Radamel Falcao

[EskWeston 696]

If Falcao comes it most certainly means that Drogba will be leaving, would seem a strange buy considering there are other areas of far more importance to strengthen.

[lionsden 4,689]

Torres is still pure class for Falcao.

Last 2 season's evidence proves the contrary. Otherwise it would also be fair to say "kaka is still pure class for Ozil" or "Robinho is still pure class for Lucas"

[bluephoenix 1,131]

If Falcao comes it most certainly means that Drogba will be leaving, would seem a strange buy considering there are other areas of far more importance to strengthen.

:goodpost:

[J.F. 1,484]

Last 2 season's evidence proves the contrary.

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[bluephoenix 1,131]

we are not writing off a 50 million signing after 6 months, dont be stupid

:goodpost:

[dodojojo 510]

Where's the logic here? Falcao is a striker who needs support to score. Torres is a striker who needs support to score. He is already on a team where that support needs to be bolstered. So why not concentrate on bolstering that support rather than to replace like for like?

Let's face it if this speculation is true and Falcao does come in for Torres then it's simply because the new coach wants his own man rather than to deal with a star signing that isn't his. I think it's a bit crazy to not even give a huge signing like Torres one season in the right environment and opportunity to succeed but this is football. What isn't crazy about it?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Delighted if true.

Goodbye Nico, Didier and Kalou!

Yeah, I'm on this wavelength at the moment.

As far as strikers go we have; Torres, Drogba, Anelka, Kalou & Sturridge

Drogba is 33 now, Anelka is 32 and is already a bench warmer. If we are to play 4-3-3 then Sturridge will most likely be deployed out wide. Which leaves Fernando Torres as our only centre forward. Now, you only need to take 1 look at Drogba when he contracted Malaria to know how much rotation is key in a season and how much we can't rely on one man. Falcao & Torres will be good competition for each other, each pushing for a starting role.

It's positive. Only if the other 3 are sold.

[DYC. 7,542]

Yeah, I'm on this wavelength at the moment.

As far as strikers go we have; Torres, Drogba, Anelka, Kalou & Sturridge

Drogba is 33 now, Anelka is 32 and is already a bench warmer. If we are to play 4-3-3 then Sturridge will most likely be deployed out wide. Which leaves Fernando Torres as our only centre forward. Now, you only need to take 1 look at Drogba when he contracted Malaria to know how much rotation is key in a season and how much we can't rely on one man. Falcao & Torres will be good competition for each other, each pushing for a starting role.

It's positive. Only if the other 3 are sold.

This may sound crazy but why not keep Drogba, save 30 mil euros and use that money on areas that actually need strengthening?

[Severinb 309]

noway is falcao better than torres!!!

Come on only because he had a bad season!

Drogba needed time and we will give torres more time to show what he can do!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

This may sound crazy but why not keep Drogba, save 30 mil euros and use that money on areas that actually need strengthening?

Like I say, Drogba is 33. I understand your point, but it's better to invest in 25-year old Falcao now, then panic when Drogba announces he'll retire in a year or 2.

Edited June 23, 2011 by LDN Blue

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

I cant believe the amount of anti Torres comments on here! Shame

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I cant believe the amount of anti Torres comments on here! Shame

Just for the record.. Not being anti-Torres. Just saying, competition is good in position like centre forward

[DYC. 7,542]

Like I say, Drogba is 33. I understand your point, but it's better to invest in 25-year old Falcao now, then panic when Drogba announces he'll retire in a year or 2.

Invest 30 mil in a back-up? And don't tell we can rotate as no manager just switches between strikers every few matches.

Drogba is 33 yes but don't tell me you don't think he's not good enough to be used as a back up for (at least) one more year with Sturridge as a third option for the striker position next season (possibly 2nd option after next season).

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

Just for the record.. Not being anti-Torres. Just saying, competition is good in position like centre forward

I wasnt actually talking about you as i hadnt read your original post, it was the ones before that and the many others on other threads. Think alot of people will be eating their words next season

[Guest justin_3d]

Yeah, I'm on this wavelength at the moment.

As far as strikers go we have; Torres, Drogba, Anelka, Kalou & Sturridge

Drogba is 33 now, Anelka is 32 and is already a bench warmer. If we are to play 4-3-3 then Sturridge will most likely be deployed out wide. Which leaves Fernando Torres as our only centre forward. Now, you only need to take 1 look at Drogba when he contracted Malaria to know how much rotation is key in a season and how much we can't rely on one man. Falcao & Torres will be good competition for each other, each pushing for a starting role.

It's positive. Only if the other 3 are sold.

You are just repeating over what i have been saying.

But thanks for the support.

I cant believe the amount of anti Torres comments on here! Shame

Because that bum has not done nothing. Until he does something for the team, i will get of his back. But until now, having Torres is like having a monkey wrench thrown at you!