The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

[STREET FIGHTER]

Well today marks the day when the former idol returns to face his old fans in the enemies shirt. Personally I hope he gets a decent reception and the Judas c**t, doesn't get the abuse he'll likely face. However I can understand too the hurt that it can cause especially when he did proclaim his love for the club, and then he ups and leave for just a few pound more. But enough about Joe Cole.

If John Aldridge is to be believed Liverpool could be adding another Cole from Chelsea to their squad in the summer.

That will be solely down to the weekly wage they can offer the p***k.

[Norf Tyrone]

Well today marks the day when the former idol returns to face his old fans in the enemies shirt. Personally I hope he gets a decent reception and the Judas c**t, doesn't get the abuse he'll likely face. However I can understand too the hurt that it can cause especially when he did proclaim his love for the club, and then he ups and leave for just a few pound more. But enough about Joe Cole.

If John Aldridge is to be believed Liverpool could be adding another Cole from Chelsea to their squad in the summer.

That Carlton Cole w***e!

[Norf Tyrone]

Well today marks the day when the former idol returns to face his old fans in the enemies shirt. Personally I hope he gets a decent reception and the Judas c**t, doesn't get the abuse he'll likely face. However I can understand too the hurt that it can cause especially when he did proclaim his love for the club, and then he ups and leave for just a few pound more. But enough about Joe Cole.

Well today will be spikey, and I would say that Liverpool will be really fired up for this today, meaning Chelsea need to reciprocate if they want to get the 3 points they need.

Personally I doubt Torres or Luiz will start, and instead the 11 that started midweek v Sunderland (And played fantastically well) will be back in action today. Indeed CA has already said that Anelka starts.

Should be good crack!

How will Luiz fit in when Alex is fit? & doesn't Torres play best when he's on his own up front

As stated before I don't think we really need Luiz, but I'd expect Ferreria to go in the summer, and that will leave Ivan and Bosingwa for RB and Alex, JT and Luiz for centre back plus Brauma. You need at least 3 experienced centre halfs in your squad.

Torres... Who knows!

[118cmal]

I saw somewhere recently that Ancelotti was considering using Luiz as as a holding midfielder?

No idea how true that is, and don't think he's played there before.  But he's very fast and a good passer, and presumably he can read the game and tackle so perhaps he could do a job there?

[Norf Tyrone]

I saw somewhere recently that Ancelotti was considering using Luiz as as a holding midfielder?

No idea how true that is, and don't think he's played there before.  But he's very fast and a good passer, and presumably he can read the game and tackle so perhaps he could do a job there?

Didn't read that but I know he's had the odd game there, but I doubt if that'll be the FT position intended for him!

[The Real Laoislad]

I'm surprised Ancelotti didn't play Torres today,any reason why Norf?

[Carmen Stateside]

Keeping him for Champions league!

[paco]

Chelsea should have been spending the cash on a creative midfielder, too reliant on Lampard. John Obi Mikel is the most underwhelming footballer I've ever watched!

[Doogie Browser]

Chelsea out of the title race now surely? Flat display today, think I would have Malouda in place of Anelka, front 3 are just too similar.

[Carmen Stateside]

Its clear that it was The Russians signing and not Carlos.
Changing the whole team set up to facilitate Torres along with the other two sulks is never going to work.

[under the bar]

I would not say Chelase are out of the race but they porbably need to beat United in both games, win 9 out of the other 11, hope that Arsenal do their usual sh*t the pants in the home run and City just do only what City do best.

[Norf Tyrone]

A few days after what I thought was our best performance in years comes our worst. Shocking. Totally shocking.

I was going to start typing on... but I'll stop. The beer is not my friend!

Well played Liverpool. I don't think the best team won.. as such... but they showed enough heart to deserve the points I'd suggest!

[Orangemac]

Chelsea should be worrying about qualifying for the Champions league. Premiership is gone this year.

If Ambromivic was giving Ancelloti £50m why were they spending it on the last few hours of deadline day. Would not be surprised to see a new manager in next year.

Surely a right back was more of a pressing concern than another striker? If they wanted Torres why was he not bought last summer?

Chelsea have serious work to do in the summer as the squad is thin and many of the 1st team are over 30.

[gawa316]

What's more pathetic, copying our banner or leaving the Shankly gates on it?

...embarrassing

[Norf Tyrone]

Chelsea should be worrying about qualifying for the Champions league. Premiership is gone this year.

If Ambromivic was giving Ancelloti £50m why were they spending it on the last few hours of deadline day. Would not be surprised to see a new manager in next year.

Surely a right back was more of a pressing concern than another striker? If they wanted Torres why was he not bought last summer?

Chelsea have serious work to do in the summer as the squad is thin and many of the 1st team are over 30.

Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Essien, Ramires, Torres, Mikel, Sturridge, MacEacheran, Bosingwa, Zhirkov, Kalou, Alex are all sub 30.

Terry and Cole are 30 and have plently of time left.

Anelka, Drogba, Malouda, Benayoun, Ferreria and Lampard are over 30.

So of the first team squad approx 6 of the 21 are over 30. I'd say the age thing is not applicable but it suits so lets not let facts get in the way!