[Kiz]

when the rumours first came up they didnt make sense at all. lloris is one of the best keepers around, outside of the usual mentioned ones, he's captain of a big national team and a big club. should be commanding about 20 mil.

and they paid about 6 mil for him.

[FrayedEndsOfSanity]

Originally Posted by Rush

Lloris would be better than your first choice, would you guys really spend money on a keeper that is going to be ahead of the guy you've been developing who is now coming into his own?

No.

Additionally I don't see AW paying the amount being bandied about on a GK either. He will keep faith with Sczesny.

[Razor King]

Originally Posted by Rush

Lloris would be better than your first choice, would you guys really spend money on a keeper that is going to be ahead of the guy you've been developing who is now coming into his own?

There is not much difference, but at this point, yes.

I wouldn't have any problem if Wenger signed him. Szczesny was poor in the second half of the season and the only reason people don't notice this is because of the difference in class between him and Almunia/Fabianski. They make Woj look world class. With Szczesny, we eventually have a GK who can join an elite list, but he's far more stupid right now.

[Cliffy Byro]

Haven't done my predictions yet:

1. Manchester United
2. Chelsea
3. Man City (Reckon they'll get far in the CL tho, semi finals i think)
4.Tottenham



18. Aston Villa
19. Southampton
20. Wigan

[Razor King]

My new predictions now that van Persie is gone:

1. Chelsea
2. City
3. United
4. Spurs
5. Arsenal
6. Liverpool

[Joel]

Chelsea will be lucky to get 4th with the crap business we are doing.

[FrayedEndsOfSanity]

1. Utd;
2. City
3. Chelsea
4. Arsenal
5. Spurs
6. Newcastle.

I don't think RVP leaving is all doom and gloom to be honest. If Giroud and Podolski adapt well, they will get us goals, perhaps enough to secure a fourth placed finish. Also I think if Spurs lose both Modric and VDV and if rumours regarding their departures are true, they will struggle.

[Joel]

Originally Posted by Joel

Chelsea will be lucky to get 4th with the crap business we are doing.

That sounds ungrateful because we just signed Hazard and Marin, but the fact that we seem to refuse to look at the centre of midfield is pissing me off. Only flimsy links to Modric who is off to Madrid anyway.

On top of that, we want Maicon. And links to Ibrahimovic today. This isn't 2008!

And now Schurrle (who I wouldn't mind, but sort out the things that are desperate first). We should be offering Madrid £15m for Sahin (they have barely used him and got him for cheap, they can't be demanding a lot for him, fuck them). This could solve their money issue for Modric, so it might look inviting.

I keep hearing about bridging the gap between us and Manchester and challenging on all fronts. Impossible with this squad. It's not good enough.

[BANKSY]

I think the title will be staying in Manchester next season , Chelsea will improve to 3rd but I don't see Di Matteo leading them to the title.

[Chain Gang Soldier]

Manchester City
Manchester United
Chelsea
Arsenal(Yup)
Spurs
Pool
Newcastle

As things from the window Stand I'd say. Chelsea still have to improve that centre half position but everywhere else tops what the other 5 teams have I'd say