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23 Dec 2025 15:48:27
A few rumours knocking about that Semenyo is attracting attention from all of the top clubs, where do you think he will end up ED01?
{Ed001's Note - he did seem all set for Liverpool as the long term replacement for Salah. Lots of clubs have since indicated their interest, so not sure if he will be having second thoughts or not. Difficult to know as it is simply down to personal choice, with all the clubs willing to meet the fee and all willing to meet his wage demands. I would like to think he will keep his word though and join Liverpool.}
1.) 23 Dec 2025 19:41:42
Sounds as if City have got him. Who now goes for Anderson. Will Liverpool sign their long term CH target or will he change his mind and come home or now go to Barcelona.
It’s all a bit of fun.
2.) 24 Dec 2025 11:05:35
Do Man City need him ED01?
{Ed001's Note - not that I can see, but it seems that is not stopping them.}
14 Dec 2025 09:37:31
Anyone know what that Maresca rant was about? ED01? My groups take is that he has had a fall out with the SD's or owners which will only end in one way. He has been described as a "yes man" on here but I never thought that was the case and I voted to keep him in that recent poll.
{Ed001's Note - there has been a disagreement over recruitment in January. He has not done himself any favours though, he knew the remit when he took on the job.}
1.) 14 Dec 2025 10:14:18
As I said in last nights post, I was told it was an argument with the SD”s but I would he didn’t mention what caused it.
2.) 14 Dec 2025 10:47:02
Thanks for clearing that up ED01, do you think he will now leave?
{Ed001's Note - no, he is going public because he believes he is safe.}
3.) 14 Dec 2025 11:05:16
Was it a case of him asking for a centre half who can play out from the back to get the team moving the ball quicker which is what he requested in the summer only to be told he couldn't have one?
{Ed001's Note - that is only part of it, from what I am told.}
4.) 14 Dec 2025 12:40:53
Ok, I have spoken to my mate again this morning who told me roughly what happened yesterday evening.
There are apparently three phases to this small but noisy bust up. One of the SD’s asked about a player’s performance after the Bournemouth game and then again after the Atalanta game, both times EM told the the SD it had nothing to do with him. Also some players heard the second argument and are now more aligned with EM then ever before.
The SD didn’t stop there, he then asked why a certain player didn’t play, again EM told him team selection had nothing to do with the SD.
The SD now getting nowhere asks about two players not being fit for the Atalanta game, EM tells him to talk to the fitness and medical team.
EM also kept saying “show me some respect” but the SD getting nowhere with his questions just kept on ranting. EM walked off with a couple of other coaches.
Please lads, that is my mates version of events and he probably got it third hand. The upshot is the players now love EM more than ever and an owner probably needs to call a meeting to sort it out.
My mate also said as a parting comment that it sounds worse than it apparently was.
5.) 14 Dec 2025 12:49:00
Does Tom's story fit with what you have heard ED01?
{Ed001's Note - not really, nor would it make any sense. The SDs have to know who is not performing and who is, so they know which players need to be replaced/upgraded upon. They get full analysis and match reports, plus reports from the fitness and conditioning staff, on an ongoing basis anyway. So no idea why Maresca would take offence to being asked for a report.}
6.) 14 Dec 2025 12:52:39
Thank you for the update Tom.
7.) 14 Dec 2025 13:16:50
He apparently just pointed the SD in the direction of the medical and fitness people.
Out of the three questions apparently asked I would have thought that was the easiest question to answer.
8.) 14 Dec 2025 13:18:09
My pleasure Bill.
9.) 14 Dec 2025 13:21:21
Sorry I should have also added that this the same guy who told me JT was definitely staying at Chelsea and he was actually working for Chelsea at that time.
10.) 14 Dec 2025 15:15:54
Thanks ED01 for clarifying that.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
11.) 14 Dec 2025 15:24:21
Sounds like someone is clutching at straws then ed001.
From the info you have. You already said what part of it was about. Have you and info on the other parts.
