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Unpopular opinion but i rate Tomori and Zouma ahead of him, and well above Christensen. Not sure why Lampard is now forcing Rudiger and Christensen when they are obviously the worse pair.

I do love the world of Fantasy Football, where you can just look at top players, snap your fingers, wave your wad and there they are, all the while having all your "deadwood" snapped up at top, top prices by other, more menial clubs.

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People are all so knowledgeable after the event. The fact is, Lampard had no summer to strengthen, wasn't backed in Jan at all. We lost our best player. Last night there is very little, if anything he could have done to change things.
We simply are not better than Bayern, who are one of the strongest teams in Europe. Lampard has actually got us punching above our weight tbh, because we are overachieving. If that was any other opponent than Bayern, we may have had a chance. 

I am highly sceptical that we will manage to pull this off, as loads of top top teams will be after him. If we do it will be MASSIVE for the team and for the club.

Love Mason to bits, but he was overplayed by Frank. The lads needs rotation and a rest, however with Pulisic being out Lampard didn't have much of an option than to force him.

The Sun in my opinion is very reliable, it rises and sets at the predicted time everyday for as long as I've known, and even before that I've been told.

Lots of positives to take from this:
 
- He is another source of goals and assists in the starting XI (this theoretically replaces Pedro's role);
- The transfer fee seems reasonable for a player of his quality and standing - it is also somewhat of a statement of intent;
- We were patient in getting our man - we didn't make the mistake of previous transfer windows in signing a mediocre alternative when we couldn't immediately get the first choice (see: Zappacosta, Drinkwater, etc.);
- He already has previous of scoring belters against Tottenham; 
- He fits into our glorious recent tradition of signing players who score against us.
 
 
Possibly the most significant thing of all is that pretty much every source on this has reported that Ziyech is someone Lampard really wants, that Lampard was the driving force behind the transfer. It suggests that we are actually listening to the gaffer, and giving him the tools he tells the board he requires. It's almost like we thought this one through... must just be a coincidence. 

Love how the media made it a big deal, while the likes of United who is the club with most debt in the world isn't mentioned ever. Financial loss without the calculation of sale of players isn't bad at all.

Love how the media made it a big deal, while the likes of United who is the club with most debt in the world isn't mentioned ever. Financial loss without the calculation of sale of players isn't bad at all.

Love how the media made it a big deal, while the likes of United who is the club with most debt in the world isn't mentioned ever. Financial loss without the calculation of sale of players isn't bad at all.

Love how the media made it a big deal, while the likes of United who is the club with most debt in the world isn't mentioned ever. Financial loss without the calculation of sale of players isn't bad at all.

Social media racists FC, i can put a Spurs badge on my profile and say racist things. Media will report Tottenham fans in racists tweets.

James is an exciting prospect, but think people will expect too much from his after a good season on loan at Wigan. Not position related but we had Bamford who was excellent in the Championship and did nothing in the top division. Tammy had two excellent loan seasons but obviously he will need time to adapt to the Premier League. I really hope he is an instant success but i feel he will need time to adjust to the team and the new league. 
Also on the Azpilicueta topic, people jumping on him and pointing fingers after years of being in the top three performers in the team? Someone mentioned he is the new Ivanović before he left and it is true. We always need a scapegoat and this time it is Azpilicueta. I agree his form is not good and that he could potentially be replaced as a starter, but is he a bad player? No. Excellent in three positions and was always 110% for us, think he could still be very good for us as center back. We should have pushed Ivanović there too and not keep him at right back and get murdered with pacey wingers.

I hate to say this about one of my favorites but Azpi is becoming a serious problem on the pitch. Exactly like Ivan he's been flogged to death and declining early due to it, we need to learn from that mistake and replace him before the situation escalates.
The likes of Rashford is doing stuff to him not even Messi would have been able to do to the prime version.

Very true. He went through a few dry patches at Villa too. Happens with all strikers. He has only started 1 game so far and only the post denied him a goal in that game. I hope he can pick up a goal or 2 in the next run of fixtures to build some confidence.

Think it is a risk loaning him without James being fit or proven in the league as a matter of fact. Hope this is a good move for both sides. 

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