1 minute ago, Nibs said:

Think you're being very kind to him there - I wouldn't be so understanding. Players have to adapt and he has been nothing but a massive disappointment with a very poor attitude. Will honestly be glad to see the back of him. 

 

Nibs - yes he was a disappointment we all expected more and you're right his attitude seemed to be poor on the pitch come the end, although perhaps the two goals against Forest might suggest otherwise, apart from the unenthusiastic celebrations. He didn't start off that way if you remember; from afar I would say that he was totally depressed and lost his confidence during parts of last season and this; and I would imagine depression is very difficult to get through especially where confidence is low for any professional sportsperson, hence all these psychologists being part of the larger make up of professional sports teams these days.  I just don't think he could get it back and this move is best for everyone all round.  

For me the unknown factor is if we could of continued to get quality crosses to him whether he would have succeeded.

I thought his bad period came after Azpi was stopped from crossing from his CB position. 

 

Of the recent players to leave us only two have I had no sympathy for and glad to see the back of..
Costa holding the club to ransom, going on strike and costing us a packet, couldn't give a toss he was sidelined by text.
And of course Morata.. I can put up with misses, i can put up with loss of form, but i can not put up with a lack of effort and a total disrespect of the fans and fellow players, not to mention non stop sitting on his arse moaning to the ref or running offside continuously. 
His attitude lately (after being given more chances than most would have been) has stunk the place out.. good riddance.

Edited January 17, 20197 yr by chelseablueboy

 

Imagine if he had done anything remotely close to this during his time with us.  Showed more determination and fight on this one run than in his entire time as a Chelsea player.  Best of luck to him, but I am glad to see him go.

11 minutes ago, mwblue10 said:

 

Imagine if he had done anything remotely close to this during his time with us.  Showed more determination and fight on this one run than in his entire time as a Chelsea player.  Best of luck to him, but I am glad to see him go.

That is the frustrating thing with Morata. There is a good player in him, just not at Chelsea

That's an imposter - no way is that the Morata we signed and had to endure.

4 minutes ago, Nibs said:

That's an imposter - no way is that the Morata we signed and had to endure.

In the US, we would describe him as playing scared.  The player in that video is the complete opposite, it's very frustrating.

6 minutes ago, mwblue10 said:

In the US, we would describe him as playing scared.  The player in that video is the complete opposite, it's very frustrating.

Exactly. Thats why I stand by my comment "He has no spine". Very cowardly player. 

2 minutes ago, Semper Fi said:

Exactly. Thats why I stand by my comment "He has no spine". Very cowardly player. 

Football/American football/basketball/whatever - it doesn't matter, the aggressor is typically going to come out on top.

2 minutes ago, mwblue10 said:

Football/American football/basketball/whatever - it doesn't matter, the aggressor is typically going to come out on top.

This is why Diego and Drogba have been the strikers who have succeeded for our club in recent times. 

I think Morata would be a success at Atletico. I don’t think people can say he has no spine etc when we don’t know what’s gone on inside his head. If he did suffer depression since he’s been with us I wouldn’t like to downplay the impact that can have on someone.

 

i wish him all the best when he goes and it’s a shame things never worked out for him with us as I still believe there’s a player in there. I genuinely don’t think our style suited him either in all honesty. I did still expect more when we signed him though.

3 hours ago, Semper Fi said:

This is why Diego and Drogba have been the strikers who have succeeded for our club in recent times. 

+ Anelka, or going further back JFH.

I am not so sure now I see Guillem Balague as the main source - I will wait for the Club to make an official announcement on this transfer

I’m happy to see him go but I’m also sad. Sad that he hasn’t reached his potential here.

What an infuriating player to watch though, his attitude stinks. I didn’t like how he didn’t celebrate against forest, wether that’s down to Zola or not I want to see more passion.

13 hours ago, robdog said:

I am not so sure now I see Guillem Balague as the main source - I will wait for the Club to make an official announcement on this transfer

Says is subject to Athletico selling one of their strikers...Diego - you know you want to lol!

 

 

1 hour ago, hutchslongthrow said:

Says is subject to Athletico selling one of their strikers...Diego - you know you want to lol!

 

 

I dont think we do though, Diego has been pants since he left us. 

Good riddance to bad rubbish. Terrible attitude and work-rate, his style of falling over at the slightest touch will be more suited to La Liga. I wonder if he knows that they have the offside rule over there too...?

Thanks for scoring that brilliant solo goal against Stoke. Other than that, f**k off 

41 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

I dont think we do though, Diego has been pants since he left us. 

Which is why we should give him another spin at a cut price.

2 hours ago, Mod Stark said:

Which is why we should give him another spin at a cut price.

Now you're talking! 

Fatty Higuain can stay in Italy eating all the pizza and ice cream he wants, let's bring the Guv'nor back! 

Or get Higuain in on loan, buy Costa for cheap. Sell Giroud to fund the signing of Costa and sell Morata, save it for an elite striker in the summer.

Icardi, Higuain, Diego. Yes please.

1 hour ago, fitz said:

Lets hope so. 

 

I see a checkmark next to his name, is he  reliable? 

Edited January 20, 20197 yr by Semper Fi

Normally not too bad. Has decent sources. 

I think Tancredi Palmieri is generally considered to be a complete bullsh*tter.

So Courtoius went from Athleti to Real, While Morata went from Real to Athleti and Chelsea are the ones that lost money !!!