Re: The Petr Cech Thread

by Shed Thu Apr 03, 2014 1:50 pm

In an ideal world, Courtois would be brought back and Cech would be retained so the 2 would be healthy competition for one another.

Whether the club would be able to swing that is another matter, however...

by El Chelsea Fuerte Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:19 pm

no, not even because of healthy competition, just sell cech and bring back courtois

by Shed Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:42 pm

So you've got a better possible No.2 than Cech in your mind, do ya?

Do tell.

by El Chelsea Fuerte Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:47 pm

Yeah, Schwarzer would be a better No. 2

could you imagine all the media stories if Cech is benched? Also what about potential unrest in the squad? Seeing Cech on the bench would be a shock to many.

If Courtois is performing at a higher level than Cech (which I believe he is) then bring him back, put Cech on the market immediately while his sale value is still high and be done with it. You only need one top keeper at a club.

by Art Morte Thu Apr 03, 2014 5:26 pm

Benching Cech shouldn't be an option, the guy's turning 32 in May, for a goalkeeper he's got at least a couple of good years left in him, maybe more.

That said, it would be stupid of Chelsea to lose a young talent like Courtois by hanging onto Cech for too long. I think their both contracts are until 2016, so it's a bit of an issue since there's this noise coming from Courtois' camp that he might prefer to leave Chelsea since he's not playing there anyway.

If there's the opportunity to sell Cech this summer, you probably should take it and have Courtois playing for you. Although it's a bit cold, because Cech has been at the club for 10 years and been a great servant and is still a top-class keeper. But if he's your number one next season, too, and Courtois doesn't sign an extension, you'll be in real danger of losing the young lad.

by Shed Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:37 pm

by El Chelsea Fuerte Sun Apr 13, 2014 10:46 pm

Art Morte wrote:Benching Cech shouldn't be an option, the guy's turning 32 in May, for a goalkeeper he's got at least a couple of good years left in him, maybe more.

That said, it would be stupid of Chelsea to lose a young talent like Courtois by hanging onto Cech for too long. I think their both contracts are until 2016, so it's a bit of an issue since there's this noise coming from Courtois' camp that he might prefer to leave Chelsea since he's not playing there anyway.

If there's the opportunity to sell Cech this summer, you probably should take it and have Courtois playing for you. Although it's a bit cold, because Cech has been at the club for 10 years and been a great servant and is still a top-class keeper. But if he's your number one next season, too, and Courtois doesn't sign an extension, you'll be in real danger of losing the young lad.

exactly thanks

by Kick Mon Apr 14, 2014 6:30 am

Cech

by Shed Tue Apr 22, 2014 5:35 pm

Confirmed dislocated shoulder.

by Kick Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:02 pm

Real Shame, Looks like Schwarzer is going to see out most of the season with us.

by Robespierre Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:15 pm

tbh I don't understand why you would take a GK old 42 as 2nd goalkeeper considering Cech is always prone to injuries

by Shed Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:16 pm

We tried to sign John Ruddy but that didn't pan out Laughing

by Soul Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:26 pm

Robespierre wrote:tbh I don't understand why you would take a GK old 42 as 2nd goalkeeper considering Cech is always prone to injuries

It was a choice between Schwarzer and Hilario/Turnbull Laughing

Cech's not that injury prone anyway

by Soul Tue Apr 22, 2014 7:28 pm

Mourinho confirms Cech and Terry is out for the rest of the season while the former could still make an appearance should we make the final.

I think it's still too early to write off Cech since he'll go through medical evaluations before a final call is made

by Shed Fri May 02, 2014 11:00 pm

by Shed Wed May 07, 2014 9:59 pm

Petr Cech undergoes surgery for shoulder injury:
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has undergone successful surgery on his shoulder injury, the club have announced, which will keep the veteran shot-stopper out for 8-10 weeks
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2622900/Petr-Cech-undergoes-surgery-shoulder-injury-Chelsea-keeper-10-weeks.html

by Shed Thu May 15, 2014 3:45 pm

https://twitter.com/PetrCech

Big Pete has finally arrived on twitter Proud

by huntsman Thu May 15, 2014 3:52 pm

I want Courtois to take over. It's about time.

by Shed Mon May 26, 2014 9:17 am

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech set to follow David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain:
The French champions are targeting the Stamford Bridge veteran stopper as Chelsea prepare to welcome Thibaut Courtois back
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-goalkeeper-petr-cech-set-3604246

by Kick Mon May 26, 2014 9:23 am

I find that hilarious tbh.

They have Sirigu, who is younger, they also have to start selling before they can buy anyone else, so it would only happen in some kind of trade. Not a straight deal.

Since that isn't mentioned, I doubt it.

by Shed Mon May 26, 2014 9:30 am

You think that was 'hilarious'? You ain't seen nuthin yet....

Tottenham target Chelsea's Petr Cech to replace French stopper Hugo Lloris:
Spurs are expecting to lose Lloris this summer after failing to secure Champions League football, and are eyeing up London rival Chelsea's Petr Cech to succeed him
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/tottenham-target-chelseas-petr-cech-3602305

by Kick Mon May 26, 2014 9:35 am

by Kick Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:25 am

Viktor Kolar wrote:Petr starts the pre-season with Chelsea, nothing is changing. The manager hasn't told him that he no longer has plans with him. The healing process of the dislocated shoulder is going better than expected.

Viktor is Petr's agent. Very interesting.

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2014/7/3/5867055/cech-to-start-the-pre-season-with-chelsea

by Kick Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:50 am

More quotes from Viktor:

"Nothing changes. He has two years left on his Chelsea contract and has an interest to continue there. Mourinho did not tell him that he would not count on him anymore."

"We have not been given any signals that Petr would be made available [for transfer]. If that was the case, though, you have to realise that Petr is one of the world's top goalkeepers and has a certain salary. There are not many clubs who could afford to sign him."

"If he were to leave, we're discussing two or three clubs in the world. The situation has developed in a way, of course, but for now he is staying at Chelsea"

"Petr isn't 20 any more. His family are satisfied living in London. Petr is satisfied at Chelsea and there is interest in his services even after his active football career, so that they would want him to continue in some position at the club."

"Paris Saint-Germain have shown interest and we have also communicated with Monaco."

"[If the situation changed,] I would get in touch with Zubizarreta (Barcelona) and people at Real Madrid. These are clubs we would consider if Chelsea wanted to get rid of Petr. We would also consider Bayern but they have Neuer there. Then there are leagues Petr would not go to. For instance, the Serie A, because clubs in that league have problems."

All in all, very interesting.

by Shed Thu Jul 03, 2014 10:04 am

by Shed Fri Jul 11, 2014 11:32 pm

José Mourinho to offer Petr Cech vice-captaincy in bid to keep goalkeeper at Chelsea:
José Mourinho is set to offer goalkeeper Petr Cech the vice-captaincy at Chelsea in a bid to keep him at Stamford Bridge
http://metro.co.uk/2014/07/11/petr-cech-to-be-offered-vice-captaincy-as-jose-mourinho-bids-to-keep-goalkeeper-at-chelsea-4794931/

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