Steve 10,227 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Steve, you've missed something off of that shirt. Sorry about that kind sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magic weeds 446 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 after this transfer, Carlo should go for Ozil and close the purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Sorry about that kind sir!Better. Don't do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Big Drog 1,110 Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 I cant believe the negativety I've seen on this thread, we are about to buy a Brazilian first team player and we are about to do it without spending Man City levels of money. As unpopular as this opinion may seem I wanted the signing of a quick holding midfielder(a description with Ramires fits perfectly) far more than I wanted Aguero, Neymar or Torres. imo this is the perfect signing. Last season our midfield looked so slow at times, never more so than over two legs against Inter. Our defensive record last season was also not as impressive as it has been in previous years, I think Ramires will go a long way to improving those problems, the lad has great energy and stamina, very good on the ball and a tremendous reading of the game. Matic will still get chances but Ramires was not signed to add "squad depth" he is sure to be the starting holidng midfield player. In Drogba, Anelka, Malouda, Lampard and to a certain degree Kalou we already have a lot of attacking talent in our side, in Kakuta we have a player who in years to come will be the creative linchpin of the side. Thats not to mention that if Ramires joins it frees up Essien to go and attack more. I dont think we need an Ozil. To be honest before last years Confederations Cup I had never seen him play so when I saw him in the starting line up I was amazed Dunga chose this unknown lad over the likes of Pato or Ronaldinho to start wide right. By the end of the tournament I understood why, he was tremendous, he knew his role and he played it to perfection. This Summer even with his limited gametime he still left a big mark, being singelled out by Dunga as a player Brazil desperately missed in their quater final elimination to the Netherlands. If we can wrap this deal up then it will be the signing we should have made after Makelele left because until Ramires puts on the Chelsea jersey, I dont think we ever adequately replaced him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 (edited) Welcome aboard Ramires,hope you'll prove us doubters wrong. Edited August 3, 2010 by Kostas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Hopefully he will comfort the Ballack fans who thought his departue would hurt the team performance wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito 459 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 i rate him very high and think he can be a great player for a long time. if anyone saw how he performed in the world cup then u know that he brings pace, energy, and great defensive and good offensive talents to the team. i dont know why a lot of you dont want him or think we dont need him. our midfield was really slow last year in a lot of games. he or essien could play defensive mid or mikel (who i rate very highly) and that will free up space for everyone else. he will fit perfectly in to our formations, the christmas tree or the diamond. in the diamond he could play RM or DM and in the christmas tree he could do the same. he will give us flexibility in our midfield and we could rotate it some. with all of our competitions we are going to need to do it. i really hope we get him and very confident that we will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/8881118.stmWatch the video he is a little bit creative. Dynamic midfielder, will do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I cant believe the negativety I've seen on this thread, we are about to buy a Brazilian first team player and we are about to do it without spending Man City levels of money. As unpopular as this opinion may seem I wanted the signing of a quick holding midfielder(a description with Ramires fits perfectly) far more than I wanted Aguero, Neymar or Torres. imo this is the perfect signing. Last season our midfield looked so slow at times, never more so than over two legs against Inter. Our defensive record last season was also not as impressive as it has been in previous years, I think Ramires will go a long way to improving those problems, the lad has great energy and stamina, very good on the ball and a tremendous reading of the game. Matic will still get chances but Ramires was not signed to add "squad depth" he is sure to be the starting holidng midfield player. In Drogba, Anelka, Malouda, Lampard and to a certain degree Kalou we already have a lot of attacking talent in our side, in Kakuta we have a player who in years to come will be the creative linchpin of the side. Thats not to mention that if Ramires joins it frees up Essien to go and attack more. I dont think we need an Ozil. To be honest before last years Confederations Cup I had never seen him play so when I saw him in the starting line up I was amazed Dunga chose this unknown lad over the likes of Pato or Ronaldinho to start wide right. By the end of the tournament I understood why, he was tremendous, he knew his role and he played it to perfection. This Summer even with his limited gametime he still left a big mark, being singelled out by Dunga as a player Brazil desperately missed in their quater final elimination to the Netherlands. If we can wrap this deal up then it will be the signing we should have made after Makelele left because until Ramires puts on the Chelsea jersey, I dont think we ever adequately replaced him. :goodpost: good to see a positive post :champions:... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFear 23 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Now that its on BBC, I hope we wrap up this deal in a couple of days. KTBFFH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endrit 39 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 http://news.bbc.co.u...sea/8881118.stmWatch the video he is a little bit creative. Dynamic midfielder, will do well.What video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 The one at the top of that BBC post.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Far from a done deal yet. He's on the bench for Benfica tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 What video?You may not be able to see it, UK only.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO-tFV6IExY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktbffh10 4 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Far from a done deal yet. He's on the bench for Benfica tonight.Strange, a Benfica fansite hasn't listed him.I'm assuming their official site has then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuf 1,448 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 BENFICA - Roberto; Fábio Coentrão, Luisão ©, David Luiz and Rúben Amorim; Carlos Martins, Airton, Aimar and Jara; Cardozo and SaviolaSubs: Júlio César, Moreira, Fábio Faria, Roderick, Sidnei, LuÃs Filipe, César Peixoto, Javi GarcÃa Felipe Menezes, Gaitán, Kardec and WeldonCoach: Jorge JesusEmm don't see Ramires there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidEU 2,023 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 These all say he's on the bench.Benfica (Suplentes): Moreira, Júlio César, Javi Garcia, Ramires, Roderick, Felipe Menezes, Weldon, LuÃs Filipe, César Peixoto, Sednei e Kardec.http://www.slbenfica.pt/jogosdirectoslb.aspSubstitutes: Moreira , Fabio Faria , Javi Garcia , Ramires , Roderick , Felipe Menezes , Weldon , Luis Filipe , Cesar Peixoto , Sidnei , Kardec , Julio Cesarhttp://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/matchtrackerClick on 'Suplentes' on the Benfica team sheet.http://www.record.xl.pt/emdireto/?id_game=27217&id_post=71639Spurs winning 1-0, Bale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktbffh10 4 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 Didn't come on in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall 315 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I don't think he was actually on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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