Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

kev1.3s

Leicester city in dream land KTBFFH!

GavRedKing

Jaysus the league is mental this year, we've made a shambles of our defence of the title and it really should have been a cake walk.

Still, always next year. Keep up this points average and we'll finish in a respectable enough position.

Lukker-

Keep the recovery going!

Lukker-

We have the most points in 2016! (19)

GavRedKing

Lukker- wrote: »

We have the most points in 2016! (19)

We're going win the league. :pac:

grumpymunster

So apparently the deal is done and the Chelsea staff have been told we are having another Italian manager (well according to reports in Italy anyway).

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/3/3/11151102/antonio-conte-chelsea-abramovich-done

I wonder if it is true and if so what will the effect be??????

GavRedKing

grumpymunster wrote: »

So apparently the deal is done and the Chelsea staff have been told we are having another Italian manager (well according to reports in Italy anyway).

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/3/3/11151102/antonio-conte-chelsea-abramovich-done

I wonder if it is true and if so what will the effect be??????

Seems to be the only candidate with such strong links attached.

If anyone else was in the running you can imagine agents would have been leaking stories by now.

I think we'll come out and say it once its done, Guus certainly wants to know and make it clear whats happening, he even applauded Citys decision.

Contes contract with Italy is up after the Euros so it makes sense to just come out with it if an agreement is reached.

cowboyBuilder

I'd be skeptical on Conte, he could be another Scolari.

GavRedKing

Theres some more mock up pictures doing the rounds of the new stadium design.

GavRedKing

cowboyBuilder wrote: »

I'd be skeptical on Conte, he could be another Scolari.

Nah, I dont think we'd do worse than Scolari anytime soon.

I'm not expecting him to win us the league next year but to push us towards a title run and next year then make a real go of it, like Joses 2nd time around.

grumpymunster

GavRedKing wrote: »

Theres some more mock up pictures doing the rounds of the new stadium design.

Here they are

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stamford-bridge-expansion-chelseas-proposed-10976207?

They are not official by the sound of it.

cowboyBuilder

grumpymunster wrote: »

Here they are

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stamford-bridge-expansion-chelseas-proposed-10976207?

They are not official by the sound of it.

Those pillars are awfull ... they will not age well at all.

GavRedKing

grumpymunster wrote: »

Here they are

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/stamford-bridge-expansion-chelseas-proposed-10976207?

They are not official by the sound of it.

Oh ya, I think theyre just mock ups from a fan from the 3D design of the stadium and model work.

Theres a guy on The Shed End forum whos done similar mock ups and theyre fantastic.

EDIT : Those images are in fact from the Shed End forum, well, from the guy over on the forum.

GavRedKing

cowboyBuilder wrote: »

Those pillars are awfull ... they will not age well at all.

The brick working is very unique, part of getting this approved by the council is not to make it look like a grey cncrete and steel bowl in such a historic area.

Grand if we had acres of waste land to develop but not when youre smack in the middle south west London.

If it gives the project a favourable chance of getting approved I'm all for it and next season could be the last for Chelsea at the Bridge that we know.

GavRedKing

Rags are now picking up the Conte is done on the back of the Italian leaks.

GavRedKing

'Arry trying to stay relevant.

Chelsea warned midfielder's five-year contract could prove to be a 'real mess'

As man who gave stupid contracts out for a living, I wouldnt be too worried about his opinion.

cadaliac

GavRedKing wrote: »

Rags are now picking up the Conte is done on the back of the Italian leaks.

What does this mean? What leaks?

grumpymunster

That Roman has informed staff at Chelsea that he has appointed Conte as the next interim

GavRedKing

cadaliac wrote: »

What does this mean? What leaks?

The Italians have said its a done deal and that everyone involved is aware that Conte is going to be the next manager.

TBH, at this stage, I'd be shocked if it was anyone but Conte.

grumpymunster

Seen as we have few defenders fit worthy of the name what about a game of you attack we attack and see who wins

http://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/stoke-city-face-defensive-injury-crisis-ahead-of-chelsea-visit?

