Deco

[EskWeston 696]

Ballack and Cole are definite playmakers, there are several creatives, though another would be good if Lampard leaves.....

Cole - yes. Ballack - not so much. In my opinon of course Would just love to see someone with a bit of flair and creativity in there to open things up for us. Maybe Joey Cole will get a run out there under Scolari? Who knows?

[EskWeston 696]

Deco certainly wants to come to Chelsea, i think that is perfectly clear. He is available this summer and Scolari is unquestionably a big fan of his..........

[warnie_666 1,081]

It is almost a done deal. Deco coming to Chelsea. Deco today in a statement said, HE WOULD LOVE TO SEE RONNIE PLAY WITH HIM AT A BIG CLUB LIKE Chelsea.

I wonder if Deco is gonna score 20 goals next season.

[EskWeston 696]

It is almost a done deal. Deco coming to Chelsea. Deco today in a statement said, HE WOULD LOVE TO SEE RONNIE PLAY WITH HIM AT A BIG CLUB LIKE Chelsea.

I wonder if Deco is gonna score 20 goals next season.

Some reports in Portugal claiming it is a done deal!

I don't think Deco has ever scored 20 goals in a season. Remember, there is NO-ONE like Frank Lampard.....

Doesn't mean Deco isn't a good player though

[bombayblue™ 55]

i don't think anyone will say deco's a bad player in general esk..

the thing is if no ones leaving do we need another 30 year old midfielder?

even if we play him in the centre of the 3 in 4-2-3-1, it leaves us with 5 midfielders for the 2 midfield spots behind him.. i am assuming sidwell to be sold..

[BlueLion. 21,491]

If we can get Deco for a cut price, then it is an excellent acquisition, no doubt.

[warnie_666 1,081]

i don't think anyone will say deco's a bad player in general esk..

the thing is if no ones leaving do we need another 30 year old midfielder?

even if we play him in the centre of the 3 in 4-2-3-1, it leaves us with 5 midfielders for the 2 midfield spots behind him.. i am assuming sidwell to be sold..

Deco, Lampard, Ballack,Mikel,Makalele, Essien for 3 midfield roles.

------------------------------------------------Cech----------------------------------------------------------

--Boswinga-----------------------Terry----------------------------Riccy----------------------------Ashley-----

-----------------------------Essien/Ballack/Mikel/Makalele-----------------Essien/Ballack/Mikel/Makalele---------

Quaresma/Ronaldinho-----------------------------Deco/Lampard---------------------------------------JoeCole--

---------------------------------------------Drogba/Striker----------------------------------------------------

Remeber, Deco is not going to play 50 games a season alone in that position.. The place wil be swapped between 2 players.

I really feel Makalele is a surplus to our squad. He is past his prime now and the two deep midfield roles should be shared between three players: Essien, Mikel, Ballack.

Lampard and Deco can play the role of an attacking midfielder or playmaker whatever you wish o call it.

[the wes 7,212]

it looks like deco is a done deal

[EskWeston 696]

There is definately room in the squad for Deco, and even though the quality of midfield is extremely high with the high ages of most of them it gives us the perfect chance to keep everyone fresh. The only question marks over Deco is firstly his age and secondly his personality.

[Badboy 1,526]

Well i dont think we should be looking at someone who is 30. We have ballack and lampard who are getting on, the good thing is mikel is only 21 and essien is 25 so we will have them 2 monsters for a while yet.

[EskWeston 696]

Well i dont think we should be looking at someone who is 30. We have ballack and lampard who are getting on, the good thing is mikel is only 21 and essien is 25 so we will have them 2 monsters for a while yet.

At the end of the day Scolari is trying to build a team in his vision. If he feels that he needs Deco in the squad to fulfill that vision then we have to trust him. Obviously Deco isn't the most ideal option we would like to see, and i doubt he would be anyones first choice for that position but he is still very good.

[KENT_BLUE 1]

decos to old now same as ronald goofty dinho

kent_blue

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Scolari has worked with Deco for years, he knows what he will get. I trust his judgement, and Deco would therefore be a good addition.

[EskWeston 696]

Scolari has worked with Deco for years, he knows what he will get. I trust his judgement, and Deco would therefore be a good addition.

I agree with that. I am don't exactly like Deco and he wouldn't have one i would have wanted us to go for, but if Scolari feels he needs him then i will go along with that.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Its as simple as trusting his judgement. Afterall, he is a manager of top pedigree.