21 May 2012 22:27:24
As a Chelsea fan we should all be excited that our club is negotiating right now/offers made for Hazard (Lille) Hulk (porto) and now it seems to be Moura (Sao Paulo), to be linked and press speculation is one thing but to be putting offers on the table and talking to clubs is a very promising start to what will most likely be a long summer.
PB
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21 May 2012 22:26:42
i really do think that hazard will come to chelsea for a couple of reasons....
1. he is almost guaranteed playing time in every match whereas at man u he would have to compete with nani, young, valencia and a man c, he would compete with silva, nasari, johnson, tevez, aguero.
2. his wages will be lower if he goes to united.
3. we just won the champs league! and will have champions league next year
4. he would (like anyone) rather live in london than in MANCHESTER!
thanks
cali
cali
I think your top part holds a lot of truth. United have a lot of depth and probably won't pay as high as Chelsea or city. That being said comepeting against silva Nasri Johnson and milner vs maybe Kalou Malouda sturridge and mata. It's not really close.
Tk
21 May 2012 22:23:34
Finally i am at peace with Drogba. Today most of you are throwing: legend, a statue for him, forever blue and all that. He deserves it, finally. Don't want to spoil the moment, but by a flick of foot he almost killed the game, also by tripping Ribery in the penalty area.
Think about it for a sec. He could have easily killed the game that very second. Thank God it did not happen and he will have all of Chalsea fans embracing his legacy, rather than having a nightmarish end to some career.
Thanks Drog. You were both pain and joy.
JG
21 May 2012 22:21:06
Well done for winning CL
Chelsea- champions league, F.A cup
City- Premier League
Liverpool (lol)- Carling cup
United- Fu*k all and very bitter!!
Jack MCFC
Not true, united won the community shield, that must count for something.. Actually there's no point in arguing that.
Oh sh*t yeah and now it's us boys fighting for that haha
Jack MCFC
21 May 2012 22:20:46
Is this the end of an era? Can we replace the old guard before its too late?is our time over? Or will we come back stronger?can we now become the new barcalona or better and get back to back europian cups for the 1st time
What does everyone think?
Carefree
21 May 2012 22:16:19
What can I say regards Drogba a true legend awesome when he wanted to be terrorising defenders he could also be frustrating at times, he will be missed. Pains me to say this but I think he has made the correct decision to leave, is sad when players of his calibre leave but I believe it may allow Torres the chance to step up and cement his place as a true Chelsea legend.
Drogba I thank you for some truly brilliant moments and wish you all the best where ever you may be.
21 May 2012 22:11:34
So proud to be a Chelsea fan, every time I think about Saturday I grin from ear to ear. The boys did us proud, and I believe that the 2012 cup had our name on it all along. The players at the club are too good to never have lifted the cup. What a truly remarkable team.
That said what is clear, is the fact that the team needs to look to the future as we are falling behind in the league. If we don't ack now we will end up like liverpool, that I'm sure of. However, that said we don't want to waste money on players like Liverpool have. My team for next year would be;
Cech
Richards Cahill Terry cole
Mikel rami
Moura Erickson mata
Torres
Subs; ivanovic, luiz, sturidge, Marin, fallaini, Luke de Jong, Lampard
Loaned out; Romeo, McEachran, piazon, lukaku
Realeased or sold; drogba, Malouda, Kalo, bosingwa, ferria, Essien,
If city would consider a part ex struridge for Richards we should agree. He is very greedy on the ball and lazy getting back. Hulk would be great on the right for us, but it looks like the club are set for Moura, don't know much about him, but hope he isn't selfish and links up well with nando. Erickson would be a awesome buy if we could land him, but not sure if he would be interested in a move to England??
Lastly our players that get loaned out should only go to clubs were they are going to get first team experience, Josh should go to Wigan if marteniz stays, he would bring him on leaps and bounds.
What ever happens I'm sure that great things are to come next season. And all the best to the old guard who end up leaving, true legends, it has be a honour supporting you week in week out.
Blue 73
What makes people think that city would sell richards to us?
cali {Ed018's Note - im not really sure, but have been seeing more of these posts latley}
I think it has to do with the fact that Richards lost his place to zabaleta at the end of the season. Whether that's justified or not I'm not sure.
Tk
You need a GK between your subs mate
21 May 2012 21:50:02
Mr. Drogba. When you signed in 2004 I had never heard of you. I thought you was just some guy who had one good season and was signed for crazy money. How wrong was I? You are the most complete striker I've ever seen. Strong in the air, a bully to defenders, electrifying pace, a deadly shot, a fierce some right foot, a defenders ultimate nightmare. Pundits will label players "the Next Drogba" but quite simply they will never be another Drogba. Forever a legend at this club, thank you for delivering the Holy Grail. Good luck on your next venture whether it be China or France because you deserve it. Not only a great player but a great, caring man as seen through your charity work. Drogba, thanks for the memories.
Scotty.
