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18 Mar 2024 13:29:34
I did not want Poch as our manager for many reasons none of them were connected to him being the past manager of the spuds.

I know want him to be our manager for many years to come and I will be truly gutted if our news owners change the management structure for the 4th time in there two year ownership.

I think Poch has been given a tough gig with so many new players along with our consistent injury problems.

I'm my opinion he has made mistakes in team selection and tactics but that's just me using hindsight and all managers make mistakes.

I have, in recent weeks, seen signs of improvement and generally we have matched the so called top sides in the big games toe to toe. Midfield players are looking to receive the ball and get beyond the forwards. We are also at long last keeping our shape.

So OWNERS, please stick with him.

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18 Mar 2024 14:16:50
I'm leaning towards your thinking Tom, though I have felt since November or so that Poch would be replaced at the end of the season.

I too think that Poch has had a far harder job than a lot of people are prepared to admit, and he's largely done it ok. There have been some head scratchers, and the cup final was such a low it would have been hard to feel sympathetic if he had been sacked there and then.

I like a lot of the signings that have been made and I don't really even dislike the thinking behind some of the signings that haven't worked. But the squad is fundamentally flawed, and in addition to that we've had simply extraordinary injury problems.

Overall I think he has managed the squad pretty well. He's given debuts to deserving academy graduates and done his best to bed in all of the signings. It's easy to take this for granted, but ask yourself who else is going to give around 2100 minutes between Mudryk and Madueke? The vast majority of managers would have written them off after the second, let alone third, fourth or fifth chance that they have failed to do anything with.

We know the main targets for transfers and they will likely improve the squad regardless of who the manager is. Especially given there is no clear upgrade available I would stick and see where we are this time next year.

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18 Mar 2024 15:36:42
I too want to keep the faith with Poch really optimistic .

In my opinion RE Signings

Sucesses Palmer Gusto Petrovic Jackson

Will be a success in time Cacaido Enzo Mudryk Carney Nkunku

May be a success in time Cucarella Diasi Lavia Madueke

Probably won't work out or need to sell to raise funds W Fofana Sterling (unlikely) Sanchez Badiashile

We all see things differently but I see us going in the right direction.

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18 Mar 2024 18:26:22
I have seen nothing that changes my opinion about Poch, any slight improvement is probably due to the fact that the players are getting used of each other. I don’t see any style of play or identity being established. Poch is not a winner, he has never won anything and I doubt at this stage in his career that is going to change. His comments I often find tiresome.

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18 Mar 2024 18:45:39
Jimbo, so you want him sacked then?

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18 Mar 2024 19:34:43
The longer he stays in charge the longer our progress stalls. A change is clearly needed to guide this very gifted group of players to the next level. Klopp, Pep, Jose would of got us over the line in the Cup Final. Poch is not a winner sadly and his lack of discipline is and will continue to cost us.

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18 Mar 2024 20:38:29
Tom, whether he stays on beyond this season is up the club. I expressed my opinion on him as a coach. I will be disappointed if he is our coach next season.

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18 Mar 2024 20:45:40
Of course it’s up to club who our manager is now or next season. I was just seeking clarification on your opinion or your preferred course of action and you have done that. So thanks.

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18 Mar 2024 22:20:19
Blimey Tom, you need to calm down mate. Posters are entitled to their opinion! Please don't shout anymore [capital letters] it isn't needed. I hope you are feeling ok.

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19 Mar 2024 01:09:26
Not good enough for me no style of play I also read somewhere that he isn’t a great man manager and most of the high profile players he’s managed have been allowed to do what they want due to him just not being any good in them situations and players just run the show, which you can actually tell even with the penalty the other day we all know who the penalty taker is! but no. Another occasion of embarrassment by a so called senior player.
I wonder if anything was said? Seems like a good bloke but not Chelsea manager for me.

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19 Mar 2024 04:19:02
G8, I’m fine thanks.

I use block capitals to emphasise not “shout. ” I have no problem how poster’s express there opinions, ask questions or clarifications.

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18 Mar 2024 10:08:22
Debate Conor? Does he start if everyone is fit and on form? What is his best position? Is he a good squad player? Should he be sold if he doesn't lower his wage demands?
For me, he doesn't start as Mudryk is a better 10 than he is not to mention Nkunku, Carney and Palmer who can also play there. Is he better than Moises and Enzo? again, not for me. Is he a good squad player? yes, 100% and with 5 subs and constant injuries we should keep him if we can, he has been brilliant this season and is a warrior. After all, the finishing 11 is now as important as the starting 11. Should he be sold in the summer if he doesn't lower his wage demands? sadly, yes. The club now appears to have a sensible approach to wages (bar Sterling, Lukaku and James? ) and he needs to fit in.

