Chelsea Rumours Archive August 12 2012
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12 Aug 2012 21:33:02
We need right back .....but still ivanovic will be first choice, i know he had very bad game today but again he is very handy to our team.
Seen some of u guys even criticisiing luiz but again it was not a bad performance by him, even j. terry n cole were not upto the mark. But i hope with this lesson now our defence will pull their sox up n give everything in all upcoming matches.
It will be always tough for RDM to choose two out of terry-cahill-luiz and i guess he will keep them rotating.
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He hasn't just had a bad game today, all pre-season he has been shocking.
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The bad performances came from our senior players
Still some rebuilding to do Roman
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No Luiz played very very BAAAD this game he took far to many chances played unsecure and even the danish comentators critizied him.
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Luiz might get a 3 game run at right back now!
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So we get a natural RB but the make shift Ivanovic is still first choice? How do people come up with this stuff? The only reason will be getting a natural RB is to make that spot his own and not play behind some make shift RB, Bran can go back to being a CB and a back-up RB if needed. You just have to watch Bran play to know he's not a fullback, very rigid going foward and doesn't close down his man quick enough in defence.
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We should have him play def mid instead of mikel tbh
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Ummm... you cannot critise Ivanovic as a Rb, hes done a great job considering hes a centre back, and was unfortunate to be red carded yesterday, and i believe that he will still be first choice Rb even if we do sign
JMJW
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The only way ivanovic will be first choice is to allow the new recruit to bed in, he's not a fullback, you just have to watch him play and it's clear as day. do you honestly think we are going to this trouble to get a fullback so he can be back up to a make shift fullback? Lol we have Paulo for back up amongst others. Bran has done an ok job there but our right side is a problem, rami isn't a winger and bran isn't a fullback, ask the match goers and they'll explain it to you.
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I agree that Luis played ok. I think once again when we play any team with pace JT is found out. I think Cahill for control and Luis for pace is the pairing going through season. Sorry JT your time is done
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12 Aug 2012 20:58:02
From todays performance, yes we where down to 10 men but i think we definitely could do with a better holding midfielder someone who can win the ball and make a pass, their 2 de jong and yaya ran the show while some of mikels passing wasnt upto much atall. only my opinion, but whats everyone elses thoughts?
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U say mikels passing wasnt upto much at all.......
i will say mikel was sh*itting all over place ........
samrat
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Yaya was brilliant, totally dominated our midfield. If we are to keep growing we need a midfielder like him, or Essien back in his dominant best.
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I agree, I thought Mikel again had a poor performance, constantly giving possesion away - I wouldnt mind seeing Chelsea bid for a deep lying midfielder, I think Sahin would be a great option, young, potential and a great skillful ability, aswell he would be cheap - This is all opinion however
JMJW
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Been saying this for the last two years
Lost count the number of times he gave the ball away, he dont even look for the ball
But RDM will stick with him
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Mikel looked like someone that might warm the becnh at wigan
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Mikel was sloppy in possession and caught on the ball too much. Although in his defence, it has been said that he's not been in the best form in pre-season so far.
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As long as Mikel plays like this or plays, we're practically competing against 12!
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Concurred, Mikel is slow in everything he does, doesn't harry the players quick enough, doesn't release the ball quick enough neither (how many times did he concede possession in dangerous areas?) and makes safe passes that are going no where - This sort of play might've worked in last season's tactic where we played with 10 defenders, in an attacking set-up it's useless. Him and lampard are always at fault for conceding the midfield battle everytime they play as our two main pivots. De jong isn't exactly an expansive footballer by a long shot, but how he and yaya played is what the Mikel and Lamps should atleast attempt, but that won't be happening anytime soon with those two. They need to harry players and be more progressive with their play, the sight of the likes of Hazard/Mata spending majority of the time in our own half because of being starved of the ball because the right passes aren't forthcoming from those two is painful to watch. Mikel was busy playing safe passes and conceding possession, Lamps (a legend) but truth be told isn't the player he was but due to his status we are forced to shoe-horn him into the starting line-up.
