The Broken Blues - Chelsea In A Crisis
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John Terry Leaves, But Lampard Stays
Chelsea Football Club suffered a huge blow today as John Terry left the club on a free after requesting his contract to be terminated.
But they were given a huge boost by the news that club legend Frank Lampard has announced he will stay. Its a massive boost for the club to retain the services of such a great player, his wages might be high but manager Sam Birch doesn't seem to mind:
''I'm delighted that Frank has committed himself to the club. We've sold so many high earners I'm not too fussed about Frank's. The amount he's done for the club is amazing and sticking by us through such tough times speaks volumes about him as a person. So I'm delighted to have him with me and I'm sure the team are too. Players like Josh McEachran, Lewis Baker and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will benefit from Frank staying and they can learn a lot from him as they're the future of Chelsea now and will play key roles in the next few seasons.''
Birch has promoted many youth team players like Izzy Brown, Nathan Ake, Tomas Kalas and Islam Feruz to name a few but he might not be able to hold on to them. Feruz has already had two bids made for him from Hull which were instantly rejected.
''Feruz is a key player for us now, with Torres and Ba leaving Feruz and Lukaku will be our strikers now. Andre Schurrle can also play up front but he'll mainly be play on the wings. Nathan Ake, Tomas Kalas and Kenneth Omeruo will be our centre backs and Nat Chalobah will mainly play in the middle of midfield. I don't think I need to sign anyone this club has plenty of quality youth who might have thought they'd never actually break the first team but now they have that chance.'''
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Chelsea Football Club suffered a huge blow today as John Terry left the club on a free after requesting his contract to be terminated.
But they were given a huge boost by the news that club legend Frank Lampard has announced he will stay. Its a massive boost for the club to retain the services of such a great player, his wages might be high but manager Sam Birch doesn't seem to mind:
''I'm delighted that Frank has committed himself to the club. We've sold so many high earners I'm not too fussed about Frank's. The amount he's done for the club is amazing and sticking by us through such tough times speaks volumes about him as a person. So I'm delighted to have him with me and I'm sure the team are too. Players like Josh McEachran, Lewis Baker and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will benefit from Frank staying and they can learn a lot from him as they're the future of Chelsea now and will play key roles in the next few seasons.''
Birch has promoted many youth team players like Izzy Brown, Nathan Ake, Tomas Kalas and Islam Feruz to name a few but he might not be able to hold on to them. Feruz has already had two bids made for him from Hull which were instantly rejected.
''Feruz is a key player for us now, with Torres and Ba leaving Feruz and Lukaku will be our strikers now. Andre Schurrle can also play up front but he'll mainly be play on the wings. Nathan Ake, Tomas Kalas and Kenneth Omeruo will be our centre backs and Nat Chalobah will mainly play in the middle of midfield. I don't think I need to sign anyone this club has plenty of quality youth who might have thought they'd never actually break the first team but now they have that chance.'''
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Squad
Chelsea today have announced their squad for the season and it includes many of their youth players.
The likes of Lewis Baker, Nathan Ake, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alex Kiwomya have all joined up with Frank Lampard, Oscar and Andre Schurrle to form this seasons squad for the troubled side. Isaiah Brown will also been involved along with Tomas Kalas and Islam Feruz who has remained silent and disciplined after numerous bids from Hull and Sunderland. Its a very youthful team but many are tipping this side to finish last place with bookies offering odds of 2000-1 for them to win the league.
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Chelsea today have announced their squad for the season and it includes many of their youth players.
The likes of Lewis Baker, Nathan Ake, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alex Kiwomya have all joined up with Frank Lampard, Oscar and Andre Schurrle to form this seasons squad for the troubled side. Isaiah Brown will also been involved along with Tomas Kalas and Islam Feruz who has remained silent and disciplined after numerous bids from Hull and Sunderland. Its a very youthful team but many are tipping this side to finish last place with bookies offering odds of 2000-1 for them to win the league.
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August 2012
Solid first month
Super Cup Final very tight versus Bayern
Attack looks good but defence leaky
League
Chelsea 3 - 0 Rochdale
Kalas(2), Lampard
Solid start, three first half goals settled it.
