Chelsea Banter Archive September 06 2014

06 Sep 2014 21:54:14
Getting back to the subject 'Pogba' now :)

So far, he still hasn't signed an extension yet at Juventus (if I recall correctly). If he doesn't sign one and we get to the summer transfer window, then Juventus would probably lose him for significantly less money than they could've got for him this past transfer window.
With all that said, I'd be disappointed if the club didn't try to get him again in January. There will be a LOT of competition for him (especially in the summer with just 1 year left on his contract), so perhaps Juve would be more willing to do a deal if we offered a reasonable amount. 40 million and a cut price for Ramires would be fine opener ;-)

07 Sep 2014 03:29:54
That's my thoughts exactly. If he hasn't signed a contract extension by next summer then Juve's going to deal him. But as you said I'd love to beat the rush and tie it up in January.

Nice theory Jack, for some reason I feel we will get Pogba. January or next summer I think Jose would push for him, with the way the club has been doing their business of late It's obvious we have a plan and I'm certain Pogba is on that must buy list and we are just going to strike at the right moment, only downside is I think Oscar might be the player to take the chop but in reality I think Pogba is the only player I wouldbt mind picking over him.

Just my opinion could be way off, but the club has been brilliant last three, four windows and I can see us doing the same come January and next summer.

It's not just that he's immensely talented, but he's homegrown as well. And lord knows the club need some more of those. Think our biggest competition for his signature could be United actually. Doesn't look like Madrid are interested in buying any players if they're not attacking midfielders and City already have 3 very good central midfielders.
He makes too much sense for us not to bring him in.

07 Sep 2014 11:22:22
To add to you eli I wouldn't mind reus over oscar also.

Would love it if Pogba came in, even if it was at the expense of Oscar. Unless Oscar proves to be consistent this season. Also agree with LRD. In an ideal world I'd swap Oscar and Salah for Pogba and Reus.

08 Sep 2014 07:40:02
I agree with ELI, I think our club are playing a superbly smart game now and recently in regard to transfers. I wouldn't be at all surprised with Ramires for Varane with Real in January and Oscar with Juve for Pogba and cash as we have Paizon still coming on. Football is a business now with the players being commodities, people give our club s**t about buying and loaning so many quality youngsters but I see this as the way forward(ffp etc) and I think we lead the way here, we bought Oscar(whom I love) but then get the next "Oscar" in Paizon who we showcase away from the club whilst enabling us to sell high(Oscar) to get someone like Pogba(HG) and still have the next best thing waiting in the wings. I may be wrong but I think we've stolen a march on everybody here with our foresight.
Roman is a successful and canny businessman(god bless him, I've supported this club through thick and thin for decades) and I think we have got our head around how it will all work in the future and I think we are setting the blueprint for the future.
Again, I may have it all wrong but I think not(hopefully)
I would appreciate my fellow fans/supporters thoughts.

06 Sep 2014 07:00:44
Ok Guys quick poll. Who will be our next Captain when JT hangs up his boots?

I personally feel it will either be Cahill or fabregas. Cahill all the way for me as I think he has the attributes to become a great leader.

06 Sep 2014 10:35:37
I do hope its either ivanovic or cahill those 2 will have some balls to pick up captaincy from such a great leader

Yeah good shout with cahill. He has improved greatly working with JT. Brana has the drive but don't want him teaching the Kidney punch as the best way to settle an on pitch battle. lol

I'd say Azpi could be a good captain, if only he played more centrally. He obviously gives his all for the team and I think he could do well.
Just get Varane in and after a season or 2 make him the captain for the next 10 years.

Pogba in 2016 :)

06 Sep 2014 12:54:37
I don't really think we need to buy someone and make him captain it has to be established player who have chelsea years behind his back. That's why I can't see fabregas getting captaincy. Matic would be a great shout but maybe in 2 - 3 years time

06 Sep 2014 15:50:19
Yeah it just depends on the timing of it all. I'm sure if you asked most people 2 years ago they would've said David Luiz. With that said i'd love for costa to get it. Imagine a ref trying to stand up to him.

I hope you guys don't mind me butting in with this but I thought it was a fantastic question.

If Terry were to say retire tomorrow then I'm not sure if there would be a stand out candidate. Much like the situation was at United this summer.

I would have said Cech but that door seems to be closed firmly.

Cahill and Ivanovic are brilliant shouts! I'm not sure about Matic though.

Just thought I would give an outside opinion :).

I only see three people capable, Cahill, ivanovic and cesc. But saying that I think azpilicueta would be a good choice as playing by example instead of being a big talker goes a long way.

My man kurt zouma in 2016!

07 Sep 2014 11:28:33
Wouldn't it be irony that ex arsenal captain became Chelsea captain? And azplicueta is good workhorse but I don't think he have qualities to become a leader where I See those qualities in Matic

Fabregas. Easy choice for me. Quite simply he has the footballing brain that not many of the other players do, has years of premier league experience behind him regardless of where and he has a winning mentality. He also communicates on the pitch well and sees things nobody else does.

Cahill doesn't seem to be able to dominate a defence like JT, he puts himself on the line no doubt, but does he see the game quite that same way I'm not so sure.

Brana is just a brick wall of pain for the opposition. Not the man for captaincy though. Communication and organisation would be an issue.

Just my thoughts.