Radamel Falcao

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Why do people seem to think that once/if 50mill is spent on falcao that means the funds are gone and we just have to soldier on with glaring gaps in the squad.

[KristerFagermo 3]

Falcao would help us massiv in the striker force we have, but I feel we need a Midtfield who can dominate and win everything in the air, like Fellaini. I would think about that first.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

Falcao backed for Chelsea move German media claim striker will follow Mourinho to Stamford Bridge

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8670710/

It would be a fucking dream come true.

[IkE 267]

Falcao would be awesome.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

we have to get champs league football first

[Peace. 4,352]

Well, for a long time now I was against this signing, and this for several reasons. Now I am not as sure about my stance (regarding this deal) as before. So I'll try and look at the bright side of this deal :

* To my mind, we need to make a marquee signing this summer, whatever the position (CB, CM, ST...). I think it is very important, because it will send a strong message to our opponents in the Premier League. It will show our intents : put an end to our run of three pathetic seasons in the league. Kinda like what United did last summer ; they lost the league to City, so they bought van Persie even if they seemingly had enough strikers (and it turned out to be the right decision). Buying the player regarded as one of the best striker in the world, if not the best, will clearly be a statement to both Manchester clubs that they will have to count upon us.

* The game against Basel yesterday night stressed one of our flaws which has been damaging us all the season long. It's our finishing (or lack of). I'll mention again the example of United and van Persie. This United team is not by any means an exceptional team. They have many flaws : their defense and midfield are fairly average. Though, their striking force, especially the Dutchman, have papered over those flaws. Barcelona and Messi is another example : the little agrentinian has carried his team on his shoulders for the past two years. This season we have been very wasteful ; had we had a proper finisher, we would have most certainly been ahead of City and have won the World Cup. So Falcao could resolve our finishing problems, and thus make our other problems looking less troublesome.

* He will give us another dimension in our game. At the moment, we lack penetration, because our midfielders have no one in front of them to pass the ball to. As a matter of fact, our game is pretty flat, and all we do is to pass the ball sideway around the box. Furthermore, many members say we lack width and our crossing-game is not good enough. But why would we have width and a good crossing-game when there's no one in the box to cross to ? With Falcao, we are bound to have more penatration, because our AMs will look to give him the ball. Also, with him as the focal point in the box, having width will make sense, because we will have someone to cross to.

* He will give us a mental edge. At the moment, we are pretty easy to defend. Indeed, we do not really have a striker ; all happens through our AMs. Therefore, in order to nullify our attacks, all the opponents have to do is to leave our striker alone and to close down space for our AMs — which makes us toothless. Moreover, we lack the fear factor. Our players don't really cause fear and havoc. With Falcao, our opponents will be on their back feet. Because of his reputation, defenders will loosen their marking upon Mata, Hazard, etc... Because they will have to handle him. As a matter of fact we will be harder to defend.

Voilà voilà.

[Special Juan 27,439]

The big picture is, that with any transfer there is an element of risk attached, no matter who it is or how good they are. Chelsea right now, and in my opinion need a top class striker end of story. This exactly why the finger points directly at people such as Falcao, Cavani and Lewandowski even if we haven't had solid links to Lewandowski he still remains a top striker right now.

I here people saying Falcao has only scored penalties etc etc but I am sorry I have seen and watched this guy since his days at Porto and to a point on another forum I mentioned we should be looking at him when he was playing in the Dragao. I had the fortune of going to a game in Porto and specifically had eyes for him and he was sensational, absolutely sensational. His movement (which we don't have now), pace and finishing was bordering on world class, and that isn't a word I use a lot.

It's quite annoying that it takes a transfer from Porto to Atletico and a fee of possibly 50M for us to recognise his talent but I tell you what, we will be buying an incredible striker, yes he is in the higher heavens of his twenties but I have no doubt that this bloke will be a hit here.

In no way am I disagreeing with anyone about the statements of 'He isn't proven in England' etc, but not many are when coming from abroad, but what separates him from the rest is what I have seen first hand and live.......He has the lot.

Jose and Falcao......why yes of course.

[Spike 12,049]

Going into the next season with Falcao and Ba as our strikers would make me jizz. Of course Torres would not be a part of this club anymore aswell.

Some people are really disregarding how good Falcao is just because of his pricetag. Look at many of the goals he scores, he just gets the ball and creates goals for himself, aswell as scoring alot of headers. He is VERY complete. Also look at how many times we are able to deliver the ball to Torres, imagine if Falcao was the one picking up the ball instead of him. Also consider that Falcao is alot smarter than Torres. He puts himself in positions where he is very playable. We dont have that at the moment.

I think Falcao with the amigos behind him would do wonders here.

Creates goals himself, eh? What does he do? Run to the byline, cross the ball, run into the six yard box and then head the ball? Or does he place a through ball through the CBs, sprints up to the ball and shoots?

[Rmpr 8,977]

Creates goals himself, eh? What does he do? Run to the byline, cross the ball, run into the six yard box and then head the ball? Or does he place a through ball through the CBs, sprints up to the ball and shoots?

