Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2016

GavRedKing

Willians mother has passed away too. According to his Instagram anyway.

Sad news.

Johner

Very sad.

I've liked Willian since his Shaktar days and always hoped we would sign him, I think he's a great player, with his ability he should be scoring more and getting more assists but his game is much more than that. I'd be gutted if we sold him.

MaroonAndGreen

Yeah that's terrible news, hope he's coping okay

GavRedKing

Only a few hours before that news broke the European based Brazilians were on a plane back to London, Paris, Liverpool etc etc

I've no idea if his mother was in Brazil or London but I wouldnt be surpirsed if hes not there on Saturday.

duploelabs

According to BR he won't be playing on saturday for compassionate reasons

GavRedKing

duploelabs wrote: »

According to BR he won't be playing on saturday for compassionate reasons

Very understandable given the circumstances.

grumpymunster

duploelabs wrote: »

According to BR he won't be playing on saturday for compassionate reasons

What has Brendan Rodgers got to do with it?

Sad for Willian and his family he couldnt possibly play Saturday

peteeeed

nike deal official

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/10/chelsea-and-nike-announce-long-term-partnership.html

GavRedKing

A reported £60m a year from some sources.

I'd have preferred to keep Adidas but if it means more money for the club, I couldnt care who makes the kit.

MaroonAndGreen

grumpymunster wrote:

What has Brendan Rodgers got to do with it?

Guessing he means Bleacher Report!

duploelabs

I am, the same source are reporting that two betting companies have suspended betting on Conte being the next manager to be sacked

GavRedKing

duploelabs wrote: »

I am, the same source are reporting that two betting companies have suspended betting on Conte being the next manager to be sacked

LOL.

Guus back so in time for a christmas bonus?

It really only takes a few people or someone with stupid money betting on Conte being next out the door for betting to be suspended.

There was articles the pther day saying Conte was going to have a bust up over ttransfer dealings and I'd say someone is specualting he'll be out the door soon.

The results are much better than last year already so its not that for one anyway.

GavRedKing

Christ, the Nike deal is meant to be for 15 :eek:

grumpymunster

MaroonAndGreen wrote: »

Guessing he means Bleacher Report!

duploelabs wrote: »

I am, the same source are reporting that two betting companies have suspended betting on Conte being the next manager to be sacked

No bet it was Brendan Rodgers and he is being lined up to take over after ToL is sacked so it is clear we would need his blessing :P:P:P

Turtwig

Conte gone if you have a weak performance this weekend?

Bizarre if true.

Panthro

Turtwig wrote: »

Conte gone if you have a weak performance this weekend?

Bizarre if true.

Tabloids be telling porkies.

We're all amazed to learn this new information too.

Wrongway1985

Nike make p1ss poor kits...saves me money I guess :rolleyes:

TimRiggins

The sad thing is I wouldn't be suprised if Roman sacks Conte.

Panthro

http://www.90min.in/posts/3937240-chelsea-youth-player-reveals-how-john-terry-treats-blues-youngsters-behind-closed-doors?a_aid=35449

Fair play to Terry.

justshane

TimRiggins wrote: »

The sad thing is I wouldn't be suprised if Roman sacks Conte.

Who's left to take over? Christ barring a relegation battle stick with him for 2 years!

peteeeed

7 matches on tv in dec/jan

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/10/seven-games-chosen-for-tv-coverage.html?extcmp=SOCIA_TW_ENG_FIXTURES

TimRiggins

justshane wrote: »

Who's left to take over? Christ barring a relegation battle stick with him for 2 years!

Nah. Sack Tony, Get Rafa back

peteeeed

leicester press conf

Antonio Conte says he is focused on his work and improving the team. He adds he has a good relationship with the club

John Terry is available for tomorrow's game

'We are very sad for Willian, our prayers are with him and his family.'

'We have a week between games, which gives us more time to improve the physical and tactical aspect.'

'The Italian people were happy Claudio won the title with Leicester, he's a good manager and a good man

we are trying to find the best solution for the players. In the last game we played well; Willian, Hazard and Costa did what I want.

'It was necessary to find a new solution because it's not right that a team like Chelsea were conceding so many goals.

'I love the players who always show a good spirit. The central defenders must be very aggressive and cover the space.'

on Kante: 'He's very important and we are very pleased to have him with us. He has good stamina, technique and personality.

'Batshuayi is a young player with great potential in the technical and physical aspect. He's ready to play from the start

Panthro

Wonder does that mean he'll start the Batman?
He can hardly drop Costa, he's been immense.

GavRedKing

Panthro wrote: »

Wonder does that mean he'll start the Batman?
He can hardly drop Costa, he's been immense.

Nah, no hope Costa will be dropped hes the top scorer in the league.

The ideal solution is to use both of them but that doesn look like happening anytime soon.

Hazard has said he wants to play as a #10 too.

Lukker-

Think we might see the 3-5-2 again with Bats and Costa up front. Hazard at #10. Alonso and Moses wingbacks again.

I think when Zouma comes back and if we persist with the system we'll see Azpilicueta as the RWB with a trio of Terry, Luiz and Zouma.

Tubbs4

Cahill starting and captain. Better score 2 or more to have a chance to win

HalloweenJack

Loving the intensity of this start.

justshane

This is great stuff to watch

Tubbs4

Need to convert some chances and keep the pressure up. Playing well even with Pedro

justshane

Alonso really offers a lot on the left. We're dominating but Cahill is still even the weak link, couple of no pressure miss hit passes already.

Johner

Brilliant stuff so far, Leicester have been very poor.

Johner

justshane wrote: »

Alonso really offers a lot on the left. We're dominating but Cahill is still even the weak link, couple of no pressure miss hit passes already.

Really liking him and Moses as the wing backs.

Johner

We need to get a second while on top like this.

justshane

It's so much fun having Luiz back, unbelievable free kick that hits the post, stepovers on the wing and a failed overhead kick in the space of 60 seconds haha

Johner

Kante has been excellent.

Johner

Get in! Fully deserved!

justshane

Scrappy but yessss

HalloweenJack

Scrappy but lovely.

justshane

Luiz is brilliant in this position, goal started from his ability to cope with a striker running at him and acting calm and picking out a blue shirt.

Lukker-

Box to box role suits Kante.

Johner

Brilliant performance so far.

HalloweenJack

Ah Moses, you had loads of time!

Duck Soup

Should have lobbed him.

duploelabs

Moses is parting their defence like water

duploelabs

Told ya

Mars Bar

Well that's just an assist and a half!

Tubbs4

Oh to look forward to chelsea playing again. Delighted for moses

kev1.3s

Cahlobah with a very special touch!

HalloweenJack

****, goto the jacks and miss it.

Nice to see the young lads getting a chance.