{Ed001's Note - only other thing I have heard is that this has been an issue that has grown between Maresca and the SDs - a power battle really, rather than just an out of nowhere outburst. I don't think the club have any choice but to take the side of the SDs as otherwise it is all short term thinking.}
12.) 14 Dec 2025 15:44:54
Thanks ed. As you said he knew what he signed up for. But hopefully this puts some fire in a few people belly and results in better performances.
{Ed001's Note - I am sure they will sort it out.}
13.) 14 Dec 2025 16:09:30
I think it was Bill who said EM Knew what he signed up for and I assume that applies to all the workforce at CfC.
I don’t think there are any straws to clutch just sounds like a long term brewing argument to me. Should be easy to resolve.
My guess is, at the next press conference EM will say it’s all been resolved.
14.) 14 Dec 2025 17:40:23
It was actually ed001 that said he knew what he signed up for.
15.) 14 Dec 2025 17:48:30
Good post and thread Greenaway and Tom and thanks Ed001 for your inputs.
It was seemigly falling out with SDs plus one of the owners ( not Boehly) that led to the ' parting of ways' of the club with Poch.
But i think Maresca can only be officially 'reviewed" at the end of this season.
It has only ever. made sense to. me to give him the two seasons at least and I hope he does well enough to see out a few more if not the whole 5 he signed up for. But of coutse he/ the squad has to perform and a manager will obviously want to be listened to in terms of transfers. Cos it's his job on the line if obvious weaknesses not dealt with.
16.) 14 Dec 2025 17:53:30
Does anyone. know if there is any truth in rumour that club has somehow spoken tp Glasner telling him not to renew hic contract with Palace? Sounded like clickbait or paper talk to me .
wpukd be shocking in many ways if true . not least at this stage in season. Surely Maresca should only be judged at end of season. But should he have spoken out in way be did?
{Ed001's Note - Glasner has long since told Palace that he is not renewing and his agent has been touting him round. There is no way Chelsea would need to do anything.}
17.) 14 Dec 2025 18:34:16
CFB, I was making reference to the comment that Bill made on this subject in another thread earlier this morning.
18.) 14 Dec 2025 18:38:52
JBS, if as I expect there is an EM performance review at the end of the season I would hope he stays but if the club do decide to go down yet another new manager route I hope it’s the current manager of Stuttgart with my wildcard being the Ipswich manager.
While I respect what Palace have achieved I can’t cokay say I’m a massive fan of their manager.
19.) 14 Dec 2025 19:06:15
Strangely, this might be what brings the club together and the young squad now pushes on to fulfil their full potential.
20.) 14 Dec 2025 19:10:25
Makes sense Ed001 thanks!
{Ed001's Note - very welcome. I would be surprised if you want him, there is a reason he doesn't stay anywhere for long - he is a hard person to work with. A bit of a dick by all accounts.}
21.) 14 Dec 2025 19:15:47
Bill, you could well be right, especially if it’s true that the players heard some of the comments and rallied behind EM.
Whatever the truth is it would be nice if it had a positive effect on our performances.
22.) 15 Dec 2025 09:36:15
Absolutely agree Tom.
23.) 16 Dec 2025 20:00:17
Tom, I don’t know why you say you want Maresca to stay- nothing so far this season has shown any improvement- let’s wait until the end of the season and make an assessment. You all know my views on the SDs but it is clear that the owners are fully behind them.
So, if it’s a battle between the SDs and Maresca, there is only one loser. As for Glasner; no thanks, far to wedded to a back three. Certainly wouldn’t be on my list as a future manager.
24.) 17 Dec 2025 18:03:23
Jimbo, I would have thought it would be blindingly obvious why I want EM to be our manager for next season and for the next ten seasons!
The only way that can happen is if the owners believe he is successful. If we are successful, I would have thought all the Chelsea fans would be happy.
27 Aug 2025 10:15:58
Fermin Lopez, Xavi Simmons or keep Nkunku?
Garnacho or keep Tyrique George?
Hincapie or Josh?
Just some of the discussions the sporting directors and Maresca will be having.
Jackson, George and Nkunku are all training with the main group and it will be a seamless move back into the fold if they don't get their desired moves away.
