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03 Aug 2023 13:25:52
Robert Sanchez being reported as done - Pending medical.

dihanio

1.) 03 Aug 2023 13:45:27
Wow! £25 million!

I think it is fair to say that it is a way of giving the Lizard and Brighton some money and therefore sweetening the Caicedo deal.


2.) 03 Aug 2023 13:57:03
Who is “the lizard”?


3.) 03 Aug 2023 14:05:11
Tony Bloom is AKA the lizard. lol. I know.


4.) 03 Aug 2023 14:24:18
celery, your better than that mate. lol.


5.) 03 Aug 2023 14:41:34
he calls himself the lizard.

{Ed001's Note - ohhh, I thought you were just being weird! Is that a poker thing?}


6.) 03 Aug 2023 14:45:18
We that’s news to me!


7.) 03 Aug 2023 14:48:16
Yes, in Poker Tony Bloom calls himself The Lizard. lol. I mean you couldn't make it up and please don't mention it to David Icke.

{Ed001's Note - to be fair, in everything else Icke said, pretty much, he was correct. All those child abuse scandals at the BBC etc, he revealed them all and was castigated and abused to the point he had a nervous breakdown because of it.}


8.) 03 Aug 2023 14:50:01
Yep, poker.


9.) 03 Aug 2023 16:01:24
To put it diplomatically, I strongly disagree with the statement that pretty much everything else David Icke has said, other than lizard people, is correct.

{Ed001's Note - I was talking about initially I should clarify, when he first came out talking about the child abuse at the BBC. The lizard people stuff etc and all afterwards came about as a result of a nervous breakdown he suffered and is best ignored.}


10.) 03 Aug 2023 16:30:45
Appreciate you taking the time to clarify, thank you.

{Ed001's Note - I am sorry I should have made it clear at the start.}


11.) 04 Aug 2023 00:02:47
I always felt sorry for him Ed mate you could always tell he knew something wasn't right
And was made out to be insane just shows the power of the controlled media tell the truth and your mad tow the corporate line and your safe as houses.

{Ed001's Note - well look at Jonny Rotten - opened his gob once on live TV to make allegations about it, never said another thing but amazingly got incredibly wealthy and is a multi-millionaire property developer and TV personality now, despite having absolutely no personality. Clearly bought off. Icke, on the other hand, made allegations and stood by them despite death threats etc and was turned into a laughing stock. It is sad as there is no way back for someone like him, while those that turned a blind eye are still benefitting. And nothing has changed.}


12.) 04 Aug 2023 11:24:59
Well said mate.


13.) 04 Aug 2023 18:40:33
Ed001. I was disappointed to hear what you said about Johnny Rotten keeping stum about Saville as I admired the way he looked after his partner. I thought he made his money from butter! Keeping quiet about serious wrongdoing is obviously morally wrong but let’s remember the establishment facilitated Saville’s predatory behaviour over decades; Senior Police officers, NHS executives and the BBC to name but a few. You have shattered by illusions, next you’ll be telling me that Real Madrid and Barcelona breach FPP rules and there is no Santa Claus.


 

 

 

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09 Feb 2024 14:10:39
I'm getting ahead of myself here, looking at the fixtures to sort out my FPL team!

But that Luton game Liverpool have on Wednesday next week can only be a positive to our chances in the cup final.

An extra game in their legs against a Luton side who are preforming quite well currently.

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03 Nov 2023 11:26:35
There's something that's been annoying me about a lot of our fans currently.

It's the sense of entitlement that some fans believe that Chelsea have a divine right to win trophies and matches.

People seem to forget that football is cyclical. Not everything is guaranteed. Especially in the PL where, on any given day, any team can beat the best.

Arsenal (00s), Liverpool (90s), United (currently), City for years, all have had wilderness years to rebuild, this is currently Chelseas time out of the limelight is all.

I'm not saying that some of the current results aren't disappointing but I'm also aware that Chelsea are in a huge transitional period.

I'm not settling for mediocrity either, however, we do have to acknowledge that at the moment, we have to have patience with Poch and the team and, personally, I think it'll come back to where we're used to in challenging at the top.

dihanio

1.) 03 Nov 2023 12:14:09
Well said dihanio. I totally agree with all your post.


2.) 03 Nov 2023 16:47:00
Chelsea 1955 - 2005. It happens.


