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31 Jul 2023 23:33:38
Hi Ed,

Any truth in the links to Mbappe?

Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - I would not hold your breath.}


1.) 01 Aug 2023 11:27:33
It is said that Chelsea are offering a player-plus-cash deal. Anybody know who the player is?

{Ed002's Note - It is unimportant - it won't happen.}


2.) 01 Aug 2023 16:16:28
I’d imagine Ziyech Celery or maybe Sterling.


 

 

09 Jan 2023 16:43:30
Hi Ed, will the deal for Felix have an "option to buy". Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - That will be known when the TMS is updated but he is intended to fill the gap before Nkunku arrives.}


1.) 09 Jan 2023 17:11:32
Is it just until the end of the season then Ed and not a year loan?

{Ed002's Note - Loans have to end of May (Premier Leagues) or end of June elsewhere.}


2.) 09 Jan 2023 17:33:18
Can I ask if nkunku has been announced ed didn't know if I had missed it.

{Ed002's Note - I don't know what "announced" mneans. He is joining Chelsea in the summer subject to medical and paperwork.}


3.) 09 Jan 2023 18:20:41
Hi Ed.
I am curious on this question: Can clubs etc. see the more specific details that player make on transfers like the prices the player gets sold for, the agreed price for "option to buy", etc.? Or is it only shown that X player makes a transfer to Y club and that Y club has an "option to buy"-clause without further specification of the specific terms?

{Ed002's Note - Yes, the details of the transfer are included.}


4.) 09 Jan 2023 20:49:24
That actually surprises me a bit. Is it for FFP visibility or what is the reasoning behind that? Normally it would be considered a business secret what you pay for your assets, I believe? I am wondering why there is this extra regulation in football.

{Ed002's Note - I really don’t know what you are referring to.}


 

 

08 Jan 2023 09:55:48
Hi Ed, is the Enzo deal completely off or are Chelsea still working in the background to see if they can get something done? Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - Neither really - Chelsea would still like the transfer but the sideas are apart on price.}


1.) 08 Jan 2023 10:46:04
Surely it’s simple if someone has a buy out clause that’s the price of the player pay it or move on.

{Ed001's Note - it's not really that simple, that is the price they will definitely accept, but why would you pay full price if there is a chance of getting it for less? It is not like it is 50p we are talking about. The difference is tens of millions and that could mean another player.}


2.) 08 Jan 2023 14:11:32
Ed001! Nice to see you back on here. Hope you and Ed002 are well – a very belated happy new year to all the Eds.

{Ed001's Note - thank you EdW, I hope you had a great holiday period and 2023 is good to you and yours!}


 

 

23 Aug 2022 20:17:22
Ed it looks like our latest offer for Fofana for 70m including difficult add ons has been rejected. Apparently we are reluctant to make another offer over 70m.

Do you see you us make another offer for Fofana? Also given how late it is in the window, do you see you move for another CB? Obviously my concern is whether any club would sanction a sale of a CB without a replacement?

Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - I don't know what the offer was. Chelsea have still other options they could turn to.}


1.) 23 Aug 2022 20:57:56
Any clue as to who we will look to next Ed, Webster the name in papers?

{Ed002's Note - See previous responses.}


2.) 23 Aug 2022 21:05:35
At that price we need to walk away now.


3.) 23 Aug 2022 21:28:46
Bill, if it was a lower price should we sign him?

Is he a good player?

I have my concerns but those concerns are based on other peoples opinions!


4.) 23 Aug 2022 22:03:52
As long as it isn't Harry Maguire. Put the money down for Skriniar.


5.) 23 Aug 2022 22:07:33
If Skriniar is better than Fofana and is for sale why not.
The same applies to Webster.


6.) 23 Aug 2022 23:03:55
It's all about opinions, I don't think Skriniar is better than Fofana. I'd rather get a player who's got PL experience. I've always rated Fofana as a phenomenal CB.


