Chelsea Banter Archive November 22 2014

 

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22 Nov 2014 19:26:19
This season we will be untouchable but next season MU will be serious competition. Currently only MCFC could represent some threat but next season MU for sure.

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22 Nov 2014 19:41:05
based on what?

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I don't know what it's based on either, but I do agree with the original post.
United will be a force to be reckoned with. Currently they have a lot of injuries and next season all the players will be more familiar with each other and Van Gaal's system. Also, they'll probably spend some more money on top class players.

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If Utd don't make the CL this season, they'll be severly hampered when it comes to spending power. I believe their new Nike deal will be cut in half if they spend 2 consecutive seasons out of the CL. Not to mention that there is likely similar clauses in their other sponsorship deals.

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*Adidas deal.

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Agree Man U will be big contenders next year. Arsenals only hope is if they get rid of Wenger, let's hope they keep him.
Turning to this season just hope Matic stays fit, he is such an important player for us. Hope we get another world class DM, as that is my main worry. It's been a bit of a stop start season so far, apart from us, the other so called top teams have been poor, for one reason or another. Plenty of time for things to change, but hopefully we will be out of sight by the time the other teams get a chance to change things in Jan.
Maybe this site has been quiet because we keep winning, playing poorly and losing tends to make people express their opinions on what's wrong. We can't moan, because really there is nothing to moan about, we can't talk about signings because A.we are out of the transfer window and B. We, maybe, are concerned about asking questions which would annoy ed02, because he has already given he info or they are ridiculous or unfair questions. Maybe we should start losing or play badly to liven the page up, the Arsenal page being a good example.

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First of all Van Gaal building a serious squad step by step and I am confident they'll end up in top at the end of a season. They are fourth already.
Mikel is a decent back up for Matic but if we have to replace Mikel in the summer the best option on the market would be William Carvalho IMO.
Also we will have to bring heavy central forward in the summer when Drogba takes coaching role. It has to be tall,strong hold up striker.

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Why the heck does it have to be a "tall, strong, hold-up striker". Makes no sense whatsoever, plus we have Ake, Van Ginkel and pasalic. We don't need to sign, we need to use these young crop of brilliant youngsters and give them a chance.
By God Matic stays fit this season especially for the big games. We are on the right path, though I would like to see us get Reus I really think January we should only sign if we let someone go, or sign-up players for the summer.

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Simply because we will have only D.Costa as typical CF.Make, V.Ginkel and M.Pasalic are midfielders (Ake often plays as LB).M.Reus is winger, attacking midfielder or secondary striker. That's why we will need typical CF to replace Drogba.
I was referring to summer transfer window 2015.

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Don't even know why Man United are being spoken about this is the Chelsea fans page? We have the squad to dominate for many years to come so no point making predictions for next season we're barely into this one yet, concentrate on Chelsea

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Anything to start a discussion should be here, this page is being revived

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22 Nov 2014 15:59:58
Hazard, Costa and Fabregas have been qaulity. C'mon boys

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Shame we couldn't score another couple of goals but whatever. 3 points in the bag and we look like we can win against the bogey teams as well this year. We need to take it one game at a time and stay focused.
Good performance all around and I'm delighted we got the clean sheet. Onwards and upwards

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I know Jack, I know the three is the most important thing, but why do I still feel we should have gotten another couple. Anyways we won. Good solid performance and a much needed clean sheet.
Come on Chelsea.

Also what happened on here it's like it's only three of us that use this page. This place use to be great with discussions before and especially after games, huge shame though.

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We did push for another goal but Foster had a great game. Once we realised that we weren't likely to score another, it was best if he eased off to in order to avoid injuries.

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Especially in the first half we had some excellent chances to run up the score, but I don't think it's that bad. We controlled the full game and were never in danger, that's what is truly important I think.
Also Oscar didn't play 90 minutes which is good to see. We need him fit and rested as much as possible. He's really really important to the team!

