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13 Aug 2025 13:40:30
Saw a rumours of donnaruma looking leave psg. Are Chelsea looking to sign him or as rumoured, is man City his destination. Anyone with any useful information should please share with us here thanks.
1.) 13 Aug 2025 14:39:04
No information but god I hope not.
2.) 13 Aug 2025 14:58:51
I wasn't particurarly imprssed by his performance at CWC Tusole. He is certainly experienced, a big unit and presence in the box and can be commanding there against aerial threats but just seems lacking in a bit of nimbleness in getting down to low to shots in particular. A reason why PSG willing to let him go?
Have no idea if we're trying for him.
{Ed001's Note - his wage demands are why PSG want rid.}
3.) 14 Aug 2025 08:44:58
Looking at data Donarruma and Sanchez are very similar, so why buy Donnoruma to replace Sanchez, especially as Edd001 states, his wage demands!
The SD's see Penders as the next big thing after this coming season on loan at Strausburg, with Slonina as no2, let's see what the club decvide!
{Ed001's Note - he is not a great keeper - should have been, but has shown little real improvement since he emerged at 17. So many errors as well, no wonder they were so happy to just replace him when he demanded a pay rise.}
4.) 14 Aug 2025 08:59:12
Good info Ed001 as always and thanks for it.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. Enrique doesn't like players to rock the boat and get too big for their boots. The club pays them extremely well anyway, so if they get greedy, he won't stand for it. He wants them to be team players first and foremost. He relies a lot on togetherness amongst his squad, hence them offloading all the big time Charlies and going with young, hungry players.}
5.) 19 Aug 2025 16:38:23
The whole “big = commanding in the box” thing is a false logic. Like lots of Italian goalkeepers, Donnarumma’s general approach when a ball comes in is to go deep to give himself time to react, relying on the large wingspan to help with that. It’s a question of style and choice.
Sanchez is also a “big unit” and, while Donnarumma is probably a better / more consistent shot stopper, Sanchez is a better passer of the ball under pressure. I think the same thing that rules Donnarumma out at PSG would extend to the role in a Maresca side. It makes little sense to me as a rumour.
6.) 23 Aug 2025 12:21:24
FD77, very interesting observations.
23 Jul 2025 11:38:31
There's been rumours of xavi simons to us and also Morgan Rodgers. Really don't understand what is happening and if they are actually needed.
21 Jun 2024 20:46:38
Hi Ed, sorry to bother you but olise seemed to be nailed on to join us and it's gone quite. Reports suggesting that we have pulled out of the race. Please could you please help the update on olise. maybe we will go ahead for eze . not that they are like for like players though.
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea stepped back because the did not see value for money.}
1.) 22 Jun 2024 14:09:48
Thanks for the response. I admit I have little to no knowledge of how clubs value players I wonder if I actually think he's overpriced for the reported 60m release clause. Would have liked the deal to go through. Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Forget the £60M - it is misleading.}
2.) 22 Jun 2024 15:52:39
I was always worries about the injuries for a young player.
3.) 22 Jun 2024 18:08:50
Perhaps it was wage demand as much as or more than a factor than transfer fee?
05 Jun 2024 18:27:48
Ed are we interested in signing both olise and eze this summer. Honestly I'm confused as to which of them we really need more.
Eze could replace cg if he leaves imo.
{Ed002's Note - Try not to complicate things. It is not all or nothing.}
1.) 06 Jun 2024 10:02:01
Thanks for your response Ed. Like I said earlier, I'm torn between which of them we should sign and it's not always you see a club sign 2 players from another club in one transfer window. But I think both will help our team. I also think eze is underrated and needs a great club to shine, he's ready to step up. olise too is talented and other clubs will take him if we don't get him now.
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea has an interest in numerous players - somethimes they are from the same club.}
2.) 06 Jun 2024 10:04:13
Eze makes sense for the left wing, but olise, only 22 and is a special special player, his set pieces and deliveries with our new set piece coach, win win,
01 Jun 2024 14:10:45
Good day Ed please are Chelsea interested in signing Joshua Kilmich this summer. I think we need his versatility and leadership mentality imo.