P.S. I want to see you in 10 years time alongside Terry and Lampard in the dugout for Chelsea, managing Chelsea to another Champions league glory.
21 May 2012 21:49:47
Chelsea squad next season(excluding youth players):
GK:Cech,Blackman,Hilario
DEF:VDW,Ivanovic,Terry,Cahill,Luiz,Cole,Bertrand,Hutchinson
Mid:Mikel,Meireles,Ramires,Romeu,Lampard
Att.Mid :Mata,Marin,de Bruyne,Moutinho,Hazard
Forwds:Torres,Sturridge,Lukaku,Hulk,Schurlle
I really hope we get rid of meireles, he is shocking.
Meireles is the most underrated chelsea player
21 May 2012 21:44:04
please do your best to ensure torres stays i know u probably cant but i think with the players well bring in hell be good.
21 May 2012 21:39:33
It seems you can to trust a word Hazard says he could end up anywhere i feel that he's going to be a Chelsea player next season i wouldn't want him though
Ya you would
21 May 2012 21:37:50
Thanks for the memories Mr Drogba good luck on your new venture. Chelsea legend forever
FT9
21 May 2012 21:27:50
**********Cech**************
VDW**Cahill**Terry**Cole/Bertrand
**********Romeu************
Ramires**************Perreira/Marin
***********Mata**************
*****Torres*****Falcao*********
21 May 2012 20:01:31
Some players could be awesome, for instance sturridge. If they just sorted their attitude out then perhaps they could get somewhere. People like drogba have sussed out that the ability to track back and defend and then work to get forward is the key to success. I feel a couple of players at chelsea need to learn this skill and any players we sign over the next few months has got to get it as well. I think the likes of sturridge could be absolutely stunning for chelsea. But you need to work for success... I'm afraid...
Drogba doesnt track back..
Drogba, not always tracks back but he worked extremely hard in the champions league in general; he tracked back any times he could and since hes now gone, we someone to do that to
Were you at the game? thats often one of the problems of watching it on tv, you can see him most of the time. in general if he lost the ball, he would walk around, still in an offside position and he then is not available to pass to for around 20 seconds. but hey, hes still a club legend.
21 May 2012 19:54:18
I can top that: extremely realistic and will tear the premier league up next season
Cech
Azipulcuetta. Cahill. Terry. A.Cole
Ramires. Romeu
Hulk. Mata. L.Moura
Torres
A simply fabulous team with the likes of lampard, lukaku,luiz,mikel all on the bench
Jm10
Romeu? Do me a favour , I haven't seen anything in him that convinces me that he will make it in the English game.
He may prove me wrong in the future but certainly not next season.
Moura for me everyday , hulk I'm not convinced of.
I like mata but his lack of pace worries me.
I want walker from spurs but can't see that happening.
Cfcmatt.
Not convinced by hulk
21 May 2012 19:42:45
Next years team
Cech
Vdw/ivanovic
Cahill
Terry/luiz
Cole
Mikel/Martinez/fernando
Ramires
Hazard/moura
Mata
Marin/hulk
Torres
Subs: turnbull, ivanovic/vdw, terry/luiz, Bertrand, lampard, mikel/Marin I hulk or Martinez join, Sturridge
Loan: mcEachran, lukaku, Paizon,Davila, kakuta, courtois
Sold: bosingwa, Ferreira, malouda, kalou, meireles, drogba
Would love drogba to stay but feel it is time for him to go. Chelsea legend. I don't think all three of moura hulk and hazard will sign but confident of two. Modric would be another alternative to Martinez. Good times ahead
Trout
Forgot Romeu. Throw him in with the subs. Maybe starting ahead of mikel
Trout
21 May 2012 19:14:20
Take this Manchester united :
Since 2004, manchester united have won 8 major trophies compared to chelsea's 10
Jm10
Great stat mate spot on
BIFTW
Why start at 2004??...you can make any point you want by manipulating the stats based on an arbitrary timeline that fits your argument.
Pointless post.
From a Red's fan, Chelsea comparing themselves to ManU is utter nonsense...trying to even put yourselves in the same conversation is laughable. Sadly, even we have fallen behind ManU but, at least we aren't stupid enough to fix the stats to distort the truth.
21 May 2012 17:59:46
My team next season
*********Cech*********
VDW**Cahill***Terry**Cole
****Ramires**Martinez****
Hulk*****Moutinho*****Marin/Giovinco
Torres/Falcao
Manager:Roberto di Matteo
Assistant manager:Eddie Newton/Ray Wilkins
Mata?
Yeah mata instead of moutinho. Don't think giovinco is up to standard and still unconvinced by Marin. Hazardor moura might happen also.
Trout
Mata where moutinho is. i dont think marin will b a starter.
LOL! I thought that lineup was quite good until I realised you missed out Mata.
Chelsea XI for next season:
*********Cech*********
VDW**Cahill***Terry**Cole
****Ramires***Martinez****
Hazard*****Mata*****Marin
*******Torres/Hulk*******
Manager:Roberto Di Matteo
Assistant manager:Eddie Newton/Ray Wilkins
Any thoughts?
