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28 Oct 2025 07:58:57
According to reports from respected journalists this morning, the delay in the SB development report concerns a 44 acre plot potentially being available North of Stamford Bridge. I assume that is Earls Court but I'm not sure.
1.) 28 Oct 2025 09:00:49
Tom
First and foremost the ownersxneed to decide what they want to do with SB.
There will always be land somewhere, personally I would move away from the Bridge, it's far to9 restrictive in many ways.
2.) 28 Oct 2025 10:00:49
Bill, I assume the the theory is they can’t make a decision about SB until they can see what’s happening with this supposed 44 acre site.
That sounds reasonable to me.
I would prefer a move away from SB but I just think our current owners will choose to redevelop SB.
3.) 28 Oct 2025 11:24:46
If that's what they are looking to do, why worry about land elsewhere.
It just seems to me that they want to put this into the long grass.
Next we will hear that they are looking for Andy's housrle to be knocked down once he has left.
4.) 28 Oct 2025 11:47:03
Because they have to at least be seen to be looking carefully at all the options.
5.) 28 Oct 2025 12:37:28
I just think that the owners have been in charge long enough now to be in a position to ar least tell us where they are along their thought process.
6.) 28 Oct 2025 13:12:56
Tom, I'm sure you are aware that the last possible piece of land available for development to accomodate a project of this size is Earls Court, there is simply nothing else available. The current owners of that site will have the answer to their submitted planning application, which does NOT contain a stadium, later this year, if it is granted that will end any hope of us moving away from Stamford Bridge. The hope from
BlueCo is that planning will be rejected and a potential deal to buy that site could be made which would include extensive housing as well as a stadium, the london mayor is in support of this so there is a chance it could happen. That said, even if Blue. Co were able to buy the land and gain planning permission for a stadium it would then have to go to the Chelsea Pitch Owners to decide if they would allow it to happen and after Roman wanted to buy Battersea power station only for the CPO to object to everything I wouldn't be over confident in that happening! This planning decision from the current owners of Earls Court is a monumental moment in our history because if it is granted we, Chelsea FC, will have no choice other than to stay at Stamford Bridge.
It is very easy to critisise Blue. Co but what else can they do but wait for that planning decision? In fact they have, in the meantime, been very proactive in buying the land next to Stamford Bridge which is currently home to a number of war vets as a contingency plan with a view to redeveloping Stamford Bridge. Either way this whole matter is going to take upwards of 7 or 8 years and probably closer to 15 years to come to fruition as Roman found out when he first looked at developing the ground/ moving some 20 years ago. I hope this all helps.
7.) 28 Oct 2025 15:42:05
RPD, as I said I assume the reference to a 44 acre site is Earls Court but then why not just say “Earle’s Court? ”
RPD, that’s not what happened to the proposed Battersea Power station development. Roman just got outbid.
I also understand why RA wanted the CPO to agree to any potential move but one thing stopped it, someone bought loads of CPO shares just before the vote and that cause accusations of vote rigging and understandably begged the question why would someone want to rig a vote. The meeting was a farce and if remember correctly the chairman resigned.
Blue Co can be a new stadium for football with the permission of the CPO but it can’t without approval use the name CFC. Of course that’s never going to happen. I would have a large fortune on the CPO agreeing to a move to a nearby site.
8.) 29 Oct 2025 07:49:24
Tom, the CPO issues were at the same time as Roman was bidding on Battersea, he got totally pissed of with them and withdrew his interest.
9.) 29 Oct 2025 09:13:57
I thought that the CPO was originally set up by KB to protect the club from ever losing the ground again. Not sure where protecting the name of the club should owners wish to move out if SB or indeed stopping naming rights on the stadium.
It seems that the CPO over time has evolved into being a barrier for owners trying to move the club forward and are turning themselves into an enemy rather than a protector.
Also if we do move away from SB, who owns the land?
10.) 29 Oct 2025 10:51:52
Let’s just correct a few things about RA, Battersea and the CPO.
RA was outbid for the Battersea site by I believe a Malaysian entity. It was some time after that when RA asked the CPO to give up its rights that were set up by KB protect the club name and location plus any development on the SB site other than a Football Club.
It was assumed by many CPO members that an attempt was being made by “some persons” rig a vote that would give back the ground and naming rights to RA. The argument put forward by many was that the CPO were not given sufficient assurances that either RA or anyone person or company be might sell the club to wouldn’t redevelop a valuable site for housing.
