Hazard Joining Chelsea

[lee-mcfc]

ever since he said he will wait untill the chelsea match i knew he'd pick them

just shows if they lost he wouldn't have even considered them...

great player with a massive ego we don't need another.

announcing where you are going to play on twitter is so sad.



there are other players out there other than him

 

[KenTheLandlord]

They must be doing something right in the way they conduct transfers. Everyone was after Lukaku and they landed him, I'm sure there were a few after Mikel and they landed him as well. Now it's Hazard, and half of Europe were after him - and they've done it again. Maybe they have thrown money at him, but if it gets you your man, then why not?

Because Hazard is not Lionel Messi. Not worth throwing all your money at him. I want players who are looking at the long term prospects of the club they are joining. Not just the agents pay deal.

There wasonly Man Utd after Mikeland after Utd had signed him, Chelsea had to py compensation.

Iirc there was only us and Chelsea after Lukaku.

Now having remembered those 2, not exactly roaring successes, i really feel happier we have missed out of Hazard.

He will be whining before Xmas.

 

[Bluemanc100]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

I forgot that you were "Champions of Europe" I clearly failed to see past the "World Defending Champions" mantle............. forgive me

I would hope that when we win the Chumps League (and we will) it will with a little more panache!>?!

 

[jonmcity]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

Agree you have a good signing, he will be good for you, and you will be more competitive next year. I still expect us to end up above you however. Well done on wining the CL. think it was karma for the Barca joke game and the pens against the rags. See you next season, we will give him grief however when you are 3 0 down at the Etihad.

 

[TCIB]

Didn't even pause eating my cornflakes when i saw it, no idea why some have got so miffed about it tbh.

We have plenty of guys in that area, he would only have been complimenting us.

I honestly do not mind one bit...BUT but if it was utd he went to then i would have been pissed of.
They are in severe trouble in that area so seeing them miss Hazard is no bad thing.
Chelsea were not dire in that area due to Mata but they defo needed more to challenge us hard next season. They will do that now and it will be a better season for it at the top.

Again, well done getting this lad Chelsea lets make it a blue 1-2 next season, you second though hopefully :p

 

[zola]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

I forgot that you were "Champions of Europe" I clearly failed to see past the "World Defending Champions" mantle............. forgive me

I would hope that when we win the Chumps League (and we will) it will with a little more panache!>?!

You probably will and trust me when the time comes you won't give a toss how you won it as long as you're holding the trophy.....as for panache gatecrashing the mother of all parties, because as far as Munich were concerned the trophy was theirs already, never been anywhere like that in my life..... have to say there was a certain panache in doing that.

 

[samharris]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

So who agreed the 'playing time' ??

 

[bobrivers]

I would hope that when we win the Chumps League (and we will) it will with a little more panache!>?!

Maybe you should concentrate on qualifying through the group stage first.

Can't believe a sheer arrogance of some here.

 

[Neville Kneville]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

He's dropped an enormous bollock imo.

Mancini would have advanced him as a player very very quickly & he could have learned so much from Silva. Now he'll end up being taught different tactics by several different managers.<br /><br />-- Tue May 29, 2012 9:29 am --<br /><br />

I would hope that when we win the Chumps League (and we will) it will with a little more panache!>?!

Maybe you should concentrate on qualifying through the group stage first.

Can't believe a sheer arrogance of some here.

He didn't say we'd win it next season, just that we'd win it, and sooner or later we will.

 

[zola]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

Agree you have a good signing, he will be good for you, and you will be more competitive next year. I still expect us to end up above you however. Well done on wining the CL. think it was karma for the Barca joke game and the pens against the rags. See you next season, we will give him grief however when you are 3 0 down at the Etihad.

Cheers it's been a while coming and since coming back the funniest thing has been seeing the goons intense level of bitterness...first London club.

