately beneficial, is a good one. I agree that it is best to get him before his price goes through the roof. Romelu does need some polishing in his game though. I also think that he needs to get in the gym, as I've heard that he likes to avoid that aspect of his training and along those lines has said his physique is "a gift from God." Anyway, pleased, but not overjoyed.

First, who on here, or what Chelsea fan for that matter, raves about Raheem Sterling? Second, Chelsea is good for him not only monetarily, but for his development. He has a chance to develop at a better academy and play with/against a higher level of players.

I agree with the first part of your statement to an extent. We don't need Lukaku at the moment we definitely need a player of De Bruyne's ilk. However, I think it's premature and harsh to start hitting Romelu with a Carlton Cole comparison.

A win-win from my standpoint. Takes a promising young player from smeltic and gives us a prospect with pace and ability that can play Striker or AM.

Maybe Berlusconi doesn't want him dating his daughter. :eyebrows:

I hear ya CJ. Never quite understood what Citeh is playing at with their hoarding of players, many of them mediocre. I guess they figure if they cast a big and expensive enough net, one of their haul will be the catch of the day.

:lol:Quality mon frere.

That hasn't stopped them before. Mancini says he still wants a winger and a midfielder. As far as your second comment, are they at they're limit for foreign players or something? If you would be so kind as to elaborate.

A quote from today: His agent, Patrick De Koster, told TMW: "The only concrete bids are those from England. "Will there be a transfer from here later this month? You know just as much as I do how the market works, everything is possible, one way or another." I would love it if we got him. However, I have the suspicion that once again Man Shitty is using us for scouting to help them identify targets.

I wouldn't be overjoyed with a move for him, but he's decent and can play AM or DM. Seems like he's injured a lot though.

I think it's easy to get caught up the hype of a transfer window. I must admit I am a bit concerned with the squad at present. I'm sure most would agree that we need some new players in several key positions. I do wonder if the phenomenal personal and professional attributes that AVB brings to our club are enough to have us seriously challenge on all fronts with this current group of players. The more I've thought about it, I'm sure AVB notices deficiencies in the squad, but sometimes improvements are not feasible. In any event, I agree that he does not deserve the unduly harsh criticisms has received from some. I'm concerned, excited, hopeful, etc. But that's business as usual this time of year.

When it is all said and done, the price PSG paid for him was ridiculous. We were pipped by a lesser club, but they paid over the odds. However, we need to go into the market because even with our youth (Danny and Josh) possibly contributing, we still are not good enough for the upper echelons of Europe and maybe the PL. I like AVB's confidence in our squad, but I hope that confidence is not masquerading as hubris.

First real test. I must say that I agree with what is being said on here about Benayoun. He's always worked his socks off. Though it is only pre-season, he's been given a great deal of license to roam, create, and harass the opposing defense. Looking quite skillful.

That's my worry as well. I think a change in style and tactics with the new gaffer can only go so far to improve our squad. We need personnel upgrades in the aforementioned areas.

It's clear to me. He is probably going to get the same wages, or close to it, wherever he decides to go. Does he want to move forward and compete in the best league in the world? If he doesn't have the competitive spirit to step up and play with the big boys, I'm not sure I want him here. Note: The author of this post may have had his comments tinged with premature sour grapes.

Pastore's choices are clear. He can come play for us and not be a dead cert to start every week. However, with aging players he will see a good deal of playing time and if he proves himself he will easily become a fixture in the starting 11. Our club plays in a much better league than PSG, and has a much greater chance at meaningful silverware than last season's Ligue 1 4th place finishers. The wages are a moot point because we can offer him anything PSG does, and vice versa. If he goes to PSG he will be assured to be one of the first names on the team sheet every week. However, he will be taking a step down in leagues even from his current Serie A. His European ambitions will be limited to the Europa League. If he chooses PSG I think that will be very telling about how ambitious he is and where his priorities lay at this stage of his career. I've heard Paris is lovely this time of year, but West London is beautiful!

I think Blue Lion was speaking to the pace of the game rather than the physicality.

Indeed. His other problem is he seems to fall victim to a lot of niggling injuries that keep him off the pitch.

On the one hand, I can see the "imminent" signings being Courtois and Romeu. However, if the January transfer window last season taught me anything, it's that we can still make a big move in the market (for better or worse) after largely flying under the radar.