Ludicrous to keep Malouda?

[manpe 10,861]

TBH, i don't think Malouda leaving would leave our attacking third sparse...

We have the 4 obvious ones, Mata, Marin, Hazard, Oscar, then ramires who has been played wide, Raul Meireles who didn't do it well but played CAM in the last game, Sturridge has only really ever played RW for us, not to mention Kakuta still hasn't technically left yet and thorgan is still here, also adding to the fact that a player like lampard could move up to CAM and whoever is in the middle (i.e. Mata, Hazard, or Oscar) could move out wide... So if you assume gael and thorgan will go on loan, that leaves is with 7/8 players, which is plenty of depth imo... Still think he is useful but isn't a necessary player to keep.

Lampard and Meireles aren't wingers and they don't fit the number 10 role anymore. Sturridge is a striker, period. Kakuta is nowhere near first team material. Thorgan? Does anybody seriously consider him a first team player? By that logic we could consider the whole academy and we'd never be sparse. And it's time to put Ramires back where he belongs.

Of course we could revert to panic selections, but I'd rather have somebody natural there.

Malouda himself is hardly an attacking threat. And speaking of his defending, you saw what he did at Euros against Spain right?

Say what you say, but he is an attacking player. Much more than the suggested alternatives Essien or Romeu. And no, I didn't see what he did at the Euros, but don't care either... It was not Chelsea and it was one situation. Generally he defends better than Mata. Can't comment on Hazard and Marin, but by the looks of it they are not much better.

[Spike 12,049]

Malouda himself is hardly an attacking threat. And speaking of his defending, you saw what he did at Euros against Spain right?

You mean the instance where he allowed Xabi Alonso's beard to waltz right by him and first time volly the ball into the back of the net?

[Sheva. 5,373]

You mean the instance where he allowed Xabi Alonso's beard to waltz right by him and first time volly the ball into the back of the net?

Yep.

Say what you say, but he is an attacking player. Much more than the suggested alternatives Essien or Romeu. And no, I didn't see what he did at the Euros, but don't care either... It was not Chelsea and it was one situation. Generally he defends better than Mata. Can't comment on Hazard and Marin, but by the looks of it they are not much better.

I'm just saying if you want to defend, then what's the point of bringing in Malouda, who is not exactly good at it.

Just switch the formation, bring on another midfielder, and we should be more compact at the back. And also still have 3 forwards in the line up.

[manpe 10,861]

You mean the instance where he allowed Xabi Alonso's beard to waltz right by him and first time volly the ball into the back of the net?

Ah yes, I've seen the gif. That was bad, true

[Spike 12,049]

Ah yes, I've seen the gif. That was bad, true

Have you ever seen a beard score such an important goal?

[manpe 10,861]

Have you ever seen a beard score such an important goal?

Mine always assists me in scoring, that's why I have one. Probably my best academy investment. Once it scored itself, the goal didn't like that.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Lampard and Meireles aren't wingers and they don't fit the number 10 role anymore. Sturridge is a striker, period. Kakuta is nowhere near first team material. Thorgan? Does anybody seriously consider him a first team player? By that logic we could consider the whole academy and we'd never be sparse. And it's time to put Ramires back where he belongs.

Of course we could revert to panic selections, but I'd rather have somebody natural there.

Say what you say, but he is an attacking player. Much more than the suggested alternatives Essien or Romeu. And no, I didn't see what he did at the Euros, but don't care either... It was not Chelsea and it was one situation. Generally he defends better than Mata. Can't comment on Hazard and Marin, but by the looks of it they are not much better.

I know they are not wingers, but i am simply saying that the likes or ramires and still Lampard imo aswell can all move into the CAM position and one of the 3/4 can then move to the wing, so it is not a defniate 4 people and we need him for depth... Also i agree sturridge is a ST, but i would still rather have Danny at RW than Malouda at LW...

[Ollie 4,400]

I like Malouda, i really do but the nail was hit in the first line. 2010 was his year, that was 3 years ago. We can keep him for his experience with helping the youngsters adapt etc but i can't see him making any sort of impact next season. Regarding what he has won and played for in his Chelsea career, so had Kalou, didn't mean he was good but they played with great players in a super Chelsea era. Malouda has had a good Chelsea career for sure but this would be more dramatic if he had 4 years left. I'm in no doubts that this will be his last year if he stays as he only has one year left to run. Robbie didn't even play him when he took over from AVB, he favoured Kalou, probably because of his age. Even in the UCL final, he came on with only 15 minutes left, Robbie opted for Ryan Bertrand on the left side of midfield which must've said something and i don't remember him doing much when he came on. Last season was hugely disappointing for him.