If we're 3-0 down at the Etihad I would expect no less...IF....a blue 1-2 next season works for me, us first of course ;-)

 

[Anonymous]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

I'd agree in the main with this. Good luck to the lad, but given the way it has all been played out, you probably wouldn't be surprised if he was at the root of any future dressing room unrest. Be interesting how he gets on with personalities/egos like Terry - hope Eden's missus stays in France for her own sake ;-)

The other negatives I'd add are that whilst Chelsea won the Champs League (congrats again; so chuffed for you's and so glad you put one up those arrogant cunts from Bayern), the team finished 6th this season. Clearly a major rebuild needed and probably a new manager - if not now, then certainly not too far into the season if results don't go according to plan should you keep Di Mateo. As has been pointed out elsewhere, given Roman's penchant for interfering and such, I believe the lad has taken a big gamble, in spite of all the selling points in your post.

Lots of ifs and buts, I know; I suppose the proof of the pudding will be in the eating.

EDIT:

Forgot to add - can we have Torres off you on the cheap?!

 

[zola]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

So who agreed the 'playing time' ??

To be a fair I suspect nobody has agreed playing time but it's a no brainer that he will walk into the team ahead oF malouda or kalou.....faark me i sometimes wonder if i could get in ahead of that pair.

 

[Ntini77]

Best of luck to him.

Bet he flops.

 

[BezzMCFC]

How does he know he is going to start for chelsea, they dont even have a manager....

he's just a shit david silva anyway.

 

[The Game 77]

The whole Hazard saga has made the lad look like a prima donna who makes Mario look normal

 

[dref619]

A few level headed posts on here but a lot of you are sounding more and more like bitter scousers and gooners.

You can't get every player you want and to be honest can't quite work out why you were after him in the first place as you already spent fortunes landing the likes of Silva and Nasri.

The whole saga was drawn out but came to head when we won the champions league as all of a sudden we were European champions and could offer champions league football next season, hence the back tracking on "joining a manchester club"

Chelsea's goalkeeper and defence is as good as any in the premier, defensive midfield also second to none. Chelsea currently lack a couple of creative players to supplement Mata and to feed Torres, once or if that is in place we will challenge again...if you don't think so just wait and see.

From Hazards perspective the deal was done with all three clubs, so it's not about money, it was about playing time,champions league and location. Chelsea were crying out for a player of his type far more than City hence more likely playing time, and having been to Manchester plenty of times I like it, but it's not London and if you ask most foreigners London is viewed favourably above anywhere in England. Then you can throw into the mix that Joe Cole has probably spoken highly of Chelsea and the lad's decision was made.

I don't think this is a great loss to City as they have strength in his position and as I said earlier couldn't work out why they were chasing. They should be putting together a mega offer to land Van Persie now that would be a statement of intent.

can see why he's made the decision on footballing and location decision.
my one qualm is your comment about your defence tbh. imo its a fair way off the defences of city/united. you conceded the same amount of goals as sunderland in the league, more than spurs and nearly 20 more than us. it's alright being defensively sound when you've got 10 men defending an onslaught as the sheer amount of bodies ( and a bit of luck) does the trick, but it's a completely different kettle of fish when you're being broke at on the counter. out of Kompany/Lecott, Vidic/Ferdinand and Terry/cahill (or luiz) your lot would come last every time for me.

congratulations on the champions league win and on signing hazard, he really is a great talent.

 

[Anonymous]

Good luck to the lad, wish fellow bluemooners would stop being so bitter about it

 

[GStar]

I do think it's a strange decision considering his own stipulations:

"I want to play the number 10 role behind the striker." Chelsea have Mata

"I want to be guarenteed playing time." Chelsea have no manager.

I also think this entire transfer has been a bit under hand; since when has a player been able to announce 'his' new team on twitter? I couldn't see us or Utd allowing that, given Abramovich's need to interfere, i can see him agreeing to something like that... as long as he got his man.

It'll be a big season for Chelsea next year, Abramovich has shown he'll back the old guard over a major investment in his manager, therefore the players can and perhaps will look to rule the dressing room reglardless of who the manager is.

I've no idea how Cheslea will fit Mata and Hazard into the same team, but it will be an interesting team to watch next year.

I just think they've got so many internal obstacles to try and overcome before they even think about playing a competitive game. They should ahve backed AVB as he seemed to be rebuilding for the long term, as it stands i think they're a ticking time bomb in the current circumstances.

 

[The Doctor]

We can't sign everybody!

 

[samharris]

We can't sign everybody!

Not even June yet,glad this was sorted when it was.
Plenty of time to shop elsewhere..