26 minutes ago, DarkMata said:

According to my sauces the problems began when the Medical staff told Maresca Gutso has a slight niggle and was advised that he should be rested for 1 game. Maresca apparently smashed up his desk, kicked a puppy then threw a shoe at Badiashile.

I've heard its the main thing hes gutted about after being sacked, so much so that he subbed Gusto in last night to replace his wife on a night out...

Given how little experience he'd had as a manager and the flaws of the squad he was given I thought Enzo did OK. Two trophies in his fist season and qualified for the CL.

This season though we looked worse and difficult to say if he would have been able to fix things if he stayed. Again, Marseca made his share of mistakes, but I genuinely believe no manager will be able to do significantly better with this assortment of players and the clowns in charge of this circus. We all knew the squad needs strengthening in key areas, instead they've just replaced average players with other average players. I just want his detractors to remember that when another manager comes in and has to deal with the same problems and struggle to resolve them. I think many will finally realize that you can only polish the turd so much until you realize it's never going to turn into a candy.

The whole thing is just a shocking example of gross incompetence and lack of accountability from the hierarchy.

2 hours ago, dkw said:

Is he bo**ocks spot on ,hes a bitter little Liverpool f**kwit getting digs in, stop posting videos of the little stunted prick.

I TAKE IT YOU DONT LIKE SAUNDERS THEN?

MAYBE YOU SHOULD JUST GO AND LISTEN BECAUSE HE IS TELLING THE FACTS

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15428857/Chelseas-squad-split-Enzo-Maresca-axeing-emotional-goodbyes-Cole-Palmer-leads-FIFTEEN-staying-silent.html

GUSTO SENT A MESSAGE TO SAY THAT HE CAN FINALLY GIVE HIS MOUTH A REST

33 minutes ago, dkw said:

I've heard its the main thing hes gutted about after being sacked, so much so that he subbed Gusto in last night to replace his wife on a night out...

There’s a bit of concern that Gusto hasn’t left a goodbye message on social media but I’ve been assured he’s given a nice private goodbye massage.. I mean message.

On 17/12/2025 at 08:56, terraloon said:

At the game last night there was frustration but by and large the support for Maresca was positive

The story I was told at the game by a chap you often see at away games and who, has to be fair picked up snippets in the past which turn out to be correct, was that the medical team have alerted the SDs to the fact that several players physically and mentally are already in the “Red Zone” and they , the medical team have had the major say as to which players could and should not be given additional minutes. In other words they made some players like Reece Palmer, like Fofana and yes Fernandez non selectable thankfully Cucerella wasn’t available for other reasons. The SDs held the whip hand which should probably always be the case but it seems that at most other clubs the numbers only inform team selection not dictate availability

The situation has been complicated even further because of the schedule in January when there are 9 games over 31 days and that on top of there are still 3 games in December.On this point it seems that some at the club are staggered that other clubs like say Arsenal who likewise will have a very similar number of games in January haven’t rotated as aggressively and by pushing the can down the road as it were are inevitably going to face significant issues as their players get deeper into those pesky at risk areas

It was claimed that they conversion between the SDs and Meresca got worse , or shall I say got worse when it was made clear that there aren’t planned major additions in the next window although they are looking at a forward.

Is he ITK ? Who knows but to be fair it did make sense

Well seems there was some legs in the info passed on.

37 minutes ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

AND IF YOU WANT A LAUGH......WHO WRITES THIS

THE HEADLINE READS "CHELSEA LOOKING TO HIRE ONE OF THE BEST COACHES EVER!"

WHAT DO THEY BASE THIS ON?

https://www.footballfancast.com/palmer-will-love-him-chelsea-line-up-young-manager-rosenior/

"It is easy to see why he [Rosenior] was described as "one of the brightest young managers" by Hull fan and podcast host Ant Northgraves."

Ant who?

Bollox or what, it gets worse:

"Still, that doesn't mean the Blues won't be going after some other lethal targets, with a report earlier in December linking them to RC Strasbourg goal machine Joaquin Panichelli, who continues to light up Ligue 1 for Liam Rosenior's men as an animal in front of goal."