Mansfield 2 - 3 Chelsea
McEachran, Hazard, Schurrle
A very tight game which could have gone either way but Schurrle's first goal for the club in the 80th minute won it for us.
Chelsea 2 - 1 AFC Wimbledon
Lampard, Feruz
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Phew, what a win this was. Islam Feruz with his first club goal and what a time to get it!!
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Capital One Cup
First Round
Chelsea 5 - 3 Charlton
van Ginkel, Lukaku(2), Schurrle, Hazard
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This was our first game of the season and what a way to kick it off. A stunning game and a stunning win.
Second Round
Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 3 Chelsea
Oscar, Lukaku, Lampard
Another good win over a Championship side. Our three big guns netting.
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Euro Super Cup
FC Bayern 1 - 0 Chelsea
A good game, they had Robben sent off early in the second half but we couldn't capitalise.
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Monthly Review
So a pretty good opening month but if I've learnt anything its that its not going to be easy. Some really tight games and the squad is so thin injuries could easily cripple us and destroy our season. We don't even have a natural right back and Wallace picked up a knock so Ake will be covering there for a month.
We look solid enough going forward obviously with the attacking players I've managed to retain. But at the back we seem to still be finding our feet, they're all very young so that might be why.
Player of the Month
Thorgan Hazard
The younger Hazard has stepped up since Eden left.
Table
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Solid start, as to kind of be expected.
Solid first month
Super Cup Final very tight versus Bayern
Attack looks good but defence leaky
League
Chelsea 3 - 0 Rochdale
Kalas(2), Lampard
Solid start, three first half goals settled it.
Mansfield 2 - 3 Chelsea
McEachran, Hazard, Schurrle
A very tight game which could have gone either way but Schurrle's first goal for the club in the 80th minute won it for us.
Chelsea 2 - 1 AFC Wimbledon
Lampard, Feruz
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Phew, what a win this was. Islam Feruz with his first club goal and what a time to get it!!
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Capital One Cup
First Round
Chelsea 5 - 3 Charlton
van Ginkel, Lukaku(2), Schurrle, Hazard
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This was our first game of the season and what a way to kick it off. A stunning game and a stunning win.
Second Round
Sheffield Wednesday 2 - 3 Chelsea
Oscar, Lukaku, Lampard
Another good win over a Championship side. Our three big guns netting.
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Euro Super Cup
FC Bayern 1 - 0 Chelsea
A good game, they had Robben sent off early in the second half but we couldn't capitalise.
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Monthly Review
So a pretty good opening month but if I've learnt anything its that its not going to be easy. Some really tight games and the squad is so thin injuries could easily cripple us and destroy our season. We don't even have a natural right back and Wallace picked up a knock so Ake will be covering there for a month.
We look solid enough going forward obviously with the attacking players I've managed to retain. But at the back we seem to still be finding our feet, they're all very young so that might be why.
Player of the Month
Thorgan Hazard
The younger Hazard has stepped up since Eden left.
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Solid start, as to kind of be expected.
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Facilities to 8 I think, changed our stadium, removed shirt sponsors and things like that. Moved last years Play off runners up a league to even out the leagues. Removed us from the CL. Reduced our reputation.
How can you be tipped to be bottom with the likes of Lukaku, Lampard, Oscar etc. You should still be able to breeze through this league. When it comes to making transfers are you going to stick with youth or try and bring in experience?
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You should spank league 1 and 2. May be a little bit of difficulty in the champ but doubt it! Would be good to see you just go for youth!! 
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Hmmm depends if I lose anyone I suppose, defo need a left back though!!!
Yeah should do really, be interesting to see if I can keep the big names remaining happy though!!You should spank league 1 and 2. May be a little bit of difficulty in the champ but doubt it! Would be good to see you just go for youth!!
God knows, I think its because the game believes we've been relegated 3 seasons in a row :s. Youth, I always sign young players really in all my saves
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September 2012
Crash out of the Capital One Cup
Alex Kiwomya ups his game
Lose our 100% start in the league
League
Scunthorpe 1 - 4 Chelsea
Hazard, Lampard, Lukaku(2)
A solid win here with Thorgan Hazard netting yet again and he's really impressed. Lamps scored a nice long ranger and Lukaku nets twice.
