Petr Cech

[oldportblue 547]

meh, football is just a business

for most it is... unfortunately

[Pacquiao 1,834]

Lmao. I can't even.

You can't even what? Put a sentence together? Thought not.

[Ledg 639]

it's like we desperate to sell him...

It looks like it but the reallity is we're not. Cech is the one who is desperate to leave to club to play more minutes. The bad part is that he wants to stay in England and there isn't a lot the club can do about it.

But I have to agree with the other who says that he can't see Cech as a signing which will make Arsenal a top contender. From our time with AVB we know that high-line defence and Cech doesn't understand each other so well.

[Pizy 17,868]

The shit we're gonna get for years over this deal is going to hurt.

My hate for them grows more and more.

[iseah100 5,612]

You can't even what? Put a sentence together? Thought not.

I can't understand how people think Cech is staining his image. Or people upset he's joining Arsenal. He is a person, he enjoys London, as does his family. He didn't choose to be replaced, he needs to make a living, play and enjoy his last few years in the game. Fans would prefer he uproot his family or sit on the bench. He is a person, Chelsea have decided he is no longer good enough to start. He's not a slave.

[zolayes 14,489]

I dont blame Cech but not happy we seem to have let Arsenal call all the terms about this transfer

[Laylabelle 9,305]

And it's done.Huge signing for them and expect him to well.They've had such dodgy goalies ...ahhh.community shield be interesting

Can't blame him though.done what's best for him n his family.just seems a cheap deal that with our luck come back to haunt..Hey ho

[Ledg 639]

Doesn't mean it's not gonna happen but still there's no deal.

UPDATE:

[Fernando 6,387]

I dont blame Cech but not happy we seem to have let Arsenal call all the terms about this transfer

Yeah this is what annoys me more.

We wanted Ox and they don't want to do any deal with us.

But we have no problems in doing it.....Not the first time it happened with other players to other PL teams.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

I can't understand how people think Cech is staining his image. Or people upset he's joining Arsenal. He is a person, he enjoys London, as does his family. He didn't choose to be replaced, he needs to make a living, play and enjoy his last few years in the game. Fans would prefer he uproot his family or sit on the bench. He is a person, Chelsea have decided he is no longer good enough to start. He's not a slave.

You are delusional if you think he isn't staining his legacy by potentially spending the next 5 years at Arsenal! In 5 years time he could potentially become an Arsenal legend, your crazy if you think that will have no effect on his Chelsea legacy.

[Laylabelle 9,305]

I'm not upset he's gone arsenal as he wanted to stay in London and no doubt join a team that has potential to challenge for trophies and play in Europe.Annoyed that it was so straight forward for them whereas if it was other way round no doubt it'd go on forever

[chrismada9 1,948]

Well the rest of the family are going to be noisy.. me on the other hand am going to cry on the bed and hug a pillow!

At least we have Tibs and Cesc!

[lucio 5,418]

I'm a little disappointed in him personally , but in football terms , I don't really care. I actually think he will flop. Injury prone and can't deal with crosses.

I won't get angry , but not wishing him any luck either.

The club now owes us some great signings.

[Starman60 1,343]

I have been reading this thread and it seems that people are split on Peter leaving us. Some are pleased for him, and others are annoyed that he is leaving. Well lets be brutally honest and list a few facts, and then I'll give my feelings on this transfer.

Fact......Petr was a super servant to Chelsea for many years now.

Fact......He has won everything he could at Chelsea.

Fact......He didn't make any waves when he was dropped for Courtois.

Fact......He is a true gentleman and superb professional.

But

Fact.....He lost his place because we now have a better keeper.

Fact.....He wont get game time with us next season either.

Fact.....He's a good keeper, but he wont win Arsenal a Premiership title.(Because the rest of that team is crap)

Fact.....He's getting on, his family is settled and he doesn't want to uproot them. And Arsenal being the second best team in London were the only team to bid.

Fact....This was a family decision and not really a football one. He will be well paid, play top grade football and see out his remaining football career incomfort.

Fact....He will never get another big transfer payday

Fact....Although not good enough for a starting place at Chelsea, he will significantly improve Arsenal........but not enough to overtake us.

So.......My verdict is that although I am a bit sad to see him go, I will wish him all the best in the twilight years of his career. But for Chelsea it is onwards and upwards, and if you're not good enough to play regulary and want first team football, well them perhaps it's right to sign for a lesser side than us, to secure that for yourself.

Good luck Petr, we will miss you, But the time is right for the parting of the waves.

[Vytis33 1,060]

Letting him transfer to any club he wants is one thing. But why are we letting Arsenal off the hook so easy on this deal? £11 million to send a top keeper to our rivals?? I just don't get it.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,770]

Good bit of business by Arsenal.

[Parky 739]

Dont worry Arsenal will never be a league winning side under Wenger even with Cech.

Cech is classy man and he pushed for this due to family reasons. Family comes first, everything else comes second. I would choose my family over the club 100%.

Only thing I would increase the amount to £18 million as they are a direct rival.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Well wishing him luck means wishing Arsenal and Wenger luck too. So no.