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05 Feb 2024 07:31:08
This is probably just wishful thinking on behalf of the sender and I personally hope it's not true but I've just been messaged by a mate who says there is a strong rumour of a 9am board meeting being called. My bet would be that this is just normal procedure and people are making 2+2=5.
1.) 05 Feb 2024 09:48:43
Tom
Hopefully it equals 4, this cannot continue with a toxic atmosphere at the Bridge, it just will not help with player confidence.
I wanted Poch to succeed and I believed he was the right person to guide these youngsters but his tactics, substitutions and him coming out stating his job is not safe suggests that he feels his time is up and maybe the players know it as well.
I'm sure TS's wife also does not help matters and I won't be sorry to see her ho at the end of the season.
20 Dec 2023 07:23:37
Simon Johnson on talksport this morning says it's being reported in Argentina that Enzo has a serious groin problem that may require surgery.
Obviously he wasn't well last night but if true about his ongoing groin injury, it would explain a lot about his recent performances.
1.) 20 Dec 2023 10:13:47
And also Tom, we have yet another injury to add to our long list.
2.) 21 Dec 2023 09:09:10
Yes have read these reports and would ecxplain both his drop in form and why the poor lad was in tears when came off on Tuesday night. So if true it's - and I also don't know what the prognosis would be if it is - this is wretched news for the player and for CFC. The club's injury woes are truly dreadful.
Does antone have any update on when Lavia might be expected to make his debut or CC likely to be back from his long injury?
3.) 21 Dec 2023 15:09:40
JBS, the same guy who told me about Nkunku coming back slightly earlier than expected told me Lavia will be fit to play early January. So about two weeks.
4.) 21 Dec 2023 18:14:56
Thanks Tom might be good news then about Lavia.
We will have to wait and see about Enzo but most treatments of his kind of injury if reported accurately take time with or without surgery. Would be months rather than weeks it seems.
22 Aug 2023 18:50:21
A West Ham supporting mate tells me they are looking to loan Lukaku.
Would be interesting if true!
1.) 23 Aug 2023 03:30:13
I'd call it desperation not interesting.
2.) 23 Aug 2023 07:20:23
RD, I told him he was a very misunderstood player with lots of talent.
I like the bloke and I didn’t want to burst his balloon. Anyway, I can’t see it happening.
3.) 23 Aug 2023 10:43:22
The club's stance is there will be no loan deals for Lukaku.
If unsold when the window closes, they are looking to Saudi's to strike a deal.
4.) 23 Aug 2023 11:04:23
Bill, I understood it to be their “preferred” route and while I personally can’t see a loan happening, we surely can never say “never”?
21 Aug 2023 16:55:19
Little whisper for Bradley Barcola, whoever he is?
I'm sure I've seen his name mentioned before, probably on this site.
{Ed002's Note - Bradley Barcola (F/W) Having a very good season but should stay where he is as a move may see him pushed on to the bench. Has seen scouts from numerous Premier League and Bundesliga clubs to watch him but taking him now to play in England would likely mean he would need to be loaned out out for a couple of years before he could obtain a Work Permit unless someone pays well over the odds. Manchester City and Chelsea may offer him an option. PSG would take him as cover only. Riems may offer an option.}
1.) 21 Aug 2023 21:22:54
Thanks for the info Ed.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
12 Aug 2023 19:13:13
One pundit/ outlet saying MC will be signing an 8 year contract.
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26 Apr 2024 14:39:42
I understand Chuka has now got another knee injury. WTF is going on!
1.) 26 Apr 2024 15:33:06
Is it lifestyle? Is it the Cobham facilities? Is it the training methods? Is it the curse of Eva?
I have no idea but it must be more than just bad luck?
2.) 26 Apr 2024 16:49:16
G8
The whole medical situation is a complete and utter shambles.
So fed up before each match day hearing that we have 10 to 12 players injured.
Other teams have injuries but most no where the extent we have had this season.
I believe we changed people in our medical department this season but quite honestly the change has failed miserably.
It's a total disgrace for a top premiership club.
3.) 26 Apr 2024 17:38:35
This is ridiculous. what on earthis going on and going so so wrong?
4.) 26 Apr 2024 19:27:51
The rumours are it’s poch heavily reliant on running and running and running and his methods are apparently “ outdated “
They said he felt something and wanted to check, hopefully we’re being cautious but I really really wanted to see him start few games, my guess, mudryk will play left, palmer central Madueke right,
5.) 26 Apr 2024 19:57:31
I think that is the most likely scenario Matt. Taxi for Poch.
6.) 26 Apr 2024 19:58:06
Our injury list is now back up to 12 players.
I’m not sure if has dropped below 8 for any game this season.
7.) 26 Apr 2024 20:00:54
Even Pep and Klopp would have struggled badly with the injury shambles we have had at our club this season.
24 Apr 2024 21:58:38
Football truly is a funny old game.
