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#42450 What Are You Listening To?
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Maybe not in style, but it's still "cock rock". *shudders*
Been jamming this album heaps of late.
#41880 FA Cup Thread 2012/13
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I give as good as I get, having a wog background and all.
#41864 FA Cup Thread 2012/13
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Couldn't agree more.
I'm sure you could say that 95% of people on this forum have said something that would be considered racist at one point or another. I bet the majority would voice that they aren't racist, and would defend themselves accordingly.
#41862 English Premier League 2012/2013
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You're my hero.
#41857 English Premier League 2012/2013
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I don't see how he was over-exaggerating the foul. He copped more or less a fly kick to the chest, complete with the full array of studs. You expect Drogba to just lay on the ground? It's like when you crush your finger with a hammer or in a door. Not only do you swear, you shake your hand and maybe jump around a little, etc. Shit hurts. I expect that to be no different.
Wouldn't begrudge any player to react in a similar fashion. That said, how Drogba ever got booked for that still baffles me.
#41856 What Are You Listening To?
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That was horrendous. It's like the foreign version of Nickelback.
Redeeming this thread with some;
"And this is not a call to arms.
Just a hope that we might try.
To use our heads and open eyes.
We have more sense than lies.
We have more sense than lies.
And nothing changes if we don't change ourselves."
and
#41852 What Was The Last Film You Saw?
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This.
I didn't mind the length of the film either, but fuck it was good. It had pretty much everything you'd expect to see in a Tarantino film.
--
Also saw Wreck-It Ralph last night, was pretty good I thought. Got a few laughs and enjoyed some of the plays of words they used.
#41145 What's the last thing you bought thread
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Also picked up the yellow Euro press of Midnight In America [/150]
#41131 Ballon d'Or
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A.Cole, Cech and Mata about the only three real contenders.
#41111 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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Not a surprise if true. If he does leave (which seems likely by all reports), he'll probably move aboard. I don't think he'd be the sort of player that would play for another EPL side at this stage.
I wouldn't say we don't need strengthening in the attacking midfield area. Ideally two players for every position are needed. We've already seen just how badly we struggle once Mata and Hazard are left out. Oscar for me isn't good enough to play in behind like Mata does, while Marin is still largely unknown. Another attacking option in that area wouldn't be a bad thing. Would also mean never having to hopefully see Ramires or Bertrand play wide either.
That said, it shouldn't be a priority either.
#39264 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Oh please. You're like a broken record.
Irrespective of the side that Benitez put on the pitch tonight, the players who played should have been good enough to do the job. What it does show is just how relient on Mata we are for anything positive in the attacking third. Which isn't a good thing to see. The first 45 no one was good enough and simply weren't able to put together the football basics.
The second half was an improvement but still completely dire.
Torres had the one chance to score, and while it was stuck straight at Julio Cesar, he was extremely quick out and made himself big, it was a very good save none the less.
Besides that and a few headers, the side created absolutely nothing. Neither the fault of the manager or that simply just Torres, the whole side was terrible baring Cahill.
#39230 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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Good deal once done.
#38943 English Premier League 2012/2013
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Can't say I do.
#38935 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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That's completely untrue. It's all about rotation. Every top side has around 3-4 strikers, usually of decent quality. United don't seem to have problems keeping their strikers happy, etc. Chelsea don't need to play 3 strikers in the one side, it's about a good rotation policy and obtaining the right sort of player for the role required within the side. It has nothing to do with our attacking midfield options.
I have no issue with Torres or Benitez having Liverpool backgrounds, that's irrelevant to me now because they're both at Chelsea and I want both to do well for the club, it's also largely irrelevant to this discussion about needing more strikers. I'm all for signing Ba and another striker of a similar statue, even if it's a loan deal to cover the short term. Then come the summer the club decides what it wants to do. That said, I don't see Chelsea signing a big name striker in January. It makes absolutely no sense.
#38651 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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You find more strikers in the world who kick their 10-15 a season than those who get 30+ regularly, I assure you. Any striker who has consistently kicked 30+ a season is going to cost you ridiculous amounts of money, provided their not already at a top club as it is. Signing two strikers who can get you 10-15 goals a season to work with Torres is going to be both cheaper and also less riskier.
Don't get me wrong, I'd love either a Falcao or Cavani at Chelsea, both are top strikers. But I'd also be just as happy to see the club keep Torres and add some genuine competitive depth, which is lacking. Chelsea's track record on buying expensive strikers isn't good, so it makes just as much sense get two good players for the price of one superstar.
Chelsea were spoiled to have a player like Drogba, who was near on the complete striker.
