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I think he's a top defender, we did well to snap him up for such a small fee. Welcome Gary! In the Blues News Headlines on YouTube, Lee Parker said that AVB has spoken about Cahill, and praised his "excellent technical ability", so with JT and Cahill we could have the two best passing centre backs in the world.

Ramires by a country mile for me.

Notts County away would be delightful

Post-Rock seems to be everywhere these days. Current obsession: Explosions In The Sky

Arsenal would have to put 8 past City to take 4th spot off us this weekend.

About Mata, that wasn't his fault to be fair. AVB said in his post-match interview he assigned Drogba and Mata to penalties as Frank was on the bench, I don't think there was ever any doubt that Frank was going to take it if he was on the pitch mind!

That was Yaya Toure again. He had an awful evening, it seems!

Voted Ramires, he was everywhere today, he's fast becoming my favourite player. Romeu had a dodgy start, but when he settled down he was also magnificent, as were Sturridge, Mata, Drogba, Meireles, Cole, Bosingwa, JT, Ivan and Cech...

I was one of two Chelsea fans in the pub, we both went absolutely mental. What a performance. Meireles is becoming such a fantastic signing, he was everywhere, I don't think I can pick out a bad performance, even Bosingwa played well. Ramires my MOTM, he was everywhere today and more, just sublime. I'm in disbelief at the minute, I wasn't confident before the game, and I came out of it in the best mood imaginable. Absolutely fantastic.

Just finished the extended cut of Lord of the Rings: Return of the King. I'm drained.

Nasri has had 4 starts in a row now, I believe. At Arsenal I knew he was good but he had his good days, his average days and his non-existant days, but this season every game I've seen he's impressed me. How you've managed to get Silva and Nasri, for me two very very similar players who I thought wouldn't work in the same team, working so well is impressive. A few weeks ago, I would've put this down for a drubbing to you guys, we stood no chance. But our recent change in strategy in games is working, Monday is going to be a huge test for it, especially without Luiz. I'm not confident we'll win, but I think it'll be much closer than it would've been a few weeks ago. MUCH closer.

It's such a shame that Luiz is suspended for this, the second half against Newcastle and against Valencia he was excellent, shame to halt a good run he was starting. If we stick to the same tactics as we did on Tuesday, we could cause City many problems, Mata, Sturridge, Ramires and Drogba will be absolutely key to any success we'll have in attack. Romeu and Meireles to keep their positions too.

I find it hilarious. He sounded so disappointed at every goal yesterday. It bugs me how that during the Chelsea 4 - 4 Liverpool game, for goals like Alex's free kick he merely says "oh that's in, unstoppable!" but not with any excitement whatsoever, Liverpool score one average header putting them still a goal down but a "lifeline" for them and he goes bloody mental, screaming his head off "A LIFELINE FOR LIVERPOOL! DO WE GET A REPEAT OF ISTANBUL HERE?" ugh, I hate him, always have, always will.

We have a Christmas meal booked for 6pm this evening, very annoying. In a pub, thankfully, so I will be searching the table for optimal viewing of the TV screen in there if the meal lasts longer than 1 hour and 45 minutes.... Huge game this evening, come on lads!

That is such a hilarious quote from Dalglish. Does he not understand the concept of, well, tackling? You can't just tackle mid-air, you'll look like a lunatic. Spearing's red card was completely justified if you ask me, he got the ball, but he was off the ground, studs first, what more did he expect?

I don't think we'll be getting another striker in place of Anelka, a young winger maybe? That'll be exciting.

Missed his interview, what's that about an assistant celebrating?! It sounds like utter nonsense to me.

League starts yes, he started against Liverpool on Tuesday however.

Could've been a number of players, but went for Mata myself, he was everywhere, his passing was immaculate, great assist, tracked pack and defended superbly, masterful performance. Huge respect to JT, Romeu, Sturridge, Ramires and Ivan too.

