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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2XJ916SJuI

Juan Mata, Frank Lampard, Eden Hazard and David Luiz confirmed as the nominees for Chelsea Player of the Year on Chelsea TV. No Cech!

Bloody typical of the English media to twist what he meant!!

Mourinho NOT God, claims Eden Hazard to French newspaper Can't believe they actually make a news out of that!

Not exactly convinced with the purchase of Schurrle because it's our RW that needs fixing and not the LW but it does look like we are getting him. We definitely need a top notch striker and hoping that it will be Lewandowski because he will fit in like a glove with the players here. And we would also need 1 midfielder, preferably a deep lying playmaker. Want us to go get Cabaye and doubt Newcastle will put a huge price tag on him when compare with the likes of Moutinho etc.

It's that time of the year again where we will find out which player picks up which award at the club's annual event tonight. :cfc: http://www.chelseafc.com/chelseatv-article/article/2750305/title/player-of-the-year-2013 Use this thread to discuss all matters related to the event before, during and after. Current Holder of the Awards: Fans' Player of the Year - Juan Mata Players' Player of the Year - Ramires Young Player of the Year - Lucas Piazon Goal of the Season - Ramires's goal vs BarcelonaSpecial Recognition Award - Bobby Tambling The goal of the season shortlist, if you have already forgotten it, can be seen here. 2013 Award Winners: Fans' Player of the Year - Juan Mata Players' Player of the Year - Juan Mata Young Player of the Year - Nathan Ake Goal of the Season - Oscar's 2nd goal vs Juventus Special Recognition Award - Frank Lampard

Merged it with this thread since it's about our transfer business this summer. No need to create another separate thread.

Disagree when you said he relegated Torres to a 2nd fiddle role. He hardly ever plays in the Premier League anymore this year because of the Europa League and the fact Ba is cup tied for that one. So Benitez obviously then have to alternate between the two in those competitions. If we weren't playing in the Europa League, then I would wager Torres would be starting loads of the Premier League matches. One of the things he has done well is actually managing the thin squad especially in the face of the amount of games we have to play this season. No doubt that sometimes his starting XI (and his substitutions) are mind boggling, as you pointed out, but ultimately his rotation benefited the squad in keeping the squad as fresh as possible without any real injuries, till recently, and still being able to gain good results.

Lampard signing the 1 year contract extension means him, Terry and Cole's contract will all expire at the same time next summer.

No no no. As @Leif said, Jorge Jesus is the exotic version of Neil Warnock..

That's because Cabaye is a midfield playmaker and it is one of the areas we need to improve/bolster in the squad.

Indeed. Actually thought it was going to land on top of the goal given how high and long the ball took to come down.

What's with Azpilicueta and giving away unfortunate penalties?! Not saying yesterday penalty wasn't a penalty because his hand were in an unnatural position but it certainly wasn't intentional and then of course, the referee penalized him for a supposed (non-existent) challenge against Rubin Kazan and Basel!

Brilliant news! GET IN!! :cfc:

Congrats to the members that have won those awards above. And I would also like to thank those that nominated and voted for me in 2 of the voting categories. Appreciate it very much. Also @CHOULO19 only won the 'Best Staff Member' award because of his 'services'. Bloody award fixing scandal!

I would rather complete the job ourselves and not rely on others to screw up OR do the job for us. Getting 1 point might do it but looks unlikely. 3. Chelsea - 72 points (GD +35) 4. Arsenal - 70 points (GD +34) Arsenal could easily beat Newcastle by 2 goals given that they have been in poor form and us drawing Everton then would see us dropping down to 4th and facing an unwanted CL play-off next season. OR worse, we could end up having to face Arsenal in a play-off to decide who finish 3rd if both of us finish with the same points, goal difference and goals scored. Best to just play the strongest team possible, win the game and don't have to worry about others. After all, it's our last home game of the season. Better to end of a high as well after the recent good run of results. And oh, I doubt that team you suggested there would even be able to take a point from this.

By the way, this game is played on the 19th May. One year after winning the Champions League! :cfc:

Erm, that team isn't going to beat Everton and get the 3 points we need to secure 3rd!