{Ed002's Note - No.}
Tusole's banter posts with other poster's replies to Tusole's banter posts
17 Jan 2026 23:52:52
Hi everyone, please don't let this new owners deceive you into thinking that all is well at lt the club. They have technically reduced Chelsea to 3nd rate club. Chelsea now almost celebrated defeat to direct rivals , arsenal. In the past losing against arsenal was like a tarboo but now we srmee it as normal.
We obviously need a an experienced defender but they choose to pursue Jeremy jacquet to add what exactly. It's obvious that it's the reason Maresca's left and instead of reviewing the policy to allow a change to the standard we operates before they came which put Chelsea in a position where they can compete in all.
Chelsea have been in transition for some years now but all we see is strategies to make Chelsea accept to be a 2nd rate club so long as it puts profits into their pocket. The obvious example is the last season of wenger at arsenal.
1.) 18 Jan 2026 05:20:28
It’s fair to criticize the strategy, but how much profit do you think they’ve made since purchasing the club? Wouldn’t the more prudent strategy to make profit and sell for a huge amount be becoming a highly successful club rather than ‘accept to be a 2nd rate club’?
2.) 18 Jan 2026 07:50:23
Tusole, I posted my thoughts on the direction of the club a while back which you might like to read as it explains pretty much the only way the owners of the club can make a financial gain of any real significance on their investment. I will try to give you a brief summary here to politely challenge your statement above. There is no way in this world that the owners can make a large investment profit by trading players, it just won't happen as for every star purchase who might possibly turn a nice profit there will be 2 more at least who won't work out and will lose you money, factor in purchase and sale costs, agent fees and wages and any return to the owners will be little to nothing so the notion that the owners buy players to make a profit is pure pie in the sky, the owners are also prohibited from taking a dividend from the club for 10 years so unlike the Glazers at Man Utd they can't profit day to day via income, the only way they can possibly a sizeable financial gain is by resale of the entire investment which legally can't happen until 2032 as part of the sale process agreed with Roman in 2022 and that will mean the club needs to of grown as a global force both through expansion, further clubs being added, stadia development bringing increased revenue and fan exposure and fundamentally success on the pitch.
The approach at present to purchase young prospects will likely continue for another couple of seasons as wages and costs are managed before the push towards sustainable challenges for domestic and european titles begins to ramp up the nearer any sale date around 2032 and beyond where the owners need the club to be not only winning titles yearly but showing significant progress in all areas including stadia. If that all comes together they might just make a sizeable return on their investment. The downside for us fans is that we must watch on as the club slowly build up to the trophy winning monster the model is intended to be mainly picking up a trophy here and there and hovering around the top 4 or 5 until 2027 or 2028 when the kick really begins towards yearly title challenges and sustained sucess leading to a profitable sale by the owners in or likely beyond 2032. I totally understand the short term frustration and can only hope their vision pans out in the long term if not before but trying to put a slightly positive spin on it at least they have a plan unlike many other clubs who just muddle through year by year. I hope my brief summary helps explain a few things but more than happy to go into far greater detail on my thoughts on this model if you wish.
3.) 18 Jan 2026 08:51:34
Tusole, can I politely ask where are you from?
4.) 18 Jan 2026 08:56:15
RPD, good points and good post in my opinion.
5.) 18 Jan 2026 09:11:46
Thanks Tom.
6.) 18 Jan 2026 09:14:08
Excellent post RPD and once again glad that you are back.
Clearlake are a private equity company and the aim is to generate a profit for their investors which will probably only happen with a sale at some point however some PEC's are not turned around around into a profitable business and are sold at a loss just to get them of the portfolio.
You mentioned Stadia but from we we are at present, I'm not too hopeful on that issue.
You also did not mention the FOS issue and even if we signed one for say £60mil, it would take around two years to break even should be have had secured a £40mil deal previously.
7.) 18 Jan 2026 09:45:33
Sorry wrong thread. Melbourne, I completely agree with your post on this thread.
8.) 18 Jan 2026 09:46:52
Cfb, good to have you back mate.
9.) 18 Jan 2026 09:47:35
Thanks for your very clearly written and well argued post RPD.
