Yeah it's not great given Torres did fairly well in the Euro's (shit he accidentally got the Golden Boot :lol) and the latter stages of the season. Still, he's got some ways to go before he can regarded as Chelsea's main man for their adventure. Chelsea should still get a new striker to help solidify things.
But come on. Do you remember who he scored against? A goal against Ireland and a goal against Italy when the job was already done. Don't forget they paid about 60 million euro's for Torres and he scored only like 7 goals last season none of which where the winning goal.
Also Tottenham look like they may pip them to Sturridge too i read this morning. Unless Sturridge is willing to join a club on the basis of their prestigious history.
But come on. Do you remember who he scored against? A goal against Ireland and a goal against Italy when the job was already done. Don't forget they paid about 60 million euro's for Torres and he scored only like 7 goals last season none of which where the winning goal.
Despite scoring two against Ireland, his performance was still good. Can't take away how a player performs (especially one ridiculed), irrelevant of the opposition. Though it did make things easier for Spain as a whole. It was also something that I'm sure he needed. A game where he can stand out and contribute in a meaningful way. Even the littlest games can make a big impact on someone. Torres destroying Leicester in the cup last season set him up for a decent run of performances elsewhere IIRC.
Anyway, I think he will stand up far more next season as a result of his confidence no doubt taking a boost from this Summer. It's definitely something you wish for anyway. He'll probably work even harder knowing that Drogba isn't around to carry the team, regardless of what other striker/s are signed.
I'm a huge fan of Torres so I wish the best for him no matter what.
But come on. Do you remember who he scored against? A goal against Ireland and a goal against Italy when the job was already done. Don't forget they paid about 60 million euro's for Torres and he scored only like 7 goals last season none of which where the winning goal.
Torres looked sharp as fuck on his last appearances of the season. He should definitely be trusted on so he could build some confidence and maybe get back to his best. That won't happen at Chelsea though.
Despite scoring two against Ireland, his performance was still good. Can't take away how a player performs (especially one ridiculed), irrelevant of the opposition. Though it did make things easier for Spain as a whole. It was also something that I'm sure he needed. A game where he can stand out and contribute in a meaningful way. Even the littlest games can make a big impact on someone. Torres destroying Leicester in the cup last season set him up for a decent run of performances elsewhere IIRC.
Anyway, I think he will stand up far more next season as a result of his confidence no doubt taking a boost from this Summer. It's definitely something you wish for anyway. He'll probably work even harder knowing that Drogba isn't around to carry the team, regardless of what other striker/s are signed.
I'm a huge fan of Torres so I wish the best for him no matter what.
True about that destroying Leister City. But next season will be his second season so now he has do deliver. He has to make it this season or it's probably over. But I loved the Torres who played for Liverpool FC that was a brilliant footballer. He was really great playing for Liverpool. But its sad that Spain plays 4-6-0 when they have strikes like Torres, Fernando Llorente and Alvaro Negredo on the bench.
They can't do what Liverpool did with Suarez and come out and support him.
I honesty think they have to fine him and maybe even suspend him. He can't remain the captain. All the clubs sign up to Kick racism out, UEFA Respect and Chelsea even had Right 2 Play on their shirts last season. Now some of those aren't direct anti-racism campaigns but I think they pretty much cover it or can appear to do so from face value.
if he is found guilty, Chelsea will have a headache that's for sure.
Chelsea should just say "we're dealing with it internally" and put up a middle finger to the high-horse riding masses who are just looking for someone to crucify.
Chelsea should just say "we're dealing with it internally" and put up a middle finger to the high-horse riding masses who are just looking for someone to crucify.
Exactly. Fuck the publics' faux moral outrage at mere racial abuse spat right in someone's face. Besides he was probably just 'aving a larf with Anton who's now gone and taken it too seriously.
Exactly. Fuck the publics' faux moral outrage at mere racial abuse spat right in someone's face. Besides he was probably just 'aving a larf with Anton who's now gone and taken it too seriously.
Publically humiliating someone for publically racially abusing a fellow professional in the course of their employment hardly seems like a regressive societal trait. Not an ideal situation either but i find it curious that that's where you've directed your ire.
He was a damn good signing and served the club well. Didn't complain and did his job perfectly. Goodluck to him in China. Will remember his goal against Bayern(for us) and his goal against Madrid(for Sevilla).
Arsene Wenger: I am a victim... I lost Nasri, Clichy & Fabregas at an age where they should've been playing their best football for Arsenal. I never left the club when I could have. I could have left 10 times to join another club but I didn’t.
It's really hard for anyone to not like Iniesta, he is just too awesome. But for me from the Spanish players its hard to pick between Puyol or Xavi as favourite. Will suck when they retire.
Haha I know right, I'm rarely posting anymore because its mainly discussions on Mad Men, Drive soundtrack, a few other off topic things, ridiclous twitter rumours(LOL villa + 13 mil for RVP HAHAHA, found it funny considering that Villas left is better than RVPs). Forgot to mention John Terry.
For forwards, anyone but that overrated RVP, simply not good enough, rather have Jeffren, Bojan or a 16 year old from our B team(exaggerating here...kinda).
Defensive mid? I think masch can still pull off that role or maybe Yaya is coming back? Doubt it though, City wouldnt sell arguably their most important player after Kompany(some would say equally important).
