deez0r Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Deco deal seems pretty much nailed on, £12m being the price mentioned. Really dont know what this means for our midfield, someone will be missing out quite a bit, Maka will probably go, but picking 3 from Lampard, Ballack, Essien, Deco and Mikel could lead to some problems. Should be the last posistion we should be looking to strengthen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJG123 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Deco coming in would confirm to me that one of Ballack or Lampard is leaving. Assuming you play 4-5-1 then the midfield 3 would be Deco, Essien and one over. I can see the reasoning, Scolari wants a genuine playmaker, a gritty hard tackler and someone to bomb forward and score goals, just think it's a shame he's chosen Deco as the playmaker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
arseneknows Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Deco never really shone that much at Barca because he wasn't the main creative spark and the way they played with Ronaldinho Messi eto'o etc...it was just different. Remember the player he was at Porto though, sure hes a bit older but he still has great quality as he as just shown in the Euros. Scolari obviously wants to change the style. From an Arsenal point of view, bring it on. Teams fear your usual style much more then if you started playing more open. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 The way he plays and his slight stature reminds me of the great man, Zola. We don't currently have a player who does what Arshavin can do in that second striker/attacking midfielder role. I agree. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swfcrule4eva Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Looks pretty certain we'll be getting Jimmy Smith on loan, reckon he will be good in the Championship? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eathy2007 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Dont reallt want Deco here, Id rather keep Lamps and Ballack. Maka i think is time to let go too, But we need a Defensive Midfielder as i dont think Mikel is upto scratch. Looking forward to seeing Bosingwa bomming down the right wing and putting crosses in aswell. Anyone here a Season Ticket Holder? Where do you sit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Originally posted by eathy2007:Maka i think is time to let go too, But we need a Defensive Midfielder as i dont think Mikel is upto scratch. I see Mikel as more of an attacking player. Essien could play as a defensive midfielder? If not Lee Cattermole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted June 23, 2008 Administrators Share Posted June 23, 2008 Anyone here a Season Ticket Holder? Where do you sit? MHL Block 12 Row H Seat 74 and NEVER mention Lee Cattermole in here again. I'd be better in midfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dave Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 You guys don't really need Boulahrouz I think, having Alex on the bench ffs. You guys heard of any transfer rumours concerning him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Theres been a couple of rumours, most recent linking him with a move to Celtic. Marseille have also been linked with a £7 mil move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Originally posted by Philip Rolfe:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Anyone here a Season Ticket Holder? Where do you sit? MHL Block 12 Row H Seat 74 and NEVER mention Lee Cattermole in here again. I'd be better in midfield. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I was joking. Future in England captain though tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger_ Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Would it be fair to say that you guys are approaching the new season with far more optimism than you had, when Grant was appointed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Not approaching the new season yet. Still coming to terms with our shock Euro exit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Originally posted by Benoit2:Not approaching the new season yet. Still coming to terms with our shock Euro exit You deserved to do better, you played pure football. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Originally posted by Digger_:Would it be fair to say that you guys are approaching the new season with far more optimism than you had, when Grant was appointed? I definitely am. I think that we will draw in some big name players - something Grant wouldn't of been able to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eathy2007 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Originally posted by Dutch Dave:You guys don't really need Boulahrouz I think, having Alex on the bench ffs. You guys heard of any transfer rumours concerning him? Your not far from me, Im Block 12, Row e right behind the goal, Didnt like my seats when Hasselbaink used to shoot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Originally posted by Digger_:Would it be fair to say that you guys are approaching the new season with far more optimism than you had, when Grant was appointed? definitely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Basically what everyone else said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eathy2007 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Does anyone else here want rid of the unbeaten home run? I would as i reckon we if we didnt have it then we would have gone all out a few more times for w in instead of getting the draws which cost us. Thing is there isnt a team i would like to lost it too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Is Deco a dead cert? My newspapers here reported that we signed him for 12 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Starting to get worried. Are we ever going to sign players? We are not really even being linked with players atm. Sidwell now starting to think that he may have a chance at Chelsea and is seeking talks with Scolari. He just doesn't get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted June 26, 2008 Administrators Share Posted June 26, 2008 Will just be a mental July for everyone, tends to happen in major tournaments. Always harder when the manager isn't even in his job until July 1st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eathy2007 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 We will be signing players but like Phil said, The manager isnt in the job yet, Maybe we already have agreed on some players but they want to have a talk with Big Fil before they join? Nobody knows expect Kenyon. I can see Deco coming but i dont want him, I want younger fresh blood coming in from the youth. Id like to see a bit more of Di Santo and Sinclair playing more often. Anyone seen this Kakuta? Looks a real prospect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Originally posted by eathy2007:We will be signing players but like Phil said, The manager isnt in the job yet, Maybe we already have agreed on some players but they want to have a talk with Big Fil before they join? Nobody knows expect Kenyon. I can see Deco coming but i dont want him, I want younger fresh blood coming in from the youth. Id like to see a bit more of Di Santo and Sinclair playing more often. Anyone seen this Kakuta? Looks a real prospect i dont think the youngsters are ready for the step up yet. Sinclar would probably be the one that is able too. Kakuta looks exciting