No, he gets the ball in a non-goal situation and even then manages to score!

[Rmpr 8,977]

Well, for a long time now I was against this signing, and this for several reasons. Now I am not as sure about my stance (regarding this deal) as before. So I'll try and look at the bright side of this deal :

* To my mind, we need to make a marquee signing this summer, whatever the position (CB, CM, ST...). I think it is very important, because it will send a strong message to our opponents in the Premier League. It will show our intents : put an end to our run of three pathetic seasons in the league. Kinda like what United did last summer ; they lost the league to City, so they bought van Persie even if they seemingly had enough strikers (and it turned out to be the right decision). Buying the player regarded as one of the best striker in the world, if not the best, will clearly be a statement to both Manchester clubs that they will have to count upon us.

* The game against Basel yesterday night stressed one of our flaws which has been damaging us all the season long. It's our finishing (or lack of). I'll mention again the example of United and van Persie. This United team is not by any means an exceptional team. They have many flaws : their defense and midfield are fairly average. Though, their striking force, especially the Dutchman, have papered over those flaws. Barcelona and Messi is another example : the little agrentinian has carried his team on his shoulders for the past two years. This season we have been very wasteful ; had we had a proper finisher, we would have most certainly been ahead of City and have won the World Cup. So Falcao could resolve our finishing problems, and thus make our other problems looking less troublesome.

* He will give us another dimension in our game. At the moment, we lack penetration, because our midfielders have no one in front of them to pass the ball to. As a matter of fact, our game is pretty flat, and all we do is to pass the ball sideway around the box. Furthermore, many members say we lack width and our crossing-game is not good enough. But why would we have width and a good crossing-game when there's no one in the box to cross to ? With Falcao, we are bound to have more penatration, because our AMs will look to give him the ball. Also, with him as the focal point in the box, having width will make sense, because we will have someone to cross to.

* He will give us a mental edge. At the moment, we are pretty easy to defend. Indeed, we do not really have a striker ; all happens through our AMs. Therefore, in order to nullify our attacks, all the opponents have to do is to leave our striker alone and to close down space for our AMs — which makes us toothless. Moreover, we lack the fear factor. Our players don't really cause fear and havoc. With Falcao, our opponents will be on their back feet. Because of his reputation, defenders will loosen their marking upon Mata, Hazard, etc... Because they will have to handle him. As a matter of fact we will be harder to defend.

Voilà voilà.

I second that, really good post!

I will say this for the thousandth time: I will be more happy with Cavani, but that doesnt mean I wont be overly excited with Falcao.

[Spike 12,049]

No, he gets the ball in a non-goal situation and even then manages to score!

After passing to himself? Because the last time Spike checked to creating chances required a pass or a cross of something...

[Rmpr 8,977]

After passing to himself? Because the last time Spike checked to creating chances required a pass or a cross of something...

The last time I checked, Spike was just being a stupid bitch about Falcao.

[Spike 12,049]

The last time I checked, Spike was just being a stupid bitch about Falcao.

I'm being right and correct and spot on about terminology.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I think what people are trying to say is that Falcao can turn half-chances into goals.

[Hutcho 8,443]

He is a quality player no doubt about it...

53 mils worth... I. E. Twice as good as lewandowski is a stretch. If we get him, he will get everyone's full support I assume. But the skepticism is very understandable.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I'm being right and correct and spot on about terminology.

No you are not, you are transforming a metaphor into a literal statement. That is one hell of a stupid thing to do!

Everyone knows there are some expressions in the football world that doesn't really make sense if you try reading it word-for-word....

[Spike 12,049]

No you are not, you are transforming a metaphor into a literal statement. That is one hell of a stupid thing to do!

Everyone knows there are some expressions in the football world that doesn't really make sense if you try reading it word-for-word....

I know for a fact that 'creating your own goals' is a contradictory statement because to create in football is to put another player in a position to score. It's not a hard concept to grasp, Rapha, all creating is setting up other players in a position to score. The very nature of it requires two or more people to facilitate it. Not only is it impossible to do but it sounds stupid to say.

[Rmpr 8,977]

I know for a fact that 'creating your own goals' is a contradictory statement because to create in football is to put another player in a position to score. It's not a hard concept to grasp, Rapha, all creating is setting up other players in a position to score. The very nature of it requires two or more people to facilitate it. Not only is it impossible to do but it sounds stupid to say.

You are wrong, because you are using one dumb concept of "creating a goal". You are suggesting that nobody creates anything by themselves because others at some point touched the ball or gave him a pass or whatever. While most people are saying that if one is in a position where there is no goal perspective and he still creates the opportunity out of nothing, then this is a goal created by himself.

For instance, Oscar's second goal against Juventus fits the criteria. You will argue that someone passed to him, but the pass is not part of the goal, so his first touch and amazing finishing made the goal a reality. Meaning that Oscar created his own goal.

It is not so hard to grasp, Jake. Maybe you should free yourself of the actual words and concentrate more on the idea.