It's nice to come here in such a good mood! We defended heroically I thought, JTs clearance off the line, Luiz was faultless in the second half, Ivan excellent, Ashley had Obertain in his picket. Romeu fantastic once again, Ramires excellent, Lamps a bit disappointing, Meireles great, Mata INCREDIBLE, Sturridge fantastic, Drogba brilliant, Torres nervous. Collectively, wonderful performance, 3-0 flattered us, but we deserved the win. Such a brilliant mood!

I've heard that he's meant to be a naturally attacking midfielder, but surely how good his shot is has to be a sign that he clearly isn't?

I disagree with a number of your valuations of the 03/04 signings. Glen, agreed. Joey Cole, agreed. For the service we got out of Maka, £16million is brilliant value for money if you ask me, same with Duffer for £17m, he and Robben were lethal. Mutu probably the worst business that season, Veron and Smertin I'll agree with too. But I think you were harsh on Ferreira and Bridge. We've had Paulo for 8 years now, a mainstay under Mourinho, now he's a good quality squad player willing to fill in at any time, for 8 years service at a great standard, £12m is brilliant. Bridge was very good for us too in his 3 or 4 years here, before Ash arrived, his goal in that Quarter Final is probably worth about a quarter of his fee! Parker, agreed, though looking at him now, had we stuck with him, £10m would've been a steal at that time! Finally Crespo, I absolutely adored him, 26 goals in the 05/06 season is superb, but £17m is a bit too high. Didier and Riccy obviously worth it, two outstanding buys. On to the 05/06 season, Kalou for £8m is actually pretty fair if you ask me. 6 years service, yes he's a scapegoat whenever he plays, but he's had a few flashes, under Hiddink for example he was actually pretty decent, and his record is something like a goal every 4 games, which isn't bad. Mikel, agreed, £16m is way too much. Essien though, I disagree wholeheartedly. Before he did his knee in in 2008, he was outstanding for us. He was our player of the year in 2007, Ballon d'Or nominee, he was sensational. In recent years because of his gammy knee he's been a bit hit and miss, but I think the £24m we paid for him was worth it. Ivan for £9million is a steal if you ask me, easily one of our most consistent performers for the last 2 or 3 seasons now. Anelka and Malouda agreed. Deco and Bossy I'll agree with, Bossy definitely way too much, Deco slightly too much but he was still pretty decent for us. Zhirkov agreed, he had so much promise but never delivered, which was a shame. Studge however, if he continues the form he's in this season, £4m is an absolute steal, been one of our best players this year, £4m already worth it if you ask me. Ramires too, I think his £18m is MORE than justified given how fantastic he was after a shaky start last year and being one of our best players this season so far. And then we get to last year, notably January. So far, Torres has not lived up to the £50m. Simple as that, but considering Andy Carroll was £35m, in comparison, it isn't the worst deal in the world (har har). We've been saying it for ages, but he just needs a consistent run of games, get a few more goals under his belt, and with Mata and Sturridge alongside him, I genuinely believe he can get back to his best. Luiz is a tricky one however. I don't think £26m is poor value for money, currently I think it's fair, he has so much potential to be our new Riccy Carvalho, he looks the business I think. Finally this summer, Meireles for £12m is a good deal, Lukaku far too much, but given his form for Anderlecht, you can see why he had such a high asking price. He's still young, give him a little time, with some good guidance he could prove worthy. And finally Mata, on his 3 months here so far, I don't see why he isn't already good value for money, and I'm not sure how you can say Mata at £24m is far, but Suarez at £23 is a steal? Both have performed excellently so far, but Suarez has got nearly a whole year under his belt. We're very 50/50 with our signings, I think. The likes of Drogba, Essien, Ivan, Ferreira, Carvalho, Robben, Duff, Anelka, Maka, possibly Luiz too were all brilliant deals I think, but then the likes of Mutu, Sheva, Zhirkov, Glen, Veron were all stinkers for an insane price, and then Torres who hasn't lived up to expectation yet. We're not bad in the transfer market. Not great either, however.

Nottingham Forest or Notts County would be delightful (at the University!).

Sold him, along with Mancienne and Sala.

Have only just seen Ambrose's goal - that is absolutely insane!