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I'll lock this topic for a fixed period of time if you guys don't settle down. I swear, I will. Emotions are still riding high at the moment, don't let it turn into fight.

No, here we don't go again.

Well it's not like an incredible change is it? It's not like I've thrown down a 2-3-4-1 or something. The 4-2-3-1 is just a modified 4-3-3 anyway. No.

Well that throws a very large spanner into my formation doesn't it? Who knows what Jose is thinking...

I think it'll be a great world cup. Even though I probably won't remember a moment of it.

I'd like to see the 4-3-3 for this game. Something a tad different, over the usual formation. De Bruyne - Eto'o - Willian Van Ginkel - Lampard Mikel Bertrand - Cahill - Terry - Azpilicueta Cech

Well we don't know that for sure. He mightn't be that content to be a squad player...

I know this topic is purely about football and the tactics, formations and players at Chelsea, but I'd like to say this: When it comes down to it, it is Roman Abramovic's money. He can do whatever he pleases with it, ill gotten or not, as of now, it's his money. Should he donate to charity over football? Yes, he should. Will he? Probably not. So at least he is spreading the wealth somewhat through football which is better than sitting in one of his Swedish, Cayman, Swiss bank accounts. And hopefully looking through idealistic lenses the spread reaches far enough to help the fight against disease, war, famine and poverty.

Sweet merciful crap, the unrealised implications.

@We Hate Scouse, Would you like a drink next time I'm in England? It'll happen one of these days. I don't see why people can't just chill out. Just chill out, if something bother's you ignore it and focus on all the good things. People are so caught up all these niggling things they forget what the forum really offers. There are good articles and good posters, there are some insightful views and interesting arguments. Why not add to those things instead of arguing about the negatives?

Does anyone else think he will be caught up in the mix and end up at another club permanently sooner rather than later? The attacking roles are pretty stacked at the moment (sans striker) from the last transfer window. Hopefully the club makes the right judgement with Moses and this doesn't end up biting the club in the arse.

Thanks you everyone, hopefully this thread doesn't turn into a: 'compliment me and get a free like' thread. I'll try to do what I can to make it better for everyone, but as of now I still don't really know what I'm doing with these mod tools. The learning curve will be conquered though!

No you are being passive aggressive. You are beating around the bush, instead of saying that you flat out dislike me you hide behind a veil of superiority only implying what you mean. I don't care if aren't around here often, if anything that's a good thing. Face to face? Well I can't afford a ticket to England, but you are more than welcome to hike it to Brisbane and speak with me face to face. You can crash on my couch. Geez man you talk about maturity all the time, but you sure do take this internet business seriously.

Well, it seems like you have a problem with this decision. Take it up with the higher ups, I didn't reach out and grab this position. I was entrusted to help making this place a better place and I aim to do that. However, you seem to have other ideas, spouting out a passive-aggressive whinge whenever the opportunity arises. Mate, do me, yourself and everyone else a favour and have a look at yourself; I'd rank your self-righteousness high up in the ranks as one of the reasons this 'community is going the way it is'. And now look at what you've started. You've dragged yourself and myself into a petty squabble. I'm done right now, if you want to continue do so in the PM system, no need to pollute this topic further.

One day, for your sake; whatever makes you a grouchy grouch jogs out of your life.

I have no idea what you are talking about.

Aside from the atrocious accent Jamie Carragher is a pretty good pundit. He has his head screwed on in the right direction. I much prefer him to the likes of Owen and Lineker.

If we start debating 'is Mata necessary', we may as well go all the way and start debating the metaphysical meaning to all life.

Yeah, I suppose. However I don't think the views of a half asleep/awake Aussie will be very insightful. I'm witty though, so I guess I can have a giggle.

No'o no'ot Eto'o. I was lo'oking fo'orward to'o seeing him in actio'on. It's a shame really, because I still rate him highly.

Why do you keep saying over here?

'Over here on Foxtel' haha what? Yeah, I used to watch La Liga too on ESPN. And I watched everything else on Sentanta but they decided only the occasional Dutch and German match was worth airing.

I never said that Bilbao were a good watch (they were under Biesla) but they are very talented. And I think the 'pace and physicality' of the PL is silly arguement. Yes the PL is a very different beast to La Liga but you still have to appreicate the fact that many players from foreign league adapt to the PL incredibly well and since the players can it's illogical to think that a team can't. There would be an initial culutre shock but a team is like a living organism, giving enough time, resources and the right guidance it can adapt to any situation. Though that is a wholly idealistic view, I'm not saying that it is certain or not.

Yeah, I agree with him. Ramsey is a CM and Ozil is a CAM. Not only that but Ramsey has been top class for Arsenal this season, it would be mental to drop him for no reason. If anything Wilshere is the true muppet of the Arsenal midfield. Ever watch Bilbao, Sociedad and Atletico Madrid? Not in the same class as Real and Barca but they are definitely better than most teams in the Prem. I'd rather watch Sociedad than Stoke to be honest! I'd also rather see an away match at San Sebastian than fucking Stoke, haha. It's funny La Liga is both underrated and overrated for the exact same reason. People overrate it due to Real and Barca and they underrate it because of the gap Real and Barca make.

Hey man, I really appreicate that. That's just the lift I needed to tackle this fine Spring Sunday.