That is the question. I, being a Birmingham fan, hope he stays with B'ham. But what do all you Chelsea fans think? He's scored more goals than Mutu, Crespo, Hasselbaink and Gudjohnsen this season, so I think he'll fancy his chances with them next season. But, I hope he stays with B'ham, as he has been a critical part of our push for a CL spot this season.
I would like to see him back at the Bridge, but I think his fate is linked to that of Ranieri's, if Claudio stays there is a chance of him returning to the Bridge, if Ranieri goes I think he will be up for sale. However he is sure to get a good price after this seasons performance and I know more people than Bruce are interested. Can you afford him?
I'm not sure, it depends on his price. I think he will take the bulk of our transfer-budget, if we can afford him, anyway.
I say we keep him. As good as JFH has been lately, I don't think we should count on anything like that next year from him. If I'm wrong...better to get rid of him a year too early than a year too late... Bottom line, JFH is getting old and Forssell has proven himself as a Premiership scorer. What's to think about?
Forssell needs a season in the first team at Chelsea, but with our big squad numbers, I expect next season we will see a similar story with a different player out on loan. For example, Carlton Cole could rip it up for Charlton. The thing is, Forssell is Birmingham's only option. If JFH were Chelsea's only option he'd have 20+ goals. Hows that for controversial?
Keep him or at worst use him as a make weight in a better deal. We don't need the cash so why sell him to B'ham. Sell Jimmy and tell Crespo to get a hair cut or he is out as well!
How timely, the word on Chelsea TV last night was that Crespo has cut his hair, just like Petit did. I look forward to seeing it this afternoon.
they never should have bought crapso and held on to forssell - whatever they do they need to pick one this summer: either sell him or bring him home, but pick one
Well to be fair to Ranieri, Crespo was supposed to be the main man this season, starting and scoring most of our goals.Due to unfortunate injury thought he never really got off the ground - whereas Forssell was still a rather unknown quantity at the begining of the season.Sure, he did well in Germany at the later half of the past season, but he was still an unknown quantity in the Prem.He had bags of potential though and was clearly marked as one for the future.It was a good deal all around to let him go on loan. Also, with Hasselbaink being in his last season and given his age, it would have forced the club to look for another quality striker in the up coming off-season.How silly the powers that be would have looked if we already had that player in the squad only to have off-loaded him a season too early eh? I think Ranieri showed great foresight with what he has done with the young Finn - but, crunch time is rapidly approaching. It's hard to guess what Ranieri will do from game to game, much less for a season, and of course, it's harder yet to determine if Ranieri himself will have the decision as to who will be in Blue next season - but i would have to think that Forssell will replace Hasselbaink. Wouldn't be surprised if Crespo or Mutu was moved on in the off season though!
JFH is moving on. It seems obvious to everyone. I say bring Forsell back. I've been terribly dissapointed with Crespo. If they could move him, I wouldn't be upset. Sell Crespo, bring back Forsell to replace Jimmy and sign one more big time striker.
Re: JFH is moving on. Sad to see a great one leave, but as was pointed out during some game or highlight show in the past week, JFH has scored 12 of his 13 EPL goals against teams in the bottom half of the table. I wonder how that number compares to other top strikers? Sounds like a thread for the Soccermatrics board.
Well, according to Soccernet, the ineffective Crespo has scored 10 times in 12 starts in the league. If he can be a bit healthier next year, and grow a bit more accustomed to the English game, I'd happily take that kind of return. After the goal he scored Monday, I'm not sure anyone's really doubting his talent.
Hindsight is twenty-twenty. That was a great goal. If he can do that regularly then I would be happy with him. In generally though, I feel that Chelsea has played poorley when he has been in the game. I am happy if he can get the job done though. I am not anti-Crespo. He has just been a dissapiontment. I think most expected more from him then we've gotten.
I don't know if i'd phrase it that i've expected more than he's produced - he's scored quite often when he's played, even give his "Sutton" disease. What i did expect more of from him though, was, quite simply, playing time!!! But that in itself is something i fault the club for though as he has a well documented past history of missing time due to injury - not to mention that bloody marathon mini-league that CONMEBOL calls World Cup qualifying, which in turn adds even more missed games to his troubles.