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No Ba mention?

And I think the lack of movement ahead of him was down to our 4-4-2 tbh. We'd have more runners going forward with a 4-3-3 and a 3-man midfield imo.

I hope I'm wrong, but I'm starting to feel he'd go the way of Essien if he continues picking them up at this rate.

In terms of defensive ability, I think there's not that much difference to Simpson. In the attacking aspect, he's miles ahead though. He's also got the pace advantage, he prefers to pass it than hoof it, and he has the "young, exciting, foreign prospect" tag. He's getting better the more he plays, while Simpson looks like the finished product. Thus, we get the view that he's better and more liked than Simpson.

So, is it Carroll or a young striker?

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c75/Kaizero/tumblr_lgbivmS2zi1qf8yek.gif?t=1304713342

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSrpfzvXyJHqp9iC4YRX9KmyyQSQooE2XHe2PjrgZ2GB3-fEucv ≠ http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRiqSWlL-SCGea4-JJ_G9Kix6Mi_HVNnf6dNzQk6S6PrFeb7umo Pretty much agree with what you said though.

This. We've been spoiled for too long with that good season. This is the present now, and as much as I hate it, Chelsea simply bolstered themselves more since our last meeting because they have deep pockets. They have the edge fitness-wise, they were playing at home, and they are now playing with the tag of European Champions. Having said those, being outplayed by them is not a shame at all. There is still the reverse fixture to look forward too, which I think we'll have a shot at.

Carroll deal is on rumors - waits until a credible newspaper publishes it. Carroll deal is off rumors - immediately change the thread title.

Supported the move right from the off.

Starting to like him.

Just to quote one of my posts about this that got buried in the match thread.

Krul - 6. Not much to do really, No chance for either goals. Simpson - 6. Not bad, not good either. Saylor - 7. Looked assured and solid. Coloccini - 6. Same as Tayls but some poor touches. A bit rusty. Santon - 6. Good attacking runs but cut apart at times defensively. Ben Arfa - 8. MotM for us. The only attacking spark. Cabaye - 5. Unfit. Terrible set piece deliveries. Anita - 6. Good engine, and stamina. Only downside was the penalty. Jonas - 7. Put in a good shift defensively. Ba - 5. Some poor touches, should have scored. Cisse - 5. Invisible, same as Ba. Raylor - 6. Put in that good delivery for the Cisse chance, but was chasing shadows when tracking back v Hazard. Marveaux - 6. Looked tidy. Perch - 6. Same as Marv.

No shame in that, but we need to build on depth to avoid these stretched squad cases again.

This.

Who would want to get up with such a physio to come on tbh.

David Luiz looks like a part of his hair had been pulled out.

Not really, Cech has hardly had a save to make, which again always happens in 4-4-2 we struggle to create chances. Not a lot, i know. I meant that the Ba chance and the Cisse header would have been something had they gone in.

We had our chances, I must say.

Ba.

Last surge, come on lads.

Anita's got a good engine.

On the attacking aspect bar Ben Arfa. Defensively, I think we were fine.

As much as I love Perch, wish we tried Amalfitano.