Chelsea FC

[MFKS]

The sooner you realise Managers are all short term options (someone has to lose/not win the trophies/not make the top 4) the better, success is defined by winning trophies now. Not 'sexy' football or simply making the top 4 of a tournament.

Why we now talking about Spuds??

[Frodo]

According to Matt Law from the telegraph.


Chelsea on the brink of a crisis. Sarri close to getting the sack, Hazard still refusing to sign a new contract, FIFA will hit Chelsea with a transfer ban, UEFA will ban thousand of their fans in the Europa League and their battle with former head coach Antonio Conte will go to court.

I only read the start as it's a paid website now. But if he loses any of the next 3 games (Malmo home/away and City at home) he is gone. I didn't see the reasons for the transfer ban or crowd ban.

[StannyCFCJET]

According to Matt Law from the telegraph.



I only read the start as it's a paid website now. But if he loses any of the next 3 games (Malmo home/away and City at home) he is gone. I didn't see the reasons for the transfer ban or crowd ban.

racist stuff, and some other stuff in Euorpa league. Its only a minority but it keeps happening

[Frodo]

racist stuff, and some other stuff in Euorpa league. Its only a minority but it keeps happening

If Italian teams aren't getting hit with bans then no one is. So that's probably not a big issue for Chelsea. Still sucks tho, racists can eat lifetime supplies of dicks all day long.

[StannyCFCJET]

If Italian teams aren't getting hit with bans then no one is. So that's probably not a big issue for Chelsea. Still sucks tho, racists can eat lifetime supplies of dicks all day long.

Nah we will, The media go savage on anything regarding our club especially our fans

[Frodo]

Nah we will, The media go savage on anything regarding our club especially our fans


Again, the media treats you the same as everyone else.

Most importantly, the media has nothing to do with UEFA decisions. UEFA and FIFA don't give a shit what people think about their decisions.

[StannyCFCJET]

Again, the media treats you the same as everyone else.

Most importantly, the media has nothing to do with UEFA decisions. UEFA and FIFA don't give a shit what people think about their decisions.

Yeah no the dont.

[Frodo]

2 year transfer ban after being caught/charged for 29 separate offences. Lol. Lucky they have 41 players out on loan to recall? Fold the club.

[MFKS]

2 year transfer ban after being caught/charged for 29 separate offences. Lol. Lucky they have 41 players out on loan to recall? Fold the club.

Dont think that will have any effectThey will have to take it on the chin like Barca Atletico and Real have before them

By appealing at just the right time to allow them to sign sign players whilst it is on appeal

Chelsea fill their boots signing a shitload in the 1 window

Then they suck it up and deal with the transfer ban when it is applied

Farce of a situation really

[Frodo]

Dont think that will have any effectThey will have to take it on the chin like Barca Atletico and Real have before them

By appealing at just the right time to allow them to sign sign players whilst it is on appeal

Chelsea fill their boots signing a shitload in the 1 window

Then they suck it up and deal with the transfer ban when it is applied

Farce of a situation really


Yeah, transfer ban is a very loose word. Sign 4 or 5 players this window and then rummage through the 30 or so youth players they have out on loan to replace any older players who leave.

[Frodo]

I hope Kepa enjoys playing in the youth team until Sarri gets sacked?? Cause he won't be near the 1st team ever again as long as Sarri is there. Fancy screwing your manager so hard in front of all those people and then harbour bridging Aguero's penalty for the loss.

[StannyCFCJET]

I'm happy for Kepa to be sold

[Frodo]

I'm happy for Kepa to be sold

Most disrespectful thing I've witnessed on a pitch that I can remember. Azpi should also be dropped, supposed to be a captain and just stood there and let his manager be humiliated. I reckon Azpi is one the main instigators of the "players are bigger than the club" mentality at Chelsea. Sell him and anyone who follows him. Build a team around Sarri ball and actually start competing with city again.

So Sarri gone very very soon it seems.

[StannyCFCJET]

Nah your 100% wrong on Azpi. Only thing wrong with him is he isnt a captain

[Bremsstrahlung]

Are you buying the story stanny?
That Sarri thought he was injured, wanted to bring him off, Kepa trying to communicate that he wasn’t injured.



On a side note: this seems to be an increasing tactic. Bring a keeper on before the pens.
Is the tactic just that they think they are better at pens? Or do they brief the substitute about the preferred locations for a few minutes and deem that better than the now common gestures from the bench?
It’s even more complicated now for kickers with all the stats out there about your preferred spots etc. it’s like a double triple
Bluff now.

[Frodo]

Nah your 100% wrong on Azpi. Only thing wrong with him is he isnt a captain

Well he was captain today, so I'm not wrong.

[Frodo]

Are you buying the story stanny?
That Sarri thought he was injured, wanted to bring him off, Kepa trying to communicate that he wasn’t injured.



On a side note: this seems to be an increasing tactic. Bring a keeper on before the pens.
Is the tactic just that they think they are better at pens? Or do they brief the substitute about the preferred locations for a few minutes and deem that better than the now common gestures from the bench?
It’s even more complicated now for kickers with all the stats out there about your preferred spots etc. it’s like a double triple
Bluff now.

I've got no issue with specialist keepers. Caballero has done it before and City would have been more worried if he had come on given his history as a penalty stopper. Sarri was making a great decision subbing off an injured keeper for a specialist penalty stopper.

Keepers already have cheat sheets for penalty takers favoured locations. But as Kepa showed (Aguero scored against him in the exact same spot 2 weeks ago) it doesn't help if you can't keep properly.

[StannyCFCJET]

Are you buying the story stanny?
That Sarri thought he was injured, wanted to bring him off, Kepa trying to communicate that he wasn’t injured.



On a side note: this seems to be an increasing tactic. Bring a keeper on before the pens.
Is the tactic just that they think they are better at pens? Or do they brief the substitute about the preferred locations for a few minutes and deem that better than the now common gestures from the bench?
It’s even more complicated now for kickers with all the stats out there about your preferred spots etc. it’s like a double triple
Bluff now.

Nah I dont

[StannyCFCJET]

Well he was captain today, so I'm not wrong.

Well you are Azpi is the most humble guy in our team after Kante, he just isnt captain material despite being given the armband

[plague]

just saw the footage.

Poor Roman gotta back Sarri here over the keeper.

its one thing for Kepa to wave off Sarri, but to wave off Zola? oh man thats some next level stupidity there.

Proper Chelsea fans not having that sort of disrespect.

[StannyCFCJET]

just saw the footage.

Poor Roman gotta back Sarri here over the keeper.

its one thing for Kepa to wave off Sarri, but to wave off Zola? oh man thats some next level stupidity there.

Proper Chelsea fans not having that sort of disrespect.

You admit we have proper fans? Are you unwell?

[Frodo]

Well you are Azpi is the most humble guy in our team after Kante, he just isnt captain material despite being given the armband

That's an act from Azpi. He spits vile at any ref who goes against him and I wouldn't be surprised if he is found out to be one of the instigators of the "coach out" brigade. Plus he seems like a massive dixkhead whenever he's played against us.

Also, Giroud is the most humble guy in your team. A striker who cares more about the team winning then scoring goals. Says a lot that he kept Benzema, Lacazette's, Fekir and Martial out of the team at the world cup but scored 0 goals.

[plague]

You admit we have proper fans? Are you unwell?

Sorry, meant to say 'proper' in a sarcastic tone as all EPL fans are 'proper' fans, well 'ard, stick a bleeding boot in for the shirt etc etc etc







And yes, I'm unwell, havent you worked that out by now Stanny?

[StannyCFCJET]

That's an act from Azpi. He spits vile at any ref who goes against him and I wouldn't be surprised if he is found out to be one of the instigators of the "coach out" brigade. Plus he seems like a massive dixkhead whenever he's played against us.

Also, Giroud is the most humble guy in your team. A striker who cares more about the team winning then scoring goals. Says a lot that he kept Benzema, Lacazette's, Fekir and Martial out of the team at the world cup but scored 0 goals.