That meeting turned into a farce in my opinion with the chairman resigning (having been a RA proposal supporter) and the vote going against RA. In reflection and with the benefit of hindsight I do not understand to this day why RA and his team could not give the necessary assurances to satisfy an element of the CPO.
The CPO in my opinion have generally been nothing more than concerned that either football continues to be played at SB or somewhere nearby. They will not allow the clubs name to be used if owners want to move the club (like Wimbledon) to a completely different area of the country.
11.) 29 Oct 2025 18:42:38
Tom
We we did move to Earls Court, would the CPO want the same protection also if we did move, who gets the SB funds from the sale?
12.) 29 Oct 2025 20:36:53
Bill, I can’t remember the exact articles of the CPO but if I remember correctly those articles would cease when they agree to move to another ground. They only apply to the SB site. I’m sure the same would apply to the CFC name.
13.) 29 Oct 2025 20:39:30
Sorry, as far as any funds due from the sale would remain with the club as part of any agreement. If I remember correctly the CPO are a not for profit organisation.
My guess is the club would have to buy back the CPO shares at an agreed price.
14.) 30 Oct 2025 16:56:40
Thank you Tom.
29 Sep 2025 15:03:51
A mate just spun me a rumour that we asked Palace about Marc Guehi for this January. Apparently it was a simple "please keep us informed" conversation.
1.) 30 Sep 2025 16:52:00
Tom, hardly surprising, however, he is overrated.
2.) 30 Sep 2025 17:23:43
Do you think Marc Guehi is overated ED01 or is he a decent player?
{Ed001's Note - I have to admit the more I have watched him, the more I like him.}
3.) 30 Sep 2025 19:30:44
Him and Collwill!
4.) 30 Sep 2025 22:23:33
A bit like you Ed I’ve never been convinced by Guehi. Strangely I was impressed when he started hat a few games for us and I didn’t want us to sell him.
The last few games he has impressed me more and more and I can see him and Colwill making a good combination. ??.
5.) 07 Oct 2025 07:09:15
It's about having a chemistry between your left and right Centre Backs, knowing what the other will do. BB and Josh did display that last week v liverpool just as JT and Cavallo did many years ago, doing what you need to do to prevent a goal. Unfortunately I can, t see any of our present options providing that stability in defence that is required .
To win a league you concede the least!
6.) 07 Oct 2025 16:41:40
I agree Kiwi, we do need a stable and solid central defence as a foundation for success.
I was becoming impressed with the Fofana and Colwill pairing before injuries intervened.
01 Sep 2025 19:19:24
Chilly to Strasbourg on a permanent deal. So pleased that he has got a club and a chance to rebuild his career.
Sterling appears to be staying. Still have no confirmation about Fofana.
Looks like Disasi will be going to Palace of the happy hammers.
1.) 01 Sep 2025 21:03:29
Fofana on loan to Charlton.
So, as things stand we have Disasi and Sterling left at the club and surplus to requirements. Still have a couple of countries windows open.
The cub and the SD’s have worked hard buying and selling players and I’m ok with there work.
2.) 01 Sep 2025 21:18:44
Tom
The George deal to Fulham is also off.
3.) 01 Sep 2025 22:05:43
Bill, yes it is. I did put it on another thread. I hope it hasn’t fallen through for medical reasons as it seemed like a done deal.
4.) 02 Sep 2025 06:43:41
It now looks as if the paperwork for the Fofana deal was submitted late by Charlton. I don’t know if there is any appeal or wriggle room in these circumstances?
If not, I guess there are still a couple of countries that still have there transfer windows open.
5.) 02 Sep 2025 12:10:18
Both Turkey and Saudi windows remain open and therefore possibilities for Disasi, Sterling and Fofana but I’m pretty sure we’re at our 6 player limit for international loans and so any deal would have to be permanent.
6.) 02 Sep 2025 13:14:49
I think Fofana was a loan and Washington coming back was a loan. Maybe we have a couple of loan slots available?
01 Sep 2025 11:29:39
Samuel's-Smith apparently now going on loan to Swansea. That leaves a gap for Chilly to join Strasbourg. That makes good sense to me.
Also, BM back for Jackson. I suppose that's no surprise and now the Guiu recall makes sense.
The happy hammers ask about a loan for Disasi as have Palace.
I think that would just leave Sterling and Fofana.
1.) 01 Sep 2025 11:39:29
What is don't get Tom are reports saying we are back in negioations with BM.
Does that mean one or both have changed the goal posts on the proposed deal? .
The SD's will have done well if they can move Chilly and Sterling on.