Disasi is off to Bournemouth and loans will likely be found for Datro Fofana and Alfie Gilchrist which just leaves Sterling and Chilly.
1.) 27 Aug 2025 13:41:48
Greenaway
I would keep all of Josh, George, Nkunku and Jackson.
It's late in the window and any players we might get will have to have a settling in period.
Our players on rhe other hand know the club and systems Maresca plays.
2.) 28 Aug 2025 08:00:21
Would definately keep Josh,
Would keep Nkunku but he is off
Jackson would sell or keep but not a fan of a loan unless there is an obligation to buy
George wants to go and he will Garnacho not a fan of but he is clearly coming.
3.) 28 Aug 2025 10:07:56
I think Hincape will be another Arsenal signing? Josh almost certain to stay unless sudden turnaround by club and a late CB purchase. But would imagine Josh would be a loan deal and still thin k that cos of Fofana and BB injury problems club - well amanger certainly - would want Josh to stay.
Garnacho almost certain to be another CFC signing whether we want/ need him or not. No doubt he has talent but yes we worry about attitude and whether we are making a mistake re George. Simons not as certain to be CFC signing as it seemed a week ago but still could be and Lopez may be a better bet if we are signing but one of them but can't claim to have watched either enough to be sure about respective talents of either,
Nkunku and George almost certain to go and Jackson very likely whethet via loan to Bayern or still a late straight purchase by Newcastle if Isak to LFC goes through.
4.) 28 Aug 2025 10:18:29
We don’t need Lopez. Simons or Garnacho. I would keep Josh although I don’t think CB is his natural position. Also keep George. However, I would sell Jackson and Nkunku: we probably need the money to balance our transfers as we won’t be making any meaningful money from the others who should go.
5.) 28 Aug 2025 21:13:58
I can’t recall seeing Lopez. I guess I must of done.
I would appreciate your opinion Ed or anyone else?
{Ed001's Note - I have only seen a little of him, but he does look a very good player.}
6.) 28 Aug 2025 21:27:51
Thanks Ed.
{Ed001's Note - welcome Tom.}
20 Aug 2025 10:24:02
Wes Fofana has deleted everything relating to Chelsea on his instagram account! Any news chatters?
1.) 20 Aug 2025 13:58:03
He pressed the wrong button?
03 Aug 2025 09:34:27
Jackson to link up again with Emery at Villa. We want £80 million.
1.) 03 Aug 2025 12:05:52
Greenaway,
I would sooner take Rogers.
2.) 03 Aug 2025 12:12:01
I love all these rumours.
I wouldn’t sell Jackson for anything less than £90m.
3.) 03 Aug 2025 19:45:53
Tom, I’d sell him for £45 million.
4.) 03 Aug 2025 20:09:45
Jimbo, if we do sell him I guess you might be happy then!
5.) 03 Aug 2025 22:22:08
90m would be massive but these SD's could get 100 im sure, our SD's could sell water to a fish lol.
6.) 04 Aug 2025 04:02:09
Let me make it clear my £90m figure was tongue in cheek. I wouldn’t sell Jackson unless we were getting Sesko.
7.) 04 Aug 2025 06:50:10
But could not sell Veiga to Athletico Madrid.
Perhaps they should become fishmongers instead.
8.) 04 Aug 2025 08:34:13
Tom, I don’t know what Maresca’s plans are for the No 9 slot but Jackson could end up on the bench he won’t like and he is a sulker. He is not a top class striker and he we got a lot of money for him- all well and good, we need to make sales and I certainly wouldn’t miss him.
9.) 04 Aug 2025 09:19:51
Well I certainly wouldn’t want Jackson or any other player being happy sitting on the bench.
In my opinion if we can’t get Sesko or maybe Roger’s then don’t sell Jackson.
10.) 04 Aug 2025 09:22:11
Bill, I’m not sure what happens with the rumoured transfer of Veiga to AM but I still think there will be other interested clubs in him. The one that’s gone very quite is any sale of Disasi. I think he will be much harder to move on!
