posted Jul 6, 2009

Since when does 'snap up' mean paying £18m for a left back who wont add much to the team? He is hardly a bargain there or an awesome deal.

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posted Jul 6, 2009

Since when does 'snap up' mean paying £18m for a left back who wont add much to the team? He is hardly a bargain there or an awesome deal.

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You mean left winger who'll offer the team width.

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posted Jul 6, 2009

This is probably the most realistic price paid for a player this summer in a ridiculously inflated market. Zhirkov is to many the most complete left sider in the game, he can tackle, crosses well, dribbles well, is very quick and has great stamina. Allied to Terry staying put, Chelsea have cemented their defensive unit and added extra width. Zhirkov has provided options right down the left side....a snip!!!

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posted Jul 7, 2009

Also means we can have an effective 3-5-2. As good as Ashley is, he oesn't work in a 3-5-2.

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posted Jul 8, 2009

didier drogba is an over rated player who has a poor work rate and who i think is only playing for us for the money, i say get clint dempsey?

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posted Jul 8, 2009

instead of zhirkov i think carlo should of gone for dempsey, great player with a good work rate and cheap?

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posted Jul 8, 2009

To be honest, I don't really know that much about him. WIth his fellow countryman Andrei Arshavin and Roman Pavychenko also plying their trade in England, I am sure he will have seeked much needed advice from the duo about whether or not it would be good at this stage of his career to move to the capital, to Chelsea, to Stamford Bridge. At left back supposedly, he should be a solid player. Nothing flashy, just someone who goes about his business with minimum fuss.

But, Chelsea have Ashley Cole. Because of this, I cannot fully understand why they have decided to spend a considerable amount of money in £18m on someone who may not be a first team regular. Maybe he will play at centre back or as an orthodox left wing back, if Ancelotti feels he needs to find room in the team for them both. If someone can enlighten me as to why Zhirkov has been signed and how he would fit into Chelsea's team, that would be very pleasing.

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posted Jul 8, 2009

He isn't a left-back; he plays anywhere on the left-hand side. It is therefore safe to assume that he will be battling it out with Malouda for that left-wing spot - Ashley Cole will quite rightly retain his place at left-back. Also, implying that he is a simple player who plays with 'minimum fuss' is way wide of the mark. He is fast, tricky and has bags of ability from what I can tell. Case in point:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhjJuc2Qxek

More than just a player with minimum fuss, if you ask me. From those I've spoken to - and from what I saw at Euro 2008 - this guy is supposedly one of the most underrated players in world football, which has me very excited.

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posted Jul 23, 2009

Guys,
U know what, you just do not reckon how lucky u r whilst bought that magician from our PFC CSKA Moscow. Yes, he is left winger. Perhaps one of top players in the world. On top of that he is extremely shy in real life, and he becomes an furious beast on left flank...

Just to to youtube and u ll see his goals and goal attempts...

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posted Jul 26, 2009

Scored a good goal against Milan on his debut. Looks a very good signing. Perhaps the new Robben for us

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