Gary Cahill

[DYC. 7,542]

Gary was absolutely fantastic today.

I have never rated him highly but there's no denying he's been doing a great job in recent months. His approach has been a lot more pro-active this season and he's become a better player because of it.

Can only hope he keeps this up.

[AswinR 96]

Phenomenal..... gr8 reading of game...awesome tackles and clearences.....being in the right place at the right time...and dominating in the air at both ends...

tought JT switched jersies!!

What a performance....!!

:tophat:

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Absolutely world-class today, especially in the air. Reminded me of a young JT.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

That happens when Jose gives you a couple of advices and you are good enoung to follow them. Cahill certainly made huge step from last year and is more consistent than ever.

Gary for president!

[Shane 2,275]

Haven't seen a performance like that from a central defender in a long long time.

Take a bow Gary. What a fucking display.

[didierforever 7,349]

the new JT... the big match GAZ... whatte performance!!!

[Cech's helmet 220]

He really reminds me of John Terry too. his blocks and tackles are perfect. in the air, he's always going to win the ball.

[Barbara 15,149]

This man simply surprised me beyond words. Our best defender currently and that's when JT is having one of his best seasons with us in the last few years.

He's cemented his place in the team and became one of the best defenders in the league.

Mourinho's been doing a great job with him, but I feel like everything was there, he was just a bit rough in the edges and Mourinho just did the polishing. I hope and pray he keeps the improvement curve and keep himself at his peak for a couple of years more. Outstanding, Gaz, simply outstanding.

[manpe 10,861]

Got mad praise from ex-colleague Jamie Carragher, that should count for something.

[iseah100 5,612]

Cahill is the future captain.

Calm down please..

Who then? If not him?

[Tomo 21,751]

Out off all the improvements Mourinho would make, i didn't see this one coming.

[DDA 9,924]

Out off all the improvements Mourinho would make, i didn't see this one coming.

Really? I maybe didn't see this coming but it comes as no surprise to me. Just look at the influence he had on JT, arguably the greatest English defender of the modern era.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Out off all the improvements Mourinho would make, i didn't see this one coming.

Tbf, Garry always had the physical and technical ability to be a world-class defender, he just lacked the decision making and reading of the game at times. But he's really worked on that this season and you can see him improving on it with every passing month this season. So, credit to him. He's been outstanding recently and had his best performance in blue shirt yesterday.

[Hamon 103]

A wall, in the literal sense of the word, physically and mentally.

[robsblubot 3,595]

The system is helping him and he's been helping himself by showing excellent anticipation and being more proactive. The best defenders are the ones who either intercept, or make the tackle before the opponent has the time to control the football. That was what I disliked the most about him before - he'd wait and wait and sometimes even backtrack into our own box. Not anymore as he is been very dynamic and proactive. His passing can still be improved as it isn't at the same level of JT.

The fact the system is helping him with a deep defense line is only relevant for a potential buyer (and perhaps England). For Chelsea, he's been actually better than John Terry lately. JT who btw sometimes seems to be lacking pace and mobility. I can certainly see Jose resting Terry for the big matches like yesterday (City).