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[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Feña14

It does look good, all colours do I think. It's a shame we got rid of the black ones, the white ball against the black net was nice!

Yeah i'm sure it's not true either. It's all over South America, that's where the story came from. Would be great to have him but let's be honest, we don't give our forwards alot to go on. Torres had 1 half chance yesterday, that was it. Maybe Falcao would of scored it, but the chances need to be there. If I were him i'd be happy living off the chances Atletico are creating for him at the moment! The huge wages would be nice, but he seems like he loves scoring.

I think Falcao would force a lot more chances to be created than Torres, who these days seems to spend more time dribbling outside the box than poaching or taking quality shots, maybe it is down to tactics but he's been the same since his last year at Liverpool. Falcao doesn't have his dribbling skill or maybe even his pace but as a centre forward it's not even a contest imo, though only maybe 4-5 forwards in the world can make it one!

I'm a personal subscriber to the theory Roman is forcing RDM to have Torres as his first choice forward and wouldn't let him bring a replacement or competition in, wants that 50 million put to good use.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Breaker

I think Falcao would force a lot more chances to be created than Torres, who these days seems to spend more time dribbling outside the box than poaching or taking quality shots, maybe it is down to tactics but he's been the same since his last year at Liverpool. Falcao doesn't have his dribbling skill or maybe even his pace but as a centre forward it's not even a contest imo, though only maybe 4-5 forwards in the world can make it one!

I'm a personal subscriber to the theory Roman is forcing RDM to have Torres as his first choice forward and wouldn't let him bring a replacement or competition in, wants that 50 million put to good use.

Could well be the case with Torres and Abramovich, the chances just aren't there for him though for some reason. When they are he's started to put them away. Maybe the team is just so used to not having to give the striker anything, Drogba used to do it all himself. I suppose Falcao is more in that mold so he would be useful.

It just goes to show how you should pull the trigger on players when you identify them. We know Aguero was really close to Chelsea 3 years ago, even talking about players as if they were new team mates at one point. The club didn't want to pay his wages though. We could of had Falcao for £36 Million last year, the club thought he was too expensive.

If a player is the right one and the money is there, you have to go for it really. We missed out on both of those and instead got Torres for £50 Million and £200,000 a week. Aguero was cheaper and wanted lower wages. Not good.

[Breaker]

Originally Posted by Feña14

Could well be the case with Torres and Abramovich, the chances just aren't there for him though for some reason. When they are he's started to put them away. Maybe the team is just so used to not having to give the striker anything, Drogba used to do it all himself. I suppose Falcao is more in that mold so he would be useful.

It just goes to show how you should pull the trigger on players when you identify them. We know Aguero was really close to Chelsea 3 years ago, even talking about players as if they were new team mates at one point. The club didn't want to pay his wages though. We could of had Falcao for £36 Million last year, the club thought he was too expensive.

If a player is the right one and the money is there, you have to go for it really. We missed out on both of those and instead got Torres for £50 Million and £200,000 a week. Aguero was cheaper and wanted lower wages. Not good.

I really would like to know what happened behind closed doors to get that figure for a Torres who hadn't produced his best level for over a year, certainly doesn't seem like something Ancelotti would have wanted to happen and really your squad hasn't had the same balance since, and when you see someone like Ade go for £5m when he scored around 20 goals last year and 15 the year before and it sounds even more odd, I'm not sure there will ever be a transfer quite like that one again - makes the £17m paid for Santa Cruz look like a bargain.

[SempreSami]

Falcao can create chances when he's standing still, something I don't think Torres can do.

[NickC]

Originally Posted by SempreSami

Falcao can create chances when he's standing still, something I don't think Torres can do.

That's because Falcao is awesome whilst Torres isn't. I also think Falcao is much more creative whereas Torres is a glorified box striker who isn't great at creating his own chances. Falcao is a team player but is more opportunistic and creative when it comes to searching for a route towards goal. Torres just runs forward hoping the ball will find him.

[PureAlph4]

Great result for Arsenal today. Many positives for both teams though.

Amazing how United can manage to infuriate so many fans with no vested interest in their games!

[NickC]

In other news, Liverpool are still ****. Sahin was not as good as I thought he would be.

[PED]

Originally Posted by PureAlph4

Great result for Arsenal today. Many positives for both teams though.

Amazing how United can manage to infuriate so many fans with no vested interest in their games!

Nice result today. Giroud is having a tough adjustment period. Diaby almost looked like Viera out there. Jenkinson played better than I thought as well.

Wish Santos started at lb, he could provide the crosses into the box that Gibbs cannot.

Wonder if Walcott has learned not to cross Wenger, Ox was quite ineffective but Vemaelen was immense withe armband.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by PED

Nice result today. Giroud is having a tough adjustment period. Diaby almost looked like Viera out there. Jenkinson played better than I thought as well.

Wish Santos started at lb, he could provide the crosses into the box that Gibbs cannot.

Wonder if Walcott has learned not to cross Wenger, Ox was quite ineffective but Vemaelen was immense withe armband.

I noticed that with Diaby too. He set Giroud up in the first half after running the length of the pitch, it seemed like it only took him 4 or 5 strides! Bould seems to of worked alot with the defence. To think there is still Sagna and Koscielny to come in eventually. What's wrong with Szczesny? I heard he's injured.

[Feña14]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...e-January.html

'Falcao has always wanted to play in the Premier League. Ever since he was a boy he has loved Chelsea and has always thought it would be an honour to play for a big Premier League team.’