10.) 18 Jan 2026 10:14:23
Bill, I don’t want to put words in the mouth of RPD but I think it was him who put forward a reason as to why we “might” not have a FOS sponsor.
I’ve said on another thread, I would like our present owners to give us the reason why we have no FOS sponsors but I also except they may well have been legally advised not to make any comment until after the result of any potential sanction.
11.) 18 Jan 2026 10:35:08
Fair comment Tom however not quite sure why a sponser could not put in a clause to protect their interests.
12.) 18 Jan 2026 10:45:29
I won't be posting often tomb. I am still popping in every now and then. I have removed myself from all social media as I find it all fake or miss leading much the same as the media outlets.
I brought myself back to ask where tusole is from as he reminds me of the hundreds possibly the thousands of Africans on social media that rant. But have never even been to england. Never mind to the bridge. Don't get me wrong he may live under the seats in the Mathew harding upper for all I know. But for most of us that go regular (even tho i can only go 5 to 6 times a year now I have moved) they are more balanced arguments. Even jimbo and nib please keep giving your opinion guys or gals for that matter.
Just remember whatever you put in here will never make a difference. And we are all wrong with our opinions because we are not within the club. So we just jump on the Internet for our information. If anyone has ever read the reddit posts or the replies on Facebook X or Instagram its full of toxic misleading fake news. If you get your head full of this, its no wonder we get negative opinions.
This is why it was so good having the eds in here to straighten out some of the rubbish. Just like ed001 did with the guehi wages post. Thanks eds keep up the good work.
13.) 18 Jan 2026 11:14:13
RPD, good to have you back contributing to the site.
14.) 18 Jan 2026 11:52:03
Cfb. The more posters the better is my view. We are in total agreement, we are all guessing because we are not in possession of the facts.
If us football fans are honest we all have biased opinions and occasionally agenda's.
15.) 18 Jan 2026 11:57:57
Bill, that’s a good point but I’m sure if it was that easy it would have happened. None of us have a factual clue but I find it totally impossible to believe it’s deliberate or that every effort hasn’t been made to sign a deal.
16.) 18 Jan 2026 12:33:59
Lets hope things improve soon on that front Tom.
17.) 18 Jan 2026 14:23:16
Bill, let’s hope so but it could get a lot worse. Although I personally believe we will get a transfer ban plus a heavy fine, I expect that some of the signs point to a points deduction.
18.) 18 Jan 2026 14:37:57
Chelsea forever blue…what an utter nonsense comment … maybe the worst i've ever read on here.
It doesn't matter where tusole is from he can be from mars for all i care…he supports the club and wants it to do well same as us… not sure why you had to mention african social media rants either
‘ But for most of us that go regular’ - you're very lucky to be able to, doesn't make a superior fan so stop that nonsense. Plenty of match going fans ain't happy too …made themselves loud and clear against fulham recently.
Sick of this idea rhat if you happen to live nearby or have access to tickets you're a better fan than someone else.
19.) 18 Jan 2026 15:03:44
Maybe the question was asked because usually the Tusole posts contain national tropes.
I haven’t noticed any fan being criticised for being more or less off a fan if they support the club from home, the pub or the bridge. I also don’t recall any fan saying they are more of a fan if they are “local. ” Nowadays and having to travel by car gives me the pleasure of about three and half hours travel time. Mainly down to the wonderful mayor of London.
20.) 18 Jan 2026 15:14:28
Kazblue, Chelsea forever blue is the type of fan you'd meet at a weatherspoons. No idea why he brought up African and saying you're not a fan if you haven't been to the bridge is utter nonsense.
I've been back in england for a year now from aus and would always stay up till 3am frequently to watch my side. Id argue that's more of a fan.
21.) 18 Jan 2026 15:59:33
I have several people up on this site for making what “I” consider to racist remarks, I have never read any post from Cfb that in anyway contains racist remark.
I repeat, my guess is and as always it’s only a guess, Cfb has asked that question because generally speaking all posts from Tusole make reference to the nationality of our owners or players. I didn’t see anyone rushing to make a comment when Delap being in the team rather than Jackson is because he is English or the owners are bad and American. Both points made by Tusole.
