26 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Then why has TT dropped him behind both Dave and Trev in order of preference when he was one of his main guys before?

To put pressure on him to sign the contract. Think the publicity has had an adverse impact on his form. Tuchel hasn’t helped by bringing him in, and then dropping him again.

Edited December 17, 20214 yr by ducavis

31 minutes ago, ducavis said:

To put pressure on him to sign the contract. Think the publicity has had an adverse impact on his form. Tuchel hasn’t helped by bringing him in, and then dropping him again.

So far does not seem to be working well.

Have reached an agreement with Barcelona according to some top sources in Spain.

Looks like he's another defender leaving this summer.

9 hours ago, Sindre said:

Have reached an agreement with Barcelona according to some top sources in Spain.

Looks like he's another defender leaving this summer.

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2021/12/29/22858076/barcelona-reach-agreement-in-principle-with-cesar-azpilicueta-report

Again n gave his all tonight for the team even though he hasn’t played much football lately. the ultimate professional, good luck to him whatever he decides to do he’s earned it! 

Barca sources claiming he's off there in the summer.

4 minutes ago, Amputechture said:

Barca sources claiming he's off there in the summer.

Don't do it Azpi, don't go to one of the 2 biggest snake pits in Spain.

Yep, it’s a done deal Azpi to Barsa in the summer according to some sources close to Barcelona. He’ll be a Chelsea legend for me, despite going to that despicable club and not choosing Athletic Club Bilbao instead. Sad to see him go 

17 minutes ago, Amputechture said:

Barca sources claiming he's off there in the summer.

Hope he stays.

7 minutes ago, erskblue said:

Hope he stays.

From a sentimental standpoint, so do I. Though deep down I think it's the right time for both player and the club seeing as he won't be playing anywhere near as regularly beyond this season if he stays.

Just wish he hadn't chosen a despicable club 😞

Edited January 25, 20224 yr by Amputechture

It would be a shame if he leaves this summer, especially if it's for the club that I despise the most. I think he still has at least one more season at the top level. Even as a back-up in the future, his sheer presence would be of crucial importance.

Anyway, no matter what happens, he will always have a legendary status in my book. Right up there with the very best to have ever worn our badge.

Has to go down as a club Legend. One of the very best.

it will be so sad to not have him next season. Sad and strange...

There is no way he would not have an offer from us on the table.

If he wants to stay he will stay. Most reports are pointing to him and his family wanting to return to Spain. Barca being chosen because he is friends with Xavi amongst others there.

Nothing but love for the man, best wishes to him and his family. Let's send him off with a good season.

The consummate professional.  Hope he stays, but whatever the outcome, a true club legend.  Won the lot with us, or we won the lot with him.

Gutted /if/when he leaves, but its possibly the right time for him and us. Shame if he goes to them vermin, but he has definitely earned the right to choose who he wants. The consummate professional, one of the best pound for pound signings we`ve ever made and has earned the respect of all Chelsea fans.

I think it's too early to let him go, even if he declines a bit he still makes up for it with heart and desire. He embarassed our young forwards today with just that.

He's not as good as he was but he cares. 

I want players like this again. 

Got the equaliser when most of the front line kept fluffing their chances, gave an effort more than a lot of others today from the start, still one of my favs in our current squad, a proper player for us.

Well done Dave on your first ever FA cup goal. You dragged us up by the scruff of our necks. 

 

Proper Chels

38 minutes ago, nonotnowjim said:

Well done Dave on your first ever FA cup goal. You dragged us up by the scruff of our necks. 

 

Proper Chels

Obviously I agree with the sentiment but I definitely remember him scoring an absolute belter at the King Power a few years ago under Conte.

You may have to forgive my whisky-sodden memories, but I always recall that being in the FA Cup. Was it not?

13 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

Obviously I agree with the sentiment but I definitely remember him scoring an absolute belter at the King Power a few years ago under Conte.

You may have to forgive my whisky-sodden memories, but I always recall that being in the FA Cup. Was it not?

Think that Leicester goal was in the EFL cup. Absolute belter.

Pretty sure this goal today was Daves first ever in the FA cup, can't recall any others!

Edited February 5, 20224 yr by nonotnowjim

Legs don't work like they used to, but he gives us more effort than anybody else in the squad, always has. People are saying now is the right time to move him on, and I don't think he will stay even if we wanted him to, but I am not one of those that would be quick to get him out of the door. What he offers us is hard to replace, and we will notice it when he's gone.

Proper Chelsea legend. He gives his all every game he plays, even if he’s not having the best of games, he’s always trying as hard as he can for the Chelsea shirt. He’s a reliable sub now a days and he never complains if he sits on the bench games on a row. I will be sad to see him go but he deserves to choose his next move as much as Hazard did. I’m glad that he did score today.

1 hour ago, PloKoon13 said:

Obviously I agree with the sentiment but I definitely remember him scoring an absolute belter at the King Power a few years ago under Conte.

You may have to forgive my whisky-sodden memories, but I always recall that being in the FA Cup. Was it not?

Think that goal from Dave may have been in the League Cup instead at the King Power in 2016 - we played Leicester in the FA Cup at the King Power in 2018, goals from Morata and Pedro to win that one (remember that one cause I was there for it during a day in mid-March back then when it was still a bit snowy!)