7.) 23 Aug 2022 23:25:58
Yep all about opinions Shak. Whoever the club chooses is out of our control anyway!


8.) 24 Aug 2022 00:21:54
Agree Tom. Similar to the Gordan rumours. Club seem to think he will solve something but my view is that he is nowhere near the value required.


9.) 24 Aug 2022 05:28:10
Shak, do mean standard required or “value” required?


10.) 24 Aug 2022 09:37:33
Meant he is nowhere near the value Everton want. It's madness. Apparently 60m is rejected of reports are true! Massive gamble.


11.) 24 Aug 2022 19:38:28
They are all a gamble Shak, look at Werner, Ziyech and Lukaku over the last couple of years. For whatever reason they didn’t work out.

We may end up being pleasantly surprised.


 

 

04 Aug 2022 09:28:44
Ed any update on Fofana from what has already been said. Are Leicester willing to sell or are they taking a similiar stance to what Leipzig have done with Gvardiol.

CFCShak

1.) 04 Aug 2022 11:37:45
I am hearing that CHO could be part of Fofana’s deal (with Leicester City) just like the Levi Colwill deal with Cucurella.


 

 

 

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04 Jan 2024 23:00:32
Hi Ed, are Chelsea trying to sign the youngster Estaveo Willian? His supposedly one of the best 16 year old on the planet.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - Yes.}


1.) 05 Jan 2024 09:10:03
He wants Barcelona though I think and they haven't got the funds apparantly.


 

 

18 Jan 2023 10:04:49
Ed1, I hope you are doing well mate. I'm not sure if you've done this yet but is there a chance we can get your views on Mudryk as a player and how you see him fit into the Chelsea team? From what I've seen, he looks damn exciting.

CFCShak

{Ed001's Note - I have said it a few times mate, I have not seen much of him (to be fair he hasn't yet played a lot of first team football to see a lot of) but what I have seen has looked really good. Looks quick, technically excellent but obviously it is a risk paying so much for someone after only about 60 games (I think it is) at first team level. He stood out as head and shoulders above his team mates though.}


1.) 18 Jan 2023 14:16:14
€62m and I’d hazard as guess ( pray to god ) his an improvement on pulisic ziyech, sterling, and if bonus kick in, it’s means we’ve won PL or CL, wages reported £97k a week too unlike reported £300k + sterling getting .

Have you seen much of Madueke ( psg winger ) heavily linked, not got great injury recorded, young / English,

{Ed001's Note - if Pulisic could only stay fit he would be a quality player, but that if is a huge if unfortunately.

I have seen a fair bit of Madueke, because I watched PSV a fair bit over the last couple of seasons with Gakpo being linked to a lot of people. Madueke I noticed mainly because his middle name is the same as my first name, so I did take an interest in him. He looked ok, but I always seemed to catch games when Gakpo was central and the team was a bit messed up. In fact he was more impressive than Gakpo in those games, though the commentators would continually stress how Gakpo was better from wide areas. But the team as a whole was not playing well in those games, he does look direct and pacey, plus looked good technically. Hard to be 100% as he was given a lot of time and space, far too much to be honest, so I didn't get to see if he still had the nice technique under pressure like he would be under in England. Overall though, he was certainly the one I would have said to take another look at in the PSV team other than Gakpo. He did look like the kind of player you could see being successful in England.}


2.) 18 Jan 2023 14:53:40
That’s issue with pulisic, gets a knock, comes back needs few games to look a threat, gets a knock, is out, comes back, repeat,
I watch a lot of football, bits from all over, I find it almost impossible to see a player play well and compare his talent to the league or opposition, the Dutch league is difficult, German league is impossible as attackers look too quality, Italy seems slower, must be so hard for scouts,


3.) 18 Jan 2023 17:39:55
Thanks Ed, appreciate your response. Hopefully Mudryk settles in nicely and we can see a resurgence up the table very soon.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome CFCS. I think you will be fine now Potter is starting to get his feet under the table. I am sure you will be looking up the table this season.

