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26 Jun 2023 23:36:58
A question for Ed002 if you have time, would the club look to strike a deal with Atletico for Joao Felix or has that shipped sailed? I know he isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but whenever he played for us, he excited me when he received the ball which not many players have done since Eden was at the club.
Thanks in advance and really appreciate all the info you give to us on this page.
{Ed002's Note - Felix has gone already.}
1.) 27 Jun 2023 18:52:07
Sometimes we hype players that we like too much. What a comparism, felix is nothing close to hazard on the ball. Like you said not everyone fav but if pulisic can stay injuries free I would take him over paying over the odd for felix and I hope we give pulisic time again to overgrow his injury plague that I think is imminent. Similar to Robin who was always injured when he was with us but managed to overcome it when he left.
Felix is also a good player but came to us at the worst possible time. So it's possible he could have been better in another season. Unfortunately he's overpriced just like when ATM bought him.
2.) 28 Jun 2023 09:26:00
Thanks for the response ED!
Yes definitely didn’t mean to compare him to Edens level, just that he was one of a few that excited me when he received to ball as he was always trying to do something rather than pass it sideways or back.
I think Pulisic’s time at Chelsea is over unfortunately, I had high hopes for him and when he had that post lockdown purple patch, I thought we had a gem on our hands, unfortunately injuries and not given enough consistent game time, killed his chances. Let’s hope Cristo (Nkunku) can work some magic for us.
3.) 29 Jun 2023 11:14:37
I think ilo has it correct on this. I'd rather give players we already have another shot, rather than buy out of desperation again.
People going crazy that Kepa may start next season as our number 1, but why would we buy, for arguments sake, option 5 only to want to sell them again in a year. I'd rather us not spend frivolously again and what until the correct option comes along.
Pulisic is another one that, if he can stay fit, works for us, IMO. I like his work rate, he's extremely brave in that he'll gladly take a clatter from a keeper when trying to score. He definitely attacks the back post in a way we all hoped Sterling would too. I know his race may have been run with us, but I'd not be upset if he was to stay in the squad.
13 Jul 2021 10:49:51
Hi ED002,
If you have time, are you able to briefly answer what the long term plan is for Malang Sarr?
He gained some great experience with Porto last season in the Champions League.
Do the club/ coach see him as a first team squad player this season, or is it too soon for him.
Thank you for your time and all the recent posts.
{Ed002's Note - Malang Sarr (CB) Fenerbahce want a loan and that seems to be a very good option. The club will continue to watch his progress.}
1.) 13 Jul 2021 11:41:03
Thank you for the info, one to keep an eye on.
08 Jun 2020 19:05:45
Hi ED002,
I have a question about Sancho if you don't mind answering. From what I've read from your previous posts on the site, is that he would be interested in a move to Chelsea or Madrid, but Chelsea will not pay the overall price for him.
Would Chelsea be more willing to purchase Sancho this summer if just the agent fees are lowered? Or is it the price BVB are quoting too high as well? Thank you for the info you provide daily on this site, it makes for good reading.
{Ed002's Note - It is the overall price that is the issue - Chelsea want the asking price reduced some and want the agent fees reduced to perhaps 20% of what they are now. The agent has come back several times with tiny changes - it is not going to happen.}
1.) 08 Jun 2020 19:28:35
Do you see him staying at BVB one more year or perhaps Madrid or even United purchasing him this summer?
Disappointing we couldn't reach a deal for Sancho, what a player he is.
2.) 08 Jun 2020 20:18:19
I have no idea how it will end. There is an issue to force the move this summer.}
3.) 08 Jun 2020 20:25:34
Will certainly be an interesting transfer to keep an eye on. Thanks for the info as always Ed.
16 Jul 2018 21:55:25
If any of the Eds could answer this I would appreciate it.
I saw on the European pages that Morata could be moving away from Chelsea. What club would he go to and why would he move?
I thought he had a decent-ish season considering he was playing through injury and missed a chunk of the season. I would be sad to see him leave without a proper chance to prove himself. If anyone could share some light on this I would appreciate it. Thanks for the info so far.
1.) 16 Jul 2018 23:45:20
AC Milan reps were apparently in London trying to get a deal done for him.
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02 May 2024 21:32:51
Top, top performance against the spuds! Cobham lads were all superb, so happy for Trev.
20 Apr 2024 19:13:14
Sad about the result but the boys played really well. If Nico had his shooting boots on, I think we win that. Fine margins win football matches, let’s hope we can string some results together and see what league position we end up in.
1.) 20 Apr 2024 20:19:11
He terrible.
2.) 20 Apr 2024 21:28:29
Jackson doesn’t have any shooting boots. He is not a striker and never will be. I have read some posts saying that Drogba didn’t have a great start at Chelsea- true, but I don’t know what that has got to to do with anything.
If the implication is that Jackson will be as good as Drogba, that is fanciful. The best thing for him is to be given an opportunity to play out wide- otherwise on the bench.7.
3.) 20 Apr 2024 21:51:33
Jimbo, Drogba didn’t just have an average first season his second season wasn’t that fantastic either if I remember correctly.
Drogba improved. Jackson has improved his general play and contribution throughout the season.
I have no idea how he will compare to Drogba in terms of CFC scoring stats. There playing styles are so different it’s not really a true comparison as players anyway.
Interesting that you have written of his entire career as a striker. Only time will tell.
