Reddish-Blue

Completely agree, I think Sturridge will flourish, playing behind a true CF. The kid knows how to score, has quite a few tricks up his sleeve...but unfortunately, I see him leaving Chelsea in search of more first team football.

I wouldn't mind seeing Ivanovic as a striker, he's got the physique, knows how to score the odd goal. That way, Azpi can play more often at RB

Just hope Clattenburg gets banned from Chelsea games. Ending his career would mean nothing...Fergie would just ask the FA to put some other corrupt referee in charge of our clashes against United.

Just hope the younger players get a chance. Expecting a loss against 14-man-United.

Well..someone has to make way IF/WHEN KDB earns his starting place...and by the looks of it, it's gonna be either Oscar or Rambo.

To be fair, I would of bet on Reading to win the game...cause Arsenal have been playing poor football of recent times (against similar teams like Norwich, QPR)..& you know that Wenger is gonna play a few of his youths.

I wouldn't mind seeing Chelsea play a 3-man midfield next season.. GK Defence Rambo -- Mikel -- KDB Mata ----- --------Hazard Striker

Exactly, comparisons to the Bison are understandable..but they are unfair to Wanyama. Essien was a special midfielder, it's a shame about his injuries.

Congrats to Bradford City for beating Wigan on penalties!

Captain: Mata, Vice-Captain: Bertrand (assuming he establishes himself as our starting LB).

Didn't the manager of the referees for the NRL get sacked in Australia like a few days ago...because of a high number of 'controversial' and 'questionable' decisions made by refs/video refs over the past season?

I haven't seen this new team yet. All i've seen is the same team, with the addition of 2 potentially great players.

If RDM leads Chelsea to the league title this season, then my answer would be yes. If he doesnt win the league, then he ain't the right person for Chelsea.

Torres getting sent-off means Sturridge will play should start against Swansea. Finally Danny gets his chance.

F**k United, they can't win an important match without the interference of referees. I'd be surprised if United didn't beat us in the Capital one cup..with a player getting sent off or a dodgy call for a free-kick/penalty.

The ref will decide the game. United are pathetic.

Would be awesome to see Chelsea win but my gut feeling is that Manure will get a late penalty and snatch the points.

Wouldn't mind seeing De Bruyne in a slightly deeper role from next season. Can't wait to see Chalobah play for Chelsea's first team! As for McEachran, he's got the talent in spades but the question is, will Robbie take a risk on him.

That's a no brainer. Cavani > Falcao > Torres. And to think, Cavani was available in the 30-35 million region..before his transfer to Napoli.

How is Ivanovic overrated? He's doing exactly what people expected in terms of a CB, playing as a RB/RWB.

@SeB, Who do you think would fit Chelsea's tactical system the best (excluding Falcao, Cavani)?

I was surprised when Alex left the club, he was a top defender who knew how to strike a free-kick!...the only thing he lost was a bit of pace & he was made the scapegoat of AvB's high-line problems at Chelsea.

Dzeko isn't a better player...but in terms of goalscoring ability & age, he'd be a good pickup for Chelsea IF City were willing to sell him.

Pato has always had injury issues, its part of the reason why United & Arsenal decided not to sign him, back in 2007 when he was the next big thing in Brazil.

That's only one person on this forum who for some reason loves David Villa, even with Chelsea's policy for over-30's. Bringing in David Villa is an okay short-term option IF he agrees to take low wages. I'd prefer Chelsea to sign a 24-27 year old forward, someone who will hit their peak sooner rather than later and start firing Chelsea to even more success.