Chelsea FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 10/11 (mod warning in post #7124)

MUSEIST

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

Well, we know its Guus. Its just how quick we can agree compensation with the turkish fa.
He said it could be days, not even a week

And as coach as well, and DOF

At least we know it can't be hughes thank god (can't negotiate with him until july)

Sgt Pepper 64

Looks like we're not linked with Sanchez anymore - why the hell not?

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11827_6991534,00.html

Udinese have confirmed that all five clubs interested in Alexis Sanchez have made offers.
European champions Barcelona, Manchester duo City and United, Inter Milan and Juventus have all made their moves.
City had been leading the charge for the brilliant young Chilean and their bid is reported to be the best in terms of finances for Udinese - but the player will have the final decision.
United have entered the bidding at the final stages, with Sir Alex Ferguson seemingly unwilling not to try and land a player he has admired for the best part of a decade.
Juventus are keen to make a marquee signing ahead of the opening of their new stadium - but reports on the continent suggest it is Barca and Inter who are now leading the chase.
Udinese's transfer consultant Stefano Antonelli, who helps oversee all their major deals, confirmed to Sky Italia that they were now looking at their options.
"There are five clubs who are doing everything to get hold of him: Barcelona, Manchester City, United and two Italian clubs," Antonelli revealed.
"The offers have all come from these clubs. We don't want to create a bidding war, but he is the big name on the transfer market at the moment and everyone wants him.
"Over the next few days we should learn where Sanchez will go. We wanted to keep hold of the player, but when there is an important offer, it should be evaluated fully."
Favourites

Antonelli admitted he did not know where Sanchez would go, but he feels Barcelona would be the logical favourites.
"All the clubs we talked about have a chance of signing him, but right now my feeling is that he's more likely to go abroad," he said.
"Barcelona's very powerful push on to the scene has changed the scenario somewhat."

jenno86

'Arry and Luka have had a falling out, its looking good for ye now!

Lukker-

F**cking finally.

http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Transfer-news-Chelsea-join-race-Alexis-Sanchez-of-Udinese-also-target-Manchester-United-Manchester-City-Barcelona-article748254.html

We can outbid United easily enough, at least match City and Barca only €45m to spend before player sales so they may be reluctant as well and I know they want Fabregas.

GavRedKing

Made the amateur mistake fo going out last night and work is now like hell. Too many tequillas = a very sore head to be in work. :mad:

Please Chelsea give me some news too make my day, any news will do to take my mind off this hangover.

Also Taarabt would be ok dont know if hes good enough at EPL level, he very well could be a Charlie Adam of sorts and have a good season and make his big move next year. Time will tell.

abelard

First 3 fixtures;

Stoke Away
WBA Home
Norwich Home

Could have done a lot worse

GavRedKing

abelard wrote: »

First 3 fixtures;

Stoke Away
WBA Home
Norwich Home

Could have done a lot worse

9 points thank you very much.

Although if the_monkey was here it would be 0 points and the new manager to be sacked fter 3 games while we battle relegation. :pac:

abelard

gavredking wrote: »

9 points thank you very much.

Although if the_monkey was here it would be 0 points and the new manager to be sacked fter 3 games while we battle relegation. :pac:

As more of an optimist than the_monkey, I'll take 9 points, a couple of hattricks for Torres, Sturridge and Lukaku with assists from Sanchez, Mata, Sneijder and Lampard along the way.

Hiddink manager of the month for August.

MUSEIST

very happy with the fixtures tbh:)

GavRedKing

Fixtures in full.

Liverpool 2nd last game of the season is a huge game on paper.

Chelsea vs Norwich
Sunderland vs Chelsea
Man Utd vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Swansea
Bolton vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Everton
QPR vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Arsenal
Blackburn vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Liverpool
Chelsea vs Wolverhampton
Newcastle vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Man City
Wigan vs Chelsea
Tottenham vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Fulham
Chelsea vs Aston Villa
Wolverhampton vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Sunderland
Norwich vs Chelsea
Swansea vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Man Utd
Everton vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Bolton
West Brom vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Stoke
Man City vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Tottenham
aAston Villa vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Wigan
Fulham vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Newcastle
vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs QPR
Liverpool vs Chelsea
Chelsea vs Blackburn

Sgt Pepper 64

gavredking wrote: »

Fixtures in full.

Liverpool 2nd last game of the season is a huge game on paper.

They are AFTER the stoke game btw!

