1 hour ago, Munkunku said:

@Mod can invest his spare Pulisic cash. 

If he did he would own the right to JRK...

Anther L for Borson. 

What is that now, 0-4?

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“Chelsea have denied a claim that the club are working on a deal to effectively sell their Cobham training base back to themselves to help satisfy profit and sustainability rules.”

- Matt Law

 

7 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Anther L for Borson. 

What is that now, 0-4?

 

So we haven't sold our academy? 

It's back to selling academy players then.

Surely our owners knew that spending so much of the club's money on transfers was pushing us over the spending rules ?

 

7 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Anther L for Borson. 

What is that now, 0-4?

 

The bloke's a fraud and a cretin. Pathetic how the mugs at Talksh*te fawn over him.

5 minutes ago, Gordon Bennett said:

The bloke's a fraud and a cretin. Pathetic how the mugs at Talksh*te fawn over him.

Matt Flaw isn't to believed either.

And Simon Jordan preaching about finance after losing millions at Palace is laughable.

I'm still no wiser on what has happened about Cobham.

16 hours ago, The Rising Sun said:

Matt Flaw isn't to believed either.

And Simon Jordan preaching about finance after losing millions at Palace is laughable.

I'm still no wiser on what has happened about Cobham.

I live in Cobham and see approval for the training ground be sold on for housing slim to zero. It’s bounded by a minor road one side which is already congested, and a railway track on the other.

Who are we buying..🙂 

4 hours ago, Timmy Elms said:

I live in Cobham and see approval for the training ground be sold on for housing slim to zero. It’s bounded by a minor road one side which is already congested, and a railway track on the other.

Cheers for info mate

I hear Todd has been speaking in Qatar about us but cannot find anything about it yet.

Todd has been speaking in Qatar this has been in the news. Exactly what he said is yet to be revealed but we are hopeful for some future revelation and enlightenment. 

come on you super blues

 

Couldn't think of anywhere else to post this.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/chelsea-fc-confirms-approach-to-2024-25-general-admission-pricing

Chelsea Football Club today announced our approach to men’s first team general admission (GA) ticket pricing for the 2024/25 season.

 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our fans for your support during the 2023/24 campaign. The club has undertaken a thorough 12-month consultation process with the Fan Advisory Board (FAB) to determine the new pricing levels and has received its support for the new structure.

Adult GA season tickets at Chelsea FC have been frozen since 2011/12, meaning since 2005 season ticket prices have fallen in real terms by 34.5 per cent. The costs of operating Stamford Bridge and delivering matchdays have also been subjected to inflationary pressures, particularly in recent years – up 33 per cent since 2018.

Following a period of only three GA price increases in 20 seasons, the cost of GA tickets will increase this year by five per cent. Additionally, there will be a three per cent reduction in the season ticket holder discount across each stand versus the cost of purchasing each match individually. No fan will pay more than £4 extra per game in GA areas.

The owners of Chelsea FC are committed to building a successful and financially sustainable club and are exploring all options to grow revenues while minimising the impact on match-going fans. GA ticket prices were frozen for the first two seasons of the current ownership and the club will remain in ongoing dialogue with the FAB on plans for future years.

Last year, we said we would review the approach to concessions and the board has decided to keep the concessionary discount at 50 per cent versus full adult price for the 24/25 season.

 

Chris Jurasek, Chelsea chief executive officer, said: ‘We are delighted to have had such active collaboration from our Fan Advisory Board in determining next season’s GA ticket prices. We understand the importance of balancing impact on fans with the need to do everything we can to deliver the revenue growth which will be critical to making this club successful on the pitch in a financially sustainable way.’

Neil Beard, chairman of the Fan Advisory Board, said: ‘We welcome the club’s thorough consultation with the FAB on this critical issue for supporters. Our unanimous recommendation was not reached lightly. The club shared openly with us revenue projections and the impact on Chelsea’s ability to compete. Working closely together, we looked at the long-term trends and took into account previous freezes and the rate of inflation. We made sure the financial impact on supporters was properly understood and addressed. The FAB believes this is a fair and acceptable change and we look forward to continuing to work closely and collaboratively with the club moving forward.’

Chelsea FC recognises that this price increase may be financially challenging for some fans, particularly in light of current economic conditions. Therefore, the club will continue to offer payment plans to spread the cost of season tickets across a number of months and we have decided to extend that period from six months to eight months.

