***The Official Chelsea FC Thread***

[ImaGamer_OS]

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A frustrating loss though it has to be said, we played Man City in the second half with only 10 men. Torres looked as stated above solid. It was one game though it's a start from which he can build (we hope). I too was disappointed in Hazard. Oscar will be great in the mid-field and change how we look in attack.

We are apparently in and out of the market for Hulk depending on what source you read.

[KG]

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Hazard wasn't that poor. His overlap created space for the counter that led to the first goal and his flick on to Torres was very skillfull. Ramires deserves credit for the nifty dribbling and vision but I think his pass was more luck.

The two players that were poor/non-existent for me were Mikel & Mata. Mata contributed little albeit we couldn't get him the ball. Mikel looked like AVB Mikel, a step slow, indecisive, poor first touch, and overall, not very confident. His inability to retain possession or contribute to the counter leads me to my next point:

We still have issues with retaining possession and getting into the counter. With Torres, Sturidge, Hazard, Marin, to an extent Mata, Cole, and Ramires we have a very quick (or the potential for) counter but we give the ball away to easily when transitioning from defense to offense. The top clubs (Citeh, United, even Arsenal with Song) can deliver that pass to get it going. For all his positives, Mikel cannot simply do it. We don't have that double-pivot who can distribute from the back and defend deeply while still providing an attacking presence going forward in support. Romeu isn't ready yet for that kind of responsibilty and tbh, may never be good enough to be anything more than a fringe player at Chelsea.

I am excited about the season though and still can't figure out what kit too buy. I lik the gold lettering in the 1st kit but I have a blue jersey already.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Yeah Mikel was very poor. I wonder if there would be any chance of David Luiz playing as DMF since he likes to play further up the park anyway?

[KG]

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Yeah Mikel was very poor. I wonder if there would be any chance of David Luiz playing as DMF since he likes to play further up the park anyway?

I think he has the skill set to (skilled on the ball, pace to close down, mentality to close down, can shoot from range, above average passing ability and vision) BUT his aggression would lead to a lot of fouls in dangerous areas although one could say he can do tha from the CB position. That DMF position requires a lot of discipline and restraint which is something he lacks at times. He's truly a talent that if could ever put it all together would be superb, think a MUCH more likeable and cleaner Pepe.

Chelsea fans will always love him no matter what though.

[Altimus]

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Yep, I will pass on the blue one this year since I have last year's version.

Intrigued by this one though:

[Bezzey]

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It's the blue every year for me and this year it will be the Champions of Europe one. Plus, may even go with an Oscar one as well.

[cardinals57]

Ive been thinking about getting a Hazard jersey, most likely the away kit.

[ImaGamer_OS]

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I picked up another Home strip with #11 Oscar on the back. I will be getting the strip above though undecided on who's number/name I will get on the back.

[~LiverpoolRed~]

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Well you better go and ask for your money back. Juan Mata is 10, Oscar is 11.

[ImaGamer_OS]

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Well you better go and ask for your money back. Juan Mata is 10, Oscar is 11.

Keying error. Still in Olympics mode!

for you pal.

[Ozil]

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I agree with the Mikel thoughts. I wonder if Essien will ever be what he was because if anyone can win balls back and make a decent pass, it's him. The injuries have derailed him though sadly because he was always one of my favs.

I'm getting a track jacket and some training gear for my indoor soccer season. In terms of a kit, it'll be the CL home kit with Hazard on the back. I have a nice Torres home kit from last season.

[ImaGamer_OS]

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We're getting closer to gamer day - BRING ON WIGAN! I would have preferred a Home opener after our so-so pre-season form though I can't wait for this game.

Newcastle vs Tottenham will be a game I am watching the day before and I will be keeping an eye on Reading and Australia's Adam Federici.

[Ozil]

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I'm looking forward to the season Going to start a FM 12 save to coincide.

[ImaGamer_OS]

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We approached Manchester United for Mexico's Chicharito [Javier Hernandez] only to be knocked back after they signed RVP. I can see our reasons. If we are playing 4-2-3-1 and Torres struggles, we are limited up front which will hurt our fortunes this season.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1136072/chelsea-make-enquiry-for-man-utd-striker-javier-hernandez?cc=3436

[ImaGamer_OS]

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Oscar's First Words

I am really excited by the signing of Oscar, so much, I got our 2012/13 home strip with #11 Oscar on it in preparation for the season. The magician from Brazil will have an impact this season and I think long term he will prove to be one of our better signings in recent years. Time will tell...

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2888939/title/oscar%3A-first-words