Jase

Putting Torres on CL duty is not even funny.

You said the most in Europe but then gave a stat in the Premier League? And I said similar, not the 'same'. Didn't Mata at one point was amongst the top 5 in Europe for assists and chances created (even if that stat is flawed a bit)? Moreover, that stat you posted is on through ball but how does that show that he's the better final ball provider, better in executing long balls and even chances created? Just for interest though, would like to see a detailed stats for all those aspects you mentioned on the creative players around Europe for say in the last 5 years. Do you happen to know about it?

I see the ego tank has already been boosted to the max.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2699863/John-Terry-takes-Harry-Redknapp-Austria-Chelsea-captain-chooses-autobiography-QPR-boss.html Daily Fail running out of things to report on...

I get what you're saying but not sure if it's fair to say Fabregas has the advantage over Mata when it comes to dictating the tempo and slowing the game if needed. They both can do it but just in a different way. Mata is essentially an advanced playmaker, who dictates the tempo, creates and makes things happen in the final third while Fabregas, although capable of playing as a CAM, is better at doing so in deeper positions/from centre midfield area. And generally, when that's the case, it's obvious to say Fabregas would have a better passing range is better than Mata's but mind you, he's no slouch either when it comes to executing long balls. These aren't exactly bad, are they? As for saying Fabregas is a better final ball provider, better vision and creativity, not sure if that is said because we have him now and not Mata. As far as I remember, many were wax lyrical about that when he was still with us in the past and not to mention, he also boasted similar stats like the one you stated about Fabregas.

Players who participated in the World Cup were given 4 weeks break. That's why. And going by that, am guessing the Brazilian lads and Schurrle will be back in the week the season begins.

Considering Real Madrid and Barcelona are playing a game of 'Who will spend more?' or 'Who will buy the biggest player out there right now?' game every season, I wouldn't be surprised if one of them bid for Hazard next summer or whichever summer in the upcoming years. Whether we accept the bid is another thing but yeah.

Took 2 of Atletico's better players in Luis and Costa and we are giving them Torres. Feels so bloody unfair.

Oh gawd. Here we go again with the Mata discussion. Blaming @ for this..

What. An. Own. Goal.

Maybe he is. Maybe he isn't. Not all are black and white BS. But always best to take these things with a pinch of salt anyway.

Chelsea set to re-sign Didier Drogba on one-year contract

Apologies for going slightly off topic but this is just :lol:

Whatever you say precious.....

Where's AVB when we need him?!

Can we at least hope with Drogba coming back, Torres will be sent to the youth team and rot there? :cry:

Not disputing about what he said but just him going all "bla bla bla bla bla" not that he's back in the PL spotlight.

Well, he claims he's a freelance football journalist with focus on Spanish football and he's being followed by some recognizable journalist/people on Twitter.

Go to the Lukaku thread.

1. Man United won't win PL title 2. Defends Wilshere over the smoking scandal (in the words of the media) 3. Young players get paid too much too early 4. Would have quit QPR had they not got promoted last season

Me making a fuss out of it? Was only just saying it to begin with but you and some others want to go and think it's weird like I'm the only one in this world who does this especially when it's on something that's not even official.

Karanka: "Mourinho didn't divide Madrid"

Practice makes perfect you know.

Does Harry Redknapp ever shut up? Been running his mouth so much in the last few days.

Didn't watch the game but how sloppy was he on the ball?