Popular Post! Thor 2,701 Posted July 29, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted July 29, 2015 I know I'm going to look like the overly optimistic guy writing this after a few preseason games that got everyone excited, but I know this guy is going to be one of the most efficient strikers in the league this season. He will be getting plenty of media talk this season, and it will be because he is one of the best once again. I know a lot of people were hammering on about how this is Torres all over again, but the situation is far and away different. The EPL hasn't gotten a chance to see Falcao really, or what his strengths and weaknesses are, so he hasn't been playing enough to get figured out. The pace and level of play is still there unlike Torres, and most of all, he is surrounded by players he has played with before. Our strikeforce will be great this season, and Falcao will most definitely produce. If anyone slumps on their form it will be Costa, though largely due to how brilliant he was last season. Hard to keep such a strike rate up, and he won't need to with a much improved range of players to choose from up front. Swapping Falcao in for Drogba is a big improvement, and it won't be like playing 10 vs 11 at times like we were last season with Drogs on the field injured at times. didierforever, Muzchap, CeleryFC and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Just noticed the tag Jason used on the thread. Does he think he's funny? Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! Special Juan 28,141 Posted July 29, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm more worried about players like Ramires who can't pass a ball than Falcao. Barbara, marketing media pet, thedrog108 and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Like @Thor I am optimistic over Falcao. Last year he didn't have too much playing time and this might have been a good thing for his recovery .I think he may even take over as our number 1 striker. petre.ispirescu and Muzchap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 2 games 2 goals! The Chels and Unionjack 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unionjack 7,531 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/7/31/9076883/john-terry-falcao-top-top-playerThis is what I was saying when that report came out about Mou asking JT and Cahill what their thoughts were before we got him.Im all for giving the lad a fair crack of the whip and he might just turn out very good. Plus we should now be doing all we can to get behind him.But I just find it daft that with the structure of our scouts and the experience the whole transfer team has WTF would they go ask the players that have only seen him for a few minutes their thoughts. Kinda makes a mockery out of our transfer system a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2015/7/31/9076883/john-terry-falcao-top-top-playerThis is what I was saying when that report came out about Mou asking JT and Cahill what their thoughts were before we got him.Im all for giving the lad a fair crack of the whip and he might just turn out very good. Plus we should now be doing all we can to get behind him.But I just find it daft that with the structure of our scouts and the experience the whole transfer team has WTF would they go ask the players that have only seen him for a few minutes their thoughts. Kinda makes a mockery out of our transfer system a bit.He looks motivated, which is a good sign - if that tells us anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Never mind scoring goals, he needs to learn how to control the ball 1st. Giving it away everytime he got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 that was a Torres like performance from him. with the difference being torres fucking scored in the only CS he participated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 that was a Torres like performance from him. with the difference being torres fucking scored in the only CS he participated.It is not like anyone saw this coming though... right? Vybz Kartel and mediator 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amblève. 4,995 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 He looks motivated, which is a good sign - if that tells us anything.It doesn't. I'm motivated too and I'd be shit if Chelsea played me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Never mind scoring goals, he needs to learn how to control the ball 1st. Giving it away everytime he got it.Imagine a player's touch not being there in a pre-season match after having next to no time training with his side because of partaking in an international tournament over the summer? Incredulous. iseah100, ulsterchelsea and bethos1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Imagine a player's touch not being there in a pre-season match after having next to no time training with his side because of partaking in an international tournament over the summer? Incredulous. Hat trick in pre season or he's shit. BlueLion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Imagine a player's touch not being there in a pre-season match after having next to no time training with his side because of partaking in an international tournament over the summer? Incredulous. Yep but it is not like he has been off form for just a couple of weeks, it is over a year now. Do we really think it will suddenly improve significantly next week against Swansea?All that different from his MU career so far is that his hair is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 2, 2015 Author Share Posted August 2, 2015 Yep but it is not like he has been off form for just a couple of weeks, it is over a year now. Do we really think it will suddenly improve significantly next week against Swansea?All that different from his MU career so far is that his hair is different.I genuinely think it will. He had a lot going against him at United. He joined on deadline day, so didn't get a pre-season with his side. Secondly, he was being constantly rotated with van Persie and Rooney and Welbeck, and simply didn't get a consistent run of games to prove himself. It didn't help that van Gaal was changing systems every game as well. I accept he was very poor for United, but I believe we are a side that would suit his abundant qualities more so than United. I don't expect him to thrash in 40 goals next season, but he's certainly an upgrade on Drogba as a second/third-choice forward. Mourinho has confidence in him (clearly - otherwise he wouldn't have negotiated the deal) and I trust his judgement. I think he'll surprise many people because fans such as yourself are already writing him off before a single competitive football is kicked. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky 739 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Give him at least another few games before ripping him apart. Lets wait and see.. BlueLion., zolayes and Special 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Better than Remy today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Better than Remy today.I was better than Remy today. Not going to have a pop at Loic because I still say he's a top player and really like him, but he was very poor today and leading that line is never easy. iseah100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I like his movement CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Some of his movement since coming here has been promising to say the least. I think he will score goals this year, just need the guys who create to start creating for him because he is pretty much a poacher, he relies on through passes and crosses aimed for him more than anything. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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