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Sonny Walters
They have the blackest of souls and still do (bit dramatic innit? I blame games of thrones). They always were a well oiled ruthless machine more than anything. You are right on the leadership. They won't replace Terry's influence with anyone that's in the club now. He's a rare breed of clam.Good players sure but no soul or leadership. Can't buy those easily.
I think their problem this year was predominantly commitment and motivation, or lack thereof. On their day they can still scrap it out with anyone, as was all too painfully evident in the match against us (clams). How many performances like that did they turn in this season? One is the answer to save you googling it.
I'd like nothing more than seeing them in the doldrums for a few seasons and the Russian to lose real interest, but I know that's just wishful thinking on my part. Hazard is still the key for them IMO. As bad as he was this season, I know that was not the real player on show. If they keep him, which I hope the don't obviously, and add a few good centre backs and maybe another striker they'll be competing again.