2.) 01 Sep 2025 12:08:58
I think most likely was that the deal with Bayern was put on hold until CFC had secured a striker cover for Delap . and I'd never believed it was decisively over while Jackson still in Munich.
3.) 01 Sep 2025 12:10:06
Bill, If Chilly does go to Strasbourg let’s be honest it’s just an in-house loan but never the less it’s good for Chelsea and the player.
I’m getting confused about the Jackson and BM on off saga. My guess would be that we demanded that the deal become an “obligation. ” If that deal then went through it makes the Guiu recall make sense.
I think we will find a home for Fofana but it’s interesting that he was never mentioned or seen as suitable cover for Delap.
Sterling has told people that he will if needs be just train at the club as normal and be happy to receive his contractual dues. He is obviously entitled to do that. I would hope that we can find a last minute subsidised loan for him. The problem is his reluctance to move outside London.
4.) 01 Sep 2025 13:25:48
Let him rot Yom, Sterling g knows his international days are well and truely over.
5.) 01 Sep 2025 14:04:17
Bill, I actually met him some time ago a charity function and he came across as a really nice guy. Of course that doesn’t mean I would want him to stay at the club.
Anyway, if rumours are to be believed, Fulham may come to our rescue on probably a heavily subsidised loan.
6.) 01 Sep 2025 15:25:36
Our latest Lukaku.
7.) 01 Sep 2025 15:44:21
Bill, Lukaku and Bogarde, there names still give me the shivers!
Most clubs have had one or two of those players but they are experienced business men, there was no need to rush.
8.) 01 Sep 2025 18:02:22
harsh on sterling- yes he hasn't worked out but nothing to suggest he's behaved badly.
think its a case of bad business from us buying him on his decline- not the players fault we make questionable signings at times. he gets far too much bad press imo.
9.) 01 Sep 2025 18:38:30
Kaz, I seem to remember a few posters giving Sterlings personality some stick when we signed him but I also seem to remember Ed002 putting the record straight.
I can only repeat he came across as a really nice bloke when I met him. Of course other people may well have had a different experience.
I certainly don’t blame him for negotiating a good deal when he signed for us.
10.) 02 Sep 2025 11:17:50
Tom, I was one of those against signing Sterling for various reasons. As another poster stated his international career is over so there is no motivation for him to play. He is entitled to sit out his contract. most people would probably do the same. It’s all water under the bridge. Lukaku also an expensive mistake but we managed to secure a coupe of loan deals and eventually got him off our books. I suppose there might be a chance of something in January.
31 Aug 2025 22:52:02
Kellyman reportedly going out on loan to Cardiff City.
I really hope this loan gives the lad the opportunity to get over his major injury issue.
1.) 01 Sep 2025 08:13:32
good move for him tom he needs to play.
2.) 01 Sep 2025 08:56:35
Agreed Tom
Let's hope he stays fit.
3.) 01 Sep 2025 10:47:55
Yes agreed and can only hope for the best for a young player who has had such a difficult injury hit time since joining us.
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12 Nov 2025 07:40:56
For a bit of fun and because it's sadly yet another international break, who would you all choose as your top five players so far this season?
Mine are as follows:-
1) Caicedo.
2) Neto
3) James
4) Chalaboa
5) Sanchez
I would love to put Josh in there but not had enough minutes so far this season.
1.) 12 Nov 2025 10:10:29
1)Caicedo
2)Cucurella
3)Fernandez
4)Neto
5)Estevao.
2.) 12 Nov 2025 10:34:38
Good question mate but mine would be:
1. Cancerous
2. Enzo F
3. James
4. Pedro Neto
5. Cucurella.
3.) 12 Nov 2025 11:17:50
1.Caicedo
2.Cucurella
3.Neto
4.Sanchez
5.Enzo F.
4.) 12 Nov 2025 11:30:24
1. Caicedo
2. Neto
3. Cucurella
4.James
5.Estevao.
5.) 12 Nov 2025 12:30:10
1 Caicedo
2 Neto
3 Cucurella
4 Fernandez
5 Estevao.
6.) 13 Nov 2025 14:39:43
I guess it’s no surprise they Caicedo is the No1 choice if every poster but given how much stick Neto has received from some posters I am surprised he is on every posters list.
7.) 14 Nov 2025 15:41:13
Tom B agree on Neto after Caicaido he is our hardest worker without the ball.
09 Nov 2025 18:05:20
Sixty five mins gone in the City v Scouser game and I can't make my mind up if the Scousers are so bad or City are so good?
