Joe Cole &........

[Gem]

As we play 4-3-3, take it as that, not "I'd have a 4-4-2" as we simply don't play that anymore (as a plan A). I've assumed Cole would be your first choice, hence asking who you think his partner should be. If not, say.

I don't think either are up to the task, if we need something in January its a wide attacking player, but for the sake of now, I've gone for Malouda... I don't rate him, but Kalou hasn't done anything to suggest he's improving to get to the standard required to play every week.

EDIT: Bugger can't add a poll, the options were meant to be Kalou and Malouda :(

Edited November 23, 2008 by loz

[Chippy]

As we play 4-3-3, take it as that, not "I'd have a 4-4-2" as we simply don't play that anymore (as a plan A). I've assumed Cole would be your first choice, hence asking who you think his partner should be. If not, say.

I don't think either are up to the task, if we need something in January its a wide attacking player, but for the sake of now, I've gone for Malouda... I don't rate him, but Kalou hasn't done anything to suggest he's improving to get to the standard required to play every week.

EDIT: Bugger can't add a poll, the options were meant to be Kalou and Malouda :(

Malouda for me, Frustrating sometimes but working harder than he used to and more dangerous of late than Kalou who has really gone backwards of late.

I would still rather have kept SWP but as you say this is for now.

[mad_mac]

Good question Gem,

To be honest, I was really hoping that Kalou would break into the team regularly this year, as well as Mikel, but so far I've only been half right! I also feel that Malouda comes under some really unfair criticism at times, but he can be frustrating.

Joe Cole so far this season hasn't exactly shown that he is a nailed down starter either, but he's certainly capable of providing moments of magic more than the other two. I also feel that Kalou is more of a secondary striker as opposed to a wide player so we are not playing to his strengths, therefore I'd have to say Cole and Malouda

Scott

[loz]

Gem

I have edited it to add the poll for you.

[loz]

Malouda for me however I must say that it is a case of the lesser of two evils.

Both atrocious in front of goal but I think Malouda's passing is slightly better than Kalou and is therefore a little more likely to create something.

[geezer]

Scott Sinclair. At least give him a chance to see if he can bring something different to the team.

[Mr Chelsea]

we've seen different sides this season of both kalou and malouda

kalou as not played regular there for taken a dip in form

malouda as played regular and there as been an improvement on his form

i'm with geezer give sinclair a run out

[barak81]

Got to say i think if its from our point of view sinclare shuld be in the poll, gets my vote!

[loz]

Thing is we all know Sinclair doesn't have a hope in hell of getting in the team so what Gem is asking, is out of the two that have a realistic chance who would you pick?

[Virosh]

With a heavy heart, Malouda. However, I am with loz on that one - it is a choice of two :(

Ahh, I was hoping Kalou would prove FIFA 07 right and make it big. Alas

[Scott]

What's the difference? Kalou is just a less experienced Malouda.

I'd put Scotty Sinclair out on the left.

[Gem]

I'm sure almost everyone on here would want Scott over those too, but if I add him to the poll I may as well add Messi and Kaka as it'll turn into a fantasy poll rather than a realistic one. I'm aware (as Loz has said) it's selecting the lesser of 2 evils, but at the moment that's all that's going to happen. I'd like Scott to get his chance as neither Malouda or Kalou have done anything this season to suggest they are up to the standard.

[geezer]

It's the lesser of 2 evils right now but January is very nearly upon us so maybe it's only a short term worry especially if Jose follows up his alleged interest in Mylouder.

[PloKoon13]

I came into this topic thinking "lesser of two evils" as well...

I voted Malouda ¬___¬

[icecoolguy22]

Cant believe Im voting for Malouda for once :lol: Kalou is a lot worse than Malouda right now, and Malouda seems to have a good understanding with A Cole. We need to get rid of 1 if not both of them in the next transfer window.