22.) 18 Jan 2026 17:35:30
Ha ha ha ha no remarks about being a better fan but from your reaction it says kazblue has never been to the bridge and standard we know you are from aus and have never been. You bored us with that before whilst also lieing. And claiming you didn't say something when you was proved wrong you disappeared for ages. By the way caicedo is not a donkey he is actually world class
Maybe you guys should ask tomb for his ticket some time. That way you can actually provide to the club you supposedly support.
I have a liverpool fan ST holder that goes to every game. But buys his shirt from a fake Chinese Internet shop because he doesn't want to pay the money. Naturally as football supporters we take the Michael and say he is actually robbing the club he supposedly supports.
23.) 18 Jan 2026 17:43:44
And standard where in my comments did I say not a real fan or not a fan.
My whole point is that tusole and now kazblue for that matter remind me of the people on all social media which when you look at their profiles are African people. Which may or may not be chelsea fans and just post or troll for that matter to get a reaction.
You can't even admit to what you have said yourself in the past so don't put words in my mouth.
And you staying up till 3 in the morning woohoo good on you. Some of us have travelled in all types of weather and time zones following our club, getting back at "3am" to then go to work so don't talk some much tosh.
24.) 18 Jan 2026 17:57:16
cfb/tomB burner account.
i just have no idea why you'd specifically mention african? unfortunately for you -your senses are wrong, im not african. im leeds born and bread and live in liverpool although that's probably the same thing as african to someone like you. I won't say what you remind me of but you can jog on mate.
this is a forum for everyone no matter the opinion, always has been.
25.) 18 Jan 2026 18:24:38
Kazblue, I trust the editors to edit but some peoples opinions should never posted and my guess is a lot get filtered out.
Can I suggest that you and Standard look up the historical posts of Tusole. You never know you might find that the question Cfb asked is reasonable.
I have a history on this site, at the bridge and in my personal life of calling out all forms of racism. It is something that I find sickening and I am sometimes ashamed of supporting a club with a sad history on this topic.
Bye the way I have zero idea what “burner account” means.
26.) 18 Jan 2026 18:42:49
Im not calling racism- just thought the mention of africans on social media was weird- as though africans don't have a right to support us- some of our best players in this era have been african i. e drogba, essien mikel geremi and the often forgotten but personal favourite of mine. salomon Kalou!
If Tusole said delap is playing over jackson cos he's english- that's an opinion and tbh given how delap has looked when he's played- id be thinking of reasons why he was preffered over jackson- again tho that's irrelevant to CFBs smug post in which he came across a right w*****
Im not a fan of asking where people are from as it opens up the door to all sorts. only thing i care about is we are all blue.
27.) 18 Jan 2026 19:13:58
Given the history of the Tusole posts, I think it was a reasonable question for Cfb to ask.
I trust the editors to determine if it was a reasonable question. Obviously the same is true of the historical posts from Tusole.
You are correct the nationality of a player, manager, owner or fan is irrelevant. So why bring it up at all? If you want to have a pop at a poster on this subject that’s up to you but can I humbly suggest some form of consistency.
28.) 18 Jan 2026 19:14:12
Chelsea-forever-blue out here with his dog whistle. Says you can't trust social media but by the same stroke, look at all these people with 'African' profile pictures ranting, talking rubbish. Only regular (British) match-going fans like him are capable of employing logic. If they mostly happen to be white, well – that's coincidence isn't it. All those match-going fans with their long and storied history of using reason to settle differences, of advancing human thought. It's not racist, it's just what he's seen. Anyone who disagrees with him is African – probably hysterical too, probably women, come to think of it.
The only poster we had on here who was actually from Africa was Obina (Nigeria, I think? ) . Left these pages a while ago – I wonder why. I hope he's well, and not trawling through this nonsense.
29.) 18 Jan 2026 19:49:53
EdW, you make a valid argument but surely the reverse is true.
My point remains the same, given that a person repeatedly brings up the nationality of players and owners and is not edited out it seems perfectly reasonable to me that a poster asks that poster his or her nationality. If the editors didn’t think it was a reasonable question I’m sure it would be edited out.
As far as fans location is concerned, as I’ve said I couldn’t give a flying f@rt.