3.) 03 Nov 2023 18:11:36
We certainly aren’t entitled to anything but I was quite happy bobbing along in the 70s ( at least the music was good), 80s and 90s when we had no money. The issue is the amount of money we have spent should enable us to compete- I don’t think many supporters expected us to win anything this season. As far as the the title is concerned, I can’t see beyond City for the next few seasons.


4.) 03 Nov 2023 18:21:48
Lots of teams have spent money over the last few years and and some of them haven’t won anything of importance.

I think given a bit of time we will compete but other teams will improve and probably spend a lot more than us over the next few windows and that in itself will make being a CFC supporter interesting.


5.) 03 Nov 2023 20:43:37
It depends on how you define lots of money or return on the investment. Which club had spent more than we have over the last 2 seasons? Money spent by Villa, Spurs and Newcastle has improved their status in the PL and they are now competing for CL places - we have gone backwards. If other teams improve we are in deep doggy do.


6.) 03 Nov 2023 21:25:47
Of course everything depends on how you look at it.

When I put forward a stat in an earlier post, it was the net spend of the six biggest net spenders.

I can’t remember it exactly but I think there was only one club who had won the Premiership more than once (City) . One club who qualified for the champions league more than twice (Chelsea) . I think Liverpool qualified twice and the other three once each.

My reason for pessimism at the start of the season was my firm belief that other teams would keep

Putting aside City my guess would be all the other five clubs would have wanted more for their investment.

Just for the record and from memory I think we had a net spend of about £80m mor than Utd over that four year period.

Obviously we are so far up the big spender table because of the net investment over the last two seasons. I think the the squad needed a rebuild so I am happy it’s been done but maybe it could have been done over a longer period of time.

The reason for my pre season pessimism was my firm belief other clubs would continue to invest and probably improve. There certainly weren’t going to stop and wait for us to get our performances in order.

Im sure the club can survive without Champions League football but it would not be ideal and I certainly miss those fantastic European nights.


7.) 04 Nov 2023 06:32:49
Sorry about the above post, to many JD’s. I think there is a sentiment in there somewhere.


8.) 04 Nov 2023 09:06:54
Oh Jimbo. ??.


9.) 04 Nov 2023 11:50:28
G8, apparently we have spent to much money, we have a good given right to win trophies, we are one step away from FFP issues and we are doomed if we don’t qualify for champions league, the players we have signed are rubbish, the owners haven’t got a clue and the medical team need replacing.
At some stage it will all be the fault of Poch along with entire the recruitment team.

Oh what fun we have!


 

 

09 Aug 2023 21:40:23
Anyone got any suggestions on who might be our penalty taker this season?

Potentially Reece. I don't know if Enzo takes penalties and from what I can see, Jackson doesn't.

dihanio

1.) 09 Aug 2023 21:52:07
dihanio, good point and I have to say it’s not something I have thought about.

I think Enzo can strike a nice ball and we have to have a player that plays most games.


2.) 09 Aug 2023 21:57:44
Reece for me Dihanio, I cannot recall him missing one for us yet.


3.) 09 Aug 2023 23:04:46
Before his injury I would have gone for Nkunku, I imagine if Sterling is going to start most of the games, he may take them but he wouldn’t be my choice of takers. Never seen Mudryk take a pen but would be nice for him to rack up some goals this year.


4.) 09 Aug 2023 23:45:45
I think as Blue said Nkunku would have been the one. I wouldn’t trust Sterling, Reece or Enzo for me subject to any transfers in.


5.) 10 Aug 2023 01:12:53
I would be amazed if it was Sterling, I’m just not that lucky.


 

 

27 Apr 2023 09:55:40
Anyone that thinks we're getting relegated needs to give their head a wobble.

It's nearly impossible for 7 teams below us to get what's needed to bypass us, that includes goal differences too. Loads of teams down there have to play each other and we've Bournemouth and Forest to play too.

Yes, our form is relegation worthy but there are teams below us not getting out of that fight.

No point getting worked up about something that's not going to happen. And if you're 100% sure we're getting relegated, you can get 500/ 1 on it so make yourself a few quid and use it to go on holiday.

dihanio

1.) 27 Apr 2023 10:01:56
I enjoyed the post but relegation worthy steady on old boy it's a lot worse than that give your head a wobble.


2.) 27 Apr 2023 10:48:10
Think it’s almost mathematically impossible, but keep dropping down, maybe finishing 15th, all time low, humiliating, players need good hard look at themselves, can’t wait for season to be over.


