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11 Sep 2024 11:55:55
Datro fofana on loan for Athens. 20m buy option.
He had a good spell at Burnley, but I'm not surprised we struggled to find a better loan for him.
1.) 12 Sep 2024 10:32:51
Nope, another deal that's off. Christ, we really are a mess.
2.) 12 Sep 2024 11:54:02
Why is the deal not going through a reflection of CFC and require the comment “we are a mess? ”
I have no idea why an agreement couldn’t be reached so therefore I can’t say if any side is to blame but it’s hardly unusual that clubs can’t agree on a transfer or loan deal.
Every club must have loads of transfers deals that fell through because an agreement couldn’t be reached, they must all be “a mess. ” All very sad.
{Ed002's Note - AEK are responsible for it falling through.}
3.) 12 Sep 2024 11:59:35
Ed, brilliant mate thanks.
4.) 12 Sep 2024 12:31:00
He is trolling again Tom.
5.) 12 Sep 2024 12:48:12
It’s just non stop criticism of the owners without knowing any facts.
Be critical when it’s deserved.
6.) 12 Sep 2024 22:23:27
Thanks for that info Ed.
And we're a mess because we have copious players we're unable to find clubs for. We still have chilwell, Washington, fofana, kellyman
and chukwuemeka and casadaei at the club, none who will see the pitch.
I personally think that's a fair criticism, as I've said before we simply have too many players.
7.) 12 Sep 2024 22:56:16
Your criticism was about a player not getting a loan with an option to buy. You jumped to a conclusion because you believed it worked for your continuous narrative against the owners.
Your very pointed criticism on this particular issue was wide of the mark and now you bring up a different topic to try and justify it.
As I posted “be critical when it’s deserved. ”.
8.) 13 Sep 2024 11:49:17
I see he has secured a loan now. I think the bigger question regarding DDF is whether he is a better player and therefore more useful to Chelsea than Guiu?
Personally I would have said yes.
9.) 13 Sep 2024 12:15:03
I can’t say I’ve seen a lot of Fofana or Guiu but if had to choose, I would go for Guiu.
How amazing our owners must be to find a club for Fofana on agreeable terms. ?.
10.) 13 Sep 2024 12:32:46
Tom lad it had nothing to do about an option. It was the fact that another deal fell through.
Looks like we were swift to get him another loan, but I think even the club will be dissapointed to not sell him on for a profit this year after a decent loan spell at Burnley. Though, as I said, I believe it's complete naivety to believe we can flip these players after a year for a profit. A belief that maybe true depending on your outlook. We have copious players we have been unable to find a move for.
11.) 13 Sep 2024 15:44:25
You said in reference to the failed loan of Fofana “Christ, WE really are a mess. ” Your comment had zero to do with any other player but you couldn’t wait to have a dig at the owners. That is just a plain fact.
As I understand it we have sold, loaned or released 41 players so far in this window. Of course it would have been good to sell or loan a few more but 41 seems an above average number to me but then again I’m not a transfer expert.
Anyone can “hunt” out a reason to be critical. I guess the reverse must be true.
12.) 13 Sep 2024 22:15:29
Mate, getting really tired of you telling other posters what they're thinking and the reason behind there posts. You have no idea what my reasoning was and if you want to make up a reason, go for it. It's getting very tiresome though.
It is literally very obvious by reading the reasoning behind we are a mess and that is because the players we've been unable to offload or have paid to offload.
And further, part of my post was actually edited out. So again, please stop assuming you know other people's reasonings and get off your high horse.
13.) 14 Sep 2024 02:54:21
Maybe stop coming on here and talking rubbish then. The eds have said numerous times that it wasn't chelsea that was the issue.
Re Gallagher "he didn't want to sign a contract"
Fofana "it was Athens issue"
You come on here like a petulant child as soon as you here some bad news. Then change your mind in what you actually said.
Re calling caicedo a "donkey" so in my eyes your the one getting tiresome.