Good tactic by Pep with Haaland marking VVD and letting Konate have the ball. That is now sure to be replicated by other teams.
So far I have found this so called Pep style of football very entertaining.
The Liverpool pages will be worth reading tonight.
1.) 09 Nov 2025 18:46:26
Very interesting Tom, I expected Liverpool to walk away with the league after the start they made and then I expected Arsenal to walk the league after they opened a big lead, now maybe I'm looking at Man City and Pep to push on or maybe even us.
The premier league is very competitive. I'm very satisfied at this point in the season to be in 3rd spot and looking forward to Cole Palmer returning.
2.) 10 Nov 2025 09:04:45
In fairness, there are only 2xpoints separating us from 9th spot.
3.) 10 Nov 2025 10:31:45
In August I had Liverpool romping to another title this season with Arsenal second and City or us third. But my prediction for us was 3rd to 7th and still is though hope of course we could do even better than 3rd. I think we should make Champions league place again, that we really should not come lower than 5th and that there will be 5 ECL places on offer again. We have to continue to get ECL football for next season.
But so much depends on keeping key players fit for us as for other clubs and still think we have a lack of sufficiently reliable striker weakness. Delap certainly hasn't looked convincing since back though may hopefully improve in time and if stays fit. Guiu gets so little game time it's hard to judge him. George surely is not the answer.
There's also of course that lingering question of whether we can be ok without LC or similar quality replacement from existing squad at left centre back or RCB with someone who can reliably pass through the lines.
Severity of Lavia's latest injury still unknown to my knowledge and concerning as when fit he is huge asset to our defensive efforts.
But yes hopefully Cole back in nearish future. perhaps for the Barcelona game? But if he breaksdown through coming back to early it may be an op needed so will have to hope the medical team/coaching team get it right with help of CP's honest reporting on how he is feeling of course.
03 Nov 2025 07:37:46
A mate was telling me last night that EM has a win ratio of about 63% and has only lost 18 games out of 79. That seemed very good to me but I wouldn't know how it compares to our previous managers.
1.) 03 Nov 2025 09:15:58
I would imagine it's up there with most Tom.
I suppose it also comes down to what the other coaches squads cost.
2.) 03 Nov 2025 10:11:33
Bill, that would be to hard for me to work out.
I assume if you did that you would have to work out total squad valuation (bought and inherited) also what was the valuation of a player, let’s say, 20 years ago in comparison too today. It would end up being very subjective.
3.) 03 Nov 2025 10:18:47
The impressive thing about it Tom is the amount of home grown academy players Maresca uses as well.
Bill, I imagine the squads put together during the Roman era cost far far more than anything being spent today (inflation etc built in)
4.) 03 Nov 2025 10:24:12
Very interesting question.
EM oberall stat thus far does sound very good Tom but you would have to factor in a few things in EM favour like all those 12 out of 13 games we won against largely very weak and obscure sides in the Conference League . only most obscure perhaps being Noah. We only lost to Servette hardly a major name in European football as neither poerhapos is the best team we face ie Real Betis in the final. So that will have helped EM win ratio a fair bit in a competition we had never played in before whereas previously we were usually playing in the Champions League or Europa Cup.
What for me woud be a more telling stat but not one I know - perhaps someone does - is the win ratio of games won by EM v other CFC managers in matches against traditional other big teams in EPL namely Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, United. (yes we all [perhaps love to beat Spurs above all but they have not been a traditionally big EPL club and we have of course only lost 8 times to them in 67 EPL matches home and away (since start of the EPL in other words) .
Or oerhaps easier to calculate EM win ratio v other CFC managers over the years in EPL matches as a whole. It's possible to look up these stats. EM win rate in EPL thus far is 25 games out of 48 which by my calculation is 52%. Clearly better than Poch's rate of 18 wins out of 38 = only 47% but not yet vastly superior. But compare both these records with say Conte who in EPL games in charge of Chelsea won 51 out of 76 for a win rate of 67%. Or Jose's 140 wins out of 212 games achieving a win ration of 66% a percentage dragged down very very considerably of course by his disappointing last season in second stint as manager with us.
I think in the long run it will be win ratio in EPL - and Champions League - that will probably define EM as a success for us or not. And we all hope that he can push up EPL win rate towards that 66/ 67% rate! If so we will surely have had an EPL win in the process though probably not this season.
