Loïc Rémy

[zolayes 14,489]

Mourinho pretty much said as much in his interview with Ferdinand. He said, while managing Madrid, that even when the conceded first it didnt matter because the other teams were pushovers. Was he lying?

well RM led 1 0 today ... and LOST 2 1

[DYC. 7,542]

Personally, I think that the 'general consensus' suggestion of playing Remy (a natural striker) on the right ahead of Ivanovic (on current form) would be disastrous; he probably doesn't have the excellent defensive positioning of Willian, and this could leave Ivanovic hugely vulnerable. It might work if Azpi was at RB instead though .

Your own suggested line-up and formation is interesting, but would probably require far too much of Matic as the lone DM.

My own view is that if Remy were to be played as a starter, he should play in the centre of the AMs (but as more of a 'second striker' behind Costa), with Hazard and Willian on either side. This would probably only work against a fairly limited number of teams, however.

It's typical fan desperation after a tough spell. Remy on the right would be worth a go (I doubt we'll ever see tbh) but it would most likely fail. You don't all of a sudden become a winger. A two striker system would be more likely, but I don't think the hold up play of the two strikers is good enough to make it work. Besides, it's not a favoured system of the coach.

[Mission 97]

Remy as a winger makes me want to gouge my eyes out. Willian, although not worth 32m, is an integral part of that right side. His defensive engine, understanding for the style of play used by Chelsea and work rates are qualities that cannot be sacrificed (yet).

[Rom2013 446]

Mourinho pretty much said as much in his interview with Ferdinand. He said, while managing Madrid, that even when the conceded first it didnt matter because the other teams were pushovers. Was he lying?

That doesnt mean Costa is better or worst... it just means Madrid is a lot better than almost any other team in the world. Obviously that's not the case for Atletico...

Costa is a WC player, Remy is not. Remy won't play in this team because Costa is a lot better. Thats the reality.

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That doesnt mean Costa is better or worst... it just means Madrid is a lot better than almost any other team in the world. Obviously that's not the case for Atletico...

Costa is a WC player, Remy is not. Remy won't play in this team because Costa is a lot better. Thats the reality.

Schurrle is a WC winnner ,, so .............?????

[lionsden 4,689]

That doesnt mean Costa is better or worst... it just means Madrid is a lot better than almost any other team in the world. Obviously that's not the case for Atletico...

Costa is a WC player, Remy is not. Remy won't play in this team because Costa is a lot better. Thats the reality.

Does that also explain why a 36yo drogba is ahead of him in the pecking order?

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[Rom2013 446]

Does that also explain why a 36yo drogba is ahead of him in the pecking order?

I don't know. The manager is the one that has to chose. But between Costa and Drogba/Remy there is no doubt... Costa has something like 14 goals and is our main ST. The other 2 will play when Costa needs some rest or can't play.

The other 2 have no option.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Remy can start on the wing and actually not play as a winger, like Anelka did. He would make runs, a concept that's alien to Willian, and give us another goal threat.

It might fail against good teams, but worth trying in those games where we dominate at SB.

[DYC. 7,542]

Mourinho pretty much said as much in his interview with Ferdinand. He said, while managing Madrid, that even when the conceded first it didnt matter because the other teams were pushovers. Was he lying?

Manager talk. Players do the same. Fabregas said La Liga was better when he moved to Barca, Bale said La Liga's better not long after his move. They have to promote the league/country their active in, also makes their job sound harder.

Watch games, it's a quality league. The lesser teams in the PL park the bus against the top sides more, which makes them harder to beat, but that doesn't mean they're quality. The results in the European competitions don't lie.

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Men will say their wife is best ,, then fuck the scrubber next door ,,, oops this should be on the Lampard thread

[Mission 97]

I disagree.. He may be more dangerous behind the stirker, but in the pivot he is like the engine of the team. I think he is more useful with Matic in the midfield. Also, Ramires and Mikel wouldn't be good replacement. If we sign a top DM like Pogba or Nainggolan next summer we can talk about pushing Fábregas forward.

Perhaps, although the idea of having him positioned a little further up is tantislizing. Please bear in mind this is theory crafting for when starting both Costa and Remy together.

[The Chels 2,502]

Mourinho pretty much said as much in his interview with Ferdinand. He said, while managing Madrid, that even when the conceded first it didnt matter because the other teams were pushovers. Was he lying?

Mourinho does a speak a lot of BS. He called La Liga the best league in the world when he was there. And if it was so easy for RM why did he only get 85 points in his final season?

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

He needs to play more. It's unfortunate for him (not for us) that we have Costa who has hit the ground running but, and as much as I like how Drogba has played this season, he should be ahead of him, not ALL the time but quite a few games I've been baffled when he hasn't got the nod. Hopefully he gets more chances in the long run because whats the point in having him? Keep up the good work Loic! Your building up a solid rapport with the talk chelsea fanbase!

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Mourinho does a speak a lot of BS. He called La Liga the best league in the world when he was there. And if it was so easy for RM why did he only get 85 points in his final season?

I have stopped listening to ANYTHING Jose says .. I make my own judgements on what I see on the field.

IMO Jose is an excellent coach .. but I won't say more ,..

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

I think we should experiment two upfront at some point with him and Costa.

[The Chels 2,502]

I think we should experiment two upfront at some point with him and Costa.

Costa played in a two at Atletico but it requires a lot of tactical discipline and defensive work from the wingers - Willian would be okay but I'm not sure about Hazard.