Asmir Begovic: Number 2s and cold Stoke evenings

“Can he do it on a cold Wednesday night in Stoke?” Whilst it may be the second most annoying buzz-phrase on Twitter, after reminding Gary Lineker about his upset stomach at Italia 90, it’s also an apt statement for the signing of Asmir Begovic for Chelsea, after 5 seasons at the Britannia. The Bosnian is about as solid and dependable as a backup keeper can get (other than Petr Cech last season), and in his interview with Chelsea TV seemed enthusiastic and ambitious.

Asmir Begovic holds a scarf at Cobham

Worst kept secret in Football confirmed: Falcao to Chelsea complete

It seems like one of those ballsy twists in a game of Blackjack, when you already have 19; get a two and it’s a brilliant move, get anything higher and you’re stupid. Radamel Falcao to Chelsea can go the same ways as that blackjack move. Rather than stick with Loïc Remy (seemingly linked with every midtable team in the League), Jose Mourinho has twisted by signing Falcao. Having chased him every summer in the past 5 years, Chelsea have finally got their man, but only time will tell if he’ll be worth the money.

Radamel Falcao in action for Colombia