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Guarantee Nathan Ake would be a regular for the senior Feyenoord team by now had he stayed in Holland. Really hope we don't fuck him up.

He seems to be in Tendido Cuatro (restaurant) every other week. I need to start going once I move and see if I can get a signed shrimp or plate of paella from him . Apparently he goes here for most family celebrations or after big wins. 3 weeks ago:

Did... did this presenter just say Ake is a... deputy in the youth team? R U MAD?

This 1 youth game has attracted the same average attendance of a Wigan Premier League game :blue scalf:

Chelsea: Beeney; Aina, Davey, Ake, Wright; Loftus-Cheek, Baker ©, Colkett, Kiwomya, Boga, Feruz. Subs: Killip, Dabo, Conroy, C. Musonda (!!!!!), Swift.

If he can get back to that form he was in vs. Newcastle United/Manchester City (I think?) and sustain that I firmly believe we don't need to buy a new defensive midfielder. His understanding of the game is incredible. He's the most intelligent DM I can think of in the league from what I've seen of him.

I miss him http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abKiETRRcJE

If De Bruyne joins Dortmund on a permanent deal and thus costs us the Schurrle deal I will buy his Dortmund top and burn it. I'm slowly becoming less keen on Schurrle anyhow, but I don't want to end up with neither of them.

The topic isn't - "Who are the 2 most realistic options to join us from Real Madrid?". The topic is about personal preferences if we could choose which 2 players we'd have join us with the exclusion of Ronaldo & Casillas :banghead: Of course Alonso wouldn't play for us given his Liverpool ties and of course the club wouldn't go for him due to his age; just like of course Real Madrid wouldn't give up Varane when they don't need the money and he's part of their future

I actually care more about winning the Supercup than the EL. I really, really want to win the Supercup since so few clubs will actually ever have it amongst their trophy collection. I know it'll be odds against us to win both the Europa League and Supercup, but I hope we can do it.

Wow, look at how many words he bolds in his new blog! Clearly attention seeking http://blogs.grada360.com/juanmata/en/2013/04/29/los-anos-pasan-volando/

I know it's unlikely, but if Newcastle really trip up now and Aston Villa overtake them, thus sending Newcastle into relegation, they have a plethora of players we could really use and probably get on the cheap. Cabaye as our new playmaker (Which'd make me cream myself), Sissoko/Tiote to be a back-up option for defensive midfield, Santon (can play left and right side of defence; good squad player and also had success under Mourinho who may be coming back), Ben Arfa (could be handy for the right side; a more flair-version of Moses who can also play behind the striker), even Coloccini or Mbiwa

Is he even a playmaker? From what I see, although he's a good passer, he's much more like a robust, slower, more decisive Ramires. He's constantly running backwards and forward in pretty much a straight line, winning the ball and also playing neat passes; but I've never seen him as a player who dictates play.

Xabi Alonso + Varane. X. Alonso is picked simply because he's the best playmaker I've ever seen. He may not have the best passing in history, but the fact that he can pass at such a high level and tackle & intercept so well is a mouth-watering prospect. Varane is picked to eventually replace Terry and partner Luiz. I see him as one of the best in the world one day.

I got choked up seeing him today. I'm sad that I'm too young to have seen him play live, but highlights and clips (the very few ones that I can find ) make me feel that had I seen more of him, he'd always pop up rather quickly in my head when asked - "Who are your favourite footballers of all time?". I always feel odd (again, sad for some reason) when I watch interviews etc. from him nowadays, maybe because in the back of my mind I feel he doesn't have much time left, but he's a player who has and always will define Chelsea. Here are some pictures of him from the Swansea City game, both during half-time and after the final whistle:

Sell Torres. Sign Remy. Boom.

Here he is watching the game:

Luiz has been better than Ferdinand IMO, as have Kompany (just), Nastasic and a scattering of defenders from 'smaller' teams.

Just go all out vs. Tottenham and try win. Then do anything for the wins vs. Villa & Everton, even if it means diving for a penalty or whatever. Do that and we shall be safe.

Does Van Persie suddenly have grey hair?

What about Diego Alves!?

Luiz has complete the most tackles on the pitch and the 2nd most complete dribbles behind Hazard. That's impressive

I'd bring on Marin for someone now. No idea who. Just feel like we need more pace since Swansea are starting to look tired. Should exploit that.

WE SHOULD SIGN JULIO CESAR AS BACK UP. Or Chris Samba. Or Diakiti. Or Taarabt (think about it... against the small teams he'd be a good back up option. Unless of course his ego poisoned the club.) Or Remy (!!!!!). Surely they'll all be leaving now.

Really hope we kill this off. It'd almost be heartbreaking to drop points at this stage.