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CHELSEA FC Thread [2006 - 07]
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It wont. Newcastle have given up on it. Now they want Defoe.
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/premiership/news/
http://www.sportinglife.com/football/premiership/news/
Kaiser Payne
Club Supporter
Just interested to know what number will Ballack have.
Anyone knows?
Anyone knows?
TheBlueBalla
Starting XI
I am seriously doubtful SWP will be leaving unless we are recouping nearly full value for him. Unlike a pithy transfer like Kezman's which cost us very little, SWP obviously cost alot and was hugely dissappointing.
Mourinho has stated his belief that Shaun will bounce back this year, and personally, I have to believe that. The arrival of Ballack will give us new opportunities to mess with the formation we play, which could mean more chances for him. He worked his ass off for the team last year, and was often just unlucky not to get goals. But some of his assists were just perfect. He works for the team, and we know Mourinho loves the team first ehtos
The team you posted is both young and very skilled. Id be really scared to face that, especially if you accented it with VanNistelrooy up front
But in regards to Ballack, I dont see why people keep relying on this simplistic crutch of "Ballack and Lampard are the same player" because they simply arent (not picking on you, everyone is saying this). Gerrard, to me, is a more offensively gifted version of Ballack. But the thing they have in common is they are very compotent two way players and can act as a midfield pivot and orchestrate offensive movement through passing. Right now we have
Lampard: love him, but one dimmensional. Purely offensive midfielder, to me, not nearly as much to offer with creating offense
Makelele: the prototype DM. Great passing, but doesnt get forward
Essien: Physical, fast, young, but without a defined role, and not good enough to be that pivot yet.
Obi Mikel: ????
What I envision for next year tactically is Lampard playing as he normally does, on the edge of the box behind the strikers, essentially as a second striker from midfield. Ballack, I believe, will have freedom to roam all over the center and will be tasked with linking play to our wingers more effectively. He didnt even have a great world cup and his passing really impressed me. Im sure in a defined role as a midfield creator, he would thrive. Makelele will be himself as always
thats why I post
Rather than everyones
which I just dont see. This is the role I believe Jose had in mind when he took maniche on loan, and hopefully it gets filled adequately this time.
If Gallas stays and Del Horno goes I dont even care who we get to cover him, I'll piss myself with joy. If he stays with us now, and we extend him on a contract that befits his contributions to this team (100+ k a week) for a few more years, I think he could stay a blue for life. I hope. Gallas is the most underrated defender in the world. Pete, like your handiwork there man :funny:
Mourinho has stated his belief that Shaun will bounce back this year, and personally, I have to believe that. The arrival of Ballack will give us new opportunities to mess with the formation we play, which could mean more chances for him. He worked his ass off for the team last year, and was often just unlucky not to get goals. But some of his assists were just perfect. He works for the team, and we know Mourinho loves the team first ehtos
ShiftyPowers said:
The team you posted is both young and very skilled. Id be really scared to face that, especially if you accented it with VanNistelrooy up front
But in regards to Ballack, I dont see why people keep relying on this simplistic crutch of "Ballack and Lampard are the same player" because they simply arent (not picking on you, everyone is saying this). Gerrard, to me, is a more offensively gifted version of Ballack. But the thing they have in common is they are very compotent two way players and can act as a midfield pivot and orchestrate offensive movement through passing. Right now we have
Lampard: love him, but one dimmensional. Purely offensive midfielder, to me, not nearly as much to offer with creating offense
Makelele: the prototype DM. Great passing, but doesnt get forward
Essien: Physical, fast, young, but without a defined role, and not good enough to be that pivot yet.
Obi Mikel: ????
What I envision for next year tactically is Lampard playing as he normally does, on the edge of the box behind the strikers, essentially as a second striker from midfield. Ballack, I believe, will have freedom to roam all over the center and will be tasked with linking play to our wingers more effectively. He didnt even have a great world cup and his passing really impressed me. Im sure in a defined role as a midfield creator, he would thrive. Makelele will be himself as always
thats why I post
Makelele
Ballack----------
Cole----Lampard----Robben
Ballack----------
Cole----Lampard----Robben
Rather than everyones
Makelele
Lampard------Ballack
SWP-----------------Duff
Lampard------Ballack
SWP-----------------Duff
which I just dont see. This is the role I believe Jose had in mind when he took maniche on loan, and hopefully it gets filled adequately this time.
