New Season

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Well if Essien can be kept as a squad option, then why did we let go of Kalou?

Essien's past his prime, the injuries have really killed that energy, extra bite he used to bring into our midfield, it'd be best for all parties if Essien is allowed to move on for a decent fee.

Essien can still be used a defensive mid when Mikel or someone else isn't available. When you look at the players coming in or coming back, such as DeBruyne, Benayoun, Marin and Kakuta, they're all attacking mids/wingers. McEachran is the only 'new' option in central midfield.

As far as Kalou goes,..he hasn't been released officially. If I'm correct, the club will leave Kalou's contract extension in the hands of the new manager.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Lampard is playing like a second DM, while Mata is now playing the role of a ACM. Mata skills and pass are enormous. I think our mid is good enough right now: Mikel, Lampard, Ramires, Mata.

I think our mid is good enough because I think our biggest goal next season to build another team. We need another striker, since Drogba or Torres are leaving, or maybe both, and we need some wingers, and of course a right back to replace Bos.

Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole; Mikel, Lampard, Ramires, Mata; Hulk, Falcao/Cavani/Torres.

Brilliant post, completely agree. Only thing I would slightly change is perhaps having another creative midfielder/winger that we can call upon. Unless we keep Yossi.

[Strike 7,474]

Brilliant post, completely agree. Only thing I would slightly change is perhaps having another creative midfielder/winger that we can call upon. Unless we keep Yossi.

kdb and marin will replace kalouda. don't think we need benayoun then although he has done okay at arsenal

[Jase 43,479]

kdb and marin will replace kalouda. don't think we need benayoun then although he has done okay at arsenal

Yeah but judging by the recent outrage on Benayoun, seems that people wants him OUT!

[Strike 7,474]

Yeah but judging by the recent outrage on Benayoun, seems that people wants him OUT!

he's still technically good. but his age has hampered his speed and movement

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

I never understood why we let Benayoun go on loan or for that matter even sign him at all.Injuries did play a part in his short spell at Chelsea but after recovering,he played well.The best thing about him was his understanding with Torres,he could pick out his runs and as a result provide him the passes our number 9 wanted.

He had a good loan spell at rivals Arsenal and he showed there that he can be the perfect squad player.Scored some good goals there and passed well.No point now on contemplating what he could have done here,season is over and he had a good season.Pity he didn't have it with us or the chance to win trophies.

[Atholy 1,293]

My Line up for next season would be:

--------Torres/Falcao

-------Hazard Mata

Marin Essien/Fellaini Hulk

Cole Terry Luiz Ivanovic

------------Cech

Subs: Courtois, Cahill, Lamps, Ramires, New RB, Lukaku, Sturridge, KDB

[Jype 6,398]

My Line up for next season would be:

--------Torres/Falcao

-------Hazard Mata

Marin Essien/Fellaini Hulk

Cole Terry Luiz Ivanovic

------------Cech

Subs: Courtois, Cahill, Lamps, Ramires, New RB, Lukaku, Sturridge, KDB

With a lineup like that we would end up conceding at least 3 goals every match but probably score even more. At least people would stop complaining about Chelsea playing boring football.

[Atholy 1,293]

With a lineup like that we would end up conceding at least 3 goals every match but probably score even more. At least people would stop complaining about Chelsea playing boring football.

I rather lose a game with 2-3 .... then have another run of BORING 1-1 games like we had plenty of last season !!

Eventually we will always gain more points by winning a few more than list 10 draws and lose 20 points by doing so!

Just give us attractive football in season 2012-2013 please :blue scalf:

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

I rather lose a game with 2-3 .... then have another run of BORING 1-1 games like we had plenty of last season !!

Eventually we will always gain more points by winning a few more than list 10 draws and lose 20 points by doing so!

Just give us attractive football in season 2012-2013 please :blue scalf:

No, you wouldn't. I bet you can't honestly tell anyone you had more fun seeing us lose 5-3 to Arsenal than you did seeing us grind out a win at Munich. And I'm pretty sure our win per game ratio under Di Matteo with his frustrating tactic was much higher than that under AVB with his sexy football.

Besides, anything to piss off that prick Johann Cruyff.

[Atholy 1,293]

It needs not to be said that I don't 'like' us losing games... that's rather logical. But to be honest... If it wouldn't have been for the European Cup Final... I would have been deeply ashamed of our team's performance that night in Munich.

Of course I was over the moon with the cup... but please... no more games like that!! We are f*cking Chelsea FC! We don't need to see a German team dominating us for 120 minutes... with us barely coming on their side of the pitch. Goal attemps 35 vs. 9, corner kicks 20 vs. 1(!)!!!!!

It is quickly forgotten when you win the Champions League AND (even more importantly) when you can steal a match from the germans . But next season I want us to dominate is almost every game!!

AVB & sexy football?? I haven't seen sexy football at all this season.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Honestly don't give a fuck about how we play, as long as we win.

[Kojo 4,676]

If we sign two players for a lot of money, e.g Hulk and Hazard, we would have to sell one of our good players.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

If we sign two players for a lot of money, e.g Hulk and Hazard, we would have to sell one of our good players.

some fuking sense yes we would need to! id rather just one MARQUEE signing and other above average so we could keep that player. this would only bring good competition but unlike a hazard hulk combo witch guarantee starting places another signing like a jovetic, willian, ayew, any other winger but not for 30 plus mill if we sign one already.

although whatever happens we really are putting a lot of trust in KDB and Marin playing and most importantly well too. i hope and have reason they will but still we just dont know.

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

It needs not to be said that I don't 'like' us losing games... that's rather logical. But to be honest... If it wouldn't have been for the European Cup Final... I would have been deeply ashamed of our team's performance that night in Munich.

Of course I was over the moon with the cup... but please... no more games like that!! We are f*cking Chelsea FC! We don't need to see a German team dominating us for 120 minutes... with us barely coming on their side of the pitch. Goal attemps 35 vs. 9, corner kicks 20 vs. 1(!)!!!!!

It is quickly forgotten when you win the Champions League AND (even more importantly) when you can steal a match from the germans . But next season I want us to dominate is almost every game!!

AVB & sexy football?? I haven't seen sexy football at all this season.

What's there to be ashamed of?