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Typical we lose we blame mikel, when he has the ball other players need to show for the ball not hide.
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12 Aug 2012 20:54:22
Hi ed :)
News on the nottingham forest site is that they believe Sam Hutchinson has been discussing a loan move with the club, do you know anything of this?
Rich {Ed002's Note - I don't, sorry.}
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12 Aug 2012 20:38:58
Obvious that Mikel and Lampard cannot be relied on for the midfield position we got bullied today we need M'vila or Witsel is there any chance we may sign a CM ed02? {Ed002's Note - Not the priority.}
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Don't think that position will be looked at until next year when some contracts run out and the rebuilding process will be completed
RDM is the only manager that has had faith in Milkel but for the life of me don't know why
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Lampard played well as a CM in the CL when he knew it was imperative that we were solid at the back, BUT his natural instinct gets the better of him and as today, he ends up in the box half the time...
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Ed its a long shot but as you say its not a priority, is that meaning there is a slight possibility it will be looked into now more so than it was before, after seeing the players perform over pre season and today wishful thinking here. {Ed002's Note - There are no secret messages in what I said.}
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The issue with signing a new cm is that we currently have, Josh, Lampard, Merieles, Mikel, Essien, Ramires and Romeu in that position, as well as some promising youngsters, such as Chalobah, and Malouda who also plays there occasionally. These 7 players are effectively competing for two spaces in the holding roles. We would need to sell before we can buy.
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12 Aug 2012 19:22:02
victor Moses Agent Neil Fewings told Sky Sports: “Reports that a £9m deal has been agreed between Chelsea and Wigan are not true."
So what is the exact situation Ed??
BlueFox {Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation - ignore the money and expect something to happen over the next couple of days.}
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Sorry for being annoying but your site are the most reliable source for transfer news.
i remember when all the media was saying 90% of hulk deal has been concluded and it is expected to complete within days but you was the only site that insisting there is still there is a difference in price offered and desired for Hulk and you was right.
thanks for your hard work.
BlueFox {Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
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12 Aug 2012 19:17:03
Ed 002, did you watch teh game today and if so what did u make of the performance
BIFTW {Ed002's Note - I watched some of it. From what I saw, particularly toward the end, the ball was given away a lot.}
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Omg omg thats meens we need 2 buy a CM or CDM yeah? are we interetsed in schweinsteiger sahin mvila ? javi martinez
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12 Aug 2012 19:03:40
Ed002 do you think city were better than us? {Ed002's Note - I never have such thoughts.}
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There passing looked better in the second half but our missing player and expansive play gave them a lot of room to play in. Two of their goals were good shots and not really created through good play. I think we made them look better than they were.
Rowan
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12 Aug 2012 16:46:00
ED, do you think it will be possible for us to sign azpilicueta and moses before the wigan game?
thanks, {Ed002's Note - RTFP.}
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Realistically Thats Friggin Possible?
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Read the F**king posts
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OOOOHHHHH!! Thanks for clearing that up!
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Really True, Fantastic Post?
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12 Aug 2012 16:08:35
Team vs Wigan
Cech
Ivan Cahill terry cole
Ramires essien
Sturridge mata hazard
Torres {Ed002's Note - Ivanovich won't be there.}
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Who do you think is most likely to play rb, hutchinson or perhaps ferreira?
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Yeah no ivanovic, and probably mikel to start.
Ed any reason why meireles didn't play? {Ed018's Note - You would have to ask Di Matteo. He was on the bench and available}
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Why play meireles when we are looking to ship him out.
All new players will take time to settle in but how many seasons have we got to give Mikel
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Ed what are the chances we sign a centre mid? {Ed018's Note - Not as of now}
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Cech
Ferreira-Cahill-Terry-Cole
Essien-Lamps
Ramires-Hazard-Mata
Torres
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Strurridge on wings??
are you kidding me?
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12 Aug 2012 14:46:02
Hey Eds, with interest for Wallace from elsewhere now getting stronger, do u still expect us to end up with him?
