Six degrees of Nicolas Anelka:

https://the-anelka-number.streamlit.app/

2 hours ago, Boyne said:

Not a bad team LOL ... lacking a right back but I'll stick Jody in there 🙂 

4-3-3 : 

 

Assuming they were all fit, I'd love to know how far up the football pyramid a team of elite veterans could compete at ! 

We don't give enough credit to our recruitment team for selling Mount at 60M then buying Palmer. That's wonderful business, a net positive one all around on and off the pitch

On 27/11/2024 at 04:06, Boyne said:

Even those legends can't make that kit look good.

9 minutes ago, Scott said:

Even those legends can't make that kit look good.

Agree. One of worst kits. Hopefully next season the club will revert to a plain blue shirt.

What a man. I really wish we signed him when he was 25, one of the most wonderful footballers to wear the shirt.

AC Milan are closing in on new deal for Christian Pulisic after excellent season again. 

New contract valid until June 2028 plus one more year as option or straight to 2029. Pulisic will be among the best paid players at Milan, around €4/5m net per year.

Per:@FabrizioRomano

 

Nice article on BBC about Tino Anjorin's re-emergence at Empoli after significant injury problems.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c9q748j1yj8o 

 

Omari Hutchinson scored a goal and had a good game in Ipswich's first home win, tomight. Good for the lad.

11 hours ago, ross91690 said:

Omari Hutchinson scored a goal and had a good game in Ipswich's first home win, tomight. Good for the lad.

think Im going to bet on any ex chelsea player scoring against us forever more. Seems every ex player of ours comes back to scrore against us, that was only his second of the season. Cant make this up anymore. 

Article on Oscar and his post-Chelsea success in China

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jan/01/oscar-chinese-super-league-eight-years-three-league-titles-and-lots-money

 

On 31/12/2024 at 21:21, bluetrooper said:

think Im going to bet on any ex chelsea player scoring against us forever more. Seems every ex player of ours comes back to scrore against us, that was only his second of the season. Cant make this up anymore. 

Only problem is there are a lot of ex-Chelsea players in the EPL. I think we are the most likely club to face an ex-player in the entire league!

10 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Only problem is there are a lot of ex-Chelsea players in the EPL. I think we are the most likely club to face an ex-player in the entire league!

My fantasy team is all past and present players... 😉 

On 27/11/2024 at 09:06, Boyne said:

Forgot how much of a genetic specimen Cahill was, very underrated player in his prime.

I still think it's a war crime how Kompany got in TOTY over him in 14/15, best defender in the league that season. 

Ready for the Ivory Coast Legends match 👍

Take a bow Lewis Baker !

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/19553/13310096/better-than-david-beckham-lewis-bakers-incredible-long-range-strike  

55 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Take a bow Lewis Baker !

https://www.skysports.com/football/video/19553/13310096/better-than-david-beckham-lewis-bakers-incredible-long-range-strike  

It should be called 'The Caicedo' now!

Flying into Cobham to sort some sh*t out, hopefully.

On 20/02/2025 at 15:01, Boyne said:

You'd have to play a back 3 if you had these chaps in your team.

15 minutes ago, Scott said:

You'd have to play a back 3 if you had these chaps in your team.

Jose managed to fit them all into a back 4 ... switching Gallas to right or left back after buying Carvalho,

Worked pretty well for one season until he decided he wanted Ashley Cole :-)