TacticalBlues

Ah right lol. A Madrid fan wrote it as if to say he's not leaving. Nevertheless I don't believe he's leaving. Unless there's a ridiculous offer, Perez is simply too smart to let him go.

Important bit missed by most: Simply no way he's leaving Madrid.

Surprised nobody posted the quotes themselves. I was wondering why he didn't celebrate. I honestly thought it was because he was bored of scoring but he isn't going anywhere.

Of all teams that pursued Falcao Chelsea have always been number 1. Manchester City, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayern all have world class strikers. We have a somewhat re-emerging Torres that is still way behind Falcao. Chelsea have all the money and the prestige to attract him too. Of course we can't know but deciphering the situation does stand us out from the rest IMO.

47.5 mill (€60mil) is his maximum price being his buyout clause. If we negotiate at the end of the season (probably off the marker in January) than I'm sure we can knock some numbers of that figure.

He is the best striker in the world and has been for a long time IMO. This isn't a "one game hit" transfer wish. Next window IMO we should go for him, earlier this season the owner even accepted the idea of offers for him!. He is one of the best players in the world and is at a team that isn't even in the Champions League (believe it or not!). His movement, clinical finishing and footballing ability is perfect for us.

Atletico fans singing Fernando Torres. Wanna swap?

Essien going to Real Madrid apparently on loan.

BTW Essien going to Real Madrid on loan??

All came from a shocking piece of control by Ramires, Chelsea have been clueless off the ball. At least the inevitable Falcao goal has come early, I suppose...

Yesssssssss, he isn't going QPR!

Thank God the Hazard saga, as long as it was, finished before deadline day!

Best player is: INIESTA!

http://www.thefirstr...eague-draw.html Stream for the player of year. So akward the three standing next to each other and Ronaldo saying we're champs of spain so bring it on lol. Messi just said everyone needs luck like we saw with Chelsea last year...

Ronaldo vs Manchester City. Balotelli vs Mourinho Mourinho vs Mancini + many more Lot's of battles in D! Bet Mancini's screaming for more buys.

The winner will be announced today, it's between Ronaldo, Messi and Iniesta. Also here was the rest of the top 10 results from the first round: 4. Andrea Pirlo (Juventus) 90 points 5. Xavi (Barcelona) 57 6. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid ) 53 7. Didier Drogba (Chelsea) 31 8. Petr Cech (Chelsea) 14 8. Radamel Falcao (Atletico Madrid) 14 10 Mesut Ozil (Real Madrid) 10