[Tim W]

Stoch without a doubt

Most other top managers (no names) would have kicked Kalou and Malouda out long ago

Edited November 24, 2008 by Tim W

[yogic]

As we play 4-3-3, take it as that, not "I'd have a 4-4-2" as we simply don't play that anymore (as a plan A). I've assumed Cole would be your first choice, hence asking who you think his partner should be. If not, say.

I don't think either are up to the task, if we need something in January its a wide attacking player, but for the sake of now, I've gone for Malouda... I don't rate him, but Kalou hasn't done anything to suggest he's improving to get to the standard required to play every week.

EDIT: Bugger can't add a poll, the options were meant to be Kalou and Malouda :lol:

Can't get a poll right, Gem!?

Robinho for me, he seems to have settled in well. As the rumor mill goes, Scollari still wants him and might make an offer in January.

Maluda has been working harder - but obviously he doesn't have a right side to his brain.

Essien come back !

[evissy]

I would prefer us trying to play with two center forwards as Bosingwa and A.Cole could play the 1-2 game with either Lampard, Deco or Joey(in more central role).

As it is not going to happen I have to choose Malouda although I don't like a poll where Joey would be the permanent starter. The guy don't know how to play two good games in a row not to mention more than two. Malouda is lot better passer than Joey is, don't murder me but that is what I think. Joey is far better taking on defenders but that only happens once or twice in 5 games or something like that. Only Bosingwa is a player who can cross the ball that is certain.

[byatt]

Out of having to make a choice of the two i'd go for Sala every time, i'd try the Ashley Cole/Wayne Bridge down the left option if possible

[goose]

Can't believe that I'm voting for Malouda to be in the team before anyone but I think

he may add a little more than Kalou at the moment.

Neither two are Chelsea first team material.

[BLUENUT]

Neither two are Chelsea first team material.

This is the problem. They are too unreliable, too inconsistant.

Robinho should have been brought in, we sold SWP on the strength of his arrival, I'd sooner kept SWP if we'd known Robinho wasn't coming. Hindsight - I know, last minute and all that, but his name should have been down on paper long before the Arabs strolled into town!

A complete pre-season shambles.

I blame Kenyon (a passing joke on this site, I kjnow) But I seriously do!

Every time we draw a blank Robinho seems to score for City - oh the irony.

and my answer would be play Wayne Bridge as an advanced left midfielder, cos I've just about had enough of the pair of'em

[abramovich]

I may be in a minority here but I'm yet to see anything from Sinclair to suggest he'll be an improvement over Kalou or Malouda.

The problem is, they're both poor. Malouda has more experience and composure but he's so distinctly average at everything it's mind boggling how he managed to make a name for himself. Kalou has been living in that "good potential, may one day become a top player" phase far too long,imo. I'm afraid this is as good as he is ever going to get.

Edited November 24, 2008 by abramovich

[goose]

I may be in a minority here but I'm yet to see anything from Sinclair to suggest he'll be an improvement over Kalou or Malouda.

I tend to be in agreement abramovich. Sinclair has promised a lot this past couple of seasons and I feel if he was good enough he would surely have dislodged Malouda. I know he maybe hasn't got a decent run in the team was us to make a good assesment but the management are seeing him day and daily and you wouldn;t think he'd have to show a whole lot to break into the team.

[forbzy]

I'd like to see Sinclair get a chance. He would probably only get the nod if both Malouda and Kalou were out though. Even then it wound't surprise me to see a defender player out of position instead.

[Tim]

Although, I agree it is Joe plus A.N. Other, I think Joe is only a given for the first 11 by default, as he hasn't been that great, it's just that Kalou and Malouda have been so, so average. Of the two, I rate Kalou higher and think an on form Sala is more likely to unlock a Newcastle-esque defensive effort, but he really has done sod all this season.

I also have to say I was wrong about Robinho. He looks the real deal and has scored a very impressive number of quality goals. If only we had him on one flank and an in form Joe on the other, we would be a LOT more dangerous.