Chelsea banter 2

14 May 2024 16:00:52
Too many injuries but a player of varanes quality for free, for 2 years, would have been a good fit,?

14 May 2024 17:33:16
Once upon a time Varane would have been a reasonable signing. I certainly don’t watch lots of Utd games but when I have seen him play he has looked a shadow of his former self. Also, he always seems to be injured.!

14 May 2024 17:35:52
Matt

We have enough players who get long term injuries without adding to the list.

14 May 2024 17:55:09
Varane is on big wages reportedly 300K a week. We already have defenders on big wages who are always injured : certainly don’t want to add any more.

14 May 2024 18:23:36
Agree with saying no to another injury liability.

14 May 2024 18:55:08
Oh of course I just mean, a player, in their 30’s, won it all, experienced. Free, I think like silva was, there can be that player out there, varane has spent far too long out injured for us, I am actually excited about Fofana,

14 May 2024 07:39:09
{Ed's Note - gdog55 has posted a new article entitled, Current State of Glasgow Rangers

13 May 2024 22:21:29
Ignore my ignorance but?
1) are we're selling cobham to or within the blue co umbrella,
a) would this count towards our profits / loss FFP / PRS
b) has the premier league signed off on this, Martyn Ziegler said on the sale of hotels it was meant to of been done within 10 days and 10 months later they hadn't signed off on it, issues with price being adequate / reasonable

2) a rumour in looking for investors or selling a stake in the woman's team? Is that even possible

3) if any of the above is true, is it smart business accounting / loopholes or is there reason to be worried what there doing, the fear is the unknown and our owners ending up like Everton have or other clubs.

13 May 2024 22:57:15
Matt, I have my doubts about some of these rumours being accurate but you can always ask a question of our FAB.

I hope you get reply or an acknowledgment of any question let alone an answer.

14 May 2024 07:07:59
With the hotels and training ground being sold as part of an inter company transaction, my question is what happens if/ when Blue Co sell CFC, do we lose those assets completly.

I have been critical of the CPO in recent times but at least SB cannot be transferred over casting doubt over its future.

14 May 2024 09:27:03
Bill, it would appear that the hotels did get sold. I’m am not convinced that the training ground has been “sold. ” If our current owners sell I guess it would be to a company/ individual interest in owning a football club.

I’m a CPO member and I’ve always thought we are a force for good. Of course I am biased.!

14 May 2024 10:19:45
Tom

I believe and no doubt ED002 can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the sales of the hotel and traing ground are internal within the Blue Co organisation and not an outside investor.

{Ed002's Note - Sure but there is a reason for this and it goes back years and it is not something for discussion here.}

14 May 2024 13:17:12
Thank you ED.

13 May 2024 18:15:42
Surely the Southgate rumours are a joke. He's just another lamps or potter.

13 May 2024 18:37:42
Has to be nonsense where did you come across these rumours?

13 May 2024 20:39:22
I think it comes from a Simon Phillips podcast. He says that Southgate and Howe could be considered as our new manager and he also thinks that the club and Poch will reach a mutual agreement to part ways!

13 May 2024 21:54:32
Tom, leaving aside what might happen regarding Poch, the idea of Southgate is frightening. Although England weren’t the second best team in the 2021 Euros this was their best chance for a major international trophy against the worst Italian side for years and he blew it. England have a talented pool of players to choose from but he will make mistakes in selection before and during the tournament. Howe is the obvious vanilla candidate to succeed Southgate.

13 May 2024 22:33:24
As most posters know, I think Southgate is at best an average manager and I’m not a fan of Howe.

If it’s true and in some strange world they were being considered as alternatives to Poch, for me it would just prove my point that things can get worse!

14 May 2024 07:09:29
Letsxbe honest, with the potential coaches mentioned to replace Poch, most if not all fans would want Poch to remain in charge.

14 May 2024 18:29:17
Spot on Bill1955.

14 May 2024 20:07:19
Speaking of coaches, it’s surprising that Ancelloti has never managed the Italian national team although he was an assistant in the 90s.

13 May 2024 16:40:33
Ed002
It's being reported that the Cobham training ground has been sold and that a share in the womens team might be sold as well.
Can you confirm if this is true?

