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Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Unfortunately 
 
Unfortunately envy and jealousy can have this affect on rival fans. I know they’re gonna be hurt by this accusation but that’s the truth. The reality is they’re not only jealous of Chelsea’s success but the relationship Abramovich has with the club and supporters. Roman was not just an owner, he was fan of the club who attended every game before his ban from the country. Even after his ban he still supported the team and attended CL and EL when it was possible. Compare it to United, Arsenal, and Liverpool owners who attend games when it’s convenient and look at the profits side things more than the success and progress of the club. Regarding City they’re gloating because they’re bitter that we crushed them in the CL final. Spurs were sh*t to begin so it’s no surprise that they are reveling at the moment. Don’t be convinced by there self righteous behavior. Some of them care about Ukraine crisis. The others don’t care and only want to see Chelsea go under and use the Crisis as avenue to attack Chelsea. 

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Just feel completely drained and depressed by this. It doesn't feel right that something that is so important to all of us can be put in such jeopardy because of political actions completely beyond the fans control.
Might sound naive of me, too, but I wasn't expecting the sheer level of vitriol expressed not just by rival fans but seemingly by the entire footballing media over this. They really want not just Abramovich but Chelsea fans in particular to suffer for this. Seen far too many comments holding us personally responsible as a fanbase for whatever ills they accuse Roman of.
I perhaps stupidly assumed that, if it came down to a point where the very club's existence seemed threatened, most football fans regardless of allegiance would take a step back and realise that Chelsea fans at least deserve a team to cheer for. But nope, the majority seem to be genuinely hoping for our liquidation as an entity. Seems like all the talk last year after the ESL about how football clubs are "vital parts of local heritage" and that they shouldn't be harmed by controversies of their ownership, has gone completely out the window. Maybe I'm alone in this but I had always thought that if Spurs or Arsenal were ever under such serious threat as we are now I would NEVER wish for them to go under. I have footballing rivalries with these teams and on some level "hate" them in a sporting sense, but at the end of the day they're fans just as us and I want to be in competition with them. In times like this you realise that feeling isn't returned when Chelsea is involved.
Been particularly astonished to even see Man City fans gloating in this, as if they are in denial of the fact that this sort of step being taken against Abramovich opens the door to future seizures of any football club which is under "dodgy" ownership. The American-owned elite clubs (Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool) will be fine no matter what, but Man City and Newcastle fans in particular have to realise now that they have a target on their backs, say if at any point in the next 10 years this government or the next one takes a harder line against Middle Eastern regimes and their wealthy residents.
A cynical part of me wonders if the government actually is aware of how badly this might screw the club over and deliberately sought the most damaging possible option, because they've banked on the idea that rival fans and even people without an interest in football will celebrate our collapse. I would have understood, to some extent, going down the path of seizing the club if Abramovich had been refusing to sell, but considering a sale was already well in motion and likely would have been concluded in a matter of weeks, this feels deliberately calculated to cause damage to Chelsea long-term as an entity.

Hard to get my head around all of this. I have never felt so uncertain about our future since I started seriously following the club. We have been turned upside down overnight.
Also, and I don't mean to sound horrible, but I am getting sick of people telling me to think about what is happening in Ukraine. I know what is happening in Ukraine is horrible, I'm not an idiot, but I can be concerned about more than one thing. You can't just tell me not to care about something I have dedicated a lot of my life to. Chelsea football club have been part of some of the best and worst moments of my life, I can't just switch off any feelings I have for the club because of the horrible things happening to the Ukrainian people right now. I'm not having any of the "it's just a football club" rubbish, it's not just a football club to us, it's a big part of what has shaped our lives.

So nice to see one of these geezers we're linked with actually holding up the shirt!
Welcome to the Bridge, Ben

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No offence meant at all to the Leicester lad in this thread (who had a pretty well balanced analysis), but important to remember fans often have a bias against players who are leaving their club. Seen a lot of LCFC fans over social media outright saying he's sh*t and celebrating his departure, which is nonsense. We all know we did it when Luiz/Willian went to Arsenal, we point out their weaknesses and their blunders but brush over anything brilliant they may have done recently... Just as I feel most of us are praying Willian flops at Arsenal, plenty Leicester fans will be hoping Chilwell flops with us, to prove him wrong for making this transfer decision.

No offence meant at all to the Leicester lad in this thread (who had a pretty well balanced analysis), but important to remember fans often have a bias against players who are leaving their club. Seen a lot of LCFC fans over social media outright saying he's sh*t and celebrating his departure, which is nonsense. We all know we did it when Luiz/Willian went to Arsenal, we point out their weaknesses and their blunders but brush over anything brilliant they may have done recently... Just as I feel most of us are praying Willian flops at Arsenal, plenty Leicester fans will be hoping Chilwell flops with us, to prove him wrong for making this transfer decision.

My thoughts on Ben Chillwell
Is Chelsea better with him in the squad?
Yes
Does the price tag prohibit us from making other moves?
Evidently Not
Sounds like a good move for us then

Would have liked to see PSG win it, it's the sort of win that makes all the wrong people upset (The Arsenal, Man U fans that I know all absolutely seethe with rage at the idea of a "oil money club" winning the CL). Bayern are exactly that kind of arrogant establishment club the snobs like. Their win gives me a very bland feeling.

Would have liked to see PSG win it, it's the sort of win that makes all the wrong people upset (The Arsenal, Man U fans that I know all absolutely seethe with rage at the idea of a "oil money club" winning the CL). Bayern are exactly that kind of arrogant establishment club the snobs like. Their win gives me a very bland feeling.