2 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

To be honest, you could press any of them quickly and they would struggle. Even the good ball players are struggling to play out from the back when pressed. But i suspect he is talking about Cahill or Alonso.

Cahill.

Not at fault for everything today but we are awful when he plays

Deadwood.

An absolute legend.

But deadwood.

I don't think it's a coincidence cahill has started all 6 defeats in the league this season. Just not good enough anymore, positionally he's all over the place, and with luiz next to him, it's a disaster waiting to happen. 

 

He's the worst centre back at the club.

Good player over the years but he's finished.

Let's leave his playing and talk about his captaincy. Where has he been the past few weeks? He has left the talking to players like Courtois, Cesc and Azpi. And we gave him the f**king captain's arm band? One of Conte's worst decisions imo (if it was solely his decision). Retreats back into his shell when we're under. True captain, that!

Stories emerged this week that a place in the England world cup squad is under threat for Cahill due to poor form this season. 

Left out of the starting line up against Barca, our biggest game of the season to date. 

What do we reckon, is this Cahill's last season at Chelsea? He's 32 now, arguably should have another 2/3 good seasons in him but are we likely to put faith in Rudiger, Christensen and maybe Zouma? 

I'd keep him for his experience and get rid of Luiz. But he shouldn't be first choice any more.

I think he’s one of those players the club will show a bit of respect to and let him decide his future. Love him or hate him he’s given a lot to the club and they’re normally good to players like that. 

He is good experience and to have in the changing room if its only for the remaining 15 months on his contract.

He shouldnt be expecting a starting place. Been off that pace for a year now.
 

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3 hours ago, ForeverCarefree said:

Stories emerged this week that a place in the England world cup squad is under threat for Cahill due to poor form this season. 

Left out of the starting line up against Barca, our biggest game of the season to date. 

What do we reckon, is this Cahill's last season at Chelsea? He's 32 now, arguably should have another 2/3 good seasons in him but are we likely to put faith in Rudiger, Christensen and maybe Zouma? 

He'll stay one more season at least i think, but i don't think he will play as much.

I suspect both Cahill and Luiz will leave this season.

One of the, almost certainly. Probably Luiz. But I'd be very surprised if both went at the same time.

If thats the case id rather Cahill left than Luiz.

He can stay as club captain, play it cup games against the smaller team's, help youngsters but he's a major liability in any other game where we will have to defend well

I think we will want him to stay but whether he does will depend on what other offers he gets. 

On 23/02/2018 at 14:19, Munkworth said:

I think he’s one of those players the club will show a bit of respect to and let him decide his future. Love him or hate him he’s given a lot to the club and they’re normally good to players like that. 

I dont think anyone ‘hates’ him and everyone appreciates his past, but at the top level he’s done. I don’t adhere to the sentiment angle, that’s taking up finances that should be going to a current / upcoming player.

So, not picked for the current England Squad. Not that I'm surprised at all, as he doesn't play regularly enough, and when he does, his form is average at best. My only disappointment is that without Cahill, Chelsea are now un-represented for England, which hasn't happen for a number of years now!

Hoping by the time the next international tournament comes around, some of our youth are playing first team football. (Hopefully for us!)

No, No, No!   Let our players rest during the International breaks.  Too many times they come back with knocks.

1 hour ago, Old Shaggy said:

So, not picked for the current England Squad. Not that I'm surprised at all, as he doesn't play regularly enough, and when he does, his form is average at best. My only disappointment is that without Cahill, Chelsea are now un-represented for England, which hasn't happen for a number of years now!

Hoping by the time the next international tournament comes around, some of our youth are playing first team football. (Hopefully for us!)

Unfortunately, bar the odd few, English players aren’t of a high quality anymore. The only decent ones are at rival clubs and/or would cost a fortune. 

On 23/02/2018 at 14:08, Zeta said:

I'd keep him for his experience and get rid of Luiz. But he shouldn't be first choice any more.

I am a big Cahill fan. Never world class but a fantastic servant to Chelsea and a very good defender in his prime who gave absolutely everything he had in every game. Something I cannot say about Luiz.

Both need to go in the summer. As does another spent force Cesc Fabregas.

11 hours ago, just said:

I am a big Cahill fan. Never world class but a fantastic servant to Chelsea and a very good defender in his prime who gave absolutely everything he had in every game. Something I cannot say about Luiz.

Both need to go in the summer. As does another spent force Cesc Fabregas.

I'd be worried getting rid of too many 'senior' figures in one go. Keep Cahill for another season imo.

What purpose does getting rid of him serve? His wages aren't very high, he's happy being backup and working for his spot and he's been here a long time now. 

Keep him around as a reward for his loyalty and service, not like he's complete crap either he can still play a part. 

1 hour ago, Remodez said:

What purpose does getting rid of him serve? His wages aren't very high, he's happy being backup and working for his spot and he's been here a long time now. 

Keep him around as a reward for his loyalty and service, not like he's complete crap either he can still play a part. 

He's deadwood, he makes far too many mistakes when he plays.

He's the guy that needs to play regularly in order to get into rhythm, not play every now and then. He was shocking against Palace. 

9 minutes ago, Slojo said:

He's deadwood, he makes far too many mistakes when he plays.

He's the guy that needs to play regularly in order to get into rhythm, not play every now and then. He was shocking against Palace. 

Hes good enough to play early round cup games or the odd match, plus we cant discount the influence he has on the dressing room and the youngsters at the club.

As the 5th/6th choice in a back 3 i dont see why you wouldnt keep him on for another year at least. 

Only guessing but id say he'd be content with that role also.