Fernando Torres

[chrismada9 1,948]

What about the legend bhoularouz.

Couldn't cement a first team place in the side, so he rarely got to play. He was always behind Terry and Carvalho in the pecking order, and he got loaned to Sevilla!

and as for Sidwell... well, he just didn't cut it

[Ollie 4,400]

The first time Nando got the ball, he went between 2 defenders and shot, hit a defender, may of gone in the far corner. He looked sharp, very good signs. He was quick, his control was there and his vision was good too. He's not playing badly at all.

My stream was shit at first, kept stopping but the one i got from myp2p on sopcast later on in the first half was perfect

[spuz 143]

Number 9 is a curse. Apart from Jimmy of course.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Number 9 is a curse. Apart from Jimmy of course.

and of course, the King himself

[Ollie 4,400]

7 was a curse til Ramires. 9 is a curse til Torres, he'll come good and get the golden boot next season.

[TomCFC 356]

Every match is dominated by Torres talk. I just hope he silences his critics soon enough. People forget he's a brilliant player and I still can't believe we've got him.

[Tortilla9 390]

The first time Nando got the ball, he went between 2 defenders and shot, hit a defender, may of gone in the far corner. He looked sharp, very good signs. He was quick, his control was there and his vision was good too. He's not playing badly at all.

My stream was shit at first, kept stopping but the one i got from myp2p on sopcast later on in the first half was perfect

He did but there were large moments where neither he (or Drogba) were anywhere near the ball. Coincides with Stoke controlling the game for large moments.

[eldo 868]

He really was quick today.

[Term-X 7,891]

What about the legend bhoularouz.

Peter Osgood wore number 9..

and now Torres is wearing it.

[Tortilla9 390]

He really was quick today.

Were you at the match or did you watch on tv? I thought he looked quick (watching in sunny California) but sometimes its different in person. I also ask because the Telegraph (I think) said he's lost his pace. He seemed quick to me.

[chrismada9 1,948]

I also ask because the Telegraph (I think) said he's lost his pace. He seemed quick to me.

Torres did make an impact the moment he came on. He made that quick burst into the penalty box and nearly scored. His decision making let him down though.

On the plus side, he's getting closer to a goal with every chance he gets. Us Chelsea fans just need to stick by him and be patient.

[Term-X 7,891]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1372788/Ray-Wilkins-Chelsea-v-United--pity-Champions-League-final.html

[dodojojo 510]

Everyone gives the same advice as Wilkins but we rarely see it in the games.

And I don't believe Ancelotti will drop Drogba after having a good game on Saturday.

Give me strength if he starts Malouda.

[5354 204]

I have to agree with RW!!!

Torres seems to be the best chasing for balls instead of picking it up from deep!

[eldo 868]

Were you at the match or did you watch on tv? I thought he looked quick (watching in sunny California) but sometimes its different in person. I also ask because the Telegraph (I think) said he's lost his pace. He seemed quick to me.

Unfortunately I watched it on TV. He made a few speedy runs at defenders.

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Justified, he does need to improve and start clicking but it's not only him, our midfield and "wingers" are shaky. Our only proper wide attacking players are A.Cole and Ramires

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11668_6850199,00.html

[dodojojo 510]

If you're a striker and you haven't scored in 8 games then obviously there's room for improvement. Torres fans know this, it's just hard to say this sensibly because the majority view (out there) is that he's a huge flop. He needs to improve, his teammates need to improve too. I'd start hanging my head if I was a striker who laid the ball off and then rarely see it come back my way.

David Villa, Spain's greatest ever scorer, starting striker on the best club in the world, hasn't scored in six games for Barca. It happens.

[ElNinoSemper 18]

Have only just watched the matched, thought Fernando looked very good in the minutes he was in. Clearly the gelling isn't quite there yet with the rest of the team; his attempted 1-2 with Lampard didn't quite materialize, Lamps wasn't on the same page at all unfortunately. To me, it looked like Fernando was quicker and sharper than anyone else out there and they were just not reading/catching up with him. A bit frustrating really.