31 Aug 2024 07:19:20
I don't know the ins and outs of the Oshimen deal so can't say too much but if the issue was wages then he obviously didn't want to join us for the right reasons. As good as he is at least we have players that want to play for Chelsea. I dunno, just trying to think about the positives.
We have Nico, Nkunku can play there, Guiu, Felix can play false nine. So we do have a few options. Looks like majority of our goals will come from wide or other attacking areas anyway.
Arsenal seemed to have a good season without a proper striker. Don't see why we can't with what we have. From what I've seen so far we just need to sort out the defensive transitions, drop Sanchez and we should be around top 6.
I'm more annoyed at loaning Trev out but keeping Disasi and Benoit who are both worse in my opinion.
31 Aug 2024 09:29:17
We have a striker in Jackson. I can’t be bothered to check but his goals to game ratio must be ok and a lot better than most.
I will stick with 3rd-5th place this season. Out of interest is it possible that the Premiership can get the extra place for Champions League qualification this season? Or is now gone forever?
{Ed002's Note - It depends on success in Europe.}
31 Aug 2024 09:55:54
Tom, I don’t regard Jackson as a striker, why did we push so hard for Oshimen. I’d be very surprised if we finish in the top 5 but it early days yet- I am just trying to be realistic rather than hopeful.
31 Aug 2024 10:05:52
Ed02 thanks for the clarification and it’s interesting that the extra space is open to the various leagues again this season.
{Ed002's Note - It will be each season until the format changes.}
31 Aug 2024 10:16:24
The fact that a player can play in multiple positions can be a hindrance to his success or how a player is viewed.
I consider him as a striker and the most improved player in our squad last season. In fact I can’t remember him playing anywhere else but as a striker for us but I’m sure he must have switched out wide at some stage.
31 Aug 2024 10:38:14
Thanks again Ed for this information and your patience in dealing with us Chelsea fans and all other clubs fans with endless and often repeated questions. You were brilliant.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
31 Aug 2024 20:11:43
Tom, generally top class players play in their natural position: in our heyday our players had fixed positions. Just because a player is played as a striker doesn’t make them a striker: hence our pursuit of Oshisem. False nines are like false boobs, they’re okay if you haven’t got the real thing.
31 Aug 2024 16:40:26
Ed002, I just want to add my thanks for your great work throughout the window. Personally, I am glad that it’s over and we can now concentrate on the football.
31 Aug 2024 22:08:20
Jimbo, if you see Jackson as a false nine or a false boob that’s up to you but as I say he has played as a CF in every game I can remember for Chelsea.
If he stays fit and carries on improving he will get over twenty goals this season as a CF.