Not sure you even know who Azpi is after those comments mate.

[plague]

after seeing the ref go over to Sarri and talk to him it got me thinking what the rules state in such a situation.
because it looks like Sarri essentially says to leave Kepa on and get on with it. The ref waves his arms as if to say 'no decision' and calls for the play to continue.

the rules state that if a player doesnt want to go off, then its play on. no matter what the coach says, or whether the board is in the air and the player even begins to walk off. if he gets to the line and decides to stay on then the game keeps going.

am wondering if the ref said to Sarri, if he aint coming off then its game on at which stage Sarri just walked off knowing he 'couldnt' do anything.

so it actually cant be seen as Sarri backing down, theres technically nothing he can do.

now, what Sarri 'can' do is blast that petulant little shit into the sun once hes off the field. will be interesting to see how much 'backing down' is done now.

[pv4]

On a side note: this seems to be an increasing tactic. Bring a keeper on before the pens.
Is the tactic just that they think they are better at pens? Or do they brief the substitute about the preferred locations for a few minutes and deem that better than the now common gestures from the bench?

I would imagine if the coach said we're bringing a different keeper on for pens, that the goalkeeper coach would spend the next five minutes reviewing the stats with the keeper before he went on. Seems like far more opportunity to prep for pens, which like you say is becoming more of an artform.

[MFKS]

So how tge **** does a goal keeper get cramp ??

How the **** does a keeper get cramp that bad and the coach wants to sub him off??


These are 2 baffling questions

[Roundball Enthusiast]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/2/25/kepa-arrizabalaga-and-maurizio-sarri-issue-follow-up-statements-?cardIndex=0-0

Punished 1 weeks salary (donated to Chelsea Foundation).

[StannyCFCJET]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/2/25/kepa-arrizabalaga-and-maurizio-sarri-issue-follow-up-statements-?cardIndex=0-0

Punished 1 weeks salary (donated to Chelsea Foundation).

Hope he is still dropped for a bit

[MFKS]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/2/25/kepa-arrizabalaga-and-maurizio-sarri-issue-follow-up-statements-?cardIndex=0-0

Punished 1 weeks salary (donated to Chelsea Foundation).

Gee I hope when they sack Sarri that Roman goes cap in hand and gets Jose in to clean house

Be a cettain level of symmetry if he found his way back to Chelsea

[Bon]

Lets get you a little more positive, Stanny.. (And out of the Liverpool thread, haha)
How about that goal from your Eden this morning? Pure class..

[plague]

Roman gonna sell him to Madrid and bring Nasri in to replace him.

[StannyCFCJET]

Lets get you a little more positive, Stanny.. (And out of the Liverpool thread, haha)
How about that goal from your Eden this morning? Pure class..

What did you expect from the best player in the league. Actually Keen to see how he would go in Spain. Might actually finally get the respect he deserves

[StannyCFCJET]

I'm more excited watching Loftus Cheek and Hudson Odoi play

[plague]

Might actually finally get the respect he deserves

you realise that apart from a few shitstirrers on here and opposition fans who prefer to defend their mates who make monkey noises, everyone thinks hes pretty darn awesome.

[StannyCFCJET]

you realise that apart from a few shitstirrers on here and opposition fans who prefer to defend their mates who make monkey noises, everyone thinks hes pretty darn awesome.

There are more fans then pundits and ex players sadly

[Jeterpool]

Jose back to Chelsea (as per StannyLFCJET post in LFC Thread)...this surely has to be a gee-up.

Where are you hearing this?

[boz-monaut]

David Squires just started weeping tears of joy

[StannyCFCJET]

Jose back to Chelsea (as per StannyLFCJET post in LFC Thread)...this surely has to be a gee-up.

Where are you hearing this?

From reliable Chelsea sources on Twitter. I personally hope it's wrong. Also har har.

[Jeterpool]

From reliable Chelsea sources on Twitter. I personally hope it's wrong. Also har har.

I find it astounding they'd go back for a 3rd time. Wait to be proven wrong. There were a few rumours Jose was being looked at for Bayern.

I think this off-season is going to be an intriguing one.

I'm glad you liked the joke ;)

[StannyCFCJET]

I find it astounding they'd go back for a 3rd time. Wait to be proven wrong. There were a few rumours Jose was being looked at for Bayern.

I think this off-season is going to be an intriguing one.

I'm glad you liked the joke ;)

He went back a second time and we are a club who was dumb enough to hire Rafa so anything is possible

[Aegon]

Read this morning that Real Madrird have agreed a fee with Chelsea for Eden Hazard. Less money than I would have thought too.

[StannyCFCJET]

Read this morning that Real Madrird have agreed a fee with Chelsea for Eden Hazard. Less money than I would have thought too.

I heard it was around 100mil. But Chelsea want 130mil

[Frodo]

I heard it was around 100mil. But Chelsea want 130mil

88.6 million pounds. 100 million Euros.

[StannyCFCJET]

88.6 million pounds. 100 million Euros.

Probs the best well get sadly

[plague]

Probs the best well get sadly

in an economy where Suarez, Coutinho and Stirling got a combined 220m pounds thats a good bit of business for Chelsea.
Because when all those dudes got sold they were every bit as in demand as Hazard is.

[Frodo]

Probs the best well get sadly

Hey, at least you've got some money to spend on a replacement for him in this transfer window... Oh bugger, forgot about that pesky transfer ban, well maybe next year.??

[StannyCFCJET]

Hey, at least you've got some money to spend on a replacement for him in this transfer window... Oh bugger, forgot about that pesky transfer ban, well maybe next year.??

The transfer ban is a blessing in disguise and unless we get Messi or Ronaldo there is no current player that can replace Hazard's skill level and input for Chelsea

[Frodo]

The transfer ban is a blessing in disguise and unless we get Messi or Ronaldo there is no current player that can replace Hazard's skill level and input for Chelsea

Hahahaha.

[idontwannaplaywithhowey]

in an economy where Suarez, Coutinho and Stirling got a combined 220m pounds thats a good bit of business for Chelsea.
Because when all those dudes got sold they were every bit as in demand as Hazard is.

1 year left on his contract too...
Chelsea have done the best they can there.

[pv4]

StannyLFC

Question

I saw someone write that Hazard is in the top 5 PL players ever.

I disagreed and even went as far to say he would barely scrape into the top 5 Chelsea players, behind Drogba, Terry, Čech, Zola, Lampard.

If you had to rank the top 5 Chelsea players in PL history, what would it be? Curious to see if Hazard is ahead of any of my 5, let alone even close to being in the discussion for top 5 PL players in general.

[StannyCFCJET]

StannyLFC

Question

I saw someone write that Hazard is in the top 5 PL players ever.

I disagreed and even went as far to say he would barely scrape into the top 5 Chelsea players, behind Drogba, Terry, Čech, Zola, Lampard.

If you had to rank the top 5 Chelsea players in PL history, what would it be? Curious to see if Hazard is ahead of any of my 5, let alone even close to being in the discussion for top 5 PL players in general.

Top 5 prem players nope. Top 5 Prem chelsea players yep. Lamps, Terry, Hazard, Zola, Cech. Drogba was too inconsistent in the prem.

Also I thought I was ok and had accepted Hazard leaving. I was wrong

[pv4]

Top 5 prem players nope. Top 5 Prem chelsea players yep. Lamps, Terry, Hazard, Zola, Cech. Drogba was too inconsistent in the prem.

Also I thought I was ok and had accepted Hazard leaving. I was wrong

Is Hazard 5th on your list?

Ashley Cole doesn't knock on the door too?

Drogba still gives me nightmares so he will never leave my list personally.

[StannyCFCJET]

Is Hazard 5th on your list?

Ashley Cole doesn't knock on the door too?

Drogba still gives me nightmares so he will never leave my list personally.

Hazard is third for me in the prem. Drogba was class but didnt have many top prem seasons

[Premy]

Is Hazard really rated above Ballack, Desailly and Essien?

