Chelsea Banter Archive August 20 2016

 

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20 Aug 2016 22:06:29
Johnny Evans, Phil Jones. ? We're not Sunderland. ! Look we've obviously all had a drink so let's just put this down to a moment of madness. We all say things sometimes that we don't really mean.

Is this jose mourinho. ? He is the only person I can think of that may think Phil Jones is a good fit for chelsea right now but only because he needs to ship the freaking helmet out of his squad and he knows that chels are going to be right up his arse this year so he needs to throw in a couple of cheap tricks to weaken his " previous club" . That's what he calls us these days by the way just in case anyone hasn't noticed.

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20 Aug 2016 17:58:06
Can we agree what superb signings Michy and Kante already are?

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20 Aug 2016 19:16:59
Yeah CFC, if we can get Koulibaly and a right wingers I think we'll be well set. Listen Willian is great and all but we need someone with just as much treat as Eden at the other side then I can safely say well be in for a shout this season.

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20 Aug 2016 20:35:39
Kante is looking a real asset and can only get better as he builds a rapport with the other players. Michy I think is going to be a big surprise, quick, useful in the air and finds space. I have to agree that Willian is so frustrating as there is very little end product. Fantastic work rate tracking back but he falls short at the end we bought him for. Six points BUT I still think we have only been moderate.

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20 Aug 2016 20:42:13
Yeah I agree ELI. I'm a fan of Willian but imagine how good we'd be with a player in the same class level as Eden on the other side. Definitely need to improve the defence but clearly the club is working on that and I believe a CB will soon arrive. I know the Napoli owner has a reputation for being hard to deal with but Napoli are clearly targeting CBs in Maksimovic and Kjaer which suggests they'll be willing to let Koulibaly go for the right price. If we don't get Koulibaly I'm sure the club will have a good alternative lined up. Only other position that needs improving for me is LB/ RB, unless Conte is planning to use a 3-5-2 once another CB is signed. Would like to see us start with Costa and Michy against Burnley and see us really take the game to them!

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20 Aug 2016 17:26:57
At half time I was going to text in that Costa is a liability with his anger issues, constantly on the edge of getting sent off every game.
How glad am I that I never.
Get in diegoooooooo!
Today highlights why you have a squad of players with different qualities. Subs totally changed a game that we would of lost last season.

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20 Aug 2016 18:26:44
Poor first 80 minutes but who cares when you can have a last minutes like that! Batshuayi and Fabregas both brilliant when they came on! Makes a nice change to have a manager who makes effective substitutions after our nightmare with Hiddink's subs! 2 games and 2 late wins, not blitzing teams but definitely got the spirit and passion there! Can't wait for next match.

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20 Aug 2016 16:55:28
Well conte has got the whole fabregas thing wrong, we miss that missing link in midfiled.

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20 Aug 2016 16:59:50
352
Fab Oscar/ chalobah kante
Batsman Costa.

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20 Aug 2016 17:07:10
Yeah I think conte needs to play his 352 batsuayi looks a real goal threat, not only that his movement complements Costa and hazard.

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{Ed018's Note - I'd like to see Costa and Batshuyai up front to start next match.}

20 Aug 2016 17:19:02
I think with the current players the best system is to play two up top with kante and Fabregas in midfield. If matic can return to his best then him and kante will give us a very solid and physical midfield.

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20 Aug 2016 19:48:33
I think it's hard decision for conte. If we play cesc, then it has to be a 3 man midfield because him and kante is not going to be good enough. So in a 3 midfield how do we fit in 2 strikers? Plus hazard.
If we can bring in koulilbaly then I would hope we could try the 3-5-2.

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20 Aug 2016 20:36:00
I think if we sign koulibaly and zouma fit will play along side jt, I think conte wants this too.

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20 Aug 2016 22:58:41
Has anyone ever thought about playing a 4-3-1-2 but not with wingers. Like the one that is used a lot on Fifa, we could have Matic in CDM Kante and Fabregas along side (obviously have Fabregas a bit further in front) Hazard in an attacking midfield role and Batshauyi and Costa up front.

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21 Aug 2016 07:31:56
Like a diamond? Could work but can't see it happening.

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20 Aug 2016
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20 Aug 2016 12:55:34
Your opinion end would be appreciated.

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20 Aug 2016 12:54:40
OK guys where we would all love top rated defenders from all around Europe it seems rather unlikely that's not happening unless we pay stupid amounts of money which in itself puts added pressure on players that haven't played in the premier league before'
What would peoples thoughts be on going in for the likes of Jonny Evans who had a great season and Phil Jones who can play along the back line it would give us a year to get Kurt fit get Christianson back maybe get our youngsters some minutes and look at Nathan ake getting back in the squad .

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20 Aug 2016 13:06:02
My thoughts are that Johnny Evans and Phill Jones names should never be used in the same sentence as Chelsea FC ever again!

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20 Aug 2016 13:41:13
SuperFrank you honestly made me laugh out loud, my friends think I'm crazy. Top reply mate.

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20 Aug 2016 13:55:26
Johnfozzie are you extracting the urine? Worst idea I've ever heard in my life!

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{Ed018's Note - Jones and Evans are two players I want no where near Chelsea}

20 Aug 2016 19:59:53
The only time I want to hear their names said in connection with Chelsea is if they're scoring an OG when playing against us.
Phil Jones is Bambi on ice and his inability to tackle has lead to many hilarious situations where he's thrown himself to the ground in order to stop a shot when a simple tackle would have sufficed. I believe it was last season, where he dived to block a shot and wriggled like a worm in order to attempt to head the ball whilst lying prone on the ground. Such manoeuvres are also likely the cause of his many injuries over the years.
As for Jonny Evans, for a player that has been around as long as he has, he still seemingly has issues regarding positioning and would likely need Terry alongside him to tell him what to do imo. And the thought of a CB pairing of Terry and Evans fills me such a pit of despair in my stomach.

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20 Aug 2016 11:48:04
Just read that Arsenal are interested in Athletico Madrid CB Jose Manuel Gimenez but Simeone will not accept anything under £40m since the Koulibaly saga seems to never end and Napoli are rejecting every offer we make I think we should turn our attention to Gimenez. He's younger, has more potential, is a lot cheaper and although he may not be better than Koulibaly currently he's not far off.

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20 Aug 2016 12:08:06
That's a great shout imo.

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20 Aug 2016 10:36:17
Ok guys and girls. what are we predicting for todays game. I liked what I saw against west ham but need to kill the game off. I am betting we do that today but still think we will let one in. i'm going for a 1 - 4 win for us. Hthink cesc will start today and hopefully pick out those killer passes. Would like to see a couole of youngsters get 20/ 30 mins if we can put the game to bed.

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20 Aug 2016 10:58:28
Don't think we've got enough goalscorers in the side to be winning games 4-1. I liked how solid we looked though so I'm going to go for 2-0 with Diego and Eden on the scoresheet.

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20 Aug 2016 08:39:10
Unsung heroes? Anyone think Darren wood or Peter Nicholas are worth a shout? . Nope, didn't think so :) . John Spencer and mark stein on the other hand. really enjoyed it when those guys were up front.

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20 Aug 2016 10:47:27
You forgot Graham Wilkins!

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20 Aug 2016 12:01:59
And Paul Furlong haha.

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