30.) 18 Jan 2026 20:16:20
Haha that's given me a good laugh. Now im not from australia apparently. Like I said, chelsea forever blue is one of those Brits that you'd find in a weatherspoons. Make of that what you will.
31.) 18 Jan 2026 20:33:19
What argument did I make, Tom?
32.) 18 Jan 2026 20:42:12
If you said that to me I would treat being called a customer of weatherspoons as compliment. I would take being called an Aussie as an insult.
33.) 18 Jan 2026 20:48:23
Sorry, I meant to put a few emoji’s ??on my reply. I wouldn’t want to mention a continent. ???.
34.) 18 Jan 2026 21:05:41
For the avoidance of doubt, because what I thought was signposted irony clearly wasn't signposted well enough, I think it's blatantly obvious that highlighting 'rants' people make on social media as lacking in sense, and specifying that those particular social media accounts are all 'Africans' is racist. For anyone sensitive to the signs, it's very obviously racist. But it's done with plausible deniability. Hence why it's known as 'dog whistle'.
The poster states that there are fans unable to formulate proper thoughts and arguments about these issues. They're only capable of hot takes – rants. Implication: these people are not capable of reasoned thought.
All these people just happen – when you look at their social media profile pictures, he says – to share one feature. That feature is being from Africa.
So ask yourself: how can someone tell that from a picture? Are there flags in the background of every photo? Being totally honest, when you read that, did you immediately think the poster meant white South Africans? What one identifying feature would mean 'African' in this context? When he says 'African' he means Black. The implied logic: Black people are unable to employ reasoned thought. He specifically contrasts this with 'regular' matchgoing fans (implied meaning: white, British) .
35.) 18 Jan 2026 21:09:23
EdW, maybe argument was the wrong terminology, maybe points would have been a better term to use.
36.) 18 Jan 2026 22:04:41
EdW, I’m sorry mate but your most recent post to me is making a lot of assumptions and isn’t my takeaway from the Cfb post. Of course if that’s your interpretation is that comment is racist then you are correct to be annoyed.
I repeat my take is Cfb was asking a question about a person’s nationality who constantly brings up other people’s nationalities. I’m sure if the Eds believed it to racist it would have been edited,
37.) 18 Jan 2026 22:24:12
Standard, all the Wetherspoons in Norwich are very nice and probably many more in other locations.
38.) 18 Jan 2026 22:25:02
Well frankly tom in this case your opinion and takeaway is not relevant and i think should be kept to yourself in this case.
Let cfb defend himself if he wants- certainly doesn't need you to stick up for him with more gibberish….
39.) 19 Jan 2026 10:16:20
Tom doesn't talk gibberish kazblue1 but you do. You rocked up on this page a week or so ago at the same time as standard came back and all your posts are looking at starting trouble. Yes, Chelsea forever blue did appear to overstep the mark with his comment but don't start on Tom who is a valued poster on this site.
40.) 19 Jan 2026 12:03:01
Tom, that post wasn't directed at you mate – the 'you' in what I said was meant to be the impersonal 'one', but we don't really use that in common conversation any more. Sorry if it came off as being personal – it wasn't. I know you don't condone racism.
But I think it's important to bring these things to light, and it's not always easy to spot when it's done like that (for the eds as well as posters – how do you edit intention? ), so I took the time to explain how that kind of insidious comment works. Dog-whistle racism is racism, and Kaz has every right to be angry.
41.) 19 Jan 2026 14:27:14
Greenaway …. i ve been on this page almost 10 years pal long before you tom and standard begun posting.
Tom is a great poster and i know he has no ill intent in him…but sometimes its best to let someone defend themselves … as others and you yourself have said …cfbs post wasnt great and he deserved calling out on it.
42.) 19 Jan 2026 14:48:56
EdW, I never took your post as being directed at me. I have personally been a victim of racism and it’s a subject I spent far too much of my life either avoiding or ignoring. That is no longer the case.
I obviously didn’t make my point very clear and I except that is down to me. There were two different parts to the Cfb post. The part I have been referencing is the question of nationality. I personally do not see that as a racist question.
43.) 19 Jan 2026 14:50:48
Why not post under your original name then King Frank?
