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Old 01-08-2014, 15:08
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They do have alot more choice then us.

I often get messages from a Chelsea fan in Canada telling me about the choice of games they have (and when its Chelsea game and I am not there or not on TV telling me whats happening), When he lived over here he was surprised at the "lack" of choice we had
We're friends with two Utd fans we met when we were in Washington and they get every single Utd game live. Like you say they were shocked that we don't get 3pm games.
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Old 01-08-2014, 15:10
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I agree, it would be great. I'd pay a hefty premium to watch any game live. I'm not sure how it could be arranged though.
It could start as a web only service, but sky/ BT / virgin would only need 6 or 7 channels dedicated to broadcasting it properly.

People seem to get it illegally, so why do the broadcasters not take advantage of the market and allow people to access their content legally and in quality HD?

The money would be put back into the game, and customers would be satisfied.
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Old 01-08-2014, 15:14
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We're friends with two Utd fans we met when we were in Washington and they get every single Utd game live. Like you say they were shocked that we don't get 3pm games.
Very brave of you to admit you have friends who are Utd fan's.

Personally I rather admit to a STD ha ha
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Old 01-08-2014, 21:52
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lampard joining city on loan .FFS.
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Old 01-08-2014, 22:12
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lampard joining city on loan .FFS.
Let's hope they play frank instead of toure when Chelsea play them!
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Old 01-08-2014, 22:15
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lampard joining city on loan .FFS.
I think you'll find it's FFP and not FFS
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Old 01-08-2014, 22:24
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Let's hope they play frank instead of toure when Chelsea play them!
i know. He will never get a game except in the CL with their squad limitations.
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Old 02-08-2014, 01:05
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No big deal, he was not needed at Chelsea anymore so good luck to him. He did more then a fantastic job at Chelsea
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Old 03-08-2014, 12:20
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So, if we have really made the last of our signings in this summer transfer window (as Mourinho has repeated again) how much stronger are we ?
New keeper in Courtois, but we may lose Cech. Not a great immediate difference there.
Luis gives us more depth in the back four, Azpil could switch to the right allowing Ivanovic to cover either CB. Zouma not quite ready, but stiil gives us capable extra cove. Again not a huge difference to keeping Ashley for another season in my opinion.
In defensive midfield we have Matic starting for a full season, that will make a massive difference. But we haven't any real cover for the big guy, that's a worry. I'm not sure Fabregas fits the role as the other DM player in a 4-2-3-1 either, not against the stronger teams. I'm not saying we should have broke the bank for Pogba, but Khedira would have solved that problem.
Attacking midfield, no problem there. Fabregas will give us more creativity, and we have plenty of other options.
Up front we have put all our eggs in one basket. That's a massive gamble, if Costa doesn't work out, or gets injured, we will arguably be in a worse position than last season.

So what do others think ? I think we could have done more without a great outlay. But it would have required getting rid of more players that I think are surplus to our requirements.
I think we are stronger than lthis time last year, the arrival of Matic had already assured that. If Costa produces the goods (and stays fit !) it should make a huge difference, and a player of the quality of Fabregas is an exciting addition.
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Old 03-08-2014, 12:27
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Old 03-08-2014, 12:38
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I think Fabregas is going to be a huge signing for us. Although a bit odd at first seeing him in a blue shirt I reckon he could make the difference.
Has a point to prove with Barcelona & Arsenal not wanting him.
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Old 03-08-2014, 12:39
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Think it's more balanced then it has been for quite a while, we have done the clearing out that's needed to be done for ages and got premium prices for those players.

We have made some very sensible buys and not really paid over the odds for anyone (which makes a chance). While yes of course we could have bought more players but we don't really have the space for anymore players

January window might offer us some chance to make changes if needed and once again between the end of the season and start of the new we will make some more changes.

