MetsajCFC

A sign of "You want him? You have to pay", nothing new

I agree with you in all but one point. I believe we need to start Ivanovic at RB against Utd and Alex at CB unless Alex isn't fit enough/plays bad.

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I agree everything apart from Lukaku because we've got Torres and Sturridge to fill CF spot if needed

To some extent I understand him. I hate player power, I think only JT should have a right to decide/call on things along with the manager. Other players should just follow orders (of course voice opinion aswell but not boss around) and do their job - which is performing week in week out on the field. No matter what the name is on the shirt, you're not safe, at least that's the way it should be (perhaps with expetion of CBs) Drogba and Anelka been really poor this term, malaria or not, they've been rubbish for the money they're getting. I expect to see 3 players to go and 3 to come this summer.

Benayoun played 20 mins for Israel. Hope to see him against Stoke, or atleast one of them. Given the fact that we'll need Alex at UCL against Manchester United (unless we do a Bosingwa-Ivan-Terry-Cole back four) I guess it's best to bench Terry or Luiz for Alex. I'd prefer benching Terry to give Luiz playing time and Alex some vital play time. Terry could use the rest for UCL fixture

We only talk about strikers/wingers. In reality we need a creative midfield maestro, winger, CF and want it or not - let some 30+ aged players go. I'm sure we'll see radical changes, that's how businessmen like Abramovic work.

For Santos to pay that money to a 19 year old is A LOT, and that's an understatemen. They really made an effort to keep him.. We will see for how long

Sorry Branislav Ivanovic (not really!) Estonia 1-1 Serbia! Fantasic result, Konstantin Vassiljev strikes again, Pareiko MOTM Borini scored for Italy U21 against Germany, Torres was on bench against Lithuania which can be positive given the state of the pitch, weather. We need him at Stoke who are thugs.

For some reason it didn't let me post, gave errors and now it merged 3 posts I made (which weren't supposed to as forum gave some 404 errors), can't edit either for some stupid reason. Sorry about that

Brazil's Neymar reveals Chelsea dream as David Luiz tips national team-mate to become one of the best players in the world January signing hopes international team-mate makes summer switch by signing for the Blues as teen striking sensation admits he would be happy to make move to Premier League club. You'll be welcomed Neymar http://www.goal.com/...-tips-national- -------published on GOAL.COM but bare with me - it's SkySports source.

Vidic seems to be back. He is playing for Serbia against Estonia tonight. He wasn't supposed to come but after Estonia beat Uruguay 2:0 at home, they decided not to risk it. They lost 3:1 at Belgrade, starting riots. In both cases they are coming with full squads.

Signing a contract when there are different transfer rumours around can mean two things: a) Player really has commited to the club and is staying or b ) It's just a nice way for a club to get that extra million from the transfer

Again, two hands unspotted by Webb so far

I didn't rate him that much before this game. I thought he is too slender of a player to play physical games but Scotland has been playing fairly rough game (both teams actually) and he has coped very well, dribbles very nicely, links play, very creative and drops deep at times to defend and get the ball. Would love to see him pull on the Chelsea shirt but one things for sure if we don't get atleast one of: Agüero/Neymar/Sanchez then we have done something wrong.

He did add some but it was 100% foul and penalty. To all fairness they should have gotten a penalty in the first half when Caldwell clearly handled the ball.

Almost ramires

Must eat my words, he is still on and hit the bar (well skimmed it)

Neymar shook hands with Webb and assistants, surely quite a few subs incoming for 2nd half

1-0 Neymar. The game doesn't seem like a friendly one. My opinion of Neymar has gone 180 degrees, GET HIM. Scotland being too physical. Estonia lost to Brazil with 0-1 only, they had full squad unlike the Brazil squad at the moment. (on form Kaka, Fabiano Gilberto Silva Robinho and so on) Just need patience not rough play

Manchester City linked with him - "Manchester City's Garry Cook is ready to fly out and sign Udinese's Chilean star Alexis Sanchez in a £24m deal" ...I don't even see a reason why they would need him, they're loaded with wingers and forwards in general especially if Bellamy returns which seems likely. I do believe however that if we ship in a reasnoble offer he would opt for Chelsea. Would make perfect sense. This summer must be the best time to come to a team like Chelsea. Re-vamp of the squad, easier to get your chance to prove yourself and make yourself a permanent first XI fixture. One thing's for sure, it's going to be a very interesting transfer market.

I wouldn't worry about the fair play rule. It's all about book keeping and how 'correct' it is. Legally it's possible to fix it to match the rules. Abramovic wouldn't have bought Torres otherwise, nor would he have reportedly lodged other big money offers for players across the world, even 8mil for Piazon who hasn't even debuted for senior team of Sao Paolo. This shows intent and I'm 140% sure we will spend big this summer unless we get outbid by the likes of Man City and Barcelona/RM. So again, on the paper we have to be making enough money and it isn't that hard to legally manipulate with papers

There are loads of players out of form: Rooney, Drogba, Anelka, Malouda, Carroll etc etc etc, I named mainly Chelsea players because I couldn't care less how other club's players are doing. And yet only Torres getting the stick. I hate media, British media especially. They hype their own players to the skies (Ashley Young, who is good player, certainly not even close to being one of the best wingers in EPL, diver, arrogant twat) and yet feast on the likes of Torres because it brings in cash. I do like Torres' attitude though, instead of returning blows he just takes it and moves on,only way how to go on really. Hope he bags a few soon!<br><br>Love the way how pool fans ABSOLUTELY DESPERATELY defend themselves after buying Carroll for nearly 40mil (35+adds) That deal makes Torres for 50 sound like a bargain.<br>

Giving some internationals a break isn't that bad idea because we will play Stoke and then couple of days later we play ManU at SB.. so resting some of the midfield and ashley cole would make sense

That slob actually thought he was funny..poor bastard..someone should tell him