That piece of football is sheer poetry, not many i have ever seen could do that break that sequence down

1. Dave breaks with the ball

2. Dave passes it, with Cesc checking where costa is

3. Cesc receives the pass

4. Cesc controls, again checks Costas position

5. Sends a 50-60yd pass to a moving fwd Costa

6. Pass Delivered right onto Costas chest (much appreciation for Costa moving into that position)

7. Excellent control and skill to finish sublimely

Cesc at his very very best, Cheers @big blue

 

Edited January 10, 20197 yr by Ballack & Blu

It’s a shame Costa couldn’t stay. There probably would have been several more beautiful assists by Fab.

I think Fabregas really missed playing with a top striker since Costa left. He supplied Morata a lot of great balls but... yeah.

17 minutes ago, Ballack & Blu said:

That piece of football is sheer poetry, not many i have ever seen could do that break that sequence down

1. Dave breaks with the ball

2. Dave passes it, with Cesc checking where costa is

3. Cesc receives the pass

4. Cesc controls, again checks Costas position

5. Sends a 50-60yd pass to a moving fwd Costa

6. Pass Delivered right onto Costas chest (much appreciation for Costa moving into that position)

7. Excellent control and skill to finish sublimely

Cesc at his very very best, Cheers @big blue

 

Best thing about it for me? Listen - not to the commentary, but to the crowd. Blue blood. Magic.

One of my all time favourite Chelsea moments.

Sounds like he will be unveiled as a Monaco player later today, multiple reports out there that he has completed his medical

what a smart buy for monaco... he's gonna make a few young attackers look good, and make the money spent on him back 10 fold.

 

Monaco just announced his arrival.

 

Bye Cesc, thanks for the memories and enjoy your time at Monaco.

Who's gonna wear the magic hat now  ?

3 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Bye Cesc, thanks for the memories and enjoy your time at Monaco.

Who's gonna wear the magic hat now  ?

Side Show Bob - IMHO dude is a nature fit

 

Big thank you for the service to the club Cesc gave us. He was a joy to watch and wish that he had some more of his speed left because the man can place a pass better than almost anyone I've ever seen. Hope him all the best in Monaco!

14 minutes ago, robdog said:

Side Show Bob - IMHO dude is a nature fit

 

I could see Luiz playing that position perfectly. He could be a little more daring in the chances he takes and he wouldn't be the last line of defense. Hopefully he signs a new contract because we need him at the club. Gotta have some semblance of what the club is in this team and a connection to those days with Lamps and Terry that can pass on what Chelsea is to the younger generation.

On 17/07/2013 at 02:20, EdinburghBlue said:

Far too many blue tinted spectacles being wore by certain posters as usual, he's better than anyone we have at CM, would take him in a heartbeat.

So glad I got my wish on this one. Absolute gem of a man and player. All the best Fab, don’t forget your magic hat!

 

Edited January 11, 20197 yr by EdinburghBlue

8 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

I could see Luiz playing that position perfectly. He could be a little more daring in the chances he takes and he wouldn't be the last line of defense. Hopefully he signs a new contract because we need him at the club. Gotta have some semblance of what the club is in this team and a connection to those days with Lamps and Terry that can pass on what Chelsea is to the younger generation.

In my opinion absolutely not. Playing in that position in the sarriball means play the ball very fast with one maximum two touches and almost always under pressing. It's another sport.

Perhaps he was able with Benitez or Conte but not now.

 

Absolutely magical player....in a 3 man midfield. Will miss him.

Classy player ... some wonderful passes ...  goals .... and adroit interview swearing ...  :)

 

Got to wish him well in the next phase of his career in Monaco !

 

 

 

Sad. Best of luck Fabregas.

Wasn't too excited when he signed but he won me over and then some.

Best wishes (and keep Monaco up!).

 

 

I aint religious so don't pray, but I sure Hope that Jorginho doesn't get injured or suspended now Cesc is gone.

Simply the best passer of a football I have watched. That first six months under Jose some of his assists for Diego were sublime.

His legs were gone by the time he signed with us, which made it hard at times but he never stopped working. Wish him all the best.

1 hour ago, Spiller86 said:

His legs were gone by the time he signed with us, which made it hard at times but he never stopped working. Wish him all the best.

But a player like Fabregas, he can play as long as he wants to, up to 40 years old.

I honestly think if we found the perfect role for him, sort of like a Pirlo role, he really would be fantastic. His delivery is sublime. Certainly a luxury player but no one is better than him at passing.

One of the most disappointing things for me was I had high hopes for Conte to utilise Fabregas like he did with Pirlo. Instantly turned Pirlo into a global cult hero, I hoped the same would happen to Fabregas but it never has. Gutted.

45 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

But a player like Fabregas, he can play as long as he wants to, up to 40 years old.

I honestly think if we found the perfect role for him, sort of like a Pirlo role, he really would be fantastic. His delivery is sublime. Certainly a luxury player but no one is better than him at passing.

One of the most disappointing things for me was I had high hopes for Conte to utilise Fabregas like he did with Pirlo. Instantly turned Pirlo into a global cult hero, I hoped the same would happen to Fabregas but it never has. Gutted.

You're right. I think in Italy that may have worked but in the Premier League it is too fast and too intense to carry someone in the middle who can't defend or really run. 

We're having a similar issue (if not to the same scale) with Jorginho this seaosn.

It has been a joy to see him play for us.

I wish him all the very best at Monaco.