Having said that I think Maresca has shown in several important matches for us - like the CWC final and yesterday v Sours -that he can get tactics bang on at times. We all hopoe he is develpoing as a manager together with his young squad/ s. The question is whether he can get tactics more consistently right and perhaps especially against so called 'loer' opponents who park the bus in home games at the Bridge where his win ration - though haven't yet worked this out - is probably quite disappointing. It's almost as there may be some lack of focus and intensity by players if not manager re tactics in those games and that needs to change for the better. We certainly need the 100% focus from all in these games - not to lose it in oinjry time say! - at the Bridge as we had on Saturday v Spurs away or in the CWC final v PSG. And in fact for some time we have failed to make the Bridge a fortress of sucess. Mind you I doubt if a manager will ever make it the stronghold it was under Mourinho before his last season.
5.) 03 Nov 2025 10:44:46
JBS, I think that’s why stats can be so misleading. In the particular case we are not comparing like for like opposition as you say.
6.) 03 Nov 2025 11:26:54
Yes you're right Tom. And as the cynical saying goes it can be a matter of 'Lies, damn lies, and statistics'!
7.) 03 Nov 2025 12:51:42
Also, it was more of a given to beat the weaker teams years ago, we used to steamroller weaker teams with our squads being hugely backed by Roman and no financial restrictions, our latest window showed a profit under the new owners and the UEFA restrictions kicked in stopping the purchase of Xavi Simmons but in hindsight that looks like it was a blessing!
8.) 03 Nov 2025 13:11:32
Absolutely JBS, totally agree.
9.) 03 Nov 2025 16:11:17
It certainly looks like a blessing Greenaway however it's early days and some players take longer to settle than others.
About a week ago we would have said the same about Gittens and maybe we are still saying it about Garnacho.
10.) 03 Nov 2025 17:32:57
Good point Bill.
11.) 03 Nov 2025 17:43:46
bill, I saw promise in Gittens from day 1, he is very quick, can beat his man on the outside and also cut inside, he has very quick feet and is strong, his confidence will come with more games and I think he will be a real asset on that left side. Garnacho I'm not sure about and was not needed and like others have said was a strange buy given his piss poor attitude and will likely fall out with Maresca who won't take bad attitude as we have already seen.
Xavi Simmons is a number 10 and we have Palmer, Estevao and even Enzo who can play that position so I'm sure we dodged a bullet not picking him up. Time will tell though.
02 Nov 2025 21:20:00
For those interested I will be putting my ticket fir the Wolves game on the official Exchange site in a few mins time.
1.) 02 Nov 2025 21:34:56
Thanks Tom for heads up.
2.) 03 Nov 2025 08:30:25
The ticket wasn’t sold for nearly two hours. So in the future I will be putting it up for sale on Sunday evenings again. Obviously the algo buyers aren’t awake then.
01 Nov 2025 20:07:01
I would have given Jorgensen a run of games partly to take the pressure off Sanchez.
Of course he is only one mistake away for all the criticism/ abuse to start again, that is just the way it is but Sanchez had a solid last ten games at the end of last season and he has generally played well this season.
1.) 01 Nov 2025 23:20:16
Tom I couldn’t disagree more, Jorgensen is probably up there for the worst goalkeeper I have ever seen in a chelsea shirt and would rank him alongside Hilario, Sullivan or Ambrosio.
2.) 02 Nov 2025 08:57:42
I'm with you Whitey, Jorgensen is the worst keeper in our history.
3.) 02 Nov 2025 09:21:53
Whitey, he certainly didn’t cover himself in glory against Wolves that’s for sure but I’m struggling to think of too many mistakes he has made when called upon. Also, I minded of his top display in the first half of the conference league final.
I’ve not seen enough of him to say he is a good or bad keeper but when Sanchez went through his bad spell, I would have given him a chance.
4.) 02 Nov 2025 09:47:50
Jorgensen is a good, athletic shot stopper, unfortunately, he’s also very poor in almost every other aspect of goalkeeping. Of note, he’s an absolute mess under high balls / crosses and teams are targeting him for it.
5.) 02 Nov 2025 10:01:25
This thread was meant to be about how much Sanchez has improved for the last ten ish games of last season and generally this season.
I repeat, long may that continue but he is only one mistake away from getting slaughtered yet again.
6.) 02 Nov 2025 11:40:20
Tom
Sanchez has improved probably over the last six months.
That being said, i think we all know he is not a top keeper and that would be the reason why he would get slaughtered if mistakes creep back into his game.
I really beleive that in the summer, we did need to ho out and get a top class GK.
Are there any at Brighton at the moment?