Saturday, 9 July 2011
Friendly Match
Vitesse v Chelsea, 18:30
Saturday, 16 July 2011
Friendly Match
Portsmouth v Chelsea, 15:00
Thursday, 21 July 2011
Friendly Match
Malaysia All-Stars XI v Chelsea, 12:45
Sunday, 24 July 2011
Friendly Match
Thailand All Stars v Chelsea, 10:45
Saturday, 6 August 2011
Friendly Match
Rangers v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 13 August 2011
Barclays Premier League
Stoke v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 20 August 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v West Brom, 15:00
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Norwich, 15:00
Saturday, 10 September 2011
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 17 September 2011
Barclays Premier League
Man Utd v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 24 September 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Swansea, 15:00
Saturday, 1 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Bolton v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 15 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Everton, 15:00
Saturday, 22 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
QPR v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 29 October 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Arsenal, 15:00
Saturday, 5 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
Blackburn v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 19 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Liverpool, 15:00
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Wolverhampton, 15:00
Saturday, 3 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Man City, 15:00
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Wigan v Chelsea, 15:00
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Tottenham v Chelsea, 19:45
Monday, 26 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Fulham, 15:00
Saturday, 31 December 2011
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Aston Villa, 15:00
Monday, 2 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Wolverhampton v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Sunderland, 15:00
Saturday, 21 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Norwich v Chelsea, 15:00
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
Barclays Premier League
Swansea v Chelsea, 19:45
Saturday, 4 February 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Man Utd, 15:00
Saturday, 11 February 2012
Barclays Premier League
Everton v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 25 February 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Bolton, 15:00
Saturday, 3 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
West Brom v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Stoke, 15:00
Saturday, 17 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Man City v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 24 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Tottenham, 15:00
Saturday, 31 March 2012
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 7 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Wigan, 15:00
Monday, 9 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Fulham v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 14 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Newcastle, 15:00
Saturday, 21 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Arsenal v Chelsea, 15:00
Saturday, 28 April 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v QPR, 15:00
Saturday, 5 May 2012
Barclays Premier League
Liverpool v Chelsea, 15:00
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Barclays Premier League
Chelsea v Blackburn, 15:00

13th May 2012
Chelsea crowned EPL Champions, Man U, Man City and Arsenal all relegated

Chelsea go onto beat Barca 5-0 to be crowned CL champions

GavRedKing

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

They are AFTER the stoke game btw!

Steal my thunder by including times........your going on my enemies list.:mad:



:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Johner

Actually happy to be playing Stoke away in our first game.

Sgt Pepper 64

gavredking wrote: »

Steal my thunder by including times........your going on my enemies list.:mad:



:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

I am the copy and paste King!

(Subject to change by Sky)

Xmas fixtures look kinder!

GavRedKing

So first home games against West Brom and Norwich in August, I could be very tempted to make the trip over.

< Off to check price of flights >

LanceStorm

Lukaku and De Bruyne look like done deals at least!

things are starting to pick up!!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11668_6993406,00.html

smuckers

Bring on Stoke.

Good news re signings.

Belgian starlet Kevin de Bruyne is ready to sign for Chelsea, skysports.com understands.

And Anderlecht have also finally confirmed that they are in negotiations with the Blues over Romelu Lukaku.

De Bruyne has just helped Genk to the Belgian title and the 19-year-old is regarded as one the best young midfielders in European football.

Chelsea have long been tracking him and now skysports.com can confirm that a deal is being discussed and looks set to be concluded.

De Bruyne's agent Patrick de Koster has told skysports.com that the player looks destined for Chelsea, but as part of that he is more than happy to move to Anderlecht on loan.

"Kevin is ready to step forward in his career now, he has done what he needs to at Genk and is ready for the next step," de Koster told skysports.com.

"And Kevin wants to move to England."

Chelsea have been tracking the midfielder for a number of months, and de Koster confirmed that they were de Bruyne's first choice, despite interest from the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool.

"He knows Chelsea have been following him for a long time, and Chelsea would be his first choice, I had meetings with other clubs - although nothing more than on a scouting level, but he knows what can be achieved at Chelsea," he continued.

Chelsea's plan is to send de Bruyne on loan to Anderlecht, which looks likely to smooth over their deal for Lukaku, although de Koster insists it is not officially part of that deal.

"No, that is not the case with this," he said of the link.

"Kevin, though, is happy with the prospect of joining Anderlecht - he has stated that himself.

"He knows Chelsea have a history of this [loaning out players] and if you do well you will get your chance.