11.) 04 Aug 2025 09:57:30
The pressing question – is GoldStandard King Frank?
12.) 04 Aug 2025 11:01:07
My guess is not but who knows! I’m happy he referred to me as “Mr Tom” in one post.
13.) 04 Aug 2025 11:31:31
I'm guessing it's the original Standard.
14.) 04 Aug 2025 11:41:34
U wouldn't sell Jackson yet. I see another salah, debrune case with Jackson.
15.) 04 Aug 2025 11:55:23
Cfc, I definitely don’t think it’s “Standard. ”.
16.) 04 Aug 2025 12:39:04
King Frank trolling the pages in one of his many guises or Standard? I think Edw might be right on this one.
17.) 04 Aug 2025 13:33:30
Whoever it is, it doesn't read anything like Standard.
18.) 04 Aug 2025 18:22:43
dont see it with jackson- think he's comfortably behind pedro and delap- if a decent offer comes in id drop him off myself, we need to trim down the squad big time. i just pray we don't sign garnarcho and undo the good work of the window so far.
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17 Jan 2026 15:33:39
ED01, Liverpool were in for Guehi but he has gone to Man City, I read that it was due to the reported absurd wages of £300,000 per week being offered that quite frankly I find staggering that Man City can pay when everyone else, Chelsea, Liverpool etc just can't compete with, how are Man City able to do this?
{Ed001's Note - that wasn't what happened. Liverpool were his preference, he was still happy with the deal from the summer and was expecting Liverpool to come in for him but they didn't. When Citeh stepped in, his agent even contacted Liverpool to ask if they would be making a move and were told no. So he signed for Citeh. The wages were not the issue at all.
As for how they can pay that, it is because they have so many 'sponsorships' and they did clear out some of the higher paid players to free up wages. The likes of Khusanov are not on massive money and they have a lot of academy products on smaller salaries for the Prem. That gives them the ability to pay big for a few.}
15 Jan 2026 08:04:42
That was possibly the worst we have played all season, it was a total rubbish show of a performance, particuarly at the back and Arsenal could and should of been 4 or 5 up. Credit to Garnacho for keeping us in the tie although if Liam continues to set up his defence and the quite ludicrous way we played out from the back and he won't last the season. Grass greener? of course not and it was never going to be, those who called for Maresca to be sacked, you got what you wished for.
rant over. As a positive whilst still in a daze at how terrible that back 4 and keeper were what a player Estevao is, he could go on to be the most expensive player on the planet over the course of his 10 year contract which no doubt will have egghead rubbing his hands in glee.
{Ed001's Note - I don't remember anyone wishing for Maresca to be replaced with a novice manager. There are plenty of better managers that could have been brought in, I think you will find that is what people were actually wishing for.}
1.) 15 Jan 2026 10:09:18
I didn’t think changing manager mid season would happen but he has gone, so thanks for everything, good luck and goodbye.
I have virtually no idea about Rosenoir as a coach and although he wouldn’t have been my choice, I will give him my support and some time before I make any comments about his coaching abilities.
2.) 15 Jan 2026 10:25:38
Maresca, in my opinion, this is of course a site for opinions, should of stayed until the end of the season ED01. Who is out there, and available, at this time? my point is, leave him in charge and then review at the end of the season and make a decision, he had a good record against the better teams and would not of set up from the back like Liam did last night.
Liverpool fans were calling for Slot to go but the board held firm, we should of done the same and held a review at the seasons end and this is another example of rash decision making. I repeat, the grass is not always greener.
{Ed001's Note - but no one wished for this, so your comment was just nonsense. All it does is start aggravation over nothing. Why do you want to start a fight rather than a discussion? Because that's what you were doing with that little dig.}
3.) 15 Jan 2026 11:21:56
What little dig ED01? this page is becoming a nonsence if you are not allowed to question why others think the grass is greener on the other side. No wonder so many positive supporters are leaving this page.
