Eggy McMuffin

As I said before, only if we can play Mikel and Ramires as the central midfield pairing. Luiz back at centre back as well of course. Del Horno at left back.

Number 10 shirt number =/= Number 10 position

I bet people were saying that about Torres after Shevchenko was a disappointment...

Lubos Kalouda the Football Manager 2008 legend?

Seeing as you like questioning how much others have watched Mandzukic, how much have you watched Costa?

If we put together a front 6 containing Torres, Kalou, Willian, Oscar, Mikel and Ramires and then lost a game, I believe this forum would form a singularity due to the immense weight of anger. I think for scientific research purposes that makes it a must simply so we can fully understand the origins of the universe. Sign Kalou ---> Understand the universe

I think all of this conversation is based on the idea that Barca have said he's available for £30m. I think Fabregas can definitely take on the 'Modric Role' if we base it on Mourinhos' Real Madrid side and is probably one of the very few players who could do a better job than Modric. The problem I see is whether he'd be willing to join and for me it's all about Mourinho selling his vision for the Chelsea side to him. Courtois Azpilicueta - Cahill - Terry - Shaw Fabregas - Matic Willian - Oscar - Hazard Costa Maybe Mourinho doesn't fancy that as it could be deemed as lightweight, but I don't think Fabregas is any worse defensively than Lampard is. That side would be on a par with the very, very best for me. Admittedly very unlikely to happen of course.

I'm of the opinion that he's better than Ramires and Van Ginkel currently and fits in to the system better than Lampard and Mikel do. He'll keep the ball better than Ramires, offers energy and moves the ball well. A lot of what we need all there. As long as we look for another signing to be the first choice, then I'm happy with this.

As I have said before, if we sign Bastian Schweinsteiger, I will be so happy I will run down the road naked singing the German national anthem. If we signed him for anything less than £25m, I don't think I can be held accountable for my actions.

An excellent player. As mentioned before, Premier League experience, creativity and passing, enough defensive capability to play as a centre mid in a Jose Mourinho side. He ticks all the boxes for me. I'd be delighted if we had side with him and Matic holding. Also, I don't care what teams any of our players have previously played for. It's all about what they do for us.

I would quite like to stroke Turan's beard. It looks fluffy.

We should have learnt our lesson about signing players that out of form.

Seriously?

That side posted is likely £120-£140 million on midfield alone...

Argentineans never work out in this country. Look at Veron, Crespo, Tevez. I just don't think he'll make a career here. Never mind a wet night in Stoke, he'd struggle on a cold Monday in Barnsley.

We only have the two eldest, Eden and Thorgan. Kylian is 18 and plays for Royal White Star in the Belgian league and Ethan is 15 I think and I have no idea about who he plays for.

There's also Ethan.

Vidal is brilliant. I'd be delighted if we got him.

Littlefinger and Roose have the right mentality to win at any cost. They're not crowd pleasers, they're effective. Mr. R. R. Martin has apparently shared his plans for the series with the writers of the show, in case he dies, then they can at least finish the TV show posthumously.

I think Petr Baelish and Roose Bolton will be the last ones left. In a knife fight atop the smouldering ashes that were the 7 kingdoms.

One of those might have a chance this season, but only as an extra backup. It's been clear at times with Salahs performances that he can be found wanting. Firminio to me seems like a Schurrle with better control. I'm far from against that. I think I disagree with you on most things football related mind.

Only Hazard, Scurrle, Oscar, Willian and Salah will be involved in the first team here and Salah may not work out. Jose is a fan of two players for each position right?

Let's say Oscar has a great season next year and we win the league with him as player of the year, will you still say it's Mourinho's biggest mistake? We need time to properly judge it, let alone to make as big a claim as you just did.

I'm saying equal opportunities is the big issue, but being bothered by someone embarrassed by a woman nut egging them is minor and distracts from the real issue. And hey I'm not that bad! :D

I've been nutmegged by a woman and been embarrassed. Yes, more embarrassed than if it was a man, but I'm wholeheartedly in favour of women in management. I think that too often more weight is put on little things like that than should be. At times, the small things can point to a bigger issue, but that isn't always the case and it's something I see a lot in discussions like this. I'm of the view that the bigger issues are often lost when it happens too much.