[StannyCFCJET]

Is Hazard really rated above Ballack, Desailly and Essien?

For his exploits in the Prem alone 100%, Were only talking prem here

[boz-monaut]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/07/maurizio-sarri-to-sign-three-year-deal-with-juventus-next-week

Sarri gone now too

Jose back would just be too much hilarity - but I think everyone other than partially sane Chelsea supporters would love to see it

[Premy]

For his exploits in the Prem alone 100%, Were only talking prem here

Ok for exploits in the Prem or with Chelsea in general.

Essien achieved far more than Hazard did.
Ballack aside from European honors achieved the same that Hazard did.

[plague]

my lord ive just logged on to NF.net and look at all the silly words being said.

[StannyCFCJET]

Ok for exploits in the Prem or with Chelsea in general.

Essien achieved far more than Hazard did.
Ballack aside from European honors achieved the same that Hazard did.

At Chelsea in general Id have Hazard above Ballack and Essien. Controversial yes but just my opinion

[plague]

why you gotta go and do this to poor Stanny on today of all days. let the man grieve will you.

[pv4]

Hazard is third for me in the prem. Drogba was class but didnt have many top prem seasons

Sorry just realised you had your 5 in order.

How is Čech not higher, I don't understand.

[Poshpom]

At Chelsea in general Id have Hazard above Ballack and Essien. Controversial yes but just my opinion

How about Claude Makélélé, allowed Lampard, Drogba, Robben, Duff et al to play

[StannyCFCJET]

Sorry just realised you had your 5 in order.

How is Čech not higher, I don't understand.

Its a hard question and I didnt put him there lightly but I couldn't have Zola at 5th and Hazard has dragged us almost single handily to two EPL titles

[StannyCFCJET]

How about Claude Makélélé, allowed Lampard, Drogba, Robben, Duff et al to play

Only Lamps of those 5 players named had more impact in the prem at Chelsea. The rest only stayed for 2 or 3 seasons

[Poshpom]

Only Lamps of those 5 players named had more impact in the prem at Chelsea. The rest only stayed for 2 or 3 seasons

Agreed, but that isn't what I said, without Makélélé none of Chelsea's creative players would have had the freedom to do what they did. Incidentally, I reckon your top 5 isn't far off the mark, I could make a case for Ashley Cole as well as Makélélé, I'd question your order though.

[StannyCFCJET]

Agreed, but that isn't what I said, without Makélélé none of Chelsea's creative players would have had the freedom to do what they did. Incidentally, I reckon your top 5 isn't far off the mark, I could make a case for Ashley Cole as well as Makélélé, I'd question your order though.

Fair point but Lamps played just as good under other holding midfielders after Maka left. My only sore is a top 5 and I cant put Dennis Wise in it :(

[Frodo]

Real fans were chanting "we want Mbappe!" during Hazards unveiling. The disrespect, haha.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Please, bloke doesn’t even make Stannys top 10.

Also why is this not in the Liverpool thread.

[Bon]

Please, bloke doesn’t even make Stannys top 10.

Also why is this not in the Liverpool thread.

:lulzturtle:

[Frodo]

Please, bloke doesn’t even make Stannys top 10.

Also why is this not in the Liverpool thread.

My apologies. Mods, please move this to the correct thread so Chelsea fans can see it. They obviously won't look in here.

[StannyCFCJET]

Please, bloke doesn’t even make Stannys top 10.

Also why is this not in the Liverpool thread.

He doesnt?

[boz-monaut]

now Sarri is officially gone - who's going to put their head on the block?

[StannyCFCJET]

now Sarri is officially gone - who's going to put their head on the block?

Lamps incoming. The yoof dynasty begins

[boz-monaut]

with Terry as assistant?

[Frodo]

Lamps incoming. The yoof dynasty begins

Is that french for "mid table"?

[StannyCFCJET]

Is that french for "mid table"?

Mid table with a European Cup

[StannyCFCJET]

Rafa to Chelsea. Not thanks don't want that disaster class again

[Jeterpool]

Rafa to Chelsea. Not thanks don't want that disaster class again

Breaking news on BBC is Derby have given Chelsea permission to speak with Lampard

[StannyCFCJET]

Breaking news on BBC is Derby have given Chelsea permission to speak with Lampard

Yeah I just saw fingers crossed it happens. The board made that mistake (Rafa) before and the fans showed them how wrong they were. Get Lamps signed and never go near Rafa again

[Poshpom]

Yeah I just saw fingers crossed it happens. The board made that mistake (Rafa) before and the fans showed them how wrong they were. Get Lamps signed and never go near Rafa again

Just curious, why not Rafa, just what did he do to upset the Chelsea fans? I've always been fairly impressed with him wherever he has been, including Chelsea

[StannyCFCJET]

Just curious, why not Rafa, just what did he do to upset the Chelsea fans? I've always been fairly impressed with him wherever he has been, including Chelsea

The way he spoke about us while at Liverpool oh and the fact he was Liverpool manager.

Imagine bagging a clubs fan base when the club your managing has an atmosphere of a library unless it's a big prem or UCL game

[Frodo]

The way he spoke about us while at Liverpool oh and the fact he was Liverpool manager.

Imagine bagging a clubs fan base when the club your managing has an atmosphere of a library unless it's a big prem or UCL game

Cause Stamford Bridge is the fecking San Siro.

Rafa wouldn't even take the Chelsea job right now, they can't sign anyone. He's had that at Newcastle for years.

Licking my lips imagining the scenes when Lampard the legend is fighting with West Ham for 10th place by Christmas.

[StannyCFCJET]

Cause Stamford Bridge is the fecking San Siro.

Rafa wouldn't even take the Chelsea job right now, they can't sign anyone. He's had that at Newcastle for years.

Licking my lips imagining the scenes when Lampard the legend is fighting with West Ham for 10th place by Christmas.

Stamford Bridge isn't much better agreed but we don't pretend to be.

[Poshpom]

The way he spoke about us while at Liverpool oh and the fact he was Liverpool manager.

Imagine bagging a clubs fan base when the club your managing has an atmosphere of a library unless it's a big prem or UCL game

Just asking, wish I hadn't bothered!

[StannyCFCJET]

Just asking, wish I hadn't bothered!

You asked I answered. No doubt Id be a fool if I didnt see he was a good manager but never fit in at Chelsea and never will

[plague]

The way he spoke about us while at Liverpool oh and the fact he was Liverpool manager.


soccer fans are the ****ing worst.

[plague]

Licking my lips imagining the scenes when Lampard the legend is fighting with West Ham for 10th place by Christmas.

i actually feel sorry for Lampard if they dont do well. because he'll cop the blame as opposed to, yanno, selling their only great player over the summer.

[StannyCFCJET]

i actually feel sorry for Lampard if they dont do well. because he'll cop the blame as opposed to, yanno, selling their only great player over the summer.

Not from the fans but the board sadly

[Aegon]

soccer fans are the ****ing worst.

LoL.


The resentment stems from a fiery relationship between Liverpool and Chelsea when Benitez was at Anfield, with the Spaniard once saying he would never manage Chelsea and appearing to criticise Blues fans by saying they needed flags to get behind their team.

Rafa is obviously a monster.

[StannyCFCJET]

Add in him saying our Captain was past it and not playing him when JT then goes on to play every game and win the league the next season

[Bremsstrahlung]

Ain’t the first person to recognise John terry as being average.

[StannyCFCJET]

Ain’t the first person to recognise John terry as being average.

A laugh a day keeps the doctor away they say so cheers

[Aegon]

Add in him saying our Captain was past it and not playing him when JT then goes on to play every game and win the league the next season

Didn't Chelsea finish 3rd in 13-14?

Fair enough if you meant 2 season later in 14-15, but I think that had more to do with Hazard & Costa being superb while Ivanovic, Cahill & Matic were at the peak of their abilities.