4.) 20 Apr 2024 23:52:42
Tom, why do you keep bringing Drogba into the mix then. Yes they are different Drogba was a striker. I haven’t written his career off, I have given my opinion about him as a CF, just like you frequently did about Alonso for example. Yes, of course, time will tell, but I am giving my opinion as I see things at present.
5.) 21 Apr 2024 04:09:28
The point I’m making about Drogba is to show that players can improve as goal scorers. I am NOT comparing there style of play.
I praised Alonso as a wing back particularly going forward but in a four he couldn’t defend. That criticism was after more than one season.
07 Apr 2024 19:28:32
Softest club in the league and the oppo all know it. Can’t win a header all game, most unserious club by a mile. Project or not, this is not good enough. You play against Sheff United, you play players who can win headers, Badiashile needs to start, Casadai who wins headers needs to start. Shambles, and I’m fed up with watching it each week. I implore someone to defend this team.
1.) 07 Apr 2024 22:19:20
There is absolutely no way Badiashile deserves to start given his performances since his return from injury.
2.) 07 Apr 2024 23:39:32
I back Tom Badiashille has been 1 of the worst players in a chelsea shirt this season hed be the first fella id drive to the airport this summer with a 1 way flight?
Badiashille
Sanchez
Cucurella
Galagher only because it looks inevitable not that i want to see sold
Silva free sad to see this gem go
Sterling
Broja
Lukaku
Disasi maybe?
Caicedo? ? a horror show of a signing
Enzo another signing who doesn't look like its working out both are still young so haven't given up totally
Mudryk/ Madueke? hard to say either wouldn't be missed but could come back to bite us down the line
Who id buy
Paulinha
Sesko
Diogo Costa
Centre back no idea honestly our options are defenitly dropping on top targets maybe test a bid for de light?
3.) 08 Apr 2024 05:06:23
Poch, I think we will sign Osimhen and maybe the CH from SL. Not sure about any Keepers.
I already gave my list of the potential ten players who will be leaving.
11 Mar 2024 20:54:53
This constant trying to play out from goal kicks is crazy, we are not good enough to do it. I know we have little height up top but just play for 2nd balls, worst case we lose possession around the halfway line and not in our 18 yard box. Another gifted goal for the oppo, I wonder how many goals we have conceded from our own mistakes.
1.) 11 Mar 2024 22:55:00
Kir first goal came from playing out from the back.
13 Dec 2023 22:31:44
With the apparent new contract Osimen is about to sign with a very high release clause (€130m) apparently, does this all but rule out him joining us? It’s a huge outlay for a player who hasn’t played in the league and is coming to a fragile team.
Do we push for Toney or wait to see how the current STs, Nkunku included get on?
1.) 14 Dec 2023 09:48:53
His buy out clause is cheap. hahaha.
2.) 14 Dec 2023 10:36:40
Midtable clubs rules him out.
3.) 15 Dec 2023 15:41:38
Doubt it but the few might.
28 Jun 2023 09:26:00
Thanks for the response ED!
Yes definitely didn’t mean to compare him to Edens level, just that he was one of a few that excited me when he received to ball as he was always trying to do something rather than pass it sideways or back.
I think Pulisic’s time at Chelsea is over unfortunately, I had high hopes for him and when he had that post lockdown purple patch, I thought we had a gem on our hands, unfortunately injuries and not given enough consistent game time, killed his chances. Let’s hope Cristo (Nkunku) can work some magic for us.
14 Jun 2023 16:04:18
Is he a significant upgrade on Broja or D. Fofana? If no, then I don’t see the point.
13 Jul 2021 11:41:03
Thank you for the info, one to keep an eye on.
02 Oct 2020 19:15:54
Not that I want him to go, but does anyone think he will do better at a club like Bayern? can't see him getting much game time ahead of Gnabry, Sane and Coman.
01 Sep 2020 18:11:04
I’d be very upset if we sold Kante. A truly special player. He’s intelligent enough to adjust and play the positions Frank wants to play. Would be madness to sell him imo. For me he’s one of those players you don’t sell, even for financial gain. Hope he stays, he will be vital for us.
09 Aug 2023 23:04:46
Before his injury I would have gone for Nkunku, I imagine if Sterling is going to start most of the games, he may take them but he wouldn’t be my choice of takers. Never seen Mudryk take a pen but would be nice for him to rack up some goals this year.
18 Jul 2023 15:13:49
Sad news Drog, Wes can’t catch a break from injuries at the moment, I wonder if that forces us into the CB market and who would we even target?
I am more than confident that Trev will make a great replacement if no one can be identified.
01 May 2022 16:39:30
So because it’s Everton we don’t need to play with intensity? And because it’s a low block, we play terribly?
Poor excuses, Liverpool play with intensity against all opposition, so what’s stopping us? Good enough squad to rotate and still bring the same intensity to any game.
20 Apr 2022 22:09:37
Can we stop abusing the EDs. We lost, we were poor, arsenal took advantage. We move on.
{Ed014's Note - he’s been banned before, he just keeps coming back creating a new sign off and just being an absolute imbecile.
15 Jan 2022 14:40:27
On the flip side TomB, Lukaku did not work those CBs at all, I don't recall him winning a single header today, could be wrong, just heard TT hammering him a little about his ball loses and chances missed.
We approached the game all wrong again today for me, too much respect to City again just like at the Bridge. Perhaps TT thought with personnel available we couldn't compete in a different way. City are so well drilled though and I would hate to play against them!