Bear-Felix

Can't really fault anything you said although I'd like to steal your thunder a bit and add something 6) Brana is not a CB, I genuinely can't remember the last good performance he put in there, He is a solid back-up during an injury crisis but should be 4th choice CB 7)Sturridge will take time to get used to himself being a winger.

so is nobody going to point out that's ANOTHER rock solid performance by him in an against the odds type situation.

This guy is a rock defensively but he's pretty average going forward judging by the few games I've seen of him, has a solid cross on him but lacks the pace/energy levels or dribbling to make him a top class full back, imo. Still a solid player that I like very much.

got far fewer touches against Everton than he did against Fulham but he looked much more dangerous whenever he got it. His first touch and control were also MUCH better.

Is there anything this sexy bitch can't do

have to admit I was one of the really pissed off ones when we got Meireles instead of Modric but he's been a solid buy.

Drogbas winner is in this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWOGmcCbZJM&feature=relmfu skill

heading what does this come under lol, skill, power, big moments

Would like to know how people rate this kid, I'm not a big fan really but at the very least I think he'll make a decent backup.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfqG00H3rhc 042 for it to actually start, recommend the mute button.

1) what the hell is wrong with Cole? That's twice now he's been bossed at OT by both Valencia and Nani. Good players no doubt but not world class, i really shudder to think what will happen if we ever come up against Di Maria or Robben in the CL. He's almost becoming a weak link now against any half-decent winger. 2) this game really should how important Mikel is to us, good analysis on MOTD2 about how RM just left too much space between the lines, things that wouldn't be exposed with Mikel.

I was just thinking about this guy. I know it's a long-shot because of his two perma-crocked knees but is there any chance we will ever seen the bison in full flow again? Really miss this guy, was an amazing player not to mention he was one of our players that wasn't detested by anyone and everyone.

I think the fact that he didn't stand out this game (bayer) as much as against Norwich & Sunderland is an indication that our team play is much better than before. Still a very good performance tho.

I was actually thinking Lampard needs MORE rest.

I know this isn't a knee-jerk topic because Lampard has been below-par for some time but he looked pretty good at Sunderland. His chalkboard shows 63/74 passes completed and some fairly incisive one too, not sure how much you can read into it given our domination tho.

I'm predicting a rise in groin injuries this season.

Is it just me that thinks that PVA is ridiculously good going forward? Like, better-than-Cole good?

Why do people always go on about his attitude? he's not extremely humble by any means but people seem to overlook the fact that our very own Danny Sturridge is a Grade-A cunt too. In fact I'd say he's worse than Neymar in the way he constantly dives and bitches at refs. Not having a go at Sturridge here but what you can't question about Sturridge is his desire to succeed and I'd say the same about Neymar too.

Our defense will sharpen up when we have the pace of Luiz and the decision making of Cech back in the line up.

can't believe people don't rate Mikel I've said it many times, Essien is not a holding midfielder, he's a B2B, Mikel is easily the best (and only) DM we have. http://www.zonalmarking.net/2010/02/08/when-will-john-obi-mikel-get-the-credit-he-deserves/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/oct/03/mikel-john-obi-chelsea ^read those 2 articles if you can be bothered, they explain how good and under rated he really is. People are so quick to complain how we always buy the finished article, here we have a player that we bought with potential (albeit we misused him a bit) but he's turned out to be an excellent player and we're telling him to FO.

He is a good player but he's a dribbler, not a passer. He's definitely not the one we need to get the best out of Torres

Just read through the entire thread and it really depressed me, can't believe he is still fighting to play for his boyhood club after all he has been through.

has anyone else been impressed with the Santos GK?