Sano Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 L'Equipe is reporting that Thorgan Hazard (Lens) could follow his brother to Chelsea. RC Lens have confirmed negotiations are ongoing. Thorgan has rejected every offer for a new contract so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 What channel is the game on, Chelsea TV? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Buddinho Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 What channel is the game on, Chelsea TV? Yup. 678910 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Setanta Sports here in Australia at 11:30am. Just in case anyone cared. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Would be a great signing if we manage to get Azpilicueta for that money and would leave us with good strength in depth.Oscar move 99.9% done then? Read that he did he medical last night and will join us officialy post Olympics as all that's left is to sort out the personal terms Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Never seen him play, but going by his reputation, Azpilicueta would seem a good signing for the money being suggested. Don't see why we need Thorgan Hazard or Victor Moses (in the latter case, Junior Hoilett would seem a much better choice, as he's both more talented and free) as we've got four very skilled, young players to compete for our AM positions already - Mata, Hazard, Oscar (assuming there's no last minute hitch), Marin - and that's leaving out Gael Kakuta (who'll probably go, IMO) and Lucas Piazon. Once we've got an RB, I don't think we vitally need anyone else for next season's squad. GK: Cech, Turnbull, Hilario DR: Ivanovic, [New Signing], Paulo Ferreira, Hutchinson DC: Terry, Cahill, Luiz DL: Cole, Bertrand MC: Ramires, Lampard, Mikel, Meireles, McEachran AMRLC: Oscar, Mata, Hazard, Marin, De Bruyne SC: Torres, Sturridge, Lukaku Maybe a world-class striker if one becomes available, but otherwise I'd be happy enough having Torres and Sturridge competing for the forward slot and Lukaku backing them up. I'd like to see Sturridge played in his natural position, don't think his selfishness does him any favours out wide, whereas could be mitigated as the focal point of our attack. Torres isn't great, but he (like Meireles) is going to stay, so no point dreaming for an unrealistic departure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Fabio Ferreira update and Adelaide United have taken him for a trial so he might be back in pro football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Buddinho Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 For those who tweet, Mikel is now on twitter - @Mikel12Official is his handle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Cannot wait for the game tonight, one of the very few footballing benefits of living in the US being that I can watch it no problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Meant to mention, Chelsea TV showing the CL final before tonight's game. Well I suppose I could watch it again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 2-0 atm, what a well taken goal by Lukaku and Hazard already off the mark. Marin and Mceachran have looked impressive as well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Missed four goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Decent play there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Why is Benayoun playing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 What kind of question is that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Marko Marin 3-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 What kind of question is that? He's hardly the future, they should be trying to get rid of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Marin pretty one-dimensional so far, but it's been a very effective one-dimension. Hazard showed some lovely touches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Lukaku 4-2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Seattle's defence has been pretty dreadful. Might be the occasion getting to them but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Lukaku is absolutely huge, stating the obvious but still. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 He's hardly the future, they should be trying to get rid of him. alright avb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Stupidly contemplating watching tonight's game, mainly because it's the only pre-season game without the remainder of the first team squad and thus the best chance to see Sav, Bamford, Chalobah etc, and I have to think they'll give Blackman some time rather than a second tour with none. Sleep either side of the game and I should be alright, but I keep reminding myself IT'S PRE-SEASON AND IT'LL BE ****ING DULL. well if it's been one thing it hasn't been dull so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 alright avb We have no need for Benayoun. I'm not saying anything outrageous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 He's hardly the future, they should be trying to get rid of him. He has been poor this game, Hazard has been quality, what a signing he is going to be. Lukaku proving he should be given a chance, been really impressed not only with his goals but all round play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Chelsea should come to Australia next year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 So far, been impressed with both Marin and Hazard, especially their link up play together. Marin has a lot of Sturridge about him (the good and bad), Hazard just oozes class. Lukaku leading the line well, taken both goals well from some nice through balls from McEachran and Marin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Setanta have gone to a Euro 1992 interview between James Richardson and Peter Schmeichel. Just a little random. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Now Top 10 Copa Libertadores goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 That was a great free kick by Pabon there in the Copa highlights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Neymar oozes class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 They're now playing the Euro 2012 highlights and I miss that music they played after the goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Jamal Blackman is in goal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Lots of changes as you'd expect, De Bruyne on, apparently he's been nicknamed Prince Harry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice stadium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Hutchinson is on for Benayoun. Good change, Di Matteo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I saw that deleted post Mr. Hall Hazard in the middle of everything, think we may have ourselves a pretty decent player there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Fernandez has a huge head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I saw that deleted post Mr. Hall Hazard in the middle of everything, think we may have ourselves a pretty decent player there We will go close to winning the league. Mata Hazard Oscar Marin What an attacking midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I really hope a full pre-season enables Essien to get back to something like the player he was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Good to see Americans enjoying their soccerball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Well Chelsea TV has just cut out on me, so I'll be relying on your updates and twitter for a bit it seems Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Mmm, Andy Rose is Australian. Hopefully he turns out alright. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Just googled that adboard and they are advertising for ultrasound machines. WTF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I hate Chelsea TV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Marin pretty one-dimensional so far, but it's been a very effective one-dimension. He's a left sided Arjen Robben judging by this game. Hopefully doesn't choke as much as him though. Hazard is going to be amazing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 He's a left sided Arjen Robben judging by this game. Hopefully doesn't choke as much as him though. Hazard is going to be amazing. Yeah seems that way, would be interested to see him playing on the right, I assume that's where he'll be getting more game time too as Mata and Hazard are more comfortable on the left than the right, from what I've seen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Did anyone see the adboard for the trip to Stamford Bridge. Would appreciate it if someone remembered the link. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Bloody Chelsea TV. At least I saw the first half I suppose. Overall thought: Cannot wait to see Hazard and Mata together Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Of the youngsters, Chalobah looked solid in an unfamiliar position, made a few poor decisions but considering his youth and this being pre-season, coped well with the start in a packed stadium atmosphere. Josh made an absolute horror show to give Seattle their first, but made two of ours (Lukaku's first and Parke's own goal) with two very well weighted passes and was generally tidy - this is the time to make mistakes, and the real sign of his progress will be how he learns from them. More good than bad, though. Lukaku took his goals well, but seriously needs to sort out his running with the ball, which looked messy on several occasions and almost cost him his second. In the second half, De Bruyne looked energetic and dynamic, his shooting was off (by a long way) but with match practice, certainly looks like he could hold his own against a respectable calibre of opponent. Hutchinson, as ever, looked effortlessly composed and formed a more solid partnership with Cahill than Luiz and Ivanovic had in the first half. If his fitness holds, hopefully he'll get more chances to push for a more frequent appearances in the team. Blackman had next to nothing to do, his positioning once or twice was a tad debatable, but the experience will have done him good, even if facing a few shots wouldn't have hurt. Piazon barely touched the ball, so not much to judge there. Kakuta was by far the least tidy of the lot, didn't get a lot of playing time but tended to lose the ball whenever it reached him. Kane was a bundle of attacking energy down the right, but left gaping holes at the back. George Saville was the big surprise for me at LB, looked very calm, made a good block to prevent a goalscoring chance for Seattle, and performed his defensive and attacking duties with equal solidity. Not many crosses, but did solid passing work in his advanced positions. To summarise: Hutch and Saville were the most encouraging; Chalobah, De Bruyne and Lukaku didn't do themselves any harm; McEachran and Kane were a mixed bag; Piazon and Blackman didn't get enough to do to make a judgment; Kakuta disappointed. (And yes, I do know it's only the first game of pre-season against wobbly opponents, so impressions are conclusive of nothing more than how the youngsters handled one meaningless game, albeit in a busy stadium) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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