{Ed001's Note - the little made up crap about people wishing for this. It is not a nonsense, it is petty people who can't handle that others have a different opinion. Tom is positive, he doesn't go off in a huff because others aren't, he just gives his opinion on things. You started off by having a dig at people, rather than just giving your opinion on what is happening, then you are crying because it has caused the reaction you intended.}
4.) 15 Jan 2026 11:33:06
I don’t recall too many people calling for Maresca to be sacked. Most, like me thought that the football was boring and he was not good enough to take us to a higher level and he got himself sacked. No Chelsea supporters I know wanted Rosenoir. More pain to follow.
5.) 15 Jan 2026 11:59:42
Leeds away was the worst we have played all season, defensively we were poor but have been for ages.
Looked good going forward.
6.) 15 Jan 2026 12:20:52
Certainly not crying ED01 and your comments pretty much sum up this page nowadays, any positive poster is shot down by you which never happened under ED02. I think it is quite obvious that your hate for Chelsea shines through on this page hence your constant digs at anyone who posts something positive about the club and yet you say nothing when a poster talks in a negative way.
{Ed001's Note - right. If you say so. You really do not know me, I don't hate anything, I am not pathetic like that to waste my time hating, particularly a football team. Anyone over the age of 12 that spends their time hating a football team is really in need of help.}
7.) 15 Jan 2026 13:19:01
Greenaway
Not sure how many times it has to be saud but it was Maresca who walked out, nothing to do with fans who he loved apparently.
8.) 15 Jan 2026 14:04:57
Greenaway nothing wrong with being positive but I don’t see anything to be positive about. The owners and SDs strategy of buying young players is pie in the sky; it is not even a plan just a process for player turnover: nothing to do with football. We have no spine in the squad : top class keeper; top class experienced CBs ; creative midfielder and a striker who can score more than 10 goals a season.
Since Tuchel we have appointed several coaches who have no pedigree and should never have been near the club and we’ve done it again.
9.) 15 Jan 2026 14:40:56
Jimbo has summed it up nicely Greenaway, you should be having a go at the SD's not the posters on here who have no say what goes on within our club.
10.) 15 Jan 2026 15:24:12
Maresca clearly wants the City job if he can get it but I cannot remember any on here - except perhaps nib? -- calling for him to be sacked before he 'parted company' with CFC. Certainly quite a few of us have been worried and puzzled by seeming almost complete fixation on buying young and often very young players and lack of attention to what used indeed to that route to a strong side that was focusing on a really strong spine that served us so well in the past. It has seemed that the club is content to build slowly for success in EPL or ECL in the 2030s but not give a series of relatvely inexperienced managers the squad readily to challenge for either trophy now.
Though again most of us have thought we were moving slowly in right direction with squad building if still with some problems up front and at the back in this respect if the necessary rotation in a 60 plus game season is not to lead to poor results when injuries or players rested.
11.) 15 Jan 2026 15:25:49
I’m sorry but surely posters can just express their opinions positive or negative. In my opinion it’s not for another poster to tell another poster who to direct their criticism.
Remember, we all have no say, it makes zero difference if we are so called positive or negative about the club we support.
I sometimes think that fans actually believe their opinions are spot on accurate when we are all only guessing.
Just relax, wake up tomorrow morning and be thankful.
12.) 15 Jan 2026 18:08:50
It is Tom when the criticism is directed in the wrong area.
13.) 15 Jan 2026 18:27:26
Well said Tom.
14.) 15 Jan 2026 18:47:38
Surely not. It’s “your opinion” that its directed in the wrong area. It’s my opinion that other posters shouldn’t dictate who direct their comments at.
For me it’s up to each and every poster to decide who or what he or she criticises or praises.
This might come as a shock but for a significant percentage of the time we are all wrong.
I repeat we are generally all guessing, so how can any poster be so certain that their opinions are correct?
15.) 15 Jan 2026 18:56:27
Tom, anyone with any sense is thankful for waking up in one piece in the morning Bill Shankly’s “ Football isn’t a matter of life or death…” quote is generally misunderstood. He expanded on it in interviews. To put it in context in those days football was the peoples game. He said that working people knew the reality of life and death and football gave them a communal spirit, joy and an identity. Football obviously isn’t the be all of life but for me being a Chelsea fan has given me, friendships, memories and enjoyment.