"And, yes, although he would benefit financially from this move, he is young and this is about his career and sporting opportunity."

Blues option
De Bruyne himself has revealed that the chance of joining Chelsea and then being loaned to Anderlecht is appealing to him.

"I have had time to think about my future and I would love to join Chelsea, but the important thing next season is that I play," he said.

"And with Chelsea there is not that guarantee, but there would be at Anderlecht and they would be ideal springboard for me.

"I know Genk are in the Champions League but they must get through two rounds anyway, and if I can improve sporting wise and obviously financially, then I hope Genk will not put any obstacles in my way."

Whilst all sides deny that de Bruyne is directly linked to the move for Lukaku, it is no doubt aiding Chelsea's negotiations with the Brussels outfit, who have now for the first time confirmed talks are under way with the London giants.

"There are still a long way to go in the negotiations," said Anderlecht general manager Herman van Holsbeeck.

"But we are indeed negotiating with Chelsea, but there are other clubs we are talking to."

Reports in Belgium suggest both deals could be struck this weekend, but de Koster told us he does not know when they will go through.

"It could happen in the next half hour, it could take until August 31, that is football," he concluded.

.

smuckers

Great minds think alike Lance.

GavRedKing

gavredking wrote: »

So first home games against West Brom and Norwich in August, I could be very tempted to make the trip over.

< Off to check price of flights >

Balls Flights are 9.99 each way, working out at 19.98 and then taxes added brings the total price up to 99.97 or something.

I really wanna go to the west Brom game on the 20th August, my birthday is the 21st August so it would be a great present. Now if ye all want to have a whuip around for me 'll send on my bank A/C details so ye can transfer funds, thanks. :pac:

LanceStorm wrote: »

Lukaku and De Bruyne look like done deals at least!

things are starting to pick up!!

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11668_6993406,00.html

Some good news coming out alright, hopefully it comes to pass and we get both.

GavRedKing

Looking at the fixtures I expect us to get at least 114 points. :P

LanceStorm

this is a video from the season ending, christ this lad looks like some talent, goals, free-kicks, assists, range of passes, tricks!! very impressive, another season to play with Anderlect will do him the world of good!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USUtxUW_QrI

Johner

Looks like one of the best talents around.

Johner

chelseayouth Chelsea Youth
RT @endabrady: French paper L'Equipe running a story today that Abramovich has offered Makelele a job in #Chelsea recruitment dept

GavRedKing

De Bruyne looks like a young Forssel.

Johner

We have 4 away games after the CL and United at home during the African Cup of Nations. Although it will nearly be over by then.

Sgt Pepper 64

Johner wrote: »

Looks like one of the best talents around.

But not signed just yet

Also linked with Arda Turan

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/06/17/chelsea-push-for-arda-turan-at-guus-hiddink-instruction/43937/


As Man U posters are saying. I'd be alright with Sanchez, Modric and Snedjer!

In truth, I cant see Sanchez going anywhere but Barca - why would you not?

Guus here by end of next week and a new signing to kick off his (hopefully!) long and fruitful reign


Oh and Ray says he WOULD come back to us!

GavRedKing

Johner wrote: »

chelseayouth Chelsea Youth
RT @endabrady: French paper L'Equipe running a story today that Abramovich has offered Makelele a job in #Chelsea recruitment dept

Probably getting a job as the measuring stick for longest in the shower. :P

MUSEIST

gavredking wrote: »

Probably getting a job as the measuring stick for longest in the shower. :P

:pac:What a legend the man is, in more ways than one;)

MUSEIST

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

But not signed just yet

Also linked with Arda Turan

http://www.insidefutbol.com/2011/06/17/chelsea-push-for-arda-turan-at-guus-hiddink-instruction/43937/


As Man U posters are saying. I'd be alright with Sanchez, Modric and Snedjer!

In truth, I cant see Sanchez going anywhere but Barca - why would you not?

Guus here by end of next week and a new signing to kick off his (hopefully!) long and fruitful reign


Oh and Ray says he WOULD come back to us!

Would love that, he worked well with guus

GavRedKing

MUSEIST wrote: »

:pac:What a legend the man is, in more ways than one;)

i rememebr on Soccer AM it was Joe Cole or Lamps doing the Team mates section and the longest in the shower question came up and whoever was doing the inteview said " Makelele, coz he has to wash all his hair "

LEGEND. :P :pac:

GavRedKing

From ChelseaFC.com, Chelsea TV is free all this weekend if ya want to check it out.

