Fernando Torres

[magic weeds 446]

If you're going to make an attempt at a witty remark at least think of something logical. Because Torres has obviously hit the target since joining.

:goodpost:

[dodojojo 510]

Do you think the manager is showing confidence in him? Questioning publicly whether he should have started Torres against United. That makes it too easy to place the blame of the United losses on Torres' shoulders.

I THINK it's what should be done. Whether it's happening or not, ask Ancelotti.

[Tortilla9 390]

I THINK it's what should be done. Whether it's happening or not, ask Ancelotti.

I'm texting Ancelotti right now. I'll post his response as soon as I get it.

[dodojojo 510]

I'm texting Ancelotti right now. I'll post his response as soon as I get it.

[Fulham Broadway 16,862]

Sky, cunts that they are, headline news shouting this morning ''Torres still Fails to score''.

The fact that we're second escaped their radar.

Anyway the flipside of Torres arrival is the Drogster finding his form again :yes:

[TomCFC 356]

Interesting stuff from Carlo in post-match interviews, saying Torres didn't have many chances because when he came on, we didn't play so well. He also said he'll play the next game.

It's so frustrating seeing the media focus on Nando every game. It's not like he's not getting the chances or hitting the target. We're all behind him as fans, regardless of what the media want us to think.

[steve5221 91]

Interesting stuff from Carlo in post-match interviews, saying Torres didn't have many chances because when he came on, we didn't play so well. He also said he'll play the next game.

It's so frustrating seeing the media focus on Nando every game. It's not like he's not getting the chances or hitting the target. We're all behind him as fans, regardless of what the media want us to think.

[steve5221 91]

The stick he gets from the media is all down to the transfer fee. As soon as it is broken they will lay off him. I can see City breaking it this summer with a move for Bale if Spurs don't get top 4...

[St Abramovich 175]

The video is called "Never Gone" in reference to his class.

[dodojojo 510]

Interesting stuff from Carlo in post-match interviews, saying Torres didn't have many chances because when he came on, we didn't play so well.

Where's the rest of the quote where Carlo said, "...due to the fact that I insist on playing Anelka, Drogba and Torres together"?

[Tortilla9 390]

I think most of us agree the 4-4-2 doesn't work for Chelsea or for Torres. The 4-3-3 works best for Chelsea is the consensus. In any games Torres has played, has he been the central player in the line? I'm just curious.

[ElNinoSemper 18]

I will just be happy if he gets a full ninety minutes on the pitch. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think that's happened yet. For a striker that's low in confidence, being substituted at every turn most certainly does not help. I understand that with other players such as Drogba playing their way back to form, Torres cannot be an automatic starter. The team needs the goals, the points and therefore the striker on form should rightly start each game. But do think Ancelotti hasn't done a good enough job with Torres. Starting him against Liverpool was a massive mistake. He started off on the wrong foot and has never really recovered. Giving him ten minutes against easy sides when we were coasting was also a colossal blunder. Instead, Torres will probably play against a rival top team when the spotlight will be at its harshest. I don't understand how and why Ancelotti thinks this is the way to manage Fernando.

[Term-X 7,891]

[chrismada9 1,948]

The big question should be When will the media shut the fuck up!

That's the reason why he hasn't scored yet. Because the media make such a big deal over his big money transfer that it puts pressure on him to score goals.

[dodojojo 510]

I will just be happy if he gets a full ninety minutes on the pitch. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think that's happened yet. For a striker that's low in confidence, being substituted at every turn most certainly does not help. I understand that with other players such as Drogba playing their way back to form, Torres cannot be an automatic starter. The team needs the goals, the points and therefore the striker on form should rightly start each game. But do think Ancelotti hasn't done a good enough job with Torres. Starting him against Liverpool was a massive mistake. He started off on the wrong foot and has never really recovered. Giving him ten minutes against easy sides when we were coasting was also a colossal blunder. Instead, Torres will probably play against a rival top team when the spotlight will be at its harshest. I don't understand how and why Ancelotti thinks this is the way to manage Fernando.

Yeah, hindsight between 20/20, Ancelotti's management and specifically his time management of Torres has been...hhmmm...assbackwards. Started him straight away. Held him out against the weaker sides and started him against the top teams. Now he's playing him less and in the very formations that don't help him. I'd rather Torres not start against West Ham and certainly not with Anelka.

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Torres a very nice guy, he does not like conflict (Moment with Rio-twat does not count). To play at Chelsea, he need to be more brazen at the field.

[ElNinoSemper 18]

Guess he didn't need ninety minutes after all. Still, would be nice though.

[Tortilla9 390]

Liverpool fans abusing Dani Pacheco (@dani37pacheco) on twitter for congratulating Torres for scoring. Dani has since removed the post. Posts left up said how much Torres helped him as a person and what a Spanish hero he was to him and he was happy for him and his family. Liverpool fans are morons.