Accrington 0 - 4 Chelsea
Kiwomya(2), Schurrle, Brown
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Wow, check our bench we were missing so many players due to Under 21 Internationals but that didn't matter with Alex Kiwomya netting two goals early on and Schurrle too. Izzy Brown netted late on which was good to see for him.
Chelsea 1 - 0 Burton
Lukaku
Burton didn't even get a shot here. We made a right meal of it but never mind, a wins a win.
Bristol Rovers 1 - 5 Chelsea
Kiwomya, Kalas, van Ginkel(2), Feruz
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Great result, Kiwomya yet again impressing and van Ginkel managed to score twice. Kalas with a header from Azpilicueta's throw in and Islam Feruz netted as well.
Newport County 1 - 1 Chelsea
van Ginkel
So we finally drop points. We should have won but I rested a number of our bigger names and they took the lead early on. We pressed but it wasn't until the 85th minute we finally scored with van Ginkel scoring a drilled shot which clipped the post as it went it.
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Capital One Cup
Third Round
Chelsea 0 - 2 Ipswich
Very harsh on us this but it goes to show that when we do get to the Championship its gonna be tough. But our younger players will be better by then so we'll have to wait and see.
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Monthly Review
A very good month again but I want to see more from our better players. Schurrle shoots from long range way too often and Lukaku needs to be more clinical. Alex Kiwomya has massively impressed me though and the way he came into the side against Accrington and netted two early goals was great to see. Its players like him and Baker that I want to see flourish from this opportunity and Kiwomya has certainly done that so far.
Player of the Month
Alex Kiwomya
The young lad became our youngest ever goalscorer and really impressed this month.
Table
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Hartlepool lead the way but we have games in hand. Promotion should be within our grasp for sure.
Crash out of the Capital One Cup
Alex Kiwomya ups his game
Lose our 100% start in the league
League
Scunthorpe 1 - 4 Chelsea
Hazard, Lampard, Lukaku(2)
A solid win here with Thorgan Hazard netting yet again and he's really impressed. Lamps scored a nice long ranger and Lukaku nets twice.
Accrington 0 - 4 Chelsea
Kiwomya(2), Schurrle, Brown
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Wow, check our bench we were missing so many players due to Under 21 Internationals but that didn't matter with Alex Kiwomya netting two goals early on and Schurrle too. Izzy Brown netted late on which was good to see for him.
Chelsea 1 - 0 Burton
Lukaku
Burton didn't even get a shot here. We made a right meal of it but never mind, a wins a win.
Bristol Rovers 1 - 5 Chelsea
Kiwomya, Kalas, van Ginkel(2), Feruz
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Great result, Kiwomya yet again impressing and van Ginkel managed to score twice. Kalas with a header from Azpilicueta's throw in and Islam Feruz netted as well.
Newport County 1 - 1 Chelsea
van Ginkel
So we finally drop points. We should have won but I rested a number of our bigger names and they took the lead early on. We pressed but it wasn't until the 85th minute we finally scored with van Ginkel scoring a drilled shot which clipped the post as it went it.
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Capital One Cup
Third Round
Chelsea 0 - 2 Ipswich
Very harsh on us this but it goes to show that when we do get to the Championship its gonna be tough. But our younger players will be better by then so we'll have to wait and see.
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Monthly Review
A very good month again but I want to see more from our better players. Schurrle shoots from long range way too often and Lukaku needs to be more clinical. Alex Kiwomya has massively impressed me though and the way he came into the side against Accrington and netted two early goals was great to see. Its players like him and Baker that I want to see flourish from this opportunity and Kiwomya has certainly done that so far.
Player of the Month
Alex Kiwomya
The young lad became our youngest ever goalscorer and really impressed this month.
Table
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Hartlepool lead the way but we have games in hand. Promotion should be within our grasp for sure.
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October 2012
Wins galore this month as we step it up a gear
Start to get a bit tighter at the back
Andre Schurrle finds his shooting boots
League
Chelsea 5 - 0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Schurrle(2), Oscar, Lukaku(2)
Brilliant result here with the three big guns up top destroying Dagenham.
