Chelsea Banter Archive February 12 2019

12 Feb 2019 16:54:40
Ed002 if i may what is your general overview of Chelsea and the current situation we find ourself in. What do you think or might know does the future hold as far as the board and management. Maybe what the end of year might bring as far as playing style or even what there expectation is of Sarri Do they wish to keep him as a long term solution. Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - I am not sure of what "situation" you are referring to but I appreciate the club lost to a good Manchester City side at the weekend. At this time the club are not looking to replace the manager/coach, but as I have explained someone, a third party, will be looking at the coaching techniques and will make recommendations if he deems necessary - this is not uncommon as an approach and Chelsea have used this process on a regular basis, often using the same person. The board are settled and may be supplemented by a Technical Director or a Director of Football if the right candidate can be agreed - bit don't expect a knee jerk solution of any type - they have spoken with, let's say, three people and there is no agreement right now. I cannot answer about style but there is very little in football that is "long term". Football is very high profile and has a certain dynamic the will see changes structurally far beyond club level - as there have been in the recent past.}

12 Feb 2019 21:23:53
Your response is very much appreciated, Ed. That said, that answer does not fill me with hope. I fear there’ll be an even bigger gap between us and the likes of City and Liverpool following the summer.

13 Feb 2019 04:42:55
I wish we only lost against a good man city side but we were thoroughly Dismantled. Most embarrassing performance I’ve seen in some time.

13 Feb 2019 06:51:48
Thank you for that Ed. I think our club took a big knock when Mourinho left just because of how the whole situation went down. Players and Manager. Loverpool and City have a few years on us interms of style and squad building. I think we need to be patient and let it flow. Instant success is good but can't last for ever.

12 Feb 2019 14:40:41
question for the edds or any1 who has been watching derby this year im interested how mason mount is progressing and generally just wondering if he's ready for the step up or another loan to derby next season is the likely option hopefully with them been a pl team im sure liverpool would also like if derby got promoted to see how harry wilson would also fair out. anyway what's the overall opinion on mount.

{Ed001's Note - from what I have seen he has not impressed at all, but I have only seen them a few times. They are heavily reliant on Wilson, but Mount seems a bit on the periphery far too much. From the little I have seen, he is far from ready to step up just yet.}

12 Feb 2019 15:44:56
cheers edd apreciate the response interesting output as i haven't heard much about him. what's your thought on tammy is he a championship player considering he seems to score goals down there but failed miserably with the swans last year or was he just unluvky to be playing in a poor team. will ruben loftus cheek ever make it at stamford bridge? what's the future hold for cristensen and ampadu.

{Ed001's Note - Abraham needs a chance with a team creating chances before he can be judged. He is defo too good for the Championship.

Not sure about Loftus-Cheek, comes down to having a manager believe in him and play him regularly. He is getting close to make or break time though.

As for Christensen, I expect he will end up leaving but Ampadu I think will eventually be a first choice.}

12 Feb 2019 16:12:08
ampadu looks top class edd doesn't ghe he's calmness on the pitch is refreshing what pressure eh haha.
would love to see some of these lads come through an take spots in starting 11 i think its what we lack. these boys are chelsea through an through came through the youths etc i no we signed ampadu but he still forced his way up d ranks after we signed him. interesting ta see if sarri will trust any of these boys. i think mysekf ed kova and barkley have been awfull why not give rlc that lcm spot or even a 10 role an sit kante an jorginho behind him for protection to allow hin to express himself im sure higuan an hazard an willian would enjoy his presence.

{Ed001's Note - sometimes you have to take a chance on youngsters, even if it is just to give the experienced players a kick up the arse.}

12 Feb 2019 17:08:30
ya i agree edd in what your saying.

{Ed001's Note - cheers.}

12 Feb 2019 17:24:31
Mount is inconsistent, sometimes he looks brilliant and other times whole games will pass him by. He’s got the quality to potentially make it but it’s far too early for him to get into our side.

12 Feb 2019 20:57:43
Since we are talking about youngsters, I have two questions:

1) What do you think of Reece James' progress?

2) Which of our academy players both past and present did you think was the most talented?

{Ed001's Note - Reece James looks ready for regular first team football to me. He has been excellent this season at Championship level.

Depends on how far back you go like! I mean Jimmy Greaves would be in with a shout if you go back far enough I would think. However, of the ones I have seen, on pure talent I would say Hudson-Odoi. He has something that boy.}

12 Feb 2019 21:30:58
Haha, should have mentioned till the Abramovich era only. Personally, even I think CHO is the best we have produced.

I think we both will agree that Reece and Tammy are worthy of being a part of the squad next season, Ed.

{Ed001's Note - definitely. If these players don't stay and train with the squad, and play the odd game or have the odd sub appearance, they will not build up an understanding with their team-mates. Then they really struggle to impress when they do get a chance and they become a liability to the team. It is possible to feed them in and them to become a plus, but it is much more difficult if they barely even know their team-mates because they are away on loans elsewhere.}

12 Feb 2019 21:39:31
he sure does edd but i don't see sarri giving him much game meaning hel more dan likely head off to munich in the summer . i don't think the arrival of pulisic will make him feel any further away from the team as he is now. i mean if u can give the boy a go now over a bamg average pedro and an inconsistant willian how will that change next year if he stays which is why i believe he's off.

{Ed001's Note - I don't understand why he has not had more chances this season. It doesn't matter how young he is, that is just an excuse to hide behind. Chelsea can't keep losing young starlets because they are 'too young' to play, it is not sustainable. How many more De Bruynes can be given away before the club starts taking a chance on them?}

12 Feb 2019 22:02:34
ya but it keeps happening an these young players seem to almost no there certain to never get a proper chance in the team. i mean hudson odoi has impressed every single time he's played a game for us an he still doesn't get a sniff more often dan not on a weekly basis. what's the betting he starts pedro and willian again thursday yawn.

{Ed001's Note - if it keeps happening the most promising youngsters will look elsewhere. There are plenty of options in London for them to pick between.}

12 Feb 2019 22:35:04
Looking at the talent of some of our youngsters, I am pretty sure they will be getting offers from outside England, let alone London.

Just today I read from a Nigerian source that PSG and Dortmund are interested in Anjorin. Kid's not even 18 yet and there is already interest in one of our best upcoming youngsters. Luckily, his contract runs till 2021.

Something needs to change, Ed.

12 Feb 2019 22:37:42
i agree but you can't blame these kids for looking elsewhere.

13 Feb 2019 02:07:19
I still think young players will come to our academy but if they don’t get chances in the team we’ll start to see a lot of CHO situations where they run down their contracts. We have a very successful academy that’s starting to produce very good talents (not all Chelsea standard) but definitley good enough to make a very good career. So youth will still come to build their skill and technique, we just need to push them into the first team.

12 Feb 2019 07:29:02
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 12th February 2019