27 Aug 2017 17:11:25
I notice here that any comment not in support of our current transfer strategy/ style is seen as being negative. We have all become accountants with excuses of "not spending for the sake of it".
To be at Real and Barcelona level, we need have many world class players and they don't come cheap especially in today's market. Hazard seems the only high end world class/ game changer we have now and I'm sure wouldn't have got a Harzard with this our current transfer strategy today.
Yes we can win the league but we won't sustain such strength for long without the worldies. I'm sure we would be stronger with Ousmane Dembele, Bellotti, VVD, etc but we won't pay for them. You know what, another team will pay and we continue to be 2nd best.
My point is we must spend big on few right world class players to compete with the best world best teams and grow our brand. Go and check the effect of Neymar on not PSG but league 1. We became a force through big spending of RA and it takes such to further investment to upstage the big boys teams like Barcelona and co.
It will be down to Conte's genius for this our team to have a cracking run in UCL this season.
Finally we now a coach who can build such dynasty in Conte and he may think twice if such clubs that are ready to spend big cone calling.
27 Aug 2017 18:02:01
Good post ilo with some positive suggestions.
Last year for example we added players to our squad who have been truly sensational and we didn't pay ridiculous transfer fees!
This year, although early in the season, we have so far signed three outfield players. There performances at this stage of the season give us optimism that the club have yet again made quality signings and again not at stupid prices.
We have to realise as supporters that the club will sign quality players but we will not pay over our valuation.
It's called being realistic and it shows that maybe the clubs business model has changed.
The club and the vast majority of fans are optimistic!
27 Aug 2017 18:12:43
The only problem with building a dynasty is that the manager has to be committed to stay - and Conte will be leaving next summer.
27 Aug 2017 18:40:46
Miss Wood. You are wrong. He and his family on occasions eat at my son's restaurant. He and his family are very nice people and he made it clear that he is very happy at Chelsea and loves London.
So, media people and fans let's look forward to the best manager in the world building something special that we can al be proud of!
27 Aug 2017 20:12:38
TomB, I really hope you're right - but it worries me that he did not extend his contract and that his family are still living in Italy.
27 Aug 2017 20:43:23
Miss Wood, you are ilinformed.
Mr and Mrs Conte they live in wonderful England and their daughter will be attending school in the U. K. From this year!
Please do not believe the media crap!
28 Aug 2017 13:59:18
TomB, you are right as far as you go. Obviously, my name is not Darren Wood (that lightening quick full-back from the 70s/ 80s?! ), I am of Italian descent as the Eds could confirm from my surname.
28 Aug 2017 14:57:13
? Eds, this is only half of my message!
{Ed002's Note - The rest is utter nonsense.}
28 Aug 2017 20:53:28
I'm happy to remain confused!