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18 Mar 2024 10:55:25
We need Mudryk to develop as a wide midfield player not a 10 where we have better options.
I am sceptical about the wage demand comments and think it's a convenient way to justify selling him and balancing the books.
I would always keep a player like Conor and start him ahead of on paper more talented players.
Determination and work rate are so important in the PL over a longvhard season.

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18 Mar 2024 10:58:10
I’m not sure about wage demands but if he doesn’t sign a contract my guess is he will be sold.

I can’t tell if he offers more than Chuka or Lavia for obvious reasons.

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18 Mar 2024 12:59:54
I think he's been way more impressive for chelsea than enzo fernandes in the same position so it would be a little puzzling to sell him for me.

Connor is a sensational player and someone who plays for the badge. I for one would be heartbroken to see him go.

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18 Mar 2024 13:04:40
Couldn't agree more KDrog. Great teams are built off of the backs of players like Gallagher who can perform across a range of positions to an excellent standard on a consistent basis. We've seen the 'wage demands' reason touted before and weirdly it only seems to apply to players who are already at the club and who can be sold for a tidy profit? Strange that. If Gallagher was at another club and someone could take credit for signing him he's the exact type of player we would buy.

I'm a huge fan of Chukwuemeka and think he has the potential to become a sensational player, but he offers none of the versatility of Gallagher. See also Lavia.

Maybe if we hadn't bought 3 midfielders for the same role for nearly 200m we wouldn't be having this conversation.

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18 Mar 2024 13:50:17
Let me make it clear that Conor has impressed me more than I expected this season but hardwork in my opinion has to have a purpose plus end product.

If he chooses not to except the clubs offer then understandably he will almost certainly be sold as was Mount. We do not need any player leaving on a free transfer that’s for sure!

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18 Mar 2024 18:36:30
Standard
It appears the decision was made about Gallagher before he had a chance to prove himself.
Buying Lavia and the other french kid both of whom have hardly played shows exactly the strategy if you can call it that.
Henderson who was at Liverpool is an example of someone whose importance exceeded his talents and it's those type of players who should be rewarded particularly when they are homegrown and passionate about the club.
In addition it sends out a terrible message to the academy players.

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18 Mar 2024 18:50:57
We do have other academy players regularly playing in the first team.

I haven’t got a clue what criteria was used to sign other midfielders but I’m happy enough with the midfield players I’ve seen that we have signed this season.

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18 Mar 2024 07:24:47
Good day Ed. I want us to look at this point now that the feeling is neutral, we didn't lose to think it's just because we lost.
I'm talking about the manager reviews by the fans on here. Imo we need a change as pochetino is never the right one for the job at Chelsea. We are going backwards and Chelsea known for winning trophies are now the shadow of themselves. He simply doesn't have the winning mentality of Chelsea regardless of the style. He's played in a few finals but never won any with Chelsea. No steel in his team and often very soft for the taking.
So I would like your views about the manager going forward. Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - I think there is a reasonable chance he will be replaced in the summer.}

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18 Mar 2024 13:01:27
Mistake made after mistake made unfortunately. I think a sensible option would be Mourinho, no one else available other than him would be an upgrade on pochetino.

I'd hate to see the numbers on how much money we've spent to sack managers under the boehly era. I'd wager it higher than atleast 1 premier league club.

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18 Mar 2024 13:45:09
I’m not sure how much it cost to sack TT and he wasn’t appointed by our current owners or GP but Lamps was only temporarily employed anyway and Poch is still employed.

Of course you probably have extra cost that are part of most managers teams.

I personally wouldn’t have Jose back for a third time under any circumstances.

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18 Mar 2024 00:25:36
Ed001, I am probably blowing things out of proportion but the penalty issue is really concerning; not that Sterling missed it, that happens but the fact that he took it. The easiest tactical decision players can follow is who is the nominated penalty taker. Palmer takes the spot kicks. Sterling should not have asked to take it and Palmer should have stood his ground as the coach had directed him to take penalties. Gallagher as captain should have stepped in and followed the directions of the coach as to who should take the penalty . What makes the situation worse is Poch's comments that Palmer let Sterling take the spot kick because they were at City together: what a load of bolllx. I don't know if this was before or after he was pointing at the match programme for some reason. To be clear I think Palmer was under pressure to let Sterling take the penalty. Hopefully, Poch can show some man management in future and make it clear that his nominated penalty taker will take the kick and the captain will make sure that the instructions are carried out.

