jmr Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well having the best striker in the world would be a massive upgrade on the piece of crap we currently have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Jibby's not too bad, at least he's up front about being a WUM and he can be quite funny (although, rarely intended). He does seem to have a slightly worrying fascination with Chelsea for a supposed non-Chelsea fan. Think he's a bit like those 8 year old boys who run up to girls in the playground, punch them and run away cause they're not emotionally developed enough to verbalise their feelings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Well having the best striker in the world would be a massive upgrade on the piece of crap we currently have.Ibra's going nowhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibby123 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Jibby's not too bad, at least he's up front about being a WUM and he can be quite funny (although, rarely intended). He does seem to have a slightly worrying fascination with Chelsea for a supposed non-Chelsea fan. Think he's a bit like those 8 year old boys who run up to girls in the playground, punch them and run away cause they're not emotionally developed enough to verbalise their feelings. No, it's funnier as WUM (to me, but hey I'm easily pleased ) because I'm more blue than most and at least I was local, just bitter at all the 'all of the sudden' blues who couldn't care less about us once upon a time suddenly turned up in their corporate suits pushing the prices up when the Bridge went 'trendy'. Irony eh?? Roy Keane nailed it once waffling on about prawns between pieces of bread, but least they had soul when it was un-trendy. Well over 200+ games attended at the Bridge. Weird eh?? None for a while though. I'll return one day when 80% of you have lost interest. It's always the bitter that get obsessed. To get an English lesson from a blue was pure gold mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRG_ Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 French really. still no idea what the **** you're on about in any language mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibby123 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 You're picking at my written word?? Capital 'S' to start a new sentence TRG. That's the same in French as well I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 So who do you support now Jibby? And when was the last time you went to Chelsea? Quite odd that first time I read through that post it seemed incomprehensible, but after reading it a couple of times it seems to make perfect sense now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 So, yeah, let's buy Falcao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Hall Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sounds good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Romeu's done his cruciate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Bugger. Shame as he was just starting to get a few games, especially with Mikel's ban coming up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Might be out for 6 months. Absolutely sucks for the guy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 OMG the better DM is out injured ;( Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 That's such **** news Thankfully Lampard's back from injury so he'll partner Ramires during Mikel's ban Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Only one game in the League he's banned for (Villa) so that isn't too bad. Gotta buy someone in Jan though with Mikel of to the ACoN. Ideas? Strootman? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I'd have thought we'll get a CM that will be there for rotational purposes rather than someone good enough to start for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Bring back De Bruyne possibly? Might be better for him if we don't though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Though his loan at Watford is going swimmingly so it's not a wise idea. (assuming it'll be extended) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Really gutted for Romeu. Possibly the time for Luiz to try a move to DM? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I hope not. The position requires, arguably, more discipline as well as being good, smart and efficient with the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Why bring back De Bruyne? We're pretty well stocked in his position so wouldn't really help out with covering Mikel / Romeu. As above, Chalobah could be an option though. Don't really see the point in buying for that position in January as hopefully both Mikel and Romeu will be around for a long time yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 It's moments like these when we shouldn't have got rid of Meireles. Thought he was a good player and although wouldn't have played too much in the current formation, I think he would have adapted. It's a shame for Romeu because he was just starting to get some games Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I think Luiz could be effective cover at DM (at least against Villa and less capable teams), he'd keep play ticking over well with his passing, and his energy and pace would be a good asset in the middle. Obviously his positioning is suspect, but he'd be no more of a risk at CM than CB, and we're playing him there anyway so might as well give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 We need a DM, someone like Wanyama from Celtic I'd be interested in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkD Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Josh back in Jan? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I hope not. my guess is it'll just be Ramires and Lampard in CM whilst Mikel is at the ACoN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 I think Luiz could be effective cover at DM (at least against Villa and less capable teams), he'd keep play ticking over well with his passing, and his energy and pace would be a good asset in the middle. Obviously his positioning is suspect, but he'd be no more of a risk at CM than CB, and we're playing him there anyway so might as well give it a go.You mean his useless attempts at hollywood passes? