The Rising Sun

No one doubts his potential. I have enjoyed watching him play for us last 2 years. I really thought that after Neymar, he would be the next big player affecting the game for brazil, and it is disappointing to see him not impose himself a bit more. Obviously he is not a right winger so i understand we wont see that side of him, but he still should be doing a bit more than he is currently in the team. I do believe though that he will come good this season, but he needs to get more proactive again, just like he was he first season when he joined us. He was everywhere, tackling passing scoring .... that hunger. Thats what he needs to recapture as everyone knows he is class. Its the hunger and agression that seems to have reduced significantly from his game. Not sure why.

He has been invisible today. Even with the few touches he has had..... not good. Not enough workrate either. Sort yourself out bro. Seriously. Big personalities come out strong when people start doubting them.... Oscar needs to get his shit together fast.

Out of the top 30 point scorers in FPL last season, 5 were from Chelsea. There were 4 defenders in there and Hazard. That stat pretty much told Jose that he needs more ball players and finishers in our team. Next season i expect to have at least 7 out of 30 Chelsea players on that list, with Fabregas and Costa joining in. However, in order to win the premier league oscar will have to get in that top 30 as well, as otherwise he simply is not good enough for the first team no 10/winger. Im not saying oscar must score sooo many goals. Im simply saying he must accumulate points, whether there are more assists than goals or the other way around, dont care. The top 30 performers list doesnt have him on it currently. Jose will have the option though to shift him in a more Pirlo-esque role where he can dictate the play and Fabregas can do the attacking and scoring bit, as he has been doing with Barca. That will suit Oscar and take alot of pressure off him while giving fabregas the ability to be deadly i areas where oscar has failed to in the last 18 months.

When no one on twitter is claiming their insider knowledge that pogba to chelsea might happen, surely there is no truth or even a rumor with a tinge of possibility here. Twitter folks are the first to start claiming all this ITK type of shit, and if none of them have the balls to even suggest this is happening, i kind of believe them.

different type of players.... impossible to compare unless they are competing for the same position.

Suarez missing his celebratory bite on gerrard

So glad to hear this news! While Cech has been amazing for all his years with us, i think his upward curve in performance had ended and there was too much uncertainty in his movement last 2 years. He is still one of the best keepers around, but here we have a guy who will undoubtedly become/already is in contention for being the best keeper in the world. And we can have him for the next 10 years. Simply too good an opportunity to let go. Goalkeepers of this caliber don't come around too often and considering we spotted him 3 years back and watched him progress into the best keeper in spain and Europe, its time we start reaping the rewards ourselves. Its a tough call to make for the club, and the fans, but it is required. One way or another, i dont believe in this theory of 2 WC keepers competing for first spot. I remember watching the whole Tottenham nonsense unfold where they bought a WC keeper and told him that he will compete against the current keeper. Such scenarios never end well, and the media scrutiny is not good for the team. I have watched Courtois enough over the last few seasons and Cech every game. I would prefer we get this kid back and have our first young investment come good. It also brings back some credibility to us as a club, where nowadays people make jokes about Chelsea buying young talent and shipping them away, never to be seen around the club again.

Dont know why 4-2-3-1 seems to be a sure shot formation for next season. Yes, we have played it for some time now, but with Jose's emphasis on defensive discipline for all players, i dont think this formation is set in stone. I would rather prefer a 4-1-4-1 for most games, and 4-2-3-1 only for away games at other big teams. 4-1-4-1 That being said, with Schurlle salah and the host of talent we have on the bench, i dont think there is any space for Kroos to get in, unless Oscar is sold, which i dont think is wise. He will come good with Fabregas and Costa added in the team. Too much quality will reduce the pressure on Oscar and Hazard to make something special happen. Kroos would be great, but there simply is no space for him.

He is an average player, and specially as 4th Choice for that position, we need to give one of our youth the chance. If they cant even be 4th choice, i.e. playing 3-4 games in a season, that too mostly cup games, then we have a problem.

isnt 1.01 pretty much doing that itself? Obviously not set in stone, but its as closed to suspended as possible.

Odds of 1.01 means it is no longer just dictated by a big bet now and then. It has to be insider information. Odds are simply too low for market bets to be a factor anymore. Its happening.