Joe Nuttall, the "journalist" is obviously in the pocket of the SD's.

If this Rosenior appointment goes pear shaped, which it almost certainly will, the real press, and our friends on Sky will have a bloody field day!

5 hours ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

FINGERS CROSSED.... NOT THE PUPPET AT STRASBOURG

Chelsea target Premier League manager to replace Maresca

According to a report from the Mail, Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola is ‘being considered’ by the club, with Chelsea set to have an interim manager this weekend against Manchester City, and thus more time to find a manager.

Iraola is clearly one option that the Blues have as they hunt for Maresca’s replacement. What makes things slightly easier is the fact that he is out of contract down on the South Coast this summer.

Why Iraola would be a good appointment

There is no doubt that Cherries boss Iraola, a close childhood friend of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, is one of the most highly rated managers in the top flight. Journalist James Horncastle even went as far as saying that he is the “best coach in the Premier League,” which is huge praise indeed.

It would certainly be a different appointment compared to if the Blues were to go and get Rosenior. The former Hull City gaffer has also impressed at Strasbourg, helping them to reach the Conference League this term.

However, there is one thing that might swing it in Iraola’s favour, and that is the fact that he has Premier League experience. Rosenior, of course, has never managed in the top flight of England, just like Maresca hadn’t done before.

5 hours ago, Caps_Lock_King said:

Rosenior, of course, has never managed in the top flight of England, just like Maresca hadn’t done before.

Would the clowns upstairs really be stupid enough to make the same mistake twice ?

6 minutes ago, Bebe1980 said:

Would the clowns upstairs really be stupid enough to make the same mistake twice ?

yes

3 hours ago, DarkMata said:

According to my sauces the problems began when the Medical staff told Maresca Gutso has a slight niggle and was advised that he should be rested for 1 game. Maresca apparently smashed up his desk, kicked a puppy then threw a shoe at Badiashile.

And you know there's no way Badiashile is heading that shoe away safely.

Looks like the deal is done. Bunch of f**king c**ts.

2 hours ago, Bebe1980 said:

"It is easy to see why he [Rosenior] was described as "one of the brightest young managers" by Hull fan and podcast host Ant Northgraves."

Ant who?

Bollox or what, it gets worse:

"Still, that doesn't mean the Blues won't be going after some other lethal targets, with a report earlier in December linking them to RC Strasbourg goal machine Joaquin Panichelli, who continues to light up Ligue 1 for Liam Rosenior's men as an animal in front of goal."

Joe Nuttall, the "journalist" is obviously in the pocket of the SD's.

If this Rosenior appointment goes pear shaped, which it almost certainly will, the real press, and our friends on Sky will have a bloody field day!

Would the clowns upstairs really be stupid enough to make the same mistake twice ?

Tbf Panichelli is a fantastic name. Definitely a name I can get behind.

Just need to grow his hair long and get a headband, then he’ll look the part.

32 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

Tbf Panichelli is a fantastic name. Definitely a name I can get behind.

Just need to grow his hair long and get a headband, then he’ll look the part.

Getting him will be a piece of cake

OMFG these f**kers are making me actually want Maresca back. WTF have they done to me 😭😭😭

Blokes an absolute coward and a complete lack of respect to the players. No wonder so few have thanked him and wished him luck on their socials.

6 hours ago, Bebe1980 said:

"It is easy to see why he [Rosenior] was described as "one of the brightest young managers" by Hull fan and podcast host Ant Northgraves."

Ant who?

Bollox or what, it gets worse:

"Still, that doesn't mean the Blues won't be going after some other lethal targets, with a report earlier in December linking them to RC Strasbourg goal machine Joaquin Panichelli, who continues to light up Ligue 1 for Liam Rosenior's men as an animal in front of goal

"An animal in front of goal"? What, an ant eater? A koala? What?!

5 hours ago, GarnachoCheese said:

Blokes an absolute coward and a complete lack of respect to the players. No wonder so few have thanked him and wished him luck on their socials.

I can understand that - there's obviously a dressing room problem too - probably most of the player's are wondering why he's the de facto "captain" and why he keeps on being picked ahead of the better options we have...