While I could see Palace beating Newcastle there is no way I could see Liverpool being turned over by the toffees!
I don't watch Liverpool that often but does Nunez miss a lot of chances on a regular basis?
DCL looked a handful tonight.
1.) 24 Apr 2024 22:19:09
He does Tom.
2.) 25 Apr 2024 00:11:49
Nunez is very similar to Jackson. Works his socks off and looks a fantastic player but same issues in the final third.
3.) 25 Apr 2024 12:53:11
There’s a graphic on slysports which shows that Nunez has missed 26 big chances this season. Haaland has missed 30 and Jackson 20. Those calling for Watkins or Isak should note they’ve missed 20 and 15 respectively too.
4.) 25 Apr 2024 13:17:25
fuser, that’s an interesting statistic. Thanks mate.
5.) 25 Apr 2024 14:02:12
Yes a v interesting stat Fuser and does put Jackson's misses in perspective. Haaland's 30 misses extraordinary.
6.) 26 Apr 2024 00:13:15
Really, Haaland is useless then? Ask Pep to swap him for Jackson - interesting to see what his response would be.
7.) 26 Apr 2024 07:40:30
No and neither is Watkins. Although only from the small amount of city games I’ve seen hasn’t been in such good form as last season.
I guess the stat should be a percentage of chances taken against missed.
8.) 26 Apr 2024 08:17:39
Nunes has lower conversion rate than Jackson, statistically, solanke best at 53.9% followed by salah and isak.
9.) 26 Apr 2024 10:34:08
Thanks Matt very interesting. In a strange way I like stats but they always seem to lead to more questions than answers.
10.) 26 Apr 2024 12:06:14
Jimbo I don't think anyone including me would dream uf suggesting that Haaland was useless. Would have him at the Bridge in an instant and had wanted hime here before he chose City. But I was struck by the stats for him tgis season that can be interepreted - but so can Jackson and others on the list - in a number of ways e. g. as a usually prolific striker going through a bad patch OR a striker who creates more chancves than most so can miss more than most but still scores plenty OR a player not naturally a striker converted to being one who is still adjusting to EPL and though creates/ gets a lot of chances and scores quite a few doesn't yet convert the proportion he should.
11.) 26 Apr 2024 20:16:47
JBS, you make some valid points. I am not against stats but some are more relevant than others. I believe in certain areas observation is the best way to analyse performance. In any event, what is a”big chance” as opposed to a half chance or absolute sitter? You could argue that if a striker scores a lot of goals while having a high percentage of missed chances that indicates that he backs himself and doesn’t let his head drop.
24 Apr 2024 12:51:19
Poch is being reported as saying to the owners "that painful decisions need to be made. " While I guess this could mean a lot of different things, I'm hoping that any end of season review looks at more than just what I fear may happen.
1.) 24 Apr 2024 15:35:18
Tom
Everything needs to be looked at from the very top down to Gladys the tea lady.
2.) 24 Apr 2024 15:42:15
Hope Stamford the Lion will pass the examination.
3.) 24 Apr 2024 15:51:56
I hope the away fans get moved to the East Stand.
4.) 24 Apr 2024 15:59:46
Stamford the Lion has one year left on his contract and his agent is at loggerheads with the club. He came through the academy as a cub; sell him : 100% profit for PSR.
I read it that Poch said the club need to make ruthless/ clinical decisions, I agree and I know what would be the first one I would make.
5.) 24 Apr 2024 16:22:34
I think Poch will be rather upset if they keep him in charge.
6.) 24 Apr 2024 22:09:49
Nice one Jimbo!
23 Apr 2024 22:45:33
You couldn't make it up.
Now watching the program after out nightmare showing tonight. It's called "Pound Land. "
About sums up how I feel tonight. Come on Chels you're supposed to be making me feel better!
1.) 24 Apr 2024 05:57:59
Unfortunately predictable. This is a very poorly assembled team and I again state I believe many on here could have done a better job.
2.) 24 Apr 2024 08:17:51
Tom,
Can I suggest if you want to feel better maybe don't watch us, rubbish and defeatist coach who clearly knows he is finished.
3.) 24 Apr 2024 08:22:37
Standard Pochetino fielded the best possible team he had on his disposal.
This was realistic situation we are in. Considering squad quality 9th place is not that bad.
Selling club grown players and signing overrated and overpaid unproven young players has shown how bad this club has been runned.
There's no manager that can fix Dud Boehly's wrongdoings.
23 Apr 2024 22:07:32
I can only assume that Chuka is carrying an injury because if he isn't injured I'm totally perplexed.
1.) 23 Apr 2024 22:11:35
Another injury prone player to add to the list Tom.
We were missing 8 players tonight who 100 percent would be in the first 11.
2.) 23 Apr 2024 22:17:51
Poch is the issue Tom.