Chelsea 3 - 1 Fleetwood
Schurrle, Lukaku, Ake
Ake with his first club goal as Lukaku and Schurrle net as well. I really like Fleetwood and might have a save with them on FM14.
Chelsea 8 - 0 Bury
Chalobah, Lampard, Moses(3), Kiwomya, Oscar, Baker
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BOOM!! What a result. This was much more like it with Moses absolutely destroying them. Lewis Baker also getting his first goal for the club from the spot.
Wycombe 0 - 3 Chelsea
Azpilicueta, Lukaku, Hazard
Very disciplined performance here with ''Dave'' scoring his first goal for the team. Thorgan Hazard also netting another goal.
Chelsea 4 - 1 Plymouth
Oscar, Kalas, Lampard, Schurrle
Solid enough win, disappointed to concede but three points anyway.
Cheltenham 0 - 0 Chelsea
We were banging on the door all game but couldn't score somehow.
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Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Second Round
Chelsea 5 - 0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Schurrle, Ake, Kiwomya, Oscar, Ilesanmi OG
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Second game of the month against them and another 5-0 win. Easy enough as we move onto the next round.
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Monthly Review
So nearly a perfect month if it hadn't of been for the draw against Cheltenham but never mind. We really seemed to have kicked it up a notch this month and its good to see goals coming from a number of players. Lukaku seems to be finding the net a bit more, Kiwomya is still scoring and Schurrle finally starting putting the many chances he was getting away.
Away from the pitch Marco van Ginkel will be out for 3 months after picking up a knock in training which is a shame but it means more game time for Izzy Brown I guess.
Player of the Month
Andre Schurrle
Very impressive month from the German smashing in six goals in all competitions!!
Table
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Starting to create a bit of a gap now.
Wins galore this month as we step it up a gear
Start to get a bit tighter at the back
Andre Schurrle finds his shooting boots
League
Chelsea 5 - 0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Schurrle(2), Oscar, Lukaku(2)
Brilliant result here with the three big guns up top destroying Dagenham.
Chelsea 3 - 1 Fleetwood
Schurrle, Lukaku, Ake
Ake with his first club goal as Lukaku and Schurrle net as well. I really like Fleetwood and might have a save with them on FM14.
Chelsea 8 - 0 Bury
Chalobah, Lampard, Moses(3), Kiwomya, Oscar, Baker
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BOOM!! What a result. This was much more like it with Moses absolutely destroying them. Lewis Baker also getting his first goal for the club from the spot.
Wycombe 0 - 3 Chelsea
Azpilicueta, Lukaku, Hazard
Very disciplined performance here with ''Dave'' scoring his first goal for the team. Thorgan Hazard also netting another goal.
Chelsea 4 - 1 Plymouth
Oscar, Kalas, Lampard, Schurrle
Solid enough win, disappointed to concede but three points anyway.
Cheltenham 0 - 0 Chelsea
We were banging on the door all game but couldn't score somehow.
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Johnstone's Paint Trophy
Second Round
Chelsea 5 - 0 Dagenham & Redbridge
Schurrle, Ake, Kiwomya, Oscar, Ilesanmi OG
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Second game of the month against them and another 5-0 win. Easy enough as we move onto the next round.
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Monthly Review
So nearly a perfect month if it hadn't of been for the draw against Cheltenham but never mind. We really seemed to have kicked it up a notch this month and its good to see goals coming from a number of players. Lukaku seems to be finding the net a bit more, Kiwomya is still scoring and Schurrle finally starting putting the many chances he was getting away.
Away from the pitch Marco van Ginkel will be out for 3 months after picking up a knock in training which is a shame but it means more game time for Izzy Brown I guess.
Player of the Month
Andre Schurrle
Very impressive month from the German smashing in six goals in all competitions!!
Table
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Starting to create a bit of a gap now.
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good start really enjoying it Lukaku was a tank for me in the Prem him in League 2 = :wub: but when do you play Pompey mate ???
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December mate
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Well, then!
Excited to see how you do, your current side is still incredible. You could probably have them compete for the top 4 in the Premier League still..
