Petr Cech

[Kieran. 6,317]

Now that he's second choice the media rates him so highly. Fuck off.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Unfortunately for Big Pete the best time to sell him from a Chelsea perspective is in the January window. It makes no sense to sell him now, give Courtois four months to get up to speed with being Chelsea's no.1 and then allow Cech to sign elsewhere once Courtois has proven he's settled.

The best time to sell him is now, unless he's going to be left out for all the Champions League matches because a cup-tied Cech would be worth significantly less than he is now. In fact his value begins dropping from this point on.

Schwarzer is a capable back-up for now, but the job is to find a homegrown deputy for the next decade. Ruddy is still a good shout although Jamal Blackman has a contract until 2019, but he needs first-team experience somewhere.

[Special Juan 27,424]

And here come the media to turn the knife when it suits them.

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Should be pretty hard for him to oust Courtois off the No.1 spot considering how good our defense are and how good Tibo is.

Maybe its time for him to move on. He'll go out as Chelsea's greatest ever goalies. #ForeverBlue

Like TOPB said, a cup-tied Cech in the January window or a second-choice GK next summer will fetch us a lesser transfer fee.

Still can't believe Fernando fucking Torres is outlasting all our legends. Sad really.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

For me, he should stay until January at least. To push Thibaut all the way until he is settled. Competition is healthy, especially for Thibaut. It's the main motivation to develop.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Aged 32, Cech could play at the top level for another 10 years.

Why not 20? (I know the quote is not from you, but I don't know how to quote the article itself )

[Jase 43,479]

Petr Cech could stay and fight

[Jase 43,479]

Now that he's second choice the media rates him so highly. Fuck off.

Considering it's the English media, that's nothing new. They even did the same with Lampard when the club looked like they weren't going to offer him a new contract two seasons ago.

[Y123CFC 69]

So, IF the rumours about Real Madrid wanting Cech are true...

The main reason Jose left Madrid was due to the whole Casillas situation.

A year later, Real come to Jose asking him to sell Cech to them to replace Casillas.

Anyone else see the irony? Looks like Real have finally realised Jose was right - Casillas hasn't been that great for ages.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

The best time to sell him is now, unless he's going to be left out for all the Champions League matches because a cup-tied Cech would be worth significantly less than he is now. In fact his value begins dropping from this point on.

Schwarzer is a capable back-up for now, but the job is to find a homegrown deputy for the next decade. Ruddy is still a good shout although Jamal Blackman has a contract until 2019, but he needs first-team experience somewhere.

I disagree for a couple reasons.

First we still have no clue where the negotiations are headed with Courtois, I have every belief he will sign but I doubt it will be before August 31st. Also, Cech's isn't going to fetch us a huge kitty anyway, I would rather have him cup tied than have him go to a club and burn us in the knockouts. If we lose a few quid in the assurance that Courtois is indeed gonna be our man for the next 5-10 yrs so be it... The money isn't my concern just that he adjusts and settles in well.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

He should stay. He will.

[Korea 734]

if chelsea were going to sell cech, they should of use him in a swap for either costa/luis to lower their transfer fees.

[Cholo 428]

He should go. Courtois is our future and I see no way how Cech could earn the place of Courtois.

[The only place to be 11,313]

I disagree for a couple reasons.

First we still have no clue where the negotiations are headed with Courtois, I have every belief he will sign but I doubt it will be before August 31st. Also, Cech's isn't going to fetch us a huge kitty anyway, I would rather have him cup tied than have him go to a club and burn us in the knockouts. If we lose a few quid in the assurance that Courtois is indeed gonna be our man for the next 5-10 yrs so be it... The money isn't my concern just that he adjusts and settles in well.

He'll sign. It's guaranteed. I simply think Cech deserves to go now rather than be strung along. He's been replaced by a better keeper and he's too good to sit on our bench, as well as being too expensive for a back-up.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

He'll sign. It's guaranteed. I simply think Cech deserves to go now rather than be strung along. He's been replaced by a better keeper and he's too good to sit on our bench, as well as being too expensive for a back-up.

I agree he's too good to be on the bench, it's precisely why I said from a 'Chelsea perspective' it's best he stays till January. If the club want to do right by Cech than they should sell. From a strictly Chelsea point of view the best move is a January move.

[The only place to be 11,313]

I agree he's too good to be on the bench, it's precisely why I said from a 'Chelsea perspective' it's best he stays till January. If the club want to do right by Cech than they should sell. From a strictly Chelsea point of view the best move is a January move.

So which player don't we register? Schwarzer and then register him in January?

Could do but I really don't see the point. I think the idea of having Cech holding Courtois's hand for the first few months is a little overplayed by some. He's a top keeper with or without Cech around.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

So which player don't we register? Schwarzer and then register him in January?

Could do but I really don't see the point. I think the idea of having Cech holding Courtois's hand for the first few months is a little overplayed by some. He's a top keeper with or without Cech around.

I can only offer up DeGea as an example.

Its a rare chance afforded to a club to integrate the heir apparent slowly rather than thrust him right into the title races. A lot of pressure replacing and legend and at current, I don't know enough about Courtois to suggest he's well suited to handle that pressure and the scrutiny that will come with failing. Its a safety net is all...

[Cholo 428]

Courtois is 22 and has played for Atletico in the Bernabeu, in the Nou Camp, he defeated Chelsea in the Semi final, he became Spanish Champion, Hell - he played a CL final against Real and almost won!!!! He doesn't need anyone holding his hand. What the fuck, he is the best young keeper in the world right now!

Again: He's only 22 and winner of Copa del Rey, Spanish league title and played a CL-Final. He had his place as a goalkeeper for 3 yrs without any discussion in a top 3 spanish side. We are so lucky to have him here. Dump Cech for Courtois? For sure!