Cech has been amazing for us during his time here, but last season, even though it was relatively good for him, i began to doubt him much more, as his mistakes seem to have increased, and his commanding attributes have faded. Everytime he came out of his goal to punch the ball or catch it, it was a scare for me atleast. Many times he came out a few footsteps, and decided to go back, and you knew that moment of indecisiveness meant that if the opponent managed to get a clean header ahead of our amazing defenders, there is a real chance they will score. This is in no way a summary of his season, but just small things which changed for me while watching him. He is a legend for us already and i wish him the best, here or elsewhere, but after 3 seasons of being loaned and establishing himself as world class, We simply cant afford to not get Courtois back as our no. 1 as otherwise we will lose him IMO. This day was bound to come, and its something we as fans should embrace, while thanking Cech for everything he has done during his time here. Its different with Goalkeepers, so there simply has to be an undisputed No. 1.

Its @ Barelona Fake! Edit : Just saw the face!

Not happening today. Surely We would have heard something from these Journalists. None of them have the balls to say there is going to be an announcement today, as it probably isnt. So much nonsense these guys speak, One person must have said tuesday, and all the rest of them jump on the Tuesday bandwagon.

I cannot believe no one got suspended or banned after reading the last 3 pages. We read time and again from the mods regarding Thread Derailing, and that was 3 pages of Torres this Roman that, demba this eto that. That, followed by the cheapshots and bickering. I know we all are anxious and missing the PL, but guys lets please keep the Torres fighting in the Torres thread, and the Roman stuff in the Roman Abramovich thread. This is the Costa thread. I came here to read updates from "journalists" from twitter and their claims, but instead had to go through that.

Both our opinions when it comes to this topic are clearly on opposite ends of the spectrum. Everything i say always does have the other side of the coin argument and your opinions are right in their own way, however, i stand my opinion. Either way, we will know soon enough.

The funny part in this mess is that the barca supporters want cesc out, and we feel he will be perfect for us because he is class. Some supporters want Lukaku out, meanwhile other interested clubs' supporters will be thinking he is perfect for them because he is a beast and has a fantastic scoring record. The truth being that no matter what the history and background of such situations, the player never really got a good chance due to a number of reasons at their respective clubs, and had to leave to achieve their personal goals. We cannot get a better second striker in todays market, there simply isnt anyone who has so many different attributes as Lukaku does. He is strong, fast, clinical and a bully, good in the air with just about enough skill to trouble even the worlds best defenders. Why we arent convincing him that he is part of Chelsea's plans is beyond me. Just assure the guy, make him feel valued. Its been 2 years of sending him out, and after scoring tons of goals against the best teams, if we still cant trust him enough to let him know his value to the club, with some assurances, then he is right to leave. In normal life, if you worked alongside 3 equally placed colleagues , and over 2 years you consistently did soooooo much better than all of them, and the company keeps giving them bonuses while giving nothing to you, surely at some point you would realise that this environment is not the right fit, and you could be doing so much better at another company. That is the reason you ask for a transfer. At that moment either the company realises your value and gives you assurances..... or you leave. Simple. He has spoken more than he should have, the Club have not managed him as well as they could.

So what if he had asked to leave this club? He is a young guy and is temperamental. Having signed Eto only a day before the Super cup , and him missing the penalty were factors. Not wanting to compete with 3 strikers was not a fair reason, but a childish one. However, another season has gone where he has performed. We should do everything to keep him here. The fact is that he will be a fantastic second striker for us to have next season. As i did state in my previous posts, that in the worst case scenario, where he is sold, then we must buy someone who is fantastic, and not have Torres as our second choice. I dont rate Mandzukic so thats a subjective opinion. But he must be told where he is in the pecking order. I.E. Second choice or third choice behind Torres. He cant breakthrough as a 3rd choice and that makes it right for him to leave, but at second choice, he can do well and get his gametime as well. I still dont get the analogy that being one of the people who posted on this thread, I dont support Chelsea?

This is Sturridge V 2 on this forum all over again. When sturridge was a bit outspoken and believed he should play striker, he got a similar reaction as Lukaku is getting here. He was sold, and now he is one half of europe's best strike force. Lukaku is in a similar situation, with other clubs recognising his worth, and teams all the way from CL Finalists atletico, to Italian Champions Juventus and probably a few more wanting him. But Chelsea? We are remaining tight lipped and dont seem to be keen. I really hope for our own sake that better judgement prevails by our board this time. We have already bought Costa, so the board have made their statement of Intent. Now lets secure that position, not give some other european powerhouse Hulk.

Everton hands down for me. You can liken this opportunity with that of gerard deleufo from Barca. He got just enough playing time to shine, and he is back at barca now. Thorgan will replace him perfectly.