When asked about the chances of his son playing in the Premier League by the time the next transfer window closes, his father confirmed: ‘Yes, it’s very likely.’

[Breaker]

Ronaldo unsettled at Real? Let the games begin

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Feña14

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...e-January.html

'Falcao has always wanted to play in the Premier League. Ever since he was a boy he has loved Chelsea and has always thought it would be an honour to play for a big Premier League team.’

When asked about the chances of his son playing in the Premier League by the time the next transfer window closes, his father confirmed: ‘Yes, it’s very likely.’

Good. Hopefully we can send Torres the other way.

Originally Posted by Breaker

Ronaldo unsettled at Real? Let the games begin

I saw that too! Does anyone know why he's so bummed? I hear it's something to do with the club's treatment of Kaka, with whom Ronnie is quite close.

If anything happens he'll be at PSG in a year or two. Hell, Madrid could actually make a profit off him if they play their cards right.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by Breaker

Ronaldo unsettled at Real? Let the games begin

Strange one! Maybe he has an issue with Essien?

The way Ronaldo rose above him to score in the Champions League final, you'd of thought he would of had good memories!

Would be interesting if he did move, you can only really see Man City, PSG, Anzi and Chelsea being able to afford him. You can't see him playing in England for a team other than Man Utd, whilst France and Russia don't really seem fitting for such a player.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

Good. Hopefully we can send Torres the other way.

Maybe he will leave yeah. Sturridge or Schurrle, Lukaku learning well at West Brom and Falcao would be enough in the striking department.

You'd think £20 Million for Torres is gettable, Juventus maybe? That would mean a total outlay of £28 Million on getting Falcao. Considering his quality, it would seem like good business.

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Feña14

Strange one! Maybe he has an issue with Essien?

The way Ronaldo rose above him to score in the Champions League final, you'd of thought he would of had good memories!

Would be interesting if he did move, you can only really see Man City, PSG, Anzi and Chelsea being able to afford him. You can't see him playing in England for a team other than Man Utd, whilst France and Russia don't really seem fitting for such a player.

PSG or maybe Inter? Nike would help Massimo shell out the needed cash.

But about Essien, he could be dynamic in Madrid's midfield if he gets back to health, which will probably happen because La Liga is less physical. He can rotate in the back of their midfield with Kedira, Coentrao, Ramos, Marcelo, etc... to let them move into attack or even push forward himself and hit one from 35-40 yards. He can play across the defense or the midfield. Amazing pickup, I have a feeling he'll play a bigger part than you or I would think in their campaign and they could win the Champions League.


Of course if that happens, Ronnie will be off to PSG.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

PSG or maybe Inter? Nike would help Massimo shell out the needed cash.

But about Essien, he could be dynamic in Madrid's midfield if he gets back to health, which will probably happen because La Liga is less physical. He can rotate in the back of their midfield with Kedira, Coentrao, Ramos, Marcelo, etc... to let them move into attack or even push forward himself and hit one from 35-40 yards. He can play across the defense or the midfield. Amazing pickup, I have a feeling he'll play a bigger part than you or I would think in their campaign and they could win the Champions League.


Of course if that happens, Ronnie will be off to PSG.

I certainly think Madrid are probably slight favourites for the Champions League, not sure how much of an impact Essien will have though
With Khedira, Alonso and Modric fighting for those 2 positions, I can't see him getting too many games. I suppose he's there for depth, you can play him after a hard midweek game in Europe and he'll do a good job.

Hopefully he gets back to fitness, he just looks like he can't move anymore. He turns like a tank and he's nowhere near as dynamic. It's a real shame but his knees must be unrecognisable these days.

[Feña14]

I see Meireles has left for Fenerbahce then. That leaves us with a kid in Romeu, a converted attacking midfielder who isn't very good in Mikel, and an old box-to-box midfielder in Lampard. That's all we have at the club! After a great transfer window, our weakest area from the last couple of years has now got even worse, and that's saying something.

Hulk has also gone to Zenit, bit random!

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Feña14

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...e-January.html

'Falcao has always wanted to play in the Premier League. Ever since he was a boy he has loved Chelsea and has always thought it would be an honour to play for a big Premier League team.’

When asked about the chances of his son playing in the Premier League by the time the next transfer window closes, his father confirmed: ‘Yes, it’s very likely.’

Something tells me his father/agent lied. 50 million euros to Zenit. WOW.

[Feña14]

Originally Posted by NickC

Something tells me his father/agent lied. 50 million euros to Zenit. WOW.

I'm not sure, his agent is one who is very close to Chelsea. Over the years he has helped the club sign Deco, Tiago, Ricardo Carvalho, Ricardo Quaresma, Paulo Ferreira, Jose Bosingwa, Maniche, Raul Meireles and of course Jose Mourinho. Could be something there.

As for Zenit, not only have they signed Hulk, they have also signed Witsel for 40 Million Euros! I'd of loved Witsel, he's like Fellaini with a bit more talent imo.

[NickC]

Originally Posted by Feña14

I'm not sure, his agent is one who is very close to Chelsea. Over the years he has helped the club sign Deco, Tiago, Ricardo Carvalho, Ricardo Quaresma, Paulo Ferreira, Jose Bosingwa, Maniche, Raul Meireles and of course Jose Mourinho. Could be something there.

As for Zenit, not only have they signed Hulk, they have also signed Witsel for 40 Million Euros! I'd of loved Witsel, he's like Fellaini with a bit more talent imo.

Well now Meireles is gone. We're still really short in the center of the pitch. Even moreso now. I don't think we're going to last unless we really spend cash in January.