Dastanj {Ed002's Note - There is interest in Wallace and Chelsea alraedy own 40% of the player. Plan was for a move in January.}
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12 Aug 2012 14:32:47
Will Chelsea try and sign Azipillicueta before the Wigan game with Ivanovic out for 3 games? {Ed002's Note - The two are unrelated - the decision over CA will be made very soon.}
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12 Aug 2012 13:12:42
MOSES-will be concluded anytime between monday and wednesday
AZPIL.-Anytime next week the deal will go through
CAVANI-Expect it to go through but it will drag on for some time wouldn't be surprised if its a deadline day transfer drama.
HULK-Would expect him to join Chelsea eventually but not this transfer window maybe the next one,his asking price is to high thus i expect him to remain at Porto 1 more season.
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Not sure about Hulk, i expect him to move this summer but not to the bridge.
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And your evidence IS
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Why would we get hulk another transfer window if we have been chasing him for over 2 years......
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The next transfer window hulk's asking price will have dropped so thats why he won't move this window because the price is just to high no club except a Russian club or PSG will pay that and he wants to play in England!
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Hulk aint coming, hes rubbish anyway
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12 Aug 2012 11:46:29
Ed 002 Do you any idea what plans Frank or the club have for his future ?
Thanks {Ed002's Note - He will probably look to the United States next year.}
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Eligible for a Testimonial I think so that would be a great send off for Super Frankie Lampard if he chose to jet off to the States with Beckham and Co.
CFCFOREVER!
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By that do you mean next season?
I think you mentioned January a while back? {Ed002's Note - Next year - 2013.}
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So you dont think it will be January now?
I certainly hope he will be with us for the season. {Ed002's Note - I suspect it will be in the summer.}
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12 Aug 2012 11:31:02
Hi ed, not a rumour but a question. Can whoever runs all the websites create a young players page (similair to the player profiles one) where everyone can go and ask about under 21 players. Just an idea as myself and a few others ask a lot of questions about young players and you have said many time its not your speciality.
ChelseaL {Ed002's Note - I am almost certain that one is ready to launch any time. www.youth-football.net when launched.}
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Thanks loads ed002, or whichever ed had the idea, btw Ed002 i think your the best ed by far from what i can see (may have said that before)
ChelseaL {Ed002's Note - Nothing to do with me, but thanks.}
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12 Aug 2012 09:30:58
Did Chelsea made a bid in this summer for signing Cavani and it is accepted as many media report or till now it is just a serious interest and no official contact or bid has been made with napoli??
BlueFox
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All we want to know is there a real bid and accepted or it is just a serious interest??
BlueFox {Ed002's Note - I have explained the situation already - why should you want me to keep saying the same thing?}
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Chelsea have a serious interest in Cavani and options are being discussed. You only have to scroll down the page a bit to see answers to your question.
SW
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12 Aug 2012 09:22:40
Hi Ed, what do you think the likelihood of us bringing in a striker after deals for Moses and Azplicueta are concluded?
Thanks, Sam {Ed002's Note - It is likely.}
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Aug 2012 01:42:10
Great work Ed! Loving all these things on Cavani even more now.. Firstly, what's happened with the Azpiciulleta deal? Looked set to come..Anyways, are we interested in any other RB's and yes I know he is our 1st choice but if things dont work out who will we target? And lastly, do you expect the Cavani and Moses deals to go through? Great transfer season for Chelsea this year! Thanks Ed!
CFC BLUE {Ed002's Note - Try the search function - all of this has been dealt with.}
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11 Aug 2012 23:57:49
Ed what is stopping us from buying Neymar ? {Ed002's Note - A number of things.}
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The fact that he is incredibly overrated and a diver he is also very weak and not to mention the price santos would want for him!
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I have a feeling its his desire to play in Spain thats stopping us
ChelseaL
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Remember christiano ronaldo a few years ago? diving, full of tricks and no end product, they can be trained you know?
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2 things mainly - The price tag, and his agent (dad) saying he will stay at Santos till after the 2014 World Cup. Even then, Barca or Real is the most likely destination for him
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