LanceStorm

gavredking wrote: »

De Bruyne looks like a young Forssel.

ah Forssel, what could have been...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsNRx46vaoo

Lukker-

So Lukaku comes to us straight away with De Bruyne going on loan to Anderlecht for a year.

GavRedKing

LanceStorm wrote: »

ah Forssel, what could have been...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsNRx46vaoo

I
always thouught Forssel was a good player, he reminded me of Ole Solskjaer in the way he played and was able to finish from nearly anywhere and with either foot.

Lukker- wrote: »

So Lukaku comes to us straight away with De Bruyne going on loan to Anderlecht for a year.

That seems to be the jist of it alright, I pressume its too get De Bruyne more game time rather then sitting on our bench and as the article states, could make the lose of Lukaku not so serious when the have De Bruyne for a year.

Gonzovision

I'm not sure Genk would be too happy if he joined Anderlecht for a season. Also it has been reported that De Bruyne will not got to Vitesse, could be a stumbling block. I hope it happens as he seems like a great prospect. Also in todays market she should represent great value (Although I haven't heard of a transfer fee quoted, but I can't imagine it being as outrageous as some recent English transfers)

Sgt Pepper 64

gonzovision wrote: »

I'm not sure Genk would be too happy if he joined Anderlecht for a season. Also it has been reported that De Bruyne will not got to Vitesse, could be a stumbling block. I hope it happens as he seems like a great prospect. Also in todays market she should represent great value (Although I haven't heard of a transfer fee quoted, but I can't imagine it being as outrageous as some recent English transfers)

I think it was 10 million

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USUtxUW_QrI

This from the chelsea forum

fussie wrote:One thing seems to be overlooked here.

De Bruyne doesn't want to be loaned out to Vitesse (because its a step back) but also not to Anderlecht.

First of all, Genk and Anderlecht are rivals. It's in the spirit of the club to dislike everything about Anderlecht and because De Bruyne is a youth product of Genk, he has the same attitude.

Second, Anderlecht used to be a big name in football but at the moment, they have a pretty crappy team. And it's about to get worse because their top talent (Lukaku) is going away. Although they have done some decent signings so far, they will have a really though time to compete for the championship next year.

Third, De Bruyne is not the only talent in Genk at the moment. Courtois (GK), Vossen (ST), Ogunjimi (ST) and to a lesser extent Toszer (MF) have all established a good name for themselves this past season and they are being followed very closely by a lot of clubs. HOWEVER, they have all said they'll stay for one more season. So there's a very big possibility that De Bruyne wants to stay with this team if everyone else stays as well. They'll be a huge contender for the championship next year.

And lastly, Genk will play CL 4th round qualification next season and Anderlecht will 'only' play Europa League.

We'll know more on saturday when all parties meet.

GavRedKing

I know Josh is only a young'un but all the talks of midfielders coming in most make him wonder whats his chances of agme time next year.

I'fd love if he went on loan to an EPL team and was to play games or better still, get game time with us. Although the latetr looks less likely to happen this season.

P.S. that figure sounds about right and TBH would be a bargain too, getting one of Europes hot prospects. As stated by Sgt. dont think he'd go to Anderlecht. Only time will tell though.

LanceStorm

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

I think it was 10 million

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USUtxUW_QrI

This from the chelsea forum

fussie wrote:One thing seems to be overlooked here.

De Bruyne doesn't want to be loaned out to Vitesse (because its a step back) but also not to Anderlecht.

First of all, Genk and Anderlecht are rivals. It's in the spirit of the club to dislike everything about Anderlecht and because De Bruyne is a youth product of Genk, he has the same attitude.

Second, Anderlecht used to be a big name in football but at the moment, they have a pretty crappy team. And it's about to get worse because their top talent (Lukaku) is going away. Although they have done some decent signings so far, they will have a really though time to compete for the championship next year.

Third, De Bruyne is not the only talent in Genk at the moment. Courtois (GK), Vossen (ST), Ogunjimi (ST) and to a lesser extent Toszer (MF) have all established a good name for themselves this past season and they are being followed very closely by a lot of clubs. HOWEVER, they have all said they'll stay for one more season. So there's a very big possibility that De Bruyne wants to stay with this team if everyone else stays as well. They'll be a huge contender for the championship next year.

And lastly, Genk will play CL 4th round qualification next season and Anderlecht will 'only' play Europa League.

We'll know more on saturday when all parties meet.

