Chelsea Banter Archive March 07 2013

 

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07 Mar 2013 22:19:39
How do you guys rate Thiago Alcantara? Reckon he could move in the near future, perhaps to Germany?

Franco

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I'm fairly sure there was interest last summer, but how strong I can't remember. He is an absolute quality player, and could become anything given time and confidence.

Wouldn't surprise me if Pep was to take him to Germany in the summer.

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I no when AVB was at Porto he was a massive fan and wanted to bring him their, when he came to Chelsea I believe he still had interest in him and there was a period where his contract was running down but with Xavi getting older I think his playing time will increase. Fantastic talent.

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Thanks Melbourne

Franco

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No problem Franco. I think PB is right in that AVB held an interest in him, and probably still does but Barcelona have turned down all approaches, due to expectations they have for him. He has a hell of a right peg on him. I'm also pretty sure he has signed an extension with Barca that keeps him there until 2015 that includes a €90m buy-out clause, but the clause could just be speculation.

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07 Mar 2013 22:10:20
Could Chelsea sign hummels in the summer?

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Would rather see Kalas and Chalobah back first see how they progress

WelshBlueBen

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As much as I'd love a leader like Hummels in the team, I agree with Welsh, we need to give Kalas a real shot. He has looked terrific all year at Vitesse. Chabolah I think will probably have another season on loan, which in my opinion is the best thing for him he is just a kid and coming back as a bench warmer will do nothing for his development or confidence. If Watford get promotion it would be the perfect scenario. He plays in the PL on a consistent basis, in a team that will more than likely struggle. He would really be tested.

Also Ed002 has said in the past, we don't hold interest in Hummels currently. I know we use to hold an interest in Subotic though.

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Why would we be interested in Hummels? There are so many more pressing needs, like going all out for Isco, for instance.

JG

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Kalas has been good at right back.

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07 Mar 2013 21:47:40
Tottenham are making us look like a real piss poor team how good they are they have fight passion and the will to win, something we do not have. {Ed018's Note - you mean they are making Inter look piss poor}

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I don't post very often but simply can't take it anymore. Just get Benitez out of there as he simply has no clue, they are not playing for him and rest of season most importantly top 4 finish is in serious jeapeordy. A person looking at our lineup could tell we were in trouble tonight. What that man thinks in playing BenAyoun over Moses, Marin, Mata or Ramires is beyond me and for the 1,000,000 time can someone fax him and inform him that Lampart and Mikel can't play together! Also anybody screaming for Frank to be resigned, please watch the game over again! Has been great warrior for us folks but let's face it his better days are over. Bertrand is very weak and not sure he is even squad rotational material. My God I can't wait for this season to end.

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Inter are piss poor. Have been since Jose left. It's Rafa that has had us looking piss poor since day 1. What was it, 2 shots against Man City, 3 against Fulham? Starting Yossi? Honestly the bloke couldn't get a game at West Ham, but somehow he is good enough for us. Get rid of Rafa now!

Summer can't come soon enough. Rafa and Torres gone sounds like an immense window to me.

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Hi guys haven't posted for long time (as my language isn't best) but I ma folliwing this site for more than 2 years now. Anyway back to the point I have to agree that Rafa and Torres is a joke, lampard now he is leaving and trying so hard to score a goal that he became so selfish, never passes and shots whenever he wants.

I am boycotting benitez by not watching the games ( actually I still do as I love chelsea with all my heart) but at least I stoped going to bridge as there is big chance I woul run to the pitch and hit that person benitez in the face

LRD

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07 Mar 2013 21:37:21
I get that Rafa is not the manager for us, I get that fans don't like Rafa's appointment, I get that the players may not even want him there or like his tactics. BUT what I don't get is the players attitude and lack of passion and effort to win a game.
The players are now letting us fans down.

Just watching the Spurs game. they want to win, they don't stop running and they look like a team that gel and play as a team. just like us in the days of Jose!!

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I agree but it's down to management and tactics. Our midfield is being trained to hold the ball and make stupid side ways passing. The lack of movement makes me sick.

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07 Mar 2013 21:36:24
that was complete dross tonite we are a poor side with no fight to many players are playing bad at the moment benitez has not got a clue the sooner he has gone the better unless there is a dramatic change we are already beaten before we play on sunday v utd when we get a new manager we have to start with some stability at the club otherwise our club is finished has a major force you need to change your policies at the club roman to achieve any more success at cfc and that's a fact. IANCFC.

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07 Mar 2013 21:29:23
What a waste of two hours. Twice a week. It's been a decade since we were so poor. And i'm not getting any younger. Do they care at all?

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07 Mar 2013 20:35:38
Before tonight's game I paid 40 pound for a ticket for Sunday and after tonight's performance I'm actually thinking of selling it. I can't watch another performance like that!
We're starting to play like Arsenal we have no spirit.

