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A picture of him supposedly upon landing in Istanbul:

I have absolutely no doubt that Rami is the first name on the sheet in the vast majority of big games.

Can't even begin to explain how much I want this to be true and actually happen: But I guess that's more wishful thinking than anything....

That's a fair observation, even though a lot of the teams he had a strong core but were just missing that last piece of the puzzle. But really, the exact same can be said about us in the past decade and we've had some of the best managers in the world. You need a lot of things to fall in place for you to dominate. On the other hand, Wenger has masterfully managed Arsenal finances and phenomenally oversaw their transition from Library to the Emirates while maintaining the a positive balance. That is an incredible feat. He's always been selfless and worked for the future of the club rather than his and his current team's immediate glory. For me, he's one of the most complete managers.

All the usual Chelsea TV streams have been down

Looks like Allegri it is.

Really? Even for a friendly? I didn't know. Please let there be streams for this one. I'm not missing our first match in about 2 months!

Then that makes even less sense. Can't see it happening, especially with the quoted wages. That was before the new policy about players over 30.

Doesn't need a permit to play a friendly. Traore played last season's preseason without one.

I said that the 3-5-2 has been great, but the issue is his inability to make tactical changes when needed: Point is, I think Juve will miss him more as a motivator than a tactician.

I think a lot of what is being reported in the media is being exaggerated but I can't help think that it is his fault. He turned himself into someone who is expected by Chelsea fans to keep saying the wrong things. You see something bad being reported in the media about him and you don't think "I don't believe this, let me check for a more reliable source or the exact quotes". Instead you think "Oh no, he's at it again." He's lost the support of most of the Chelsea fans and he has no one but himself to blame for that.

Not really. He had his 'philosophy' with the 3-5-2, but that's about it. He failed in making tactical adjustments to his team according to the opposition and it showed in the cups (both Coppa Italia and CL). The fact that he failed to win Coppa Italia in all of his 3 seasons with the squad that he had which is miles ahead of anyone in Italy, speaks volumes.

Probably just for the last two preseason matches if the four weeks break given to the Spanish lads and Cahill is anything to go by.

To keep it short: No. Still too raw and inconsistent. I don't think we're interested in Pogba because it is obvious that we mean business this season and he's one for the future. Vidal would of course be a huge addition to any team, but I don't see us buying him unless Ramires is involved in some kind of swap+cash deal. Otherwise, I honestly don't think Jose is looking for another CM. We're set in that department. Defense is what should be addressed.

I like how your brain works But that would be marketing suicide. Adidas would probably assasinate Gourlay before he does that!

Wow. Now, THAT is a selfie!

I find that VERY unlikely. He's 29 in December. A 4-year deal will keep him till he's 33! Not exactly in compliance with our policy for players over 30.

Hope he gets his charger back before Demba goes off to Turkey!

Honestly, selling Pogba makes A LOT more sense for Juve than selling Vidal. But Vidal, I think, is more emotionally attached to Conte and could decide to leave as reaction to his departure. Of course there is the possibility that no one really wants to talk about which is Juve not selling either this summer.

I laugh when people say they hope he stays with Arsenal because he's holding them back and they can become much better under a different manager. Will definitely be remembered as one of the best managers in the history of the league, imo.

Welcome. Glad you decided to finally start posting. Looking forward to your contribution

That was a ridiculous rumor. Inter cannot afford his wages

Yeah great signing for Inter. On the other hand, they seem very close to sign Gary Medel for some reason

Or Pirlo could just coach the team