BBC: Reasons for Rosenior appointment:

"They will get someone in who is young and easy to manipulate," said BBC pundit and former Chelsea winger Pat Nevin.

Nice one Pat - not sure the SD's will like it though!

Edited January 3Jan 3 by Bebe1980

Rosenior was rightly sacked at hull city.... The most boring "football" i have ever seen....couldn't get us in the play offs with a squad of delap,carvalho,tufan and philogene + a few others

100% agree, felt harsh at the time but look at where Hull are now, playing much better football, in a better league position and with arguably lower quality players vs that rosenior team

What is the problem with the people who run Chelsea? Why are they getting through so many managers? Makes no sense

We need a stat for this: “xM” - the number of expected managers in a season.

Cannot say that the writing is not on the wall...

5 hours ago, Bebe1980 said:

Rosenior was rightly sacked at hull city.... The most boring "football" i have ever seen....couldn't get us in the play offs with a squad of delap,carvalho,tufan and philogene + a few others

100% agree, felt harsh at the time but look at where Hull are now, playing much better football, in a better league position and with arguably lower quality players vs that rosenior team

What is the problem with the people who run Chelsea? Why are they getting through so many managers? Makes no sense

We need a stat for this: “xM” - the number of expected managers in a season.

Cannot say that the writing is not on the wall...

Where are these quotes from?

16 hours ago, terraloon said:

Well seems there was some legs in the info passed on.

And now you see why I said it is as rare as hens' teeth for a football. Such an arrangement is the bare minimum in more athletic sports.

All they care about is whether the player themselves declares their fitness, which they are always compelled to do, especially given our current squad size and demographic.

If they higher LR then the problem at the club is there for us all to see.

SD’s Brighton mentality. I didn’t like Meresca but these clowns have sacked him for all the wrong reasons and want to replace him with a poorer version of himself.

Speaking up about how the club is being run, outside interference in first team matters and transfers being the obvious 2 are about the best things EM did.

He should have been sacked for the boring football and head scratching decisions and over complicated tactics.

With the club looking at LR and insisting they want the same style of play we have to wonder who was making those decisions.

Do they know anything about football, do they watch it? Do they have their fingers in the pulse of the fans who have made in abundantly clear we want the football to change or don’t they care.

I hoped a new manager would change things on the pitch, even with interference from upstairs or the medical department the manager chooses the team(from who ever is available) if he sends them out in the correct formation, with the right tactics and more importantly the correct tempo from the kick off things will change in terms of viewing entertainment yet these clowns want to keep the worst part of the current ‘project’ our so called style of play. They are throwing away the bruised banana but keeping the peel.

It’s starting to feel like our club as been infiltrated by some sleeper cell that’s slowly bringing us down from the inside.

Anyone with any appreciation for the "beautiful" game must surely be turning cartwheels that Maresca has gone.

Hopefully his successor can "bring sexy back" LOL - probably a forlorn hope, but there is always hope !

1 hour ago, GarnachoCheese said:

Where are these quotes from?

BBC I think.

Also, not very comforting to know that Bernardo Cueva, "the set piece specialist" (lol) is remaining is it ?

6 hours ago, Bebe1980 said:

Rosenior was rightly sacked at hull city.... The most boring "football" i have ever seen....couldn't get us in the play offs with a squad of delap,carvalho,tufan and philogene + a few others

100% agree, felt harsh at the time but look at where Hull are now, playing much better football, in a better league position and with arguably lower quality players vs that rosenior team

What is the problem with the people who run Chelsea? Why are they getting through so many managers? Makes no sense

We need a stat for this: “xM” - the number of expected managers in a season.

Cannot say that the writing is not on the wall...

xM!!!!!!!!

Brilliant. 😂

49 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

Anyone with any appreciation for the "beautiful" game must surely be turning cartwheels that Maresca has gone.

Hopefully his successor can "bring sexy back" LOL - probably a forlorn hope, but there is always hope !

What is gullit doing nowerdays? I'd have him back in a heartbeat just to hear the words sexy football...