{Ed001's Note - it is not that concerning in of itself, if it is a one off incident and Pochettino makes sure it never happens again. The problem is when it is part of a series of incidents which show it is just a symptom of a lack of discipline within the squad. If used correctly it will just be a learning exercise for the younger players.}

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17 Mar 2024 13:16:57
I actually can't believe Sterling has taken that Penalty. Why has no one taken charge and given the ball to Palmer.

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17 Mar 2024 21:33:49
Palmer had it in his hand to take the pen. On TV it looked like RS persuaded him to change his mind. CG should have stepped in at that point in my opinion.

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17 Mar 2024 22:15:10
Conor is the captain, his job. He is not a leader. JT sorts that.

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18 Mar 2024 07:16:56
Enzo wasn't playing in the game, think he once stepped in in one occasion to get ball from sterling to palmer.
Poch doesn't hold his players accountable reason they do anything because nothing will happen even if it goes wrong. Maybe not here but I still don't think Chelsea will be a force again under poch like winning trophies. Poch was never the right man to rebuild Chelsea because he's almost the opposite of what Chelsea is known for. At Chelsea more emphasis is on the winning than the style.
Supported him once he's here hoping to be proven wrong but he's a bottler. even if we manage to get the final of fa Cup he would still find a way to lose regardless of the opposition.

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18 Mar 2024 08:19:06
Enzo sorted it earlier in the season, Sterling need for individual accolades / headlines is and has cost this team numerous amount of times, from being greedy with 2 v 1 on goal, trying to take the ball off palmer v city or spurs? And today, what if palmer said no, I got this, it just adds to the pressure,

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18 Mar 2024 08:38:49
Lots of teams would have loved to play in a domestic final at Wembley every season or any season.!

We have already been to Wembley once and will be going at least once more. Obviously picking up a trophy is what matters but let’s not entirely belittle any small progress we have made this season.

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18 Mar 2024 09:35:36
I remember Lamps and Drog having a bust up a few seasons ago. We were going for the title and Drog was going for the golden boot. If I remember correctly Lamps took the pen and scored but Drog had the right hump.

We went on to win the game easily and the Premiership with Drog getting at least two in the game and the golden boot.

It has happened lots of times before and at plenty of clubs. Generally people only go on about when it influences the result.

I think if Poch is clever he will use that situation to his advantage.

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17 Mar 2024 19:37:16
Gents. Unfortunately I was running the line in the rain at my kids football so don't get to see the whole game, saw the game just as carney finished a brilliant goal, from what a can gather,
Sterling was off it, Mudryk apparently good? Jackson good, collapse after half time self inflicted?

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17 Mar 2024 21:48:02
It was a typical Chelsea performance tbh Matt. Bossed the first half should have been about 4-0 up at half time then 15 minutes into the second half find ourself 2-2.

We let them back into the game with a freak mistake Disasi mainly at fault but Sanchez as a keeper fills me with no confidence. He came for about 3 crosses today to punch and missed the ball on all of them.

Sterling had a disaster today apart his assist. Gave the ball away constantly, missed the penalty after taking the ball from Palmer and missed a one on one and countless other chances. I think the final straw was when we had a free kick right on the edge of the penalty area he hit the ball into row Z of the Matthew Harding Upper.

Jackson superb made the first goal on his own, was a nuisance up top the whole game. Gusto and Cucurella were brilliant as well all game neither put a foot wrong from what I can think. Mudryk broke the lines was confident when running with the ball and was a threat all game. Palmer class as he is every week, he has to be one of the signings of the season including any team in the Prem.

Was a good performance all round other than a couple of moments of madness.

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18 Mar 2024 09:43:49
Whitey, I agree mate but I also think Caicedo is beginning to give us a solid platform. I can’t wait to see him and Lavia in the same team.

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18 Mar 2024 09:48:06
Cheers Whitey,

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17 Mar 2024 15:28:17
Cole Palmer is superb, he is everything I wanted Havertz to be. In hindsight I'd take Palmer every day of the week.

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17 Mar 2024 15:53:46
And he was cheaper than Havertz.

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17 Mar 2024 18:26:13
Thought we played pretty perfectly first half. Start of the second was definitely a mess with the gifted goal. No idea why Sterling took the penalty it 1000% should have been Palmer. Also should have been Sterling off instead of Mudryk for Chucky imo. Gallagher can’t play CM for me. So many times he committed himself in the centre of the park to try steal the ball and the Leicester player just went straight past him. Better opposition and that will be punished.
So so glad Petrovic has shown he’s a good solid keeper as Sanchez is definitely not good enough, would expect him to leave at the end of the season, another big mistake in the transfer market there.

