KrazyTea

Money spent on a stadium does not count towards FFP, (if that matters much anymore after the Citeh ruling), it is just a dent in the owners pocket. It would actually be a wise time to invest, given all the opportunities for construction, loan rates, etc, as a result of COVID-19. Much as our transfer window after a ban has turned into a really good window for us, not building a new stadium early could turn into a really wise business opportunity.

Some people sh*t on signing a lad named Cahill in January 2012 as they believed it wasn't a position of need and that he wasn't good enough anyway. The lad turned out to be quite a wise purchase at £7 probably one of the best deals we had. Nowadays £20 odd million on a giant goalkeeper could be a similar purchase. I trust Cech and it would be great for this monster to be coached by another giant. I am just hyped to have a different keeper than Arizzabalaga who has definitely turned into a giant bust. 50% save percentages are not going to cut it.

A few years ago you'd have been crazy to say that. In this year's business, your dead on

Great game from Ake and Loftus-Cheek, though against Championship calibre team. Still want to see more from these lads, they seem quite promising.

It's funny that apparentl Begovic "wants to leave for first-team football." I have some trouble believing this statement, I'm not sure what he was expecting when he signed for Chelsea in the first place!

Fantastic legend who is scored some heroic goals, Liverpool and Benfica most memorable to myself and many. It is time for him to move on though, but a legend he will remain. Thank you Ivanovic!

Have to agree, I think we have more pressing concerns in defence to be worried about.

That's what I thought. Surely he's had a tough season but 9 mill is having a laugh

I agree and he is a Mourinho player, his pace and energy are just what he likes. Not sure how Griezmann fits in a starting XI though, he really only plays centrally. We'd have to go 4-4-2 like Atletico. http://startingeleven.co.uk/user-formation/45896 For me it seems like Oscar is the man left out. Not sure I like this team defensively though. Perhaps Oscar jumps in for Fabregas at times and you could have better rotation. Not sure but I do know that Griezmann would complicate things. I'd leave the starting XI to the man in charge.

That was quite painful. Wish well for our northern brothers

I'm a lot calmer about it and winning the Premier League this year was very important considering our drought but this team has bigger ambitions. Winning the CL was a far greater. If I had to pick I would want to win the CL again myself. This team is destined for higher things though and a double between the two is most like what is needed to cement our legacy in the pantheon.

That goal today would not have happened without Matic turning the attack quickly the other way. It was really quite brilliant

I'm partial to Autoglass myself. I thought using the French tricolours was a nice nod to the Malouda, Makelele, Anelka French players of past.

Both games are on Tuesday's so should give us an extra night's rest before the City game on the 31st. That should help

no /thread

Oops, well then

I'm more worried about the City game and having to use first squad teams in a 2 leg cup semi

Oh Stoke away, never easy for the big teams Not sure it was a concussion

Ah yes, should make it a little easier on the schedule. That City game is a biggy and Liverpool will demand our attention on account of being Liverpool

Will have to play a couple Liverpool games sandwiched by hosting Citeh at home

Bring on the Scousers!!!

Are these things streamed anywheres?

The one fella is even reading his tweets!

My only problem with Matic today was the one lazy clearance which led to the goal. Other than that he was his usual self

Be nice to draw Sheffield now