TRon Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I know numerous Chelsea fans here in London that appreciate him but will tell you that Pedro is far more of a threat on the pitch and much more productive. Willian is often in the team more for his hard work for the team, mostly defensively. Nice afro though, but not very productive at all. You can even see it from his stats, despite the number of games he plays. No idea why TRon is talking about step overs either. Has nought to do with anything. I mentioned step overs because you get a lot of players who can produce a lot of nice tricks, but often slow the game down which allows defenders to get back in numbers. We often end up with those guys because the best clubs know they won't succeed with them. Wiilian has great feet, but his best asset is his football intelligence, he knows when to do the dribble, and when to release the ball. Funny you mentioned Pedro, he's fast and hard working, but I always thought he lacked the decisive end product. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Willian seems like the kind of wide player who would comfortably be able to move inside and play centrel in the last few years of his career, he's still got a couple of seasons at Champions League level I reckon. City took Vieira (with an eye to coaching) when he was on his last legs, there's a lot to say for adding professionalism, leadership and experience when trying to build a squad. Fair point. I think Oxlade-Chamberlain is a comparable player, and he is very comfortable infield or out wide. If we were looking at paying a transfer fee I'd prefer OX instead, but he does get injured a lot so probably not a wise move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Beardsley was 32 when Keegan signed him, worked out ok. Funnily enough, the talk about Willian actually made me think of Beardsley. He created a lot space just with a good eye and deft touch. In the end I didn't mention him because I wasn't sure that many on here would have seen him play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 I love Willian. Yes please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 TaylorJ_01[/member], thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happinesstan Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Beardsley was 32 when Keegan signed him, worked out ok. Arguably his best buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Willian seems the prototypical Rafa player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Consortium of one Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Love me some Willian, like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Willian is obviously quality but I've found that whenever I watch him for chelsea he seems to be going through the motions, like he's desperate for a new challenge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Love Willian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Willian is obviously quality but I've found that whenever I watch him for chelsea he seems to be going through the motions, like he's desperate for a new challenge New challenge you say? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I'd be more than happy with signing Willian despite his age, I think we sometimes forget how important it is to have high quality experience in a team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Willian is obviously quality but I've found that whenever I watch him for chelsea he seems to be going through the motions, like he's desperate for a new challenge Can't say I've noticed that, always seems to be one of the more busy players when I watch, but at the same time, I do think he is looking to move on, and I doubt it would be to another Premier club unless it was for the wrong reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Willian is obviously quality but I've found that whenever I watch him for chelsea he seems to be going through the motions, like he's desperate for a new challenge Can't say I've noticed that, always seems to be one of the more busy players when I watch, but at the same time, I do think he is looking to move on, and I doubt it would be to another Premier club unless it was for the wrong reasons. Well he did play for Anzhi Makhachkala, so clearly doesn't have much issue with location providing the money is right. Even if it was for the supposedly wrong reasons I'd welcome it, he'd be the best player to show up here in a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collage Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 BBC Sports claims we’ve begun talks to sign Coutinho Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shearergol Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 BBC Sports claims we’ve begun talks to sign Coutinho No need for the takeover, Mike's splashing the cash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 BBC Sports claims we’ve begun talks to sign Coutinho No need for the takeover, Mike's splashing the cash. I'd fucking love it there was some mental way a load of deals got agreed and then the takeover failed, leaving Ashley footing the bill for Poch, Kane, Coutinho and Koulibaly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 All deals will be subject to takeover completing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Looks like he will be going to Arsenal or Inter by the sounds of things Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 All deals will be subject to takeover completing. I know there's no way in hell. The thought amused me, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 TaylorJ_01[/member], thoughts? Worst Brazilian ever. After Flip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfella Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 TaylorJ_01[/member], thoughts? Worst Brazilian ever. After Flip. Naa, I saw Fumaca Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 Sign Thuram. Now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carrick18 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I remember Willian at Shakhtar and to a lesser extent Anzhi looking like a real vibrant game-changing player. I was actually quite excited to watch him at SJP before he went off injured (it was freezing that night too). The last year or two at Chelsea he's looked a bit drab to me. Maybe it's a new challenge, maybe it's his age. That said, the idea of Coutinho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyn davies Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 when does the transfer window open and could we miss it with delays in the takeover, I guess we cannot get anything remotely lined up should it happen, think we're on a sticky wicket here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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