Rafa & Matteo had a raw deal in 12-13 being the first year "Post Drogba" Both of them still had them performing better in the PL than the year previously. That despite a misfiring Torres, + Hazard and Oscar being raw.

But lets only remember the facts that suit our agendas, hey?

[StannyCFCJET]

Didn't Chelsea finish 3rd in 13-14?

Fair enough if you meant 2 season later in 14-15, but I think that had more to do with Hazard & Costa being superb while Ivanovic, Cahill & Matic were at the peak of their abilities.

Rafa & Matteo had a raw deal in 12-13 being the first year "Post Drogba" Both of them still had them performing better in the PL than the year previously. That despite a misfiring Torres, + Hazard and Oscar being raw.

But lets only remember the facts that suit our agendas, hey?

You are correct.

[StannyCFCJET]

Di Matteo should never of been sacked

[Frodo]

i actually feel sorry for Lampard if they dont do well. because he'll cop the blame as opposed to, yanno, selling their only great player over the summer.

Yeah, it would tarnish his record of taking a team coming 6th in the championship all the way to.... 6th in the championship.

[plague]

Ain’t the first person to recognise John terry as being average.

oh man for some reason today they rehashed that time Terry got fined by his club for abusing Americans about 9/11.

what a world we live in where people worship that sort of cockhead.

[Roundball Enthusiast]

oh man for some reason today they rehashed that time Terry got fined by his club for abusing Americans about 9/11.

what a world we live in where people worship that sort of cockhead.

That was an inside job. Terry never did anything wrong.





Jet fuel can't melt steel beams.

[plague]

Frankies back, its official.
Let the fun begin.
Hope he does well.

[StannyCFCJET]

Frankies back, its official.
Let the fun begin.
Hope he does well.

I very positive he will, Knows the club inside and out, Jody Morris knows the youth and Frank is very intelligent and has won pretty much everything. Great combination

[Roundball Enthusiast]

Tell your friends

WE'RE GUNNA WIN THE LEAGUE

[Frodo]

Tell your friends

WE'RE GUNNA WIN THE LEAGUE

6th place guaranteed.

[plague]

I very positive he will, Knows the club inside and out, Jody Morris knows the youth and Frank is very intelligent and has won pretty much everything. Great combination

I think he'll have 'enough' talent to play a good attacking style and murder the shit teams.

Wouldn't be shocked if they are in the mix for top 4 all season though.
Nothing there to tell me Arsenal, United or Spurs are 'that' much better.

[StannyCFCJET]

I think he'll have 'enough' talent to play a good attacking style and murder the shit teams.

Wouldn't be shocked if they are in the mix for top 4 all season though.
Nothing there to tell me Arsenal, United or Spurs are 'that' much better.

He will command respect and players will listen when he talks.

[Aegon]

Signing Lampard a good move for everyone involved in my opinion.

After losing Hazard and not being able to sign due to the transfer ban it gives him free rein to blood youngsters and not be punished for poor results straight away.

I think Chelsea will be fighting for 3rd/4th with Tottenham for the next season or 2 but if the fans and Roman's patience can hold out I think they'll be challenging for the title again in a few seasons.

[pv4]

I think Chelsea will be fighting for 3rd/4th with Tottenham for the next season or 2 but if the fans and Roman's patience can hold out I think they'll be challenging for the title again in a few seasons.

I will be very surprised if Chelsea can compete for 4th until their transfer ban is over. I predict them to be moreso fighting for 6th next season.

Stanny will tell you how influential Hazard is/was for them - something like 15 goals and 15 assists in the PL this season plus whatever his contribution in the Europa League was. So throwing in that same team without him into the CL, I just can't see where the output comes from until they properly replace him.

[Aegon]

I will be very surprised if Chelsea can compete for 4th until their transfer ban is over. I predict them to be moreso fighting for 6th next season.

It's not about adding quality. Arsenal and Manu are nowhere near the same level at the moment. Bad investments, obvious defensive frailties and uncommitted players will still screw any chance they have at Champions league places.

Chelsea have enough young, talented up and comers who will be motivated to show their best. Don't get me wrong Hazard is a huge loss I just think they still have more to them than the others. (I'm not a Chelsea fan BTW)

[Frodo]

Signing Lampard a good move for everyone involved in my opinion.

After losing Hazard and not being able to sign due to the transfer ban it gives him free rein to blood youngsters and not be punished for poor results straight away.

I think Chelsea will be fighting for 3rd/4th with Tottenham for the next season or 2 but if the fans and Roman's patience can hold out I think they'll be challenging for the title again in a few seasons.




The fact that Lampard's minimum target was set at "not get relegated" tells you more than anything. I wish that was an exaggeration too.

Also, Arsenal were 1 missed penalty away from 4th place and 3 points behind Chelsea. Just think about how many points Chelsea will drop without Hazard to bail them out and the most boring midfield in England?

[plague]

The fact that Lampard's minimum target was set at "not get relegated" tells you more than anything.

I also wish that was an exaggeration.

whilst i have absolutely zero faith in the self awareness of billionaires, the fact that senior management sacked the coach, sold their only world class player and screwed things up enough to put them on a potential transfer ban would indicate that Frank will be given more than enough leeway in order to rebuild the club.

because if they are gonna rissole him in the short term, the no decent coach is ever gonna want to be part of that type of shitshow for an eternity*















*except Benitez, he coached Newcastle so hes up for anything.

[Aegon]

the most boring midfield in England?

Kovacavic, Loftus Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley
thats already pretty good depth centrally, not even including failures like drinkwater of bakayoko.

With wide players like Pedro, Willian, Pulisic, Hudson Odoi & Giroud, Abraham and Batsuayi up front I still think they have enough depth to be right up there in the top 4.

I compare that with:
Arsenal
Terreria, Xhaka, Elneny, Ozil, Mkhtaryian with Lacazetee, Aubemayang and Iwobi and a defence that is still awful

Manu
Pogba, Matic, Lingard, pereira, Mctominay, with Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez & James.

Still convinced Chelsea is better resourced.

[Frodo]

It's not about adding quality. Arsenal and Manu are nowhere near the same level at the moment. Bad investments, obvious defensive frailties and uncommitted players will still screw any chance they have at Champions league places.

Chelsea have enough young, talented up and comers who will be motivated to show their best. Don't get me wrong Hazard is a huge loss I just think they still have more to them than the others. (I'm not a Chelsea fan BTW)

Chelsea have mid table players on loan around the world and maybe 2 youth talents coming through. They have Giroud as their only striker and 2 CAMs who wouldn't get a game at either Manu or Arsenal. (Barkley and Pulisic) Chelsea can claim to have a better defence, but they have no attack now that Hazard is gone.

As for the youth comments. Arsenal just promoted another 4 youth players to the first team squad. Chelsea haven't given youth a chance since the 80s. They gave youth players 151 total minutes last year compared to 2009 for United and 4467 for Arsenal. They have an over hyped winger and a young midfielder who had a 73% pass completion in the Championship last season. Relying on youth would be an unwise choice if they want to make the 4 again next season.

6th place will be a great achievement for this Chelsea squad if they make it.

[Frodo]

Kovacavic, Loftus Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley
thats already pretty good depth centrally, not even including failures like drinkwater of bakayoko.

With wide players like Pedro, Willian, Pulisic, Hudson Odoi & Giroud, Abraham and Batsuayi up front I still think they have enough depth to be right up there in the top 4.

I compare that with:
Arsenal
Terreria, Xhaka, Elneny, Ozil, Mkhtaryian with Lacazetee, Aubemayang and Iwobi and a defence that is still awful

Manu
Pogba, Matic, Lingard, pereira, Mctominay, with Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez & James.

Still convinced Chelsea is better resourced.

Look at that Chelsea midfield and tell me they can create anything. Kante was the one setting up last season, that's how bad Kovacic and Jorginho are in the final 3rd. They can control the ball and cover defensively but without a Hazard to create something from nothing they aren't going to do much with all that possession.