Classy Piazon proves he is ready to make first-team breakthrough at Chelsea The young Brazilian's impressive NextGen performance against CSKA Moscow suggests he could be ready to make his mark in a senior squad which is light on strikers COMMENT By John Stammers at Cobham Chelsea may have splashed a cool £80 million on Eden Hazard & Co. this summer, but there is a certain 18-year-old Brazilian already at Di Matteo's disposal who is more than worthy of a chance. Lucas Piazon has been likened to Kaka, though he normally plays further up the pitch, and the reasoning was clear when the Blues' U-19 side took on their CSKA Moscow counterparts in their first game of the NextGen series. The former Sao Paulo starlet was the stand-out performer from an impressive Chelsea team, that did not deserve to lose 2-1 to the Russian outfit, at Cobham training ground on Tuesday evening.His movement on and off the ball caused the CSKA defence all sorts of problems as he popped up in pockets of space in front of the back line, while using his pace to get in behind. His dazzling footwork tied defenders in knots and he even had the bright orange boots, now so vital for a top-flight striker. Piazon created his own chances; stating his intent in the opening minutes with a shot that went narrowly wide before a fine solo run ending in a left-footed effort again just missing the post. He drew fouls and was on the end of some heavy tackles, which he took with minimal fuss, as the visiting side found his speed on the turn hard to combat.The teen stung the gloves of Sergey Revyakin in the CSKA goal with a couple of thunderous drives from range in the second period, while the forward also glanced a powerful header towards the top corner, only to see the keeper tip wide brilliantly. He then turned provider as he slotted in team-mate Islam Feruz, after an expertly executed dummy created a yard of space on the edge of the area, but Revyakin was again on hand to keep CSKA ahead. The wonderkid was even spotted tracking back and sticking his own boot in where it hurts, though he was helpless to deny the Russians scoring with virtually their only two efforts, cancelling out Patrick Bamford's early opener. In short, Piazon demonstrated all the necessary dimensions that a complete Premier League forward needs. The only thing missing were goals, and had Revyakin not been in inspired form in-between the sticks for CSKA's youth side, a side that boasts Igor Akinfeev as a former member, they would have come as well. This was not a one off, either. The 18-year-old was close to breaking into the first team last season, after winning plaudits for his reserve team displays the attacker trained with the main squad and won a place on the bench on three occasions in the Premier League. He was part of last year's FA Youth Cup winning side, as well. Former Blues boss, and ex-scout, Andre Villas-Boas spoke highly of the youngster, who can also play as a winger and indeed drifted onto the left touchline fairly often on Tuesday evening, telling reporters after one match: "[Piazon's] made great progress since arriving. He is a player that we have high hopes for." Current boss Di Matteo, too, mirrors the Portuguese's hopes and handed him a chance to impress on the club's pre-season tour of the USA, where he made his senior debut against Seattle Sounders before scoring in his second appearance against PSG, earning Chelsea a draw. The forward, who, after the goal against the French side, his manager labelled as "certainly one to watch", then impressed again against the MLS All-Stars and AC Milan, performances that earned him a place on the bench in the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City. And what better time for a striker to break into the Chelsea team than now? Yes, they have made a perfect start to the league season by winning three games out of three. It's true that Roman Abramovich has spent big on a number of summer signings, Eden Hazard, in particular, flourishing already. And indeed the recently ridiculed, but once unplayable, Fernando Torres seems to be returning to his old self after some sharp displays and two goals. However, there is a gap. Where most sides opt for three of four first-team forwards, Daniel Sturridge, whose greedy moments much outweighed the good ones when he was given a chance last season, is the only recognised back-up striker to Torres at Chelsea after the departure of Didier Drogba and Romelu Lukaku's season-long loan to West Brom. Plus, even Sturridge's future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain after his indifferent season, in which he was played largely out of position, if at all. Though the Blues have been linked with a whole host of names to fill that gap, Hulk just one of a long list, no-one has arrived yet and time is running out. Furthermore, the names already secured offer bags of creativity in the final third, but not someone who can lead the line if Torres needs a rest, or indeed if his confidence falters once more. Piazon can. Of course, Piazon was not the only name to impress in the clash at their Cobham training ground. Summer sensation Eden Hazard's younger brother, Thorgan, also started the game and displayed moments of brilliance in Chelsea's early dominance. The 19-year-old, signed from Lens, played a part in one of the Brazilian's early chances and also caused problems with some flashy turns and skilful touches, though his end product was not as good and he failed to find a second gear in the second-half before being withdrawn. Highly-rated 17-year-old talent Nathaniel Chalobah, who has been capped at England U-19 level, also looked a player for the future as he was able to dictate the game with his passing in the first-half, dropping deep to collect the ball from defence as Chelsea always looked to pass out from the back. Substitute Jeremie Boga, who is still a school boy, was another to catch the eye as the midfielder came on with great effect, nearly earning a point himself as well as crossing for Piazon and threading goalscorer Bamford in on goal. Although they, somewhat undeservedly, lost their first ever NextGen game the tournament promises to be an exciting one for the Blues, however long they stay in it. All the members of their youth team, that can name John Terry, Ryan Bertrand and Fabio Borini as former players, are certain to want to impress as they look to emulate Liverpool's Raheem Sterling by using it as a stepping stone to first-team success - something Samba boy Piazon is well equipped to do. ^ Piazon is a big reason why we have no real need to spend in the attacking front.

Here's a picture without the AP watermark for anyone interested.

Hazard again seems to be looking forward to our next match: On another note: Eden Hazard on his Chelsea initiation:

In terms of teams relying on the strikers for goals we were bottom last year: We still scored 65 goals but that's just under 30 to Man City. We do have Lamps taking the pens so that makes a difference, but nonetheless we do need our strikers to show up this year. Our service has been bolstered dramatically which will work in tandem with the aim to score more goals but we need Torres to show up. Let's just see how it fairs and give him to the next window for me. Torres showed in the Euros with the service he can still score. If worse comes to the worse we have Sturridge who has that clinical eye for goal (which looked selfish on the wing but is desirable as a striker) and would thrive in the striker role. Lastly we do have an option to play Piazon or Moses as second strikers. If Falcao comes up buy instantly, stupid not to go for the best striker in the world.

He got Two Women Pregnant In Two Weeks... he'll fit well in LFC.

We only like Ramires but love Mata LOL. Worst commentary...

Out for 4 weeks.