Barbara

How long is an engineer major in Syria? In Brazil it's 5 years.

that sucks sweetie But at least is for a good thing. Being an engineer is quite fancy if you ask me which year are you in?

you ignore everything I said just to comment on my avatar? That's what PM's are for (I'm kidding and thanks)

aren't they done yet?

I wish I could understand better some expressions you guys use in English. I'm pretty worded in Portuguese and I feel like sometimes I disagree with people because the words in English are too different from portuguese or simply because of smaller differences we don't say here. I was talking privately to one of the guys the other day and I told him Xabi Alonso and Ramires are DM's and he said they aren't. In Brazil we call 'volante' the defensive midfield that protects the fullbacks and have mainly defensive responsibilities. We have first volante - the most defensive - and second volante - someone less defensive, but defensive nonetheless. Xabi is one of the best in the 2nd volante position imo - because in Brazil that's what we call him. He has amazing stats - pretty perfect if you ask me - in interception, tackling and making the transition between defensive and offensive sides of the pitch. Is that what you guys call pivot? A guy who tackles a lot, tries to recover the ball at all times and has a good pass to start a counter-attack? Also, the deep-play you guys mean is the long passes from defense to attack? (sorry for being an English dummy and bothering you with this stuff, but I'm here to learn too ) If that's the case, I don't see Oscar being this guy. He's way too talented to be a Xabi Alonso only and I don't think he has the defensive skills - not even close - and I don't see him developing defensively to the point of being a world class in the position (as far as I understand the position) I think he's great as a CAM or a RW and with the tactical discipline Mourinho is going to teach him, he'll be amazing tackling the ball in the attacking field. I don't want him to go too behind, I want him to play at all times in the attack field, only going to the defensive field when there's heavy attack from the opponent. He's too light (physically) to be a good 'volante' imo although Ramires proves me wrong in that department just fine.

so different from the blond boy you posted the other day!!!! Still you remind me of someone - famous - I can't quite place now. When I remember I'll let you know

mark my words, Lucas will never even kiss Oscar's boots. I don't know the fascination people have for a kid that isn't that much talented at all. He has his moments, but overall he will just be a good player. Not even a great one, let alone world class. The same can be said about Hulk in my opinion, except Hulk will make a difference in more matches than Lucas. My ex-husband supports Sao Paulo - Lucas' team in Brazil - so I've watched many of matches in the past years by Lucas. The boy has his merits - which aren't many - but he's so basic it hurts. I don't think a player is talented because once in a while he shows some talent to make a play. That's Lucas. He sucks in many matches in a row and then he does a great play. Maybe with a better manager - Carlo is pretty competent if you ask me - he could develop, but he really lacks a few things imo. As I said many people like him though... As for Hulk not even Brazilian fans like him of course they don't hate him, but managers (the current and the previous one) got slammed by fans for using him. Although he normally plays well with NT I don't want either in Chelsea. Not in the past, not now and not in the future.

I think we should be happy to have them all. Some of us will like one better than the other. I like Eden better, but I think Oscar is amazing and should play. And also think the pass was brilliant. ITA with everybody who pointed out the difference between adapting from Brazil to England compared to adapting from another country in Europe. It's about the style, the structure and even what's expected about the player. Most managers in Brazil still give a lot of tactical freedom to players like Oscar and the way the game is played (and the quality and level of it) is so different, that it really makes no sense to make a comparison. I expect nothing short of greatness from him next season. Nothing less. I know he will deliver.

good show to you then

Telegraph version of the news http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/10122510/Chelsea-manager-Jose-Mourinho-says-he-would-have-spurned-Manchester-United.html How do you guys make the link appear with its title instead of it address? edit: SSN new (sort of pointless) article Jose Mourinho will quickly lay down the law at Chelsea I guess I learned editing the link

good night, dear. sweet dreams... make them be about cats

go to bed then sweetie. You may be 23 but your body still needs its rest *motherly*

you boys keep making me laugh during my shitty day I'm going to kidnap all of you and go back to my old 9-bedroom house so we can all be a big family. Jay, it has 500m2+ so there's plenty of space for many cats. not saying, sweetie. *sealed lips*

wow... you're trying to bribe me shamelessly!!!! First of all, that's not the way to my heart. I have my mom to say I'm pretty every day and I don't eat that much McD's. I spent a few weeks without it and then I had it two days in a row, but I'm not addicted. I do have a fave person the forum/pub, but I'll keep it to myself

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8778543/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter ManUtd seems to be interested as well. He says he's open to leave but doesn't mention clubs - and says he's not aware of MU interest

this Brazilian girl here appreciates him just fine. He's amazing. My second fave player in Chelsea and definitely my fave in NT.

It's hard to please you guys!!!! I'm the one on PMS! I love both of you equally, you give me cats and I like it from both of you! Good now? Do you want me to send you a kitten too? I totally would

completely agree, mate

your was cuter actually But I have a debt to pay with Jason, so I'll favor him

how can I resist cats? humanly impossible I guess I never saw you here before. You admins are such serious people I quoted the wrong post, but I can't resist your cat either. now I got it right. #catlover

haven't seen it when I posted. Sorry dear. Well, let's find some other place to talk. I was kicked out of the pub. I guess we can still use my introduction thread

got it boys I'll leave again bye

@ hey dear, I see you around. How was your exam? Hope you did well

I'm back

it's because on western countries or at least Brazil we have restaurants serving arabic food and it includes all sort of stuff I knew it was from Lebanon though because I taught Portuguese to a Lebanese once. Still my mother can make an amazing whatever that is.