And for Matt, sorry mate I never edited your last reply, but I totally agree, it is very difficult. Sometimes a player looks outstanding in one league but then can't cope in another. I did think that about Louis Suarez before he joined Liverpool. I didn't think his nutmegs and rebounds against opponents would work in the higher quality Prem from the Eredivisie. If anything it seemed to work better as players were tighter and so found it more difficult to react to his touches and ended up left looking stupid.

That was a lesson learnt, that it is not just about quality but way of playing that you need to look at. Then you have to factor in the team they are playing for and way of playing, is it helping or hindering him? Then, on top of that, you then have to consider the style of the team that you are looking at him for. A scouts job is hard. I think they are massively underpaid for the job they are doing and that will always hold clubs back from getting the chance of getting the best. It is not exactly a job that attracts anyone in football as a first choice, that is doing it as a career. The renumeration is so poor that most people are going to look elsewhere for a career.}


4.) 18 Jan 2023 18:37:46
Good thread and thanks for your input Ed.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome Tom.}


 

 

01 Sep 2022 22:57:34
Ed1 what are your views on Zakaria mate? 3 years ago, he was doing really well before injuries. What tku make of the transfer? Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed001's Note - it does seem an odd one, struggles with injuries so you sign him for the most physical of the top leagues. That only seems liable to make him struggle more with injury. On his day he is an excellent player, so if he can be kept fit it will be a good signing, but is that going to happen?}


 

 

13 Jul 2022 16:11:33
Koulibaly is an elite CB, he can ping the ball around with both feet, excellent defensively, makes other around him look classy, excellent leadership, will be a great mentor given his bags of experience etc.

This is a player for the present, absolutely epic because he improves us straight away. Reminds me of a time in 1998 when we signed a near 30 year old Marcel Dessaily. He was an excellent defender who was inspiration to JT. I hope this transfer works the same way for us.

? ? ?.

CFCShak

1.) 13 Jul 2022 18:15:43
Good memory CFC and I also much hope for Koulibaly having this impact. Very much the CB with presence, experience and considerable skilltjT we needed given outgoings.


2.) 13 Jul 2022 18:46:23
Spot on Shak.


3.) 13 Jul 2022 19:07:13
Any young defenders at Chelsea should be delighted if Koulibaly joins with Silva already there. How often would you get the chance to be on the training pitch with two of the best defenders of recent times- I hope they take advantage and listen to the masters.


 

 

08 Jul 2022 17:47:27
Ake is close to signing for Chelsea. What are your thoughts guy? Ed1 how do you see Ake as a player and do you think this is a good move? Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed001's Note - he is quick and good technically on the ball, but as a defender he is poor. Positionally all over the place and tends to rely heavily on his pace due to being caught out of position. He is able to play a number of positions but none of them well. I am still shocked City wasted money on him, it is even more shocking that Chelsea would then make the same error.}


1.) 08 Jul 2022 20:27:36
I got called negative and to get a grip when I mentions my anger and shock at all for a reported 45 MILLION. Nice to see someone else has the same opinion, what’s the best is when they say “ can play wingback “.

{Ed001's Note - he can play there and in midfield too, but he is equally poor in all roles for me. At least in a back 3 his lack of positional sense can be covered by the others though. And he will get lauded for throwing himself in the way of shots or making last-ditch tackles when he would have needed to do neither of them if he had just positioned himself well. He was nowhere near good enough for Chelsea first time you had him and he has not improved at all, it is the Lukaku error all over again imo.}


2.) 08 Jul 2022 20:38:09
Completely agree. I was reading about a few left footed CB’s as I’m guessing the high fee is due to being left footed and versatile. Think it blocks path for colwill and maatsen, then we will have another tomori / guehi / lamptey / livramento when good young players see there path blocked and move on,


3.) 08 Jul 2022 20:48:52
Well let's have faith. I am backing TT.


