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Serge Aurier

IliyaKrostin
in Chelsea FC Rumours

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21 minutes ago, RIP Mourinho said:

Incorrect - i would have Aurier over any other RWB available.

Considering his engine and physical qualities I understand your position.

 

Unfortunately I've had to live through his antics here in France and he's not exactly a likeable chap. PSG fans hate his guts.

Both Aurier and Rose will go to Man Utd. It's time to admit that both Man City and Man Utd is now a bigger club than Chelsea when it comes to player pulling power. Even though we are champions, players would rather go to Man City or Man Utd rather than Chelsea. We are probably going to be the 4th choice if there are teams such as Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd.

1 hour ago, TheAwesomeGem said:

Man City and Man Utd is now a bigger club than Chelsea when it comes to player pulling power. Even though we are champions, players would rather go to Man City or Man Utd rather than Chelsea.

Man City don't have more pulling power, they don't abide by FFP, I know it's a crock of sh*t, but they've never followed the rules. They have an open cheque book, like we used to and they don't balance the books like we do, neither do they have stadium refurbishment plans. Players choose them over us purely for the higher salary, the ‘pep factor’ is PR spewed crap and media driven, biased nonsense.  

12 minutes ago, Floyd25 said:

Man City don't have more pulling power, they don't abide by FFP, I know it's a crock of sh*t, but they've never followed the rules. They have an open cheque book, like we used to and they don't balance the books like we do, neither do they have stadium refurbishment plans. Players choose them over us purely for the higher salary, the ‘pep factor’ is PR spewed crap and media driven, biased nonsense.  

Players chose us because of the more money thing. That's why we ended up winning titles 

money is king in football and always will be 

1 hour ago, TheAwesomeGem said:

Both Aurier and Rose will go to Man Utd. It's time to admit that both Man City and Man Utd is now a bigger club than Chelsea when it comes to player pulling power. Even though we are champions, players would rather go to Man City or Man Utd rather than Chelsea. We are probably going to be the 4th choice if there are teams such as Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd.

Have you actually wanted any players they have signed though? Apart from Danilo (just because he covers both RWB and LWB), who both Aurier and Cancelo and most importantly Moses are probably better than, I wouldn't have wanted us to sign any of them.

Bernardo Silva would likely have sat on our bench although he will also likely sit on city's.

Mendy is on par with Alonso maybe slightly better but is unproven in the prem, he would also have to compete for a place here whereas he is guaranteed to start at City. Also if we are going to spend £50m+ on a LWB I would prefer we spent it on someone who definitely is a improvement on Alonso i.e. Sandro

Walker is probably slightly better than Moses, although I really I mean really dislike the bloke. Tottenham are also less likely to deal with us so there's that to add to the equation. And again £50m although would have likely been more for us is a bit much especially for someone who has only looked good since Poch arrived and I think that is more down to coaching/tactics than Walker's talent, I expect him to be a lot worse at City.

Ederson is simply just much worse than Courtois and why spend £35m on a backup GK

Danilo, see above

Lindeloff probably worse than all 5 of our CBs

Matic, board deemed him surplus to requirements

Lukaku is probably on par with Morata, although I suppose Prem proven but for me he is a less complete footballer, it also has to be said that a lot of fans really didn't want him here, and for me personally, I am happy that we got Morata ahead of him as going forwards I think he will be the better player although this season it might take him a little longer to settle.

We weren't after 4 of these players for good reasons and the rest we clearly had our reservations about, so I wouldn't worry to much yet about our pulling power. 

1 hour ago, Chelsbear said:

Players chose us because of the more money thing. That's why we ended up winning titles 

money is king in football and always will be 

True, I can remember the ‘Cashley Cole’ jibes when Cole joined us, truth is though he was twice as likely to win trophies with us, then them, so it made sense. Now players are joining City over us, money is the only viable conclusion to their decision, we have been the dominate team in the premier league over the last three years, 10th place season aside and have a much better record in Europe, not to mention were a bigger club than City ever will be. 

