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I like the name even though it reminds me of this guy:

  If Liverpool are really interested, the pricetag is £75million.

Completely agree here. CL is very important. Unless there is a ridiculous offer ala PSG buying David Luiz for £50million, keep him.

The Cech at 32 does not need much coaching, but the Cech at 22 probably did. Hilario could be very helpful to the development of Courtois and Blackman as he can teach them what to look for from the higher quality EPL players. He can share the little tricks he has used through his career. He can help them to learn the tendencies of the EPL strikers and Midfielders. Since he is no longer in competition, he can share freely and now have to worry that they will use what he teaches them and then outplay him.

YES! I really liked the way Courtois quickly threw the ball down the field to begin the counterattack. I actually think Courtois fits the type of keeper that meshes with Mourhino's concept of counter attack better than Cech. If I was Mourhino, I would stick with the young Belgian. And that's tough for me to say becuase I really like Cech and wanted him to finish his career at CFC.

Since Terry is getting older, it may be smart to try to keep him fresher for the more important games and hopefully the later year CL games. As such, using a combination of Ake, Iva, and Cahill in the middle would allow Terry to get some rest yet allow Luis and Dave to be on the left and right back spots. I would try to acclimatize against the smaller EPL teams now.

That is true. A lot of good reasons to keep him around.

Altidore has shown that he can play well/dominate in lesser leagues but is not good enough to play in the big leagues with the best players. Look at some stats: MLS: 41 games and 16 goals: 2.56 Games per goal. Spain: 17 games and 3 goals: 5.67 Games per goal. England: 66 games and 4 goals: 16.50 Games per goal. Turkey: 12 games and 1 goals: 12.00 Games per goal. Netherlands: 93 games and 51 goals: 1.82 Games per goal. As an American, I would love to see an American player do well in the EPL,. But, Altidore is not that guy. He is simply not good enough to play in the EPL and is nowhere near good enough to play on a contender like Chelsea.

I think he is trying to blow his own horn and talk up his talent. I think he is fairly aware he will not get many chances on this Chelsea team. There are better MF and Winger options. Perhaps its a way to get himself sold and out the door?

I imagine it comes down to a question of a cost-benefit analysis. Considering he has done next to nothing, his value on the open market is peanuts. However, by loaning him over to a club like Vitesse Arnhem, he can help them out. Chelsea then potentially gets first chance to sign (and then loan back) some of the top VA prospects.

I didn't get why JM wanted him when he was signed. Took a few months, but now i get it. That's why he is the Special One and I am a guy on a message board!

Agreed.

Cheering for the US and every team that plays Mexico. I want Mexico to lose and lose badly.

I wouldn't be surprised if they dispute and challenge the ruling. As a result the suspension is put on hold while they have a summer spending spree. The ruling conviently comes down after the summer period and is reduced to a single transfer ban, which will be the jan window. Come next summer, they are back to spending form. Hope I am wrong, but I could see it. Barca is too much of a cash cow to not allow them to compete.

I have it on my DVR. Have not yet had the chance to view it.