8 hours ago, Deino said:

James, Chilwell, Kante, Enzo, Silva, Badiashile.

Now we need another 5 players that can provide the same kind of quality.

Sell the rest and build it back up again.

Ben has been brilliant since he came back 👏 

We are not scouse …….

I am quietly optimistic about Tuesday, I mean my mum could probably out  pace Virgil (wasn’t he in the Thunderbirds?) at the moment, but let’s keep it to ourselves,  just in case it goes badly wrong  and kakpooh  has a good one 😂

Too soon ? 

16 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Too soon ? 

Too soon for what? This thread was made to try and keep things optimistic around here and, in general, this place has been downbeat for months.

Funnily enough, Bruno Saltor was the captain and flying right-back for my FM 2006[?] UE Lleida side so naturally I followed his career with interest. I didn't think it would get any funnier than him becoming Brighton's first Premier League captain, but here we are. Hopefully he has a better Champions' League managerial record than I did.

Reason for optimism: I can spend some of my Monday at work reading the 'Potter sacked' essays the various pseuds at Guardian Football have been saving up since the New Year.

We will win the CL, mid-later season sacking brings the best out of Chelsea.

In Fofana, James, Chilwell, Enzo, Kante (if he resigns) and Colwill (yes I believe he's that good) we have a genuine elite foundation to build on.

A new keeper, the right managerial appointment and the front line improving (whether that's by coaching or the correct additions) I genuinely believe our path to recovery isn't the monstrous task people believe.

Kante 👏👏👏

Levi Colwill in our back 3 with Wes Fofana

Andrey Santos hopefully living up to the hype.

And even a blind squirl finds a nut once in a while so surely Todd and co have to get something right eventually. Hopefully it is selecting our next manager.

Hey @axman2526 remember you started this thread you miserable doom mongering prick Now cheer the f**k up and stop pretending everyone wants to leave the club because we’re sh*t. 

Midweek will be free next season to do hobbies, learn a language or for the younger fans produce new Chelsea fans

1 hour ago, Munkworth said:

Hey @axman2526 remember you started this thread you miserable doom mongering prick Now cheer the f**k up and stop pretending everyone wants to leave the club because we’re sh*t. 

Aye that's how bad it got around here that me of all people was trying to pick everyone else up a little. 🤣

The season is almost over

Mase has had a good break and is looking better for it.

Least we can expect him to work hard.

3 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Mase has had a good break and is looking better for it.

Least we can expect him to work hard.

Actually I don't disagree there. He will probably get a few starts under Frank and is about the most likely player we have to finally score a goal or 2.

3 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Mase has had a good break and is looking better for it.

Least we can expect him to work hard.

The abuse he received was ridiculous. I still consider him one of our best players.

Just now, forbzy said:

Actually I don't disagree there. He will probably get a few starts under Frank and is about the most likely player we have to finally score a goal or 2.

 

Just now, dansubrosa said:

The abuse he received was ridiculous. I still consider him one of our best players.

Agreed. Had a sh*t season but we should not be letting him go.

We want leaders in the team? Pick him and Trev. Is shameful what Potter did to both and Lamps needs to sort that at least.

Ermmmm......

I don't know what to say.....

Next season will be better, whoever in charge of the team

11 minutes ago, icecoolguy22 said:

Next season will be better, whoever in charge of the team

Can't be worse anyway. 

No European cup next year means no match in midweek. So, we need to work with a squad of 18 players at best. We need a restricted squad, otherwise we will never have a game plan. 

Sell Kovacic, Chalobah, Azpilicueta, Pulisic, RLC, Aubameyang, Lukaku, Gallagher, Mount (let's see with the new coach), Ziyech. 

Loan either Broja or Fofana, Chukwuemeka, and the other young players. Keep Madueke. 

Reason for optimism - we HAVE to score a goal again at some point and I can't wait for that ball to hit the back of the net. Maybe our goals will be like buses and we'll get one followed by loads!

I think part of the trouble is, I've heard it said that "the guys score loads in training". But of course, in training they are scoring against Kepa and Mendy but when it comes to matchday, they have to do it against proper keepers.

Anyway, spring is here and the season will soon be over - thank f**k.

Tottenham going all "Spursy" again.

We still have one of the best academies on the planet.