Special Juan

Seems to be catching with silly comments, didn't Sturridge come out with some clap trap when he left us to join them?

Damn, was hoping for him to appeal....could of been 50 games

The big picture is, that with any transfer there is an element of risk attached, no matter who it is or how good they are. Chelsea right now, and in my opinion need a top class striker end of story. This exactly why the finger points directly at people such as Falcao, Cavani and Lewandowski even if we haven't had solid links to Lewandowski he still remains a top striker right now. I here people saying Falcao has only scored penalties etc etc but I am sorry I have seen and watched this guy since his days at Porto and to a point on another forum I mentioned we should be looking at him when he was playing in the Dragao. I had the fortune of going to a game in Porto and specifically had eyes for him and he was sensational, absolutely sensational. His movement (which we don't have now), pace and finishing was bordering on world class, and that isn't a word I use a lot. It's quite annoying that it takes a transfer from Porto to Atletico and a fee of possibly 50M for us to recognise his talent but I tell you what, we will be buying an incredible striker, yes he is in the higher heavens of his twenties but I have no doubt that this bloke will be a hit here. In no way am I disagreeing with anyone about the statements of 'He isn't proven in England' etc, but not many are when coming from abroad, but what separates him from the rest is what I have seen first hand and live.......He has the lot. Jose and Falcao......why yes of course.

Just let this guy swap seats with Benayoun...thanks.

People raging about the PM speaking out about this. So what the PM spoke out, he and his lad probably love football as much as us, and I can totally relate to what he is saying about the example it sets, as I have a lad myself of similar age. I am not a Cameron fan but if chooses to speak then so be it.

Jose Mourinho reportedly told Jurgen Klopp before the Dortmund/Madrid match that he would be returning to Chelsea. (Bild) ..

Can't disagree mate, your about right. Going back to Frank I think it typifies us in a nutshell really. He could fire 40 yard balls and find the feet of a wing back but struggled to pass it five yards, basics...... Still, we came out with a victory and we are very much in control.

I thought Hazard was OK, but felt his control was poor when it was played into him, but he made up for that with some nice mazy dribbles. Frank was awful last night, he gave it away a lot and looked incredible leggy all game.

Yet people are still moaning about him, why? I don't think people actually realise he was bought to be squad player but aside from that point he is actually a very good footballer and puts in a shift, not only that, has done everything asked of him since he signed. I think people are snobs at times when it comes to people signed under 15M, it's as if it's beneath them and so damn easy for them to criticise before a ball was even kicked. He has scored, assisted and work very hard............some people are so hard to please.

I was expecting a lot more from Basel if I am honest, but also more of our finishing. Cannot afford to approach the second leg with a 'we can't lose' attitude and we must have more cutting edge. Very pleasing to win and get two away goals but it's not over and focus is key.

Fucking deserved after that shite decision from the ref. Get in theeeeerreeee

Horrific decision, what a joke. We could lose this now. FFS our finishing man has been shite.

There ya go......Now we should see a level of control.

Lampard has been horrific, the next change has to be him for Oscar.

He was bought as a squad player and when called upon has been really good, and that's all you can ask. I think half the time people turn their nose up at players if they are under the 15m bracket.

They will get better, they have now hit the post, and we squandered everything in site. I can see these getting two quick goals and stunning us.

He has had more than one good game, stop being blinkered, look at the big picture. He has done everything asked of him since joining.

A lot of mistakes have either came from basics or choosing the wrong option when attacking. That when Hazard fired over, it should of gone to him earlier in the move when he had acres of space.

Say it a bit louder as the people who said he is rubbish are still hiding under their rocks.

Incredibly wasteful this, I hope it doesn't bite us in the arse. Our cutting edge is terribly poor. This game should of been over.

Appy with that.

Well done, great job.

If they appeal it can be upped and seen as 'Frivolous' Do it Liverpool, do it.

Lewandowski to Torquay.

I'd be up for a meet up with some from here, no worries.