I reckon you'll go all the way up, without any hassle, winning a few cups and probably the Europa League on the way and then compete for the Premier League once you're there. Unless of course FM14 is released before then!
Excited to see how you do, your current side is still incredible. You could probably have them compete for the top 4 in the Premier League still..
I reckon you'll go all the way up, without any hassle, winning a few cups and probably the Europa League on the way and then compete for the Premier League once you're there. Unless of course FM14 is released before then!
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Use the editor, when you click on the team it says what league they're playing, change it to whatever one you want
make sure you even out the leagues by promoting others thoughHAHA!!! Must be bro. Glad you're enjoying it
Going forward we are very good but our defence is very young and a bit shaky at times but they'll grow. We'll see if I can hang on to them, plus our finances are rapidly decreasing....
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November 2012
Another month of solid results
Stunning win over Torquay
League all but won already
League
Morecambe 1 - 2 Chelsea
Azpilicueta, Brown
Tight game with Izzy Brown's goal in the 87th minute won it for us!!
Oxford 0 - 3 Chelsea
Oscar, Lukaku(2)
Straight forward win here. Want to see Lukaku scoring more!!
York 1 - 3 Chelsea
Baker, Chalobah, Schurrle
Another pretty straight forward win but we have to stop conceding too much.
Chelsea 2 - 0 Exeter
Lukaku, Loftus-Cheek
Tidy enough win, nice to see Ruben on the scoresheet!!
Torquay 0 - 9 Chelsea
Schurrle(2), Moses(2), Feruz(2), Azpilicueta, Oscar, Chalobah
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Fielded some more of the younger players and they massively impressed me here. Big win which is always nice and good to see Feruz netting twice as well.
Chelsea 1 - 0 Chesterfield
Schurrle
Tight but Schurrle's goal in the 25th minute wins it for us.
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FA Cup
First Round
Chelsea 6 - 1 Cheltenham
Lukaku(2), Moses(3), Loftus-Cheek
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Just 3 days after drawing with them in the league last month we smash them up. Solid win in the FA Cup to help boost our rep and get some much needed money in....
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Monthly Review
Perfect month as we wipe the floor with everyone. Think I'm going to start doing just half season updates until we get to the BPL or Championship. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has impressed this month netting a few goals as has Victor Moses. Lukaku seems to be upping his game a lot too, and Kenneth Omeruo has done very well too.
Player of the Month
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Netted a couple of goals and been all round impressive and versatile.
Table
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Storming it really.
Another month of solid results
Stunning win over Torquay
League all but won already
League
Morecambe 1 - 2 Chelsea
Azpilicueta, Brown
Tight game with Izzy Brown's goal in the 87th minute won it for us!!
Oxford 0 - 3 Chelsea
Oscar, Lukaku(2)
Straight forward win here. Want to see Lukaku scoring more!!
York 1 - 3 Chelsea
Baker, Chalobah, Schurrle
Another pretty straight forward win but we have to stop conceding too much.
Chelsea 2 - 0 Exeter
Lukaku, Loftus-Cheek
Tidy enough win, nice to see Ruben on the scoresheet!!
Torquay 0 - 9 Chelsea
Schurrle(2), Moses(2), Feruz(2), Azpilicueta, Oscar, Chalobah
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Fielded some more of the younger players and they massively impressed me here. Big win which is always nice and good to see Feruz netting twice as well.
Chelsea 1 - 0 Chesterfield
Schurrle
Tight but Schurrle's goal in the 25th minute wins it for us.
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FA Cup
First Round
Chelsea 6 - 1 Cheltenham
Lukaku(2), Moses(3), Loftus-Cheek
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Just 3 days after drawing with them in the league last month we smash them up. Solid win in the FA Cup to help boost our rep and get some much needed money in....
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Monthly Review
Perfect month as we wipe the floor with everyone. Think I'm going to start doing just half season updates until we get to the BPL or Championship. Ruben Loftus-Cheek has impressed this month netting a few goals as has Victor Moses. Lukaku seems to be upping his game a lot too, and Kenneth Omeruo has done very well too.
Player of the Month
Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Netted a couple of goals and been all round impressive and versatile.
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Storming it really.