Great win in the end, lots of positive performances but we need to start cutting out the basic mistakes and soon.

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17 Mar 2024 19:19:06
Great summary fuser, agree with all of that. Would add that Conor as captain should of stepped in and insisted Palmer takes the penalty. I liked the subs who came on and again, we are seeing the quality of our newly assembled squad, the project is coming together. As for Sterling, I thought he was very poor again today and I have been a big supporter of his but he must now make way for Carney on that left side. Mudryk must remain in the side as the 10 as he is far better than Conor in that position as is Enzo in the deeper position. With a fully fit squad Conor doesn't make the first 11.

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17 Mar 2024 20:35:20
G8, for reasons I won’t bore you with I have been out all day, and didn’t see the game. Very pleased with the result but surprised about the penalty. I assume that the penalty taker is nominated by the coach for a match and if someone else puts themselves forward the captain should enforce the decision.

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17 Mar 2024 14:04:32
It is concerning that pulisic, kante, loftus cheek have been injury free this season and been very regular starters.

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17 Mar 2024 14:47:20
Matt, I thought that Pusilic had a few injuries through the season. Maybe it’s the pace of the Premiership that is one of the differences.

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17 Mar 2024 19:20:25
Pulisic, Kante and RLC no longer play for Chelsea.

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17 Mar 2024 19:21:36
I wasn't happy with the first two departures but didn't know anything, I presume. I believed kante and pulisic wee going to overcome their injuries sooner but the club of course couldn't take it any longer. I wouldn't let a kante go so easily. He's a cheat code for us when fit. Not a player you find every other day.

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17 Mar 2024 10:12:15
The ex CEO of Everton FC Keith Wyness seems to have become an expert on CFC.

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17 Mar 2024 12:24:13
Shame he wasn't an expert on Everton.

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17 Mar 2024 15:54:06
He is an expert on all clubs apart from Everton. Nevercheardxaboutchim until recently, probably trying to save his business.

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17 Mar 2024 08:00:20
David Fofana now has 4 premier league goals in 6 starts. Another gem picked up for very little money by the recruitment team.

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17 Mar 2024 10:50:10
I really don't follow stats as it doesn't really tell the whole story. I will wait for him to do it for us and I will be excited.

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16 Mar 2024 22:40:32
I'm sure there is an obvious reason but can someone please tell me why players cut slits in there socks?

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16 Mar 2024 22:59:58
To reduce tightness and improve breathability to increase blood flow. Don't know why you wouldn't just wear looser socks but what do I know lol.

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16 Mar 2024 23:35:17
Standard, thanks for the info.

I have to say I’ve never heard of “breathability. ” Is it something that stops socks smelling!

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17 Mar 2024 10:10:58
I cut my patients socks sometimes to prevent them acting like compression stockings. But we have to deal with what we’re supplied. Like Standard says, surely a club/ player could just get slightly bigger socks!

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17 Mar 2024 10:33:11
I assume that the decision to cut there socks is based on some sort of medical advice.

Maybe the calf muscles of a modern day football are bigger than they used to be. Or maybe the manufacturers of the socks should develop a material that stops it being an issue.

It’s a bit like people cutting slits in there Jeans as some sort of fashion statement.

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17 Mar 2024 13:37:56
If you played football growing up then you've probably had uncomfortably tight socks, makes sense I guess.

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17 Mar 2024 13:43:14
I did play to a good standard and I don’t remember ever thinking I had tight socks. If there is a medical rationale then fair enough.

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17 Mar 2024 19:19:30
Tom, as to the socks issue. There is a business opportunity for us, let’s make socks with holes in them. When I was a kid playing football I never worried about my socks: I was worried about a wet leather ball hitting me in the Crown Jewels or the laces leaving an imprint on my forehead. Lol.

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17 Mar 2024 21:31:29
Jimbo, when it became obvious I was never going to be good enough to be come a pro footballer, I carried on playing for boot money for corporate and supposedly “amateur” teams but always for “boot money. ”

I played in a team up North (Rotherham) and got chatting after the game to a retired ex Sheff Utd player. He told me he cleaned his boots pre game with water. This apparently slightly shrunk the boots. He told me lots of pros did it. I did it before my next game and played a blinder. So it then became a sort of superstition that I never got out of.

I was told recently that some pros still do it.

I can now just imagine lots of mums and dads buying expensive kits (including socks) and catching there little angels cutting holes in there new socks just like there heroes do.

We all have dreams and have a tendency to follow our heroes!

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