Tater Totts Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We'll see at the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I rate Tom Huddlestone as one of the best passers in the Premier League, but he is a play that would have flourished in the 90's like Beckham. Sadly the 60 yard cross field pass doesn't seem to have much of a place these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Tell that to Michael Dawson, that is his go to pass and he always messes it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Chelsea have signed Bertrand Traore - this kid could go places, sub in the African Nations Cup in 2012 at 17 years old. He's been an unofficial Chelsea player for a few years but due to Work Permit and Visa rules he couldn't sign for us.Got a few goals in pre season for Chelsea and looked pretty bright. Remember the name! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not to rain on your parade, well maybe a little but heard the same things about Di Santo and countless other youth prospects at all clubs, very few of them ever amount to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Already heard of him and knew what he did in pre-season - I want to see if he can go further! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Wasn't this another kid Chelsea were accused of kidnapping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Not to rain on your parade, well maybe a little but heard the same things about Di Santo and countless other youth prospects at all clubs, very few of them ever amount to anything.I didn't see much in Di Santo, and boy is he a frustrating player. All of a sudden he goes on a run and gets 4 goals in 5 games, then it's 25 games without a goal. Josh McEachran has the ability to go places, but I understand it is the attitude and application that has been holding him back.I had hoped a stint at Boro would give him a shock at the difference between Prem and Championship, but no luck yet.Chalobah could be a good player to watch, but maybe not a Chelsea player. Also think that Ryan Bertrand hasn't moved on in the past 2 years, he was a player that Chelsea trusted on the wing against Robben and Ribery as he made his Champs League debut in a final, but not much since.Perhaps a period of stability will allow these youngsters to settle and flourish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tater Totts Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Who was the young black player Chelsea had, was a big court case about him being tapped up as a youngster and he wasn't allowed to play for ages ?Edit: it was Kakuta? Edited January 1, 2014 by Tater Totts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I rate Tom Huddlestone as one of the best passers in the Premier League, but he is a play that would have flourished in the 90's like Beckham. Sadly the 60 yard cross field pass doesn't seem to have much of a place these days.He's kind of like Carrick with an afro. probably a better buy than than Fellali unless you have a long throw specialist. thats what utd missing someone to hit valencia or young wide. so many going astray.Who was the young black player Chelsea had, was a big court case about him being tapped up as a youngster and he wasn't allowed to play for ages ?Edit: it was Kakuta?he was almost a utd player. a bit like Mikel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Stoked for today's big game, Utd-Spurs. Hoping for a shock Spurs victory.Southampton-Chelsea is currently on BT Sport. I absolutely hate the way Mourinho approaches a game - so boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan95 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Yeah mourinho is soo boring. Can't stand his brand of football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I don't know what's boring about the interchanges on the edge of the box between Hazard and Mata, or the pace of running counter attacks. Both have happened in the first half.You want boring, go watch Moyes United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) So why has Mata just been subbed? Mourinho lost the plot during his tenure with Real. Edited January 1, 2014 by NGOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 So why has Mata just been subbed? Mourinho lost the plot during his tenure with Real.To put on Oscar (just assisted the first goal) and Willian (just scored the second)Feel a bit thick yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 To put on Oscar (just assisted the first goal) and Willian (just scored the second)Feel a bit thick yet?Are you honestly telling me you reacted positively at the time of Mata going off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 BENDTNERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!! And as far as Jose being boring, check the scoreline THEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!£!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) And as far as Jose being boring, check the scoreline I'm watching the game. Chelsea grind teams down psychologically through monotonous defending. It's pretty telling that all three of their goals have come in the latter part of the game (when Mourinho loosens his defensive set-up). Edited January 1, 2014 by NGOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I call that good football, the idea is to win right? Mourinhos football works, its not end to end and its not always double exciting but then those sorts of entertaining matches usually are the way they are due to weaknesses more than anything, they're not showcases for the best football, a tight tactical defensive display that eventually leads to 3-0 wins away from home, well thats just exceptional football, defensively and attacking-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Then Oscar adds a third, substitutes win the game!I didn't have a problem with Mata and Shurrle going off, both were ineffective today.Also, Mourinho didn't loosen the defensive set up today, he made like for like subs until 3-0 even we took off Hazard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan95 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 3-0 to chelsea and yet I was still falling asleep watching the game. Maybe just me and my dislike of mourinho and every chelsea player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Also, Mourinho didn't loosen the defensive set up today, he made like for like subs until 3-0 even we took off Hazard.But before Mata was taken off you were praising his linkage. Every pundit was baffled by Mourinho taking Mata off. If he didn't get lucky with the Torres goal - at which point Southampton heads went down - Mourinho could have been looking at a different reaction to his changes.In terms of tactics, Mourinho changed the emphasis to his attacking midfielders. It's arguable that Oscar should been sent to the line for his disgraceful simulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1989 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 3-0 to chelsea and yet I was still falling asleep watching the game. Maybe just me and my dislike of mourinho and every chelsea player.So you wouldn't like Oscar, Hazard, Mata or Willian in your squad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan95 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Certainly they are very talented players and I would like 2 of said 4 in my team. Never said they were a team lacking talented players just that they are imo the team I least like viewing. Mainly they have a great deal of unlikeable, whinging, diving, cheating, unscrupulous players that probably doesn't help with the manager they have. Fair play to mourinho there for admitting that oscar deserved a yellow card for blatantly diving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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