Yeah I know, this page has gone really quiet these past weeks/months. It's a bit of a shame, but maybe a lot of people have a very busy schedule right now and will be back in some time. You never know, don't give up hope ;-)
BTW, I wonder. Do any of you have a WAGNH account? :)

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That last post of mine (regarding WAGNH) was in no way whatsoever a dig at this site or something like that. This site is like paradise with regards to information about chelsea and football in general! The best in the business if you ask me :)

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{Ed018's Note - I didn't take it as a dig. I'd think anyone who's on here probably already know about wagnh}

We are far better team compared to previous season.

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22 Nov 2014 19:19:29
Its better to have a handful of decent fellas posting than the large number of Trolls we have here come transfer time.

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That's good to hear, Ed, I just wanted to make sure. It was possible that you saw it as endorsing another site and that you viewed it in the same way you'd view someone bringing his own beer to a pub for example.
Glad we're all good :) Have a great weekend!

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Yeah I'm on wagnh mate :) there coverage of games is qaulity, although, I prefer this site, and I'm not just saying that to please the eds, I genuinely believe this is the best place to be.

In reply to Eli, I know right! Where is the good old guys in shed end, Melbourne, and curt (even though his views were somewhat, different (I still think he's on here under a different name lol) )

Ed001, you go on the conspiricy page I thjnk, have you seen Melbourne on there lately? I know he used to post there but not anymore, was just wondering if he was anywhere lol

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{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen Melbourne for a while, but he does go quiet sometimes for long periods. Real life can do that to people, I have heard. When I get a life, if it ever happens, I will let you know if the same thing happens to me too.....}

23 Nov 2014 07:35:13
You're not fooling anyone Ed001, you won't be getting a life anytime soon mate ;) and I'm working 90hr weeks so can't claim to have much of one either! At least from Dubai you don't have to go to Anfield though.

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{Ed001's Note - that is the bit I don't like! As for a life, everyone I know with one is miserable and stressed, so I don't feel I am missing out. As for 90hr weeks, it must be nice to go part time like that, even today when me dad is taking me to the F1 for a belated bday prezzie I will be sat there working and watching.....}

What in the world, 90 hours is crazy?! Melbourne must be some kind of superhuman! :-)

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Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeess back!!!!!

Melbourne mate, how have you been? Haven't seen you around for ages, good to see you back :)

Yeah I need to get one of those things called life :P

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23 Nov 2014 12:34:25
I am here too lads reading your posts, really busy with my studies so no much time on here. Anyway will be more committed from now on :) to give my foreigner opinion :)

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24 Nov 2014 04:06:17
What would you be doing if you weren't on here though Ed? Certainly not drinking, as you've proven that even this place can't drive you to drink!

6 days of the week suck Jackson and the 7th is payday. The 7th makes up for the other 6.

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{Ed001's Note - if I weren't here? I would say spending time with the missus, but she works 6 days a week too, so you have a point! I honestly don't know what I would do if I had time on my hands.}

What do you do for work Melbourne? And payday is the best lol

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24 Nov 2014 09:42:58
I work in hospitality Aron, so the hours vary and a 20hr day is far from rare, espicially as we are trying to get a few new places up and running.

So you currently offset not earning a bundle, for not being constantly nagged Ed001? Almost works out IMO mate ;)

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That's great Melbourne!

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22 Nov 2014 09:40:31
A question for eds. I know the club are adhering to FFP but I also know Roman likes to offer a superstar to the manager from time to time! Do you think we would become involved if Bale, Messi (tax problems in spain) or Ronaldo were made available?

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{Ed002's Note - I am not going to get in to answering questions like this - there is a whole bunch of other stuff that would need to be explained.}

JKB you are probably aware that we are not going to spend more than 30-40m£ for a player. FFP rules mate. Man.City and PSG couldn't spent more than 60m euros on transfers for season. We have to sign at least 2-3 players next summer since Drogba will retire and at least one or two players will leave plus not to mention our HG problem.

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Ronaldo is going to be thirty next year, Bale is too expensive and Messi is nothing other than a pipe dream, and the three of them are luxuries we could do without. Reus for me and I'm smiling price, position he plays and his quality for me all day.

I'm sorry but sometimes I just feel some fans ( all club fans) just want the brightest thing in the market and loose focus on what's important.

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Reus anytime.

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He got injured again today though, and it looked a nasty one.

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