3.) 27 Apr 2023 11:34:44
Gola, I never said what league our form would relegate us from hahaha!


4.) 27 Apr 2023 11:38:25
15th, yes Matt, it's possible and I agree, there's no pride in that team whatsoever, barring a couple of lads.


 

 

08 Feb 2023 12:51:18
Am I being naive or silly in thinking we should play Aubameyang?

I mean, we're definitely lacking in the goals department recently. Auba is a proven goalscorer in the league.

I mean, I, personally, haven't read anything about him being a disruptive influence in the squad. And, yes, he's not exactly set the team alight, but I just re-watched the AC Milan highlights. He took up some great positions, looked after the ball well and his finish was excellent, as was his goal against Crystal palace.

dihanio

1.) 08 Feb 2023 13:26:10
Just play that fofana.


2.) 08 Feb 2023 16:31:49
He’s well past it, should have never signed him.


 

 

 

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08 Feb 2024 09:39:56
TheBlue, any change to that opinion this morning?

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31 Jul 2023 11:48:15
Dunno how I missed that Tom, right above my post!

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31 Jul 2023 10:37:52
Thinking out loud here, but is there a chance that Ugochukwu could be used in a deal to take Caicedo to Chelsea?

Ugochukwu to Brighton on loan, giving them a year to scout their own Caicedo replacement?

Just an idea that I came up with this morning and am probably way off, but could be possible.

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29 Jun 2023 11:14:37
I think ilo has it correct on this. I'd rather give players we already have another shot, rather than buy out of desperation again.

People going crazy that Kepa may start next season as our number 1, but why would we buy, for arguments sake, option 5 only to want to sell them again in a year. I'd rather us not spend frivolously again and what until the correct option comes along.

Pulisic is another one that, if he can stay fit, works for us, IMO. I like his work rate, he's extremely brave in that he'll gladly take a clatter from a keeper when trying to score. He definitely attacks the back post in a way we all hoped Sterling would too. I know his race may have been run with us, but I'd not be upset if he was to stay in the squad.

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27 Jun 2023 12:35:06
I love watching RLC play. I really hope he excels in Italy.

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09 Feb 2024 13:58:37
Poch reporting today that he won't be available for the cup final.

Suppose that can be taken with a pinch of salt, but they way Chelsea are bringing people back from injury, it might hold some weight.

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08 Feb 2024 13:27:53
In regards to James, he's had surgery this time to rectify his injury woes. I'd like to see if he'd return to fitness after this before potentially looking to sell.

We all agree the injuries are worrying but the surgery is different to the way he's come back previously.

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12 Dec 2023 16:23:09
So, by that thought process - If we get someone on a free - They're all good to go ahead and be awful?

I've explained the price on Caicedo - The same goes for Mudryk, and again is the same in regards to price. 28 games in a new league and you've already started to write him off.

You're questioning Lavia and he hasn't even seen the bench. Fofana looked a cracking buy before the injury, 15 games and he's not good enough in your eyes.

Sanchez is a better shot stopper than we've had in a while. And while crap with the ball at his feet, is an improvement.

I agree that we do need experience in the side. I've said it in previous posts.

You keep crying about fees and needing a clear out - 16 league games into a season. Who cares what they're bought for? Plenty of other clubs have spent big on players who turned out awful, and then there's players bought for pittance who are world beaters!

What does a clearout get us? Nothing again. Time and patience and at least giving some lads an actual chance to play and then we can have an actual constructive conversation on players!

Crying that a 100mil player should be tearing it up does nothing except annoy the person moaning about it.

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12 Dec 2023 14:19:49
We have to reserve the judgement on Caicedo too.

While 115 million is a lot, we'll only really know after a couple of years. Remember, Brighton set the price, if the club didn't agree with it, they'd have walked away. Liverpool were also willing to pay that too, so it mustn't be too far off the buying clubs appraisal of him.

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12 Dec 2023 11:42:51
This is the thing - People complain that we didn't buy Rice or whoever else, forgetting the fact these players also get to choose where they go.

I also can't believe that after about 16 games - players are being written off. It's basically a whole new squad, little intricacies take time to figure out. Arsenal starting to show that, as are Villa - City and Liverpool have had years together to figure it out.

And before it's said "liverpool have a new midfield too" - apart from Szobozlai, all the others have been introduced gradually, even McAllister, who knows the league. Chelsea haven't had that luxury of allowing some of these players time to adjust.

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