bridgekings Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Eddie Johnson . I'm done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllStar4 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Just imagine how much more the MLS team would have won by if they actually trained together full time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If anyone at the club is still on speaking terms with AVB, I'd appreciate them trying to flog Meireles off to him again. Not really basing that on anything that happened tonight, I just thing he's nowhere near good enough to play for us plus his love of putting balls into orbit from 25 yards is very annoying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 So how was the performance last night? Started with a strong team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Ouch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Müller1469564937 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I don't think it's that bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Buddinho Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I don't think it's that bad. This really. Gets mentioned every year, but I really, really, really wish clubs would stop these staged photos. They're awful, everytime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 No mention about that kit being 3D or not? I guess its not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 26, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted July 26, 2012 Looks better on than standalone but only marginally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 For some reason reminds me of Scorpion from MK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helarxe Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Oscar with two assists already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Müller1469564937 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Oscar with two assists already. Oscar looks like a great prospect. Will he come straight into the team or will he warm the bench for a while until he settles in? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oypus Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 If he's on the bench, can't see it being for long. He'll have to subscribe to RDM's thing though, we did see an arguably better player in Sturridge seemingly behind Kalou on the depth chart. Don't know a thing about how he plays, tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Oscar looks like a great prospect. Will he come straight into the team or will he warm the bench for a while until he settles in? I'm guessing it'll be: Mata - Hazard - Oscar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I think Mata will be the nominal central player when they line up but I think the three of them will just play in the space behind the striker and rotate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I think Mata will be the nominal central player when they line up but I think the three of them will just play in the space behind the striker and rotate. I was thinking it would be Oscar, everyone's describing him as Lampard's successor so I'd imagine he's most comfortable in the middle, whereas Hazard and Mata can both operate quite comfortably out wide. That said, I expect the three will frequently swap positions throughout games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I don't expect Oscar to be a starter this season, but will get plenty of time anyway. I'd expect... Marin-Hazard-Mata Mikel-Lampard expect Mata and Hazard to just go whereever they like, but Marin seems like he'll stick on the left and cut inside every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzza Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 What about Ramires? Slotting in to replace one of Mikel/Lamps as needed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I actually love the third kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 What about Ramires? Slotting in to replace one of Mikel/Lamps as needed?He'll probably be rotated along with the other CM in the team Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gricehead Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Rumours (pretty weak ones, IMO) that we're signing Sam Hutchinson. Seems strange, as our manager (god bless his fat bellied, tax-avoiding soul) has said he's only signing one player on loan and that's to be a striker. Anything been heard from Chelsea end? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted July 27, 2012 My instinct is that the club would consider League Two below him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gricehead Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That's what I would have thought. You don't happen to have another Hutchinson kicking around your youth/development squads that might have caused confusion? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted July 27, 2012 Nope, he's the one and only Hutchinson here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Love that 3rd kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 3rd kit is quite good actually, will decide between that and the home shirt for which one I am going to get. Then I will have to decide who to get on the back. Got back to Plymouth today from Cardiff for the Brazil game. It was a good game and Oscar played very well. Isn't afraid of the ball, is on the ball a lot and really was at the centre of most of their attacking play. Was pretty ruined for the game so celebrated for either side whilst also trying to learn a few Arabic chants Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That's what I would have thought. You don't happen to have another Hutchinson kicking around your youth/development squads that might have caused confusion?Is there not a striker called Ben Hutchinson? (not a Chelsea player) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 27, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted July 27, 2012 There is, he's at Mansfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Terry charged by the FA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Terry charged by the FA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Müller1469564937 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ^ My thoughts exactly. Just let it die already. The guy's an absolute legend. Much love for JT. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I wonder why Muller... ; ) Damn winky face brings up the damn malware thingy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Müller1469564937 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Haha, pipe down, you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ^ My thoughts exactly. Just let it die already. The guy's an absolute legend. Much love for JT. I think the FA are charging Terry reluctantly but don't want to lose face if they did not charge him and to avoid angry back clashers and for numerous reasons questions will be raised and compared to Suarez if he was not charged. Disappointed but expected it tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 As for the kit. It's ok, I like it more now than I did on first looks. Still really liked our white one with the yellow stripe and blue block shoulders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Oscar given #11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Also saw a article on goal.com this morning that says he would be happy to play wherever RDM wants him to (within reason I presume). That will be good then as I can see him being used in a couple of places until we decide where he works best for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Oscar given #11Surprised by this, thought they'd leave it a season before giving #11 to someone else (thought it'd eventually be Lukaku) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 28, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted July 28, 2012 I know I said it a fortnight ago, but my word Loftus-Cheek is a beast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudYildiz Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Well thats the last time i will bet on Chelsea about anything. Couldn't even beat a weakened and inexperienced Milan side, so disappointing :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 That was a pretty average Milan side that started the game. Saying that though it is still only pre-season and we are still playing without 2 or 3 first team players. I think the Brighton friendly and the City game will be more telling of where the team is at. Saying that though I would have thought we would have had slightly better results so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloudYildiz Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Saying that though I would have thought we would have had slightly better results so far. With the amount of new transfers brought in, i expected much better results too. I find Hazard quite disappointing so far though :/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Results in pre-season friendlies are meaningless, especially played in Summer Miami heat where it's currently 28c at midnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Saw the second half, was pretty meh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whirlwind Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I find Hazard quite disappointing so far though :/ I thought quite the opposite myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Oscar's looking good for Brazil v Belarus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Yeah, he's been playing very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Nearly just scored a bloody brilliant free kick. Edit - and now he has scored. Great finish. Looking a brilliant player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Good finish at the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 With the amount of new transfers brought in, i expected much better results too.I find Hazard quite disappointing so far though :/ First off, pre-season doesn't mean a thing, everyone will be playing conservatively to not get injured, hence most games being so boring. (The only people likely to be really trying are the youngsters out to make an impression). It's only natural to be a little concerned to see some bad decision making leading to our losses, but it really doesn't mean anything. As for Hazard, he's getting used to playing with a new set of players, and it's a group constantly being rotated around him: not exactly the ideal circumstances for anyone to shine. Same can be said for Marin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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