BlueLyon 9,359 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 That's a myth, the only top defence in the premierleague is ours, and Costa won't be facing them.City's is ok, Arsenal's is sometimes solid but other times all over the place, Liverpool and Spurs defences belong on the comedy channel and as for the bottom half teams..................PL defences were at there best tactically between 2005-2009, ever since 2011 the defensive quality has declined rapidly.Yes but teams will sit deep against us and Costa in spain scored most goals against open defences. Hell he wont have such space here available. Thats only reason I question Costa buy. Maybe we should throw another 10/20m and get striker who can do about everything (unfortunely no one is available).And if City gets Mangala, they will have realy good defence, unless Mangala flops big time.Since you are speaking, PL defences were much better in past indeed. Cech, Riccy, Terry, Cole; Saar, Rio, Vidic, Evra,.etc...those were amazing defenders, but the fall isnt just in premier league. Other leagues are weaking too, there is no Puyol, Salgado, Helguera in spain anymore or Thuram, Blanc in france. Every year, we are having worse and worse defenders, even so called best in world ala Luiz, Hummels, Ramos, Pique (lol) etc can be real flops on their day more often than not. Cannavaro, Terry, Puyol etc had much more competition in past. They were equal to each other but if any of those was playing now; he would be best defender in world by miles. Worth 100m if Luiz is 50. Saddly the quality has lowered and I hope Mou finds quality CB prospects (I hope Zouma can be that guy) that will lead our defence in future because finding realy good and proven CB nowdays is impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Yes but teams will sit deep against us and Costa in spain scored most goals against open defences. Hell he wont have such space here available. Thats only reason I question Costa buy. Maybe we should throw another 10/20m and get striker who can do about everything (unfortunely no one is available).And if City gets Mangala, they will have realy good defence, unless Mangala flops big time.Since you are speaking, PL defences were much better in past indeed. Cech, Riccy, Terry, Cole; Saar, Rio, Vidic, Evra,.etc...those were amazing defenders, but the fall isnt just in premier league. Other leagues are weaking too, there is no Puyol, Salgado, Helguera in spain anymore or Thuram, Blanc in france. Every year, we are having worse and worse defenders, even so called best in world ala Luiz, Hummels, Ramos, Pique (lol) etc can be real flops on their day more often than not. Cannavaro, Terry, Puyol etc had much more competition in past. They were equal to each other but if any of those was playing now; he would be best defender in world by miles. Worth 100m if Luiz is 50. Saddly the quality has lowered and I hope Mou finds quality CB prospects (I hope Zouma can be that guy) that will lead our defence in future because finding realy good and proven CB nowdays is impossible.Athletico did face packed defenses last season, they were further ahead in team development so found a way nine times out of ten compared to seven for us. And us struggling vs those defences owed to us making awful decisions in the final third more than how good the defenses were, hopefully with Cesc, Costa and the rest a year older that won't be as bad an issue next term.Im not saying other leagues haven't declined defensively aswell, but I do believe that the PL don't have the best collective defensive units either, 2nd place Liverpool shipped 50, 6th place Spurs lost 20-1 overall to the top two and 4th place Arsenal conceded two 6s and a 5 away against the teams above them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 people still regurgitating this "one season" nonsense? sadI have no proof it's false and you have no proof it's true.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The questions we all need to ask ourselves is: "Does Costa have that 'Killer Instinct' inside of him"? Was this season of his a one time thing or does he really have that 'Scorer' trait?I am not sure he does. He will have to do a lot of proving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The questions we all need to ask ourselves is: "Does Costa have that 'Killer Instinct' inside of him"? Was this season of his a one time thing or does he really have that 'Scorer' trait?I am not sure he does. He will have to do a lot of proving.But did you die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ainsley Harriott 2,732 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The questions we all need to ask ourselves is: "Does Costa have that 'Killer Instinct' inside of him"? Was this season of his a one time thing or does he really have that 'Scorer' trait?I am not sure he does. He will have to do a lot of proving.Darude - Sandstorm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 That's a myth, the only top defence in the premierleague is ours, and Costa won't be facing them.City's is ok, Arsenal's is sometimes solid but other times all over the place, Liverpool and Spurs defences belong on the comedy channel and as for the bottom half teams..................PL defences were at there best tactically between 2005-2009, ever since 2011 the defensive quality has declined rapidly.That is not a myth.. The style of play is different in England. Most team focus on defending more than attacking unlike the situation in Spain. I do agree that PL defences have declined rapidly though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roquila 1,335 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Darude - Sandstorm.dududududududud Kappa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 The questions we all need to ask ourselves is: "Does Costa have that 'Killer Instinct' inside of him"? Was this season of his a one time thing or does he really have that 'Scorer' trait?I am not sure he does. He will have to do a lot of proving.but I don't understand why you doubt this so prematurely. when falcao and cavani had consistent numbers all I remember seeing was 'why didn't we get him sooner' etc. This time we've got a striker who we got early before we had to pay those Cavani/Falcao numbers.. can't have it both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vybz Kartel 1,613 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Darude - Sandstorm. u are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I have no proof it's false and you have no proof it's true..check his other seasons then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rising Sun 711 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 This is just getting annoying now.Pre season begins in 48 hours. What on earth are we waiting for?Sign him officially.I dont know if atletico are stopping the transfer till they get a replacement but now its just got too delayed.Show him holding up a chelsea shirt a cobham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 This is just getting annoying now.Pre season begins in 48 hours. What on earth are we waiting for?Sign him officially.I dont know if atletico are stopping the transfer till they get a replacement but now its just got too delayed.Show him holding up a chelsea shirt a cobham.Patience is a virtue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiclasCFC 2,582 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Isnt he on vacation after his WC? Papers will be signed when he arrives in London, no need to hurry guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,315 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 Diego and Tuco are the same person, I mean theyve never been seen together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 What are delaying with the one that should be sold sell Torres / Ba and give Diego a number make this Diego Costa Official!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry33 234 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 This is just getting annoying now.Pre season begins in 48 hours. What on earth are we waiting for?Sign him officially.I dont know if atletico are stopping the transfer till they get a replacement but now its just got too delayed.Show him holding up a chelsea shirt a cobham.I thought the players who played in World Cup come later in Pre Season.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I cannot believe Diego Costa is younger than I am. He looks like he's been the kingpin of a drug cartel for double my lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1chelsea 864 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 I cannot believe Diego Costa is younger than I am. He looks like he's been the kingpin of a drug cartel for double my lifetime. I feel the same 5 older than the old man, am surprise myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted July 7, 2014 Share Posted July 7, 2014 but I don't understand why you doubt this so prematurely. when falcao and cavani had consistent numbers all I remember seeing was 'why didn't we get him sooner' etc.This time we've got a striker who we got early before we had to pay those Cavani/Falcao numbers.. can't have it both ways.Becasue Cavani and Falcao are proven. Costa isn't yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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