Loïc Rémy

[lionsden 4,689]

^^

No, I completely agree. There were plenty of times this season where Remy was clearly offering more than Costa and should have been started and I expect that to be the case as well next season.

While the case of perception is probably true for most fans, I think for Jose the main reason he kept picking Diego is the pressing that he offers that Remy cannot do as effectively. Also there's always the concern of wanting to play Costa when on poor form to help him regain his best form in which he is clearly our best option. That said, Remy has been by far the more consistent of the two.

I agree with this but what bothers me is the distinct lack of respect some fans still show him by implying he's nothing more than a fringe player, quality and impact wise. many are even calling for us to buy another striker next season to be 2nd choice behind Costa. The way some people address him you had think he's fabio Borini.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I agree he doesnt get enough respect, but about Costa vs Remy, i think Costa got the edge, especially for this team. Mourinho likes dominant strikers, and he likes his teams to be agressive and a bit "ugly", Costa is the definition of all that, and he's a lot more dominant and frightening than Remy, CBs fear and always busy when he's playing. He should tone down the silly things he do on the pitch, but im also sure some of those things he do helps Chelsea to be considered hard to play against.

Remy is perfect as the other option for us, and as long as he gets game time and enjoys himself, i see no problems. I just dont think we should sign a 3rd striker, because of how good Remy was the 3rd striker should be a youth player, probably Solanke.

[Special Juan 27,439]

I love this lad, no reason he should be going anywhere for me....Top finisher and can play wide too.

[mikeholiday 209]

We've found our attacking right winger, boys.

[obiwan92 217]

Loving this guy more and more. He's always moving and trying to score and has some excellent accuracy.

[zolayes 14,489]

Loving this guy more and more. He's always moving and trying to score and has some excellent accuracy.

deserves more chances

[kellzfresh 7,229]

We've found our attacking right winger, boys.

Could he be the attacking right winger we've been looking for???

I never realized how good his left-foot was

[termninja 5,290]

I do agree that he doesn't shine with this world class aura despite performing really well, but the real reason why he is considered second choice to Costa is because when Costa couldn't play for a few games and Remy was supposed to come in and prove Jose need the real deal he usually got injured

I really like the lad though, definitely want him to stay.

[zolayes 14,489]

I do agree that he doesn't shine with this world class aura despite performing really well, but the real reason why he is considered second choice to Costa is because when Costa couldn't play for a few games and Remy was supposed to come in and prove Jose need the real deal he usually got injured

I really like the lad though, definitely want him to stay.

he wasn't often injured and when given the chance he usually played well

[DYC. 7,542]

It's his rep/name/status. It's not fancy enough for some. To think some suggest bringing in Falcao to replace him or that Falcao would be ahead of him in the pecking order...

Boy did I underrate him at first. I knew he was good but not this good. Liking him more and more every time he plays.

[mikeholiday 209]

I do agree that he doesn't shine with this world class aura despite performing really well, but the real reason why he is considered second choice to Costa is because when Costa couldn't play for a few games and Remy was supposed to come in and prove Jose need the real deal he usually got injured

I really like the lad though, definitely want him to stay.

Yeah he had the groin issue early on and the mysterious leg issue in the last 8 games or so.

[The Skipper 20,593]

It's his rep/name/status. It's not fancy enough for some. To think some suggest bringing in Falcao to replace him or that Falcao would be ahead of him in the pecking order...

Boy did I underrate him at first. I knew he was good but not this good. Liking him more and more every time he plays.

Remy is much better than current Falcao, not even questionable. We should definitely consolidate Remy as our 2nd choice striker.

[HRiver 1,512]

Remy is one of our most underrated players by far, liked him from day one and he continues to impress. Deserves to play way more.

who the f*ck even is Falcao?

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

Dear lord it's fun to look back 10 months in this thread and see plenty of people saying he will be another Demba Ba. The boy has always had class. He showed it in Newcastle by not only by scoring goals but being very good in his general game as well. Now he is doing with us.

Call me deluded but I seriously think with the way he keeps playing and improving he is not far off challenging Costa for the starting position. However, at the moment all I expect from Mourinho is more rotation. Starting 6 games for a player who can start in almost all premier league clubs when you have an injury-prone Costa and an ageing Drogba is a crime.

I don't mind Falcao coming here only if it doesn't mean Loic will get less playtime. I remember in the first few months of the season Jose started Drogba instead of Remy a lot of times when Costa was injured. I hope we don't see any of that with Falcao coming in.

[Z4YN 20]

He is a top striker and a perfect 2nd striker. If he would have had him last season, we would have won the title.

[robsblubot 3,529]

Remy has been a lot better than I originally thought - very happy about getting this one wrong.

Surprised by his movement and runs into space.

Question mark remains his fitness, but with Remy, we might have the luxury to give a chance to a youngster as a third option.

[Madmax 9,219]

I'm happy because I supported this move right from the very beginning. Ship out Torres and bring in Remy (okay, he had a low buyout, so it was convenient) is an amazing piece of business.

One of my favourite players in the squad. I'm a fanboy.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

I'm happy because I supported this move right from the very beginning. Ship out Torres and bring in Remy (okay, he had a low buyout, so it was convenient) is an amazing piece of business.

One of my favourite players in the squad. I'm a fanboy.

You and me Bruv

Remy's got so much swag, its unreal.