Samir
Moutinho is very much like Lampard in his young days..Mata and Moutinho will rotate as we are playing even more football next season he(mata) doesn't have the legs for that and we need someone that can play a little deeper in between Hulk and Marin(who is quality) so that they don't crowd torres as he likes being the man alone upfront thats why i didn't ad Hazard believe Marin is more a team player...note this xi is based on solidness and organization with players who can work wonders on the counter
21 May 2012 17:56:38
Roberto di Matteo, what a legend I must add, has got to be manager next season, what a turn around! Never doubted the man! I think him, some big bucks from abravomich and we will be looking at some big things... But what players? For me: Hazard, Higuain and Modric would get us anywhere...
21 May 2012 16:04:51
Hulk or Hazard?
Agree for Hulk, Disagree for Hazard.
Thanks Guys!
Samir
Both in an ideal world, but hazard otherwise, if he sorts his attitude he will be world's best player and he's only 21.
Rowan
Both!
Trout
We are desperate for an attacking and creative midfielder that can get Torres playing.
Proitos
Hulk has power, speed and long range shooting, Hazard has fantastic dribbling and passing ability, both are good finishers, they both bring something to the team we lack and with the sales of Malouda and release of Kalou both are needed in my opinion with Marin and Kakuta as back up wingers.
PB
21 May 2012 14:28:56
Cech
VDW - Cahill - Terry - Cole
Ramires - Mikel
Hazard - Mata - Marin
Torres
21 May 2012 13:57:56
Just like to say congratulations to Chelsea well deserved after that performance and your CL run no point in being bitter.(LFC fan)
21 May 2012 12:46:34
I just want to say a big thanks to you guys.
Keeping Spurs out of the CL.
Northern Gooner
It is certainly a perk mate
SHED END
21 May 2012 12:02:46
Chelsea team next season:
Cech
Cole
Cahill
Terry
Ivanovic
Mata
Ramires
Essien
Hazard
Hulk
Falcao
As an Arsenal fan, and a avid Porto fan. Hulk and Falcao would tear the EPL apart. Fantastic chemistry together.
NG
Why have u got Essien in your starting line up? i love the guy but im sure every1 can admit he isnt the same player anymore...
i think that same team but replace essien with fernando from porto or Javi Martinez from Bilbao and we would RETAIN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!!!
Dan1CFC
IMHO Mikel was fantastic in the final, in running for MoM, and should be in team ahead of sadly not what he was when in his pomp Essien. Lampard all has another season or two in him...though not to play every game (not doing so meant that he was still fresher than last few years when it came to the finals).
VBS
21 May 2012 11:05:22
Eden Hazard is a quality player. Scoring a hat trick on the final day... I think we should definately buy him. Manchester Utd dont have enough money to buy him for the estimated amount of 30million and he won't get a game at Manchester City so hopefully he'll come to us. We can really put him to good use, plus it would comply with the recent chelsea transfer ethos of young ones.
What makes you think utd cant afford him? they make more than enough money each year.
Utd are about 450million in debt, yes they do have the potential and i agree they do need a replacement for giggs and scholes. They can afford him, but i doubt they will actually sign him.
21 May 2012 10:30:23
There is strong interest in falcao, hulk, hazard, Modric and VDW.What a team next season if we can pull these off!
21 May 2012 09:36:25
Hi Ed, just wanted to ask if you do know... Will the chelsea kit have a star over the chelsea crest now that we won the title?
If you dont know im sorry for wasting your time :)
Hussam {Ed002's Note - I honestly have no knowledge or interest in kits.}
I believe they can wear one with a star in europe but not in the domestic league. There is a kit you can order with a star on it from the megastore, but not 100% sure when they can wear it.
Rowan
They will have a star above the badge on every kit worn in games in europe from now on
Carefree
Least unlike city your star will count for something
Last time i checked winning the premier league counts for a lot. they beat 19 other teams to the title. at least we have something to show for our seasons.
trueblue012
21 May 2012 02:11:12
Hi edd im a little bit worried about something do you think that knaw that roman have the cl that he wanted so much he wont care to much about chelsea ? thanks for your time {Ed002's Note - No, it'll be fine.}
According to BBC website, he told the Chelsea dressing room that he wants four more european titles.
Rowan
Roman is a private man keeps away from the media doesnt do interviews and has been there every step of the celebrations,in my opinion he will now be involved more tham ever just going to make him hungrey for more
Carefree
21 May 2012 01:46:16
Rangers fan here. absolutly delighted for you guys.
Having seen utd linked with sneider for the past couple of transfer windows, would he not be ideal for chelsea?
As for a prolific centre forward.....what about the wee lad falcao from athletico?
You guys have the ultimate bargaining tool when it comes to signings this summer.......european champions!!! Well.done again.
J1985
21 May 2012 01:30:45
Congratulations to you all for winning the Champions League. Mrs EG rangers football club.