8 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

We’ve also had a certain fella named Eden Hazard who is arguably the most naturally gifted player the premier league has ever seen.

Is arguable indeed. I'd put Zola top.

He’s something special. Just love players that want to make something happen. Plays with a smile, and just has that extra something.

In my lifetime the most gifted as noted would be Hazard and Zola. Great call on Greaves - would watch videos of his magic frequently when growing up. He’s got every chance of getting to those levels.

A double for Brazil in a friendly v South Korea. Subbed after 70.

Edited October 10, 2025Oct 10 by dermott

Maresca's probably still wondering why CA didn't keep him on the bench for 70'...

I really didn't expect him to have this amount of an impact so quickly.

14 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I really didn't expect him to have this amount of an impact so quickly.

I really like the look of Santos as well.

Fair play to BlueCo on both of those signings, albeit blind squirrel analogy and all that ... 😎

6 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

I really like the look of Santos as well.

Fair play to BlueCo on both of those signings, albeit blind squirrel analogy and all that ... 😎

I mean one is the best, and second-most hyped player Brazil has produced since Neymar. Santos was also one of the top talents in Brazil and its age-group captain. Both were known quantities and Estevao wasn't even our first choice, it was clearly Endrick.

The interesting thing was that both players didn't hesitate to sign for Premier League clubs instead of the usual route through Portugal/Spain. That groundwork was laid 15 years ago by Emenalo but I do wonder if they would have even considered Chelsea had Thiago Silva not had such success with us.

37 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I really didn't expect him to have this amount of an impact so quickly.

I honestly did, as my previous points about it being a crime if he did not start getting regular minutes allude to.

The player is very special, the person very humble. great combination.

12 minutes ago, SydneyChelsea said:

I mean one is the best, and second-most hyped player Brazil has produced since Neymar. Santos was also one of the top talents in Brazil and its age-group captain. Both were known quantities and Estevao wasn't even our first choice, it was clearly Endrick.

The interesting thing was that both players didn't hesitate to sign for Premier League clubs instead of the usual route through Portugal/Spain. That groundwork was laid 15 years ago by Emenalo but I do wonder if they would have even considered Chelsea had Thiago Silva not had such success with us.

There is a very good chance both of them asked silva for advice imo. And we know how much he loves our club.

Stevie baby was so good!

He’s going to the very top. Just has an aura that we rarely see. I could watch him every week, but credit to Maresca who is managing his adaptation very well so far.

6 hours ago, axman2526 said:

There is a very good chance both of them asked silva for advice imo. And we know how much he loves our club.

Hadn't thought of that, good point.

5 hours ago, PhilH930 said:

He’s going to the very top. Just has an aura that we rarely see. I could watch him every week, but credit to Maresca who is managing his adaptation very well so far.

The most impressive thing is his composure, at his age its incredible to see just how easy he finds receiving the ball under pressure.

I actually enjoy watching football when Stevie is on the pitch, think that says enough. Generational talent

Whenever he gets the ball I don’t know what it is or how to explain it but my excitement level goes to 100!!

Last player to do that a certain Eden Hazard!!

Hope you guys like Estevao, he is very good, here in Brazil his former team Palmeiras had a big problem last year because everything need Estevão to work, like a very dependent of Estevão.

This kid is fast, not the fastest running but he is fast with the ball in his foot, his shoot skill is very good, a very very good game understanding, he can play as a winger as a attack midfielder, very technical, Chelsea made a excellent move going for him.

But please, don't go for my Rayan here in Vasco, i beg you.

59 minutes ago, VascoRF92 said:

Hope you guys like Estevao, he is very good, here in Brazil his former team Palmeiras had a big problem last year because everything need Estevão to work, like a very dependent of Estevão.

This kid is fast, not the fastest running but he is fast with the ball in his foot, his shoot skill is very good, a very very good game understanding, he can play as a winger as a attack midfielder, very technical, Chelsea made a excellent move going for him.

But please, don't go for my Rayan here in Vasco, i beg you.

We love him. He is our very own Peter Crouch. Estevao the super-sub.

He's a magic man. I want him and fellow magic man Palmer in the same XI. And I want someone who appreciates talent to be in charge of that XI. Not some systems bitch.

10 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

He's a magic man. I want him and fellow magic man Palmer in the same XI. And I want someone who appreciates talent to be in charge of that XI. Not some systems bitch.

11 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

He's a magic man. I want him and fellow magic man Palmer in the same XI. And I want someone who appreciates talent to be in charge of that XI. Not some systems bitch.

Might make himself disapear if we are not careful.

How often do Barcelona rotate Yamal and use him sparingly as a substitute?

21 minutes ago, GarnachoCheese said:

How often do Barcelona rotate Yamal and use him sparingly as a substitute?

Exactly - it's ridiculous.

Mother Hen Maresca over-managing - the system - the players - everything.

32 minutes ago, GarnachoCheese said:

How often do Barcelona rotate Yamal and use him sparingly as a substitute?

He has played way too many minutes though to be fair for his age. Think it’s Yamal that has the record for most minutes played at 18yrs ever, with Esteban behind him. At this rate, Yamal will be finished at 25yrs.

20 minutes ago, markpitts said:

He has played way too many minutes though to be fair for his age. Think it’s Yamal that has the record for most minutes played at 18yrs ever, with Esteban behind him. At this rate, Yamal will be finished at 25yrs.

This is a myth based off a couple of players falling off in later years. Fabregas, Rooney, Raul, Ramos etc. all played loads as teenagers and played at an elite level until their mid 30’s.

2 hours ago, GarnachoCheese said:

This is a myth based off a couple of players falling off in later years. Fabregas, Rooney, Raul, Ramos etc. all played loads as teenagers and played at an elite level until their mid 30’s.

And closer to home our very own Raheem Sterling !

LOL