3.) 23 Apr 2024 22:26:23
G8, maybe you should question the posters who wanted him as our manager and while your there send an email to CFC asking them that question.
Whitey, you could well be right but no matter who plays for your club it’s not good when heads drop and players hide from the ball.
4.) 23 Apr 2024 22:48:44
Tomb, not been on this site long but can I ask why you talk down to people so much? You’re dulcet tone and the way you talk to people really is uncalled for. Every poster is entitled to an opinion whether you agree or disagree but from reading the posts you seem to talk down to everyone as they don’t agree with you.
Sorry if I’ve upset a loyal poster and other but some of the comments you put are really uncalled for.
5.) 23 Apr 2024 22:51:29
I doubt whether the Chelsea Board were influenced by what a few posters said about Poch; it’s their responsibility. I don’t remember there being a big majority in favour of Poch but I may be wrong, I certainly wasn’t. In is post match interview he gave the impression that he has given up.
6.) 23 Apr 2024 23:00:58
His post match interview for me was just full of the usual cliches and frustration.
Jimbo, I didn’t take a survey of how May wanted Poch as our manager but it seemed like the vast majority as I felt like a pretty lonely voice as one of the few who didn’t want him.
7.) 23 Apr 2024 23:06:10
Magic, if you interpret my posts as talking down to people I would apologise because that would never be my intention.
Trust me, you will find it hard to upset me.
Surely the whole point of this site is to debate and put forward your view. I’m well used to being criticised for my views and I would have thought the reverse would be true!
8.) 23 Apr 2024 23:23:58
In all honesty, Poch is the main culprit for the result tonight, strange lineup, strange tactics, strange substitutions
Thrashings like this do not go unnoticed by the owners, he looked dejected and the players gave up at 2-0, something has to give sooner or later.
The gulf in quality between us and Arsenal was frightening, it really puts things into perspective and shows how good we had it for 20+ years.
9.) 24 Apr 2024 07:00:33
Horans, I wanted an overhaul of our squad. Maybe not as quickly but general I can’t complain.
I couldn’t see other teams/ clubs waiting for us to catch up so I guessed this season would be nothing special. I can’t see us finishing above certain clubs next season. Our opponents are going to improve and will in all probability at least match any player investment that we make.
10.) 24 Apr 2024 08:28:09
Not g8, poch is PART of the issue, your super striker missing sitters, scared to head a ball, your superstars madueke not tracking back and lazy, poch selection, poch set up, enzo slow and goes missing, mudryk no football intelligence, like he missed academy football, sporting directors built a pre school team without leaders or experience, no back up to Jackson, injuries,
There’s a 100 issues,
11.) 24 Apr 2024 09:13:15
Matt, very good point it is very rarely just one issue!
25 Apr 2024 20:59:59
Tusole, is there any chance you can limit the use of the word “kiddies? ”.
22 Apr 2024 05:48:24
I didn’t want CHO sold mainly because I wanted to see him play in the Premiership on a regular basis after his injury but given his performances on loan I could understand the logic of selling him. I have no idea if Noni will eventually prove to be a good investment.
21 Apr 2024 19:34:18
Bill, I have zero idea if he has a bad attitude.
The way fans see him as a person will not have been helped by last Mondays penalty argument but I seem to remember Lamps and Drogba have a busy up about a pen in a game that we needed to win to sec the premiership title. Lamps wanted to secure the game and Drogba was going for the golden boot. Can I also add that JT let the two of them sort it out and Carlo said nothing.
Barnet, I think you will struggle to find a more “passionate” poster/ fan than me but then I would say that. I know nothing about the lad but he seems to care about winning to me and the “pay cheque” quote isn’t worthy of comment.
I will judge his ability over time. I wasn’t very impressed when I first saw him play but in his last few games he has shown that he has the ability to drive into the penalty area and take in players. His work rate and defensive discipline has also improved.
21 Apr 2024 17:37:06
Get shot of player because he is laughing after a game! Made me laugh!
15 Apr 2024 10:05:07
I can’t see any choice but CG playing as a DM tonight if Enzo is injured/ sick.
26 Apr 2024 20:08:51
Barnet, why has it “got to be” the training methods of Poch?
26 Apr 2024 19:58:06
Our injury list is now back up to 12 players.
I’m not sure if has dropped below 8 for any game this season.
26 Apr 2024 12:56:30
I’m a little confused as to what a striker is these days. Is a goal scorer or a playing that brings others into the game or a combination of both?
I’m not sure that Boniface is much different to Jackson but I admit to not seeing a lot of him.
26 Apr 2024 10:34:08
Thanks Matt very interesting. In a strange way I like stats but they always seem to lead to more questions than answers.
26 Apr 2024 07:40:30
No and neither is Watkins. Although only from the small amount of city games I’ve seen hasn’t been in such good form as last season.
I guess the stat should be a percentage of chances taken against missed.