Costa could well be a one season show. I hope we don't sign him!

 

Its not really this that bothers me its some of his antics on the pitch that bother me. He could be a one season wonder but he could also score us 25 goals next season, thats the gamble you take.

All about personal opinion of course but I really like him as a striker. He seems to score improtant goals and 16 goals in the league is not bad considering for the early parts of the season Aguero n Negredo were the partnership of choice.

 

 

Pellegrini actually started the season with Dzeko as his preferred CF, then Dzeko slowly lost his place

Costa could well be a one season show. I hope we don't sign him!

 

OK, let's compare him to the person you're hoping we sign instead of him, playing in the same league against the same teams. You say you like stats, so here are some stats:

 

This season:

Diego Costa: 36 goals in 50 games.

Karim Benzema: 24 goals in 50 games.

 

Doesn't matter though, Costa is probably only a one-season show.

 

But wait...

 

2012-2013 season:

 

Diego Costa (playing 2nd fiddle to Falcao): 20 goals in 44 games.

Karim Benzema: 20 goals in 50 games.

 

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Or let's compare him to another one of your proposed targets, Mario Mandzukic, shall we compare career European competition goalscoring records (as they play in different domestic leagues):

 

Diego Costa: 12 goals in 21 games

Mario Mandzukic: 17 goals in 51 games

 

The only person with a comparably better record of your 3 suggested alternatives is Edinson Cavani, who will also cost almost twice as much, so you'd hope he'd be a bit better at knocking in goals.

 

That said, if you compare Costa's 2012-2013 goalscoring stats when he was 2nd fiddle to Falcao, with Cavani's from this season when playing second fiddle to Ibrahimovic.

 

Diego Costa: 20 goals in 44 games (in a tougher league)

Edinson Cavani: 25 goals in 42 games (in a piss pot league)

 

His record is certainly better, I do think he's a better player, is he 20m better? Not so sure.

 

People writing off Costa don't know what they're talking about, especially if they're doing so with goalscoring stats or insisting he's a 1-season wonder.

He probably would be but thats not saying much so would Shola Ameobi. City wont sell Dzeko and he is also 28 i would like someone younger. I dont even think City fans rate him that much, he is a good striker but there are plenty of them around we need someone genuine world class. Dont think Dzeko is any better than Lukaku.

Not to mention he's on £150,000 per week. 

What about Jackson Martinez from Porto and Bayern's Mandzukic? Both have impressive scoring records and I'd imagine will cost significantly less than Cavani. 

I don't think a lot of people here are doubting his goal scoring records compared to other strikers.

 

The thing is... well...  he's a c**t.

I don't think a lot of people here are doubting his goal scoring records compared to other strikers.

 

The thing is... well...  he's a c**t.

 

Pretty much yeah.

OK, let's compare him to the person you're hoping we sign instead of him, playing in the same league against the same teams. You say you like stats, so here are some stats:

 

This season:

Diego Costa: 36 goals in 50 games.

Karim Benzema: 24 goals in 50 games.

 

Doesn't matter though, Costa is probably only a one-season show.

 

But wait...

 

2012-2013 season:

 

Diego Costa (playing 2nd fiddle to Falcao): 20 goals in 44 games.

Karim Benzema: 20 goals in 50 games.

 

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Or let's compare him to another one of your proposed targets, Mario Mandzukic, shall we compare career European competition goalscoring records (as they play in different domestic leagues):

 

Diego Costa: 12 goals in 21 games

Mario Mandzukic: 17 goals in 51 games

 

The only person with a comparably better record of your 3 suggested alternatives is Edinson Cavani, who will also cost almost twice as much, so you'd hope he'd be a bit better at knocking in goals.

 

That said, if you compare Costa's 2012-2013 goalscoring stats when he was 2nd fiddle to Falcao, with Cavani's from this season when playing second fiddle to Ibrahimovic.

