2011

jerrod · Post #1181 » by **jerrod** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:20 pm

i'd swing for the fences at 20 mil

IronChef · Post #1182 » by **IronChef** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:24 pm

Hells no, I'd much rather spend that 20 MIl on Podolski, Reus, Abel Hernandez, etc.

jerrod · Post #1183 » by **jerrod** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:52 pm

i'm not gonna be too upset as long as we go out and get a real striker. i definitely see the appeal of thinking that a new situation could turn it around for torres

IronChef · Post #1184 » by **IronChef** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:00 pm

A new start in Chelsea didn't help though, he's just lost it. Plus, I would prefer someone more versatile, who can play effectively on the wing as well, if needed.

Post #1185 » by **5DOM** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:46 pm

Club's already denied that report, but if it were true, I think a lot of clubs would be interested thinking that they could revive him. He's obviously regressed as a player but it doesn't help that the current Chelsea squad doesn't suit his style. Personally I think big clubs should stay away from him because of all the negative media attention he could bring with him. They are going to be writing about him every time he sits on the bench or doesn't score.

IronChef · Post #1186 » by **IronChef** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:56 pm

Maybe a return to Spain and Atletico would be good for him?

Myth111 · Post #1187 » by **Myth111** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:33 pm

Some people think he should sign with a team like Valencia.

blake+cp3 · Post #1188 » by **blake+cp3** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:07 pm

nmabdi28 wrote:torres is apparently on sale in january for a 20 mill asking price. whos going to take the risk?

Barcelona

Batu7 · Post #1189 » by **Batu7** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 1:36 am

I really don't think Chelsea would sell Torres. And even if they did, they wouldn't sell him to Arsenal.

IronChef · Post #1190 » by **IronChef** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 4:08 am

Maybe Baeca now with Villa hurt. RvP to Barca rumours about to go through the roof.

MaliBrah · Post #1191 » by **MaliBrah** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:07 am

dont think torres would work out at barca , if he cant play in the spanish system i dont see him fitting in with the barcelona system. Strikers like him and ibra just dont work out in that system.

Post #1192 » by **Shaazzam** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:11 pm

nmabdi28 wrote:dont think torres would work out at barca , if he cant play in the spanish system i dont see him fitting in with the barcelona system. Strikers like him and ibra just dont work out in that system.

Can you explain this please? I love the sport but I really don't know the tactics that well.

Post #1193 » by **5DOM** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:29 pm

Torres' biggest strength has always been his pace, but you don't need much of that when you play for Barca because most teams usually play 11 men behind the ball against Barca anyway. IMO first touch, ball control, work rate, off-the-ball movement and passing are much more desirable qualities for them and Torres while decent isn't really known for those.

Post #1194 » by **Shaazzam** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:37 pm

Nice, thanks for the reply!

Jugs · Post #1195 » by **Jugs** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:12 am

found this on reddit

Post #1196 » by **Slava** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 12:05 pm

blake+cp3 wrote:
nmabdi28 wrote:torres is apparently on sale in january for a 20 mill asking price. whos going to take the risk?

Barcelona

Too tall but dives well.

Post #1197 » by **5DOM** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 4:55 pm

Kean vs Coyle, who gets sacked first?

Post #1198 » by **Slava** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 5:13 pm

Kean but he won't get fired.

How the hell did Newcastle not score in that game and if it was possible, Obertan looks completely lost now.

Post #1199 » by **5DOM** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:18 pm

Boring first half. Too slow and lazy.

Post #1200 » by **Slava** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:25 pm

Ashley Cole is so important for Chelsea's attacks he might just be the 2nd best offensive player in the team aside from Mata.