Even United's shambles of a midfield could at least do something offensively. United are a good about for 6th given their issue right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if they finished above Chelsea with a couple of signings.

Arsenal have 2 of the best forwards in the league, are about to fix our LB issues and will probably sign another CB to replace Mustafi in the next few weeks. (according to reputable sources) that's easily gonna pick up extra 3 points we missed last year. Spuds will be looking worried soon, they haven't fixed their biggest issue still.

[Aegon]

Look at that Chelsea midfield and tell me they can create anything. Kante was the one setting up last season, that's how bad Kovacic and Jorginho are in the final 3rd. They can control the ball and cover defensively but without a Hazard to create something from nothing they aren't going to do much with all that possession.

Even United's shambles of a midfield could at least do something offensively. United are a good about for 6th given their issue right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if they finished above Chelsea with a couple of signings.

Arsenal have 2 of the best forwards in the league, are about to fix our LB issues and will probably sign another CB to replace Mustafi in the next few weeks. (according to reputable sources) that's easily gonna pick up extra 3 points we missed last year. Spuds will be looking worried soon, they haven't fixed their biggest issue still.

We'll agree to disagree mate.

I don't think any of the top 6 are going to be seriously challenged by anyone currently outside of it. That just leaves the order of where the current top 6 end up. Unless Arsenal and Manu can make significant improvements on last season then I still think they'll be 5th and 6th.

Chelsea always seem to have enough in them to get the points off the clubs below them. It'll be their record vs the rest of the top 6 that will define their season as that's where Hazard always seemed to stand up and be counted.

[plague]

Look at that Chelsea midfield and tell me they can create anything.

Liverpool just finished 2nd in the Prem and won the Champions League with a bunch of dudes in the mids who are that bad at passing even English fans make fun of them.

Henderson - cant pass or create.
Keita - see above.
Wijnaldum - stunk at Newcastle FFS, also cant pass.
Fabinho - bahahahahahahaha, cant pass, has never passed, will never pass.
James Milner - Sorry, MATTTTTTTT DAMONNNNNNNNNNNNNNN, was born before passing was invented.
Ox - one leg, difficult to pass with one leg.
Lallana - oh surely by now you get my point.

[StannyCFCJET]

whilst i have absolutely zero faith in the self awareness of billionaires, the fact that senior management sacked the coach, sold their only world class player and screwed things up enough to put them on a potential transfer ban would indicate that Frank will be given more than enough leeway in order to rebuild the club.

because if they are gonna rissole him in the short term, the no decent coach is ever gonna want to be part of that type of shitshow for an eternity*















*except Benitez, he coached Newcastle so hes up for anything.

Not wanted ever again

[StannyCFCJET]

We'll agree to disagree mate.

I don't think any of the top 6 are going to be seriously challenged by anyone currently outside of it. That just leaves the order of where the current top 6 end up. Unless Arsenal and Manu can make significant improvements on last season then I still think they'll be 5th and 6th.

Chelsea always seem to have enough in them to get the points off the clubs below them. It'll be their record vs the rest of the top 6 that will define their season as that's where Hazard always seemed to stand up and be counted.

We have winners in our squad which always seem to drag us to trophies

[StannyCFCJET]

Chelsea have mid table players on loan around the world and maybe 2 youth talents coming through. They have Giroud as their only striker and 2 CAMs who wouldn't get a game at either Manu or Arsenal. (Barkley and Pulisic) Chelsea can claim to have a better defence, but they have no attack now that Hazard is gone.

As for the youth comments. Arsenal just promoted another 4 youth players to the first team squad. Chelsea haven't given youth a chance since the 80s. They gave youth players 151 total minutes last year compared to 2009 for United and 4467 for Arsenal. They have an over hyped winger and a young midfielder who had a 73% pass completion in the Championship last season. Relying on youth would be an unwise choice if they want to make the 4 again next season.

6th place will be a great achievement for this Chelsea squad if they make it.
Since the 80s? Bull capital shit

[Frodo]

Kovacavic, Loftus Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley
thats already pretty good depth centrally, not even including failures like drinkwater of bakayoko.

With wide players like Pedro, Willian, Pulisic, Hudson Odoi & Giroud, Abraham and Batsuayi up front I still think they have enough depth to be right up there in the top 4.

I compare that with:
Arsenal
Terreria, Xhaka, Elneny, Ozil, Mkhtaryian with Lacazetee, Aubemayang and Iwobi and a defence that is still awful

Manu
Pogba, Matic, Lingard, pereira, Mctominay, with Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez & James.

Still convinced Chelsea is better resourced.

Look at that Chelsea midfield and tell me they can create anything. Kante was the one setting up last season, that's how bad Kovacic and Jorginho are in the final 3rd. They can control the ball and cover defensively but without a Hazard to create something from nothing they aren't going to do much with all that possession.

Even United's shambles of a midfield could at least do something offensively. United are a good about for 6th given their issue right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if they finished above Chelsea with a couple of signings.

Arsenal have 2 of the best forwards in the league, are about to fix our LB issues and will probably sign another CB to replace Mustafi in the next few weeks. (according to reputable sources) that's easily gonna pick up extra 3 points we missed last year. Spuds will be looking worried soon, they haven't fixed their biggest issue still.

[StannyCFCJET]

Look at that Chelsea midfield and tell me they can create anything. Kante was the one setting up last season, that's how bad Kovacic and Jorginho are in the final 3rd. They can control the ball and cover defensively but without a Hazard to create something from nothing they aren't going to do much with all that possession.

Even United's shambles of a midfield could at least do something offensively. United are a good about for 6th given their issue right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if they finished above Chelsea with a couple of signings.

Arsenal have 2 of the best forwards in the league, are about to fix our LB issues and will probably sign another CB to replace Mustafi in the next few weeks. (according to reputable sources) that's easily gonna pick up extra 3 points we missed last year. Spuds will be looking worried soon, they haven't fixed their biggest issue still.

If had Strikers or wingers besides Hazard who could score consistent Jorginho would've lead the league in assists easily

[StannyCFCJET]

Kovacavic, Loftus Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley
thats already pretty good depth centrally, not even including failures like drinkwater of bakayoko.

With wide players like Pedro, Willian, Pulisic, Hudson Odoi & Giroud, Abraham and Batsuayi up front I still think they have enough depth to be right up there in the top 4.

I compare that with:
Arsenal
Terreria, Xhaka, Elneny, Ozil, Mkhtaryian with Lacazetee, Aubemayang and Iwobi and a defence that is still awful

Manu
Pogba, Matic, Lingard, pereira, Mctominay, with Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez & James.

Still convinced Chelsea is better resourced.

I like you

[plague]

Let me be the first to congratulate Christian Pulisic on his runner up place in the 2020 ballor d'or.

[pv4]

Let me be the first to congratulate Christian Pulisic on his runner up place in the 2020 ballor d'or.

Just a few evades short in the end, really..

[plague]

Just a few evades short in the end, really..

Our podcast together is gonna be hilarious especially the parts that I say.

[pv4]

Our podcast together is gonna be hilarious especially the parts that I say.

i just assumed we'd only bring the one working microphone anyway.

[StannyCFCJET]

Anyone see Pedro's goal, WOW

[plague]

Anyone see Pedro's goal, WOW

twas lovely. shame the Prem didnt get the best of him, such an outstanding player but overshadowed at Barca by all those other freaks.

[StannyCFCJET]

twas lovely. shame the Prem didnt get the best of him, such an outstanding player but overshadowed at Barca by all those other freaks.

He's been pretty good in the prem I think, Just needs to score more then he misses, Maybe without Hazard himself and Willian will shine

[furns]

i just assumed we'd only bring the one working microphone anyway.
Lol you barely manage to hold up one podcast commitment :roflz:

[StannyCFCJET]

We may leak a few goals this season!

[MFKS]

We may leak a few goals this season!

You don't say??