14.) 14 Sep 2024 06:28:41
No problem jsfinchy. If you don't want to have a discussion with people that disagree with you, interesting choice to go onto a forum discussing a football club. In the real world people disagree, you should maybe get better at talking to those who disagree.
And to reiterate my point as you clearly misunderstood, I'm criticising chelsea buying 100's of players and struggling to offload them. It's completely irrelevant whether it's an issue with us or the other party. We wouldn't be having issues offloading players if we had a clear and concise plan in place.
15.) 14 Sep 2024 06:58:27
I wouldn’t have a clue what you are thinking and response was clearly about and only what was writing your post.
I repeat. Supposedly Chelsea have sold, loaned or released 41 players in the last window. Yes it would have nice to find playing homes for just a few more but there is another window in a few months and I’m sure some more transfer business will be completed.
16.) 15 Sep 2024 07:28:29
Which is a big feat tom so well done to them for them sales/ loans.
However, if we didn't buy so many players in the first place, we could have spent more energy building cohesion and chasing targets who improve the team.
17.) 15 Sep 2024 08:36:58
I’ve lost count of the times I have said to many signings done to quickly but generally I think our old squad looked tired or maybe to comfortable.
18.) 15 Sep 2024 10:49:07
You are correct Tom. The old squad needed a refresh and with the sanctions it was also a very difficult time. Yes, too many signings in too few windows but that will now slow down. Players will come and go and these owners are not shy to spend their money and I fully expect 2 more windows of activity. They are winners and highly motivated by success and won't stop until we return to the top table.
19.) 16 Sep 2024 09:23:56
WSOTS, I think the signings might well slow down but I still think we will be selling a few with the likes of Noni, Disasi, Chilly, Sterling and maybe Mudryk all likely to be sold or loaned over the next two windows in my opinion.
20.) 18 Sep 2024 07:48:34
FFS Standard, " buying 100's of players " as per your quote on here, get real mate, the club and the people they have employed are much more aware than you or i could ever wish to be!
27 Aug 2024 14:28:37
Chelsea making a move for Toney! If osimhen is demanding wages too excessive toney will be an excellent option! Him and Jackson can compete and after Jackson's performance against wolves, toney will have to be at his best.
Hope this one happens!
1.) 27 Aug 2024 16:02:49
Perhaps Saudi Arabia is a more probable destination.
Is there any truth to Calwert Lewin rumours? Wouldn't be a bad back up striker although I like Guiu for that role too.
2.) 27 Aug 2024 18:51:29
Toney would be way down my list of CF options. Mind you there is a gap between Osimhen and the rest in my opinion.
3.) 27 Aug 2024 22:50:49
I’d be happy enough with Toney within the wage structure - if we have to buy someone! I’m still a fan of Jackson, but I think Toney has a good all round game.
4.) 28 Aug 2024 02:01:51
Not sure Toneys wage demands are any less than Osimhens.
5.) 28 Aug 2024 16:57:39
Tom, Toney wouldn’t even be on my list. His numbers aren’t that good particularly if you strip away penalties. His first touch is poor; he is not an 18 yard box striker he goes deep and would clutter up our midfield. He has averaged 1.3 headed goals a season over the last 4 years. If Oshimen is out of reach stick with what we have and look again next summer.
6.) 28 Aug 2024 17:43:28
Jimbo, I agree. Plus It’s early stages but Guiu loooks ok to me.
7.) 28 Aug 2024 20:55:55
400k a week is on offer for Toney in Saudi. He can have a lot of fun gambling with that kind of money.
26 Aug 2024 23:39:27
Hey Ed around last week you said there would be plenty of departures and about one a day. Since then, it looks like a couple have been agreed but nothing concrete. Now, it looks Iike broja has fell through.
Are we still confident in selling over 10 players before the window shuts?
{Ed002's Note - Players will continue to depart.}
1.) 27 Aug 2024 13:13:37
Three players out the door already today . Kepa, Anjorin and Lukaku.
2.) 28 Aug 2024 09:28:30
And Gallagher gone too of course.