Regrettably, over the last few seasons I go to the Bridge more out of loyalty than pleasure.
I think many opinions of posters are accurate ( including yours) . I didn’t see the game last night as my Sky isn’t working. It’s easier to get a mortgage than to talk to someone to get an engineer booked.
16.) 15 Jan 2026 20:24:41
Jimbo, my point is not about having the “sense” to be grateful, it is about not dictating what other posters opinions should or shouldn’t be.
I also generally believe people hunt out quotes that satisfy or support their own opinions.
I agree that sport can and does create friendships that can last a lifetime. I have had many a long heated debate at my local about all sorts of sporting issues but I personally don’t try and dictate other people’s opinions and while “many” of our different opinions may well be right, I repeat “many” will be wrong!
17.) 15 Jan 2026 21:29:42
I didn’t see anyone dictating what other peoples’ opinions should be. Some people see what they want to see to suit their own agenda.
As for hunting out quotes: no football fan would need to hunt out that quote by Bill Shankly.
He tried to put it into context which I tried to convey to illustrate the by gone days when football was “the peoples game”. Yes, you are right certain posters are mainly wrong.
18.) 15 Jan 2026 22:56:58
Bill, I don't need to be told by you or anyone else who to direct any criticism towards and I generally don't have any to give. My point was and still is "the grass is not always greener" and in my opinion Maresca should of stayed until the end of the season and that is regardless of whether he was sacked or he was pushed.
19.) 16 Jan 2026 04:54:26
Jimbo, you are agreeing with my point, you have used a quote to support your point. It’s what we all do. Using a quote doesn’t mean a poster is more right ir wrong.
You are correct people do sometimes interpret posts to support their agenda. That’s what part of this thread is partly about.
Most fans have biased opinions and agendas to match their opinions. I personally think that also applies to lots of subjects in life. The one that makes me chuckle are the lurkers, who can’t wait to say “I told you so, ” as if they are always right.
I repeat, In my opinion we as fans are sometimes right and sometimes wrong but we are all generally just guessing.
20.) 16 Jan 2026 08:43:58
Tom, there are a large body of opinions about Chelsea that. regrettably, are true. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions but equally there are times when you must face up to the truth.
I am not surewho these alleged “lurkers “ are. For my part, I am willing to give my views at the time and not when the circumstances are obvious to all.
Greenaway, whether Maresca was sacked or resigned is irrelevant. His relationship with the Board had irretrievably broken down and there was no way he could or should have stayed until the end of the season. The same would apply to any company or organisation.
21.) 16 Jan 2026 09:32:53
Greenaway
I also believe that posters should not tell each other that they were wrong as you or anybody else does not know who we want in charge, if you ask most posters, it certainly would not have been LR.
That been said, Maresca has done a runner mid season and the owners were left to make a decision.
Greenaway I admire your respect for Maresca but he wanted to leave and did abruptly leaving us in the lurch.
I should also say that I respect you and all other posters on this site, we all have differing opinions and from tim to time the discussions, like other sites, get heated.
You are probably right in that LR will be gone by the summer but I'm hoping he is successful which means the club are successful as well.
22.) 16 Jan 2026 10:51:32
Jimbo, my point was and still is that the "grass is not always greener". Yes, his relationship had broken down and yes he had to leave but that still doesn't mean the "grass is always greener". My original comment said just that and was preceeded by my comments that the performance was the worst I have seen all season.
I then included the statement that "those of you who wanted Maresca out got what you wished for" and again I stand by that. If posters or ED's take that as inflammatory then so be it but it is my view.
23.) 16 Jan 2026 12:22:49
Greenaway, of course the grass isn’t always greener and with what has happened the grass is a lighter shade of green. However, sometimes the grass is greener if you bother to have a look on the other side .
24.) 16 Jan 2026 12:37:48
Jimbo, another posters “opinion” isn’t necessarily the “truth” and that’s my point.
