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So in theory we could give medals to Lamps, Salah, Cole, Schurrle and Ferreira. Not saying we will but would shut the "classless chelsea" parade up once and for all.

Statues of Cech, JT, Cole, Lamps and The Drog would be amazing. But imo it's between JT or Lampard both were amazing players for Chelsea and one still is.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32537425 Wasn't sure where to post this but sad news nonetheless. Amazing how things like that can go undetected.

It's a good trait to have I think his calmness reflects on the rest of the team when we need it to.

My impressions are more from the world cup and him at Fiorentina and a few international games. Hasn't shown too much in limited appearances but next season we'll see.

I think any other player in our team could be replaced but to find another John Terry? Seems impossible. A man that bleeds blue and has the talent to warrant a place in the first team. England's loss was our gain, I think had he been playing international football alongside the club it would be too much for his body to handle but he's coping so well as it is now with sometimes 2 games in a week. Read some of the non-negative press about JT and you'll see what kind of man he really is.

While some players would try shooting from anywhere from the rush of blood. This guy is so composed he seems to play the right pass more often than not.

I really think this attacking four could flourish next season. Costa Hazard - Willian - Cuadrado Cuadrado is the RW we need from what I've seen previously. Direct when he needs to be, makes the runs inside. Very pacey and tracks back. Willian has looked very dangerous through the middle especially on counter attacks.

His football intelligence is on a whole other level. If we wrap up the league sunday. I would like to see us play some relatively gung ho football and get him the assists record in the remaining games.

One more assist yesterday

Watch the Barcelona vs Getafe highlights, you won't regret it. Every single one of their 6 goals was a joy to watch. Really think they could go all the way in the champions league.

I didn't know that, what a shame.

Haha you're going way too far back

22nd. In a relegation battle.

Pedro seems quite lightweight, I don't see where he'd play either as he's more of a Winger. Lw is Hazard's, on the Right is Cuadrado and Willian. Unless we're planning to move Willian to #10 in which case he would be fighting for a spot with Cuadrado. But as mentioned he hasn't been playing very much so I'm not sure if he is still the same player of a few seasons ago. From what I remember he was an awesome finisher an attribute of his that was quite underrated.

Can I point out that the game at Anfield people refer to as being the measuring stick for Kalas being Ivanovic's replacement at right back he actually played centre back.

As good as a win would be, I wouldn't want to see anyone's health risked for it. So if remy and costa are 50% I'd rather they were rested.

That is a very valid point but I just assumed that Mourinho's first stint ended because of intereference from other people in the club. So he would have the main influence on transfers.

Mourinho wouldn't pay 27m for a player he didn't believe would be successful. However it looks at time he tends to make the most effective decisions for the team's success.

Was it just me or was Thierry Henry sounding very bitter towards Hernandez suggesting he celebrated his goal too much and that he should be thankful to Ronaldo. Really??? You're a fringe player who gets little to 0 playing time and you've scored a last minute winner in a champions league quartee final. Maybe it's just me but I would be f*king ecstatic too.

So we're trying to sign a 21 year old striker.

Hazard said he wants to be as good as the Ronaldo's and Messi's. I don't think playing in the same team as them would get him that status. He needs to stay at Chelsea where he has the opportunity to be the main man and win trophies in order to create the legacy he wants. They can try and sign him if they want but I know Jose won't let him go for anything that isn't extortion. If we were offered 100m we could potentially buy Reus for 35/40mil,Varane for 25m, Gundogan 25m and still have change. But Hazard's value to the team increases with every game.

But on the other side you have the argument of if he is only in the squad to see out games when we're holding a lead then could that spot not be used on a youth player which would help with the homegrown quota. Zouma seems more than capable of playing the Mikel role. I think gradually as Zouma becomes more involved with the first xi as a CB we will see him moved into midfield for the last 10 mins or so with the back up CB coming on late in the game. Which could potentially work allowing us another squad spot.

Might get stick for saying this but I felt very confident seeing Mikel come on against Man United. Even though recently when he's come on things haven't always gone to plan I felt a sense of relief seeing him walk on to the pitch. And then he megsed Fellaini which was job done for me. I think Mikel is a good optiom to have on the bench and if I'm right a player like Mikel doesn't command an astronomical wage either so don't see the problem.

Isco would be a lot more productive for the team then Pogba. There are cheaper options to Pogba who imo has an awful lot of hype surrounding him which is somewhat justified but not to the extent that he receives. Isco is pure magic on the ball and has a very good workrate. Very similar to iniesta imo. His dribbling is on par with hazard's. Think if we bring in Isco it would mean Oscar moves on though.