Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2023/24

peteeeed · 13-06-2023 02:54PM

good luck Kante , what a player

duploelabs · 13-06-2023 03:02PM

One of our best ever

Panthro · 14-06-2023 04:30PM

I think If we lose Kante, Kova, probably Gallagher n RLC... we should hold on to Mount to see if Pochs can knock a tune of out him.

He had a purple patch where he was unreal, so we know there's a good player there.

RichT · 14-06-2023 08:03PM

We lost a legend today lads.

John Hollins has passed away aged 76.

I'm old enough to remember him playing, and he seemed to be a permanent member of the Chelsea Family.

RIP JOHN

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65904644

bullpost · 15-06-2023 09:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120715616#Comment_120715616

Great player and servant to the club.

RIP

The Davestator · 16-06-2023 11:52AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120714781#Comment_120714781

Looks likely we will lose Havertz too. Brilliant player when he wanted to be (Against Dortumund this year) but terrible lazy attitude most of the time.

Thats a lot of players to lose. I see us bidding for Caceido which would be nice but we need a bloody striker

Sandor Clegane · 20-06-2023 01:10PM

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64013875

SureYWouldntYa · 20-06-2023 06:31PM

I can't have any faith in a Bundesliga player coming and having the same success after Werner and Havertz

I really really hope he does, burned once twice shy though

Killinator · 21-06-2023 04:38PM

Looks like our team is gonna look VERY different next season with all these outgoings.

Kante would be a massive loss IF he had been able to stay fit, unfortunately that seemed less and less likely given his work rate would naturally increase the odds of injury.

Interesting that City see something in Kovacic, hopefully doesn't turn.into another De Bruyne situation where he becomes world class after we let him go. Same with Havertz if Arsenal do take him

duploelabs · 21-06-2023 05:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120745538#Comment_120745538

Havertz couldn't finish a mars bar, as highlighted by the difference between his xG and actual goals for his time with us.

Kova is a loss in my opinion

joeyboy11 · 21-06-2023 06:37PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120745905#Comment_120745905

I like kova but not many goals in him and he seemed more concerned playing for his country

duploelabs · 21-06-2023 07:39PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120746026#Comment_120746026

He's definitely not a goal scorer, that's a given

Killinator · 28-06-2023 06:00PM

What's people's opinion/ideas on Mount situation. Does Poch want to use him so reluctant to sell or is it just price gouging?

The Davestator · 29-06-2023 06:34AM

Not sure, but we have sold a lot of players already! Might be nice for him to have someone left

Killinator · 29-06-2023 09:12PM

Well we have our answer and another player down

bullpost · 30-06-2023 10:23AM

I'm coming round to idea that letting these players go might be for best in long term. They've been through a very **** time with the club and morale going foward might be impacted. Best to wipe the slate clean for Poch maybe.

Panthro · 02-07-2023 12:57AM

Cesc has officially retired from football. Great player for the Blues.

grumpymunster · 04-07-2023 11:21AM

Well Poch talks the talk at least, good introduction to the club and a big effort to get the fans on board (which after Potter & Lamps wouldn't be too hard anyway). Don't quite know why but I am reasonably confident about next season, not having any European football whilst very disappointing does give him a lot of time to work with the players.

A lot of deadwood is being shifted on, most of it for decent sums of money. Sad to see RLC go in such a fashion but for a meaningless friendly fixture on a terrible pitch he really could have been a great. Never moaned and always tried, such a shame really. Our dressing room has been pitiful for a long time now this rebuild is required, lets hope some of the players actually have character.

joeyboy11 · 04-07-2023 02:29PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120802971#Comment_120802971

I'm actually feeling positive too. I think poch can change the culture back to winning ways.

duploelabs · 04-07-2023 02:47PM

said all he needs to say

Panthro · 06-07-2023 04:55PM

César Azpilicueta is officially leaving us after 11 years.

Bought for 7 million, what an absolute bargain. 508 appearances and 17 goals later our captain is moving on.

Terrific player for the club, always a great attitude on and off the pitch.

Thank you for all the memories Dave, and very best of luck in the future.

Killinator · 07-07-2023 01:58AM

The video he did was very emotional, quite clear he loves the club and fans.

Panthro · 13-08-2023 06:32PM

We should have won.

But on the upside that was a much better performance compared to last seasons dross.

Killinator · 13-08-2023 06:32PM

Decent result today given how it started.

Most played well, except Sterling, I cannot fathom.how he is getting into the team as all.he did was play the ball consistently against the shins of the Liverpool players 🙄

There's a good team in there but not great seeing Reece James going off in the first game, hopefully not a sign of things to come

bullpost · 14-08-2023 10:04AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120973628#Comment_120973628

I thought Sterling had a decent game, by his recent standards. Jackson looks a character. I'm happy overall with that start - We look like a team again.

duploelabs · 14-08-2023 10:14AM

Given his turnaround in his performance during the game, I would say Gallagher was told about the Moises deal being done during half time

Killinator · 21-08-2023 12:46AM

Not quite sure how we managed to bin that match!

Should have been out of reach by half time but I did think to myself if we didn't go in at the break ahead that they would raise their game.

I'm not a fan of Sterling but he was very good, Caicedo didn't impress but have to give benefit of no training time with team.

And another injury.....

bullpost · 21-08-2023 10:03AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121005519#Comment_121005519

We didnt have enough variety to our game, espeically after they went ahead. We kept pumping balls high into their box even though they were dealing with it comfortably.

Hopefully Luton on Friday gives us a chance to reset and grab three points and some confidence.

Killinator · 21-08-2023 04:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121006045#Comment_121006045

Yeah we need the variety.

It worked against Liverpool because they pressed and left gaps, it was never going to be the same with a team that was much happier to sit back and have the ball.

We still seem to need 10 clear chances to bag a goal.

The Davestator · 22-08-2023 10:31AM

At this stage, I'd give Lukaku a run. Literally cant be worse than nothing. Can he?!

Chelsea Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2023/24

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