Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2013/14

ShoulderChip

He wouldn't leave Oscar behind, he is always on Twitter with him having fun.

GavRedKing

Also, Sky Sources arent exactly the best sources around for transfers.

Johner

GavRedKing wrote: »

Also, Sky Sources arent exactly the best sources around for transfers.

BBC are reporting it now. I can see Barca appealing to Luiz. Hopefully he stays though, he does seem happy in London.

GavRedKing

He will stay, he has no reason to move really, the chance to work under Jose and win titles should be appeal enough for him to stay.

grumpymunster

Barca apparently have been in for just about every CB in Europe over the close season and have failed miserably to land any. Jose has come out publicly and said he see's Luiz (& Mata) as important parts of his team - why would he not they are among the best in the world in their positions.

I really cannot see what is in this for Chelsea, it's not as if we need the money and Sideshow signed a new 5 year contract last September so we are not under any pressure to let him go.

kev1.3s

I don't think Luiz wants to go to Barca He seems to be very happy here, if he did try to force a move with 4 or so years left on his contract I'd let him rot in the reserves! It absolutely sickens me how Barca go about there business, make a low offer unsettle the player and let them force the issue, as Fergie once said about Madrid "I wouldn't sell them a virus"

Duck Soup

I think that TSO could be a deciding factor in holding on to Luiz (and Mata, but I think it's highly unlikely he's going anywhere).

Even for just a season to see how it all plays out, players have the opportunity to play - and learn - under perhaps the most exceptional manager of his generation. I genuinely think that's a powerful draw. It may even be decisive in Rooney's thinking - does he want to play for Mourinho or Moyes?

Add onto this the very promising early signs for young players and new signings - Van Ginkel, Schürrle, Lukaku etc. and you have the promise of what could be a very, ahem, special team over the next 5 years.

It could end up with us falling short (that's a hell of a squad Man City has), but I don't think we should underestimate the strength of the potential of the current crop of players and the opportunity to be part of it.

duploelabs

I think transferring Luiz out would be as popular move as hiring Rafa

grumpymunster

duploelabs wrote: »

I think transferring Luiz out would be as popular move as hiring Rafa

If he wants to go not much the club could do really though Chelsea do seem to play hardball with renegades. But there has been no official confirmation from anyone a bid was made or received Sideshow has not announced a desire to move and TSHO has said as recently as yesterday he is going nowhere.

At the moment this seems to be either hot air or more under hand Barca transfer dealings.

Gonzovision

Should be an intriguing game tonight. Anyone going to watch it? Think I will need a few hours kip first. 1.45 KO

Johner

Didn't realise it was on so late! Will probably record it.

Meglamonia

Might get a bit of sleep and set the alarm,interesting game.

Johner

Anyone looking to go to the Hull game there are a few more tickets going on sale in the morning to members.

EXTRA TICKETS ON SALE FOR HULL OPENER
Posted on: Wed 07 Aug 2013

We have had some tickets returned for our Barclays Premier League game against Hull City on Sunday 18 August.

Tickets for the match, which takes place at Stamford Bridge, kick-off 4pm, will be sold as follows:

Thursday 8 August until Sunday 11 August: members can purchase one ticket ONLINE ONLY.

Monday 12 August: season ticket holders and members can purchase an extra two tickets per person (maximum three in total) ONLINE ONLY.

Tuesday 13 August: tickets will go on general sale (maximum four tickets per person) ONLINE ONLY.

Panthro

Chelsea tell Barca "No" to Luiz bid and don't bother with another offer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2386534/Chelsea-reject-34-5m-bid-David-Luiz-Barcelona.html
Hardball or genuine?

Genuine!:D

Gonzovision

@CarloFan: CONFIRMED Chelsea XI vs Real Madrid: Cech, Iva, Cahill, Terry, Cole, van Ginkel, Lampard, Ramires, Oscar, Hazard, Lukaku. #CFC

4-3-3 apparently

Duck Soup

Yup, 4-3-3 formation against Real.

Cech

Ivanovic--Cahill--Terry--Cole

Ramires--van Ginkel--Lampard

Oscar--Lukaku--Hazard


Bench: Schwarzer, Essien, Torres, Moses, Schurrle, de Bruyne, Ba, Azpilicueta, Bertrand.

Gonzovision

Weak side out from Madrid I see......:pac:

MaroonAndGreen

My god the boys in the States think this game is huge haha

Gonzovision

1-0 Marcelo. All Madrid so far.

Gonzovision

1-1 Ramires, lovely chip.

Panthro

Ramires with the composure of a seasoned assassin.

MaroonAndGreen

Gonzovision wrote: »

1-1 Ramires, lovely chip.

Brilliant goal

kev1.3s

great finish

Panthro

CR7 with a screamer freekick, Cech got fingertips to it.