7.) 02 Nov 2025 11:46:26
All players including keepers make
mistakes and I’m not suggesting that Sanchez is a top keeper but I am appreciative of of improvement over the twenty odd games. Well done RS.
8.) 02 Nov 2025 11:54:26
I think most of us are now very happy with Sanchez, he has cut out the errors and is now starting to dominate his area, no need for a new keeper as Penders doesn't need his pathway blocked and should replace Jorgensen and compete with Sanchez for the number 1 spot.
9.) 02 Nov 2025 18:53:13
Agreed Tom, he's definitely improved – far fewer mistakes, and still those same highlight-reel incredible saves. At this point, I'd take a solid keeper if that's what he's become, and yes, as Greenaway says, no need to block Penders' progress.
What a difference a keeper makes – look at United now they've replaced Onana (obviously it's not incredible results, but the uptick is noticeable), and also, I don't think there's really been enough comment on the absence of Alisson and the way that's affected Liverpool's form. Yes, it's not the be all and end all, and there are other factors at play (and it's not like Marmadashvilli isn't a good keeper – he is) but he's pulled them out of many tight spots with his command and their backline suddenly looks vulnerable in a way it rarely does when he's in goal.
14 Nov 2025 13:40:19
Bill, any mathematical benefit there was in waiting to find a FOS sponsor prepared to pay a substantial premium is gradually evaporating.
Like all fans it now makes zero sense to me. I guess I can only hope for a cunning plan.
29 Oct 2025 20:39:30
Sorry, as far as any funds due from the sale would remain with the club as part of any agreement. If I remember correctly the CPO are a not for profit organisation.
My guess is the club would have to buy back the CPO shares at an agreed price.
29 Oct 2025 20:36:53
Bill, I can’t remember the exact articles of the CPO but if I remember correctly those articles would cease when they agree to move to another ground. They only apply to the SB site. I’m sure the same would apply to the CFC name.
29 Oct 2025 10:51:52
Let’s just correct a few things about RA, Battersea and the CPO.
RA was outbid for the Battersea site by I believe a Malaysian entity. It was some time after that when RA asked the CPO to give up its rights that were set up by KB protect the club name and location plus any development on the SB site other than a Football Club.
It was assumed by many CPO members that an attempt was being made by “some persons” rig a vote that would give back the ground and naming rights to RA. The argument put forward by many was that the CPO were not given sufficient assurances that either RA or anyone person or company be might sell the club to wouldn’t redevelop a valuable site for housing.
That meeting turned into a farce in my opinion with the chairman resigning (having been a RA proposal supporter) and the vote going against RA. In reflection and with the benefit of hindsight I do not understand to this day why RA and his team could not give the necessary assurances to satisfy an element of the CPO.
The CPO in my opinion have generally been nothing more than concerned that either football continues to be played at SB or somewhere nearby. They will not allow the clubs name to be used if owners want to move the club (like Wimbledon) to a completely different area of the country.
28 Oct 2025 15:42:05
RPD, as I said I assume the reference to a 44 acre site is Earls Court but then why not just say “Earle’s Court? ”
RPD, that’s not what happened to the proposed Battersea Power station development. Roman just got outbid.
I also understand why RA wanted the CPO to agree to any potential move but one thing stopped it, someone bought loads of CPO shares just before the vote and that cause accusations of vote rigging and understandably begged the question why would someone want to rig a vote. The meeting was a farce and if remember correctly the chairman resigned.
Blue Co can be a new stadium for football with the permission of the CPO but it can’t without approval use the name CFC. Of course that’s never going to happen. I would have a large fortune on the CPO agreeing to a move to a nearby site.
15 Nov 2025 09:46:47
Bill, we ain’t ever going to sign Haaland of for that matter Kane.
As I say, I know very little about the lad who is about to join but let’s give him a chance.
14 Nov 2025 19:07:11
Kazblue, I have no problems with posters disagreeing with my opinions.
What happens at the end of the season will indicate if we are a club that continues to challenge for trophies.
Also, I personally don’t think we will be signing many players in this winter window or the summer window. I believe the club is happy with its longer term (loan) investments.
14 Nov 2025 19:00:18
Bill, I know very little about the lad. Maybe he will turn out to be better than Haaland.
14 Nov 2025 16:32:28
RBD, we do have a highly regarded and sought after striker from Strasbourg joining us no later than this summer.
Thanks for the stats.
14 Nov 2025 13:53:40
Bill, strangely I think we will win the World Cup with TT as our manager. He might have got us playing boring football but he did set us up well for big games in knockout competitions.