themightyblue 443 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 And since when does signing Willian mean we won't sign a striker, even though Jose has said we'll definitely get one! Some deals take much longer than others, with Willian we knew the price Anzhi wanted so we matched it. With Rooney, De Rossi etc we have to negotiate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmin 2,484 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I think Abramovich hit Tottenham with this move (remember Levy's attitude when we wanted to sign Modric) and Mourinho hit Real Madrid (they won't be able to buy Bale at least for the moment). I think it's a double personal vendetta and I hope that they will be able to manage the consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,314 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Good signing , one for pissing off Sp*rs, and two for keeping Luiz happy. They both use the same hair salon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themightyblue 443 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Oscar, KDB, Van Ginkel, Ramires doesn't affect Josh, Chalobah and RLC? You guys are even more naive than I thought.Oscar and KDB would both start for almost any team in the World and would be on their way out if they aren't first choice which means we have to pigeon hole both players there if we want to keep both.So yes Mou would rather play those two deeper rather than the aforementioned players.Well considering Lamps, Essien, Mikel will likely be on there way out in the next few years, no it won't affect them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,938 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 But it does not mean that Mata cannot play there. Look at Ozil. He is not quick but he does a good job when out wide. Mata can do same, despite lacking the pace. Yes, Willian will help us out wide but that is jumping to conclusions to think he is signing William because Mata cannot play out wide.I didn't actually say that is why Willian was signed but Mata is average out wide. When I look at the Chelsea team I want to see skill, pace and power on the flanks with the genius of Mata in the middle. Then I feel we are capable of beating the likes of Madrid, Barca, Byern ect. Starting with Mata lw, rw against a side like City or Byern you know that flank is pretty much of no use to us throught out the game in terms of attacking directly. In Matas first season we saw that a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,142 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I didn't actually say that is why Willian was signed but Mata is average out wide. When I look at the Chelsea team I want to see skill, pace and power on the flanks with the genius of Mata in the middle. Then I feel we are capable of beating the likes of Madrid, Barca, Byern ect. Starting with Mata lw, rw against a side like City or Byern you know that flank is pretty much of no use to us throught out the game in terms of attacking directly. In Matas first season we saw that a lot.I was referring to BlueMourinhoKing who made that comment. I partly agree with you but ignore the Villa game, when Mata is out wide right for instance, he will not necessarily stay there. He will roam all about the pitch looking for the ball, dropping into holes and I think Mourinho still sees this in him and once Mata is fully match sharp I believe he would do a good job out there. Like Ozil, he sometimes will start off there but gradually interchange positions within the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilvorak 3,734 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Literally two seconds ago you wanted us to sign a "DLP"; which would do exactly what you want us NOT to do.I said a DLP would have been more sensible than signing Willian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Man City look like favourites for the league this season. Why? They have top quality players in every position and in depth. They have 4 or so strikers who would be undisputed #1 strikers for the majority of the other clubs in the world. Man City's strength is scoring goals, so they focus on goalscorers. Jovetic, Aguero, Dzeko, Negredo. How did Juventus go about winning Serie A last season? By having the best defence record in the league, players being: Chiellini, Cáceres, Barzagli, Bonucci, Marrone. Juve's strength is their defence and thus they've kept it packed with players to ensure injuries etc. won't be too costly. Now a team who use the exact same formation as us and are best to compare to, favourites for the league this season, Bayern Munich: Thiago, Ribery, Robben, Shaqiri, Gotze, Muller, Kroos. That's 7.You play to your strengths. Our strengths are mainly in retaining the ball and making a lot of passes in the opposition's box area (roughly). As it's our main strength, we must make sure that the players responsible for this strength are properly covered and up to scratch. Moses did a lot this pre-season, but half as much last season. We shouldn't pass up signing a should-be-superstar just because "Moses is a fine squad player". You don't win titles with a "fine" squad. You win titles with an exceptional squad. Willian is a better player than Moses. So why not sign him? Don't be scared of depth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidzeret 2,257 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Willian deal can piss Spuds offOffers another option in the midfield as a DLP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,909 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Adrian Durham on talkSport thinks Jose is SCARED OF AVB.HAHAHAHAHA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 This club is an embarassment at times. What an utterly pointless signing.Thought the club was finally beyond insane deals like this. Seems not.Another 4 or 5 careers wasted with this signing it seems. Chalobah, McEachran, Piazon, Loftus Cheek etc arent getting any chances anymore.Pathetic.sorry you have so little faith in our new coach ,,,The players you name are at least 3 years away from being regular starters . Sadly I can't see Joshever making the grade with us and I have doubts as well about Cheek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jusek 2,031 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Golazo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22mek22 133 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 is there any chance that he will not obtain a work permit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo191 173 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 is there any chance that he will not obtain a work permit?Not a single one! No! There is not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Like a BOSS!No, like a Jose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I here Ozil is available for 38 million if we are goin to sign a playmaker why not sign him instead of willian??http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2400811/Manchester-United-ready-pounce-Real-Madrid-ace-Mesut-Ozil.htmlToo little, too late, I feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22mek22 133 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Not a single one! No! There is not!how long will it take for him to get one then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christo191 173 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 how long will it take for him to get one then?Well he is in London already, then I think it won't be long, he has been caped so no problem what so ever this to be complete by Monday IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 if only we'd sign Rooney now and Roman with a last minute gift to Mourinho would get Witsel from his russian friends rooneyeden mata willian witsel rami :sweating: :sweating: :sweating: :sweating: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Might as well move Oscar to the pivot now.CechAzpi - Luiz - Terry - ColeRamires - OscarWillian - Mata - HazardLukakuOr Hazard as CF? 4-2-2-2CechAzpi - Luiz - Terry - ColeRamires - OscarKDB WillianMata - Hazard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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