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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.}
25 Apr 2024 01:10:26
Ed002 any update on managerial front regarding oncoming Manager? Is tuchel actually an option? Between him and Mr Mourinho for me .
{Ed002's Note - No, there is no update. Thomas Tuchel will have no interest in returning.}
31 Mar 2024 12:46:56
Ed002 do you have any good news regarding chelsea? I know you're a chelsea fan so I don't think you'd be enjoying this season either but do you have anything? A chelsea return for Mr Mourinho perhaps?
{Ed002's Note - Jose Mourinho (C) I would not totally rule out a return to Barcelona for Jose Mourinho but they have a far preferred option and there will be a bitterness from some of the fans for what he achieved in 2011/12. He has turned down offers from the Middle East but further attempts are being made to take him to Al-Shabab. The owners of Chelsea have broken most links to the previous regime, although they did try to get a couple of folks to stay longer, but a move for Mr Mourinho would be a significant change of direction although he has support from a senior advisor to Chelsea and his representatives are offering him back to the club. The advisor feels if Rui Faria were to come as well, it would be a good move. Possible, but wildcard at best. Bayern Munich may offer an interesting option and should not be discounted but they also have preferred targets. Napoli offer an option, but it seems unlikely. Newcastle may offer an option but if they look to recruit Tiago Pinto to replace Ashworth they can forget Mourinho. Another wildcard might be Marseille but everything there is dependent on their new owners arriving.}
1.) 31 Mar 2024 14:13:53
Ed thanks for the good news. I’m happy with “wildcards at best. ”.
2.) 31 Mar 2024 16:39:04
Ed, is Roberto De Zerbi our first choice?
{Ed002's Note - It is not like that.}
3.) 01 Apr 2024 00:27:01
Please no horans heroes. That would be awful.
4.) 01 Apr 2024 00:39:11
No way De Zerbi, very overrated coach.
5.) 01 Apr 2024 00:49:18
Don’t want De Zerbi at all, it would be interesting to know the candidates the club have in mind if Poch was let go in the summer. Amorim is being linked everywhere at the moment.
6.) 01 Apr 2024 21:51:54
Obviously not good news for Chelsea fans.
7.) 02 Apr 2024 06:53:07
I assume that includes you?
21 Mar 2024 09:49:51
So Fabrizio Remano, a VERY reliable football reporter has reported that Gallagher asking for wages that are excessively high is untrue, and it's more of a case of chelsea not knowing what they want to do with him and potential necessity of selling him due to our excessive spending and FFP worries.
Shame.
1.) 21 Mar 2024 11:54:05
If you choose to read comics that is your choice. Why not trust what the ED's on here say?
{Ed001's Note - it is not so much that. It is that you need to question where he would have got the info from. Romano would have got it from Gallagher's agent, so it will be coloured by his bias. What he considers excessively high might be totally different from what any of the rest of us would think.}
2.) 21 Mar 2024 12:19:14
Thanks ED for clearing that up.
{Ed001's Note - he may be right, that is the thing, but you do need to take it with a pinch of salt due to the source. It might very well be that he is making very reasonable requests and the issue is simply the club viewing him as an easy money maker to sell. But Romano is only giving one side of the story, so you always have to bear that in mind.
And you are very welcome.}
3.) 21 Mar 2024 12:59:27
Thanks again ED, it is nice to get a balanced view.
{Ed001's Note - always a pleasure G8.}
4.) 22 Mar 2024 07:58:21
Don't really understand but both seem to correlate. his high demand could lead to his sale to raise money to meet up with the financial regulation. I really don't mind if he goes or not so long as we can get an upgrade but I can't trust boely on that though. Conor is only energetic but lacks te football sense and technicalities to play in such advanced roles.
5.) 22 Mar 2024 14:20:59
Conor has done better than most other CFC players this season with exceptions of Gusto and Palmer imho.
6.) 22 Mar 2024 16:29:41
The only info on this issue thus far is that Conor is asking for too much money.
Presumably this is the club briefing certain parties and should be taken with a pinch of salt as well?
It's clear he's a popular players with most Chelsea fans who would take a dim view if he was sold particularly if that was to Spurs.
It's also likely that the club will need to sell some homegrown players to help fund the excessive spending on untested young foreign talent.
I am sure this will be noted by players in the academy.
{Ed001's Note - yes, it should.}
7.) 22 Mar 2024 21:42:28
If they are truly good enough and both parties want a Chelsea future it will happen. JT, went on loan, came back and the rest is history. (Bates era), Rice, deemed not good enough (Roman era), Musiala, chose to leave (Roman era), James (Both club and player wanted it to happen (Roman era) . Tammy, wanted to stay but not a TT pick so left (Roman era) . the list is endless.
