The last article for me thinking about Cahill and where he what his legacy would be at Chelsea. Theres fairly many Chelsea fans who don't particularly rate him, yet he's been a major player since he has joined.
Generally as a player we have seen better CBs than him, with Desailly, Carvalho, Terry, and even perhaps Luiz, Azpi, Ivanovic who could all be considered better as players.
However, Cahill has won every major trophy there is to win, and been an important part of the success in recent years. He's likely to stay on a lot longer, and has captained fairly decent teams.
He's had his periods of inconsistency, but he's been apart of some excellent defensive units in recent years.
Will he be remembered as being a decent player who played their part both in the transitional years but also during some successful spells? Or a terrific and dedicated CB who was dependable; achieving success playing in a fairly decent team.
Cahill legend status?
posted on 1/1/18
Cantona 7 you are fan of Man U who is criticising Gary Cahill when you guys had some hopeless players like Darren Fletcher and Wes Brown playing for your club who were not as good as compared to a player like Gary Cahill who has been a great player for Chelsea and I love him.He is actually quite underrated by both Chelsea and non Chelsea football fans.
posted on 1/1/18
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Cahill legend status?
by Broaquin (U16342) 31 December 2017
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The last article for me thinking about Cahill and where he what his legacy would be at Chelsea. Theres fairly many Chelsea fans who don't particularly rate him, yet he's been a major player since he has joined.
Generally as a player we have seen better CBs than him, with Desailly, Carvalho, Terry, and even perhaps Luiz, Azpi, Ivanovic who could all be considered better as players.
However, Cahill has won every major trophy there is to win, and been an important part of the success in recent years. He's likely to stay on a lot longer, and has captained fairly decent teams.
He's had his periods of inconsistency, but he's been apart of some excellent defensive units in recent years.
Will he be remembered as being a decent player who played their part both in the transitional years but also during some successful spells? Or a terrific and dedicated CB who was dependable; achieving success playing in a fairly decent team.
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comment by Broaquin (U16342)
posted 22 hours, 49 minutes ago
comment by morespurs (U15748)
posted 25 minutes ago
Cahill is the equivalent of that fat kid at the back of a party who gets the girl at the end of the night, because he's the only one sober enough and the bird is absolutely w@nkered and will do anyone!
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Thats a seriously bad analogy tbh. Like there are turns of analogies you could have made - this one just doesn't make a lot of sense.
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comment by Sideshow (U11809)
posted 22 hours, 33 minutes ago
Depends who and what you classify as a legend. For me, he's in the category below, which doesn't really have a term to refer to them by, so we just say they're legends as well.
He may not be our most talented defender we've had over the years, however he has similar characteristics to the others. A knack of scoring important goals, brilliant at 'backs to the wall defending' (making blocks, goal-line clearances and tackles).
I think he deserves to be seen up there with the likes of Ivanovic etc for his service to the club
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comment by Mr Chelsea - Flustrated (U3579)
posted 22 hours, 31 minutes ago
Yeah I'd say if he wins another major trophy or two he's up there with Ivanovic. What is interesting though is that none of the managers have benched him for long when they are newly appointed unless I am mistaken.
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comment by Broaquin (U16342)
posted 22 hours, 21 minutes ago
Then where does he compare to players like Carvalho, Gallas or David Luiz?
I would probably put him ahead of all of them to be honest. I rate Carvalho really highly, he was a magnificent defender, but struggled with injuries at the end. Whereas with Cahill will probably make it to 300 appearances, winning multiple prizes.
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comment by Chelsea_since_summer_1969 ✯ (U1561)
posted 22 hours, 6 minutes ago
Cahill for me is a journeyman Premiership player, capable of the odd gaffe through overplaying but a steady performer. Has won a lot with the Club and will as stated earlier will make over 300 appearances for us which is none too shabby.
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posted on 1/1/18
oops a daisy, agree with Summer69.
posted on 1/1/18
Harlequin can you tell in simple words what do you mean in shorter words?Thanks.
posted on 1/1/18
It's all that Mulligatawny soup you know ,.......went to me 'ead it did !
posted on 1/1/18
Well now I get it Harlequin you are talking Celtic plus Irish plus Welsh plus English mumbo jumbo language.
posted on 1/1/18
Keep the blue flag flying high in Pakistan Zman .
posted on 1/1/18
Thanks Harlequin I will do that forever.
posted on 2/1/18
Would say Cahill is better than any cb spurs have had in the PL. maybe not in terms of pure ability. But achieved more and turned up in big moments.
Watched our 01/02 season review yesterday. Lesley king had an absolute mare against us. Most overrated cb in the PL era. "Injuries" lol
posted on 2/1/18
I love Gary Cahill but era of Ledley was not the same of Gary.To compare them would be stupid.Ledley and Woodgate were two good centre-backs but very injury prone.In present Spurs team I like Jan Vertonghen.