#38628 Favourite Sporting Moments of 2012
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You'll get there one day.
If you ever make it out of the group stages.
#38626 English Premier League 2012/2013
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There is nothing wrong with Torres' goal output this season tbqf.
The problem is the sheer expectations on him because he cost £50m (mind you, this is something he had utterly no control over whatsoever, yet still continually used against him). Don't get me wrong, he should probably have a few more goals to his name, but he has improved from last season and is currently in good form. While Torres might have played more minutes compared to others, he isn't a striker that has had a huge amount of chances per game. He'd be lucky to get 1-3 chances a game. When this is the case, the pressure to score from those increases greatly.
If Torres scores 20+ goals this season, it's been a good season for him. The only thing he really needs to do more of that the others do is score more important goals, which he has lacked at times.
#38623 Favourite Sporting Moments of 2012
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#38622 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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Ba would be an improvement on Kalou, but I understand what you're saying. It's all about depth really.
Torres could well kick 20+ goals this season and people will still want him out, which isn't something you don't see or hear of often. But if Chelsea can add another striker or two who can kick 10-15 themselves, to compliment Torres, then that's going to be far more valuable than spending a ridiculous amount on a single striker, who's also no sure thing either.
#38616 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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I'm sorry, but no.
Chelsea don't need either Falcao or any other big name striker to be quite frank. What we need right now is depth up front and Ba offers that, while being a good striker, cheap and also a realistic option. Spunking £50m on a striker makes absolutely no sense whatsoever while Torres remains at the club, let alone in January. Maybe if Torres is sold, we replace him with someone of a higher stature and reputation, but until that that happens signing players like Ba is far more beneficial, as is having a selection of 3 or 4 good players in that position.
Torres drifts wide (not so much anymore since Benitez joined) because that's where the space is for him, due to the likes of Mata/Hazard always coming inside. Having another striker isn't going to change anything in that regard. And if you've watched the likes of Falcao or Cavani in the past, both also drift wide themselves.
#38407 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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They're probably the only exception (though wasn't aware they were linked with him). But again, he'd be lucky to get a game there with the attacking options they already have. I guess a lot of it will come down to what he values more, the dollar or playing time. Given he won't want to be played out of position as he's already shown displeasure with this at Newcastle.
#38388 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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I wouldn't read much into it just yet personally. Contracts are never instantly agreed upon first time around.
I'd say Chelsea would still be in pole position though given the other interested sides linked. If it's money, he's going to be hard pressed getting more from any of the other sides interested, while he'll also need to factor in competition for places and challenging for trophies. Give it a week or so and then see what happens.
#38360 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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#38359 The Night Thread Mk. IX
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I don't get the new years hype.
#38312 Transfer Rumours 2013/14
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I still think Chelsea will bring in another striker possibly, (maybe loan return of Lukaku?). Otherwise another good ball winning midfielder is a must in Jan.
#31432 What Are You Listening To?
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D.E.A.D.R.A.M.O.N.E.S. by Modern Life Is War
#27282 English Premier League 2012/2013
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This.
I couldn't care what he's said or who he's managed in the past, he's at Chelsea now and he should be backed. Even if it's only mutually.
Supporters don't have to like the man, just back the club and it's players.
#26542 English Premier League 2012/2013
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It really doesn't take the media long does it. They do anything for a reaction at times.
Anyone who's followed either player situation at the club over the last few months will know that both could potentially leave, that is nothing new. Both players will be out of contract, both will have to accept lesser deals and 1 year contacts, due to the over 30 policy the club now has. So obviously if neither player signs, they'll leave. This is all common knowledge for most.
Rafa has no input in the matter, he's made this point that he's only a short-term appointment (for the moment, at least) and is simply the head coach for now. He's said if he was a more permanent appointment he might be able to influence the situations of the players involved. He told the truth instead of pussy-footing around the issue.
Simply the media looking to stir the pot.
#25598 English Premier League 2012/2013
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I'm not a Rafa fan, he's managed two clubs I detest with a passion, but I'll be backing him to do a job now that he's at Chelsea, as weird as that will be do to.
At the end of the day, I'm not shocked RDM was sacked and I think it was coming sooner or later given the results. I think it was 3 wins from last 12 games or something, possibly not making it out of the CL group and not really showing any sort of signs of improvement or change to get things back on track. Robbie shall always remain a big part of the clubs history, and for that I thank him.
#25529 Welcome To Stamford Bridge
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It feels extremely weird having Rafa as manager and seeing his photo on the website. Going to be even weirder seeing him on the touchline come match day.