He has looked alright in pre season tho to be honest but we should be keeping him for experience rather than his ability. He's played well in some big games i,e Wembley games and Old Trafford in 2010 but i don't think he has the big game in him any more. I would be more confident seeing even Benayoun in a game against Real Madrid at the Bernaneu than i would Malouda. Hazard, Oscar and Mata are the real deal. Marin has the pace and ability to be a great player too and i would trust all of these in big games because for their ages, they all have played some big games and tournaments in their careers already and like i already said, Malouda was left out of the UCL Final for a teenage left back at right wing so i don't think Flo Mo is still here for his big game prowess.

Malouda is still here because maybe nobody will pay him what he's on here, he has experience and he's a popular guy in the dressing room or on the training ground. I like Malouda, he's had a good Chelsea career, not a great one but a good one. He's in his 30's now and Robbie quite clearly showed that he's not gonna be the man to play for his team. Suddenly.... Robbie now has the job and who has he bought in? 3 players who occupy Malouda's area of the pitch and still looking for more.

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

Like some said, watch the Spain vs France game and the Xabi Alonso goal. That alone shows why he has to go. The parasite only wants to stay because no one else will pay his wages. A dirty leech, and I find it amusing that people are using the "experience" card as a reason to keep him. Yes, he certainly as a lot of experience on being lazy and extremely frustrated.

I don't care if we have to exterminate his contract and pay him compensation. I do not want him in the squad anymore.

[Fulham Broadway 16,968]

I shall continue to support him from the stands... and also call him a lazy fucking cunt now and then out of frustration.

End of the day the judgement of the managerial staff is final, and they are optimistic that he can have a good season -so back the French international employee until otherwise.

[Strike 7,295]

good article as always.

malouda's experience complements the youth revolution taking place now. no reason to let him go just yet. we are short of wingers anyway

[capriccioso 2,545]

A parasite is what appears to have taken residence in my stomach in the last couple of hours, not Florent Malouda.

[Fulham Broadway 16,968]

A parasite is what appears to have taken residence in my stomach in the last couple of hours, not Florent Malouda.

If its a helminth youll be ok -a protozoa and you need some kind of treatment. If its Florent he'll be strolling around for ages

[╫rue Blue 47]

my thought is just simple one, maybe we need to keep 1 exp player of attacking player, and if choose between benayoun or malouda

i choose malouda, because bena playing type is already had in such marin, etc

but little more strenght powerfull body is what malouda can offer

plus decent cross from touchline (not from deep or middle because his timing or decision often bad), but for me when he cross from the wing, its still good

and his link with ashley is good, ( like TS already point out)

[BlueLion. 21,491]

You are a fantastic writer Alex. I bust my ass off in attempts to compose a piece like this but i always tend to fail with narratives.

I hope my post directed at you earlier wasn't the catalyst of you making this thread because I did feel a little harsh on Malouda considering the impact he had in his early Chelsea career of which you mentioned. Maybe it would be a good idea to keep him on for another season as a bit part player but nothing more.

Perseverance is always key when writing. And practice. And also patience. Pair those with a half-decent vocabulary and a metaphor or two and you'll do fine! You should give it a go, the more writers we have the better! I do appreciate the comment.

And your post sort of was a catalyst, but I find some of my best work is actually an emotive eulogy to our players, ie the recent ones regarding Drogba and Petr. I just fancied writing about something... controversial. This fit the bill.

[The Rising Sun 709]

Malouda will always be remembered as a chelsea great.

However, at this point in time, IMO there are enough players ahead of him in terms of subs.

Its not that he is bad, but i feel he cant change a game anymore.

If we are not winning and Malouda comes on as a sub instead of say Marin or Sturridge or Ramires(for his Pace and workrate) or whichever other players we might sign, that is what infuriates me.

Nothing against him or his abilities

However, if we are winning, he will be a calm influence to see the match out.( as a sub )

Catch 22.

[zolayes 14,489]

A few spelling mistakes aside ("Price Harry", created a few laughs), you are a much more magnificent as an author than that prententious and pompous phony BlueLion.

prententious.??????? nice new word to add to my vocabulary

[DDA 9,713]

Perseverance is always key when writing. And practice. And also patience. Pair those with a half-decent vocabulary and a metaphor or two and you'll do fine! You should give it a go, the more writers we have the better! I do appreciate the comment.

And your post sort of was a catalyst, but I find some of my best work is actually an emotive eulogy to our players, ie the recent ones regarding Drogba and Petr. I just fancied writing about something... controversial. This fit the bill.

I'll take all of those things into account when i Resurrect my feeble attempts at writing an interesting thread! =)