Sharpy

Do you really need me to break it down for you? You implied that we played 4-3-3 because we don't have enough AM's. I argued that wasn't really the case, naming five who are available and have been playing in the games so far. You then mentioned two AM's that aren't in Asia and are therefore completely irrelevant to the debate. You haven't really offered anything to this thread so far other than petty retorts/counter-retorts that show no thought or opinion on how you reached your conclusion. Then again, it seems every post you make in this forum is generally of this standard. Perhaps you should take a look at other posts (spadefx is a fine example) which express opinions properly and learn how to make a half-decent response instead of trying to be a smart ass. It will be interesting to see how he lines the squad up in our USA tour when we have the full squad available. I'd love to see a 4-3-3 but as someone previously mentioned I don't see how we would fully utilize Mata in this formation.

Last time i checked, Mata and Oscar weren't in Asia

Its a pre-season friendly..... You are implying that KDB and Schurrle are "half our AM's" over in Asia?

Not really? Still had Moses, Traore, Hazard, Piazon.. Plus Ramires can play out on the wing.

Dunno if its been mentioned but we lined up 4-3-3 today which was interesting.... Suited Ramires well.

Piazon and Kalas were... "so-so". Kalas pretty much scored an own goal today with a blunder. McEachran had a really good second half the other day. Wallace has been awesome and looks really promising, will be real competition for the RB spot the season after next, I think.

To clear up confusion, found this: On our pre-season tour, of the Far East, Bertrand Traore has caught the eye of many. However, there appears to be an element of confusion as to his status. Thankfully, after the 4-1 victory over a Malaysian All-Stars XI yesterday, Jose Mourinho cleared matters up when he spoke about keeping a youngster who is currently with Chelsea on a student visa and who may not get a work permit when he turns eighteen in September. This is what Jose had to say, "Those are the rules in England and we have to accept them." "We`ll try to get the permit for him when he becomes 18. If it`s not possible we have to let him go out on loan somewhere. Sooner or later the committee has to give a permit to play here. I'm guessing from this he is our player and not liable to be snapped up by anyone else.

Traore isn't 18, he's 17. (I know right?!) 2 goals and an assist in two games during pre-season. Apparently Jose will sign him in September when he 18. Looks really promising.

Gutted I missed this due to work. If anyone finds a link to replay please let me know! :)

I'm probably being stupid but can someone tell me how to save the image of my team like this so I can upload it? If I right click it just tries to save as a webpage?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/23428419 I have a bad feeling that if the Rooney transfer falls through we will maybe make a swoop for Saurez before the end of the season. I can't see Arsenal offering more than the £40m which has been rejected. I'm not sure Jose/Chelsea would want to spend that much on a striker but something tells me it would be hard for us to completely ignore a possible move for one of the best strikers in the premier league (Regardless of how much of an asshole he is, there is no denying the man is talented, and probably the second best striker in the league to RVP).

Nothing to gain? A player who is two years younger generally carries alot more value...

Ideally Oscar would play in a deeper role and KDB/Mata/Hazard would lead the AM. Oscar is wasted on the wing. The two games in pre-season KDB has been spectacular.

I think he'll be first choice for Jose next season, and even if he doesn't start every game, at 7mil its worth having him on the bench. One mistake I made last season on fantasy was investing too heavily in the first 11 and having crap subs, because most games you will always have someone who is injured or doesn't start, it's worth having decent substitutes who can come on in place.

He's in now, and at 7.0, anyone who doesn't include him in the squad this season is nuts.

I disagree. He looked like he was in a lot of pain, red in the face, grimmacing, etc. Called Eva as soon as he went down.

Signed up to Chelsea TV cause I wanted a better quality than first row stream, and somehow the f**king quality is even worst! Waste of a fiver.

A much stronger second half team then. What time is the game, anyone? Edit: 14.45 BST

Would definitely rather have Higuain than Rooney, although I'd be happy with either at this point. Rooney comes complete with a load of media bullsh*t and drama, something our club could do without.

Why do Citeh insist on having 4 strikers every season? Surely they learnt from Mancini's failed man management?

Every commentator I've heard so far seems to call him Kevin "De Broon Neh"

They beat Manure, they must be good

How do you paste/link that?!

Glad to see they finally fixed the official fantasy league. It was too luck based in the past on whoever managed to get the assist and goals. This is much fairer.

http://www1.skysports.com/watch/video/8826920/football-withdrawal-disorder-epidemic ...... I knew there was a reason me and the missus have been rowing so much lately! Seriously though, anyone experiencing any symptoms? Edit: Posted this in wrong forum. I blame the sun + beer. Can a mod help? :/