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 You mean his useless attempts at hollywood passes? Thing is, he can pass the ball, but attempting those from a centre back position is a lot more difficult than doing so in midfield. A little more chance of some of those connecting if he's doing it from the middle rather than the back. Obviously it'd be better if he cut them out, but as he's not going to, might as well make some use of them if possible Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I do think he tries to play too many Hollywood passes rather than the simpler passes that may create more. I don't think it would hurt playing him at DM, the only problem is look how much he goes forward at CB, now he will be an extra 10-20m further forward all game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Isn't the whole point of a holding midfielder to be someone who stays back at all times and ensures the team doesn't get exposed on the break? I mean the clue is in the name, a midfielder who holds back. Just don't see how David Luiz fits in that position, he'd be caught too far forward all the time and continually leave the team massively exposed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 12, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted December 12, 2012 It can be; there's many ways to approach what the two in the 4-2-3-1 actually do. Benitez clearly wants them back, defend with six and attack with four. Di Matteo was more flexible and encouraged Ramires/Lampard/Essien to attack whilst Mikel sat and really went 5/5 (although the downfall here was Cole and Ivanovic both attacked too, so it was 3/7 and not 5/5 or better). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Putting him further forward would be suicidal. We're apparently having a closer look at Paulinho given that Corinthians are at the CWC too, as he's been on our radar for some time now. Intrigued to see if we'll make a move for him in January. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 It can be; there's many ways to approach what the two in the 4-2-3-1 actually do. Benitez clearly wants them back, defend with six and attack with four. Di Matteo was more flexible and encouraged Ramires/Lampard/Essien to attack whilst Mikel sat and really went 5/5 (although the downfall here was Cole and Ivanovic both attacked too, so it was 3/7 and not 5/5 or better). Yeah I could see Luiz possibly playing a more box to box midfield role (though I don't think he'd be great) but I certainly wouldn't want to rely on him to be my anchor man. Realistically I just wouldn't play him at all. This is where if you'd blooded him and kept him around as a squad player someone like Cork could be actually fairly useful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 David Luiz used to play as defensive midfielder at youth level, so playing him there wouldn't be such an absurd experiment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 David Luiz used to play as defensive midfielder at youth level, so playing him there wouldn't be such an absurd experiment. Just because he played there as a youth player doesn't mean he has the discipline required to play the role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 12, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yeah I could see Luiz possibly playing a more box to box midfield role (though I don't think he'd be great) but I certainly wouldn't want to rely on him to be my anchor man. Realistically I just wouldn't play him at all. This is where if you'd blooded him and kept him around as a squad player someone like Cork could be actually fairly useful. Cork, Bridcutt, Mancienne, Mellis, any of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Tbf wasn't Mellis released due to some stupid prank? Could add Sinclair and Borini to that list as well, though not to play DM of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Bridders Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 12, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted December 12, 2012 Tbf wasn't Mellis released due to some stupid prank?Could add Sinclair and Borini to that list as well, though not to play DM of course Ultimately yeah but he had 3 months left on his deal and was intending to leave because he'd never had the chance to play despite bossing the reserve league and impressing on loan. Hard to blame him, or any of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Saint Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Putting him further forward would be suicidal. We're apparently having a closer look at Paulinho given that Corinthians are at the CWC too, as he's been on our radar for some time now. Intrigued to see if we'll make a move for him in January. How old is he? And has double nationality? How would he get a permission?We need a DM, someone like Wanyama from Celtic I'd be interested in.I am not a fan of jumping in bandwagons but this guy is for sure too good for Celtic. Not sure if good enough for Chelsea though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 You never know with Rafa... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Just because he played there as a youth player doesn't mean he has the discipline required to play the role. Yes, sure, but that makes it a less risky option than placing someone who has absolutely no experience or idea of playing in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Chelsea team v Monterrey: Cech; Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Cole; Luiz, Mikel; Oscar, Mata, Hazard; Torres Luiz in midfield then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Heeeee'sssss gonna enjoy it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Oh wow . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Great through ball for Hazard from Luiz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Torres scoring again Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Torres with 5 goals in last 3 matches apparently. Maybe Chelsea will not need a new striker after all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 13, 2012 Author Administrators Share Posted December 13, 2012 Four, today's was an own goal. One was a penalty. One was an absolute gimme. All came against seriously sub-standard opposition. I'm not gonna give him any credit until he gives me good reason to. In any event, we need a new striker since we're low on numbers there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markyosullivan Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 We're not really low on numbers, youth team/ reserve team has plenty but Chelsea refuse to use them :confused: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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