Blue Gino 377 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Everyone has a right to their opinion, I just don't get the why words "weak" or "in a shell" get associated so much with McEachran. He's on his first full season loan spell for cryin out loud! But since this is a Chalobah thread, he could use another spell on loan. Not because I don't think he's good enough but because Zola says he likes Nathaniel as a defensive midfielder. OK, let's look at who's in front of him: Mikel, Ramires, Romeu and possibly David Luiz. Chalobah has the skills to be a box to box midfielder maybe so then it comes down to is he better than Ramires next season or rather than rust on the bench, why not do another loan spell in the EPL and then the club can reassess if they should sell a defensive midfielder to make room for him. Now if he's envisioned to provide backup next season as a centre back and part time defensive midfielder then playing opportunities seem just as slim if Omeruo arrives from Ado Den Haag next season. At least we are able to have this discussion, rather than say "wow our youth setup sucks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Place McEachran around Mikel, Oscar, Mata, Hazard, De Bryune and watch him develope into a class holding midfielder. Won't happen right away, but he will grow immensely with quality players surrounding him as he gains experience. Nathaniel as well Mufassir08, Blue Gino, Rambo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 They were youth protects, born and bread in Catalonia,showed promise and the club carried it's tradition in promoting youth. Something we constantly fail to do.Great post except that Iniesta was born in Castile or something. I don't think he is Catalan...NITPICKING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generaldane 64 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I remembering reading Mata saying one of his biggest surprise upon coming to the bridge was Machechran and how incredibly talented he was. I believe both these guys have the potential to make it here, whether or not they will be given the opportunity is another thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Chalobah is closer to the first team than McEachran. Should Watford fail to get promoted, then i reckon we should keep him as cover in the pivot for the departing Lampard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Great post except that Iniesta was born in Castile or something. I don't think he is Catalan...NITPICKING!Exactly why I will always admire los Caballeros blancos, particularly Iniesta. Not full of shit half the time and arrogant beyond belief and the ideology they are superior than the rest of Spain which has always been the case with the Catalans. Spike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Exactly why I will always admire los Caballeros blancos, particularly Iniesta. Not full of shit half the time and arrogant beyond belief and the ideology they are superior than the rest of Spain which is always been the case with the Catalans.I imagine Mr Barça DNA bothers you then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I imagine Mr Barça DNA bothers you then...Pique in paticular I cannot stand and him representing Spain as a nation is repulsive as I do not rate him what so ever and his grotesque attitude towards our nationalityI'm a tramp either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Pique in paticular I cannot stand and him representing Spain as a nation is repulsive as I do not rate him what so ever and his grotesque attitude towards our nationalityI'm a tramp either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 People who want to compare the likes of Xavi and Iniesta to McEachran should probably acknowledge that those two players had between them more than 100 appearances for Barcelona B. That's simply something we don't have at our disposal and serves only to highlight the problem facing all English clubs in promoting youth.People also say we've failed to promote young players - who? Which young players have come through the academy that we've missed out on? Jack Cork? Scott Sinclair?The academy in it's current state is less than a decade old. Is it any surprise that only now we're seeing young teams with maybe four or five players who could realistically make the grade here?Also, when people accuse me of taking their comments out of context (which I didn't - I quoted the line in it's entirety) then maybe they'd like to explain just how they feel they've been misquoted so that I can apologise if needs be. Peace. and daBlackMamba7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Those who believe in Chalobah are correct.According to Zola, he has been a very good surprise.At 18 he already made 25 league & cup starts, scoring 4 goals in his first season as a professional. An admirable feat, many feel.From my point of view, I am hoping he won´t be wanted to fill a void at Stamford Bridge next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Chalobah is closer to the first team than McEachran. Should Watford fail to get promoted, then i reckon we should keep him as cover in the pivot for the departing LampardThat's because not only is Chalobah a very good footballer he is also is bigger, stronger and faster than McEachran. Strike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Zac Smale @zachary90Chalobah hit a young lad in the face with a wayward shot in the warm up. Went over and gave him a hug and a ball. Jealous.Essien did a similar thing a few years ago when training before a match for Chelsea. Let's hope Chalobah can match his efforts on the pitch for Chelsea as well! Bosnian Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Nathaniel Chalobah reveals that he wears Chelsea shinpads despite playing for Watford. Proper Chels! Rambo and Beigl 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer1257 3,282 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I hope that he will be our Yaya Toure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I hope that he will be our Yaya ToureBar the cuntish personality, of course.. KingB, Rambo, Peppen and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufassir08 2,400 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Apparently we are interested in signing this watford kid called chalobah according to express.http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/380126/Arsenal-Chelsea-Tottenham-and-Aston-Villa-interested-in-Watford-trio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Lampard's successor? They are rarely alike. Or is it about the character figure and importance to the side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ja1 1,166 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Watford are live tonight :-)7:45 KO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Can't wait to watch him tonight Got a feeling it'll be 2-1 to Watford. There's some great odds for this game too! Both Teams To Score but Watford to win is 4.50. I don't have big balls though so I've just gone on an outright Watford win at around 2/1. A goal from Chalobah and a win for Watford will make my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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