22 May 2024 09:31:09
Again, seeing many links to tuchel. Surely not true.
I've calmed down a bit, but still massively dissapointed. They have to get this appointment bang on.
1.) 22 May 2024 13:00:25
Young manager they said.
Ruben Amorim --- the club must have met with him?
Hansi Flick --- nope
Vincent Kompany --- nope
Kieran McKenna – yes, but I hope he stays with the tractor boys
Jose Mourinho – Turkey
Julian Nagelsmann ---- His contract with the German team expires after the Euros
Michel Sanchez – meh
Thomas Tuchel – yes, but I cannot see it
Roberto de Zerbi -- nope
Massimiliano Allegri --- has been lurning English for years, but nope
Carlo Ancelotti -- extended his contract with Real Madrid to June 2026.
2.) 22 May 2024 13:21:25
Pretty sure nagelsmann extended his contract with Germany celery.
3.) 22 May 2024 14:07:46
I wonder if the Amorim flight to the UK was linked to Chelsea - the club were very quick to deny it at the time.
Another name in the frame could be Porto boss Sergio Conceicao.
I would like Flick, but that's because I think he has the experience.
I'm also disappointed that they chose not to continue with Poch, I was looking forward to a summer of stability while other big clubs chopped and changed, now I feel we're a bit back to square one.
4.) 22 May 2024 14:15:41
How does TT fit into the remit of a young progressive coach? Plus he plays the most boring football ever.
Mind you hecdid great things at Bayern, never finished so low in their league, marvelous achievement from TT.
5.) 22 May 2024 14:45:02
Same Standard i've just about managed to calm myself down, lol.
11 May 2024 04:19:22
As good as we have been the last two weeks and as good as it feels, let's not forget it's been a touch over two weeks since getting decimated 5-0 by arsenal. Still lots of work to do in the lead up to next season.
Any update on any potential signings ed?
{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of anything changing.}
1.) 11 May 2024 10:40:05
If I remember correctly we have lost once in the last 10/ 12 games. That defeat hurt but so did some of the draws but generally we are showing signs of improvement/ progress.
I think today’s game will be difficult and so I remain just hopeful.
I did see that we are top of one league and that’s the games missed through injury. We are top of that league by some distance. Along with the addition of just a few players, I’m hopeful our continued injury issues improve dramatically next season.
2.) 11 May 2024 11:07:57
Totally agree Tom, we cannot have that injury record again, even Pep and Klopp would have struggled.
3.) 11 May 2024 13:10:02
Not even just top by days missed we’ve had double the number of actual injuries too, so sounds like we’re picking up both long term injuries plus multiple short term injuries.
4.) 11 May 2024 22:42:30
it was a cruel defeat standard but let's give this group an manager credit when its deserved, theyv bounced back and are really looking like a team now.
5.) 13 May 2024 20:48:03
Sorry Ed if I'm wrong but please you have helped with a list as you have to other pages to our jealousy. I know you have occasionally mentioned a few but not long one as in the other pages.
We're patiently waiting for when you have the time to provide us with any clear that will stop us from asking often and random questions in the future. I remember you were kind enough to help. Please I think it will help improve your cordial interaction on our page. Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - It is impossible to do on the Chelsea page as it always leads to abuse.}
6.) 15 May 2024 16:29:14
Ed I respect your views and I plead that you don't misunderstand it like I'm insisting. I visit other pages regularly and it's difficult for me to see much difference in the way they respond to transfers and how Chelsea page do.
Please I still think ours is treated differently. Please appeal that you tolerate us as well. The site is boring without your inputs, especially I transfer windows. We crave your inputs especially now that most of us are yet to understand the direction of the club with boely and Co.
Please help us. thanks.
{Ed002's Note - I am happy to give input but I am not providing lists because it always leads to people abusing players.}
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17 Apr 2025 23:21:45
Well. Can't wait for this season to be over, hopefully we bring back the special one. Hopefully we win the Europa league next year and are back in the champions league the following year. I think it's time to bring back Jose. He is chelsea and we all know chelsea are lacking identity right now. Jose would sort that straight away.