 

Diego Costa: 20 goals in 44 games (in a tougher league)

Edinson Cavani: 25 goals in 42 games (in a piss pot league)

 

His record is certainly better, I do think he's a better player, is he 20m better? Not so sure.

 

People writing off Costa don't know what they're talking about, especially if they're doing so with goalscoring stats or insisting he's a 1-season wonder.

Costa 44 apps 20 goals last season, Mandzukic 40 apps 22 goals.

Costa 50 apps 36 goals this season, Mandzukic 47 apps 26 goals. But remember Mandzukic plays under Pep's system.

Costa have scored 101 goals in 272 apps.

But Mandzukic will cost 20millions than 35millions of Costa. He'll be a perfect second striker to Edinson Cavani.

Costa is a c**t, if he do what he does in Spain he'll get sent off half of the games.

And I never said I want Benzema. 

I just want Cavani, he is the perfect striker for us. He has everything I mean everything, technical ability, pace, good workrate, and is a lethal finisher and has good physicality and is not a bully or c**t like Costa and can score wonder goals. And one thing I've noticed for Costa he's a good finisher but his goals are simple very simple(No problem here just random).

 

I was just watching Hernan Crespo's goals for Chelsea. Good player. Natural striker.

Edited May 9, 201412 yr by Ramigoal7

I don't think a lot of people here are doubting his goal scoring records compared to other strikers.

 

The thing is... well...  he's a c**t.

 

I prefer a c**ty Costa to a nice guy like Oscar who celebrates by making a heart shape. That's lame sh*t.

I prefer a c**ty Costa to a nice guy like Oscar who celebrates by making a heart shape. That's lame sh*t.

I'm convinced your not a Chelsea fan

I'm convinced your not a Chelsea fan

 

My not a Chelsea fan? I'm having trouble understanding your grammar.

 

I want some steel in this side and a little less hearts and love.

Edited May 10, 201412 yr by Ramigoal7

OK, let's compare him to the person you're hoping we sign instead of him, playing in the same league against the same teams. You say you like stats, so here are some stats:

 

This season:

Diego Costa: 36 goals in 50 games.

Karim Benzema: 24 goals in 50 games.

 

Doesn't matter though, Costa is probably only a one-season show.

 

But wait...

 

2012-2013 season:

 

Diego Costa (playing 2nd fiddle to Falcao): 20 goals in 44 games.

Karim Benzema: 20 goals in 50 games.

 

----------------------------------------

 

Or let's compare him to another one of your proposed targets, Mario Mandzukic, shall we compare career European competition goalscoring records (as they play in different domestic leagues):

 

Diego Costa: 12 goals in 21 games

Mario Mandzukic: 17 goals in 51 games

 

The only person with a comparably better record of your 3 suggested alternatives is Edinson Cavani, who will also cost almost twice as much, so you'd hope he'd be a bit better at knocking in goals.

 

That said, if you compare Costa's 2012-2013 goalscoring stats when he was 2nd fiddle to Falcao, with Cavani's from this season when playing second fiddle to Ibrahimovic.

 

Diego Costa: 20 goals in 44 games (in a tougher league)

Edinson Cavani: 25 goals in 42 games (in a piss pot league)

 

His record is certainly better, I do think he's a better player, is he 20m better? Not so sure.

 

People writing off Costa don't know what they're talking about, especially if they're doing so with goalscoring stats or insisting he's a 1-season wonder.

 

Certainly compelling goal scoring numbers, particularly last season as well. Benzema's advantage is in his ability to create for other players as well. 24 goals plus 14 assists. Obviously Jose has always preferred imposing figures upfront but I think in Lukaku we might have that already.

My not a Chelsea fan? I'm having trouble understanding your grammar.

I want some steel in this side and a little less hearts and love.

So first it was a Suarez love in while slating Hazard...now it's oscars turn because he doesn't bite, headbutt or punch opposition players....

Nae bother

My not a Chelsea fan? I'm having trouble understanding your grammar.

 

I want some steel in this side and a little less hearts and love.

 

Hearts to his lovely wife and daughter.

