Chelsea Banter Archive June 08 2017

08 Jun 2017 05:22:07
Is Llorente still a possibility with Swansea staying up?

{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}

08 Jun 2017 12:00:33
i was against signing lukakau based on touch and technique i am coming around to favouring the move now, he already has 85 premiership goals and only just turned 24, if he scores 20 goals next season he would over take the great Drogba for premiership goals, if he can average 19.5 goals for the next 9 seasons which he would be just turning 33 years old at the end of that season he would be the all time premiership top scorer, i don't think average players get anywhere near them figures, if his all round game improves he could be the best in the world, we will be buying a 25 goal a season striker who can and will get better with age and experience . all things considered i hope we pay what ever it takes to get him, and the plus side he supports chelsea.

08 Jun 2017 12:37:35
Well if we sign him we have to at least support him and mourinho said when we signed drogs judge him when he leaves chelsea.

08 Jun 2017 13:51:19
Isn't it amazing how quickly fans come round when all summer they've slagged Lukaku off and didn't want him here? But now costa is heading out the door they've changed their minds. Very fickle.

08 Jun 2017 14:33:16
Guess wev no choice but to back him now.

08 Jun 2017 14:45:27
cfc adam its like this for months we have been linked with loads of strikers from Aguero, lukaku, belloti, morata, sanchez ect, so i can only talk for my self and he was bottom of the list for me, i would still prefer to get harry kane who is a better striker and player than lukaku, i still think morata has a better all round game than lukaku, i know Aguero is a better player than lukaku, and i don't buy the thing that lukaku will get better playing with better players, he's 24 years old, and for 5 years has been in the Belgium squad / training camps world cups / Euro's, and Belgium have world class players, the big difference in myself is that we are about to sign him he's basically a chelsea player, so i have a choice either get behind him and support him or hate him and booh him, i choose support, i don't know if that makes me fickle or not.

08 Jun 2017 16:09:25
I have ALWAYS said. I don't rate Lukaku and I would prefer it if we signed Morata but if he puts on our shirt next season, I WILL support him.

08 Jun 2017 16:17:12
exactly tommy b that does not make you fickle 1 bit.

08 Jun 2017 17:52:28
Doesn't make you fickle? Yet you don't want him here? But I'm sure 100% that you'll be celebrating when he scores next season?

08 Jun 2017 19:22:10
I didn't want the fat spanish waiter as our manager but while he was our manager (and only then) I supported him!

08 Jun 2017 20:52:09
H**k me. I didn't. I hated him. Supported the players NOT the manager. Btw before anyone says anything I was a season ticket holder. Booed the manager never the players. The club has a better understanding of what players they want to sign. And have a better insight then you and me combined. Sometimes things don't work out for whatever reason i. e. Schevchenko.

08 Jun 2017 23:57:33
I agree about benitez i hated him also an would if booed him but i will gst behind lukaku even do i don't think he's good enough simply because if chelsea are willing to shell out huge money let's support our owners decision and support who he buys as for roman wed be no where so hopefully lukaku can prove us all wrong.

08 Jun 2017 08:14:10
Hi Question for Ed001 but any other eds please feel free ti give your opinion.
Regarding Chelseas young players and their game time, especialy looking at the likes of traore. Is it a case of Chelsea not giving them a chance, them not being thought of as good enough by the club or the players themselves not willing to do the loan time to prove they can play in the EPl elite.
Is it a flaw with our system or the players not willing to wait for their opporunity.
Many thanks.

{Ed001's Note - it is a mix of a number of things. It is not as easy to get them loan moves in the Prem, as clubs do not want a player that they cannot play twice a season, so weakening them against a team they really do not want to be weakened against.

There is a lack of opportunity, due to the stakes the club is playing for. It is difficult to take a chance on youth players, who are always going to be inconsistent and trust them to win games on a regular basis.

Also the players themselves have the wrong attitude, wanting assurances rather than earning their chances.}

08 Jun 2017 08:37:07
Thanks very much for the very quick reply. I appreciate your view on this.

{Ed001's Note - welcome mate. It is very difficult to give a definitive answer as each case is different.}

08 Jun 2017 03:57:13
Well quite a bit of drama late tonight i see regarding transfer talks in's and out's.

Costa going doesn't particularly bother me he can be unplayable on his day but he goes missing to much if these Lukaku rumours are true id be happy okay he's still bit rough around edges but he knows where the net is and that's almost guaranteed 20+ goals a season and we know 100% he can do it in the BPL and with his age he will only get better.

Bit sad to see Traore looking like he's going to be moved on hate seeing some of these young players go out on cheap knowing they will more then likely be worth so much more in a couple years hopefully there is a first option or buyback clause in there.

What would your dream summer signings be try keep it somewhat realistic.

GK undecided
CB VVD or Bonnuci
LWB Sandro
CM Bakayoko
ST Lukaku or lacazette

and a marquee signing of either DYABLA or VERATTI both probably on verge of unrealistic there but a man can dream.

Sell.
Costa
Willian
fabregas
Matic

bring back Christensen, baker, keep chabolah and ake

loan batman, tammy, RLC.

08 Jun 2017 08:45:22
Lampsy_8: The latter part of your comment. Costa and Matic for decent money yes. With Fabregas; providing he accepts his role he is ideal for the games where we will be on the offensive most of the game and he has time and little in the way of defensive duties so I would keep him. William must be one of the most frustrating players we've had as the end product is so disappointing but he never appears to grumble, gives 100% every time with his work rate I think he would make an excellent wing back. If they don't miss the cut, Chalobah and Ake are in a make or break situation, both show talent but. something lacking. Bats I would sell without hesitation, Abrahams on loan and needs to strengthen up some for PL football so a loan would be ideal and I am wondering if Loftus-Cheek is going to make it, his languid style is not going to cut it with Conte.

08 Jun 2017 12:22:58
sell Matic and Fabregas and you'll have no midfield.

08 Jun 2017 22:16:20
you don't need a midfield when you have a kante.