Chelsea Banter Archive February 02 2015

 

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02 Feb 2015 22:58:12
Hi ED002, as now Mikel has gained British Passport, will he be counted as a HG from now on or from next season?

If not would you please explain it to me a bit. Thanks in advance. #KTBFFH

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{Ed002's Note - It is nothing to do with his passport. it is to do with him having spent three years in England playing between 16 and 21. He has always been home grown.}

Another reason Mikel is so important

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02 Feb 2015 22:33:30
With half an hour left it seems that we are two players out one in.And as I recall Mourinho was recently speaking about squad depth.

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02 Feb 2015 22:23:28
, Stipe Perica will play the next 18 months on loan in Italy at Udinese.

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02 Feb 2015 21:50:21
FairPlay to cuadrado he seems over the moon at joining Chelsea! Let's hope he can put this pride into performances! Excited by this guy

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Yeah can't wait to see him in action!

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Don't get too excited. He never played PL give him some time.

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02 Feb 2015 21:06:02
IMO we have sold Schurrle not only because of money but also to make more problems to Bayern Munich. With Schurrle Wolfsburg will become serious contender in bundesliga. They are only four or five points behind Bayern Munich.

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02 Feb 2015 21:15:18
Why would Chelsea care what bayern do in a competition they're not in and never will be? Bayerns lack of competition in the league hampers them in the latter stages of the champions league IMO. The reason they've been so good over the last few years is because of the challenge of B.Dortmund

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You really think the people at Chelsea are that concerned by Bayern? :-P

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I am sure Mourinho does.

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They're 12 points behind, if that makes a difference

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Are they?

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03 Feb 2015 15:59:32
It's actually 8 points

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02 Feb 2015 20:46:18
Don't no what to make of these rumours about mourinho losing patience with Cahill. I can see what he means and again today we are linked with Varane to replace him in the summer. But seeing English players leave with no others getting a chance is heartbreaking. I really want Varane though. I think Stones would be a quality replacement for Cahill if we can't get Varane I think he will be the next best thing for England.

We really need to include English youth into our 23 man squad for next season. For me Loftus-Cheek is a must for 5th choice he is ready. 3rd choice striker should also be homegrown not someone like Icardi. We need to keep hold of Remy as 2nd choice and use Bamford or Solanke for 3rd.

I'd like to see someone replace Mikel in the squad like a Schneiderlin type to play alongside Matic but part of me thinks we should let Chalobah or Ake play that role. Whether they take to the big occasion or not will remain to be seen. Until we give these youth players chances we won't know.

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02 Feb 2015 20:45:59
Jackson, Cuadrado in, Schurrle to Wolfsburg, Salah on loan, no Douglas Costa - Mrs Cuadrado has asked me to pass a message to you: 'Te lo dije!' - translation 'I told you so!'. And she didn't say which Monday! More from the shower room soon.

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What about Valencia?

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Fair play to you, Mrs Costa. Indeed you didn't specify which Monday so well played :-P
Please share anything else should you get information etc. I'm always interested in reading posts like that :)

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02 Feb 2015 20:37:42
Not heard or seen anything regarding Douglas costa today, he would 100% be an upgrade on salah & that's my opinion so sticking with it but looks like cuadrado is the only signing this window, not a bad one at all

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Ed has stated multiple times that the club are still looking to do a deal for Costa, but he doesn't know if it'll come off. And if it's your opinion that he's definitely an upgrade on Salah, then stick with it. Nobody should slate you for having an opinion that's perhaps different to those of others :)
I also don't think any other players will come in and if that's the case then I hope we don't have many injuries to our attacking players. Although Remy is a very versatile player and can provide cover for the wing positions. Guess we'll find out soon enough :)

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Yeah just normally you'd hear it elsewhere aswel mate, remy scores goals that's why we bought him to come in & do a job! He can drift out wide when he needs to & he's strong with pace, great squad player

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02 Feb 2015 19:42:33
Apart from Torres the last few years our transfer dealing have been good. Even if the players haven't worked out at the club, we have always made a profit on players I.e De Bruyne, Lukaku, now Schurrle.

Fabregas - superb signing
Costa - a beast
Luis - is starting to play well
Zouma - looking good, Mourinho has a lot more faith in him now
Willian - workhorse love that in a player
Hazard - say no more lol
Oscar - superb can only get better
Courtios - going to be the best keeper in the world soon. Best in the prem atm

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Can't see Matic on your list???

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Lol my bad! The obvs one too.

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Or Dave what a bargain he was.

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02 Feb 2015 20:20:57
Personally I think remy's a great back up for costa he just doesn't get appreciated enough. Create the chances for him and he will score.

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Fully agree about Remy!

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02 Feb 2015 19:19:12
Interesting on Chelsea official website. Cuadrado described as a player who predominantly plays central behind a main striker but can play on both flanks. I suspect Oscar could be rotated more than Hazard or Willian.

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Don't worry about wht the site says. Mourinho picking the team. i'm pretty sure he will player right wing or occasions right full back on less teams. I think Willian and Oscar will rotate in centre role

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02 Feb 2015 19:35:14
I very much doubt he will play right back kid

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He the guy can play full back and iva needs a rest. All I'm saying don't rule it out. Right wing will be his position. I personally think William is best in the centre

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02 Feb 2015 20:22:10
I also think Willian will be no.10. You look at the goals he scores. They are all from the centre of the pitch and some are screamers. Just think he's anti shooting on the wing.

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02 Feb 2015 19:08:10
Chelsea Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Juan Cuadrado from Fiorentina

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02 Feb 2015 19:00:54
Best of luck to Mr Schurrle! I hope he can get back to his best form at Wolfsburg and enjoy his football there. He was a true blue and I'll always love him. Seemed like a genuinely great guy.
Take care, Andre. Hope to see him back at the Bridge one day (whether as a Chelsea player or opponent or coach, it doesn't matter).

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02 Feb 2015 19:52:00
He is a decent enough player, just not quite top grade. Lacks a bit of pace.

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Personally I think that selling Schurrle was a mistake but Mourinho knows what he is doing, hopefully.

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02 Feb 2015 15:51:25
Is there any updates ed's on anything thanks.

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{Ed002's Note - There were salt spraying trucks on the M25 as I drove to the airport.}

Lmao great as always.

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Lol very good ed silly question silly answer I was after any news on costa douglas to see if we were getting any closer

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{Ed002's Note - I am not going to give blow by blow accounts.}

I have a feeling that any other moves with go to the wire but i'm happy now that Cuadrado is official!

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02 Feb 2015 14:55:20
Would anyone go for a swap with Hazard and Ramirez going to Real and we get Bale?

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What is wrong with you

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Oh dear

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Let me put this politely. No :)

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02 Feb 2015 18:44:18
Agree with Jackson, don't even need to think about it

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Haha situation, love your reply mate.

Oh yeah, Paul better idea how about we have both.

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He's just trying to annoy people as anybody with an ounce of common sense wouldn't even entertain that disturbed thought

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02 Feb 2015 08:13:33
Hey ed has the situation indeed changed and will Drogba play another year as he's said he wants too or is he going to retire?

Thanks

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{Ed002's Note - Nothing has changed.}