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i think there is no coincidence that things have improved and johnson isnt playing.

And Poulsen! Lucas was huge tho - maybe now that he's finally not being partnered with another DM he's showing us what he's really got.

Kelly struggled against Drogba (but that's not unusual to say of any defender these days), but for the rest he was really solid, and will have taken heart from this game. Pity for Soto that he missed the game, but maybe that was a blessing in disguise, cos I'm sure that Carra was down for more right back duty and that may have tripped us up. Hopefully Roy continues to keep Carra as a CB and use Kelly a bit more.

I know that's all off-topic, but we looked a better side because some of the fat and the out-of-position stuff had been culled by necessity. Hope Roy takes this lesson to heart.

Ok, how does this sound
Johnson on the right
Dirk/Maxi on the left
Cole in the hole (sound )
Steve and Raul in the centre
All behind Torres

Lucas deserves his spot after the last few games

No way.. Cole can be vital to us.. He got some important assists for us at start of season in europa league.. Now the team is getting stronger so cole will be lethal for opponents.. I don't think it's a big concern with so many games to go where players will need rest and ofcourse injuries are inevitable so all the players who are worth to be in will get their chance..

i like cole. and im rooting for him. but he is yet to contribute, and thats a worry.

He is a silky player with a brain full of trickery. He can pass, shoot and dribble which we are lacking at the moment. When on form, he is in the same league as Torres and Gerrard. Someone that can change a game instantly. We saw how he score goals against us when he was with Chelsea. Hopefully he will hit his top form soon. To leave this guy on a bench will be a big mistake.

Joe cole needs to be playing in a team that's high on confidence and playing good football. People seem to forget that joe was constantly put on the wings for Chelsea and England, and he hasn't played much football in the middle in his career.

Me personally, i'd rather kept benayoun than sign cole if given the choice. Cole is past it injurys have took it's toll on him and the managers who he's played for don't rate him in the middle for a reason, even Roy

no wayyyyyyyy cole is better the maxi you cant judge cole on his form when we where playin [oops]

Cole can be a good impact player but I have my doubts if he can fit into the current scheme of things and he does not like playing on the flank