If Gallas stays and Del Horno goes I dont even care who we get to cover him, I'll piss myself with joy. If he stays with us now, and we extend him on a contract that befits his contributions to this team (100+ k a week) for a few more years, I think he could stay a blue for life. I hope. Gallas is the most underrated defender in the world. Pete, like your handiwork there man :funny:
MaestroZidane
YELLOW CARD: Untrustworthy
With all those player, on paper it looks like you could walk away with the title.. Can anyone rellay challenge you guys??
TheBlueBalla
Starting XI
Well, since we assumed the league was won by christmas last year and then had a 15 point lead cut in half, people can clearly challenge us
We need more damn rotation this year. Lamps needs to stop playing so many games, same with JT, and we need to start conserving our workhorses in matches where they are not immediately needed. Im all for respecting all opponents and everything, but end of the bench guys like Carlton Cole, Geremi or Johno barely ever started under Mourinho, and yet Lamps, Terry and Maka were always in matches with the likes of relegation stragglers. I know we sometimes struggle against them, but if there is the opportunity to earn starting places for squad players, then they will play harder.
We need more damn rotation this year. Lamps needs to stop playing so many games, same with JT, and we need to start conserving our workhorses in matches where they are not immediately needed. Im all for respecting all opponents and everything, but end of the bench guys like Carlton Cole, Geremi or Johno barely ever started under Mourinho, and yet Lamps, Terry and Maka were always in matches with the likes of relegation stragglers. I know we sometimes struggle against them, but if there is the opportunity to earn starting places for squad players, then they will play harder.
Moreira_Benfica
Senior Squad
RUSI said:
but who would they bench? i think Jose bought him to replace Makelele maybe next year
btw
Jose Shaved his hair
TheBlueBalla
Starting XI
Hillario. Dont know why the hell he did unless he had a falling out with Carlo or something. Such a waste, considering we lost Pidge and this was Ma-Kalambay's chance to get a start or two. Or so I thought.
I think we should considering selling Carlo to an Italian club, hopefully Milan if Buffon goes overseas. He is too good and too loyal for his own good. Making him sit on the bench is a crime, considering the only starts he gets are pity ones
I think we should considering selling Carlo to an Italian club, hopefully Milan if Buffon goes overseas. He is too good and too loyal for his own good. Making him sit on the bench is a crime, considering the only starts he gets are pity ones
Welcome to our frustrations. At this club being young and talented will get you bought, but it has an even chance of stalling your development for years tooRUSI said:
ShiftyPowers
Make America Great Again
TheBlueBalla said:
Ballack is gonna be pissed if he doesn't get to crash the box for headers. With Cole and Robben (and Duff I guess) providing the crosses, he would have a lot of good opportunities.
PaPaGeorGeo
Fan Favourite
DUff is apparently going to the spuds from the bbc
PaPaGeorGeo
Fan Favourite
Thats if Jose plays with Wingers
I though with the Shev he'd play a 4-4-2
I though with the Shev he'd play a 4-4-2
TheBlueBalla
Starting XI
WHAT THE F*CK IS THIS TEAM DOING??
Could this be the worst decision ever? I think so
Lets sell Duff to an up and coming rival team for, im sure, peanuts. If this is what SWP needs to succeed then f*ck him. Duffer is much better than any other winger we have at playing the wing in 4-4-2 system, and even if that is the case, we're left with two wingers because Cole can and should be playing centrally in such an arragenment
I dont believe this, im totally flabberghasted. My favorite and Roman's favorite Chelsea player being sold to cvnting tottenham.
Im going to hope and pray this is a bunch of crap, and then im going to cry and vomit if/when it goes down. This coupled with Wayne Bridge and Roberto Carlos are signs that Kenyon really has lost his mind
Could this be the worst decision ever? I think so
Lets sell Duff to an up and coming rival team for, im sure, peanuts. If this is what SWP needs to succeed then f*ck him. Duffer is much better than any other winger we have at playing the wing in 4-4-2 system, and even if that is the case, we're left with two wingers because Cole can and should be playing centrally in such an arragenment
I dont believe this, im totally flabberghasted. My favorite and Roman's favorite Chelsea player being sold to cvnting tottenham.
Im going to hope and pray this is a bunch of crap, and then im going to cry and vomit if/when it goes down. This coupled with Wayne Bridge and Roberto Carlos are signs that Kenyon really has lost his mind
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