Chelsea Banter

13 May 2024 22:21:29
Ignore my ignorance but?
1) are we're selling cobham to or within the blue co umbrella,
a) would this count towards our profits / loss FFP / PRS
b) has the premier league signed off on this, Martyn Ziegler said on the sale of hotels it was meant to of been done within 10 days and 10 months later they hadn't signed off on it, issues with price being adequate / reasonable

2) a rumour in looking for investors or selling a stake in the woman's team? Is that even possible

3) if any of the above is true, is it smart business accounting / loopholes or is there reason to be worried what there doing, the fear is the unknown and our owners ending up like Everton have or other clubs.

13 May 2024 22:57:15
Matt, I have my doubts about some of these rumours being accurate but you can always ask a question of our FAB.

I hope you get reply or an acknowledgment of any question let alone an answer.

13 May 2024 16:40:33
Ed002
It's being reported that the Cobham training ground has been sold and that a share in the womens team might be sold as well.
Can you confirm if this is true?

{Ed002's Note - Not really, I think you may have been misled about Cobham.}

13 May 2024 17:42:56
Its being reported that it was sold to a group company thus allowing the income to be reported by the club.
Is that correct?
Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Yes, but you don’t understand the background.}

13 May 2024 18:48:34
Could you explain the background Ed002?
Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - Just forget the finances - it is hopeless.}

12 May 2024 19:07:21
And there's the problem
Forest, Burnley, Brentford, Sheffield United. cut in on his right every time.

12 May 2024 20:27:28
No post about how well we’ve played last few games and showed a fighting spirit which we haven’t showed all season no? We won and are showing signs we’re clicking that’s all that’s important.

13 May 2024 07:15:44
Abosoluely agree Barnet, starting to look a useful outfit it is always possible to pick holes in any players going in the right direction.

Compared to Man Utd Newcastle Spurs can see us being in the top 4 next season and in a couple of years giving City a run

Whatever happens in the last two games we should start next season with Poch.

13 May 2024 07:24:37
This above statement is still completely correct in the fact we dropped points recently to teams around 18th and 2 relegated teams is why we’re not closer to Villa,

And for the casuals, we’re all of a sudden playing good,
But actually we’ve been playing like this majority of season but without being clinical, we’re not being clinical in final pass and final 3rd passes.

12 May 2024 07:39:11
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, Evaluating Potential Manchester United Managers

11 May 2024 19:43:50
Only watched parts of the game as I'm in Cyprus right now on a family holiday. But my how good is Caicedo becoming now he's finding his feet? Great at breaking up play but he played two fantastic balls to set up our quick two goals.

I will not give up on Mudryk he just hasn't played as much as he should for his age another season and there will be a very good player there I feel.

11 May 2024 21:07:03
Mudryk has definitely got something about him. Caiciedo is mentally good really stepping up.
Jackson scored but he could have teed up mudryk twice, gusto and palmer. Game would have been done.

11 May 2024 22:44:04
I think galagher dropping in next to caicedo has really turned d point for moises he looks much more solid next to galagher, enzo doesn't get near this team atm.

11 May 2024 22:54:08
Is it Gallagher next to him or is it Cucurella that’s helped Caicedo or both?

11 May 2024 23:05:01
I think Gallagher had a poor game by his standards today but I do agree about him being better suited to a No6 role.

12 May 2024 01:23:52
cucu form an sitting into cm could definetly be a factor in helping moises perform but definetly a positive from poch.

13 May 2024 20:46:58
In the end Gusto played as CM next to Caicedo.

11 May 2024 13:10:41
Hi Ed2, I know you've got close ties to Chelsea FC. I wanted to know what your opinion was on the situation at Chelsea? What are your thoughts on recruitment, and the model Chelsea are going for? Also, how do you think Poch has done as a manager?

Thanks.

{Ed002's Note - The recruitment process is doing fine with youngsters and going forward all looks well in the medium and long term. In the short term, there need to be some changes and they should happen this summer. I am not sure what you mean about "model". There have been significant difficulties this season with injuries and losing several players for the whole season. If he stays it will be better next season but that decision will not be made until the season is over.}

11 May 2024 14:17:57
Thanks for your input ED02. I totally agree that the recruitment process is doing fine.

11 May 2024 16:19:25
Please can everyone stop banging on about who is signing next. A billion quid has been chucked at this team since the yanks arrived, but the paint is still wet. An identity of sorts is beginning to show, but that will take a step back the way of CG leaves (imo) . Jackson is so much better than he was 35 games ago, I think Caicedo will be brilliant for Chelsea. Madueke is the first player probably since Willian or Hazard who goes by his marker which panics teams. His maturity when he layed off to Jackson last weekend was a pleasant surprise and showed maturity that was missing only a month ago. Getting a turn out of Cucu, with the RB a revelation as he challenges James. Lots to love, give it a chance.

11 May 2024 18:28:59
All depends who leaves with the exception maybe a CF.

11 May 2024 21:38:35
Scot. behave with your language boy. "the yanks". don't be so rude and ignorant. Many fans, posters and others are American, this site has no place for such comments.

11 May 2024 23:21:40
Why refer to someone as “boy? ” Are you trying to belittle someone’s opinion?

11 May 2024 22:35:44
Brilliant, it was nice getting your opinion on the situation Ed. As always, great work!

12 May 2024 19:18:16
G8 ignoring the 'short term'. That’s means now g8 lol.