Ruben Loftus-Cheek

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[manpe 10,861]

When's the last time an academy player scored for us?

[the wes 7,212]

33 minutes ago, manpe said:

When's the last time an academy player scored for us?

Carlton Cole and that was 10 years ago 

[manpe 10,861]

6 minutes ago, the wes said:

Carlton Cole and that was 10 years ago 

Oh Carlton  Wasn't he supposed to be the next big thing for us too?

[Term-X 7,891]

4 hours ago, Blue_Fox_ said:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juventus_F.C.#Out_on_loan

Bitch please. This is Chelsea wet dream, our biggest ambition and we're close enough 1 or 2 more seasons.

That is ridiculous though, and their best player comes from the United youth set-up. 

[James 5,194]

 

 

[El P. 1,354]

3 hours ago, Jim said:

 

 

That tackle at 4:39 is so Zouma-esque. Best thing he did in the game, bar scoring a goal, of course.

[OneMoSalah 8,776]

Good goal but a pretty average performance, I still don't see why he isn't on loan getting regular minutes and improving his pretty piss poor technique. He is a good player in terms of physical qualities but his technical ability is poor, I reckon Jose promoted him because he was ready physically. 

[El P. 1,354]

1 hour ago, OneMoSalah said:

Good goal but a pretty average performance, I still don't see why he isn't on loan getting regular minutes and improving his pretty piss poor technique. He is a good player in terms of physical qualities but his technical ability is poor, I reckon Jose promoted him because he was ready physically. 

I think his dribbling is decent, close control with ball at his feet is ok. But yes, overall ball control is not so good - receiving ball and his first touch. I find that more important for a central midfielder than his good dribbling ability, for example. Xabi Alonso and Kroos are the best examples of opposite thing, that's why they are so great. Lampard was something like that, too. Their first touch is great/good, and their second touch is mostly pass, rarely dribbling - they are not so great dribblers, and they don't even need to be. But I think he has that in himself, he is one fine player, just needs to work it out.

Anyway... I really hope that Hiddink sees that he cannot be a lot worse than Oscar. Should really give him more of this half-gamers.

[the wes 7,212]

15 hours ago, manpe said:

15 hours ago, manpe said:

Oh Carlton  Wasn't he supposed to be the next big thing for us too?

 

Yes mate but that didnt work out to good

[azinopik 10]

Why don't try playing 'three towers' at the midfield

                             RLC

                     MATIC - MIKEL

Love to see it! despite lack of creativity as the consequence

 

[Jase 43,479]

16 hours ago, manpe said:

When's the last time an academy player scored for us?

 

15 hours ago, manpe said:

Oh Carlton  Wasn't he supposed to be the next big thing for us too?

I know we bought Bertrand from another club into our academy but he did score one for us in 2012 - against Wolves in the League Cup.

[lucio 5,418]

Think his technique is just fine , we do have ramires oscar and costa after all

Can't expect a 6ft 4 teenager to be leading the way , in that regard.

It's the others who are a problem , even pedro seems sloppy

[Tomo 21,733]

17 hours ago, manpe said:

When's the last time an academy player scored for us?

Terry against Liverpool last May technically

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

If there truly is nothing more to play for this season, we really need to figure out what these youth products have. Ruben's physique and technical ability make for a mouthwatering combination especially when matched with his pace. The only thing lacking in his game is a natural feel for it, he doesn't really know where he should be and what to do when we're not in possession... In a lot of ways he looks like Pogba right before he went to Juve. We need to find a way to cultivate his football and not with a loan to Bournemouth.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

1 hour ago, azinopik said:

Why don't try playing 'three towers' at the midfield

                             RLC

                     MATIC - MIKEL

Love to see it! despite lack of creativity as the consequence

 

I like how you think.

[quickpassnmove 924]

1 hour ago, azinopik said:

Why don't try playing 'three towers' at the midfield

                             RLC

                     MATIC - MIKEL

Love to see it! despite lack of creativity as the consequence

 

I don't see that there would be a lack of creativity from those three. I'm not a Mikel fan, but I would support that centre midfield trio.