Barbara 15,149 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I feel like if he starts scoring goals like the one he did today and carries on with the linkup he'll be the most useful striker we could use now. Chelsea doesn't (or won't) play a striker as a target-man - something most strikers like Falcão, Cavani, Suarez normally play (and something Lukaku also favors). We need the guys who take opportunities, like van Persie, Lewa and if Eto'o starts doing that for us (something Torres can still offer if he continues his recent improvement curve), it may work just fine. I feel like this is what we require the most from our strikers, to linkup, and take those chances. Eto'o has two advantages over Torres imo: strength - I feel Eto'o is better for physical matches (although Ba is better than both on that - and only that), and dribbling/taking-on - although this one not because Eto'o is great on that (he is at most decent at this point in his career), but because Torres is terrible. So if he isn't bad physically, if he can pass by opponents decently, all we need him now is to remember his clinical finishing and net some of those few opportunities we create for our strikers.If Torres carries on from his form in the past 2-3 games before today's, I think we'll end up the season with a decent amount of goals scored by our strikers. nadavTKL and Kish9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 that's why it's a foul apparentlyHuh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,491 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Huh? can't tackle a GK when he's bouncing the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 can't tackle a GK when he's bouncing the ball. Hmm, I think you're actually right. Check page 23 here: http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/refereeing/law_12_fouls_misconduct_en_47379.pdfThe keeper is considered in possession of the ball while bouncing it, so no opponent is allowed to challenge him. But looking at the same page, we should have had about a dozen indirect free kicks inside the area yesterday because according to the rules, the keeper is not allowed to keep hold of the ball for more than 6 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 How is it a foul? He got the ball.Goalkeeper bounced the ball as opposed to dropping it, if he'd dropped it wouldn't have been a foul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Goalkeeper bounced the ball as opposed to dropping it, if he'd dropped it wouldn't have been a foul.Yeah, I checked the rules:Hmm, I think you're actually right. Check page 23 here: http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/afdeveloping/refereeing/law_12_fouls_misconduct_en_47379.pdfThe keeper is considered in possession of the ball while bouncing it, so no opponent is allowed to challenge him. But looking at the same page, we should have had about a dozen indirect free kicks inside the area yesterday because according to the rules, the keeper is not allowed to keep hold of the ball for more than 6 seconds. OneMoSalah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 very little mention that he seemed to handle the ball outside the box and should have been red carded OneMoSalah, kellzfresh, Barbara and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDY 1,290 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I don't like limited forwards either but I'd take a limited forward who scores goals over a forward that does other things right but doesn't score goals. Either way I've never though Eto'o is a limited forward/striker, he has many attributes in his game some might be dull due to his years but he is only a stop gap this season in any case and he is starting to score goals which is why he was bought. Easy to say you'd take a limited striker that scores goals but a limited striker wouldn't survive in our system. How many teams actually play with a 'fox in the box' nowadays? Football has moved on from these type of players.But I agree that if you scoring goals on top being a good all round player then that's fantastic. I just get the impression sometimes with fans that they are stuck in the past a bit and if a striker is not scoring then he must be awful. The guy sitting behind me yesterday was saying Eto'o had done 'fuck all' all game. This was before he scored but I really wonder what people are watching sometimes. The Skipper and Barbara 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Easy to say you'd take a limited striker that scores goals but a limited striker wouldn't survive in our system. How many teams actually play with a 'fox in the box' nowadays? Football has moved on from these type of players.But I agree that if you scoring goals on top being a good all round player then that's fantastic. I just get the impression sometimes with fans that they are stuck in the past a bit and if a striker is not scoring then he must be awful. The guy sitting behind me yesterday was saying Eto'o had done 'fuck all' all game. This was before he scored but I really wonder what people are watching sometimes.That's true, while Eto'o hasn't been scoring i think his overall play for us has been fine. Makes the slating off him bewildering, even more so given the time and excuses given to Torres. Barbara 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! KamikazeBlue 337 Posted October 20, 2013 Popular Post! Share Posted October 20, 2013 second time lucky!! Despiadado.Maleante, Jusek, NiclasCFC and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRILvQ3d05Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I absolutely loved his goal at the weekend, the composure and power of the finish was sublime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I absolutely loved his goal at the weekend, the composure and power of the finish was sublime.I thought the way he controlled the ball in the crowd, created space with quick feet then finished coolly and clinically was very Raul-esque. I loved his celebration, btw. Very passionate and the way he ran towards the fans was great to see. kellzfresh and Tomo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I thought the way he controlled the ball in the crowd, created space with quick feet then finished coolly and clinically was very Raul-esque. I loved his celebration, btw. Very passionate and the way he ran towards the fans was great to see.Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Flash 1,144 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 ETOO SIGNING CARTOON AUTOBIOGRAPHY IN MEGASTORE NEXT WEEKPosted on: Mon 21 Oct 2013Samuel Eto'o will be signing copies of the first volume of his cartoon autobiography in the Chelsea Megastore on Wednesday 30 October.The Cameroonian striker, who joined the Blues in the summer and scored his first goal on Saturday, will be in the Stamford Bridge Megastore from 4pm to 5.30pm. Supporters are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment.All proceeds from the sale of the book go to the Samuel Eto'o Foundation, which helps provide emergency aid and encourages education, basic health and social inclusion for the disadvantaged in West Africa. Please note that only 'Samuel Eto'o - Birth of a Champion' books will be signed. Once you have purchased the book - which will be available in-store priced at £12.99 - you will need to join the queue and be given a wristband to be seen. There will be a limit of one signature per person.Terms and Conditions:- Only 'Samuel Eto'o - Birth of a Champion' books will be signed. Once you have purchased a book you will need to join the queue and be given a wristband to be seen.- Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.- Only one signature per person.- Once capacity has been reached the queue will be capped and communicated via the website. - Megastore management's decision is final on who will be seen.- Player appearance and timings are subject to change/cancellation at the last minute.- Photo opportunities will be limited.Damn living in Scotland, so lucky people who can go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Only a 20-second long interview.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRILvQ3d05Q Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Seems to have a great attitude, hope he keeps it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Only a 20-second long interview.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRILvQ3d05Qscroll up a bit mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseasMessiah 304 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I think it's not a stretch to say we have three strikers in form now. Not in goalscoring form but all three have somewhat played well recently. CHOULO19 and Blue Armour 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 scroll up a bit mate Scroll up? What is that? NiclasCFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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