Now its time to be realistic

[lionsden 4,689]

I am delighted with the signings we've made and should be even better if we get Modric or a different playmaker.

I would suggest we temper our excitement. The season ahead still won't be easy , I think we should still look

on the next two seasons as transition periods. Our squad was ageing badly and the changes needed are nt

going to be achieved simply. It is possible Mata will take time to adjust as might our other signings.

I remember the euphoria which greeted the signings of Sheva and Torres ,, Not wanting to be a wet blanket

merely warning of getting over excited. Third place ....any trophy and progress would make for an excellent season.

Great post

Like I said on the other thread. Our priority this season should be the rebuilding of the squad. If the transitional period comes at the expense of winning trophies then so be it as the benefit will outweigh the risk in the long run. If by the end of may the likes of Josh, Sturridge and Betrand have not been given ample game time (18+ appearance minimum) then we should consider this season a failure.. . .that is the target we have to set for the next two seasons.

[Kojo 4,676]

Hey, after watching man city play, i know they score goals, but they dont have winnig mentality like us! And about MANURE they can be beaten! Sturridge is on another level from welbeck! Josh is iniesta and xavi combined, while ckeverly is like scholes! Hope you guys understand me>

I don't even think Cleverly is good enough at all, he wad pretty average today and in west Brom match. I can't see a great player in him, but since Ferguson is playing him I'm probs wrong.

[HRiver 1,512]

I trust in AvB. I'm not being over optimistic, but winning the league is not an impossible mission. Last season we finished second, now we have a new manager with new ideas and new vision.

Mata + Modric are the only things we really need right now. I'm confident that our performances will significantly improve with them in the team. Remember, last season we won 6-0 in the opening game and then in the game after that, but later on it turned out to be a terrible season.

[lionsden 4,689]

Hey, after watching man city play, i know they score goals, but they dont have winnig mentality like us! And about MANURE they can be beaten! Sturridge is on another level from welbeck! Josh is iniesta and xavi combined, while ckeverly is like scholes! Hope you guys understand me>

I seriously hope you are joking

[watcherfromafar 11]

I still think that a lot can happen, both positively for Chelsea and negative for Man United and City. Think about the roller coaster that last year was.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,526]

I seriously hope you are joking

think he meant in style of play rather than him being the equal of Xavi and Iniesta..that`s how i read it anyway.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,526]

for those worried about Man U`s start. they will slump as they always do at some point,we just gotta hang with them until they do ,then go for it.

realistic fan here too. not expecting anything but progress as a club.

[eldo 868]

AVB aims for the title. I think he will do anything to prepare our team for the challenge.

[Eluwande Yomi 15]

think he meant in style of play rather than him being the equal of Xavi and Iniesta..that`s how i read it anyway.

think he meant in style of play rather than him being the equal of Xavi and Iniesta..that`s how i read it anyway.

Thanks for understanding!

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Not bad.

But question is will Roman accept the transition period?

That was the excuse thrown around for Carlo and he got sack.....

That's what I was thinking as well.

I don't care if the team is through transition, I just don't AVB to get the sack when he's only laying the foundation.

That being said, I wouldn't mind too much if we don't top the league, but it's essential that we don't finish potless.

[Eluwande Yomi 15]

for those worried about Man U`s start. they will slump as they always do at some point,we just gotta hang with them until they do ,then go for it.

realistic fan here too. not expecting anything but progress as a club.

for those worried about Man U`s start. they will slump as they always do at some point,we just gotta hang with them until they do ,then go for it.

realistic fan here too. not expecting anything but progress as a club.

I'm worried tho, last season this was said: that they was gonna slump and we were gonna catch up, but we never did! Its going to be hard this season!

[Krypt 241]

Top 4 and I'm happy. This is going to be a tough season. The pl is extremly competitive.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,526]

I'm worried tho, last season this was said: that they was gonna slump and we were gonna catch up, but we never did! Its going to be hard this season!

the Prem is a marathon ..we slipped up but we are actively pursuing players that we were crying out for last year. that Man U team was the worst team to ever win the Prem in my opinion,they have bought in well for the future,but i don`t think they have strengthened that much for this season. De Gea will be good for them i`m sure but he`s not gonna be as good for them as Van der Saar was the last few years. not for a few seasons yet if atall.... they`ve got injuries too remember and lost players like Scholes through retirement. is only really Ashley Young who i can see making his mark at the club out of the new signings they`ve made in his debut year.

it could go anyway this year i think between us and the Mancs both red and blue.. but i know nobody wins the title before March at the earliest and the enemy will have a slump before it`s done,maybe more than one..

[manpe 10,861]

Josh is iniesta and xavi combined

Talking about getting ahead of time :huh: I think Josh is being heavily overestimated among Chelsea fans lol

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I am delighted with the signings we've made and should be even better if we get Modric or a different playmaker.

I would suggest we temper our excitement. The season ahead still won't be easy , I think we should still look

on the next two seasons as transition periods. Our squad was ageing badly and the changes needed are nt

going to be achieved simply. It is possible Mata will take time to adjust as might our other signings.

I remember the euphoria which greeted the signings of Sheva and Torres ,, Not wanting to be a wet blanket

merely warning of getting over excited. Third place ....any trophy and progress would make for an excellent season.

Short and succinct, but to-the-point and I absolutely agree. Manchester has become the dominant force in English football, but this can work to our advantage - people have written us off while we're still only in second gear. I do not predict another Double-winning season but I see no reason why we cannot make good progress in terms of player development and in competitions. A top three finish, a run to the Champions League semi-finals and a cup win would make for a solid foundation to the Villas-Boas revolution, anything beyond that is a bonus.