11 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

There was a period in 2021 where I actually thought he was more important than James.

Was that the year we wore the Palace 3rd kit? If so I agree he was fantastic and not always injured like Reece.

Feels like we did Ben dirty . . .

3 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Given that he's taken a big pay cut to move to a foreign league, I think any baseless speculation about Chilwell's supposed lack of "ambition" should be done and dusted.

Have details about his new contract come out?

6 hours ago, nonotnowjim said:

Have details about his new contract come out?

Yes, he's actually playing subs every week to play for Strasbourg he's that ambitious. Refused to accept a salary and is even donating half his wealth to Strasbourg.

Curiosity makes me ask, are we still paying his wages and what was the transfer fee?

6 minutes ago, bluelightening said:

Curiosity makes me ask, are we still paying his wages and what was the transfer fee?

Don't think we will know until further details get leaked. They for sure are not paying his full wages.

It really stinks to me, has fooball become the new turkish barber/ Vape shops... the whole budget/ transfer and overpriced fees for players not even playing for us reaks.

Always liked Ben don't know why he suddenly wasn't good enough, was it his wages or did the injuries finally catch up with him? Anyway always seemed professional, good luck to him.

All the best Chilly B. You were quality. A little bit of my Blue heart goes with you.

On 02/09/2025 at 10:47, DarkMata said:

Always liked Ben don't know why he suddenly wasn't good enough, was it his wages or did the injuries finally catch up with him? Anyway always seemed professional, good luck to him.

Wages, 100%. The owners wanted him out because of it. Maresca said it was about not being able to play the system, but he was talking sh*te.

Want nothing but the best for him. Hopefully he finds some success there.

He had to move on, but I hate to see him go. In fact, I hated him being left out of the squad to begin with. Great servant to the club and could have been even better had it not been for all the injuries. Hopefully he'll be happy in his new life.

Is anyone surprised

https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-deals-to-be-investigated-as-completely-ludicrous-situation-emerges/

52 minutes ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

Is anyone surprised

https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-deals-to-be-investigated-as-completely-ludicrous-situation-emerges/

This is a nothing article, both the PL and UEFA review all transactions between related parties as a matter of course.

The club would have already submitted the details to them.

Edited September 10, 2025Sep 10 by SydneyChelsea

4 hours ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

Is anyone surprised

https://www.footballinsider247.com/chelsea-deals-to-be-investigated-as-completely-ludicrous-situation-emerges/

Hey Ho, Huff the Talbot

3 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

This is a nothing article, both the PL and UEFA review all transactions between related parties as a matter of course.

The club would have already submitted the details to them.

I was just going to type the exact same thing.

The writer has been wrong time after time and the reality is he is making assumptions.

Wish him all the best. Hated that Rabiot tackle, needless and absolutely ruined one of the most promising LB at the time

On 03/09/2025 at 22:59, Boyne said:

Love you Chilly. If justice existed, you'd be right there on the opposite flank to Reece when Tommy T wins the World Cup. Still a better footballer than Cucurella.

Whatever could it be about footballers who spent a few years in Leicester escaping abroad?

BlueCo's best left-back speaks:

BBC Sport

Ben Chilwell on potential England recall and life in Stra...

Ben Chilwell is keen to show he can go from the Chelsea 'bomb squad' to England's World Cup squad thanks to his move to Strasbourg.

1 hour ago, PloKoon13 said:

BlueCo's best left-back speaks:

BBC Sport

Ben Chilwell on potential England recall and life in Stra...

Ben Chilwell is keen to show he can go from the Chelsea 'bomb squad' to England's World Cup squad thanks to his move to Strasbourg.

Really confused about his quotes, and what triggered it. He has been average at Strasbourg IMO and far off an England call up. Rosenior has also been smart in using him as a wide CB in a back 3, allowing Moreira to run up and down the flanks. Chiwell is just not mobile enough to play as a LB in the modern game. Kind of like Shaw at Utd.