MaroonAndGreen

Unreal freekick, cant complain though, deserved lead, Real dominating all game so far

Duck Soup

Chelsea looking a bit toothless up front, to be blunt.

kev1.3s

never look to be in control of this game but I never seen anything like Ronaldo's free kick.

Duck Soup

They're going to need a bit more guile in the 2nd half to get a goal against the likes of RM; Schurrle and KdB could make a big difference if they came on. I'd throw on Nando as well. I believe Jose's plan is to give most everyone a run out, but I can't see the likes of Ba having anything to offer the game.

MaroonAndGreen

Its a good workout vrs a good side, thats the main thing really

MaroonAndGreen

3-1 good goal Ronaldo...

His celebrations are extremely cringeworthy though...

Nuri Sahin

Where were the security.. :eek:

duploelabs

duploelabs

Bloomberg's prediction of next season's finishing table

GavRedKing

Anyone watch the game?

Good run out for the team ahead of the season, only Roma left to play before we start the season, would have been nice to win but its all about 10 days time against Hull really.

peteeeed

GavRedKing wrote: »

Anyone watch the game?

Good run out for the team ahead of the season, only Roma left to play before we start the season, would have been nice to win but its all about 10 days time against Hull really.

well beaten but there seemed to be a different approach by both teams, madrid treated it very seriously , first 11 was very strong and pressured and worked hard from the first whistle .
we tried 4-3-3 and played ok but treated very much like a pre-season . a very useful workout

grumpymunster

One thing that I thought is Cahill is only a back up not good enough against good teams.

chelseaaremagic

Amazing that it was both luiz and mata missing

GavRedKing

grumpymunster wrote: »

One thing that I thought is Cahill is only a back up not good enough against good teams.

Agreed, I reckon him, Ivanovic and JT are all at similar levels at the moment though.

chelseaaremagic wrote: »

Amazing that it was both luis and mata missing

Wouldnt read much into it really. Luiz was confirmed out the other day and we rejected a bid for him, Mata will be wrapped in cotton wool until the EPL starts I reckon.

peteeeed

chelseaaremagic wrote: »

Amazing that it was both luis and mata missing

both were injured and jose said after the game that they might not be right to play against roma

GavRedKing

peteeeed wrote: »

both were injured and jose said after the game that they might not be right to play against roma

Hopefully Mata isnt brought by Spain to Ecuador, that would be a bonus for us, give him more rest ahead of the season opener.

peteeeed

GavRedKing wrote: »

Hopefully Mata isnt brought by Spain to Ecuador, that would be a bonus for us, give him more rest ahead of the season opener.

the internationals next week are ridiculous

GavRedKing

peteeeed wrote: »

the internationals next week are ridiculous

Especially the Spanish one in Ecuador, what was wrong with a European friendly.

Being very selfish for our Spanish trio but they probably will be involved with the squad and wont make the Hull game.

GavRedKing

Only tickets in the general sale for the Villa game is the West stand upper at an eye watering 75stg.

peteeeed

according to the daily mail. rooney is training with the reserves today

GavRedKing

peteeeed wrote: »

according to the daily mail. rooney is training with the reserves today

Hasnt Suarez suffered the same faith at the 'Pool?

Training with the kids I think anyway.

grumpymunster

Seen as Anzhi are in meltdown would a dog cheap Eto'o be worth a punt. He is no spring chicken but still a quality striker could get two good years out of him.

GavRedKing

grumpymunster wrote: »

Seen as Anzhi are in meltdown would a dog cheap Eto'o be worth a punt. He is no spring chicken but still a quality striker could get two good years out of him.

Rooney is 28 in Oct/Nov I think Eto'o is 33 sometime next year, Feb maybe.

With Eto'os wages being out of this world I'd rather take Rooney, hes a better footballer then Eto'o, IMO and will if signed have a greater impact in 5 years time then an Eto'o would have, again IMO.

peteeeed

grumpymunster wrote: »

Seen as Anzhi are in meltdown would a dog cheap Eto'o be worth a punt. He is no spring chicken but still a quality striker could get two good years out of him.

isn't he on €500000000000000 a minute ?

Johner

Eto'o is on something like £350,000 a week or something like it. Makes Rooneys wages seem small!

barcastuff ‏@barcastuff 2h

David Luiz will soon, possibly on Monday, meet with Chelsea to explain his wish to join Barcelona. Barcelona made a first bid of 20+5M. [md]

Hope its not true.

GavRedKing

Johner wrote: »

Eto'o is on something like £350,000 a week or something like it. Makes Rooneys wages seem small!

Hope its not true.

That Luiz rumour is pure muck IMO and the figure is even worse.

Nearly everywhere has the figure at 35 so 25 makes no sense what so ever considering hsi new contract and how well hes done in the last 2 1/2 years with us and Brazil.