44.) 19 Jan 2026 15:58:07
Kazblue, My so called defence of a the Cfb post was centred around one question.
I assume that your argument about posters defending themselves applies to all posters?
45.) 19 Jan 2026 17:14:40
greenaway- my original name was Bluekaz98 - again i was here far before king frank too, - long before we even had log ins, have seen this site change over the years yet always a prat or 2 remain.
46.) 19 Jan 2026 21:15:29
Kazblue, the fact that you have now resorted to describing posters on here as "prats" consolidates my opinion that you just come on the site looking to cause trouble.
47.) 19 Jan 2026 22:23:10
Calling him King Frank is low, Greenaway. It's hilarious that guy is like the ultimate bogeyman in here now. But come on – Kaz's posts don't even read remotely the same as that nutball's.
17 Jan 2026 15:13:29
Boely and egbali out of our club now. They come to bury the club but the fans are quiet.
1.) 17 Jan 2026 15:37:54
Can you explain your tearful outburst as i not understand.
2.) 17 Jan 2026 15:52:11
Can’t happen.
3.) 17 Jan 2026 18:56:41
Agreed Tom, we have them for another 7 plus years.
10 Jan 2026 12:00:09
When I look back on certain decisions these guys have made within the short period they have been here I wonder and convince me even more that they are the worst choice among other bidders to buy Chelsea from roman as forced by the envious British government that wanted to destroy Chelsea to hurt roman. just one of it we let sancho leave for garnacho and gittens.
I urge all Chelsea fans to think and come up with strategies to reclaim the club from impostors who are sitting as the owners of Chelsea today else we may have had the best days of the club with them. I'm fast losing passion for Chelsea a club I was so passionate about in the past. they are undoing everything roman built at Chelsea.
I believe that the some rival fans in the British government that rigged the bidding for these people to strangulate Chelsea and we must not allow them our pet club to go down without a fight. been saying this since they took over Chelsea are not headed to the right direction but some people sued for time and other stuff.
1.) 10 Jan 2026 12:19:25
You think Jim Ratcliffe would do better? he bid? I agree politics and sport not a good mix though. Lose your passion, get a new woman and get your passion back my uncle used to say.
2.) 10 Jan 2026 12:20:24
The “British” government might be guilty of many things but I find it impossible to believe they “rigged” the bidding for CFC.
If you don’t like the current owners (probably because they American) then fair enough but I can’t enter your what appears to be a fantasy world.
3.) 10 Jan 2026 13:17:02
Tusole you appear paranoid
Tusole what bidders did your prefer surely not Cockney now Jim at United, you say the word imposters why?
Apart from the Roman years we have always been a cup team
if you remember back to the time of the sale we were fortunate to be sold to anybody.
These owners are the ones we have got for a few years yet and they have made a fair few mistakes but I think the mid term future looks good,
Just because we lose a few games, and maybe have a poor season should not make you any less a Chelsea fan. Support the team whatever.
Tom agree with your post.
4.) 10 Jan 2026 13:21:45
Tom
One if the loudest voices was a Labour clown called Bryant, not a peep ou of him regarding the Newcastle owners whi said when they bought the club they were not PIF but yet come out during the golf dispute that they are.
Where was Bryant then!
5.) 10 Jan 2026 15:33:46
Bill totally agree on Bryant a weasly politician, and clearly Newcastle were sold to a Saudi Govt investments arm
Although we were under a Tory Govt when we were sold,
6.) 10 Jan 2026 16:23:57
Bryant wasn’t involved in the bidding process. He was very critical of RA and used parliamentary privilege to voice that criticism.
These are two different issues. The British Government did not “rig” the CFC bidding process.
7.) 10 Jan 2026 17:53:37
Tom is right. The British government haven’t got the competence to rig anything.
8.) 10 Jan 2026 18:15:11
Tusole mate lose your passion in something you have no control over. Don't let it affect your health at all.
9.) 10 Jan 2026 19:12:07
They did right the Newcastle bid though.
08 Jan 2026 15:08:46
Tusole has written an article entitled, Chelsea's New Direction Raises Doubts Over Ambition
1.) 08 Jan 2026 15:35:19
Not a fan of the owners or our new manager. Apparently the owners can’t go anywhere for about another 7 years and I will personally judge our manager from game to game and then more thoroughly at the end of this season.
