Milan 17,956 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Deco has capped a dream start to life in England by winning the Barclays Player of the Month Award at the very first opportunity. The summer signing from Barcelona has made an impressive start to life in the Barclays Premier League, scoring twice and being credited with a further two assists in just three games, as the Blues soared to the top of the table and retained our unbeaten record going into September. On receiving the accolade, he said: 'For me it's a pleasure and honour to have got here and managed to have a good start to the season. Of course this is just a start - what's important is to get to the end and still be playing this well. I think that's important, I'm very proud and happy with this result.' Deco's creative talents were first showcased in the 4-0 win over Portsmouth in the season opener at Stamford Bridge, where his assist for Nicolas Anelka's goal was improved by a 25-yard strike to round off the scoring. In the closely contested 1-0 victory over Wigan that followed he shone once more, as another long-range strike, this time from a third-minute free-kick, proved the difference. His effectiveness from set pieces continued in the 1-1 home draw with Spurs, where his corner produced the opening goal from a Juliano Belletti flick. Deco, Luiz Felipe Scolari's debut signing, is the first Chelsea player to scoop the award since Petr Cech back in March 2007, and the only Portuguese player other than Christiano Ronaldo to collect the prize. The decision was made by the Barclays Awards Panel, which includes representatives from football's governing bodies, the media and fans. chelseafc.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Great to see his excellent start has been recognised. He is under a lot of pressure to continue, now we know what he is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinctek 469 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 yeah he has pld well this month which i hope he keeps it going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffyblue 0 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 He ran the show today again ... what a bargain at 8 mil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OReillyD36 311 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 May it be the first of many awards for Deco and Chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadian_bluesfan4life 0 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 Definately. Great job, Deco!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kez 2,727 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 best signing we?ve made in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 I think Deco and Lampard are the signings of the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lampards Bitch Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 just think, City could of had 2 Lampards and a Deco for the price of Robinho LOL taking Lampards price of the 11 million we bought him for that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Lampard is worth more than £11 million if you ask me, and getting Deco for around £8 million is a fucking steal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 He has been incredible for us so far this season, to hit the ground running in the way he has is no easy feat and he has certainly brought a new dimention to our play. Lets hope it can continue for him in this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,311 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 He has been incredible for us so far this season, to hit the ground running in the way he has is no easy feat and he has certainly brought a new dimention to our play. Lets hope it can continue for him in this way. Absolute dynamite -and I hold my hands up when at the start of the season I thought he was a liability, and a bit of a 'luxury' player. If you watch him and Lampard together it's a phenomenal combination, and compliment each others style of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Absolute dynamite -and I hold my hands up when at the start of the season I thought he was a liability, and a bit of a 'luxury' player. If you watch him and Lampard together it's a phenomenal combination, and compliment each others style of play. It's a damn shame we didn't get Deco years ago!! Your right the link up play with Lamps is incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 It's a damn shame we didn't get Deco years ago!! Your right the link up play with Lamps is incredible. We got maka at the same age esk, and maka became a premiership legend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We got maka at the same age esk, and maka became a premiership legend. True, and lets hope that Deco can go on for just as long. And in the meantime get his replacement lined up. In my opinion we have one comming through our own ranks in Sergio Tejera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gianfranco_Z 202 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I watched him at home to huddersfield in the FA youth cup, looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EskWeston 696 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I watched him at home to huddersfield in the FA youth cup, looked good. He is a fantastic player, very much like Deco and i would like to see him brought through as his eventual replacement. Fantasic at dead ball situatuons as well, the vision and passing is top class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 We got maka at the same age esk, and maka became a premiership legend. We got Zola also at around the same age and te rest is history.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy 1,526 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 He is a fantastic player, very much like Deco and i would like to see him brought through as his eventual replacement. Fantasic at dead ball situatuons as well, the vision and passing is top class. Kakuta and tajera play similar positions, i think kakuta's best position is behind the strikers not on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott 7 Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Kakuta and tajera play similar positions, i think kakuta's best position is behind the strikers not on the wing. I'm confused as to why you made this comment. He was comparing Tejera to Deco, who plays centrally, not on the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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