26 Jun 2025 10:52:46
Ed001, I had to laugh when you observed that Chelsea have the worst goalkeepers in Europe then I realised it was hard to argue against. My views on our goalkeeper signings are well known. Although a lot of people suggest Penders has a lot of potential. I would go after ter Stegen and bring in Penders as No 2 and get shot of Sanchez but I fear he will still be starting as No 1 next season.
{Ed001's Note - I was not including the ones that were out on loan, who look to be a lot better than the ones you kept in the team last season. I know it was hyperbolic, but you really do need to sort out the keepers. It is a weak link that is clear. Someone like ter Stegen, who could help bring through the younger ones, makes a lot of sense.}
27 Jun 2025 09:46:41
I see we are linked with E Martinez ED01 from Villa, is he an upgrade on what we have?
{Ed001's Note - he can be good, not great, but good. However, the guy is a complete tool of a man, a real bell end and he is prone to silly errors costing goals. He seems to be already in major decline to be honest. A couple of years ago, while he was still a prick, he was a very good keeper, but now he is just a good keeper. I would suggest looking elsewhere than him if it was me.}
27 Jun 2025 10:05:02
Thanks ED01 for the quick reply, It appears the club see Mike Penders as the future but probably another season away from being a regular starter. Would you persevere with Sanchez who did improve considerably in the second half of the season and has a good attitude or take a punt on the likes of Martinez?
{Ed001's Note - I wouldn't spend the money on Martinez. He thinks he is a superstar, so he is going to want big wages. Just makes no sense to pay big for a declining player who brings the same issues you already have of being error prone. May as well stick with Sanchez or look to the younger keepers on the books and look to improve one of them.}
27 Jun 2025 10:12:05
Thanks ED01 for another quick reply. Much appreciated and let's hope the club take your advice.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate.}
27 Jun 2025 11:36:36
Maybe Jorgensen or Sanchez will be playing at Strasbourg next season.
28 Jun 2025 09:58:13
And Petrovic playing back at the Bridge Tom? But if so guess he would have been in Club World Cup squad.
28 Jun 2025 23:13:41
JBS, if as reported Petrovic wanted a first choice keeper guarantee otherwise he wasn’t going to the CWC he can do one as far as I’m concerned.