too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 We have also signed new goalkeeping coach Carlos Pracidelli Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrobrazil Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Hey Chelsea fans... My neighbour here in Brazil is a Director for Palmeiras, a club where Scolari won many trophies and was resposible for the brightest period in the clubs he history. Given that, he and Scolari are close friends and talk in an almost daily basis. Here is what he told me: Deco is coming, and will step right into the starting 11. Scolari loves him, and trusts him. Scolari is keen on keeping Drogba, and considers him arguably the best striker in the world. He is keen on bringing another top class striker though, and will almost surely offload sheva, possibly back to milan. As for strikers he is looking at: Adriano ( Had an incredible loan spell here, scoring 18 in 27 apps, is back into shape, and coaches from both São Paulo and National team are impressed with his work rate on training) Fred (From Lyon, had an unbelievable scoring rate in brazil, an impressive start in France, but a serious injury ended with him being sidelined and then on the bench. Started to pick up his form a bit last season though) Klaas-jan Huntelaar Pawel Pogrebniak Also he called Ronaldinho, to say that he would love if he came to Stanford Bridge, but for him to think about if he is willing to sacrifice himself, as he knows how Scolaris discipline and commitment to the club work. As for wingers, Robinho is being looked at, but his 35 m price tag and recent unprofesional behaviour make it unlikely. Quaresma is a strong option, and Simão Sabrosa also a possibility. He wants to hold onto Carvalho. That´s what i heard around here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRandomGuy Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 France football saying the Lampard to Inter deal is all but done (link in transfer thread) No idea how reputable a source they are btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 super, super frank :*) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Do people use :*) in completely different ways? Half the time it seems to be the tongue in cheek smile and the other times the crying smile. Very confusing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted June 27, 2008 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2008 We'll see how it's used when Ronaldo buggers off at any rate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted June 27, 2008 Administrators Share Posted June 27, 2008 You're coming back with money, to Chelsea? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The sarcastic crying smiley is :') If Lampard leaves I'll be devastated btw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 He won't leave and if he did Inter? He's more likely to win something in Europe with Chelsea, and if he does leave, he can stop thinking about getting in the England team fo' sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramovic Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 If he does go good luck to him,I certainly wont be devastated because no player is bigger then the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 Seems we might be getting Robinho. A couple of links in the past week, and his agent yesterday said that they will make a bid within the week. Anyone else been linked with us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 It seems the Daily Mirror or some paper has rumoured we are going to make a move for Adebayor for £30m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Originally posted by Francis Cole:Do people use :*) in completely different ways? Half the time it seems to be the tongue in cheek smile and the other times the crying smile. Very confusing. I have no idea what it means, thought it was someone winking actually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Originally posted by Razzler:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Francis Cole: Do people use :*) in completely different ways? Half the time it seems to be the tongue in cheek smile and the other times the crying smile. Very confusing. I have no idea what it means, thought it was someone winking actually </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Looks like a snowflake on a persons cheek to be honest, tears of joy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 So we've signed Deco. Lampard has also reportedly been coy on talk of him signing for Inter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramovic Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I still believe that Deco will be useful squad player and im almost sure that he'll be one of the most fouled players in the premiership. Scolari knows what he can do and im sure there is reasoning behind his transfer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Oh for crying out loud, **** off Deco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FungusMungus Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Don't get why everyone's writing him off. Give him a season, then complain if he isn't good enough. All this "oh fo Deco" just pathetic right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 If he has a pathetic season, then that would just be the icing on the cake showing there really just isnt anything good about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didier Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Don't leave Frank /o\ Still a hero x Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRandomGuy Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Originally posted by Benoit2:Oh for crying out loud, **** off Deco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 Reports today again linking us with Robinho, would love to see him at Chelsea. Also Ronaldinho saying that he would love to link up with Scolari and Deco again. Mourinho saying that although he does not expect to sign Lampard this summer, he is 100% sure he will join within a year. Lampard is one of my favourite players, but I fear that if he leaves, I will hate him /o\ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 1, 2008 Administrators Share Posted July 1, 2008 Not bothered about Deco, good player, just don't want Frank to go. Although ultimately, if he does it'll be his choice, and that says enough. Anyway, 5 years ago today Roman Abramovich purchased Chelsea Football Club. How come he's not got bored yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 gah Deco Not his biggest fan tbf, didn't like him in the UEFA Cup Final at all. It's not that though, I just don't think he's good enough. Ballack, Essien, Lampard all better than Deco. All used to the style of English football. All proven performers in the Premiership. Why take the risk when I genuinely think we have the best central midfield in the league already? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Originally posted by TheRandomGuy:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Benoit2: Oh for crying out loud, **** off Deco. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I dont think that we are all saying he crap, we just dont like the guy, no doubt hes a good footballer, but hes a little bugger who constantly annoys me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powlay Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Pompy sign Chelsea's Beh Sahar on a 6 month loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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