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yeah, Loan move looks likely. Probably Bertrand Traore will be sixth choice then. He'll have gotten his work permit. edit: Not like he'll get to play anyway

In some cases, players won't get work-permit to play in England - eg Atsu. The Vitesse connection is useful

read somewhere it's three years under the age of 21. Lukaku, Kalas will be HG next year

Finished with the first two. I wish I hadn't watched the TV series before reading the books though.

The atmosphere is good in some games, especially the bigger ones but when the team is playing Cardiff, WBA etc it's quiet. it would be nice to see the crowd react more to the game. For eg - when a Chelsea player recovers the ball and starts off on a counter.

Marin on the bench again

Jose going to watch Belgium vs Colombia.The press, ofcourse is linking Chelsea to Falcao but I don't think it is to watch Falcao.

just being safe no problem. free in November

oh. just read above posts. then Soton home if no one's taken. otherwise count me out.

anything after the 20th. Arsenal, Swansea or Liverpool

Messi out for 2 months. Ronaldo can finally win the Ballon d'or

I disagree with the main point. Lower fan expectation? This is a team which finished 3rd last year. Added more players and brought in a great manager. Expectations are to do better than last year and that's normal. Doesn't mean the fans are spoilt. Sure, the fans should have more patience but the expectations of challenging for the title are fine. Not over-ambitious at all Ofcourse the gameplay can be a lot better and with time, it will be, but transition isn't an excuse for not doing better in the league this year. Jose wants to build a dynasty but we shouldn't take a step backwards from last year. It's pretty much the same team, only better now. Oscar, Mata, Hazard have had a year of English football under their belt. Schurrle, Willian were added to challenge them/give depth. Pretty much no other changes and with the same base formation 4-4-1-1 or 4-2-31 whichever it is

Last season was transititon. We have a shot this year

this is the thing. Oscar can have a string of bad games and still start while Mata can't have a bad 45 mins or he'll get dropped

Can't break-down teams that defend deep.

Pass pass pass Ivanovic crosses..Blocked

Lampard out. Nothing against his ability but just doesn't cut it physically anymore

Good kick up the players' arse. Don't create enough chances

Send Juan Mata on

Really uncomfortable to watch Ivanovic attack

No I don't but Ivanovic should be dropped at some point. Not a good fullback

Mourinho is biased towards favorites

Azpi at LB again even though Cole's on the bench

lol Johnson and Micah Richards as captain too.

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