GavRedKing

grumpymunster wrote: »

Seen as we have few defenders fit worthy of the name what about a game of you attack we attack and see who wins

http://www.westlondonsport.com/chelsea/stoke-city-face-defensive-injury-crisis-ahead-of-chelsea-visit?

Dont like Shawcross or Bardsley and adding Johnson and Wilson to that group of those who are out is like naming their back four.

They still have Butland and Arnuatovic is in decent form, we really deserved something against them at the Brittania so getting one over them on Saturday would be sweet.

Good news for all you hoodoo fans, I wont see the game due to work so we're going to win 4-0.

GavRedKing

So Saturday, do we see Traore, Kenedy, RLC, Matic, Pato, Mizaga start or even get game time.

For me, given that PSG is only around the corner, we have to make changes.

Begovic
Azp Mizaga Cahill Rahman
Matic RLC
Kenedy Oscar Pato
Traore

Cesc could do with a rest for me, willian doesnt need one but be nice to have him fresh for PSG.

Panthro

I'd love to see Kenedy blazing up and down the wings!

grumpymunster

GavRedKing wrote: »

So Saturday, do we see Traore, Kenedy, RLC, Matic, Pato, Mizaga start or even get game time.

For me, given that PSG is only around the corner, we have to make changes.

Begovic
Azp Mizaga Cahill Rahman
Matic RLC
Kenedy Oscar Pato
Traore

Cesc could do with a rest for me, willian doesnt need one but be nice to have him fresh for PSG.

Seen as uncle Guus has stated he wants to qualify for European football through the league little chance of that team. I would like to see Costa and Cesc given a rest and if fit give JT 15 minutes off the bench to sharpen him up he will be very important come PSG.

grumpymunster

And Charly continues to light up La Liga

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/3/3/11156852/charly-musonda-continues-to-light-up-la-liga

No wonder he wanted a loan move as we were not prepared to give him a chance.

A little more Charly on Thursday against Barcelona's other club

grumpymunster

Speaking of loans Christensen and Papa continue to do well in Germany Bremen have actually moved out of the relegation places losing only 1 match in the 5 papa has played.

grumpymunster

I see Clattenburg in the middle on Saturday so no penalty's for us this weekend again then.

peteeeed

Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, for the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter Milan (Daily Express)

right because no one knows how he plays and if he's any use

grumpymunster

Mind you talking of Papy this is perhaps not his greatest moment

http://talkingbaws.com/2016/03/chelsea-fans-wont-want-to-see-this-own-goal-from-loanee-papy-djilobodji/?

He did get a proper assist as well though.

GavRedKing

grumpymunster wrote: »

Seen as uncle Guus has stated he wants to qualify for European football through the league little chance of that team. I would like to see Costa and Cesc given a rest and if fit give JT 15 minutes off the bench to sharpen him up he will be very important come PSG.

He knows that a top 6 or 7 place is possible but not really realistic, we wont go unbeaten until the end of the season and it would take a similar style run to get into those positions. He should make changes for the Stoke game and keep people rested for PSG, we know PSG can afford that luxury theyre about 100 points clear in France so as long a we're in both cup competitions they should be the priority, lose to PSG and Everton, then focus on the league.

grumpymunster wrote: »

I see Clattenburg in the middle on Saturday so no penalty's for us this weekend again then.

Hes still one of the better refs so its not too bad, as long as you avoid Swarbrick, Moss or Friend, youre doing alright.

peteeeed wrote: »

Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 22, for the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final against Inter Milan (Daily Express)

right because no one knows how he plays and if he's any use

Who is he? Express just looking for clicks I'd assume, Chelsea and Conte especailly, know all about Pogba.

Panthro

grumpymunster wrote: »

I see Clattenburg in the middle on Saturday so no penalty's for us this weekend again then.

