Yaya Toure joins Manchester City

[Drogba11CFC 108]

"Hello, Mr Mancini? There's this player you should buy who can stop Drogba, Rooney and Torres in their tracks, he's the best defender in the world...his name's Titus Bramble. You'll have to spend big on him though, as he's very expensive."

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelseas the only club i have seen thats gained success with being injected with millions thats because chelsea bought the right guys without giving them astronomical wages

I imagine if the owners have young children they would get 10 grand a week and they go out shopping for small buisnesses

Not necessarily, we did buy some shocking players in all fairness! I think the reason why we've been successful is through sustainability and quality management by Mourinho, Hiddink and Ancelotti. When we brought players such as Essien, Drogba, Malouda, Kalou, Mikel, Cech and Robben, they were all either in their mid-twenties or younger, and thus we've been able to keep the squad sustainable since 2003 - although new blood is certainly needed sooner rather than later. I also think we've had a consistent spine to the team since 2004 - Cech, Terry, Lampard, Makelele (now Essien) and Drogba all start 9 times out of 10. City's spending has been ridiculous because they've just gone and splashed their cash at moreorless anyone. David Silva you could argue is still their only real marquee signing so far!

[Drogba11CFC 108]

I'm pretty sure we all remember how great Veron was.

[kwylino 329]

I'm pretty sure we all remember how great Veron was.

I loved him but he really didnt enjoy his prem time