Lampard is gonna get sacked before Xmas of he don't get on top of it

Some of that defending was like watching the Jets

Brain dead


Also need to actually do something with all your build up play besides set up chances for your ****ing left back all day
**** had what 6 shots at goal??

[StannyCFCJET]

You don't say??

Lampard is gonna get sacked before Xmas of he don't get on top of it

Some of that defending was like watching the Jets

Brain dead


Also need to actually do something with all your build up play besides set up chances for your ****ing left back all day
**** had what 6 shots at goal??

with the ball were going well. Defence is a mess but I back Lampard to sort it out. Still missing some key players as well

[StannyCFCJET]

Mason Mount is going places

[MFKS]

Mason Mount is going places


You selling him toa club with a chance of winning something??

[Frodo]

You selling him toa club with a chance of winning something??

They might win the Championship next season, seems about his level.

Side note. How good is Teemu Pukki...

[StannyCFCJET]

They might win the Championship next season, seems about his level.

Side note. How good is Teemu Pukki...

Surprising me as well, keeps up this form and someone up the table will pinch him in January

[StannyCFCJET]

Tammy Abraham is a gun, What a talent

[Aegon]

Tammy Abraham is a gun, What a talent

I'm actually surprised at how well he is going. Very much shown himself in past seasons as a goal poacher more than anything and I thought he might be one of those strikers who would find his level at the championship.
He's playing well enough that Giroud and Batsuayi won't get near the starting line up unless he gets injured.

Outscoring Kane and Aubameyang too :)

[StannyCFCJET]

I'm actually surprised at how well he is going. Very much shown himself in past seasons as a goal poacher more than anything and I thought he might be one of those strikers who would find his level at the championship.
He's playing well enough that Giroud and Batsuayi won't get near the starting line up unless he gets injured.

Outscoring Kane and Aubameyang too :)

Becoming an all round player as well

[StannyCFCJET]

Tomori is going to be a baller. Alot to learn but bossing prem strikers at a young age. His pocket must be huge as well

[StannyCFCJET]

We all must do our part to keep Ole in the job as long as possible

[Jeterpool]

We all must do our part to keep Ole in the job as long as possible

:rof:

[MFKS]

Don't know why you would say that

The bloke is 2 from 2 against your lot this season undefeated in 4 and has knocked you out of 2 domestic cups so far

It should be embarrassing to your club that they got beaten twice by a side as bad as Man Utd in the last 3 months let alone have a record that bad against OGS side

[StannyCFCJET]

Don't know why you would say that

The bloke is 2 from 2 against your lot this season undefeated in 4 and has knocked you out of 2 domestic cups so far

It should be embarrassing to your club that they got beaten twice by a side as bad as Man Utd in the last 3 months let alone have a record that bad against OGS side

Zzz zzz zzz zzz zzz

[MFKS]

Zzz zzz zzz zzz zzz

Facts don't care about your feelings

Chelsea are OGS bitch at the moment

[StannyCFCJET]

Facts don't care about your feelings

Chelsea are OGS bitch at the moment

Zzz zzz zzz zzz

[MFKS]

Zzz zzz zzz zzz

No facts to offer I see

[Aegon]

Kovacavic, Loftus Cheek, Kante, Jorginho, Barkley
thats already pretty good depth centrally, not even including failures like drinkwater of bakayoko.

With wide players like Pedro, Willian, Pulisic, Hudson Odoi & Giroud, Abraham and Batsuayi up front I still think they have enough depth to be right up there in the top 4.

I compare that with:
Arsenal
Terreria, Xhaka, Elneny, Ozil, Mkhtaryian with Lacazetee, Aubemayang and Iwobi and a defence that is still awful

Manu
Pogba, Matic, Lingard, pereira, Mctominay, with Mata, Martial, Rashford, Lukaku, Sanchez & James.

Still convinced Chelsea is better resourced.

Chelsea's midfield has definitely stepped it up this season. Jorginho and Kovacic look like totally different players.

Compared to Gunners, Spurs & Manure they are looking the goods.

[StannyCFCJET]

Chelsea's midfield has definitely stepped it up this season. Jorginho and Kovacic look like totally different players.

Compared to Gunners, Spurs & Manure they are looking the goods.

If Kova could score he would be world class

[Aegon]

If Kova could score he would be world class

I wish my team had one player that had his composure on the ball in a tight congested midfield. He and Jorginho are definitely looking worth their transfer fees now.

[Bon]

Just gonna wait in here.. :popcorn:

[StannyCFCJET]

Just gonna wait in here.. :popcorn:

For what?

[Bremsstrahlung]

6 goals in a UCL game, nice.

[Bon]

For what?

So you haven't seen the single phase that had two blokes sent off and penalty awarded? Ref wasn't taking sh!t..
Or the two own goals (of which one was poor old Kepa facing it in to his own net, haha)..
8 goals..
Yeah, sorry mate, nothing to see here Stanny... :gent:

[StannyCFCJET]

So you haven't seen the single phase that had two blokes sent off and penalty awarded? Ref wasn't taking sh!t..
Or the two own goals (of which one was poor old Kepa facing it in to his own net, haha)..
6 goals..
Yeah, sorry mate, nothing to see here Stanny... :gent:

Nah I've seen it. Just another Stamford Bridge champions league miracle. Oh and VAR is rubbish

[plague]

Why was that section empty at the end of the ground? Isn't that the away fan area?

[StannyCFCJET]

Why was that section empty at the end of the ground? Isn't that the away fan area?

Apparently Ajax fans misbehaved away at Valencia

[plague]

Apparently Ajax fans misbehaved away at Valencia

Oh, because there was a section of them somewhere else in the stadium. Not big numbers though but they crossed to them a few times.

[StannyCFCJET]

Oh, because there was a section of them somewhere else in the stadium. Not big numbers though but they crossed to them a few times.

200 were allowed VIP seating

[plague]

so wonder which 2 other teams will be joining Chelsea and Lester in the Champions League next year

[baldrick]

so wonder which 2 other teams will be joining Chelsea and Lester in the Champions League next year

Not Arsenal.

[plague]

also, in the 2021 Champions League final how will they decide who gets to wear their blue kit is a coin toss or paper scissors rock or something?

[plague]

Stanny out here covering his walls in Sam Kerr posters.

[StannyCFCJET]

Stanny out here covering his walls in Sam Kerr posters.

Tempted to get a Jersey not gonna lie

[StannyCFCJET]

We win and we potentially hand Liverpool the title. Not a fan

[Bon]

We win and we potentially hand Liverpool the title. Not a fan

Not a problem you needed to worry about, mate... :gent:

[boz-monaut]

so Stanny loves VAR now or what?

first view of that looked well offside, that decision, when it eventually came surprised me

[StannyCFCJET]

Ill never love VAR even if it wins Chelsea the UCL or something. **** me though what a game

[plague]

Lamps out.

[Jetmaster]

Lamps out.

Got the heavy word from the "real" Lamps, Frank senior....Hammers must not be relegated.

[StannyCFCJET]

Our transfer ban is gone. LB needed in January and another striker

[MFKS]

Our transfer ban is gone. LB needed in January and another striker

See just like Real Madrid and Barcelona before you there is proof that cheats prosper

[Bremsstrahlung]

Thought Lampard was being brave and giving youth a chance this season....

[StannyCFCJET]

Thought Lampard was being brave and giving youth a chance this season....

Still need a LB and a backup to Tammy

[Jetmaster]

Transfer money is a drug to the Big 6....they need their fix to cure their ills but so often need rehab.

Chelsea should just do as they are doing the rest of this season, it will pay off in the long term.

Lester are second with not much spending.

[StannyCFCJET]

Transfer money is a drug to the Big 6....they need their fix to cure their ills but so often need rehab.

Chelsea should just do as they are doing the rest of this season, it will pay off in the long term.

Lester are second with not much spending.