1.) 17 Apr 2025 23:36:16
I’m not sure what I would do if Jose came back for a third time. It always seems to end in chaos with him at the helm. I can’t believe that’s what our new owners would be looking for.
2.) 17 Apr 2025 23:42:45
NOT Jose, if Maresca goes there are many managers that should be employed before Jose,
3.) 17 Apr 2025 23:49:41
Agree bring him home get some professionalism brought home instead of this rubbish show.
4.) 18 Apr 2025 09:10:44
Has to be Jose. Bring him back now.
5.) 18 Apr 2025 09:43:56
I'm not sure what all us fans will do if LeicesterMaresca stays Tom. That being said, I'm with you on the Jose situation, great for us in the past but not one for the present.
6.) 18 Apr 2025 10:18:31
Bill, they will turn up for games as always. In the same way they did when the Spanish waiter was manager and when Potter imploded.
17 Apr 2025 14:51:26
Looking forward to the game tonight. Massively enjoyed Acheompong getting minutes. I've been impressed. I also quite like George, though he's very raw. Predicting a 2-0 win.
1.) 17 Apr 2025 22:26:40
That ended well legia Warsaw at home Ipswich at home.
2.) 17 Apr 2025 22:59:04
I feel bad for all the fans at stamford bridge today lol.
3.) 17 Apr 2025 23:16:11
Why? Some of them were Polish.
14 Apr 2025 20:21:59
Can we get rid of 'agent fees' in football? They're absolutely ridiculous. The data was released for this year's agent fees in the premier league and the reading isn't pretty.
1.) 14 Apr 2025 21:35:37
I’ve never been sure who should pay an agents fee. I assume both parties pay but I’m probably wrong. I also assume there are good and bad agents.
2.) 14 Apr 2025 22:56:51
I have always thought the player should pay there own agent a percentage of the deal that the agent has got for them like using a financial consultant .
I know this doesn't happen the clubs appear to pay shed loads of cash to agents to get deals over the line.
14 Apr 2025 13:10:18
Good to see sancho get a goal, hopefully that helps with his confidence. I actually think he was a good pick-up for the cost and what has been reported as a hefty pay cut.
1.) 14 Apr 2025 14:14:01
Standard, I like him as a player. He has gone through a sticky period but he hasn’t Biden from receiving the ball line he did at Utd. I will have just one moan about and this applies to a lot of wingers, I wish he would go both ways.
2.) 14 Apr 2025 18:10:29
I was at the match yesterday and Sancho did really impress in his cameo and with that wonderful goal. I think many have wanted him to shoot more often so kers hope he does. What he also offered was a short corner option and ability when given the ball in that way to get into the box and create goal possibilities. Given our lack of aerial threat from set pieces or ordinary aerial crosses - so much time wasted trying them without an attacker who us really good in the air - we need quick feet and accurate passing in box against a low block. We of course could also do with a striker who can head the ball like Didier!
3.) 14 Apr 2025 18:22:35
I have hestated to comment on the match cos so much was same old problems that get boringly repetitive. Not thing chances, so often so open to dangerous counter ttck on flanks when playing inverted full back. yesterday via Cucurella. and no CB really marshaling defensive structure plus Sanchez being Sanchez like with giving opposition the ball and chance to score even if yesterday he got away with it.
Noni looked more dangerous than Neto yesterday and Colwill poor. Palmer just taking that second or so more time to decide what to do when earlier in season it all came so instinctively and immediately right in terms of his decision making.
But his namesake in their goal did nake several fine saves to deny us three points though of course we should have been 2-0 up after 20 mins and game all but over not 0-2 down at half time and likely to drop points. Not sure whether Ipswich second goal offside or not though clearly VAR gave it?
4.) 14 Apr 2025 18:36:48
PS I still stick with my preseason prediction of us finishing in 5th-9th place though hugely hope it could be 5th of course!