The ticket exchange will be available for season ticket holders to offer their unused seats to season ticket holders and members. The ticket exchange will be available for season ticket holders to offer their unused seats to members.

The club is in the process of making final preparations for the season ticket renewal window, which is due to open in early June, with further information to follow in due course.

Only a 5% rise I’m reading. 

Boehly and co sacked TT, Roman sacked Jose and Ancelotti.. which one was a poorer decision?

I think Jose the first time around was madness .. that team finished off by 2 points in the last game of the season under AG and made the UCL final.. for me that was madness .. 

4 hours ago, Jangz said:

Boehly and co sacked TT, Roman sacked Jose and Ancelotti.. which one was a poorer decision?

I think Jose the first time around was madness .. that team finished off by 2 points in the last game of the season under AG and made the UCL final.. for me that was madness .. 

Without doubt the biggest mistake of the three was the sacking of Carlo.

TT seemed a good fit but for a variety of reasons some rumoured to be far from savoury, he had too many links to the previous regime. Yes he handled himself well during the takeover but for me his play was sterile 

Jose was a revelation when he first arrived he was the right man at the right time but slowly and surely his ego became the issue. My wife said at the time it was a little bit like a marriage where to start with those little things are sweet and you love them but down the line those same little habits become a major irritant.

Carlo was and still is pure class. His approach is always measured and has evolved as other coaches have evolved . His sacking said to have been at Everton was not deserved. He had come second a season after winning the league. My favourite manager in the RA era 

Edited May 18, 20242 yr by terraloon

4 hours ago, Jangz said:

Boehly and co sacked TT, Roman sacked Jose and Ancelotti.. which one was a poorer decision?

I think Jose the first time around was madness .. that team finished off by 2 points in the last game of the season under AG and made the UCL final.. for me that was madness .. 

Carlo was very harsh, unless there are something behind the scene, it's absolutely madness to sack a double winning manager after narrowly missing out a second title.

In Jose's case, that was the typical third season where things just faltered, although at the time nobody could have predicted that, but was the correct decision. The fact a part time manager almost able to make up the points on the last day just showed Jose had a lot of problems in the first part of the season.

 

Details of prices for next season. An 8% increase for season tickets.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/ticket-prices-season-tickets

7 hours ago, terraloon said:

Without doubt the biggest mistake of the three was the sacking of Carlo.

TT seemed a good fit but for a variety of reasons some rumoured to be far from savoury, he had too many links to the previous regime. Yes he handled himself well during the takeover but for me his play was sterile 

Jose was a revelation when he first arrived he was the right man at the right time but slowly and surely his ego became the issue. My wife said at the time it was a little bit like a marriage where to start with those little things are sweet and you love them but down the line those same little habits become a major irritant.

Carlo was and still is pure class. His approach is always measured and has evolved as other coaches have evolved . His sacking said to have been at Everton was not deserved. He had come second a season after winning the league. My favourite manager in the RA era 

Uncle Carlo was the one for me too.. just that in the season we finished second the team played very drab.. there were a lot of injuries too. But class apart that guy.. 

6 hours ago, Boyne said:

Details of prices for next season. An 8% increase for season tickets.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/ticket-prices-season-tickets

About what I expected.

Don't know how much extra that brings in over the season ?

I noticed they said they were keeping the concession prices at  50% of the full price .

Seems like they might consider changing it in the future?

Is the whole of the West Upper part of the West View club thing ?

I couldn't see any season ticket prices for it ?

I'm deffo looking to move though, safe standing? Not for me !

1 hour ago, The Rising Sun said:

About what I expected.

Don't know how much extra that brings in over the season ?

I noticed they said they were keeping the concession prices at  50% of the full price .

Seems like they might consider changing it in the future?

Is the whole of the West Upper part of the West View club thing ?

I couldn't see any season ticket prices for it ?

I'm deffo looking to move though, safe standing? Not for me !

As far as I know the West Upper is all part of the West View. If I remember correctly the seats in the middle are more expensive than those on the sides. Hope you're successful in finding a new spot. As mentioned before I know some people who are in the Shed Upper and they have to stand. When I see them tomorrow I'll ask them if they are thinking of moving. A couple of them struggle to stand for the whole game. Me and them are part of the old gits brigade!