Here is another fantastic one, this one is about Barcelona and the 08/09 team. That amazing team. While Barcelona are still great now, the 08/09 team was the perfect distillery of Class football and amazing results. Makes me giddy for the new season every time I watch it. I just wish I had savoured this season more than I did while it was on.
MEH(Messi, Eto'o, Henry) was fucking amazing. Truly great attacking play in 08/09. Killed every team off 4-0 before the first half finished. MVP(Messi Villa Pedro) is great too but not as lethal and amazing as MEH.
I seem to quote you a lot Messi Noticed Fady does too.
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Just realised after reading through my post, I must really hate rvp. :lol
Publically humiliating someone for publically racially abusing a fellow professional in the course of their employment hardly seems like a regressive societal trait.
If you're speaking purely about the employment procedure in the aftermath then that will always be dealt with internally as a matter of course. Practical issue being that he's too well paid to be fired and i'd be willing to bet he wont be. If a well paid banker had done the same in public to a fellow professional then you can bet there'd be a public outcry and he'd be fired. You seem to think this isn't appropriate for footballers?
Should Terry be found not guilty I expect someone to photoshop John Terry in full Champions League Chelsea kit celebrating behind John Terry coming out of court.
Crown's case is that words were "uttered in response to goading by Mr Ferdinand on the issue of his extra-marital affair, rather than by...way of exaggerated & instant querying of a perceived false allegation."
Dan Roan
The court is currently showing unbroadcast footage in the John Terry case, this may be key evidence-Nik
If you're speaking purely about the employment procedure in the aftermath then that will always be dealt with internally as a matter of course. Practical issue being that he's too well paid to be fired. If a well paid banker had done the same in public to a fellow professional then you can bet there'd be a public outcry. You seem to think this isn't appropriate for footballers?
People in the public eye are always held to a higher standard, so no I don't think it would go without public out cry.
What I'm saying is that there is something particularly untoward about being an "audience" to a court case, and demanding some ridiculous punishment, when every one of us has said something we regret.
@FootballFan don't forget Barca also now has Alexis Sanchez. He still needs to adjust a bit but he is in potential a brilliant winger and striker. He is really good.
Have City really managed to attract that many new fans ? I think that accusations of glory hunting to be silly but I don't think it even applies to City yet.
Bayern have made an official statement on their website about Pirlo. "We did not make an offer and we did not talk with Juventus "
Also some interesting stats from Opta!
-The two players to make the most interceptions in Serie A last season were Lucio (140) and Chiellini (124).
-Andre Schürrle created more chances from open play (40) in the 2011-12 Bundesliga than any other Bayer Leverkusen player.
The only team I see Tiote leaving us for is Chelsea, who could actually give him a starting role. Essien is out of sorts and Mikel is average. Romeu isn't a first-teamer week-in, week-out yet and will probably fuck off back to Barca at some point. Hell I wouldn't be surprised if it happened this Summer with Keita leaving.
@FootballFan don't forget Barca also now has Alexis Sanchez. He still needs to adjust a bit but he is in potential a brilliant winger and striker. He is really good.
Wow, I forgot about Sanchez as stupid as that may sound lol. SMH. He had a damn great first season and I am excited as hell to see more. Villa-Messi-Sanchez with Pedro, Tello/Cuenca, Afellay on the bench sounds good to me for forwards.
Thiago, Cesc, Xavi, Iniesta, Busquets, Masch sounds a bit thin though. Definitely need reinforcements there imo(especially with cesc playing false9, masch in CB all the time and with Keita leaving).
Montoya and Adriano are good enough back-ups for RB/LB but lacking in the CB area with just Puyol(who is injured all the time), Pique(who is usually inconsistent without Puyol barking at him), Mascherano is fine.. so yeah at least 1 CB, maybe Fontas will step up but I don't think he is ready.
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Btw WriterGK who do you support ? Chelsea? Aston Villa?(just naming teams here lol)
Terry won't face a charge IMO. I think his defence will put enough doubt over the accusation.
That then makes it very very interesting for the FA. The Suarez case likely would have faced similar doubt if heard in a court, but of course it wasn't and he was charged. Now...can they charge JT in a similar way if a court declares him innocent?
The trial is on going so we'll see, just my feeling from what we are hearing this morning that he won't be found guilty.
Best nugget so far has to be Cole telling Ferdinand "you can't talk to JT like that!".
Terry won't face a charge IMO. I think his defence will put enough doubt over the accusation.
That then makes it very very interesting for the FA. The Suarez case likely would have faced similar doubt if heard in a court, but of course it wasn't and he was charged. Now...can they charge JT in a similar way if a court declares him innocent?
The trial is on going so we'll see, just my feeling from what we are hearing this morning that he won't be found guilty.
Best nugget so far has to be Cole telling Ferdinand "you can't talk to JT like that!".
They can and they will if they indeed believe him to be guilty beyond reasonable doubt. You just want an excuse to call him a racist even if he is found innocent by questioning the credibility of the legal system.
They can and they will if they indeed believe him to be guilty beyond reasonable doubt. You just want an excuse to call him a racist even if he is found innocent by questioning the credibility of the legal system.