OK, let's compare him to the person you're hoping we sign instead of him, playing in the same league against the same teams. You say you like stats, so here are some stats:

This season:

Diego Costa: 36 goals in 50 games.

Karim Benzema: 24 goals in 50 games.

Doesn't matter though, Costa is probably only a one-season show.

But wait...

2012-2013 season:

Diego Costa (playing 2nd fiddle to Falcao): 20 goals in 44 games.

Karim Benzema: 20 goals in 50 games.

----------------------------------------

Or let's compare him to another one of your proposed targets, Mario Mandzukic, shall we compare career European competition goalscoring records (as they play in different domestic leagues):

Diego Costa: 12 goals in 21 games

Mario Mandzukic: 17 goals in 51 games

The only person with a comparably better record of your 3 suggested alternatives is Edinson Cavani, who will also cost almost twice as much, so you'd hope he'd be a bit better at knocking in goals.

That said, if you compare Costa's 2012-2013 goalscoring stats when he was 2nd fiddle to Falcao, with Cavani's from this season when playing second fiddle to Ibrahimovic.

Diego Costa: 20 goals in 44 games (in a tougher league)

Edinson Cavani: 25 goals in 42 games (in a piss pot league)

His record is certainly better, I do think he's a better player, is he 20m better? Not so sure.

People writing off Costa don't know what they're talking about, especially if they're doing so with goalscoring stats or insisting he's a 1-season wonder.

Well said. One season wonder... Idiots!!

Costa hasn't had a single red card this season, why do people think he's going to get sent off here?

 

He's done what he's done knowing he won't get punished for it, if he thinks he's going to get banned for doing it what evidence is there to suggest he won't tone it down?

Why not get Mandzukic for less and Remy or someone similar. Btw, one of the many mini Drogbas is on a free in the summer. Bafe Gomis. Might do for the Ba role. Lukaku, Mandzukic, Gomis. If you need a goal in the last moments, sticking those 3 on and lofting balls up there could do the damage.

People who are saying Costa's goal scoring record is good... Just take a moment.

His goal scoring record is horrible sh*t horrible 272 games 102 goals yeah that's good.

His goal scoring ratio is even worse than Fernando Torres.

I bet Romelu Lukaku will be much better for us than that ugly bullish c**t. 
 

Buddy I think you need to calm down a little

People who are saying Costa's goal scoring record is good... Just take a moment.

His goal scoring record is horrible sh*t horrible 272 games 102 goals yeah that's good.

His goal scoring ratio is even worse than Fernando Torres.

I bet Romelu Lukaku will be much better for us than that ugly bullish c**t. 

 

 

I'll take that bet. Costa will score more goals for us than Lukaku.. 

If the only thing that matters are previous goal scoring records we should sign fat Ronaldo.

If the only thing that matters are previous goal scoring records we should sign fat Ronaldo.

Hey, if were bringing back a striker with a fat arse then it has to be Jimmy Floyd.

People who are saying Costa's goal scoring record is good... Just take a moment.

His goal scoring record is horrible sh*t horrible 272 games 102 goals yeah that's good.

His goal scoring ratio is even worse than Fernando Torres.

I bet Romelu Lukaku will be much better for us than that ugly bullish c**t.

When drogba was costa's age he had scored 32 in 109 professional appearances, when christiano ronaldo was costa's age he had scored 87 in 221 professional appearances. Judging costa on his goals to games ratio for his whole career is stupid, most of that he would've been young, coming off the bench and playing second fiddle to other strikers, if you judge him on his last couple of seasons, same as we did when we bought drogba and real did when they bought ronaldo, you will see he has an excellent goal scoring record (56 in 96). When you consider half those games he was playing 2nd fiddle to falcao and being regularly used as a sub. I'd say costa would be the best value for money we'll get on a world class striker.

Edited May 10, 201412 yr by Jackbuchanan

Costa, I believe, was also injured for the first beginning of the season of 12/13 too.