8.) 22 Mar 2024 22:29:43
Absolutely KDrog, it's already been made abundantly clear Boehly and co. See the academy as a way to offset there outrageous signings and excessive fees. Every indication is that were fine in ffp but we do have to raise a substantial amount through player sales and Chalobah and Gallagher represent pure profit. Even though they've been better than Disasi and enzo this year, and others, they will likely be sold along with mattsen etc.
9.) 23 Mar 2024 21:35:41
By outrageous signings, you clearly mean outrageously good signings, Yes, I agree, I think the investment in quality young players is to be applauded. Cutting the wage bill too. We are in good shape moving forward. And did you watch Enzo tonight? and Conor? if you didn't, you might want to.
10.) 23 Mar 2024 23:58:04
No g8 by outrageous signings I mean the lack of a strategy. Buying 5 players for the same position (Caicedo, Lavia, Ugo, Santos and Casadei) for massive sums. Some transfers I liked but all in all many were so unnecessary and that's now likely put us in a position where we need to sell to comply for FFP.
One game doesn't change that g8, Gallagher has absolutely been more influential and better than enzo this year. Enzo has talent but he has improvements to make.
11.) 25 Mar 2024 13:57:16
Completely agree Standard one poor/ good game for a national side doesn't define a season.
The club have signed three midfield players who have barely played in the first team totalling £100m but not to worry they are on low wages!
Currently they are costing us around 1 million Per Game!
Whereas Conor who has been more or less ever present is being greedy and cost nothing!
It would be tough to make this stuff up and be regarded as sane!
12.) 28 Mar 2024 13:19:54
This may come as a shock but for all players get wages.
The players we have signed are to replace the players we have ever sold or whose contract was up. Those replacements probably give the club a lower wage bill and a better chance of complying with PSR going forward.
One would think injuries are a new occurrence. Less we forget James, Chilly, Pusilic and many more. The club do not sign players because they want them injured fgs.
13.) 29 Mar 2024 17:23:15
Pulisic has made 47 appearances for club and country this season!
14.) 29 Mar 2024 18:24:53
Actually, Pusilic echoed a point i made in another post about player rotation.
He suggested that he is clear of injuries this season because he is playing regularly. It was reported by Ashley Cole recently that “full on” games were played at the end of each training session under Jose. Apparently Carlo was shocked to see this type of training when he came to the club.
15.) 29 Mar 2024 19:36:55
Tom, that may be the case for Pulisic but when James and Chilwell return from injury they get plenty of game time but get injured again.
16.) 30 Mar 2024 06:46:19
Chilly seems to do slightly better than James on the recurring injury front.
Anyway, that wasn’t my point and this is just my theory. Rotation of players is apparently a necessity. So, to keep players match fit training games in my opinion have to replicate a premiership match in intensity.
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18 Jul 2024 02:10:39
Just when I start to like cucurrella he comes out with that embarrassing cringy chant for himself.
{Ed001's Note - he didn't come up with it, he was just running with the one that had been directed at him. I thought it showed good character to take what was a dig at him and sing it.}
1.) 18 Jul 2024 05:26:59
I know mate was only having a laugh. It is the worst though and gives me nightmares.
{Ed001's Note - oh sorry, I was half asleep and didn't realise. It is a terrible chant, and his voice doesn't really lend itself to football chants!}
2.) 18 Jul 2024 08:08:08
I can see it really catching on at the bridge next season though lol. Surely cucurella stays and chillwell leaves now? Cucurella has had one of the biggest turn around in form I've seen.
{Ed001's Note - he is playing like he should do, while Chilwell is mostly injured + on a big wage. It would seem the obvious thing to do is to move on Chilwell.}
3.) 18 Jul 2024 15:30:55
Are you excited for the new season for your boys under slot? How do you think you guys will go?
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, very excited to see how it all pans out under him and to move away from the tedious Lijnders-ball of the last few seasons. I am just expecting a top 4 finish as he gets his feet under the table so to speak.}
16 Jul 2024 13:57:57
Disgusting from enzo. Absolutely no room for that in football.
1.) 16 Jul 2024 15:35:10
I didn’t have a clue what you were referring to Standard, however have since looked it up and I agree that it has no place in football, yet I’d expand that too no place anywhere.
However from what I have read Enzo wasn’t involved in the chant and he ended the video not long after the chant began? This is only what I’ve read, however if true personally I would say this limits the blame on Enzo, and can only hope he didn’t partake in the chants after the video ended.
2.) 16 Jul 2024 16:25:24
In the same way there is no excuse for fans abusing players managers or opposing fans the same rule must apply to players.
I would like to think that the offender’s offer at the very least apologies.
3.) 16 Jul 2024 19:37:06
Enzo was filming, not chanting. He quickly ended the live stream as soon as things started getting inappropriate. I noticed you left these points out Standard?