25.) 16 Jan 2026 13:22:29
ED001 said this is exactly what would happen once this thread and it has.
26.) 16 Jan 2026 14:21:29
I’m not sure why a positive or negative post deserves more or less criticism. They are just opinions and guesses.
27.) 16 Jan 2026 16:17:05
Totally right Tom and well said.
28.) 16 Jan 2026 18:16:13
Tom, Greenaway,
8 have said many times on here that all posters are entitled to their own opinions, and it does not mean that they are right or wrong.
I think that all ED001 was trying to point out that the opening tread could start a heated discussion and that is exactly what happened here.
I'm pretty sure like other posters on here we appreciate both of your opinions and long may it continue.
29.) 16 Jan 2026 20:13:36
Bill, my point had zero to do with Ed01’s comments.
30.) 16 Jan 2026 21:47:22
Fair enough Tom.
12 Jan 2026 14:31:59
So we know that Liam will invert his left back to form a 4 man "box" midfield with 2 holders and 2 number 10's when in possession with a back 3, 2 wingers and a striker and will revert to a 4-2-3-1 without the ball.
With Moises suspended I'm guessing Reece will play alongside Santos with Cucu or Hato joining Enzo as a 10. So the question is who plays as a winger? my guess again is Palmer on the right and Neto on the left?
1.) 12 Jan 2026 16:00:06
Think Estevao will start not sure for who.
2.) 12 Jan 2026 16:20:12
semnns2, as long as Liam doesn't drop Enzo back into the pivot to accomodate him I don't mind.
10 Jan 2026 12:42:59
As you all know I was firmly in the keep Maresca camp until the end of the season and actually think he would of found a way to beat Arsenal in the semi-final next week but I must move on and get behind our latest gaffer. Welcome Liam to the bridge and let's hope you can achieve what your predecessor achieved and get us a couple of pots and champions league football for next season.
Charlton away with a few bevvies later this evening and a convincing win should help settle me down as we embark on another journey on HMS Chelsea.
1.) 11 Jan 2026 10:28:46
Set up was much the same really with Hato being the player to invert into the 10 position when in possession leaving a back 3 and a box midfield. The difference was Santos next to Moises shoring things up. Gittens was very direct and showed glimpses of what the SD's saw in him and could be one to watch? Hato looked really good but need to temper that considering the oppo but overall pretty pleased with that.
On a side note, why were we kept in after the game? and their were a good few chants aimed at Egbali and Clearlake but more alarming was the singing of the "flute song", need to watch that as the club could get in trouble if reported. All in all though pretty good.
2.) 11 Jan 2026 11:01:02
Hope you're duly settled down after last night Greenaway, what with convincing win and pretty good performances from all round who saw game time.
You may well have been right about Maresca finding tactics to beat Arsenal in Carabao Cup given he seemed to be getting things right in that respect in the games against bigger clubs. Still, our squad will take heart from earlier EPL moral victory v them and doubt LR will need to motivate them for the game while one could . hope that Arsenal with both realistic EPL and ECL winning ambitions this season might not take it quite as seriously as us. But then they do have a deep squad if resting some plus confidence will be high.
08 Jan 2026 14:25:10
Red card cost us but that was a decent 2nd half with 10 men and until they scored their 2nd we could of nicked that. We all thought he should of left Santos on the pitch and maybe taken Neto off. James was awesome and made a huge difference and Delap needed that goal. We were in the champions league places until Egbali sacked Maresca who had 95% of the away fans support and Egbali got a roasting to that effect as none of us wanted Maresca out.
1.) 08 Jan 2026 15:05:33
Greenaway, it will be interesting to see how many fans protest at the Brentford game.
Strange thing is, win the game last night and the fans don’t vent their anger. A few positive results and it will all probably disappear.
2.) 08 Jan 2026 15:14:00
Reckon your post is spot on about the Fulham hane Greenaway and I was dismayed when Dantos taken off as we were dominating midfield up to then. Only regained more control and cutting edge when James brought on as you say. Taking Neto off might have helped him get a bit of rest as has been below his best in last couple of outings.
