Chelsea Banter Archive June 20 2013

20 Jun 2013 23:39:27
Why does Mikel never do that/never done that for us?
EH17

I know he is a different player for Nigeria very frustrating

21 Jun 2013 01:18:55
In nigeria he is allowed to go deeper into the box, while with us he is restricted to defensive misfielder, the position or role he played for nig. Is for lampard in chelsea, mind you when we found him he was a promising young attacking misfielder, but hey lampard was there you know. Nobody was ever given that chance, for reference see gudjonsen, ballack and deco and co. post chelsea interviews they all attest to this. It was we that try to mould him into the makalele type, very unfortunate he came short, and our problem is all our def mid were measured with the makalele yardstick. And there is only onr Makalele so far, he is the one that make lampard so good as an attacking mid cause he gives him cover and security.

O come on! Ballack had two great seasons for us. And to be fair we never actually missed makallele when Essien was injury free.

20 Jun 2013 22:21:44
People is it just me or is it that schurrle is another pointless signing like Moses and Ba I can't really see why we wasted 20m on him, shure he's versatile but we need a out and out goalscorer we've got enough cover in midfield with loan players coming back from loan. For me he would fit the mold of liverpool or arsenal more than chelsea.

Out:Mikel, Ba, Moses, Marin (just hasn't happened for him)

In: -A world class holding midfielder like de Rossi or Khedira

-One excellent and direct right sided winger like di maria or hulk

-A out and out goalscorer that can still link up with the midfield like Cavani or Rooney. {Ed018's Note - I don't want Hulk anywhere near Chelsea}

I think Schürrle is a good signing who offers quality in a number of positions; versatlity and youth has been a feature of the majority of our recent signings and it allows Mourinho to be confident in rotating any of our attackers.

As for Hulk. no thanks.

Schurlle offers genuine pace to run in behind defences. Pace is something that've lack, with the exception of hazard none of our forward players are blessed with lightning quick speed. Having more pace and another player who can run with the ball at speed gives the squad a better balance and more options.
DP

21 Jun 2013 00:05:31
Marin if given the chance is faster that all our wingers even more technical in terms of taking on defenders and dribbling past them, the fans should note that, he hasn't been given the chance, I bet you you he is the Duff or robben we are missing, and surely time will tell, his only problem is he his injury concern, whole heartedly I will love to see him here with and given the chance to prove himself. How many starts or even subs was he given last season. Benayoun was even prefered over him, Please let him have a chance before deciding either he is Good enough for us or not, I believe it will be a mistake to sell him. Thanks {Ed018's Note - I don't think Marin is faster or better at taking on defenders than Hazard}

Can we stop it with the Marin wasn't given a chance. Maybe early under rdm but he was coming off injury. By the end of the season I had seen enough, he got chances and did nothing outstanding. Look how many matches we had to play with tired, under-rested guys if Marin was any good he would have played more.

Based on Rafa's selections? We all know that Rafa's the best tactical technician ever and if he judges a player to be sh*t or great then obviously they must be. (sarcasm)
Personally I'd give Marin a loan to prove himself.

20 Jun 2013 20:03:11
Great to see Dave getting a start for Spain tonight thought he was outstanding for us last season!
Blue aero

Thought he had a great game too.

JMJW

Honestly you can't judge him against Tahiti.

20 Jun 2013 15:23:01
Reports from itv saying quotes made earlier were not from mikel. let's hope itv are wrong.

20 Jun 2013 10:54:46
Ed018 or 002 when do you think there will be any news on cavani deal or some sort of latest update. {Ed018's Note - I hope soon}

Next couples days maybe? Cheers for keeping us going while ed002 having a time out, we all appreciate it mate
Mattm

Hi Ed,

Is there any truth in the stories that talks are currently underway?

Thanks

MiketheBlue {Ed018's Note - yes they have had talks}

And roughly how are talks going/gone cavani willing to join?

Thanks Ed,

MiketheBlue

20 Jun 2013 10:13:47
Shhhh. Can you hear it? It is the wind of Cavani coming to CFC. Proitos

20 Jun 2013 09:51:33
JOhn Obi Mikel has apparently given an interview to a turkish news paper Sabah which follows:-



"I'm very pleased with Galatasaray's offer. "

"I asked Drogba for advice and he told me that Istanbul is a fantastic city, that Galatasaray is a huge club and that I have to make the move. "

"I have played at Chelsea for a long time and it's now time for me to leave. "

"Talks have reached an advanced level between Chelsea and Galatasaray. Chelsea won't make the move difficult and regarding my salary there won't be a problem. "

"All that is left is for the clubs to reach an agreement. "

-John Obi Mikel, Sabah via Turkish-Football. com


Lets all hope this deal happens

Thank you Galatasaray! Bye bye Mikel. Proitos