dave30 728 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 It feels to me that the days of our first team being filled with talismanic Africans is over or is at least coming to a end , with the club moving on through choice to fresh young talent from other continents , most noticeably South America. Whilst Essien may still have a important role to play if he hits form i think Roman is mindful of the commitment African players have to their Cup Of Nations , and is looking to kick off a new exciting legacy of Brazilian players in a team that through the inclusion of such players can bring their more flash elegant style of play which Roman so craves to the Club. Anyone agree ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I think it is you know! We've certainly been linked with different kinds of players than we'd usually buy. We've stopped going for power in favour of skill and pace. Like Torres, Neymar et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.F. 1,484 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 African era out, Brazilian era in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Certainly. but we got some talented youth with the likes of Kaby and Chalobah waiting in the ranks. but the number will soon be lowered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I think it is you know! We've certainly been linked with different kinds of players than we'd usually buy. We've stopped going for power in favour of skill and pace. Like Torres, Neymar et al.Drogba is 100000x more skillful than Torres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 If the with the club is moving on through choice to fresh young talent from South America, instead from Africa, its a wise move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Drogba is 100000x more skillful than Torres.I know, I know. But you know what I mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Bad news for Tommy10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Tommy won't be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I know, I know. But you know what I mean?I do but I'm a little uncomfortable that some seem to think African players are just big and powerful with no skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Term-X 7,891 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 DrogbaEssienKalouMikel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Chalobah, Deen-conteh, Nditi, Mesca, Pappoe all born in Africa.In the future I would like us to have at least one African player. We are loved in Africa. I told you once how that highly rated young Malian player prefers Chelsea to any other team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 I do but I'm a little uncomfortable that some seem to think African players are just big and powerful with no skill.Yeah yeah, I didn't phrase that first post well. I think dave30 is a bit misguided when he's said "African" era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Chalobah, Deen-conteh, Nditi, Mesca, Pappoe all born in Africa.In the future I would like us to have at least one African player. We are loved in Africa. I told you once how that highly rated young Malian player prefers Chelsea to any other team.True. I watched a documentary on the ACoN a few years ago when they followed Essien and we have a lot of support in Africa because of Essien, Drogba etc. I would love that to continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldo 868 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 True. I watched a documentary on the ACoN a few years ago when they followed Essien and we have a lot of support in Africa because of Essien, Drogba etc. I would love that to continue.Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Look at it from a bright side. We will have more supporters from South America :eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Look at it from a bright side. We will have more supporters from South America :eyebrows:In fact African players don't represent good business, they don"t sell as many shirts as south americans, and also a player from south america represents selling more shirts ( official shirts ) in those countries.People in Africa in general don't have much money to pay for a Chelsea shirt. Africa is not a good market as Brazil is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 In fact African players don't represent good business, they don"t sell as many shirts as south americans, and also a player from south america represents selling more shirts ( official shirts ) in those countries.People in Africa in general don't have much money to pay for a Chelsea shirt. Africa is not a good market as Brazil is.I don't think that's a factor in buying players & if it is, this club is hopeless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Yes, I know he's english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGS 7 Posted May 29, 2011 Share Posted May 29, 2011 Tech9C, Nice one I want to see more european players in team, Germans and Dutch are good, there are a lot of talented players in Europe, why we have to look so far?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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