I'm not sure on Fernandez, yet with Mudryk too  what a message this sends to the league and our players as well , as for the rest of the squad it's time  to step up lads.

Was hoping we would get right back cover.

I think Mudryk will come good and lift the squad though without that right back cover don't see us in the top 4 this season.

 

 

 

 

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Fair play to owners they are clearly serious about us getting right back to the top, the rival fan tears are tremendous😂👌🏼

1 hour ago, dan_cfc said:

Fair play to owners they are clearly serious about us getting right back to the top, the rival fan tears are tremendous😂👌🏼

It’s glorious seeing them cry after cheering our sanctions!!!🤣😂

Can't nobody say the new ownership doesn't have ambition. All that "scattergun" sh*te from the media is nonsense. They know what they are doing, despite some (who've never run a business, let alone a sports franchise) claiming otherwise. 

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2 hours ago, enigma said:

Can't nobody say the new ownership doesn't have ambition. All that "scattergun" sh*te from the media is nonsense. They know what they are doing, despite some (who've never run a business, let alone a sports franchise) claiming otherwise. 

I mean, Neville ran a solid Valencia team into the ground. He has zero credibility on squad building 😂

Rival fans were happy that we were on the brink of administration this time just last year. 

Just remember that.

Definitely worth mention that the UEFA Champions League new format  beginning in 2024 will allow 5 Premier League clubs instead of 4. 

Something our new owner/board have likely considered. 

https://twitter.com/sid_lambert/status/1620336003612577792?t=yScbUjrqXAnMOh7SpuQGrA&s=19

Todd here buying us a striker.

One figure close to the Chelsea owners was contacted about the spending, their response was “We’re just getting started” (@JacobSteinberg) #CFC

 

Somebody please open the Kylian Mbappe thread in the transfer section. 😁

8 hours ago, enigma said:

Can't nobody say the new ownership doesn't have ambition. All that "scattergun" sh*te from the media is nonsense. They know what they are doing, despite some (who've never run a business, let alone a sports franchise) claiming otherwise. 

Yeah some of the ‘some’ were our own supporters ffs 

Bohley is definitely a disruptor. It’s brilliant. Just like Roman in 2003, he’s shaken things up.  

Considering how other clubs been manipulating books to get around FFP, Boehly and his crew really didn't do much wrong, just used a loop hole like a good lawyer would. If a employee wants to sign a life long contract with an employer, nobody else's business to stop them. I'm glad the transfer window is over, now get back to football instead of talking about money ( and not even our money) 😄

4 hours ago, petre ispirescu said:

One figure close to the Chelsea owners was contacted about the spending, their response was “We’re just getting started” (@JacobSteinberg) #CFC

 

Somebody please open the Kylian Mbappe thread in the transfer section. 😁

I reckon it will be Victor Oshiman. What do you think @PrinceOfPortugal?

USATodd got sh*t on for not knowing what he was getting into. 6 months later, they're closing loopholes because of him.

What a legend.

4 hours ago, axman2526 said:

I reckon it will be Victor Oshiman. What do you think @PrinceOfPortugal?

Virtually impossible if you ask me. Napoli's owner was the worst to negociate with when they were 4th or 5th in Italy. Imagine him negociating as Serie A Champions and already thinking of UCL final stages already. He'd not negociate for less than 150M for Osimhen. Just the thought of this makes my head spin, nevermind the negociatori. Good luck to those who will try to do any deals with Napoli's owner come next summer, they will need the most of IT hahah.

 

 

 

Just now, petre ispirescu said:

Virtually impossible if you ask me. Napoli's owner was the worst to negociate with when they were 4th or 5th in Italy. Imagine him negociating as Serie A Champions and already thinking of UCL final stages already. He'd not negociate for less than 150M for Osimhen. Just the thought of this makes my head spin, nevermind the negociators'. Good luck to those who will try to do any deals with Napoli's owner come next summer, they will need the most of IT hahah.

 

 

 

 

I’m enjoying all the bitterness and crying of everyone who’s not Chelsea. It does feel like we’ve got our Chelsea back!

’They broke the rules!’ - No we didn’t. 

‘It’s not fair!’ - Life isn’t fair.

’No pathway for the youth!’ - The squad is full of academy players.

’x club/manager didn’t get all this money to spend and still won.’ - Yes they did, just over a longer period.

There’s none of this when City makes up new sponsorship deals for millions from a company set up two seconds ago and is owned by their owners cousin. 

What about when Stamford Bridge becomes the Clearlake Stadium?  That should raise a few bob too.

14 minutes ago, bluehaze said:

Very apt that the lion is sticking his tongue out, the badge was made for this 

Edited February 2, 20233 yr by Valerie

It will be interesting to see how much we continue to spend given the majority of the rebuild is complete. There’s only so many players we can buy. I don’t want the club to buy more players without any thought and clear strategy. 

4 hours ago, Munkworth said:

I’m enjoying all the bitterness and crying of everyone who’s not Chelsea. It does feel like we’ve got our Chelsea back!

’They broke the rules!’ - No we didn’t. 

‘It’s not fair!’ - Life isn’t fair.

’No pathway for the youth!’ - The squad is full of academy players.

’x club/manager didn’t get all this money to spend and still won.’ - Yes they did, just over a longer period.

There’s none of this when City makes up new sponsorship deals for millions from a company set up two seconds ago and is owned by their owners cousin. 

I love the line I've seen a few times "it's not in the spirit of the fair play rules" 

As if it's akin to not kicking the ball back after an injury.

17 minutes ago, JM7 said:

It will be interesting to see how much we continue to spend given the majority of the rebuild is complete. There’s only so many players we can buy. I don’t want the club to buy more players without any thought and clear strategy. 

We lack of a clear DM. Only injured Kante fits there. Probably priority number 1 from here to summer. 

We also need probably some experience to the side IF we want results a bit faster. Buying 20 year old guys who are completely untested and more so untested in the worlds toughest league is not buying us security by any means. 

Trimming down the squad to let Potter find his core and starting 11 also takes time. 

We are very far from being a title contender. 

I would say definitely a striker,DM and goalie in the summer. 

Really interesting podcast with Matt Law on how the deals were done - Enzo, Ziyech, Gusto etc. 

Great insight  

 

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/london-is-blue-chelsea-fc-soccer-podcast/id914691565?i=1000597654065