The Chelsea Supporters Trust sent out a survey today to members asking for views on the price increases. Will post results of the survey when they are published.

Bernardo Cueva is official now. For next season we should look much better at det pieces as the Mexican is considered as one of the best.

They said that about Anthony Barry though, and while we did improve for a time we were atrocious at set-pieces for long periods under both Tuchel and Potter.

On 18/05/2024 at 13:14, Jangz said:

Boehly and co sacked TT, Roman sacked Jose and Ancelotti.. which one was a poorer decision?

I think Jose the first time around was madness .. that team finished off by 2 points in the last game of the season under AG and made the UCL final.. for me that was madness .. 

Could be biased because of my Jose love-in, but I think the 2007 sacking was a massive mistake.

Mourinho demonstrated he was still at the top of his game when he went to coach Inter and won everything with them, including the Champions League.

The way Ancelotti was treated was absolutely appalling. A classy guy like him deserved better.

1 hour ago, Jezz said:

Could be biased because of my Jose love-in, but I think the 2007 sacking was a massive mistake.

Mourinho demonstrated he was still at the top of his game when he went to coach Inter and won everything with them, including the Champions League.

The way Ancelotti was treated was absolutely appalling. A classy guy like him deserved better.

I agree actually Ancelotti sacking was mad but I do believe that the Mourinho sacking was insane. 
City has won 8 titles in 14 years .. we should have had atleast 2-3 more titles in our time at the top.. we celebrate the sackings as Standards FC but I think we shot ourselves and probably under achieved .. 

after the second season win with Mourinho we had two free transfers in fckin sidwell..and the German striker I forget now.

after the ancelotti win we had Raul M in midfield.. after conte of all the Monaco jewels we bought in baka.

Jose Mk2 wanted stones what did we get him. I really believe we fcked up every opportunity to dominate.. so sad.

Edited May 20, 20242 yr by Jangz

Sacking Mourinho in 2007 was daft but I think there was far more on Mourinho's side going on than he was willing to admit. A 0-0 draw to Rosenborg, FFS.

Mourinho was frustrated with our transfer dealings yes, and rightly so given we replaced Arjen Robben with Florent Malouda, but was it all that justified? Mourinho himself was reportedly fed-up with Duff and Robben's injury problems, and as much as Joe Cole improved he was clearly never Mourinho's ideal player and in fact won POTY the season he left. Let's not forget that a useless f**ker like Avram Grant narrowly missed out on the CL and EPL with the exact same squad. If anything, that underlines that Mourinho was failing to get the best out of a talented bunch of players, and instead focusing his energies on other things.

As for Ancelotti, while the manner of his sacking was classless and a stain on the club,  I freely accept I am in the minority here but the sacking itself wasn't completely unjustified.

Despite winning the title in 2009/10 let's not forget how close that title race was, against a somewhat depleted Manchester United side having lost Ronaldo and Tevez, and especially what happened in Nov-Dec 2009. Fast forward a year and despite blowing away teams Aug - October 2010, we had an even worse collapse in Nov - Jan. It's pretty reasonable to be worried that was a pattern of results with Ancelotti and he seemed to have no clue how to arrest it. I have a core memory of @just criticising Ancelotti for being completely unable to change matches in the match threads at the time - though of course anything @just says about Italian football, Italians or Italy in general might need to be taken with a grain of salt 😉

However, I don't think the league performance was the biggest factor in his sacking, it was the performance of our exits in the Champions League when that was a clear priority for the club. 

@Argo has previously pointed out the significance of our QF exits under Ancelotti, both were relatively meek given how dominant the team were domestically at the time, and in stark contrast to the spirited displays of 2008 and 2009 that made us feel the Champions League was within our reach. The narrative around both exits shifted to suggest that Ancelotti's pants were pulled down by both Jose Mourinho and SAF, which really would have stung the club hierarchy. Ancelotti was also reasonably well backed in the transfer market, Roman would have felt he gift-wrapped him the best striker in the league at that point and Ancelotti couldn't get a tune out of him, not to mention the money spent on Ramires to replace Ballack. Given how untouchable the midfield and forward veterans were the only real oversight was not brining in a top-class CB to replace Carvalho, though Alex was a fine replacement.

Edited May 20, 20242 yr by SydneyChelsea