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I would be worried. There arent a great deal of top class strikers around at the moment. There are only two I can think of who I would rather have and thats Aguero and Cavani. Neither are very likely to join us. Drogba wasnt happy with us when he first joined. At the end of the first two sesasons I remember him saying he will be considering his options. Sometimes it just takes people time to settle in a new place. I hope he finds what ever it is he looks for to be happy.

I disagree. I think Tibo will walk straight back into the team. He shouldn't but He will.

Probably our best player of the match so far today. I wonder if he actually has a real chance of keeping his place in the team. I doubt it.

I would think that if he stays with us then he will play in the cup games.

Zola vs Norwich or Drogba vs Everton I think.

I do miss Umbro

I think Ancelotti and Pep are two of the most over rated managers in the world.

Slimy Rage

I don't get how you can be so relaxed at losing a cup to Arsenal? Personally I hate us losing to arsenal. Sorry if you guys think it's ok but I can't stand it.

why because I'm not happy that we lost to a bitter rival? Yeah ok

Well that was embarrassing. Jose was far too casual for this game. The players didn't turn up. No matter what some people might say it does matter. The players should be ashamed of that "performance".

I think when Ronaldo leaves Madrid in a season or two they will come calling for Hazard. If Hazard wants to go then we should hold out for 100 million. Madrid will pay it. The problem is who do you buy to replace him?

I just can't see how the grass would get enough sunlight. The last thing we want is to build a new stadium and the have to replace the pitch twice a season

I don't like the roof.

You are correct sir but I'm just trying to be realistic here. Let's not get carried away just yet.

Yeah he got a few goals last night but to be fair it was against Bromley FC. Not exactly playing against Man City or someone like that

The issue is and always has been since Roman bought the club is the club are expected to win things. If the manager doesn't win something major each season he is gone. Jose is the only one to survive a trophy less season since Roman turned up. Now if your job is on the line, who do you trust? Do you trust an experienced player who has played in big matches and has already won things or do you trust a youth player who hasn't got that experience yet? If it was me I would be playing the experienced players to make sure I'm still in a job next season. Let's not feel sorry for these kids, at 17/18 years old most of them are earning more in a week than other kids their age earning in 2 to 3 years. These kids know that it's not likely they will ever play for the first team but it will give them step up in football and they will go on to join another club and make a more than comfortable living. One more thing, I bet if you asked most Chelsea fans if they would like to win the league most years by playing the experienced players or doing an Arsenal and not win the league for over 10 years because they are trying to bring through a youth project, most would pick winning the league. Seeing a player come through the ranks is a wonderful thing but at the possible expense of the team winning I personally don't think it's worth the risk.

I read that him and a few of the other that played post season games will join up mid way through the tour

I think he could be quite useful actually but it depends if he is happy to be used as a bit part player or not.

I would think he will be sold this summer or if we can't find a buyer then loan him out again.

It seems people are blaming everyone but the kid himself. In my opinion he has not worked hard enough to step up. Too busy playing golf and going for a "cheeky Nandos".

Do you think you could fit the twins in that jacket Val?

We have Costa and hopefully can keep Remy so as much as I think Falcao will flop, I don't think it will matter too much as we have two very good players above him. The only problem is that's it's a bit of a waste of money. But if it keeps Jose and his agent happy then so be it.

I can see it being Wembley as the have turned down others in the past.

I think Ruddy would be a good option but I don't think he would come just to play backup keeper epically now Norwich are back in the premier league