Spike

Some people are just negative and cynical and there is nothing wrong with that. Though I do prefer to stay positive myself; creates a much happier life. As A Tribe Called Quest once said: 'Get in the zone of positivity, not negativity, cuz we gotta strive for longevity'.

I'm not driving him away. Everything he does is his choice. Senior or new, it doesn't matter, if he doesn't like it here, why spend time here? If anything a member that doesn't want to be here, is more toxic than anything else, no? I'm fine if he stays, I'm fine if he goes.

Yet it wasn't an assumption end of it. There were no other sources. End of it. Leave then, save me the trouble. I won't lose any sleep if if you log off and never return; it is all the same to me. Hell, if you really don't like it here (why you would keep posting I don't understand), than just ask for the coup de grace. That is the last of it, now let's stop this disgrace and get back on topic. End of it.

The goals just aren't coming for him. Hopefully his manager and coaching staff stick with hjm.

I think some of those players are a little far gone to be improving technically or mentally. I don't see much change possible in Mikel, Ramires, Matic, Terry and Cahill. I think they are set in their ways by now. They could surely tweak their m.o but I don't think any manager could re-purpose them into something they aren't.

It wasn't a shallow argument or conjecture at all, it was a plain as day fact, L'equipe article directly references instagram. Where is the conjecture in that? In fact if you took a little time yourself, you would have come to the same conclusion. You even had the audacity to assume about my 'assumption' and criticise me for it. It isn't my job to spoon feed you sources, but I did so anyway and when I did you had nothing to say except a dig at me. P.S If I were pissed you'd be banned. So, no I'm not pissed as this is a forum and hardly something to get as worked up about. Sorry to disappoint you.

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/players/eden-hazard/11940884/Eden-Hazard-faces-battle-to-regain-his-spot-in-the-Chelsea-starting-line-up-after-being-dropped-by-Jose-Mourinho.html 1. He likes an instagram post on the 19th of October. 2. Later media outlets such as L'equipe are reporting he wants to leave for Real Madrid 3. The L'equipe article references the instagram like. So my 'assumption' is based on the fact the L'equipe mentioned instagram. Hmmmmmmmm. http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Hazard-chelsea-rupture-consommee/59535?xtatc=INT-22-[Hazard-chelsea-rupture-consommee] It isn't hard Henrique. Your obsession with me is getting tiresome.

Do you really think him so petty? Besides, if his form continues to drop and stay low, who is to say any club would want to sign him?

Why? It's pretty impressive to defeat both of those teams. Especially given how average Arsenal is.

There is more to the article than just the title.

The article is based on an instagram post that was changed after Hazard liked it. The whole scenario is spotty at best. This is a complete non-story, move along folks.

He didn't and hasn't ruined any of those players. de Bryune at the time wasn't playing well [even with limited minutes] and just couldn't make the cut; he had no right to be starting over any of the other players. Since he wanted first team game time the only logical conclusion was to sell him. Mata was horrible for 6 months and couldn't get a pass together, he was given much time but couldn't get into form. He also wanted to leave and his wish was granted. Hazard has performed amazingly for the last two seasons and has only hit bad form in the last several months. I don't see in what capacity Mourinho has 'ruined' these players. Mourinho's modus operandi may not be ideal for those the players but there is no excuse for a player like Mata that was possibly the best player of the 12-13 to become rubbish overnight. Perhaps you don't remember at the time but Mata was bad. Really, really bad. Most people weren't that upset when he was sold for such a large fee. It is only in recent months that people are getting upset because of how Mata has played for van Gaal. People can blame the manager all they want to but at the end of the day the players are the people that screw up or get it right out on the pitch. =

Some of the absolute trite that Yaya Toure spouts is incredibly embarrassing. I've never witnessed a bigger man-child in all of sports. 'Wah wah, give me attention, tell me how good I am', fuck off Yaya. http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/yaya-toure-disgusted-at-lack-of-recognition-manchester-city-midfielder-claims-good-performances-are-a6700881.html

Sometimes he reminds me off Oscar; only more physically gifted and lazier on the defence. I honestly have no idea what type of player RLC is. He isn't a box-to-box midfielder or a defensive midfielder, he is too lazy. On the other hand he doesn't player look like a typical attacking midfielder but he does have quite good technical ability. I need to see more of him, he obviously has the talent, he just needs to play consistently in one position. Maybe the closest comparison is Yaya Toure. Muscular and athletic with sublime technical ability. Also both are little lazy and are versatile but excel when they are able to do what they want. I guess I'm puzzled.

I've seen worse. Nothing can put a candle on the front three of Malouda - Torres - Kalou at the tail end of the 10-11 season. Ugh, back then I could burst a blood vessel over sports.

Seems like the team is gaining nothing by starting him too. Oh well, I'm sure the only thing that we can rely on is time. Perhaps in time he will return to the form we've all come accustomed too.

Yeah, I checked a map. I was thinking Ukraine was a lot more east than it is. I was thinking it was closer to Georgia.

I've always though of Eastern Europe one of those trouble zones for western European teams. Not surprised by this result, at all.

In other news Giroud scores with his hand.

I don't think they are shitty at all. Kiev's defending has been admirable.

And you've done the same thing, haven't you? You didn't state anything other than he isn't, so you are also taking the high ground where you ought not to. You didn't explain yourself, I didn't explain myself but of course you are in the right aren't you sweet-cheeks? It is funny how you can't even see your own hypocrisy . Thanks for your generic post Henrique look at this marvelous specimen! So enlightening, so moving. Haha, it is amazing some of the stuff you come up with. If it was so hard you for to grasp, I'll break it down. In 2013, Gareth Bale played for Tottenham Hotspur (remember?). You'd also remember that he played incredibly well, so well he carried that team from obscurity to relative amazing. Compared to what he has done at Real Madrid...well he is in a more talented team and while he has played well he hasn't quite reached his that lofty height of 2013 that opted the highest transfer fee in the world. He is a clown because he looks like silly with his man buns and his cave-man starter beard. Lighten up, buckaroo, you seem upset, this is a light-hearted forum. Here is another clown for you I'd love to hear your opinion, but sadly I don't really care. Ta. Love, Spike

For starters I never referred to his record nor did I describe that aforementioned record as 'clownish'. I did call him a 'clown' but that is distinctive from 'a clownish record'. Syntax and semantics, Henrique. Syntax and semantics. But why, Henriquelme? Where is the context? You've provided the content, now contextualise it. Why did you misconstrue my post? Why isn't Bale's record clownish? Why? WHY?

If Payet comes up against Baba next week, I'd have my money on Payet given the ridiculous form he is in. However, if Baba just needs experience. I'm sure he will soon be much more collected and calm. Hopefully this is only the first start of very many. Some people take a little longer than others to adjust. I remain confident he'll [baba] be fine in the coming months.

Only for more than Bale. Hazard cost a lot of money to begin with and if he doesn't sell for at least Bale's cost than the club have been played like fools. If Tottenham can milk the money, Cheslea should be able too. As for the aforementioned swap of Hazard and Bale, I'd want 'January to August 2013' Bale, not this current clown that is decent for Real Madrid.