Last season I don't think we had a real chance of challenging for the title and I really don't think we ever did but this season I think we have a really good chance of being in the hunt right until the last day
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Old 03-08-2014, 15:06
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Courtois Azpi Zouma Terry Luis Van Ginkel Matic Salah Fabregas Torres Costa

Cech Ivanovic Ake Hazard Mikel Drogba Cahill Chalobah Baker Christensen Boga Solanke
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Old 03-08-2014, 15:47
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So, if we have really made the last of our signings in this summer transfer window (as Mourinho has repeated again) how much stronger are we ?
New keeper in Courtois, but we may lose Cech. Not a great immediate difference there.
Luis gives us more depth in the back four, Azpil could switch to the right allowing Ivanovic to cover either CB. Zouma not quite ready, but stiil gives us capable extra cove. Again not a huge difference to keeping Ashley for another season in my opinion.
In defensive midfield we have Matic starting for a full season, that will make a massive difference. But we haven't any real cover for the big guy, that's a worry. I'm not sure Fabregas fits the role as the other DM player in a 4-2-3-1 either, not against the stronger teams. I'm not saying we should have broke the bank for Pogba, but Khedira would have solved that problem.
Attacking midfield, no problem there. Fabregas will give us more creativity, and we have plenty of other options.
Up front we have put all our eggs in one basket. That's a massive gamble, if Costa doesn't work out, or gets injured, we will arguably be in a worse position than last season.

So what do others think ? I think we could have done more without a great outlay. But it would have required getting rid of more players that I think are surplus to our requirements.
I think we are stronger than lthis time last year, the arrival of Matic had already assured that. If Costa produces the goods (and stays fit !) it should make a huge difference, and a player of the quality of Fabregas is an exciting addition.

I said this a while ago, but the front 3 are a real worry!
Where are the goals going to come from if Costa doesn't do the business or gets injured? Also, still one creative player short in midfield.
At least it looks like woeful Willian and past-it Ramires will be playing less. which can only be a good thing imho.
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Old 03-08-2014, 16:24
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I said this a while ago, but the front 3 are a real worry!
Where are the goals going to come from if Costa doesn't do the business or gets injured? Also, still one creative player short in midfield.
At least it looks like woeful Willian and past-it Ramires will be playing less. which can only be a good thing imho.
You just don't rate Willian, I thought he he had a decent season. I'd be happy with Ramires if he gets back the form of 2011/2012, poor last season as you say.
Looks ok in attacking midfield to me, enough creative players with Fabregas, Oscar and Hazard ? Schurrle will be feeling on top of the world after Germany's win, let's hope it's not had the opposite effect on Oscar and Willian.
Injuries to Costa and/or Matic worry me most, down to bare bones in those positions.
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Old 03-08-2014, 16:39
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Today's match not going well. 2-0 down and playing poorly.
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Old 03-08-2014, 16:42
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Injuries to Costa and/or Matic worry me most, down to bare bones in those positions.
Same here. I'm not happy with our striking options, and CM depends a lot on van Ginkel and Romeu (maybe) being able to step up. Mikel still needs to go and Ramires has been poor for 2 seasons.....we still look weak there if Matic is missing.

Drooling at the prospect of Fabregas and Costa working well together though
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Old 04-08-2014, 08:55
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Romeu loaned to Stuttgart.
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Old 04-08-2014, 09:26
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Romeu loaned to Stuttgart.
Was always going to be the most likely player to go out on loan.

Means we meet the quota so think thats it for us
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Old 04-08-2014, 10:35
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Was always going to be the most likely player to go out on loan.

Means we meet the quota so think thats it for us
Fabregas counts as home grown, and van Ginkel doesn't count as he isn't over the age of 21, right?

Still need to offload Marin as he would upset our quota if we had to have him back. Hopefully a sale (and not another loan) is imminent.
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Old 04-08-2014, 10:38
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Fabregas counts as home grown, and van Ginkel doesn't count as he isn't over the age of 21, right?

Still need to offload Marin as he would upset our quota if we had to have him back. Hopefully a sale (and not another loan) is imminent.
Yea somethink like that I think,

Doubt we will see anything more unless it one in and one out (same role) or if Cech is sold (still not impossible)
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Old 04-08-2014, 15:36
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Where are Marin and Moses?? Don't think they've been seen in pre-season.
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Old 04-08-2014, 17:20
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Where are Marin and Moses?? Don't think they've been seen in pre-season.
Doubt we will see them during the season either.

Last I heard West Brom was sniffing around Moses
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Old 07-08-2014, 10:05
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Liverpool may get Falcao on loan?

Perhaps we should hijack this.
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Old 07-08-2014, 10:18
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Liverpool may get Falcao on loan?

Perhaps we should hijack this.
Loan deal wages would be a issue

Loan then buy next season then I think the transfer amount would be a issue.

more so for what could be a second choice striker
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