4 hours ago, Floyd25 said:

True, I can remember the ‘Cashley Cole’ jibes when Cole joined us, truth is though he was twice as likely to win trophies with us, then them, so it made sense. Now players are joining City over us, money is the only viable conclusion to their decision, we have been the dominate team in the premier league over the last three years, 10th place season aside and have a much better record in Europe, not to mention were a bigger club than City ever will be. 

The first flat I ever bought was in princes park manor and cashley lived in the building opposite when the Chelsea money came he f**kked off:biggrin: what's funny is I lived there 7 years he was there probably a year and a half and I saw him once, later szczesny moved into my building and I saw that w**ker at least 3 times a week. 

4 hours ago, Floyd25 said:

True, I can remember the ‘Cashley Cole’ jibes when Cole joined us, truth is though he was twice as likely to win trophies with us, then them, so it made sense. Now players are joining City over us, money is the only viable conclusion to their decision, we have been the dominate team in the premier league over the last three years, 10th place season aside and have a much better record in Europe, not to mention were a bigger club than City ever will be. 

The funny thing is, Arsenal never won another trophy until after Cole had played his last game for us :biggrin:

7 hours ago, Scott Harris said:

The funny thing is, Arsenal never won another trophy until after Cole had played his last game for us :biggrin:

Interesting point, the 'Curse of Cole', Haha.

Makes you wonder if Arsenal ever get back to winning ways and Chelsea are struggling and an up and coming new manager surfaces as Andy Cole, he might be worth a punt.

I have some reservations about this guy, Serge Aurier. I doubt if any of the Chelsea fans rooting for him ever noticed his playing style. No doubt, he is good but likes diving into tackles dangerously. As a Chelsea player, I assure you he will get not less than 5 red cards in a season with the way EPL refs brandish cards when it comes to Chelsea games. 

31 minutes ago, rooomage said:

I have some reservations about this guy, Serge Aurier. I doubt if any of the Chelsea fans rooting for him ever noticed his playing style. No doubt, he is good but likes diving into tackles dangerously. As a Chelsea player, I assure you he will get not less than 5 red cards in a season with the way EPL refs brandish cards when it comes to Chelsea games. 

He'd get on well with Cahill if he likes doing stupid things then. 

Have you actually wanted any players they have signed though? Apart from Danilo (just because he covers both RWB and LWB), who both Aurier and Cancelo and most importantly Moses are probably better than, I wouldn't have wanted us to sign any of them.

Bernardo Silva would likely have sat on our bench although he will also likely sit on city's.
Mendy is on par with Alonso maybe slightly better but is unproven in the prem, he would also have to compete for a place here whereas he is guaranteed to start at City. Also if we are going to spend £50m+ on a LWB I would prefer we spent it on someone who definitely is a improvement on Alonso i.e. Sandro
Walker is probably slightly better than Moses, although I really I mean really dislike the bloke. Tottenham are also less likely to deal with us so there's that to add to the equation. And again £50m although would have likely been more for us is a bit much especially for someone who has only looked good since Poch arrived and I think that is more down to coaching/tactics than Walker's talent, I expect him to be a lot worse at City.
Ederson is simply just much worse than Courtois and why spend £35m on a backup GK
Danilo, see above
Lindeloff probably worse than all 5 of our CBs
Matic, board deemed him surplus to requirements
Lukaku is probably on par with Morata, although I suppose Prem proven but for me he is a less complete footballer, it also has to be said that a lot of fans really didn't want him here, and for me personally, I am happy that we got Morata ahead of him as going forwards I think he will be the better player although this season it might take him a little longer to settle.

We weren't after 4 of these players for good reasons and the rest we clearly had our reservations about, so I wouldn't worry to much yet about our pulling power. 

I agree with all except Bernardo Silva, he will start here ahead of Pedro or Willian.

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