We can't cause were gonna lose two LBs and a ST potentially all in January

[StannyCFCJET]

We can't cause were gonna lose two LBs and a ST potentially all in January

So we need replacements for them. Every where else fine

[StannyCFCJET]

Also on one seemed to care about money when it was only United Liverpool and Arsenal spending it

[plague]

Sancho on that team would be very interesting indeed.
He's better than anyone you've got and that's not in any way a slur.

[Frodo]

Also on one seemed to care about money when it was only United Liverpool and Arsenal spending it

Chelsea have definitely never been known to splash the cash...

Also, the gap between Arsenal and the other 4 as far as gross spend is monumental. Spuds can claim to be the most frugal by far. But Arsenal were the club known for not joining in on the arms race that teams like yours created. Now we have transfer fees for players that could revive faltering economies and agents fees that could support entire lower league clubs for decades.

Chelsea are known for 3 things;

- sacking managers
- spending enormous amounts of money on players.
- plastic fans.

[StannyCFCJET]

Chelsea have definitely never been known to splash the cash...

Also, the gap between Arsenal and the other 4 as far as gross spend is monumental. Spuds can claim to be the most frugal by far. But Arsenal were the club known for not joining in on the arms race that teams like yours created. Now we have transfer fees for players that could revive faltering economies and agents fees that could support entire lower league clubs for decades.

Chelsea are known for 3 things;

- sacking managers
- spending enormous amounts of money on players.
- plastic fans.

You left out winning things and making history instead of living in it but easy mistake. Also every prem club has plastic fans

[Frodo]

Well, that was enjoyable to watch.... For me.

So many passes, so little actual penetration. 70% possession yet Everton had almost the same amount of shots in total and more on target.

[plague]

Imagine getting outwitted by Big Dunc.
Shameful.

[MFKS]

You left out winning things and making history instead of living in it but easy mistake. Also every prem club has plastic fans

Winning what??

You won 1 league title and a couple of domestic cups in 100 years before you bought your success

[StannyCFCJET]

Winning what??

You won 1 league title and a couple of domestic cups in 100 years before you bought your success

One a few European cups as well and were proud of our history, Every team buys success, EVERY TEAM

[plague]

One a few European cups as well and were proud of our history, Every team buys success, EVERY TEAM

counterpoint:
The Newcastle Jets won the comp whilst not paying anyone it seemed.

[MFKS]

One a few European cups as well and were proud of our history, Every team buys success, EVERY TEAM

The CWC in the 70s means **** all really

It was the weakest trophy of the 3 that why they abolished it

[StannyCFCJET]

The CWC in the 70s means **** all really

It was the weakest trophy of the 3 that why they abolished it

It means alot to the people who won it and thats all that matters, Not the views of people who dont support Chelsea

[plague]

Lamps OUT.
do they still even have the Intertoto Cup?

[Frodo]

Thanks for the smile this morning. Much appreciated.

[StannyCFCJET]

Thanks for the smile this morning. Much appreciated.

We beat Spurs. That will do me

[StannyCFCJET]

Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[MFKS]

Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyy yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I be more worried about paying the cheating ref for not sending Jorginho off for trying to molest an Arsenal player

How the ref missed that is a joke

[Frodo]

I be more worried about paying the cheating ref for not sending Jorginho off for trying to molest an Arsenal player

How the ref missed that is a joke

Yeah, I know we are in a rebuilding phase so I wasn't exactly expecting to dominate them like we did. But I hope the club requests those 3 points back and Pawson's bank accounts checked. What a joke. If they haven't paid him surely he's down in the championship for a month to sort himself out.

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah, I know we are in a rebuilding phase so I wasn't exactly expecting to dominate them like we did. But I hope the club requests those 3 points back and Pawson's bank accounts checked. What a joke. If they haven't paid him surely he's down in the championship for a month to sort himself out.

You should've had some players sent off and we should've had a first half penalty. Also second half you created nothing

[Frodo]

You should've had some players sent off and we should've had a first half penalty. Also second half you created nothing

So you agree that he should have been sent. Cause the only one in question for us was Guendouzi and that would have been extremely harsh given how soft the touch was and how your bloke threw himself to the turf dramatically, most refs wouldn't call that. Jorginho knew that was worth a card and knew he was getting sent off for it. How Pawson decided against the rules of the game is beyond me.

Mind you, Spuds were gifted a point against Norwich by disallowing a clear goal and Liverpool relied on another right decision to go their way, so it's not surprising. United and City were the only clear winners this week out of the big 6.

[Frodo]

Just saw the first City goal. Take them off the list of genuine winners this week. Only United now.

[Frodo]

Thanks for cheering me up slightly Stanny.

[Frodo]

And then there's this, lol.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10770372/chelsea-kepa-worst-premier-league/

Worst save percentage in the EPL. 127th out of 132 from the top European leagues.



£72 Million well spent.

[StannyCFCJET]

And then there's this, lol.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/10770372/chelsea-kepa-worst-premier-league/

Worst save percentage in the EPL. 127th out of 132 from the top European leagues.



£72 Million well spent.

Yet were still gonna finish top 4.

[MFKS]

Yet were still gonna finish top 4.

If you had a decent keeper you probably finish top 2

[StannyCFCJET]

If you had a decent keeper you probably finish top 2

Dont have the CBs or FBs for that. Need a new LB and a CB to Partner Tomori long term

[Frodo]

Dont have the CBs or FBs for that. Need a new LB and a CB to Partner Tomori long term

Or forwards.

[StannyCFCJET]

Or forwards.

Atm yeah. In a few years Tammy will be king.

[MFKS]

So despite all your stability you are only holding the fort in the top 4 until Arsenal and Man U get their shit together and take back their spots ??

[StannyCFCJET]

So despite all your stability you are only holding the fort in the top 4 until Arsenal and Man U get their shit together and take back their spots ??

What Stability? We've only just got a our transfer ban rightly removed and Lamps has made only 1 signing in his tenure. If the board show they will give Lamps patience and he keeps the faith in the youth like he is atm then you can talk about stability. As for Arsenal and Man U they gonna need a few more years before their back on track or at least a level to be a solid top 4 team again. We are only a 3 or so signings plus some more experience for our young guns away from being top 4 shoe ins for the next few years

[MFKS]

What Stability? We've only just got a our transfer ban rightly removed and Lamps has made only 1 signing in his tenure. If the board show they will give Lamps patience and he keeps the faith in the youth like he is atm then you can talk about stability. As for Arsenal and Man U they gonna need a few more years before their back on track or at least a level to be a solid top 4 team again. We are only a 3 or so signings plus some more experience for our young guns away from being top 4 shoe ins for the next few years

Man Utd are 5 points behind you

Their best player has been injured most of the season

You ain't that far ahead of them FFS

[Frodo]

Man Utd are 5 points behind you

Their best player has been injured most of the season

You ain't that far ahead of them FFS

We are an absolute shambles and in our worst position in about 25 years... But we are only 9 points behind them and that could be 6 points if we win our next game.

[MFKS]

Lampard is a joke of a manager

Can't even beat a 10 man mid table side at home

[Frodo]

Lampard is a joke of a manager

Can't even beat a 10 man mid table side at home

Can I laugh at this and cry as well?

Chelsea will still finish 6th this season. 2 of Arsenal, United or Spuds will overtake them and finish 4th/5th. Lampard is still just riding on Sarri's tactics.

[StannyCFCJET]

Can I laugh at this and cry as well?

Chelsea will still finish 6th this season. 2 of Arsenal, United or Spuds will overtake them and finish 4th/5th. Lampard is still just riding on Sarri's tactics.

We play completely different to Sarri

[Frodo]

Also, I know this is a little harsh. But Kepa is the worst keeper in the EPL by a mile now that Roberto from West Ham has gone.

He's just so, so bad at actually keeping goals out.

[fozphantom]

What about Kante's stuff up with Martinelli bearing down?
Miss Champions League by 1 or 2 points and Chelski have a slip of their own :rof:
The Wolves are coming.........(ManU are sh!t)

[Frodo]

What about Kante's stuff up with Martinelli bearing down?
Miss Champions League by 1 or 2 points and Chelski have a slip of their own :rof:
The Wolves are coming.........(ManU are sh!t)

Kante didn't slip. He bowed down to the new Pele... As everyone else should do to.