{Ed002's Note - Not really, I think you may have been misled about Cobham.}

13 May 2024 17:42:56
Its being reported that it was sold to a group company thus allowing the income to be reported by the club.
Is that correct?
Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Yes, but you don’t understand the background.}

13 May 2024 18:48:34
Could you explain the background Ed002?
Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Just forget the finances - it is hopeless.}

14 May 2024 21:52:04
Ed002, that’s what my bank manager said to me decades ago when I enquired about an overdraft- he was right.

{Ed002's Note - He wa right.}

13 May 2024 07:39:07
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, Hidden Gem Players Manchester United Could Sign

12 May 2024 19:07:21
And there's the problem
Forest, Burnley, Brentford, Sheffield United. cut in on his right every time.

12 May 2024 20:27:28
No post about how well we’ve played last few games and showed a fighting spirit which we haven’t showed all season no? We won and are showing signs we’re clicking that’s all that’s important.

13 May 2024 07:15:44
Abosoluely agree Barnet, starting to look a useful outfit it is always possible to pick holes in any players going in the right direction.

Compared to Man Utd Newcastle Spurs can see us being in the top 4 next season and in a couple of years giving City a run

Whatever happens in the last two games we should start next season with Poch.

13 May 2024 07:24:37
This above statement is still completely correct in the fact we dropped points recently to teams around 18th and 2 relegated teams is why we’re not closer to Villa,

And for the casuals, we’re all of a sudden playing good,
But actually we’ve been playing like this majority of season but without being clinical, we’re not being clinical in final pass and final 3rd passes.

12 May 2024 14:21:09
A question for the Ed’s if they know. With the revamped CL and Europe league, are the clubs that don’t progress to the final 16 introduced into the European competition below like before or are they simply just eliminated? Ie, the teams that finished 3rd in their group in the old format would drop into the Europa League etc. Many thanks :)

{Ed002's Note - As far as I know it remains the same.}

12 May 2024 07:39:11
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, Evaluating Potential Manchester United Managers

11 May 2024 20:07:43
Very important win.

The two goals we conceded were both poor. Jackson not marking and Gusto allowing CHO to come inside was criminal.

Negative crap now over. I'm so pleased for a three goal scorers who at various times have had criticism.

Caicedo unbelievable yet again and Palmer always looking to create chances.

This will be a shock but my MOM was Petrovic. He has also improved and I love to see a keeper taking the pressure off defenders when catching a cross.

One small footnote. Good subs today from Poch and they effected the result.

11 May 2024 22:09:54
Yes crucial subs Tom. Defence shaky again and Petrovich not a bad shout for MoM . I also thought Silva worth a shout as made some vital intercepts and clearances on many occasions. Palmer getting the nod from tv pundit on basis of one or two eye catching moments. and his assist for Mudryk goal sumptuous. But overall had a fairly quiet game by his standards. James assist also brilliant to see. And Sterling rises from the dead so to speak with that vital curler to get us level.

11 May 2024 22:43:06
Any one else starting to love this team lately? in particular Jackson❣️.

12 May 2024 07:04:58
Yes Poch.

Jackson didn't have a great game, and the ref didn't give him a thing. But love that celebration and love that work rate.

12 May 2024 10:05:19
it feels like something is happening finally and the team are starting to find that self belief even when they fall behind, which u would of said 2 months ago at 2-1 game over.

12 May 2024 20:52:40
Let’s be honest Jackson could have played mudryk in twice, gusto and palmer yet again he takes about 29 too many touches instead of setting up one on one’s.

11 May 2024 19:43:50
Only watched parts of the game as I'm in Cyprus right now on a family holiday. But my how good is Caicedo becoming now he's finding his feet? Great at breaking up play but he played two fantastic balls to set up our quick two goals.

I will not give up on Mudryk he just hasn't played as much as he should for his age another season and there will be a very good player there I feel.

11 May 2024 21:07:03
Mudryk has definitely got something about him. Caiciedo is mentally good really stepping up.
Jackson scored but he could have teed up mudryk twice, gusto and palmer. Game would have been done.

11 May 2024 22:44:04
I think galagher dropping in next to caicedo has really turned d point for moises he looks much more solid next to galagher, enzo doesn't get near this team atm.

11 May 2024 22:54:08
Is it Gallagher next to him or is it Cucurella that’s helped Caicedo or both?

11 May 2024 23:05:01
I think Gallagher had a poor game by his standards today but I do agree about him being better suited to a No6 role.

12 May 2024 01:23:52
cucu form an sitting into cm could definetly be a factor in helping moises perform but definetly a positive from poch.

13 May 2024 20:46:58
In the end Gusto played as CM next to Caicedo.