I wish nothing but the best for our very long list of ex managers, except when they play us! Other than that “The King is dead long live the King” is my motto.
2.) 08 Jan 2026 17:19:24
Tom, as with most football fans we are stuck with the owners unless we can all chip in and buy the club- the new Football Regulator would probably allow fan ownership. As for LR, whatever happens he will be coach next season. The SDs would not admit to another failure: let’s hope LR is as good as he thinks he is.
3.) 08 Jan 2026 18:02:18
You may well be right about Maresca being a brilliant and elite manager but what do you base that on Tusole? please enlighten me?
4.) 08 Jan 2026 18:19:39
Jimbo, why have you made that last comment? To me he comes across as quite a humble guy. Mind you I don’t know the bloke.
5.) 08 Jan 2026 18:40:37
Tom, obviously neither of us know him. I have read a lot of what he has said about his approach to the game. He is clearly intelligent and articulate: one of the things that concerned me was that he stated that Pep was his biggest influence: there are far too many want to be PePeps around.
He is clearly grateful to get the opportunity but he didn’t strike me as humble.
6.) 08 Jan 2026 19:25:30
I seem to remember reading he was born in Wandsworth (Good start, South Londoner) and having just a normal upbringing.
I have only seen one interview when he expressed how grateful he is to be given this opportunity. So far, everyone who has anything to say about him has said positive things. Of course none of this means he will be successful but I just wish him well and he has my 100% supports.
7.) 08 Jan 2026 20:25:55
Tom, even if you are right about him being humble I don’t see that as a strength being the manager of Chelsea. All reports and what I have seen give the impression that he is a decent man.
I do remember us appointing a 40 year old coach who had won the Champions League and Super Cup with an unfancied team and claiming he was”The Special One”.
So much for humility. That said, I prefer LR’s demeanour than Maresca’s and I wish him success.
As for South London, I wouldn’t care if Donald Trump decided to take it over.
8.) 08 Jan 2026 21:14:59
All the best people come from South London.
The special one was undoubtedly the special one for Chelsea. I doubt we will ever see that sort of comment again from another manager.
Let me repeat. I don’t know him, I just thought he came across as a very humble guy. Only time will tell us his true temperament.
9.) 08 Jan 2026 21:49:36
Tom, to be honest his demeanour and temperament are irrelevant as long has we are successful and play good football.
10.) 08 Jan 2026 22:01:07
Jimbo, it wasn’t me who said “hope LR is as good as he thinks. ” I assume you were suggesting he is arrogant.
Maybe I misunderstood you.
11.) 08 Jan 2026 23:26:25
Tom, perhaps not quite arrogant too much confidence for someone who has achieved nothing and a bit too much touchy-feely and emphasis on bonding with players rather than instilling a winning mentality. That said, we can’t expect too much, we still have the same areas of weaknesses in the squad which aren’t going to be addressed anytime soon.
12.) 09 Jan 2026 06:26:55
My expectations for this season haven’t changed because we have a new manager.
01 Jan 2026 13:54:04
It was a wrong decision to sack Maresca.
Imo, Chelsea have spent a lot of money on transfers but have failed in the balance of the squad which Maresca obviously didn't like, but had to swallow amid intimidation. We all know inconsistent young players can be. The team requires more proven experienced players to help with the consistency needed to challenge for trophies where maresca's interest lies, of course. Every ambitious manager will want a strong squad to compete.
However the club remains obstinate in their policy for younger players. This seems obsession rather than reason. They only need to review it slightly to accommodate more experienced players to help challenge. For instance, many of us think it will work with the younger players policy.
To my experience, Arsenal did this when Arsene Wenger was charged to go that lane. It almost undid all wenger was trying to achieve. They sold many or almost all the experienced players like Henry and others but couldn't keep the upcoming players like fibreglass, van peste. Make out what you want from the Arsenal experiment.
I'm all for a balanced squad with experienced players with the pool of talent for a stronger and competitive squad.
1.) 01 Jan 2026 14:07:48
I would of kept Maresca but he clearly wanted out not turning up to the presser was the last straw hiring a new agent etc.