I think it's an absolute joke how they're on 100 grand a week and they play like they're on 100 pound

Benitez, Torres, Benayoun, Marin, Mikel, Bertrand OUT

A decent manager who we'd respect, Either Falcao or Cavani as a marquee signing, Fellaini, De Bruyne, Chalobah and Shaw IN!

WelshBlueBen

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Whatr has marin done to be sold? he actually gave some tonight! stick to supporting cardiff

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Marin barely even played. You can hardly blame him.

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Another no name poster who's probably had more steroids than his dads boyfriend

Sort it out pal

WelshBlueBen

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07 Mar 2013 19:55:43
That was embarrassing.

LJ.

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07 Mar 2013 19:51:34
cant believe rubber lips gets away with it yet again. jeeeezzzzzzz

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07 Mar 2013 19:47:18
Wow lamps and mikel are poor to night. Don't need to mention Torres and Bertrand.

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07 Mar 2013 19:23:04
please tell me I didn't actually just see torres run through on goal and pass back to a steaua player.

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07 Mar 2013 19:21:35
Sorry but why doesn't rafa just leave he's taking the mess out of all of us he said united can wait bet there really scared then plays a team like that when quiet clearly euro is more important sod united at wknd u Spanish waiter team simply aren't playing for him

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07 Mar 2013 19:19:26
Same old dross tonite. Pants.

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07 Mar 2013 19:19:18
Remember when we won champions league. Look how far
We've come,!

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07 Mar 2013 19:13:47
This is pitiful. We are some anti afficiant it's silly. We
Can't pass or keep ball or attack or score and defence looks vulnerable!
UTD will be back on track by thumping us Sunday

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07 Mar 2013 18:46:54
Wow we look like we don't even care, we are playing stoke city football at the moment surprised hasn't brung in crouch

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07 Mar 2013 18:36:49
As a Chelsea fan I hope we lose this tie for the future benefit of the team, how many managers can't see that a Lamps/Mikel central mid is no good. Ffs

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07 Mar 2013 18:35:42
These are so bad can't believe we haven't turned up again know the pitch is bad but they have no problem on it we just look like we aren't interested

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07 Mar 2013 18:35:19
Qr are getting played of the pitch right now. And they just scored a penalty

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07 Mar 2013 18:18:33
Good luck against the 12 men at the old toilet this weekend
LFC

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07 Mar 2013 18:13:14
I'm not usually one to question tactics as there's a reason I watch the game on my couch while the manager watches it from the touch line but I don't get Rafas fascination with yossi. Marin may not have lit the world on fire but the next time benayoun does something will be the first time and most likely the last.

Tk

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07 Mar 2013 18:12:32
Think we have forgotten how to pass no one has completed a 5 yard pass yet

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Thats the problem lampard and mikel only pass 5 yards sidde to side. poor partnmership. time for both to move on.

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07 Mar 2013 17:50:55
Why the hell is rafa playing benayoun instead of Marin. I didn't even realise benayoun still played for us until a few weeks ago. Surely Marin is getting sold in the summer, as benayoun definately is.

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07 Mar 2013 16:32:52
Why are we after isco and yet we are not interested in gotze?
Gotze is better than isco

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Why would they sell gotZe?

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Because Dortmund aren't really eager to sell him. But I do agree that he's just awesome

Ray

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I don't think either makes much sense. That being said getting isco is more likely than gotze.

Tk

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Maybe he wants to leave.

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Difference of about 30 odd million euros too

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07 Mar 2013 19:57:19
who the hell are we. to buy whomever we want?

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07 Mar 2013 14:52:06
Team I'd like to see against Steaua tonight.

**************Cech************

Azpiliqueta***Cahill**Terry***Bertrand

***********Mikel***Ake*********

Moses********Oscar*********Marin

*************Torres************

Ivanovic, David Luiz, Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Hazard, Mata and Ba all rested, or partially rested, for the weekend game against Utd.

Good chance for Ake to get more mins in a game - masybe see Feruz on the bench?

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Dont thinks ake's playing as he's playing in the youth cup game tommorow.

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Pretty sure Moses and Rami were both left in England aswell mate. As much as we all know Mata needs rest, it's pretty apparent Rafa won't give it to him.

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Yeah wasn't sure who'd been taken, very much went on assumptions!

It does seem he's oblivious to the fact Mata needs a rest, I just can't see him in the starting 11 today - but you never know!

You guys know if Moses is carrying an injury?

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Great no quick passing from centre mid to attacking 3 I front

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As far as I know only Romeu and Benayoun are currently out with injuries, and I think Yossi is being accessed on a day to day basis with an ankle/foot problem.

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Without Mata our team doesn't Click, I would rather player Ivanovic up top and play long ball rather than Fernado Flopes.
Tom

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Benayouns playing melbourne

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Have you got the teams Peds? If so, can you please post them mate. Would appreciate it

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