Chelsea Banter Archive November 23 2014

23 Nov 2014 19:14:35
Alright guys ino everyones hoping for Reus in the next 2 windows but he seems to be injury prone and I don't want to sign a great player but injury prone.

I'd much prefer Cuadrado if Schurrle left. Quality winger, hardworking south American and when he plays on the wing he's get goals to his name.

Good, all you have to do is write a word to the board and tell them all the pros of signing cuadrado and cons of Signing Reus. If that doesn't work you can write up a cheque and by him for us would be a great Christmas gift.
What's that that won't happen either? Oh well guess we have to settle for our interest in Reus. :)

I'm starting a new group of followers. Let's get Depay! :)
Now that guy has the talent to be a top top player

Great player but looks MU bound.

Caudradro is our guy, of simply stick with what we have

Nah man, I won't concede that easily haha :) with the way United are spending, I can see them buying another really high profile attacker/winger. Maybe then Depay would be smart and join another team. And who wouldn't want to join Chelsea, right? ;-)

Delay is quality, but has MU written all over him

Who's interested ed? If you've answered don't worry, I'm heading into search function after I hit post

{Ed002's Note - PSV's Memphis Depay has attracted interest from a number of clubs with Manchester City, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Spurs, Everton, Marseille and Manchester United looking to see of a deal can be struck last summer. Marseille signed Batshuayi and dropped their interest in Depay. I understand that Newcastle are pushing PSV for discussions and Manchester City retain their interest but can of course do nothing in the short term.}

Thanks mate.

Well pool, it's as I suspected. Won't see him playing for our team :) just as well, I'd love it even more if Traore or Thorgan could make an impact for us.

23 Nov 2014 16:10:16
Alright guys pretty simple question. Many people come on here and talk about who they would buy but my question is what is the one player in our squad that you would refuse to sell above all others? For me i'd go with courtois because of the security it brings having a top 2 keeper for the next 10-15 years.

However mercurial Hazard is and I admit the security Courtois brings is fantastic. But personally, I'd go with Matic. For the simple reason that I believe the midfield battle decides the big games in generall. Having a powerful midfield is the key to winning games IMO. And Matic is an integral part of a midfield machine!
That's also why I'd want Pogba at Chelsea :) I love a powerful midfield

I like a striker to put the ball into the net for a win . imo

A very tricky choice given all round talent in squad at moment. But I would say Hazard. He has that one-one-one -- one-on-two or three sometimes --ability to get past players and into the box for cutbacks, shots, penalty wins etc. TSO has already announced him as our best player. IMHO his flair talent would be the hardest to replace, and one we really haven't had since Robben.

For me hazard is priceless. We have good players but hazard is the one player who can become one of the best in the world, he's that good. If he can add more goals to his game then top five players in the world beckons.

23 Nov 2014 19:35:53
It was tough for me. Matic is a stud in one of the most unique and hard to fill positions in the world. Hazard is our best player but I feel there are a lot of players that fulfill similar roles although not as well. Costa has also shown what the difference it makes having a top striker. For me it was between matic and courtois and I just went with courtois due to the longevity that you can have with goalies.

Good question, swerve ball, azpillicueta.

{Ed001's Note - that is a good question that one. If I was managing Chelsea I would always make my priority the goalie first, as that is the most important and difficult position to fill. Chelsea have 2 of the best, unusually, but Courtois is the better one, just, and younger, so he has to be the one you keep above all other players.}

My question was mostly just for banter lol, I agree Courtois.

{Ed001's Note - I have to be honest, I wouldn't sell Matic or Dave either, and Hazard, plus Costa. Chelsea are very lucky right now, so many vital cogs in one team, when most teams have far less. When you look at Man City, for instance, there is Silva, Kompany and Zabaleta. I would say Aguero but his injuries would mean a monster offer would have to be considered.}

We are so so lucky. The team we have built is quite something, possibly the only team that can rival the likes of Bayern Munchen and Real Madrid right now. Maybe barcalona.

23 Nov 2014 10:52:22
Can't but help leaving that match yesterday peed off it wasn't more than 2-0!

I want khadiera to play alongside matic and have cesc as no 10 with Oscar wide right be so much better and even more balanced than it is now.

But big up the super blues playing well just a little more end product for me IMO

Pinky, Pinky, Pinky! You have just witnessed the finest half of football from a Chelsea team in years! Jeeeeez, what do you people want!

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