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Arjen Robben

Discussion in 'Chelsea' started by District Line, Apr 23, 2013.

  1. District Line

    District Line Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    With Gotze going to Bayern that's likely to be the end for Robben there. Would anyone else welcome his return? Always felt he had unfinished business at the Bridge personally and we lack a player that can play effectively both wings.

    Can't help but feel if we had a front 4 of Mata, Robben, Hazard and whoever comes in as striker we would be near untouchable, play Oscar deeper and Ramires alongside him (although I rate Mikel).

    His injuries mean that like with RVP he could almost certainly play well into his 30s.

    Just a thought maybe. Depends on Schurrle as well of course.
     
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  2. Drogs

    Drogs Well-Known Member

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    I'd definitely take him.
     
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  3. ollyday

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    id have him back only worry is he is a bit injury prone
     
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  4. CPofL KTBFFH

    CPofL KTBFFH New Member

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    No thanks.
    Good player but his age and injury record make it not worth it.

    Not sure what a 29yo crock goes for but we could definitely put the money to better use.
     
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  5. ChelseaCOE2012

    ChelseaCOE2012 Well-Known Member

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    Not in a million years, awful attitude so so selfish and cocky, poor injury record and isn't even that good anymore.
     
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  6. Bucks Blue

    Bucks Blue Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    I wouldn;t take him back. He was great for us but he is now 29, very injury prone and imo, he's very selfish... Wouldn't have him here again
     
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  7. King Ossie64

    King Ossie64 Well-Known Member

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    No, he had one great year then got sussed out then he bottled it just like he did in Munich. Nice guy big ego don't need too many more of those in SW6. <ok>
     
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  8. Drogs

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    bollocks, one of the best wingers on the planet!
     
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  9. RonnieCFC

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    He was awesome tonight, my god he can run fast for a 29 year old absolutely blistering pace!!
     
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  10. Goldeneye175

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    Would be epic!

    Hazard and Robben on each wing, Eden reprising the role of Duff <yikes>
     
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  11. Chelsea Pensioner

    Chelsea Pensioner Well-Known Member

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    He's older, wiser and a better player now.
     
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  12. DferPolarBear

    DferPolarBear Well-Known Member

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    Would anyone welcome Damian Duff back...... I thought so.
     
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  13. King Ossie64

    King Ossie64 Well-Known Member

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    Was.
     
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  14. seanDCFC

    seanDCFC New Member

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    Robben bossed that game last light, he was superb.
     
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  15. Cech-Headguard

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    a very underrated player in my opinion we destroyed teams with Duff and Robben on either flank.
     
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  16. StanDMan

    StanDMan Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    exactly - will welcome him without any thoughts..
     
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  17. BelugaWhale

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    No. Bad idea.

    We have too much emerging talent competing for game time to accommodate Robben.
     
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