13 Jun 2025 09:29:50
Obviously I'm pleased ish with our premiership finishing position as 4th was smack in the middle of my my pre-season prediction. Winning the Conference Cup was predictable but it now makes us unique, so I'm happy on two fronts.
I will wait and see how this window works out for us and other clubs before making my prediction for next season but I have to say that with the potential addition of Wirtz, who I think will be one of the best players in the World, the scousers look a good thing to retain there title. The gooners have strengthened there midfield and I think likely to get Sesko, so they will be challenging. City are buying lots of players and they should be stronger as well.
It's going to be a tough old season but whatever happens I'm sure we will be in the mix. I have renewed my season ticket and a few of my fellow ST mates and siblings will be meeting up for our usual pre season drinks to discuss, laugh and moan about all things Chelsea towards the end of July, hopefully with the CWC safely in the trophy cabinet.
13 Jun 2025 09:46:59
Tom
You are correct about teams strengthing however, so are we plus our youngsters have another years experience under their belt.
I just hope Lavia stays fit which improves us no end, Fofana I have given up on.
13 Jun 2025 10:31:47
I'm with Bill here, let's concentrate on ourselves, the youngsters do have another years experience under their belts and also the knowledge and belief that they can get over the line in pressure situations. A win away at Forest on the last day of the season and coming from a goal down in a cup final sets them up well. Bill rightly points out that Lavia is hugely important to us and I think with 2 or 3 big additions we can start to challenge.
13 Jun 2025 12:47:53
Not thinking about the new season yet, I have been critical of our home kits but the new home kit is an improvement and I really like the away kit. Thankfully, they have got rid of those irritating iridescent badges. Looking at the CWC, Channel 5 are only showing one of Chelsea’s group games. Apparently you can watch all the games for free on DAZN by downloading their app on your smart TV, phone etc. I haven’t tried it yet, I am a bit dubious.
14 Jun 2025 06:28:29
Jimbo
I really like the new away kit, looks classy.
14 Jun 2025 10:15:11
It wouldn’t on me!
15 Jun 2025 09:36:10
Nor me Tom lol, but it still looks classy, one of the best shirts for some time.
The last shirt I really liked was the white away shirt during the late Vialli era.
15 Jun 2025 10:40:42
Bill, strangely I have liked virtually all our yellow away kits. To me I think our first away kit should always be predominantly yellow. I’m not sure why!