4.) 16 Jul 2024 20:23:07
an apology shouldn't really be enough but is needed urgently. its disgraceful, embarrassing and for a club with a real unsavoury history its a nightmare. enzo should be ashamed of himself. been an absolute disaster of a signing.
5.) 16 Jul 2024 22:29:15
Further to most recent post on this subject, I have broken my own rule about rushing to judge. The club are reportedly investigating. I will just leave it to them.
6.) 16 Jul 2024 22:11:59
Hdkn, I have watched the video and I think Enzo is one of several players participating in the chanting of this so called song!
As I said in an earlier post the very minimum offered should be an apology. I’m not sure that will be enough and I would think some sort of training should be offered to Enzo and the rest of the Argentinian team.
I’m sure there will some that just say “they are young, celebrating a championship win and probably drunk. ” That doesn’t cut it for me as things stand.
Obviously the club will investigate and there findings will be interesting.
7.) 16 Jul 2024 23:19:58
Not sure what you're talking about cech and hdkn. Enzo was clearly singing the racist song with the other players. He's now been called out and unfollowed by a few black chelsea players.
Agree kazblue. Haven't been impressed in the slightest.
8.) 17 Jul 2024 05:17:58
I’m pleased that Enzo has publicly apologised for the video and spoken out against racism. I doubt this apology will be enough and my guess is there will be further consequences.
9.) 17 Jul 2024 06:56:54
Standard, like I said in my original reply, I only went with what I had read. If he did in fact partake in the chanting which appears he may well have done, then use it is extremely shameful behaviour.
10.) 17 Jul 2024 07:55:14
Sorry cech I do apologise my reply was aimed at hkdn. You did indeed state it was only what you read so that is my mistake.
11.) 17 Jul 2024 08:53:06
What a great way to start the season, the French players won't pass to Enzo and vice a versa, at least he won't have to worry about Fofana as he is constantly injured and has not kicked a ball for two years and Sarr, well say no more.
Although you can't condone what was not only sung but was put out on the media, surely our own players could have kept it in house and sorted it out amongst themselves and let the proper authorities handle the bigger picture.
Sorry but everything we seem to be starting a new dawn, our players seem to kick it into touch before it starts.
12.) 17 Jul 2024 08:57:33
It is now clear that there is no dispute regarding the facts around the Enzo video. An apology will not suffice and this quite rightly won’t be hidden under the carpet. I’m not sure where we go this but it is difficult to imagine that other members of the squad will forgive him. This is a big test for the club. Ultimately, he may have to go.
13.) 17 Jul 2024 09:09:30
Jimbo he was the third best midfeilder at the club at best so I wouldn't be too upset if he left. Sell him and give the extra wages to Gallagher who actually performs.
14.) 17 Jul 2024 09:17:58
You forgot to add at a massive loss Jimbo, something the club cannot handle financially therfore it won't happen.
15.) 17 Jul 2024 09:19:47
I repeat Enzo has issued an apology.
He say says the words used in the chant do not reflect him as a person or his beliefs.
He says he is “Truly Sorry. ”
The club have made public there intent to investigate. This will probably mean a fine and an educational course. I do not think his contract will be terminated or the player being sold.
Obviously the player will have to build some bridges and I would like to think that can be managed successfully with the help of intermediaries and the club.
Of course the governing bodies may also want to get involved and that could also lead to some further punishment.
A lot will depend on how the offended players react to the Enzo apology but I would also like to think that Enzo will apologise to a wider audience that also find the words used as offensive.
16.) 17 Jul 2024 11:50:49
I am not advocating that Enzo should go but this issue could cause disharmony within the squad: it is a very difficult issue for the club. Not sure how Gallagher got mentioned; he has had an offer; it’s up to him.
17.) 17 Jul 2024 12:12:09
Jimbo, I did post earlier that it looks like Jackson is trying to repair bridges and that can probably only help.
I’m like you, I have no idea how Gallagher got into the debate and I’m also not sure what Enzo’s performances last season have got to do with this issue.
18.) 17 Jul 2024 16:17:03
What on earth has Gallagher got to do with this. weird post.
13 Jul 2024 11:42:31
Throw the cash at Alvarez. He has asked to leave city. Are we interested?
10 Jul 2024 22:30:32
Get in england! Great performance and good to see palmer with the assist.
1.) 10 Jul 2024 23:36:59
Great performance? The first 30 mins were somewhat decent but only due to us outnumbering them in midfield. Once they took Depay off, the game was just the exact same as the 5 before it. Also that was never a penalty in a month of Sundays, if that was given against us in the PL or any club there would be utter outrage. The Palmer assist and Watkins goal were good though. Have to say if we win it against Spain we’ll have been one of the worst playing sides to have won in ages imo.
2.) 11 Jul 2024 08:54:26
Fuser, I agree but history doesn’t care about how you win if your name is engraved on the trophy and nobody remembers the losers. Obviously, Spain are red hot favourites. Getting to a final is an achievement but then losing it becomes a failure.