We'll just have to try to score from open play so!

GavRedKing

Panthro wrote: »

We'll just have to try to score from open play so!

Its going to be interesting to see Stokes approach to it if most of their defenders are out.

GavRedKing

Ray Wilkins wants Hiddink to be given the job full time.

I can imagine with Guus age, that wasnt ever considered.

GavRedKing

Hazard has told Chelsea TV that he wants to stay in win trophies next year, 2 years, 3 years and thats he happy even if hes not playing well.

Of course hes going to say that to the clubs own TV show. :pac:

Anyway, at this stage I'm resigned to losing him and if you only watched football from this year, you'd think Hazard isnt good enough for the Championship.

peteeeed

GavRedKing wrote: »

Hazard has told Chelsea TV that he wants to stay in win trophies next year, 2 years, 3 years and thats he happy even if hes not playing well.

Of course hes going to say that to the clubs own TV show. :pac:

Anyway, at this stage I'm resigned to losing him and if you only watched football from this year, you'd think Hazard isnt good enough for the Championship.

i saw that interview , he's just happy

GavRedKing

peteeeed wrote: »

i saw that interview , he's just happy

I'd be happy if PSG or Real offer us 80+ million in the summer for him. :pac:

GavRedKing

Diego has played 50 league games for us, 31 league goals in that period, not bad.

peteeeed

grumpymunster wrote: »

And Charly continues to light up La Liga

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/3/3/11156852/charly-musonda-continues-to-light-up-la-liga

No wonder he wanted a loan move as we were not prepared to give him a chance.

A little more Charly on Thursday against Barcelona's other club

most dribbles

Lukker-

GavRedKing wrote: »

Diego has played 50 league games for us, 31 league goals in that period, not bad.

He has scored more goals in his first 50 league games then any other Premier League player.

redman85

peteeeed wrote: »

most dribbles

Most fouls too

redman85

GavRedKing wrote: »

Hazard has told Chelsea TV that he wants to stay in win trophies next year, 2 years, 3 years and thats he happy even if hes not playing well.

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and give him one more season, if its the same ****e next season though :mad:

GavRedKing

Lukker- wrote: »

He has scored more goals in his first 50 league games then any other Premier League player.

Nice, I would have thought Aguero would have had more but we'll take it, if he decided to show up in the first 4 months and not be over weight he'd have another few more. :pac:

redman85 wrote: »

I'll give him the benefit of the doubt and give him one more season, if its the same ****e next season though :mad:

Thats the problem, if he plays as badly next year he'll be worth less and then people will remember him as a poor player.

grumpymunster

So Uncle Guus says Costa will definitely start against Stoke, no surprise there then. No JT though but unless JT is fit to play against PSG I would not be surprised to see the same 11 start both games.

Panthro

He ought to start Traore

GavRedKing

I wonder whos going to play LB?

At RB Azp is going to have his hands full against Arnatuovic, that should be a good battle

GavRedKing

Stoke have lost 9 of their last cup or leagues games at the Bridge and with a defender crisis, that should hopefully be extended to 10.

Lukker-

Predictions for tomorrow?

I think Costa will score definitely.

Would be lovely if Hazard could get 1 on his 200th appearance.

peteeeed

Bit of light relief http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/premteams/6977401/Chelsea-captain-John-Terry-reveals-odd-toilet-habit-causing-queues-in-clubs-dressing-room.html Piss taking at the bridge

GavRedKing

If @ChelseaFC avoid defeat today it will be the longest unbeaten run from the start of a spell in charge.

Could be a new record for Guus.

GavRedKing

Lukker- wrote: »

Predictions for tomorrow?

I think Costa will score definitely.

Would be lovely if Hazard could get 1 on his 200th appearance.

3-1 Chelsea but it wont reflect how close the game will be. We'll probably go 2-0 up rhen oanic a bit go 2-1 and snatch a 3rd late on for a bit of gloss.

Costa, Willian, Cahill :P