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You sound like the guy that promised to get a tattoo of Eto'o's face if he hit a hat trick. Don't tempt fate! hahah

Help them pick up points against City and Arsenal hahaha. Won't happen that way though.

saw him play vs city over the summer at Yankee stadium. Wasn't very impressed. But very, very small sample size under poor circumstances- friendly, in America, after the season...

Could even have Mata in there in place of Lampard. Sure he'll be better off without as much defensive responsibilities.

I read the same. Basically, if it's done over the summer, it will count towards next season's budget and free up money over the summer. There's no sanctions this season- as I understand it.

No chance if he's being sold

It snowed pretty heavy. Looks like I have some frozen pipes. Thank God we don't play until tomorrow.

I've been to Carlo's Bakery. It's pretty good about a 20 min drive. There is always a big line (queue) outside though.

Was going to mention this. Will it count towards it?

That sounds about right. I don't hear the accent because I grew up here, but everyone says it's true, so I'll believe them. Not everyone talks as extreme as the Jersey Shore though, thank god. That would be more of an accent from Staten Island in NY, which is close.

No, not about this site- just Chelsea news in general. And the Jersey Shore is too classy for me.

Imagine the damage he could do in Brazil if he was still with England

Right. UEFA Cup is the biggest hinderence on the league with it's Thursday games, Champions League a bit less. The league is scheduled around the FA Cup, so it doesn't congest the schedule as much. You can keep your deep squad in form and it is the biggest domestic cup in the world. FA Cup is always a priority at Chelsea.

Can't see KDB out there at all with a transfer looming. Wouldn't make sense to his value or if he was to get injured. He plays if he's sticking around IMO.

Been getting a lot of news from twitter and other online sources. But this site is brilliant. Excited to be a part of it!

Promise?

I would hate to see Mata go. If he can find it in himself to work on his tackle rate, he could be one of the greatest players in the world. Overlooked is the fact that if we had better cover in the defensive midfield, he would be freer to play the style we've been accustomed to seeing from him. Xabi Alonso solves everything haha. Mata is still obviously a part of the plan- starting some very big matches. But you'd understand him wanting to leave in a World Cup year- I just hope it doesn't happen.

Loved the signing just to stick it to Tottenham. Didn't really want him when we went after him a few years ago but he is certainly making his mark with his work rate and he's growing on me for sure.

I was just wondering why the away manager's technical area crosses midfield and ours is off towards the shed end? Thinking maybe to limit the away manager from instructing his backs during both halves. Have been wondering this for a while now. Thanks!