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Some just seem to have an unhealthy obsession with Mikel; always seemingly bringing his name into discussion when it doesn't even call for it.

Stats don't always tell the whole story and I'm sure you are aware of that. All those don't even begin to tell the number of times Ivanovic's defensive deficiencies were exposed in recent times compare to Azpi's.

That's probably just the typical method used by the agent to get the club agree a new contract renewal with Terry..

if you think I'm going pissed off over this. Just stating the facts. There's just too much unnecessary politics that goes around here these days. Better to just adopt an apolitical approach.

Kojo got no protection? Yeah, like those 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th chances given to him weren't exactly anything... This blaming others thing because someone became a target and got no protection is becoming absolutely nonsense, especially in this case. Kojo has never helped himself when he goes around winding people up and goading them into fights. He wouldn't be finding himself in this position if he acted like majority of the normal and level-headed members here.

http://www.marca.com/2013/11/12/en/football/international_football/1384279767.html

Schurrle advertising for the new German home kit...

But not as good and consistent as he can (or should) be.

Chelsea still paying Di Matteo £130,000 a week despite sacking manager last year And he's also now being linked to replace Martin Jol at Fulham..

Yes and he's much better off playing as a AM where his abilities can be maximized as opposed to playing him as a striker. Reus maybe a direct player with an eye for goal but doesn't necessarily mean he can flourish in the latter role like he is now as an AM.

Playing Reus as a striker, seriously? That would be so not exploiting his abilities to its maximum potential. He's better off playing in one of the AMs position. And while he may suitable for counter attacks, think we already have enough players for that and it's been a problem for us relying on that approach. The issue now is most teams park the bus against us and counter attacks don't really work against these lots.

If anyone wonders why Kojo got banned, it's this! It would be better if people actually find out why what happened, happened regarding Kojo and his history here on TC. And not revert to any same old cliche about the forum staff here being biased, harsh, authoritative or BS stuff like that. In fact, I think we have showed leniency to Kojo himself in the past but he never changed. One can say in the end, he brought this upon himself.

Adding to that...

Chelsea midfielder Ramires shrugs off Real Madrid links

Am just saying. Hence, the 'If'.

Oh joy. Another AM! Seriously if we purchase yet another AM and not fix the more obvious problems in our squad like the pivot and strikers, the club really needs some smacking!!

You're a 'Mickey Mouse player!' What Mourinho told West Brom defender in furious tunnel row after dodgy penalty This brings back memories that United home game clash last season...

No offence to the Belgian league but if we are going to loan him out in January, I would much prefer if we do so to a club from one of the Top 5 European leagues, even if it's a mid-table. Bound to be more beneficial.

Indeed. Looking after No 1! Courtois stalls Chelsea talks until after World Cup in bid to replace Cech And I don't blame him if he wants to stall it as he wants assurance of his future, be it here or elsewhere.

The thing with Hazard is that since he joined us, we have actually only seen his talent and abilities in glimpses and patches and I don't think we have yet to really see him play a match well from the first till the last minute of a game. Usually, he only does well and suddenly turn in out in parts during matches. Maybe it's because of his talent and abilities that we have high expectations and expect big things from him every time but given that, I would really like to see a tad more consistent performances, despite the young age, not just bits and pieces here and there. And maybe it's also due to the fact that he's no longer the big fish in a small pond like he was at Lille but I certainly want to see him perform at full flow because right now, he's not doing too much that his talent suggests he can.

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Done. Don't blame Choo Choo. He's always like that, very insensitive.

And that was AVB. This is Mourinho. It's always easier from the media POV to target someone younger and inexperience..