If we are going for a young squad we need an experienced manger but I think we will go for Rosenoir.
2.) 01 Jan 2026 14:39:13
Generally agree with all in your post Tusole.
06 Jan 2026 13:02:04
I will be blunt about the rosenoir as the new manager. I think no English manager has ever won the epl title and rosenoir particularly hasn't stood out to get the position except being a yes man to egbali who's not goingto push the club to the top. Not really excited about the appointment and likely going to be like potter's. So I guess it's one to hold on to till when they are ready to appoint a real manager that they will back with the needful that they refused enzo.
06 Jan 2026 07:08:56
RPD, sure you really don't understand the reason why maresca left. The game being a result game is just delusion. Ambition is mainly the reason for me as the owners want a post dated success on the pitch but maresca wants to win now by having the capable players, but the owners want to intimidate him through irrelevant positions and he chose to walk away.
What maresca fought for is what everyone will be fighting against in a few months. The owners have suddenly lowered Chelsea's ambitions selfishly. They force players on maresca and expect magic. They won't want an established manager now because no manager that knows his worth will accept to work in such circumstances.
Saw somebody asking for the return of mourinho and I laughed. Mourinho will expose them and open them the media and public. If only the fans around the globe understand what these guys are doing to Chelsea no one will be attending games on match days. Stop making excuses for the owners they are the real problems and the main reason maresca left.
01 Jan 2026 08:45:20
Don't still understand reason managers are not involved with transfers even when they are the main unit that use the players.
Boely and Co. are resolute with keeping Chelsea a mid table club just to achieve their business goals. Unfortunately, Chelsea is above such clime now the fans are already spoilt with success from roman abrahimovic era. All these mess where created by the Boely and Co. but Maresca could be made the scapegoat.
Whether Maresca leaves or not, the damage Boely and Co. have brought will eventually be brought to fore. Like I usually do, Maresca should not leave and the owners should review their selfish transfer policy for Chelsea and not make Maresca the scapegoat.
26 Aug 2025 06:54:03
Reason it appears as I have issues with the English players. Can't sterling contract be cancelled like other players. It bad enough that he's given a criminal contract with the English hype and favouritism but no club wants him. Things are just different for English players in the epl. They are given undue advantage. Whoever that was responsible for sterling for Chelsea should be made to face certain consequences.
04 Aug 2025 08:07:39
Must admit we now sell players for good prices which was the case before now. It's a positive one from the board.
25 Dec 2025 20:39:32
Poch merry Christmas to you and everyone.
27 Dec 2025 20:36:38
You are generous on delap rating. He seems completely out his depth and very poor each time he's played.
27 Dec 2025 23:31:24
KDH was becoming world class before he's sold. Jackson was bullied out wasn't looking to leave. Let's assume Delap is not English, even Gittens wouldn't have received half his criticism as he's a flop and doesn't look he's in sync with the rest team. Can hardly control the ball for a pass before going down on the floor. Think he should be loaned out dis January and a proper striker brought in. Position is almost empty and needs addressing urgently.
In an ideal world we should bring in Silva, kante and osihmen and we have a stronger squad and fight for all titles with a chance. I think Chelsea have seen a lot of success to return to mediocrity with a lot of average English players who are always overhyped to no effect. It might be clearer when we start losing our star players very soon. Arsenal experimented with this groom and sell and we all know how it ended even with a fan of the club in wenger as their coach. A balanced squad comprises of experience and talents.
23 Dec 2025 08:02:50
Would start neto as a striker if I have to start estaveo. Garnacho is wasteful and wouldn't mind neto and estaveo on the flanks. Joao pedro is not troubling defenders enough reason I continue to be annoyed for sending Jackson away.
23 Dec 2025 14:53:03
RPDi really don't believe they shouldn't change their policy on transfers. Policies are reviewed with what is seen on the ground. Now we have moved in that direction and discovered the club can't wait for them to mature in experience to compete for the title. So somehow experience could be added to improve the team for both present and the future. So it's possible to review the policy. The post by J. Captured a possible way of adding experience in silva and kante who already know Chelsea well. They will impact the squad in a competitive ways.