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Lmao @ the fact that they don't even have a photo of Ramos!

lol I'm just pulling your leg. If you're too pompous and condescending for even TSE to handle, then you REALLY need to have a look at yourself in the mirror!

Yeah, I felt that as well just watching on TV which is why I asked in the first place.

There is a simple test you know Do you, by any chance, believe that Nathanial Chalobah should have been included in England's World Cup 2014 squad?

That's actually a good shout though I can't see it actually happening.

Tammy Abraham?

Actually just read that Hiddink has said today that he's still not fully fit: http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/12/28/10671418/chelsea-injury-updates-cesc-fabregas-loic-remy-eden-hazard?_ga=1.182969254.1008125453.1412098581

Wait, if Remy and Falcao are out and Costa suspended, who plays striker?!

I think as was proven again last season, flat-track bullies win you leagues, while big game players win you cups.

I was watching it with my dad, well more like he just happened to be in the room and not really watching. When Oscar stepped up, I told him "Watch how's he's going to miss this penalty" to which he replied "Do they not need to play extra time before it goes to penalties?"

I think it's probably worse that I can actually read it just fine!

Jose is a Chelsea legend. It's only right we help him land a new job by getting the mad dutchman fired

What are we? Why do we even live?! And no, it's Fabregas' fault. It's always Fabregas' fault...

Actually I made this point a few times last season that his aerial duels stats look 'normal' but only compared to much shorter central midfielders. For his height, his ability in the air has always been sub par, at least for me.

He can't even jump! He's like the worst tall player in the air I've seen (yes, I know you were joking).

I'm sorry, I can't hold it in anymore, and this is in no way about the penalty today to but his performances since the start of the year: This guy is criminally overrated and for some reason always manages to avoid criticism and get afforded all the excuses in the world. He had an excellent four month period at the start of last season but calling him the best defensive midfielder in Europe is akin to Liverpool fans labeling Joe Allen as one of the best midfielders in the world!

Read somewhere that he reinjured his hip. Is that true?

He actually had a very good first half but showed in the second why he can't be a starter for a team at the top: His decision making is often championship level.

Very well put. Jose has made jibes in the past about how Benitez has come after him and ruined his work in teams, but here Jose was the one who ruined a team that Benitez helped setup very well. I remember the excitement for the future I and many had at that time even though we were playing the Europa league! Now I can't see what a future of this current squad looks likes...

No, thanks.

That 25 yard strike at the end would have been beyond EPIC had it gone in. Good game overall, although, it really wouldn't have taken much to surpass Fabregas' first half performance...

That was....frustrating. Certainly better than we've performed most of this season but still gave away incredibly amateurish goals. Played well at times and bad at others. Should have and probably deserved to get the three points. Can't understand why Costa didn't take the pen given he was on a hat-trick. On another note, it was refreshing trying to chase a game without Fabregas on the pitch. Onward and upwards.

Calm down. Our problem this season was NOT team selection. Certainly not our only nor biggest problem. So saying that this will yield the same results/performances is simplistic and quite silly, tbh...

Gomes to undoubtedly become a prime-Kahn for this game... COYB :blue scalf: PS: Of course Guus was going to with the most established names in his first game. No surprises for me in the XI

I remember the very first thing I participated in when I became a mod (more than 2 years ago!) was a discussion about whether or not to ban zolayes and Sloth (later Kojo)! I love Ron and its really sad to see the forum lose a legend like him but FIFTY FIVE warning points! Really can't argue about that.. If you're reading this, Ron, I wish you all the best and will miss you a lot. Take care of yourself.