Chelsea Banter Archive January 24 2015

24 Jan 2015 21:34:15
Couldn't watch the game. That's another game I didn't watch that we drew or lost in.

Spurs Newcastle AND Bradford now. Including the draw the Sunderland

Well then. I don't care how far away you live, if there are no streams available whatsoever, you get yourself a ticket to the match and go watch it! No more dropping points because of you! ;-)

Does anyone know why there is no stream for our FA cup matches (not that it matters now!) when there are streams for all other teams?

Lol Jackson, I'll try :P

24 Jan 2015 19:01:25
Take back what I said not that Ed posted it :). Class from mou with his post match interview Nd congratulating the Bradford team that's more like the good aul awesome Jose we all love give the hurting when it's there and raise your hands up and admit defeat. Again fair play to him.

Anyways I was thinking today just before the game how we are going after wingers got me thinking why we aren't after a dmf beside Matic rather than another winger we could definitely do without. I know we do need better than Willian but in the long run I feel we need another midfielder especially in tough away games and I the summer if Schrulle doesn't pick up sell him and get someone that could be out there with Traore, Thorgan or Piazon taking Salah's spot. No need replacing Sarah if he does leave Boga can take his spot plus Remy and Oscar plus Rami are always available. Problem though would be finding that midfield player at the right price like we did last January.

Well let's hope for a bounce back against the scousers Tuesday. Come on Chelsea :)

Everyone probably knows right about now that I'm a big fan of Traore. I'd love for him to get a shot in the first team :)
Regarding the midfield, you're quite right. But I struggle to think of players I'd like to see at Chelsea. I still have hope for Van Ginkel, if only he could shake off those injuries. Another option is to trust someone like Ake, Chalobah or RLC, but that's unlikely to happen. Anyone got a good suggestion for central midfield that's not Pogba or Schneiderlin (seeing as we've got no interest in him)?
I'd love to hear some :-)

25 Jan 2015 02:03:18
It's a tough one because holding mids are one of the most difficult positions to fill. For the most part there are two types; the quarterback (pirlo) and the destroyer (mikel). It's tough to envision us getting another really good holding mid to partner with matic since most teams don't even have one (see Liverpool and arsenal). I'd really like to see Chalobah groomed for this role as I agree mikel is rather limited in his abilities. Overall there could be a decent amount of turnover in the midfield with mikel and Ramires names both being linked with exits.

25 Jan 2015 02:21:00
Was reading your comment TK and after passing word the destroyer (mikel) Dtraight away realised its going to be bad

25 Jan 2015 16:02:15
Haha fair enough. A better example would be Luiz Gustavo I guess but you get the point.

24 Jan 2015 18:16:54
Well a big cup loss today and a big loss by Spurs New Years day I no it's only 2 defeats I'm highlighting here but my point is so anyone else think we badly need a defensive midfield player next to matic the chelsea mid never looked so open all season Mikel is useless and I think Ramires has run his course . are we looking to sign any defensive midfielder this month edd?

24 Jan 2015 19:14:27
Schneiderlin

Yeah he's good, but there's no interest. Lucas Silva was of interest but he's going to end up at Madrid most probably. Then we've got Koke who can play cm, but he's not the player to shield the defense. Don't know if I've actually seen us linked to a defensive minded midfielder.

Koke would cost at least 50m£. Schneiderlin without any doubt! As a winger midfielder I would like to see Tadic but he would now probably cost to much. Reus is off to Madrid. Schurrle isn't going anywhere so if Salah leaves we can expect Douglas Costa instead.
Cahill is not his best this season but that might change his previous season was great.
We have to think about new striker in summer since Drogba will retire.

{Ed002's Note - Obviously the club has no interest in a couple of those players. There have been discussions with two clubs over Schurrle, And there have been discussions over a striker.}

24 Jan 2015 17:19:39
Disgraceful performance but a blessing in disguise perhaps.

Come on now credit where it is due Bradford played well and deserved the win some decent play and couple fantastic finishes, yes we shouldn't be losing to lower tear teams but such is the beauty of football.So much still to play for this season the CL and most importantly the prem is what we should focus on so chin up guys and credit where it is due.

Yeah I was thinking the same, now we can focus solely on the league and CL

24 Jan 2015 16:56:08
Chelsea out, MCFC out, Southampton out, Tottenham out. WTF is going on?

I really wanted us to have a shot at the FA Cup. We need at least one trophy this season IMO. Terribly frustrated.
If our second team is this bad, why not play youth instead. Couldn't possibly be any worse than this. At what point do senior players stop being untouchable and do youth get a chance. :-( this day stinks

24 Jan 2015 17:08:08
Woo hang on a minute! We was 2 1 up untill Willian and fabregas come on the pitch

Absolutely diabolical, every single player should be ashamed. Massive reaction needed against Liverpool now.

That's actually true, Blueboy :-P I was still in overreaction mode when I sent in the comment. Crap result but hopefully the team can get it together for Liverpool.

24 Jan 2015 16:13:52
Bamford! OMG, Bamford. I can't breath. What a reach!!

2 - 2 already. what's happening? Mourinho said that a lost to Bradford would be a disgrace -.-"

He's impressed me today. Bamford looks very composed as well.
Boro have played very well! Should've had at least 2 or 3 with the amount of chances they created.

Bamford looks a classy player who has a knack for scoring - but I can't work out what is his best position - he isn't an out and out forward; he isn't a winger; he isn't a midfielder - where would you play him?

I'd play him as a striker. Definitely as a striker. If he can get a little bigger I think he could do a fine job up front.