This will be one of the most important things we ever do and I hope we get at it early, I'm certain that Jose is clever enough to realize that we can't just replace Terry with any one. We need a top top defender and a leader!
Terry - Has 1 more year at the top level next season, after that we really don't know.
Cahill, Zouma - Great defenders, keep them for the next few years.
Ivanovic - Keep the guy no doubt, he's a beast, prefer him at RB but we all know he's a great CB as well.
I think we should sign a top defender this summer.....
I want Varane, he's a great young defender, with Zouma they could be the best CB partnership for the next 5-10 years.
If we can't sign Varane, I want somebody like Godin or Hummels, somebody of that caliber!
Youngsters?
We have some good ones, Kalas, Christensen are the most realistic options but I don't either of them are ready to replace John Terry. I know we'll never know how good they are until we play them but If we try and replace Terry with Kalas/Christensen, chances are we won't win much.
Ideally I would like to see something likes this....
15/16: ( Kalas & Christensen on loan to a good team for 2 seasons )
Terry. Varane. Zouma. Cahill.
16/17: ( Terrys last season, 3rd maybe 4th choice, cup game player )
Terry. Varane. Zouma. Cahill.
17/18: (Christensen on loan for 1 more season....Courtois esc.. )
Varane. Zouma. Cahill. Kalas.
18/19: ( Cahill will be 33....maybe time to leave )
Varane. Zouma. Kalas. Christensen.
If we keep Zouma. Sign Varane. Loan Kalas & Christensen out to good teams were they can get some proper development then we could genuinely have 4 top top young CB'S in a few years and not have a problem replacing Terry.
At some point I feel that we could do with a world class CB in their prime, like a Hummels or Godin but I Think this set up would work without them. Maybe with Kalas & Christensen don't cut it then we may have to sign a top in prime CB when it's time for Cahill to leave... so then we'll have Zouma/Varane/NEW TOP CB/Youngster Back up.
Replacing John Terry....
posted on 19/4/15
I think us getting Varanne this summer is probably the worst kept secret in football. Jose will definitely try his hardest to sign the player.
Of course it could fall through but if it does we'll go for someone like Godin instead.
posted on 19/4/15
Aim low
Avoid disappointment
posted on 19/4/15
Ronny agreed, we'll never be able to replace JT as such, he's a one off. His commitment to the club and the cause can't be replaced I agree.
All we can do is try to bring in the best calibre players that we can once the legends like JT move on. Not much else you can do.
posted on 19/4/15
Chances are they won't have a British passport, despite the best young generation of England players in 30 years.
posted on 19/4/15
All you need for Wolves is Soap and Water
posted on 19/4/15
Madrid won't sell Varane unless he forces a movie. And I don't think he has enough incentive to force a move.
posted on 19/4/15
Ibrahim Said
posted on 20/4/15
Cahill must never be our most senior/most used CB.
posted on 20/4/15
Hi branislavovic. You seem new-ish. Welcome
soccer?lol.
posted on 20/4/15
The resurgence of Chelsea the last couple of years apart from Mourinho is the plain fact that despite the previous managers trying to oust him John Terry is simply the rock on which all other foundations can flourish and with him fit he can play for another couple of years easily. After that who knows but,until then even the haters need to doff their caps.