The sky sports interview with him seems to show he dosent mind going to Anderlecht one bit as he says Genk have 2 rounds of qualifiers to get into the champions league, so dosent seem to rate their chances. I think he only really needs another year to maybe bulk up a small bit and add some muscle for the premier league!

GavRedKing

LanceStorm wrote: »

The sky sports interview with him seems to show he dosent mind going to Anderlecht one bit as he says Genk have 2 rounds of qualifiers to get into the champions league, so dosent seem to rate their chances. I think he only really needs another year to maybe bulk up a small bit and add some muscle for the premier league!

Quick!!!! Somebody get Ramires a BLT and some Creatine. :pac:

Sasquatch76

gavredking wrote: »

Quick!!!! Somebody get Ramires a BLT and some Creatine. :pac:

Sad thing is, that image is 1:1 scale.

GavRedKing

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Hes still a beast though and i'd go as far as saying our most improved player. Considering he started average that is, I think he will be the driving force for us in midfield for years to come, he has some engine, his passing still alcks a bit and his first touch can be a bit heavy and sometimes he just wants an extra touch but hes improved and his goal against Man City was one of my favourite of the season. :pac:

http://www.soccer-blogger.com/2011/03/20/ramires-goal-vs-man-city-video-chelsea-march-2011/


Video added of said goal.

Gonzovision

I agree, one of the few players who was consistently good during our "bad spell" He showed some flashes of brilliance throughout the season, looking forward to seeing what he can do this season, could easily become one of our most important players.

GavRedKing

gonzovision wrote: »

I agree, one of the few players who was consistently good during our "bad spell" He showed some flashes of brilliance throughout the season, looking forward to seeing what he can do this season, could easily become one of our most important players.

Totally agree, he has the ability and is one for the future for us. Was one of our best players in mdifield for the last few weeks of the season when Essien and Lampard went missing for games.

Actually with Ramires, Alex, Luiz and Lucas Paizon to come, we have 4 players who could very well represent Brazil in the World Cup 2014.

Cool. :cool:

Sgt Pepper 64

gavredking wrote: »

Totally agree, he has the ability and is one for the future for us. Was one of our best players in mdifield for the last few weeks of the season when Essien and Lampard went missing for games.

Actually with Ramires, Alex, Luiz and Lucas Paizon to come, we have 4 players who could very well represent Brazil in the World Cup 2014.

Cool. :cool:

And Neymar of course
Roman really really wants him!

GavRedKing

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

And Neymar of course
Roman really really wants him!

So do I, So do I.

But so do half of European footballs top clubs and Man city.....probably :P

GavRedKing

Meant to post this yesterday but forgot with work.

here ye go : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8576082/Chelsea-face-fight-with-Real-Madrid-over-Brazilian-sensation-Neymar-as-Spanish-club-prepare-bid.html

Panthro

Good to see we are closing in on securing the services of the two youngsters De Bruyne and Lukaku.
My question is, will these guys and Josh and Danny be given the chance at first team football, or will they be in and out. I think if they are to be given a proper chance, some of the older squad members will have to be shed over the summer. (Namely Yuri, Malouda, huge question marks over him in particular I think, and Anelka, although it pains me to say that as I've great time for Anelka.)

Sgt Pepper 64

gavredking wrote: »

Meant to post this yesterday but forgot with work.

here ye go : http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/8576082/Chelsea-face-fight-with-Real-Madrid-over-Brazilian-sensation-Neymar-as-Spanish-club-prepare-bid.html

Thats a great article

Feck me - Neymar, Sanchez and Modric our main targets!
Thats pretty impressive
No right back though?

Panthro

The oul fixture list doesn't look too shabby.
Hopefully the Blues with be headed to Manchester with a few wins under the belt!
List here

Sgt Pepper 64

papagormo wrote: »

Good to see we are closing in on securing the services of the two youngsters De Bruyne and Lukaku.
My question is, will these guys and Josh and Danny be given the chance at first team football, or will they be in and out. I think if they are to be given a proper chance, some of the older squad members will have to be shed over the summer. (Namely Yuri, Malouda, huge question marks over him in particular I think, and Anelka, although it pains me to say that as I've great time for Anelka.)

Well Gourlay deffo said that we would develop youth, so thats got to be Danny and Josh as arent they the closest in first team quality?
I expect them both to start in the domestic cups and warm the bench for most of the league start. Josh cant expect too much action, given his age, but Danny will champing at the bit.
I guess it depends on how they all do in training for Guus