[StannyCFCJET]

Also, I know this is a little harsh. But Kepa is the worst keeper in the EPL by a mile now that Roberto from West Ham has gone.

He's just so, so bad at actually keeping goals out.

Yep he's shocking. 2 mistakes for every good save

[Aegon]

Can I laugh at this and cry as well?

Chelsea will still finish 6th this season. 2 of Arsenal, United or Spuds will overtake them and finish 4th/5th. Lampard is still just riding on Sarri's tactics.

I think Wolves are the only team with a shout of catching Chelsea.

But 6pts at this stage on Manure, Spurs and Wolves, plus 10 on Arsenal is probably a bridge too far for any of them.

[StannyCFCJET]

Celebrating a goal should be made illegal and against the spirit of the game. Cheers VAR

[MFKS]

Still OGS Bitches

You guys even got a point against a side as shit as Man Utd since he went there??

[Frodo]

6th place finish incoming, Lampard disaster-class proper on show now.

[StannyCFCJET]

6th place finish incoming, Lampard disaster-class proper on show now.

so were 6th and your 7th or 8th?

[Frodo]

so we're 6th and your 7th or 8th?

I think you mean 10th.

[MFKS]

Celebrating a goal should be made illegal and against the spirit of the game. Cheers VAR

Watched the game

Don't know what you moaning about

Clear Push
Offside

The Scouse 5th Official was right

[StannyCFCJET]

Watched the game

Don't know what you moaning about

Clear Push
Offside

The Scouse 5th Official was right

So Fred can Push Azpi into another player?

[MFKS]

So Fred can Push Azpi into another player?

I was talking about Zouma disallowed goal
I was talking about Girouds disallowed goal

[MFKS]

VAR with another shocking biased decision

Spuds knowing how it feels to be a Liverpool fan

[StannyCFCJET]

Beating London Clubs is what we do

[StannyCFCJET]

VAR with another shocking biased decision

Spuds knowing how it feels to be a Liverpool fan
You mean how their player doesn't get sent off for a stamp

[MFKS]

You mean how their player doesn't get sent off for a stamp

Yeah that one

Type of BS decision Li VAR pool have had all season
Clear as day assistance from the VAR that one


Plus nothing to brag about beating Spuds
No Kane
No Son
No Erikkson

They are currently pretty toothless

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah that one

Type of BS decision Li VAR pool have had all season
Clear as day assistance from the VAR that one


Plus nothing to brag about beating Spuds
No Kane
No Son
No Erikkson

They are currently pretty toothless

And he faces no ban cause apparently the ref saw it and dealt with it so can be banned after the fact. Such a joke

[StannyCFCJET]

Mason Mount is going to be some baller

[Bremsstrahlung]

Enjoy the 20/21 title!

[StannyCFCJET]

Werner is a smart bloke.

[Bremsstrahlung]

I’m spewing.
Would have suited how we play with minimal adjustments. Capable of playing central, wide or even as an CAM.
Smart business for you guys.


Unless we have Havertz, Sancho or a fully recovered Sane in mind I can’t see how letting Werner pass is smart. Especially considering his clause was what 52M. Looking at double that for any of the others.

[Frodo]

I’m spewing.
Would have suited how we play with minimal adjustments. Capable of playing central, wide or even as an CAM.
Smart business for you guys.


Unless we have Havertz, Sancho or a fully recovered Sane in mind I can’t see how letting Werner pass is smart. Especially considering his clause was what 52M. Looking at double that for any of the others.

I told Bon today that you guys have dodged a bullet with Werner. He is not the sort of player that would fit in with your system, and thats a lot of money to spend on a plan B. Ask a German football fan how good Werner is and you'll get a better idea of his strengths and weaknesses.

Not saying that he isn't a terrific player, cause he is, but he only does well in certain systems. Watch him play for Germany when you get a chance and you'll see how he plays when the team isn't built around him.

Havertz is the perfect Firmino backup/replacement. Much smarter buy for you guys IMO.

[Frodo]

Werner is a smart bloke.

How do you think he and Ziyech will fit into your team Stanny? Show me how you think you'll line up next season.

[StannyCFCJET]

How do you think he and Ziyech will fit into your team Stanny? Show me how you think you'll line up next season.

Tammy up top, Ziyech RW Werner LW or Werner Up top with Tammy and we play a midfield diamond

[Frodo]

Tammy up top, Ziyech RW Werner LW or Werner Up top with Tammy and we play a midfield diamond

I'd be happy to come up against that front 3. Those 2 up top could be strong, but you wouldn't have Jorginho in midfield and would lose any control over the game.

[StannyCFCJET]

I'd be happy to come up against that front 3. Those 2 up top could be strong, but you wouldn't have Jorginho in midfield and would lose any control over the game.

Gilmour will be our midfield anchor with Mount and Kovacic tearing you apart with Ziyech at CAM. He'll even Pulisic could play CAM and RLC could play in midfield

[Frodo]

Gilmour will be our midfield anchor with Mount and Kovacic tearing you apart with Ziyech at CAM. He'll even Pulisic could play CAM and RLC could play in midfield

If be more than happy to come up against that midfield. Even Xhaka wouldn't be troubled by those 3.

I mean, personally I'd want my teams best player on the pitch that little french bloke named Kante, but each to their own.

[StannyCFCJET]

If be more than happy to come up against that midfield. Even Xhaka wouldn't be troubled by those 3.

I mean, personally I'd want my teams best player on the pitch that little french bloke named Kante, but each to their own.

Kante can't stay fit atm. Until he proves he can he isn't in our best midfield. And Kovacic is close to the best CM in the prem this season. Also Xhaka hahaha. No wonder your not in a champions league place

[Frodo]

Kante can't stay fit atm. Until he proves he can he isn't in our best midfield. And Kovacic is close to the best CM in the prem this season. Also Xhaka hahaha. No wonder your not in a champions league place

Yeah, so if Xhaka can deal with that midfield trio they must be terrible.

Also, Kovacic isn't even the best midfielder in your squad let alone anywhere near the top 10 midfielders in the league. Jeez.

[StannyCFCJET]

Yeah, so if Xhaka can deal with that midfield trio they must be terrible.

Also, Kovacic isn't even the best midfielder in your squad let alone anywhere near the top 10 midfielders in the league. Jeez.

Sometimes I wonder if you watch football at all or just need to be the guy that doesn't see what everyone else sees

[Frodo]

Sometimes I wonder if you watch football at all or just need to be the guy that doesn't see what everyone else sees

Haha. Just remember that neither of us speaks for everyone.

[StannyCFCJET]

Were back to ruining football. Welcome Werner, Possibly Havertz as well

[Bremsstrahlung]

Poor guy. Made his dream move very public. Ended up at Chelsea.
Like growing up to dream of Formula 1, and driving the school bus instead.


In all honesty. I wish we signed him, and I’m hoping we have another signing up our sleeve.
Hope all these big names can play together.

[StannyCFCJET]

Poor guy. Made his dream move very public. Ended up at Chelsea.
Like growing up to dream of Formula 1, and driving the school bus instead.


In all honesty. I wish we signed him, and I’m hoping we have another signing up our sleeve.
Hope all these big names can play together.

Once he spoke to Lamps and Cech, His mind was made up

[Frodo]

Once he spoke to Lamps and Cech, His mine was made up

Or it was after he realised that Liverpool didn't want him and he saw the wages you offered him? Don't forget, he's still young enough to move to a top side in a few years time when he's ready.

[goaliepersempre]

t. imo w. erner ist ein hurensohn..

[Retro Jet]

t. imo w. erner ist ein Hurensohn..

Fixed :tongue:...sort of.

[Bremsstrahlung]

Chelsea 2-1 up, City down to 10.