comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 22 minutes ago
comment by Superb - The Director's Cut part deux (U6486)
posted 1 hour ago
If we find a way to play Enzo deep in midfield where he can dictate play and start attacks. I don't want to see him in advanced positions in midfield and definitely not as a 10 like he was at times last season for reasons only known to Poch.
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Quite...his finishing is dog shat
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I agree. Although that criticism could be leveled at just about every player in our squad. It would be nice to have a good finisher.

comment by Superb - The Director's Cut part deux (U6486)
posted 4 hours, 19 minutes ago

If we find a way to play Enzo deep in midfield where he can dictate play and start attacks. I don't want to see him in advanced positions in midfield and definitely not as a 10 like he was at times last season for reasons only known to Poch.
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He's our most creative player, not hard to find those reasons

It didn't work but was worth trying.

I hope Gusto’s injury isn’t serious.

Gabriel Mec

Surprised by the lack of Murray comments

That was the last ever chance to do it

I thought he retired years ago.

comment by Devil (U6522)
posted 24 minutes ago
comment by Superb - The Director's Cut part deux (U6486)
posted 4 hours, 19 minutes ago

If we find a way to play Enzo deep in midfield where he can dictate play and start attacks. I don't want to see him in advanced positions in midfield and definitely not as a 10 like he was at times last season for reasons only known to Poch.
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He's our most creative player, not hard to find those reasons

It didn't work but was worth trying.
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I am still not convinced on Enzo in this Chelsea team. But in theory his best chance of success will be in a possession based team. Big season for him

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted about an hour ago
comment by Devil (U6522)
posted 24 minutes ago
comment by Superb - The Director's Cut part deux (U6486)
posted 4 hours, 19 minutes ago

If we find a way to play Enzo deep in midfield where he can dictate play and start attacks. I don't want to see him in advanced positions in midfield and definitely not as a 10 like he was at times last season for reasons only known to Poch.
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He's our most creative player, not hard to find those reasons

It didn't work but was worth trying.
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I am still not convinced on Enzo in this Chelsea team. But in theory his best chance of success will be in a possession based team. Big season for him


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This

Must be make or break season for Enzo after a decent start, and then an awful season last season (maybe due to injury) he needs to start well as you would argue he is now one of a few experienced players we have.

Lets hope Enzo M has a plan

comment by Devil (U6522)
posted 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
comment by Superb - The Director's Cut part deux (U6486)
posted 4 hours, 19 minutes ago

If we find a way to play Enzo deep in midfield where he can dictate play and start attacks. I don't want to see him in advanced positions in midfield and definitely not as a 10 like he was at times last season for reasons only known to Poch.
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He's our most creative player, not hard to find those reasons

It didn't work but was worth trying.
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Not sure about that, I'd say Palmer is our most creative player.

Either way, being creative doesn't necessitate playing as a 10. If that was the case then the likes of Pirlo would have played as a 10 instead of as a deep lying playmaker. Ryan Giggs would have played as 10 instead of out on the wing for most of his peak. It all depends on a player's attributes and abilities.

Enzo was very unconvincing as a 10 or as an advanced midfielder who would often get into positions typically occupied by a 10. And yet Poch insisted with it for far longer than he should when it clearly didn't work. That's my point. Fair enough to try it but don't keep repeating it when it clearly doesn't work.

comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
Surprised by the lack of Murraycomments

That was the last ever chance to do it
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Murray

Does anyone have that feeling that Gallagher is going to wait until Spurs make a bid for him before leaving?

comment by blueisthecolour (U1528)
posted 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
Does anyone have that feeling that Gallagher is going to wait until Spurs make a bid for him before leaving?
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I think he should stick it to the club anyway he sees fit.

Totally bored of Gallagher chat to be honest.... He's either a Chelsea player or he isn't

Well he is...for now

I still think Gallagher might go to Spurs. Ange would like him there I'm sure.

comment by Superb - The Director's Cut part deux (U6486)
posted 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
I still think Gallagher might go to Spurs. Ange would like him there I'm sure.
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This is what I think but Spurs will probably come in in the last week of the window with a low ball offer of £20-25 million

Sky sports saying Gallagher is open to signing a new long term contract with us. Isn’t this what most players say when they have a year remaining on their contract only to run it down?

Gallagher rejected Villa, wonder what he’s old omh out for

Sounds like he wants a longer term deal. Can't say I really blame him, he sees us offering 5-7 year deals to unproven players and then is offered a 2+1 year deal himself. It just appears initially to me that the club want to extend his contract a little bit so that he has a better sale value, rather than valuing him as our player in the long term

I feel like Gallagher and Chalobah at work right now lol. The homegrown talent who came through the ranks is being undervalued by the people in charge. Meanwhile they’re spending a lot on bringing in outsiders who aren’t as good. For some reason there’s not as much preference to keep the loyal superior employees as happy as others who haven’t achieved as much.

Arsenal offloading Nkethia for 30m.....I'd quite like him at that price

No thanks. Championship quality striker.

comment by ＴＬＬＬ (U4640)
posted 22 minutes ago
No thanks. Championship quality striker.
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Stats are not good I admit, but for some reason I think there is a GS in there

We are back in for Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad apparently. Agent been in London for talks with Arsenal/Chelsea. Barca and PSG also interested.

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 10 hours, 4 minutes ago
Arsenal offloading Nkethia for 30m.....I'd quite like him at that price

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Young Sterling