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I don't think there has been a more unpopular appointment in the Club's let alone Roman history. After what happened to Robbie the club have bitten the hand that feeds them, the fans. Unless Roman has got a Jose Rabbit up his sleeve this is going to be like Gordon Durie signing for Spurs.

Rafa in the crowd at Highbury today ?

I never reply to this type of post but it has to be said having watched the whole match on first row sports ( easily the best match streaming site on the net ) Frankie Lampard was absolutely outstanding and easily the best player on the park. Hazard played very well and it was great to see Big Pete back in goal. David Luiz also coped well back in Central Defence.

I'd happily see the back of ... Turnbull Hillario Malouda Shed a tear for ... Essien Ferreira Would love to see the back of ... Torres Wouldn't understand Cole Insane to lose Lampard Benitez and Zenden Maybe make up the 10 !

Frank's quality shone through like a beacon yesterday. With all the exuberant youngsters running about around him he was like a conductor at the last night at the proms orchestrating from midfield. His experience at the top level cannot be emphasised more. His professional attitude to training can only rub off on the new breed of Chelsea player and the way he plays likewise. To 'give' this quality of player away will be the biggest mistake of the Abromovitch era. He may well come back to haunt us for one as this is one Chelsea player that has 2-3 years at the very top in front of him. I hate to harp on about it but him combing with Van Persie at United will give them the title for the next 3 years and dare I say it more chance of them winning the European Cup. Fergie is the master of conserving energy for older players and picking them at the right time. Lampard is willing to stay at Chelsea and have reduced playing time, he knows more than anyone there is times when he shouldn't play even if as a committed pro he doesn't admit it. This is all about a 2yr contract to a Chelsea Legend , a player loved and admired by it's fans and respected by every player and manager in the world. He will beat Bobby Tambling's record and I believe it will stand forever in the Chelsea record books. For a midfield player who came here with the reputation of 'Fat Frank who his relations only pick him for West Ham's first team' it is simply astonishing and testiment to the blokes mindset, quality and commitment to succeed. The fans have to act here. They must protest and demand he gets a new deal. Choruses of 'You don't know what your doing' must be aimed at the Chelsea board and above all Roman should hear our voices. I say the 10 minute interval at every match should be support for Frankie - it will not detract from team performance and it will drown out the dreaded Neil Barnett at home games !

Star of the show today, two great finishes, 19 and showing the power of Drogba already.

Maybe Spurs tho ?

Sorry Adam - never saw your post !

We were never in for him, pure speculation. But it might free up a departure - Willian maybe ?

David Villa would be a great loan signing, purely to test his injury and Torres would respect him taking his place in our side. Plus he scores goals because he is a natural finisher of the highest order. A clinical poacher as well as a team player.

Spurs IMO

All I know is that his number is up ! Dave Mitchell was the worst striker ever to play for us but he gave 100% and never sulked. That is the benchmark for me. Anelka came with the reputation of 'Le Sulk' but gave everything for the cause in whatever frame of mind. I said I will never go to another match whilst Torres is here, I am good to my word. I have been to 8 games this season that's my lot.

Plus if Robbie hadn't have stopped him from taking a penalty in the CL final we would be looking at a mid table finish this season, no Hazard.Oscar or Ba!

I am fed up with comments about his confidence is low,he drifts out wide etc etc The bloke is sh*te. Scouse sh*te. Lampard oozes class yet cannot get a regular spot in our team. We a crying out for class and experience. Yet every week we have to put up with this ponce ripping the heart out of our team. We should banish him Malouda style to the stiffs ANY player from the u21 set up will give more

'KIN great post.

My thoughts exactly. Make no mistake had Ba replaced Torres 'Jose Style' after 30 mins we would have won this game.

We still want Fellani in this window but the asking price is the problem. Falcao wants to stay with Athletico until the summer and will not commit to Chelsea until the Manager situation is confirmed.

We have made an official bid for Walcott today, the homegrown rule the key.

I am in this picture, not sure how to highlight myself with an arrow or something ! Believe it was the game after Millwall fans ripped out the seats at Luton, those above us did the same here !

Strong rumours in France we have agreed a buy loan back deal for him. Belgian born ? Might carry some truth ....

There is no point in buying him now. If we had a decent scouting network we could have had him at a snip. My mum could have spotted Oscar, Hazard, Ramires, Mata and Ba. We were lucky Ba had a clause in his contract otherwise it would have taken 20 million to get him. Despite the millions spent on youth development We are no closer than we were 10 years ago to produce another John Terry. We are making strides in the Brazilian market but we need to be in the English one as losing Lampard and Cole wrecks our position in the homegrown rule. The Club has been ruined since Di Matteo was sacked

This has to be the most ridiculous situation in the club's history. In 9 mins BA did more than Torres is his 81 ! A penalty appeal, two headers, a harsh decision for offside with a clinical finish. Torres crossing out wide on numerous occasions, is this bloke for real ? I'm sorry but from European Champions losing to QPR and Swansea at home, something is hugely wrong.

1 game 2 goals Fernando Torres eat your heart out ....

Demba Ba gives Torres a lesson today - always think the ball will remain active in the penalty box - stay as a Centre Forward and goals will come

First Kenyon now Gourlay perhaps the board will smell the coffee sooner rather than later