4.) 08 Jul 2022 21:00:17
Thanks for the insight Ed, I always like to hear your views on certain players. I agree 100%, his always been suspect positionally but like Matt says, your generally called negative if you can't see that he can play 3 positions. I'm actually confused by this transfer!


5.) 08 Jul 2022 21:21:42
Ed, I remember Ake at Chelsea, he was all over the place but he was young:unfortunately he hasn’t Improved. I was suprised we got 20 mill for him and even more when City paid 40 mill. Apparently TT wants him which is worrying. How could he have made a proper assessment of a player who has hardly started for City for two seasons- am I missing something?

{Ed001's Note - no, but he has seen something he liked.}


6.) 08 Jul 2022 21:34:44
hes no worse than Christensen lol.


7.) 08 Jul 2022 21:34:55
As I’ve said before he wouldn’t be my my first choice but I can see the logic.


8.) 09 Jul 2022 08:55:09
Must be his hair Ed he is not good enough for Chelsea then now or ever
The milli vanilli of football.


9.) 09 Jul 2022 22:27:50
Ed how does one learn to distinguish between good and bad positioning? Maybe an idea for a youtube video? Otherwise, maybe you can summarize a bit here? Understand if not!

{Ed001's Note - I think it would need some kind of video to show it. I certainly have no idea how to explain it here, sorry.}


 

 

 

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04 Feb 2024 21:27:23
Interesting Ed2, what are your thoughts about the whole situation? I just can't understand how badly things have gone.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - Injuries have played a significant part of screwing up the season.}


 

 

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16 Mar 2023 12:56:04
Haha, lol ? ? ?.

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16 Mar 2023 09:30:08
Hi Ed, the DM we are trying at add now, is that Lavia? Thanks.

CFCShak

{Ed002's Note - No.}


 

 

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16 Mar 2023 09:18:02
That is music to my ears Ed, making Félix permanent will be a fantastic deal. He is a phenomenal player ?.

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09 Mar 2023 19:41:23
Sell him.

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18 Feb 2023 22:42:29
Cut some slack, his had to:-

• Integrate 600M worth of new players,
• He’s had the worst set of injuries in the history of football,
• He's had NO luck with VAR.
• Opposition teams are always well prepared, but the "Boys give everything. "

"That's life" #TrustTheProcess.

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13 Feb 2023 00:37:53
I'd say 40m for Mount cause he will have 12 months left on his contract.

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29 Jan 2023 18:03:15
Well Matt Law has just confirmed that we have re-opened talks.

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18 Jan 2023 17:39:55
Thanks Ed, appreciate your response. Hopefully Mudryk settles in nicely and we can see a resurgence up the table very soon.

CFCShak

{Ed001's Note - very welcome CFCS. I think you will be fine now Potter is starting to get his feet under the table. I am sure you will be looking up the table this season.

And for Matt, sorry mate I never edited your last reply, but I totally agree, it is very difficult. Sometimes a player looks outstanding in one league but then can't cope in another. I did think that about Louis Suarez before he joined Liverpool. I didn't think his nutmegs and rebounds against opponents would work in the higher quality Prem from the Eredivisie. If anything it seemed to work better as players were tighter and so found it more difficult to react to his touches and ended up left looking stupid.

That was a lesson learnt, that it is not just about quality but way of playing that you need to look at. Then you have to factor in the team they are playing for and way of playing, is it helping or hindering him? Then, on top of that, you then have to consider the style of the team that you are looking at him for. A scouts job is hard. I think they are massively underpaid for the job they are doing and that will always hold clubs back from getting the chance of getting the best. It is not exactly a job that attracts anyone in football as a first choice, that is doing it as a career. The renumeration is so poor that most people are going to look elsewhere for a career.}


 

 

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16 Jan 2023 11:00:43
I think we may do, but his wages will be a deterrent for any clubs tbh.

CFCShak