as a true blue fan, at least i have the guts to oppose myself to someone. but that was history anyway. im new.
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as a true blue fan, at least i have the guts to oppose myself to someone. but that was history anyway. im new.
Seriously? oO)
I thought that was relevant to the current discussion.. Anyways VM is not worth it Mike
.. I will leave this here..No, it's just you don't act like you're 24.
Being 24 means you definitely are not a kid. However you certainly act like one sometimes.
People seem to have gone off track regarding Andy's 'question' about Chelsea - City. It wasn't about them being similar at the moment, it was about Sanchez and if he woudn't go to City why would he go to Chelsea.
Well firstly, Chelsea are more established than City in the past few years. Continuously challenge on all fronts every year whilst City have just got into the top 4. Could that not sway his decision if he had to pick between the two clubs?
Secondly, AVB's fresh approach he's said to be bringing to Chelsea with attacking football may make him favour Chelsea as that's what he most admired about Barcelona.
But you can also argue that City's future is looking bright and they will also be challenging for honours every year, but we don't know that yet.
It wasn't about which team is bigger/better at the moment. Of course that comes into play when a player is choosing is choosing a team, but you have all gone way off the point.
Well firstly, Chelsea are more established than City in the past few years. Continuously challenge on all fronts every year whilst City have just got into the top 4. Could that not sway his decision if he had to pick between the two clubs?
Secondly, AVB's fresh approach he's said to be bringing to Chelsea with attacking football may make him favour Chelsea as that's what he most admired about Barcelona.
But you can also argue that City's future is looking bright and they will also be challenging for honours every year, but we don't know that yet.
It wasn't about which team is bigger/better at the moment. Of course that comes into play when a player is choosing is choosing a team, but you have all gone way off the point.
this is a forum mate;] how could i possibly act.. in person im way calmer, cuz im able to talk, i guess. here i have to write and ... its harder to express your opinion by typing on the **** keyboard ;p whatever. forget it;]
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Just sifted through all that ****, it was quite comical, I have to say.
I'd rather not stir up the debate again, but I just have to have my say (A). I have to say that Chelsea would be a much bigger draw if I were a player, even though there's probably not a lot between the two clubs.
* London is a massive draw for a foreign player. Manchester is not (well at least the blue half)
* Chelsea have been consistently competing for every trophy they have entered for some time now. Although I expect City to improve again, Chelsea's consistency is an attraction.
* The signing of AVB is another big draw. Mancini has been (often wrongly) accused of negative football, whereas AVB is known to play ambitious, attacking, free-flowing football.
* Competition for a place / squad rotation is probably less of an issue at Chelsea, although I'd expect a player like Sanchez to walk into either team right now.
And the 'the issue of an aging squad is getting boring now' arguement is quite redundant. Every club has issues that are constantly discussed, and it happens in every thread. Whether it be Arsenal's lack of spending/trophies, United's lack of money, City's extravagant spending, Liverpool's new transfer policy etc. Every club has something that is discussed a lot, and it's because it is a major problem or issue that needs to be addressed. You can't just sweep it under the carpet and forget about it.
I'd rather not stir up the debate again, but I just have to have my say (A). I have to say that Chelsea would be a much bigger draw if I were a player, even though there's probably not a lot between the two clubs.
* London is a massive draw for a foreign player. Manchester is not (well at least the blue half
)* Chelsea have been consistently competing for every trophy they have entered for some time now. Although I expect City to improve again, Chelsea's consistency is an attraction.
* The signing of AVB is another big draw. Mancini has been (often wrongly) accused of negative football, whereas AVB is known to play ambitious, attacking, free-flowing football.
* Competition for a place / squad rotation is probably less of an issue at Chelsea, although I'd expect a player like Sanchez to walk into either team right now.
And the 'the issue of an aging squad is getting boring now' arguement is quite redundant. Every club has issues that are constantly discussed, and it happens in every thread. Whether it be Arsenal's lack of spending/trophies, United's lack of money, City's extravagant spending, Liverpool's new transfer policy etc. Every club has something that is discussed a lot, and it's because it is a major problem or issue that needs to be addressed. You can't just sweep it under the carpet and forget about it.
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Maybe but you have to agree the type of football Boas likes is the carbon copy of what Di Matteo likes to play. Could be a match made in heaven.
I think there is yer, Chelsea are a much more established side for a starters. New manager brings new fresh ideas, less players in his position so more chance of games and the list does go on by JDY explained it nicely.
Success under Arnesen wasent good?? Seriously??? Our youth team has reached atleast the Semi Finals of the FA youth cup 3 times in the last 4 years reaching the final twice and winning one of them. The final we lost was against Man City but thanks to who??? Yes thats right CHELSEA'S Daniel Sturridge.
Only Lampard and Drogba are 33, Terry is 30 and Cech is 29 and as we know keepers can go on for longer so he may have 10years left in him yet. I firmly believe Lampard can play at the top level for another 2-3 years and likewise for Drogba although i think this season will be his last at Chelsea. Ok Terry is not as good as he was 4-5 years ago but he is still better than most and we bought David Luiz who is only 24 remember. Like i said the other day i firmly believe people make way to much of the so called ageing players at Chelsea.
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Obviously dont know the two Portugese lads but very happy with Di Matteo and Holland has done alot of good work too winning the reserve league last season. Heard many interviews with him in the last few years and like his approach. Looking at it i wasent happy when they sacked Paul Clement but i can see why he has done this now, Clement was the old Chelsea i.e strong physical get the ball to Drogba approach. But Di Matteo and Holland like to play football the so called attractive way.
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As the legend that is Roberto Di Matteo has returned to SW6 i thought i would post some of my favourite goals (or ones i could actually find) from the Swiss born Italian.
[video=youtube;FedS8T9hBS8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FedS8T9hBS8[/video]
[video=youtube;uZY9kRy7qoQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZY9kRy7qoQ&feature=related[/video]
[video=youtube;VVzBXf-tjn8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVzBXf-tjn8[/video]
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And although I agree wtih you Mike the point is how some people approach these respective topics by saying stuff like Chelsea will be ****** in 5 years etc. That will surely get under your skin if your a Chelsea fan
I rreally dont mind similar topics such as FFP, ageing squad coming up again and again but I would really appreciate it if people approached the topic in a more sensible manner
it goes both ways
not really... when has the last time u have seen someone coming onto your club discussion thread and saying Man Utd will be ****** in years time I bet even though I dont know their future plans to solve this problem etc.
A good example is that when Rooney was in **** form last year no one really cared but when Torres is in bad form this year everyone is onto him saying he will never regain form etc.
Now dont get me wrong, I am not saying that Chelsea fans are victims, we and I
certainly are not innocent either but I do believe that there are a more arguements that spring up on here for pointless reasons than anywhere else