Fernando Torres

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

He showed some acceleration today, I liked what I saw.

You never know it with Torres in a Chelsea shirt but I think he earned a start in our next match. Well done Fernando.

[Kinol 337]

I dont want to take anything away from him but he came on during a time in the game where lots of spaces started to open in Fulhams defence and it became easier for us to play.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I dont want to take anything away from him but he came on during a time in the game where lots of spaces started to open in Fulhams defence and it became easier to us to play.

Indeed, this is a very good point. As I said in the post match thread, from the 80th minute (possibly 70th in actual fact) it was more open for the team to play a quicker style of football that allowed Torres to look that sharp. Had Eto'o been on during that, you'd have got the same kind of display.

Has Eto'o had a chance to showcase his talent? Not yet, because of the dire nature of today's game. Has Torres earned a start in our next game? Considering it's v. Swindon, perhaps there is a case for that.

In any case, I hope people aren't fooled into thinking Torres can lead the line for us just because Eto'o is yet to deliver.

[Blue Armour 4,278]

Indeed, this is a very good point. As I said in the post match thread, from the 80th minute (possibly 70th in actual fact) it was more open for the team to play a quicker style of football that allowed Torres to look that sharp. Had Eto'o been on during that, you'd have got the same kind of display.

Has Eto'o had a chance to showcase his talent? Not yet, because of the dire nature of today's game. Has Torres earned a start in our next game? Considering it's v. Swindon, perhaps there is a case for that.

In any case, I hope people aren't fooled into thinking Torres can lead the line for us just because Eto'o is yet to deliver.

No, not at all. Its quite clear, Eto'o is much better against certain types of opposition especially the kind that defend deep.

Its good that we finally have some variety in terms of striker options.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If he starts against Swindon he'll bag a brace, at least.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Here's our striker situation

Ba does well in domestic tournaments

Torres does well in Europe.

Eto'o...uh, nobody does well in the premiership.

[NishC300 1,865]

Feels terrible that City got Aguero and we got stuck with Torres.........

[bluesman2610 1,341]

Feels terrible that City got Aguero and we got stuck with Torres.........

Was thinking the same thing when I watched the City v. United match today

[Tomo 21,733]

Wright-Phillips, Ben Haim, Benayoun and Torres.

Tell me more about how better it is to sign Premier League proven players

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Best player today, for me. Made some great runs, beatiful assist, and unlicky not to have been found a couple of times by his teammates

[lucio 5,418]

Best player today, for me. Made some great runs, beatiful assist, and unlicky not to have been found a couple of times by his teammates

still falls over 50 times a game and shows poor finishing

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

still falls over 50 times a game and shows poor finishing

Some people can never give him credit..

[Blue Armour 4,278]

Yes he might have squandered two chances when put through on goal, but credit where its due.

His assist to Ramires was great, and showed that he still has flashes of brilliance in him. He looks to have finally settled well into this team.

[ANDRECHO 432]

If He keeps his performance in 3 0 4 matches.....

[The_Flash 1,144]

Great performance today and deserves the credit for giving 100% today and putting all the nonsense from the media and everyone. He could have got a few more, Willian was too greedy which sadly stopped him from getting another.

Great show definitely Man of the Match

[ja1 1,166]

I didn't think his performance was that good, and bar the assist was pretty typical of Torres. Aimless dribbles into defenders, poor decision making(see final dribble), he missed two one on ones, spent about 30 minutes missing in the second half.

The assist was genius. Other than that it was a forgettable performance. Harsh/ruthless but how I saw it, certainly not what the SS commentators were exaggerating.

[meetdoscar 335]

If we played swindon every weekend torres will only be behind messi and CR7.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

He's getting the shirt fo the Spurs game in my book. Let us hope he grabs it.