20 Jul 2014 23:02:00
Ed would Chelsea have any interest in Falcao if he became available? With Madrid looking odds on to capture Rodriguez and showing no signs of selling Benzema they would surely be out of the running. City already have 4 world class strikers who all have showed no intentions of moving on so surely City can't cater for 5 strikers. United already have RVP and probably wouldn't change their formation to suit the 2 forwards and they've made it clear that their main target is Vidal. And I just can't see Falcao at Liverpool considering they have Studge, Lambert and probably Origi and/or Remy soon. Also the temptation to play for one of the biggest and best clubs in the world as well as under one the best managers in the world would be hard to turn down.
Also the chance to re sign King Drogba would just be too perfect for us. If we were to sign Falcao and finally offload Torres we'd have 4 world class strikers and a role model/
coach for Lukaku. Didi would strike fear into every teams defence if he was to start or come off the bench and the prospect of Costa and Falcao been reunited as old hunting partners up top would frighten even the best of teams I.e. Barca, Bayern etc.
Chelsea Banter Archive July 20 2014
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20 Jul 2014 22:41:06
I know eds won't bother to reply but going by what ed002 said in the past about a certain ex player trying to sort out the lukaku situation am wondering if it was drogba who was that ex player! And seems funny that it looks like lukaku might be given a chance again just as it looks like drogba is coming back!
I believe it was Eddie Newton
{Ed018's Note - correct}
Ed018 do you know if he was successful in his attempts to change Chelsea view on Lukaku or do the club still intend to sell him?
{Ed018's Note - not sure. Last I heard about a week ago that it was still likely he would move on but things can change.}
20 Jul 2014 21:36:10
Chelsea are sending new signing Mario Pasalic out on loan to Elche for the 2014/15 season, and the Croatia Under-21 midfielder has been speaking to 24sata about the imminent switch.
As I went to say goodbye to my manager Jose Mourinho, he told me that I'm on the best way to one day return to Chelsea. He also told me that I must do my best on loan in Spain because he will keep track of all my games. Director of sport Michael Emenalo also told me that he and Mourinho will come to see me in Spain. I like this option from Elche. I always dreamed that I would play in La Liga once.
20 Jul 2014 19:22:45
Chelsea is facing serious problem if Salah will be forced to serve Egiptian army. If that happens we will have to move for left footed winger.
1) It won't be a serious problem
2) He won't get called up to the army
20 Jul 2014 22:38:34
This is extremely hypothetical that anything like this will happen but we do have atsu who is very similar in style.
{Ed008's Note - I think with these situations you pay the fine if you refuse to do the service which wouldn't be a problem if your a footballer.
21 Jul 2014 01:19:11
Thanks for clearing that up ed. It just doesn't make sense for your countries best footballer not to be playing football.
{Ed008's Note - I don't know if the same thing applies for Egypt though I'm just assuming as I know a relative who refused to do service for Portugal and he had to pay a 6k fine.
21 Jul 2014 02:01:47
It would appear its all sorted, no military service needed. :)
TK many things are strange in this world. Egypt is peculiar country latelypso we can except anything.
20 Jul 2014 19:06:43
Really didn't want drogba back
As player because the way he left was like a fairy tale, that being said I think he is coming back And will possibly be turning point for lukaku, think drogba can act like a mentor to the spoilt arrogant lump and with games we will have coming up get his chance and show he is willing to fight and learn,
Agree, his last kick was just perfect. I would only like to see him back as a coach.
20 Jul 2014 15:40:08
Jose says we've completed our summer spending but he likes to have 4 forwards in his squad. Given that Shirlle can be 4th striker, does that mean that Lukaku will stay?
Yes, read Holland statement.
Holland says Lukaku will join the rest of the squad on tour - that doesn't mean he won't be sold
20 Jul 2014 12:51:10
Blue warrior, I'm going to do fantasy football this year, but have no clue how to? Could you link me it the site or any other people could help?
Cheers lol
20 Jul 2014 19:02:49
steps
-go to fantasy.premierleague.com
-register, its free
-after registering login to your account
-then name your team and select your players
hope this works
Cheers. Done
20 Jul 2014 12:22:16
Nothing serious, but rumour has it multiple shirt number changes for this season.
With the loss of Frank Lampard,
Oscar is to take the number 8 shirt, with Willian taking over at number 11. Mo Salah will then take over the number 22 shirt, which is his favoured shirt number.
20 Jul 2014 00:15:32
Are Chelsea still attempting to keep Lukaku or is the intention to allow him to leave?