Is Benayoun the answer?

[Wilson 358]

I think he is the answer but as said, not for long term. I'm not worried about Lamps, I know he will score at least 15 goals for us and make over 20 assists. Benayoun just needs the chance and under AVB, I think he will step up and impress.

[zolayes 14,489]

I think he is the answer but as said, not for long term. I'm not worried about Lamps, I know he will score at least 15 goals for us and make over 20 assists. Benayoun just needs the chance and under AVB, I think he will step up and impress.

I am worried about Frank ,,if he fails to regain his form it will be a terrible blow. As for Yossi ,he is a short term stop gap . My big hope is that Gael

does well with the French U 20s and gets more starts. Sadly I believe Josh needs 2 years before he will be ready to assume the role of the major

play maker

[Wilson 358]

I am worried about Frank ,,if he fails to regain his form it will be a terrible blow. As for Yossi ,he is a short term stop gap . My big hope is that Gael

does well with the French U 20s and gets more starts. Sadly I believe Josh needs 2 years before he will be ready to assume the role of the major

play maker

Don't sweat it about Lamps. I guarantee he will have another great season!

[zolayes 14,489]

Don't sweat it about Lamps. I guarantee he will have another great season!

hope you are right ...its what we missed last year

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Benayoun is only part of the answer IMO....

when he's fit and playing he's good to be in the first 11, but staying fit throughout the season isn't something I've associated with him...

We need an extra attacking mid. Period.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

I am worried about Frank ,,if he fails to regain his form it will be a terrible blow. As for Yossi ,he is a short term stop gap . My big hope is that Gael

does well with the French U 20s and gets more starts. Sadly I believe Josh needs 2 years before he will be ready to assume the role of the major

play maker

Am also a bit worried about Frank....If he doesn't pick up form, covering for him will be a next to impossible task,

Personally I feel if he receives good support from rest of midfield, he can still continue doing what he does best: Score

[chrismada9 1,948]

At the moment! Yes, because he is the closest we have to a playmaker, and so he will be able to unlock Torres' true potential

In the long run however, no!

[Kojo 4,676]

By the way guys you may think i'm getting a bit edgy but are we even going to sign anyone?, there's just been no thought of any plans or anything, i really hope Villas Boas doesn't think that our squad doesn't need changed and overhauled.

[Blue Armour 4,436]

By the way guys you may think i'm getting a bit edgy but are we even going to sign anyone?, there's just been no thought of any plans or anything, i really hope Villas Boas doesn't think that our squad doesn't need changed and overhauled.

There's a good chance that there won't be any transfer until the end of the Asia tour....

[chrismada9 1,948]

There's a good chance that there won't be any transfer until the end of the Asia tour....

that's the WRONG time to be signing players IMO!

[Kojo 4,676]

There's a good chance that there won't be any transfer until the end of the Asia tour....

Yeah you might be right, i just hope he's got this all planned out

that's the WRONG time to be signing players IMO!

Why do you think it's the wrong time?

[lionsden 4,689]

There's a good chance that there won't be any transfer until the end of the Asia tour....

Does AVB think all the clubs, agents and players involved will cease transfer negotiations until he's ready to dive into the market?

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Good question...

I think Chelsea have already made bids/inquiries for a lot of players, just to let other clubs know we're interested..once AVB "knows exactly what he needs" (to use his words), he'll make a move for a select bunch of those players..

that's the WRONG time to be signing players IMO!

It does end in about a week's time...

[ruggedknot 105]

that's the WRONG time to be signing players IMO!

No such thing at all in the footballing world, transfers and deals for prospects happen all the time regardless of shuffling of management/ midway through a season etc . One could argue Villas-Boas is getting a good reading of the squad right now but filling up obvious gaping holes to tweak the squad to compete on all fronts - better now than shelling out ridiculous amounts in the last weeks when we're left with no choice . Being Chelsea , everybody is out to extort us already , no need to leave it till the end.

[eldo 868]

By the way guys you may think i'm getting a bit edgy but are we even going to sign anyone?, there's just been no thought of any plans or anything, i really hope Villas Boas doesn't think that our squad doesn't need changed and overhauled.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2011/07/19/2581215/chelsea-manager-andre-villas-boas-plans-to-do-proper-business-in-

I know it's goal, but there are some quotes.