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Yes but key factor is he defo will be ready for them in 2 years, let alone the fact that I think he could put in a shift for them now. Anyway hopefully it is nothing more than mere speculation and he spends a long career at us.

Even with Luiz mistakes he remains one of my favourite players here. I would be devastated to see him leave as I still believe he has a lot to offer the club. (Not like I think it will happen)

"He has a bit of history with injuries but is getting closer to his debut.... When you are injured and the team are doing well it's quite difficult, but he just has to keep working and waiting for his chance". RDM Explanation to people who are confused as to why RDM has refused to play him so far in the Premier League. But looks like we will see him in action soon then

On current form I think he would put in a better shift than both Torres and Sturridge considering he is getting quite a few goals at WBA and looking quite threatening up front and with our creative players I am sure he would even take more advantage of that

He may be doing decent in the reserves but that is minimal to suggets he should be in the first team. He isnt ready at all, still needs experience and maybe a loan to even get anywhere near our first team. U21s is a different standard compared to what our first team plays and would struggle. Remember, he only made 1 appearance at Forest IIRC, despite ripping it up for the youth team. Also Lukaku is in another league to Bamford, hardly comparable. Lukaku is stronger, faster, better in the air, well to cut a long story short, an all round better striker than Bamford. Bamford is nowhere near the ability of Lukaku and he is at the right place so far and maybe in January a loan will be considered if not next season

Most sensible thing you have said since joining this forum , thanks God!

He has made an excellent start here considering he is only 21 years of age and has arguably replicated his international form with club form. He may still have things to learn but what makes you think he is a "poor" player?

Fixed it for you mate

Is that a sarcastic comment or something to be taken seriously? I don't understand your post either way

RDM has done a brilliant job with Hazard, his form has been good, slacked of a little recently and suffered maybe a little burnout but you are making it sound like RDM doesnt know what he is doing with him. Your point about Hazard has no evidence, especially when he has not really got he best out of Kagawa who was tipped by some to outshine Hazard but he has not been all this hype that was talked about. I agree with how sloppy we looked and so on though. But I think that is unfair to say he is not developing young players into world class players, considering also how he has helped Oscar shine this season.

The Premier League is like that. I don't think judging by this performance we can say this will not win us the title, it is the unpredictability of this league. City won the league last season and also picked up odd results last season when they won the league, eg drawing at home to Sunderland 3-3. Liverpool have a good team and have been unfortunate a lot this season. They had a weakened team against United and City but put in very good performances.

He only had 15 mins to prove himself, that is not easy against a stern defence. He has not been given a chance to prove himself. Being back up to a striker who doesnt deserve to be there is due to down his confidence. I want him starting against WBA, hopefully he proves himself from there.

Also the partnership that won us the FA cup last season

No Cahill or Luiz?

Sadly, i don't think it is. Skysprots are reporting the same thing. It is sad he has been injured but now he finds himself well down the pecking order. I hope he is given a chance but I wouldnt be surprised if the article was true, especially with Skysports reporting on it, whose sources I trust a lot more.

You don't sound like a Chelsea fan. Did you not see Mata's pass for Hazard against Norwich? Also Mata is IMO one of the best playmakers in the league if not the best. He creates numerous opportunities. Do you remember his pass for Torres against Swansea last season? I guess u don't, also his vision to pick out Lampard in our 5-3 loss to Arsenal last season.... There is so much to include and I am totally convinced he along with Silva and Cazorla are the best playmakers in the league.

So much articles mentioning about Cole returning to Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Funny thing is he probably won't even play a minute, he would be even lucky to get on the bench.

Bertrand is faster than Cole.

That was a Messi-esque run there. Must be putting in brilliant performances. Is a regular on the first team every week, rarely gets subbed and with a win tonight they go top!

Can't believe they have done the double over us for the last 2 seasons. I am very expectant of a victory on sunday though, I think our attack will be too strong for their defence. Although I am not Torres biggest fan have a strong feeling he will score on sunday. If we can contain Suarez and Sterling, I believe we he will win the game comfortably. As good as Suarez is, I don't recall him ever scoring against us, hopefully that continues. I am predicting the score to be 3-1, with Hazard being the key performer!

Important victory! Yes, Hazard could have helped out Bertrand a bit more but I think going forward he was our most consistent threat. Tbh I was confused with RDM. He made a good choice in bringing on Moses to change the game but why he brought on Sturridge for the last 2 mins completely baffled me. Couldnt he see that Torres was not making an impact ? It would have been much wiser to bring Sturridge on earlier because apart from Torres goals and 1 decent run I thought he was awful. On the other hand picked up a soft spotfor Shakhtar, thought they were really unlucky last night and on the balance of play, would say they just about deserved it. I hope they go through along with us, due to their efforts in the Champions League this season. I wonder how things would be with Willian here.... looks a terrific player. Also judging by the game last night, if we are still out on the look for another DLP I would consider Fernandinho, what a quality player, dominated both games against us and his dribbling and passing is class, same type of mould as Dembele.

Mata been rather quiet tonight. Can someone remind RDM Sturridge is on the bench please?

Torres scored but yet again, looks invisible, we need another better striker. Look how much Adriano up front for them, has not scored but looks far more threatening than Torres. Really worried we are going to lose, hope to see Sturridge and Moses on soon

Look at that technique, what a goal against run of play but who cares!

What you think RDM is on the verge of the sack if we lose this game? Of course he is not. He will be judged at the end of the season I am sure