5.) 14 Apr 2025 18:49:48
I have to disagree about Sancho, I have never rated him- too much baggage. Pay the penalty clause and send him back to Man U.
6.) 14 Apr 2025 19:02:21
JBS, thanks for your insight from the Bridge. It’s always good to get a view from fans who were at the game.
7.) 14 Apr 2025 20:07:29
I think sancho would benefit from cucurella overlapping rather than holding back in midfeild.
Another point, neto looks like he has ability but he's not playing well and has not impressed. Is it down to poor coaching?
8.) 14 Apr 2025 20:28:44
Thanks Tom and sorry you couldn't be there.
Jimbo it may be that Sancho can only play patching for us and cannot gain the consistency for us. But he was good as a sub yesterday and played a bit like he did in that promising cameo in debut as sub v Bournemouth earlier in the season.
But if he impressed then and yesterday he has underwhelmed at other times of course. So am. not sure about him but then didn't watch. much of him when he was playing for United or in the Bundesluga
Bu.
9.) 14 Apr 2025 21:39:18
I haven’t got a clue about any supposed Sancho “baggage. ” He comes across as a reasonable sort of lad and both stints he had in Germany seemed to work out well.
I was well chuffed when we signed Neto. I think he will prove to be a very good acquisition.
10.) 15 Apr 2025 08:50:30
Neto will need to do a lot more to prove to be a good acquisition. We paid £51 million for a player with 3 goals and 4 assists.
11.) 15 Apr 2025 09:25:19
I think he will be one of our very best signings.
I also have a feeling we will go to 433 next season and that will really work for our wide players.
12.) 15 Apr 2025 11:25:20
Tom, I hope you are right but personally I doubt it, he is 25 should be at his peak but looks bang average to me ( regrettably) one of many good n our squad.
11 Apr 2025 18:00:42
Good to see marescas comments supporting Nico Jackson. When asked what profile striker he'd like in the summer he said Jackson's his perfect No. 9. Good support for Jackson for the run in of our season.
1.) 13 Apr 2025 22:46:17
Standard, if Maresca thinks Jackson is the perfect No 9, it proves what an inept coach he is, then again he thinks Sanchez is a Premier League goalkeeper.
2.) 14 Apr 2025 15:58:31
Totally agree Jimbo, neither are too club quality.
3.) 14 Apr 2025 17:08:25
I think Jackson is a proper handful for any defender.
26 Mar 2025 16:28:11
Just move to another site. Further west if earl's court is too expensive and not feasible. Call us the west london blues lol.
15 Mar 2025 12:23:29
I agree with that jimbo. It was a silly signing like 80% of the signings.
12 Mar 2025 11:35:52
He's clearly talented kazblue only a fool would suggest otherwise. Is he limited and a player with significant confidence issues? Probably but let's the support the player as a human being. Criticise the transfer all you like I think that's fair game but I think supporting your teams players is better than abuse (though I don't like this idea with players who are garbage people and racist)
11 Mar 2025 21:48:55
I agree it's been a disaster jimbo but better to support him. He's our player.
16 Feb 2025 10:15:22
Come on Tom really. There has been zero benefit to not having a sponsor this year no matter how it's spun. If we get a multi year sponsor next year, it won't be 'we'll done' it'll be why didny we get a short term sponsor?
18 Apr 2025 19:37:27
Yeah you definitely misunderstood me then lol.
18 Apr 2025 14:30:28
Tom I think you've misunderstood me. I didn't say you were doing anything wrong and actually called you rational
Not sure what's 'boring' about that but it is what it is.
18 Apr 2025 08:30:12
All subjective about when it is justified, you are just the most positive chelsea fan I think I've ever seen on here during my time (rationally positive, I remember some people like curt, and pinky, that would claim were the greatest side ever when we were 10th lol) so it is telling taht even you are critical.
17 Apr 2025 23:02:52
Oh no we must really be bad, even TomB is being negative lol.
17 Apr 2025 22:59:04
I feel bad for all the fans at stamford bridge today lol.