Kevin-Prince Boateng

[Leif 6,006]

I think it'd take him time to adjust to a central role again. I believe it's his preferred position, but by 'central' I do mean in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2; not as deep as he'd play in a 4-2-3-1. I'm not sure how he'd adapt to such a deep role.

I have faith that he'll be able to do it though with Jose's guidance. He's not had many if any major injuries in recent times so he'll still be that steel powerhouse, so any lack of tackling or interception ability should in theory be made up for with brute force and tenacity in his hassling of opponents.

I've mentioned this comparison before and it does sound odd considering Boateng has played far further forward, but his qualities really are just like Essien of old - only not as refined, consistent or simply as good - which is understandable since Essien is one of the G.O.A.T box-to-box midfielders.

[Bacika 188]

Another bullshit story

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I just went with Kevin Boateng on drink and he told me he would love to join us but was hurt after Mou told him he has bad hair cut. The deal is now off and Chelsea will look after Derek Boateng as alternative because Roman wants to hear Boa-boa teng-teng cheering at Stamford bridge.

[Jusek 2,031]

Another bullshit story

[English Freak 456]

I think it'd take him time to adjust to a central role again. I believe it's his preferred position, but by 'central' I do mean in a 4-3-3 or 4-4-2; not as deep as he'd play in a 4-2-3-1. I'm not sure how he'd adapt to such a deep role.

I have faith that he'll be able to do it though with Jose's guidance. He's not had many if any major injuries in recent times so he'll still be that steel powerhouse, so any lack of tackling or interception ability should in theory be made up for with brute force and tenacity in his hassling of opponents.

I've mentioned this comparison before and it does sound odd considering Boateng has played far further forward, but his qualities really are just like Essien of old - only not as refined, consistent or simply as good - which is understandable since Essien is one of the G.O.A.T box-to-box midfielders.

Hopefully the Boateng deal falls through...we don't need him :blue scalf:

[Stats 7,158]

On his reported interest of KPB, Mourinho said "we want football players, not fashion models. Last year he had more hairstyles than goals".

[Leif 6,006]

No, no he didn't.

[Stats 7,158]

Yes, he did. Mourinho is fully quoted saying this. Do your research.

[Spike 12,049]

Boateng signing would give me another reason to start taking meds again. Zoink!

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Yes, he did. Mourinho is fully quoted saying this. Do your research.

Source? I thought it was just some false twitter quote.

[Stats 7,158]

Source? I thought it was just some false twitter quote.

I was watching ESPN Press Pass and they stated what Mourinho had said. Can't remember if they used a source however if they were to publish false quotes from a manager which was not true, they could have legal action taken against them. He definitely said it. If you type in, there are a few sources.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

I just went with Kevin Boateng on drink and he told me he would love to join us but was hurt after Mou told him he has bad hair cut. The deal is now off and Chelsea will look after Derek Boateng as alternative because Roman wants to hear Boa-boa teng-teng cheering at Stamford bridge.

I can confirm this

[Jase 43,479]

I was watching ESPN Press Pass and they stated what Mourinho had said. Can't remember if they used a source however if they were to publish false quotes from a manager which was not true, they could have legal action taken against them. He definitely said it. If you type in, there are a few sources.

But there is this...

Tancredi Palmeri ‏@tancredipalmeri

Warning: the Mourinho quote on Boateng haircuts is a HOAX. Absolutely fake, not a single source where he said that. For all those asking

Anyway, true or not the quote, it's the fact anyway about KPB changing his haircuts more times than he scored last season.

[Pascal Newton 33]

The guy who ended Ballack's career? No!

[different level 1,056]

This cunt should stay away from Chelsea as far as possible. Can't forget what he did to Ballack.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Very good player, can do a fine job for us at CDM but he is a cunt and practically ended Ballack's last big tournament hope so he can go fuck himself.

[Clevemayer 764]

what's this shit about Ballack here? Balack SLAPPED him in his face FIRST, he reacted to that, and I can tell you, every footballplayer will do THIS reaction, so Ballack shouldn't act like he can do everything he wants.

That aside very good player he and maybe more then that, for 25 Mio he would be a steal.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

If we want to buy a midfielder from milan i'd much rather it be montolivo.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

what's this shit about Ballack here? Balack SLAPPED him in his face FIRST, he reacted to that, and I can tell you, every footballplayer will do THIS reaction, so Ballack shouldn't act like he can do everything he wants.

That aside very good player he and maybe more then that, for 25 Mio he would be a steal.

The Ballack slap was wrong but that does not in any way justify that horrible tackle. Slaps don't end people's careers, horrible tackles do.

Very good player, can do a fine job for us at CDM but he is a cunt and practically ended Ballack's last big tournament hope so he can go fuck himself.

Did I miss something?

[Clevemayer 764]

The Ballack slap was wrong but that does not in any way justify that horrible tackle. Slaps don't end people's careers, horrible tackles do.

Did I miss something?

It wasn't a horrible tackle, he did hit him on his ankle, this happens, but you noway can say it was horrible like that Eduardo one.

so please and Ballack knew what he did there, it just came back at him and he had bad luck not play'n at the WC after that still, I think the main reason for himmissing was what he did there...