macca69 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 No signings for us in January = Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 No signings for us in January = The problem is who do you want to sign? The players we have need to start performing. Deco, Ballack, Malouda all for their old clubs used to be awesome but for some odd reason can't play the same. You know who I think we really miss, regardless of how Mikel is playing, Michael Essien. He might not be the greatest player in the world. But he has a lot of quality, he is a battler, and he fights until the very end, something Ballack and Deco severely lack, and a lot of the Chelsea squad lacks. He came up with important goals last year, and always spurred our team on whether it be his defensive work or attacking work. One of the most memorable goals that comes to mind is his screamer against Arsenal to level it, or win it can't remember right now. He has a big influence that I think is being missed and is overlooked by a lot of people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 oh goody. 2 poor games back from a pretty long lay off and the Ballack hating is back already. Thought we'd gotten past that complete nonsense and realised he was one of the best midfielders in the league by now? Oh well. Can't be helped. Has Scolari actually won any 'must-win' games for us? Other than struggling past Cluj in a situation that was only 'must-win' because of the failure to secure qualification in the 2 previous matches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ballack is class, his such a good player and he makes everything look so simple that he looks lazy. I dont have a problem with Deco either, his not a player thats going to get stuck in and win many tackles. He needs to be used in a system that suits in and maybe some premier league games he shouldnt play. I disagree with you about Essien I think he is one of the best midfielders in the world, probably in the top 3 premiership central mids. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 I have no idea why Ballack was brought off on Sunday, was playing much better than Deco (aka he could complete a pass) and was getting stuck in more. Deco needs to quickly realise that its not Spain over here and he will never get the kind of time hes looking. Hes been atrocious bar a few games this season, and for every good ball he plays theres usually 5 or 6 misplaced passes/interceptions/knocked off ball as hes looking too much time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 16, 2008 Author Share Posted December 16, 2008 Ballack is fb. The kind of player we need is someone like Messi, David Silva or Arjen Robben again. Someone who can go round players and then know what to do. Who unlike Malouda, seems to be scared of getting to the by-line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Ballack is class, his such a good player and he makes everything look so simple that he looks lazy. I dont have a problem with Deco either, his not a player thats going to get stuck in and win many tackles. He needs to be used in a system that suits in and maybe some premier league games he shouldnt play. I disagree with you about Essien I think he is one of the best midfielders in the world, probably in the top 3 premiership central mids. I know he is a good player, but lately he has just looked lazy, and not passionate enough, and his passing hasn't been up to par. But I know from last season that he can be amazing I think Deco takes way too much time on the ball, and more often than not ends up losing it. If you're disagreeing with me about Essien I said he is one of the best in the world and I think we're missing his presence in the team right now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Sorry for double post, found this guys post somewhere else, thought it summed us up pretty good, although I hated SWP You already have Lampard and Ballack fighting for the one slot of central midfield yet, the first player you sign is Deco who does exactly the same thing........Now having sold Shaun Wright Phillips you exactly want the same type of player....Are you playing musical chairs at Chelsea????.....Scolari says the visiting teams are too defensive at Stamford Bridge, yet does not play Drogba who can hold the ball near the opponents penalty box and bring others into play, instead plays Anelka who is only willing to score and not assist....Neither does he play Ballack who can help retain ball possession by passing it around instead plays Deco who passes it to the opponents directly setting up their attacks..... For the teams visiting Stamford Bridge, Christmas has come too early!!!.....And for you Scolari dont ask for the players you want now, Chelsea does not have to win it your way this season, mere winning would suffice for now....Come next term having proven your worth you can make demands of the club....Till then learn to toil with pace that is what EPL football is [/Quote] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 So what do we think of the suggestion of throwing Bridge in a wide left role? Would be a decent move imo. Apart from it being good if he played more often, he couldnt possibly do worse than Malouda or Kalou. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 Pretty awesome post that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 The Brazilian Football Confederation could offer Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari a return ticket to his homeland as Brazil coach. The country's current manager Dunga faces the axe in the new year after a stumbling 2010 World Cup qualification campaign. (Daily Mirror)Scolari is facing a growing challenge to his authority as several senior Chelsea players asked him to explain his substitutions after the 1-1 draw at home to West Ham. (The Times) From BBC gossip, I love how they make things up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Pretty awesome post that. Which one? From BBC gossip, I love how they make things up I don't think there is as much unrest as people think. I think some of his subs are stupid, but it's really up to the players right now, is Scolari supposed to make them think wiser, and be more creative at home? He puts out the best 11 he can, (most of the time), and we should be beating teams at home with the sheer quality of players we have. It's inexcusable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 From BBC gossip, I love how they make things up Silly rumor invented by them (there is nothing about this rumor in the Brazilian media), and he denied CBF wants to hire him anyway. If Dunga is fired, which seems to be unlikely at the moment (I bet he will keep his job at the very least until the Conf Cup), CBF will most likely hire Muricy Ramalho (São Paulo's manager), not Felipão. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Silly rumor invented by them (there is nothing about this rumor in the Brazilian media) pay attention, they clearly state where they sourced the rumour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 He is talking about the rumour of Dunga being fired. Which is not in the Brazilian media. You pay attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yes, that and the suggestion that if he is fired, they will hire Felipão. It's a no story as Dunga unfortunately won't be fired any time soon (Brazil won't play any official game until late March and Brazil is pretty safe in 2nd place in the WC Quals and had that good result against Portugal that appeased CBF) and if he is fired, they won't hire Felipão because they prefer to hire Muricy Ramalho, who is also a cheaper option and is seen here as a manager in the same situation Felipão was just before he assumed Brazil in 2001. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 He is talking about the rumour of Dunga being fired. Which is not in the Brazilian media.You pay attention. which is irrelevant as BBC have clearly stated they sourced the rumour from the Daily Mirror. who gives two ****s about brazilian media? the whole country is full of ****s. go **** yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 If the rumor is about the next manager of Brazil, the Brazilian media is a far better source than some random tabloid in England who got the info from nowhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 pointless post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucampe Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 which is irrelevant as BBC have clearly stated they sourced the rumour from the Daily Mirror.who gives two ****s about brazilian media? the whole country is full of ****s. go **** yourself. Is that necessary? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 No need to be abusive, the initial post was just about how random rumours get made up about Chelsea, PMLF then responded with information from a Brazilian point of view which people in England dont have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Is that necessary? yes it is . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 No need to be abusive, the initial post was just about how random rumours get made up about Chelsea, PMLF then responded with information from a Brazilian point of view which people in England dont have. and i don't care. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 18, 2008 Administrators Share Posted December 18, 2008 and i don't care. I do Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hell Hath No Fury Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 thats great Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 I'd to come into a thread and just get ruined. Oh wait... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Back on topic, 18 year-old player Morten Nielsen is apparently leaving the club Is that fair, or should he get more chances at Chelsea's reserve team (I suppose he is too old for the youth team)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 18, 2008 Administrators Share Posted December 18, 2008 He's decent for a targetman but he's not really that good. Barely scores any more, and isn't better than Fabio Borini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 thats great What the hell? Why would you come in here and just start posting a bunch of negative stuff?? Stupid stupid people. As for Scolari getting fired, I'd give him a little more time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhysisonfire Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Back on topic, 18 year-old player Morten Nielsen is apparently leaving the clubIs that fair, or should he get more chances at Chelsea's reserve team (I suppose he is too old for the youth team)? What's unfair about it? He hasn't made the grade, so they let him go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I didn't say that it's unfair, I asked if it is unfair or not. I don't follow Chelsea's youth so how could I know if it is fair or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhysisonfire Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 And I said it isn't unfair Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 It certainly isn't, considering what you and Philip Rolfe said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Nielsen is spaverage, won't be dissapointed it he goes. Got my itinerary from Thomas Cook through today, 6 hours on the train to Everton, fook that. No alcohol as well, balls. Will have to sneak some on. Very much looking forward to it though, never been to Goodison before. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRandomGuy Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 we can get Panathinaikos, Barca, Bayern, Porto or Juventus am refusing to even entertain any other possibility than Barca. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If we get Barca, oh no...... I say Bayern Panathinaikos or Porto. With the way Barca and Juventus are playing right now, that wouldn't be good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Nielsen is spaverage, won't be dissapointed it he goes. Got my itinerary from Thomas Cook through today, 6 hours on the train to Everton, fook that. No alcohol as well, balls. Will have to sneak some on. Very much looking forward to it though, never been to Goodison before. A **** hole! I remember my dad got food poisoning from a burger van outside Goodison. Enjoy the match buddy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 We will get Barca for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 So ... Juve then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted December 19, 2008 Administrators Share Posted December 19, 2008 Ranieri's coming home \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgekings Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Some strong teams going to be eliminated this round. Real v Liverpool Arsenal v Roma Inter v Manchester Utd Lyon v Barca Leaves some teams you wouldn't mind facing next round as well: Villarreal v Panathinaikos Sporting v Bayern Athletico v Porto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abramovic Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Thats a decent draw for us, im delighted with it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Would love to face Juventus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Would obviously prefer home advantage 2nd leg but thats not the worst draw we could have had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRandomGuy Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Some strong teams going to be eliminated this round. Real v Liverpool Arsenal v Roma Inter v Manchester Utd Lyon v Barca Leaves some teams you wouldn't mind facing next round as well: Villarreal v Panathinaikos Sporting v Bayern Athletico v Porto everything in place for the semi exit to Liverpool \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Good draw yes, but with our current home form, we could be heading to Turn a goal down. Cue us winning 3-0 at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Be good to see Ranieri back at the Bridge, I hoping by Feb/March we have sorted out our home form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca69 Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 Im hoping we get sorted out way before then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie177 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 if we dont get it sorted out by feb/mar we're not going to get it sorted out for the rest of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoolblowsme Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 We need to get our home form sorted out by next week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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