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He keeps signing brilliant players wherever he goes, how much longer are you going to pretend he has nothing to do with those signings? I won't comment any more about Holtby, I'll let him do all the talking on the pitch when he arrives.

I want him to stay, I really do and I would like nothing more than for you to be right about this, but I just don't want to give myself false hope.

I am so jealous of this one! Holtby is an amazing talent. I've followed him since he was captaining the German U17 side and I would bet anything he is going to be world class. AVB is one hell of a scout!

I think you got that wrong mate. Kevin's brother got a 2 game ban in the CL for something completely different.

I can honestly see him playing for Lazio if his family agrees to moving to Italy. They're are a top team, with great players who play some excellent football. Surely the club wouldn't be so unreasonable to insist on him leaving had he accepted a big wage cut and a much smaller role a la Giggs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zi1ve36BuU&feature=youtu.be

More confirmed deals: -Ben Haim to QPHAHAHAHA - Chamakh to WHU - And obviously Ba to here.

I reckon Frank had to make a choice between a HUGE pay cut and half the game-time or leaving. I honestly don't blame him for choosing to leave.

There were reports last week and an article by Neil Ashton who is always right about Chelsea inside stories. Then yesterday Franks agent came out and told the Metro that "the only thing we know for sure is that Lampard will be looking for a different team in the summer." Add to that JT saying on instagram today that he is beyond devastated that Frank is leaving and that we should retire the #8 jersey. I don't buy that JT only found out in the papers. They are best mates, of course he knew before. To me, there is no point in denying it further, he's going at the end of the season.

WHU desperately trying to get Chamakh to sign the loan deal before the end of the window: "Toy Pooless"

Could only find this from his interview with CTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZjySdst8j4

RB "The risk of injuries and tiredness is there if players play too many games". #CFC RB "Terry did part of the training session today. Mikel was training and Romeu is still having treatment". #CFC RB on Ba "He can pass, he's good in the air, has good movement and can score goals" #CFC RB "We know the level of our players, we have to manage them carefully, as we have a lot of games" #CFC RB on Lampard 'He is fully committed, working hard in training, and giving his best for the team' #CFC RB "He gives us a different option upfront. We are very happy with this signing" #CFC RB on Ba "He's a very good player, can score goals, and is doing well in Premier League. He trains today and can play tomorrow" #CFC

The stands can be shaped like JT and Frank's heads and upper bodies and the pitch can fit under their arms and between their bodies. It practically designs itself!

Forget a statue, we should shape our new stadium to look like Frank and JT lifting a cup!

We should retire the #23 shirt! Besides, Danny won't "pass" it on to another player

What are you talking? Rocchi is the kind of player you build your team around! He definitely has the "potential" to become world class; possibly even a future Ballon D'ore winner!

A testimonial match in the summer, at the very least.

Hasn't been confirmed by the club yet.

I like to read his name as "Golazo" Higuain. Just thought, I'd share that. Carry on..

Retiring the number 8 shirt is not an option, you don't retire squad numbers. Plenty of other ways to honor Lamps' time here.

Quite a few deals being done so early in the window. Some confirmed deals so far: -Debuchy to Newcastle -Cole to WHU -Peluso to Juve -Rocchi to Inter -Kirchhoff to Bayern

Our home game in the league with Southampton has been rescheduled to Jan 16th: http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8379455/

Turns 28 today. Happy birthday, Ross.

Good read, thanks!