francozola

If we play the way we did yesterday, we'll lose. Not because we were so poor, but because Swansea are superb at home. THANKFULLY, we'll have Ivanovic back at RB for this one.

So he's starting a "miss of the season" competition all by himself. He already has... 3? 4? unbelievable misses. The Utd one, the Blackburn one, and this latest joke. Anyone remember any more??

I am now convinced we won't sign anybody. We will end our January transfer window with the only new addition of Gary fucking Cahill. What a joke. please excuse my pessimism. Am very down after yesterday's result+performance

His movement wasn't the best but Sunderland were defending very well and limiting them space. I'd really like to see how he plays when Swansea are at home and have more freedom

^ Please let that be sarcasm He was awful yesterday. Three times he got completely caught out. Once he actually just stood there and let the player get to the long diagonal ball first. Absolutely pathetic defending.

Sturridge has so far not had a single game where he's played consistently for the team. He's been regarded so highly because of the goals he's scored and fair enough, he has scored a lot. But his team-play has been atrocious for the most part. He has to work on that. Also he completely disappears when the other teams' left-back marks him half decently. And I agree about Mata. He is a wonderful, wonderful little player. But his final ball has been shown to be off at times. Especially recently. I don't know if he's tired, or just inconsistent. He is nowhere near as "precise" as some of the great players you have mentioned, including Silva. Valencia fans did "warn" us about this when he was being signed. They said things like while he is tremendously talented, he can be inconsistent, etc. We need someone in the midfield who is able to provide some creativity because we definitely cannot just rely on Mata. He also has the tendency to disappear in games. Modric would have been the perfect solution. It's such a pity that it did not work out. I really think he would have fit in perfectly. There are so many areas to be strengthened: right-back, left-back even, one midfielder, one winger and a striker. Those are just starting player spots hence we need world-class or close to world-class players for those roles. The fringe players have to improve as well. I have lost faith in Torres. He might score another 5-6 goals in the remainder of this season but if I had to place a bet, I'd say he won't be a Chelsea player in August 2012.

Why? Is it due to homesickness? Or lack of ambition?

What is this guy like? Strengths, weaknesses? And what is his attitude like? Is he arrogant and sulks or an enthusiastic hardworker?

Why not start lukaku in the next match and see how he does. If he doesn't play well he can be subbed off. Torres can huff and puff all he wants but he's not doing what he's supposed to - score

We NEED a signing. Not just for the quality but also to liven these idiots up. And lol at our striking situation at the moment. Joke.

Also IMO Malouda didn't do too badly. He certainly provided more than Sturridge, Mata, Ramires or Torres IMO

Because our attackers play like shit. Honestly this is like the default Liverpool response to a draw "the goalie had a blinder". No. You did not take your chances Same with us. We didn't create anything worthwhile

Lukaku did more for the team with that one run than Torres did all game, so Stfu about lukaku. I'd rather play lukaku atm. Torres is putting in some effort but his first touch and finishing wouldn't even be worth 50pence atm Fuck this shit. AVB if you don't think we need at least one signing to liven these zombies up, you're in over your head.

This was an absolute joke. Rubbish display by everyone. And Torres, what the flying fuck was that. Another open goal. 50m pounds SMFH

Am I the only one that doesn't get what the big deal is with Cahill not being on the bench??

haha not just the defenders but also Cech, Meireles, etc. Plus he has to see Bosingwa up close from the bench first to realize what a joke he is and how to avoid giving him the ball at any time to limit the damage Would be more appropriate for him to make his debut at home anyway imo

Not a big deal. It's Gary Cahill, not Nesta. and defenders need time to gel with their team-mates. You can't just throw them in straight away and expect them to play like normal

Ivanovic on the bench... Good to see. I reckon this will be the last game we will have to endure the joke that is Bosingwa.

hahaha Peace, I'm female and I don't sway that way, sorry to disappoint you

Is there a video of that "initiation ceremony"?

Nice design by the sponsor logo is hideous.

That's the thing though. Their B league is so much better than the utter joke that is the English Reserves league. I do agree though, certain players definitely should have been given a chance: Sinclair, Borini, Lalko instead of the useless Malouda etc

We should focus on ourselves first, lol. Every time we get ahead of ourselves when other teams play each other and when someone slips up, we don't take advantage. I refuse to even think about the two Sunday games until we secure the 3 points tomorrow.

At the end of the day if the player is greedy enough to hold the club for ransom, then I say fuck him. I don't want people like that at our club, no matter how talented they are. The club always comes first. We need to start sending out a message that we are not prepared to just pay 100k for any tom dick or harry that can kick a football. Unfortunately like Peace said, our last transfer does not help at all.

I didn't know about it either until someone on this forums told me about it a few weeks ago, lol. Our youth policy, ladies and gentlemen