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Costa even in defeat today looked the business and is EXACTLY what we need. But along with Lukaku we need one more and he is anyone's guess.

They weren't fans they were Johnny come lately's that wouldn't have survived in the 80's !

I think the photo shoot of Cech, Terry, Lampard and Cole told a million stories. Kalas taking it with Cech's camera and all the press too. Clearly all four will not be at Chelsea next season. As much as I would like Cech to be understudy to Courtios it will not happen IMO. Cole and Lampard will move on, Cole more certain than Lampard who may go to the MLS or stick with the one definite in JT who will surely stay for at least one more year. A poor performance today with only Cahill showing the same performance level. It clearly shows we need Costa and perhaps Cavani to spice things up front.

It is true he did shag his girlfriend and another one at Genk, it was splattered all over the Belgian papers. But I am sure Wilmots made a point of settling their differences when preparing for World Cup qualifiers.

Stim I took a break from work and toured Europe around the time Courtios first broke into the Genk side. Living in hostels I came across many football fans in Europe and settled in Brussels for six months. I saw a lot of his early games and the reason I am so behind him is the fact Genk fans to this day count him as a legend, a player who by himself kept clean sheets to win their first title for years. I was delighted when we signed him and thought he was good enough to start for us and not Athletico. I must admit I have not seen him so much at Athletico but follow him on u tube. The facts are, Genk have been nowhere since he left and Athletico stand on the verge of something thought impossible and MOM performances continue to consistently outshine outfield players which is unprecedented for a goalkeeper. He is without question a match winner between the sticks and I am a million per cent certain it will allow us to be more adventurios next season. Courtios, Cahill, Matic and Costa will be the best spine in Europe let alone the Premiership.

To be blunt Cech cannot coach Courtios anything he doesn't know already. In fact as much as I love Big Pete and respect all he has done for Chelsea he has NEVER performed to the consistent standards Courtios has since he turned Genk's season around by himself.

Aldridge, Owen, Whelan and the rest of the Bin dipping ex Pro's all letting things rip after Jose spoiled their party. We did a job on them pure and simple, we did the same at Man City and looked an attacking force throughout and had that game been played the week before we played Liverpool they would be singing louder than the kop on a good day. Jose stated we were not ready at the seasons start he has simply nullified threats and threats alone. He never saw Arsenal a threat or Man Utd at home, both games were won by half time. Even when we conceded at home against Liverpool we battered them into submission. Those scoucers should also look at their negative tactics when with an inferior team they kicked and cheated to two Champions League victories over us. Horses for courses bin dippers !

Better than Banks, Bonetti and Yashin at his age and wasn't Scmeical 24 before he got capped by Denmark ? Keepers usually peak between 26 and 36 this kid is peaking already and will get better

He faced gale force winds at Genk and won them the league :)

I don't get why anyone says Courtios has POTENTIAL Jesus Christ what more has the kid have to do prove he is great already ?

In terms of goalkeepers I strongly believe Courtios will be compared to the greatest goalkeepers of all time. The very fact Barcelona are likely to pay 40 million for his services at this young age shows his worth in Spain. The best teams always have the best goalkeepers and Courtios is the BEST.

The simple fact most Chelsea fans miss is the fact this kid consistently has more of an influence in games than any other player on the pitch and he has done this since he was a kid at Genk. He won the league by HIMSELF that year. Every team that plays against him know ONE goal is the probable maximum outcome. That is the SOLE reason we crumbled after they equalised midweek. Without question we will be talking about him being the best keeper IN HISTORY in a few years. Too many Chelsea fans are getting involved in SENTIMENT when it comes to Cech. I cannot say it in anymore terms but it is like saying someone like Maradona, Best or Pele in their prime shouldn't replace an older star when their time was in question to stay or go. If we fail to bring him back this season the kid will haunt us for 10 years plus. He already has been part of a team who beat us twice in major games it would be ridiculous to let him go.

Talk in French papers that PSG are interested in swooping Lavenzi and Cavani for Hazard, well not really but wait for it

Whilst Hazard has been mis-quoted there is no doubt Jose is livid he spoke so soon after the match to the French press. NO1 Hazard is Belgian, French football is pants and a spell at Lyon doesn't mean he is deserving of public scrutiny. NO2 after watching the game again both Hazard and Ashley can be considered at fault for two goals. NO3 Hazard will learn just like Joe Cole that Mourinhp can change his game for the better and should he decide otherwise his career might well. Go down the same path. NO4 Hazard should keep his gob shut and avoid quotes that could affect his relationship with fellow players, the fans and the Manager. NO5 Hazard has yet to prove he is the finished article or is consistent enough to be mentioned in the same breath as Arjen Robben let alone Messi, Ronaldo or Bale.

Courtios and Costa will also give Jose European pedigree, they would both settle in England and the premiership like his Porto boys.

I believe the deal was agreed months ago. Costa stays central something we haven't had, he also can play alone which is his strong point or with like Garcia off him. Like Drogba he is a late developer and at 25 he is in his prime. We need another striker and hopefully Lukaku will return and have the mentality to fight for his place.

And in the pens ! Blackman back up to Courtois ?

Christensen and Ruben Lofus-Cheek standouts

No chance, Ruben a far better bet

Sure to make his first team debut next season, appears Chelsea not willing to listen to any loan offers.

You all know him now :)

Pure French TV/Press who stitched up Jose and support PSG meddling with the truth to unsettle Chelsea and try to get Hazard back to France. He will remain here while Jose is here, his untouchable.

For a change we were beaten by the better team. From 1 to 11 they outplayed, out thought and gave everything as a team to conquer. In fact it was a performance likened to the great Jose Mourinho teams of the past at Inter, his first spell at Chelsea and Porto. We have seen glimses of this with our current team - against Man City, Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal and PSG but not at the level we saw from Athletico last night. The best two teams in Europe are rightly in the Final and we must look forward to the changes required to put us in that category.

I have visited many forums both Chelsea and European and Premiership counterparts an educated guess says 63% reckon Courtois should play next season

Torres will sign for Athletico or Inter. Ba will go abroad or be in a Premiership mid table outfit. Eto'o will return abroad Courtois will become our first choice Lampard and Terry will get new deals The rest is anyone's guess !