Funkyflashman

It's not remotely plastic. People want the best manager, Pep is by many accounts the best manager in the world. If he came and was successful then it's the direct opposite of being plastic.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbOKyGrrTjQ Pure class

Cavani is about as tier 1 as you can get...

I love Pep Guardiola, it would just suck to see him replace Robbie. I think he'd be fantastic though

According to whom?? The dream job part...

I'd love Deulofeu as well. I agree, chuck in offers left, right and centre!!!

Agreed but then Del Bosque's squad selection recently leaves a little to be desired... He's a fantastic talent, would absolutely love to see him here.

This would be SWEET though don't see any chance unless Pep replaces Robbie... I think he's fantastic

I don't really know much of him other than a few brief youtube clips but he's from Porto so that's usually a good sign.

Isnt Martinez the same age as Falcao?

Oh true, I'm just saying that I can't believe this is legit... Can you imagine the Atletico board meeting??? "So we are resigned to selling Radamel Falcao. Any suggestions as to who we could go for to replace him? What's that? Fernando Torres? Brilliant idea, I'll begin the paperwork..." I dont see it

Why on earth would Madrid want Torres though...?

Completely agree. I don't want to see him anywhere near the pitch...

Much preferred him to Torres. Direct and a threat.

I'm assuming CFC will get someone in January? Just occurred to me that RDM could be happy with the squad... hence playing Torres etc? ANy chance or is it pretty certain we'll recruit in Jan?

Cavani won't go in January but Falcao might. For that reason I don't see him being a cfc player ever

Just get ANY striker and dispatch FT9 as far from the Bridge as possible.

Really pleased about opportunity for Azpi and Sturridge. Give em hell Studge, we want you starting mate

Lewandowski would be a great shout actually. Dunno why but I like him. Falcao is still very much the holy grail though

Please Roman... Get rid of him. PLEASE

I feel obligated to raise a concern similar to Manuf's... The explanation is fantastic in theory, but as Manuf said, it's perfectly plausible that it's just poor attacking third movement and Torres is in essence just running about. You say that he makes the run to make space for Mata, but for me anyway, it's far more likely that Mata, with his fantastic football brain, sees the poor run and exploits the space. In which case, great, Torres freed up space, but can we honestly say he means to. The first picture for me is telling. Let's assume you're right, and that it's a false run. Wouldn't you rather have a striker attack that space and shoot...? Honestly? I would. I get the feeling that you put Falcao in that space, he's going to time his burst into space and put it away, not drift off towards the corner flag and hope that someone else times it well... My two cents. I for one don't buy it I'm afraid. But I respect your opinion. If he keeps doing the same then perhaps I'll come round to your explanation but until then...

I get the feeling that Roman wants Pep regardless. I'd love to be wrong but my gut feeling tells me that RDM is destined for one year here before pep irrespective of what he does this season.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9636959/Chelsea-on-high-alert-as-former-Barcelona-coach-Pep-Guardiola-eyes-job-managing-a-London-club.html Just thought I'd post it...

Just a thought but I've seen his name crop up in a couple of places... Alexandre Pato anyone?? He's young, huge upside, AC will have to sell now that Silvio's in the slammer, would be coming to a team chock-full of brazilians... He has a bit of an injury history but maybe worth thinking about?

Interesting!! Who would be your top choice striker when the time comes to get one?