Had the away fans spotted Eghbali next to LR in the stands or were they just venting their disapproval of Maresca sacking anyway?
3.) 08 Jan 2026 17:13:36
disagree tom- the fans continued the chant just after we equalised too- win lose or draw this ownership is not popular and for very good reason.
4.) 08 Jan 2026 18:17:26
Perfectly reasonable to disagree and as usual I am admitting to guessing. I think the protesters will have their day out at the Brentford game but if we win a few games just melt away. Of course if we don’t win then the chants will become deafening.
5.) 08 Jan 2026 18:39:11
JBS, it was mainly a result of Maresca being sacked/resigning, the majority of the away fans have been around the block a few times and don't really give a toss who owns the club as long as the players give their all on the pitch and leave nothing behind but the treatment of Maresca with us in a champions league place, SF's of a cup, still going ok in the champions league and on the back of 2 cup wins hasn't gone down well. Expect a bit more singing anti-clearlake songs but we all except nothing will happen.
A lot of us were at the bridge that night when uncle Ken wanted to turn the electric fence on and shock us all! also remember his fall out with Mathew Harding not to mention the Mears family! all that matters to us lot is a few beers, a good sing, a lot of banter and hopefully limbs all over the place when we beat utd, west ham, liverpool. (you know the song) and of course spurs. The home tourists and their mobile phones and two team scarves are a bigger issue than who pumps billions of pounds of their money into our club.
6.) 09 Jan 2026 11:39:39
I know the song (! ) and I know what you mean about limbs all over the place Greenaway as when one flaying next to me after Estevao goal v Barcelona lecft me limping for a day or two. Well worth it!
Thanks for another enjoyable post mate.
17 Jan 2026 08:57:56
Jacquet is wanted by all the top clubs in europe and in particular Liverpool, Aresnal and Real Madrid so will be very difficult to sign him I imagine?
16 Jan 2026 16:27:46
I would rather sign a promising youngster like this guy Tom than an experienced old head like Koudibally on £300k a week.
06 Jan 2026 09:13:31
I hope he does well seymns2 and as always he will get my full support, not many big guns out there at the moment and those who were bleating about Maresca might well change their tune when he rocks up at Man U. Others on here have wanted Slot and Amorin and Thomas Frank but they are not exactly tearing up trees are they? the warriors will start again this morning as it fits their agendas but as the name on the tin says, it is a banter page so all great fun and fully inclusive.
01 Jan 2026 09:26:25
Both Maresca and the sporting directors do some things well and some things not so well but the club do have a structure in place and all parties are privy to that and accepted it when appointed so if the rumours are to be believed that Maresca has fallen out with his bosses over policy and recruitment then he will be the one to go and I think he will end up at Man City next season.
I must say the crowd on tuesday started to turn on him when Palmer was subbed off and again at the final whistle and I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves this month.
24 Dec 2025 11:05:35
Do Man City need him ED01?
{Ed001's Note - not that I can see, but it seems that is not stopping them.}
17 Jan 2026 08:54:27
Welcome back Melbourne CFC and thankyou for your post which was so refreshing to read, well thought out articulate.
16 Jan 2026 16:24:11
Being reported it is 20% of the total fee Tom but only the bean counters should care about that. I'm more interested in whether Cole Palmer and Estevao can both start together tomorrow, now that will be good to see.
16 Jan 2026 16:17:05
Totally right Tom and well said.
16 Jan 2026 16:15:29
Anyone remember the latest shiny toy at the time, Big Phil Scolari? so called elite manager, what happened? Robbie a stand in novice manager wins us the champions league.
16 Jan 2026 10:51:32
Jimbo, my point was and still is that the "grass is not always greener". Yes, his relationship had broken down and yes he had to leave but that still doesn't mean the "grass is always greener". My original comment said just that and was preceeded by my comments that the performance was the worst I have seen all season.
I then included the statement that "those of you who wanted Maresca out got what you wished for" and again I stand by that. If posters or ED's take that as inflammatory then so be it but it is my view.