3.) 11 Jul 2024 09:32:03
That's true fuser. Big first half but onlu natural to be conservative in knock-out games so i think both teams were just extremely safe.
Pen was questionable but he did go in with studs.
4.) 11 Jul 2024 10:27:42
I would like to know how Kane manged to take the penalty and run away celebrating after he appeared to have a broken leg.
It's nice to know it's not just us who have issues with VAR.
5.) 11 Jul 2024 11:48:21
Bill, it's the worst part about football and absolutely embarrassing. We need to post-game ban players If they dive and somehow sort out the softness.
Something needs to be done because it's a laughing stock.
6.) 11 Jul 2024 11:54:48
Bill, first time Kane has run in the tournament, he has been wandering around like a granny at a car boot sale.
7.) 11 Jul 2024 14:06:04
Standard, I agree. I don’t mind a bit of argy bargy in the box or even the dark arts of which Carvelho was world class but diving definitely should be stamped out.
8.) 11 Jul 2024 21:18:55
Standard I see it as less being cautious in the second half and simply reverting to type of our game plan completely nullified as in the whole of the tournament. Seem to have no plan except to play the most boring football until super late in the game.
08 Jul 2024 23:53:21
I don't know if im ready to give up on chilwell. When fit, he's the best LB in the league. Sadly, that is rare. I think if we can get a big fee for him it may be time. Cucurella has proven himself with Spain and the last 6 months with chelsea. If he's shocking like he was when he first joined, we have colwill there for cover.
1.) 09 Jul 2024 04:54:46
Plus that new LB/ CBDM from Basel.
2.) 09 Jul 2024 10:13:02
Standard, as you say Chilly's fitness is rare.
3.) 11 Jul 2024 16:10:05
I think if James is the inverting FB, then Colwill starts at left back and becomes a LCB in possession; if its the LB that inverts, it’ll be Cucu, with Colwill and Fofana inside him.
Option 1:
DM James
Colwill Badiashile Fofana
Option 2:
Cucu DM
Colwill Fofana James.
09 Jul 2024 13:56:27
I think its pretty obvious chelsea aren't offering him a competitive salary. Hence why he is leaving and will sign for a club who offers him that competitive salary.
It's fine that him and chelsea disagree on value, I'm just dissapointed chelsea have and continue to sign players worse than him.
08 Jul 2024 23:17:43
No surprises there. No shortage of suiters for a quality player who's been our best cm and captain. Will be very sad to see him go.
03 Jul 2024 00:14:21
I feel like you just try to find a way to argue with posters unless they're all merry about the way the club operates?
Obviously it's not true for every player but I'd wager if our academy came through at Liverpool or man united or basically any other club, more of them woukd have been successful. Again, obviously an opinion.
There is a reason FA wanted limits on loaning players out and that's because it's disrupted and not good for football.
02 Jul 2024 15:31:41
We had 21 players loaned out this year and 35 in 2020. I couldn't be bothered to look up the other years but if there's a definition of that other than 'farming out' please let me know lol.
02 Jul 2024 01:17:20
Not all players have the same mentality tom. Some will be fine being farmed out constantly but being in a foreign country alone can be a huge hurt on players. I think it's pretty clear to see with chelsea players who were doing well, then got farmed out on loan and got lost in it.
Not sure about anyone else but all I remember about the site years ago was crying out for the academy? Do you remember the meltdown in 2015 on mourinhos 'academy day' when rlc got 6 minutes?
24 Jul 2024 12:22:13
If it's as a starter, 0. If it's in the 4 CB's for a club, Chalobah probably but it's a stretch. I do love chalobah as a squad player but his ability for a tip side is probably 3rd or 4th choice. At chelsea he's number one which makes it even more absurd he's the CB being turned away by chelsea.
24 Jul 2024 12:20:51
I'm supporting him big for the upcoming season but he needs to perform well this year. He's one of our biggest players he needs to show up imo.
24 Jul 2024 08:03:20
Rubbish g8. Endo had a better season than caicedo did.
24 Jul 2024 07:51:27
Enzo has been very unimpressive for chelsea since arriving. We will see if anything changes but I never really understood the transfer in the first place. 100m for a player who had one good WC is insanity.
23 Jul 2024 14:41:28
Can't disagree with any of that mate, I agree. I still think selling Gallagher and chalobah being sold is a joke but I've accepted it is what it is and we need their sales for FFP.
I also agree about not bringing many players in. This is where the players (and owners) need to prove themselves. Time for Enzo to step up, time for mudryk to step up and time for Jackson, madueke to improve again this season and for Nkunku to be the player he was at Leipzig.
I'd maybe give sterling another season unless a big offer from Saudi comes in.
All in all, it's not where I want chelsea to be squad wise, but we're in this mess now, we have to go through with it.