Samuel Eto'o

[Jase 43,479]

Never mind his performances, one thing good about Eto'o is that he seems to use his experience to be a leader and lead the team when necessary. Did it at Everton back in September IIRC and again tonight with Willian, when the team walked out of the tunnel for the second half, as well as telling the others to keep their focus/concentration as he was subbed off. Such things are invaluable in tense situation(s) like today. (Pretty sure he has done the same in other games but just couldn't see it.)

[BlueLyon 9,359]

I like him more and more. He is basicaly teaching our players to be better, how to improve and motivate themselves. Too bad he isnt younger, but I would love to keep him for another year, certainly ahead of Torres and Ba. New striker, Lukaku and Etoo would be great.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He is becoming a bit of a general for us, the way Ballack and Drogba were for us. That sort of experience is vital in coaching the kids of the team, like Eden and Oscar. That sort of experience is as good as a goal or an assist.

[The Skipper 20,593]

So unlucky not to score today but still very good. Our number one striker IMO.

[Hamon 103]

Only God knows how much I love him, speaking in football terms.

Why has time to flow? Why couldn't he stay 26-27 forever?

Like this:

Nobody would care about any other striker with such an Eto'o and this Chelsea, this beautiful machine Mourinho is building, would be absolutely the best team on the planet right now.

[Las7 951]

I thought he did well in the first half and was unlucky not to get a goal when his shot slammed against the woodwork. Sadly he disappeared in the second half and Jose maybe should have inserted Oscar sooner for him.

In the end I can't complain since we won and he did his share of work closing down the opposition and making space for Hazard.

Would have been nicer if Willian had looked for Eto'o instead of Ramires in that chance in the first half since Eto'o was all alone on the right wing and I'm more confident in his finishing.

[The_Flash 1,144]

I was so hopeful after the Utd game, however sadly it seems to have been a fluke. He is back to being woeful. We might as well have had no striker on yesterday he was terrible, So many chances he wasted. It was hard to watch when the rest of the team did brilliant. Ah well just as well our defenders can score

[Styles 9,790]

The ball bounced up just as he hit which is why he hit the bar, would have been a goal otherwise.

Very good game, he presses really well and intelligently. I wish he was 3 years younger.

[The_Flash 1,144]

The ball bounced up just as he hit which is why he hit the bar, would have been a goal otherwise.

Very good game, he presses really well and intelligently. I wish he was 3 years younger.

Ok...i often wonder if i am seeing a different game...he was terrible.

[Special Juan 27,439]

His constant closing down alone was enough for me, he never stopped.

[Styles 9,790]

Ok...i often wonder if i am seeing a different game...he was terrible.

Watch the game again and keep an eye on him.

[The_Flash 1,144]

No its ok i have now seen it 3 times and he still did ******* nothing. We must give Ba a shot, he can't be worse. I like Samuel I do but he is so inconsistent and was poor yesterday I am sorry.

[yuvala 2,167]

I really admire his dedication and passion.

However he's obviously not even half the player he used to be..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I was so hopeful after the Utd game, however sadly it seems to have been a fluke. He is back to being woeful. We might as well have had no striker on yesterday he was terrible, So many chances he wasted. It was hard to watch when the rest of the team did brilliant. Ah well just as well our defenders can score

I think we were watching different games. The Samu I did gave his absolute all, and in games like that, that is all you can ask of a striker playing in a team that doesn't need a striker.

[Special Juan 27,439]

There wasn't a bad player on the field, end of.

I think there is a notion that if a striker doesn't score he's been poor, not the case here. He works his cock off last night, I don't know what more could of been asked of him that he didn't carry out. Yes he never scored but fuck me did he put a shift in.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

His pressing and link up play was quite amazing. Truly a team player.

Well played Samuel!

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Just sublime today. Movement, pressing, link-up, everything. If Hazard wasn't from another planet, he'd have been my MOTM.

[Barbara 15,149]

The only striker that we should keep from the ones we currently have.

A lot of class and experience, he didn't score, but he's had a GREAT match, not only with the assist, but how he's linked up, dribbled, helped our attack.

I want him to stay and be our 3rd striker