12 Mar 2026 20:35:44
Talking to the lads today, 4 of them went to Paris, I stayed at home as did the others and having put our disappointment behind us we all pretty much agreed we are just 3 ingredients away from being at the level we need to be to challenge at the top table.
1. A top level Keeper to compete with Penders, Costa was the choice.
2. A top level centre back to partner Levi and Bastoni was the choice.
3. A top level head coach to lead this group of highly talented players and several names came up with Enrique, Hansi Flick and Nagelsmann being the leading contenders.
12 Mar 2026 22:08:28
Even if Chelsea went for yet another manager, I wouldn't want any of the managers mentioned. My choice remains the Stuttgart manager, but I can't see us changing manager for some time yet.
13 Mar 2026 06:13:39
I don't see a chance the ownership will change the coach this summer. But, by Christmas, there's every chance that becomes a reality. I think you can get away with an inexperienced squad. I also think you can get away with an inexperienced coach, but it's hard to achieve the aims Chelsea should be seeking with both.
You can't argue about the positions that need upgrading. The big question at GK is whether the club feels Penders is ready to start.
I'd suggest you wouldn't want to play him behind this current defence. But, if he's as good as reported, you don't want to block his pathway.
We definitely need an upgrade at CB to play alongside Colwill. For me, none of our other CBs are the required standard to start regularly.
I'd also add LW into the mix, and, as I've said previously, we need some reliable depth at CM too.
13 Mar 2026 08:00:38
J, I think we will need extra players in midfield because I think Enzo will leave and I much prefer James at rb.
13 Mar 2026 08:41:31
J, with all of us thinking the same as you, Liam will probably start next season as the gaffer, but will likely be gone by December and the consensus was that Gary O'Neil will then take over! (FFS, let's hope not!). We all agreed that some big hitting managers will be available this summer, and both the Liverpool approach of sticking with Slot and reviewing in May, and the Utd approach of picking an interim coach and reviewing in May, were better options than giving an inexperienced rookie a 6 year deal.
Time will tell, of course, and let's hope we beat PSG 4-0 next week. Looking forward to beating Newcastle on Saturday, and will he stick with Jorgenson or go back to Bob?
13 Mar 2026 09:38:02
Agree with most of the above, but I don't mind Liam as a coach. I would give him time.
A keeper and at least one centre half, and, for the short term, an old head, experienced player to manage games. Don't know who, a John McGinn or Jordan Henderson type player who makes those around him better.
It is a bit of guesswork how these players and the coach develop. I think the hardest thing to teach is mentality.
I think the Newcastle match is an important game, especially as Utd play Villa with no confidence at all. I would stay with Jorgenson.
13 Mar 2026 09:41:33
I hope LR is our manager for the next ten years.
I think he will stick with Jorgensen for tomorrow's game.
13 Mar 2026 09:56:07
Tom
I agree, I also think he will stick with Jorgensen.
I'm not sure it would be right to put Spenders as no1 next season. I think we should bring him in slowly. Sadly, that means Sanchez stays unless Maresca gets a job and wants him. Jorgensen will be off.