It has to be Courtious starting otherwise the club would have sold him as he only has 2 years left on his contract.

Looking forward to this finally being sorted out. Its dragged on and on....and on.

Windows not shut yet, Cech could easily still start and then clubs would start bidding for Courtois.

I've been all for Courtois being our No.1 going forward but now it comes to the day, the pessimist in me see's us losing 1-0 thanks to a Courtois howler!!!

 

I don't care who plays tonight as long as we play well and pick up 3 points.

RFC_CFC that is the most insane post of the pre-season so far, sell Courtois are you mad ?

RFC_CFC that is the most insane post of the pre-season so far, sell Courtois are you mad ?

What?

Try reading what I type...

One of them could leave if they are not no 1, it could be Courtois just as easy as it could be Cech.

I never said I wanted to sell any of them....

The club wouldn't allow Courtious to leave, they know they have one of best goal keepers in the world.

Fear not Nibs, Costa will bag a brace to bail him out !

The club wouldn't allow Courtious to leave, they know they have one of best goal keepers in the world.

If he wasn't no 1 and bids came in they would have no choice, if they leave it a year he leaves for nothing.

Just like the Lukaku situation.

It's a pointless assumption, Courtois is our NO1 and Cech will be utilised in the same way as Cudicini was when Jose was last in this position.

Only those non committal or without the confidence to form a conclusive opinion on who starts tonight will think any other way.

It's a pointless assumption, Courtois is our NO1 and Cech will be utilised in the same way as Cudicini was when Jose was last in this position.

Only those non committal or without the confidence to form a conclusive opinion on who starts tonight will think any other way.

This is just based on media specualtion.

Jose and the club have said nothing to suggest what you have posted above.

Like everyone else you are just guessing and nothing more.

Yeah exactly, which is why he will be our number one.

Harsh on Cech given his incredible work and that hes still one of the best in the world.

Technically Cech is number 1 and Cortouis is 13

 

Cech mate.

Anybody else feel Cech has been over tweeting because he knows what is coming? Will be interesting to keep an eye on it.

Cech's Twitter Q&A was brilliant, some great responses.

 

"A striker that gives you nightmares?"
"Doesn't exist"

 

"Why can't Messi score against you?"
"Ask him!"

more like Bantr Cech amirite folks.

RFC/CFC stick to the Gers, you slagged off Costa YOU ARE WRONG you seem to think I am guessing on Cech YOU ARE WRONG and I am meant to know nothing ? Bet you were not up at Ibrox for our most recent friendlies but that's my hunch I MAY BE WRONG

Doh.

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RFC/CFC stick to the Gers, you slagged off Costa YOU ARE WRONG you seem to think I am guessing on Cech YOU ARE WRONG and I am meant to know nothing ? Bet you were not up at Ibrox for our most recent friendlies but that's my hunch I MAY BE WRONG

When did I slag off Costa? Are you the nugget who changed my posts that the mods pointed out were clearly not done by me?

Why do you post like an utter bell end?

Sky sources quoted saying they believe Courtois will play

RFC/CFC Why do I post like er' what ? I am merely pointing out you were one of the early posters to question the signing of Costa (You even posted you had changed your opinion after a couple of pre-season games) I was both constructive and correct to post my belief anyone who saw la Liga before we played Athletico would say Costs was brilliant and those who saw him when we played them and in the World Cup would have the opposite view. I am not dropping to your level and when Courtois starts tonight I will not gloat or seek an apology from you. As someone who followed the Gers in Europe as a Chelsea fan I guess my point about the friendlies were correct and conforming I am not a nugget. Bit lost by all that, my posts if anything are to the point and helped by living close to the Bridge.

It's official on skysports news, courtois starts

It's official on skysports news, courtois starts

Link please? 

I know the game is in a couple of hours but I am shocked to hear that. I love Cech, but it is for the good of our Chelsea for Courtois to take over.

It shouldn't surprise anyone. All logic pointed towards Courtois starting and Cech probably leaving. 

Skysports seem certain that Courtois is starting according to their sources.

If Cech will leave, how much would we get for him? He's still one of the world's best and has 5 years in him i think. 15-20m realistic?

It's Courtois !