On 22/08/2026 at 19:29, Jezz said:

Happy to see him extended.

I just hope the #9 doesn't curse him.

Not sure this is an extension, more like a paybump

1 minute ago, Bob stark said:

Not sure this is an extension, more like a paybump

Importantly it extends his protected period + increases the price we can get

7 minutes ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Importantly it extends his protected period + increases the price we can get

The 1st one yes, the 2nd one is arguable.

12 minutes ago, Bob stark said:

The 1st one yes, the 2nd one is arguable.

Well the second one happens because of the first

No protected period = he can buy out his contract and transfer without our permission, limiting the amount we can get

Increased wages = increased liquidated damages in the event a club buys him out

Edited August 24Aug 24 by SydneyChelsea

Class run and finish from him. Well deserved in wining the first @mojo gif of the season.

Immense. Second best striker in the league? Maybe best all round game for a striker. Looks so fit also - kept running 90 mins.

Outstanding goal, takes a proper striker to be that switched on and clinical so early in a game. Created Palmers goal so well also, held the ball up and drew the CBs in, then slipped the perfect pass....

Still, is he as good as Delap?........🤣

First Chelsea striker to win PL player of the month since Diego Costa. An entire decade has past.. just about sums it up.

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On 25/08/2026 at 09:02, dkw said:

Outstanding goal, takes a proper striker to be that switched on and clinical so early in a game. Created Palmers goal so well also, held the ball up and drew the CBs in, then slipped the perfect pass....

Still, is he as good as Delap?........🤣

Some say he is bang average😂

1 minute ago, OTL said:

Some say he is bang average😂

40 minutes ago, OTL said:

Some say he is bang average😂

😂 I dont think it is unreasonable to expect him to score more that 20+ goals this season.

I dont think it is unreasonable for him to improve given Palmer is fit again and we signed Rogers who is better than Gittens, Mudryk and Garnacho.

I dont think it is unreasonable to compare his output with Jacksons at Villa over the season given both are considered 60 million pound stirkers.

Some say we should have kept Guiu/ or Satpayev who cant hit the relegation barn door up in Burnley and is now injured...

PS.. some people think selling George was the right thing to do as he wasnt good enough - yet they banged on about Mudryk being given another chance, Garnacho coming good and Gittens not being good enough. Others have advocated selling Josh Achempong this season for not being good enough while some say Reece James cant play in midfield. It is a game of opinions as you can see. ;-)

Edited 10 hours ago10 hr by bluelightening