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14 Mar 2024 11:03:40
ED02 if I may, are we interested in Leny Yoro?

G8

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11 Mar 2024 18:27:34
So PSR is being scrapped.

G8

1.) 11 Mar 2024 21:04:28
what is that likely to mean teams can spend what they want.


2.) 11 Mar 2024 22:30:09
It’s not being scrapped ? it’s changing slightly to match UEFA’s FSR, pretty much the same thing really. Clubs only being allowed to spend 85% of turnover on wages and transfers. Think there’s still things to figure out but don’t think it’ll change tooo much.


3.) 11 Mar 2024 22:59:21
Fuser, it is being scrapped mate.


4.) 12 Mar 2024 22:51:49
I’m sorry but very few fan’s understand FFP and my guess would be very few will understand any new proposals.

Why do we bother with worrying about it? If our club has in some way in the past we f? cked up then we deserve to be punished and if it happens for a future offence, so be it.


5.) 13 Mar 2024 12:39:24
Tom fans are allowed to care about the finances if they want too. I'm more supirsed when people don't care. It's one of the most important things in the sport. Do you expect an American to not care about the salary cap in the nba or nfl?

Again, 'so be it' in response to cheating is a bit too 'turn the other way' ish to me. I'm obviously not saying we're cheating, i think we skirt the rulez but that's okay
but if we were cheating I'd be a bit dissapointed.


6.) 13 Mar 2024 15:35:41
Standard, let me know when you understand FFP or PSR. I’m honest enough to say I don’t understand either of them.

I repeat if we are ever punished for breaking any rules I’m not going to bleat about. I will just assume that we deserve it.

Unlike you I have seen zero evidence that suggests we
“Skirt the rules. ” As far as I’m concerned, a team either conforms to the so called rules or breaks them.


7.) 13 Mar 2024 15:49:11
I should have also added that even if I did understand FFP and PSR I wouldn’t have a clue about the CFC”s financial position and how to apply it to FFP or PSR.


8.) 14 Mar 2024 04:54:01
I understand the amortisation pretty simply. Why are you so stand-offish and defensive?

An example of skirting the rules would be amortisation over an 8 year period rather than the standard 5, it was considered a loophole and it was subsequently stopped. If the rule isn't in place, absolutely make the most of it I say but I'd say that's an example of skirting, and not in a bad way.


9.) 14 Mar 2024 06:08:50
So like me you don’t understand FFP or PSR.

Also, working within the rules isn’t “skirting the rules. ”.


10.) 14 Mar 2024 06:41:49
Standard

How is it skirting the rule when there was no rule in place that we could not do deals over an 8 year period.

The rule has since been amended so that we can't do that going forward as you mentioned.


11.) 14 Mar 2024 07:06:11
Bill, I’m probably wrong but I think the “term” of a contract can still run for any agreeable duration.


12.) 14 Mar 2024 07:21:56
Bill I used the worst skirting, not breaking. There was nothing wrong with it as there was no rule in place as explained. But it was a method used to get around ffp absolutely, and although it is risky, I think it smart.

Tom as I typed, I understand it, it really isn't that hard to understand. Did you misread or something?


13.) 14 Mar 2024 07:42:57
Good, so you can now explain FFP and PSR to the posters on this site when we have a question on the subject.

So, under the current rules is there a maximum term/ duration for a players contract?

That’s my first question. I will have loads more over the coming seasons.


14.) 14 Mar 2024 11:18:13
I'm not sure what I've done to deserve this hostility Tom. I apologise if I've upset you somehow. I've actually stuck up for you a few times on here. dissapointing.


15.) 14 Mar 2024 12:32:00
I’m not sure what is “hostile” about asking a question on subject you “understand” but ho hum if you can’t answer the question no problems.

I find it very “disappointing” when I’m constantly miss-quoted by you but I guess that’s the way things are in life.

Just as aside im never that bothered when my opinions are different from other posters. I can’t imagine being a person who would gloat about victory or prefer defeat just to prove a point. God, what a s@it life that would be!


16.) 14 Mar 2024 22:40:10
I'm constantly miss quoted by you also so that's quite ironic. I've suggested many times for you to slow down and read my post again because multiple multiple times you've misquoted or misunderstood me.


17.) 15 Mar 2024 06:54:31
I assume “misunderstood” is a poker term for a crap hand.


18.) 15 Mar 2024 22:48:55
And you've confirmed my point. If you're just going to be negative to my every post why bother replying?


19.) 16 Mar 2024 03:10:49
Surely the point of posting anything is to get a reply, regardless if any reply is positive or negative!


20.) 16 Mar 2024 10:17:23
Tom, to be clear on the hostility Standard is referring to, your replies have come across extremely passive aggressive. Whether you meant it that way or not, that is how it reads. Furthermore, Standard also explained to you that he understood about the amortisation part of FFP, however you decided this clearly meant he claimed to understand FFP as a whole.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with two different views on a subject and having a debate, however your replies are becoming predictable every single time anyone talks about money. You simply say you don’t care about the finances as you don’t understand aspects of it. If this is the case then that’s absolutely fine - however it is far from constructive in consistently repeating that statement across multiple threads. You may not care, others certainly do. What others care about is completely up to them.

FFP is a big thing in the game at the moment, and for the foreseeable future, many people are going to be interested in this and to varying degrees of an understanding. You need to just get used to this instead of calling the pot pink.


21.) 16 Mar 2024 10:53:26
Cech, I have said many times I do not understand FFP or PSR and I have also given my opinion that both terms are generally weaponised. Every single time I’ve asked a poster to explain them both to me I get zero information.

I am well aware of the term “amortisation” and what it it means but as I don’t know if it’s application at a football club applies to all players (ladies, juniors included) all staff, general capex, salaries, bonuses and transfer fees.

I would humbly suggest that instead of expressing concern about FFP or PSR posters just ask a question or if they have a “factual” comment to make on the subject they express them. Any answers on the subject or factual comment would be helpful to me and I’m sure lots of other posters.

Apparently I have a habit as coming across as “passive aggressive. ” That would never be my intention and I obviously apologise for any unintentional offence caused to any poster.


22.) 16 Mar 2024 20:50:30
Your personal understanding of FFP, PSR or amortisation on the broader scale is slightly redundant in terms of what we are currently talking about though Tom?

Firstly just because your understanding of them isn’t at the required level, does not mean that the rest of us should not be able to comment or express concerns on the matter.

Secondly, if anyone here does understand FFP et al, they are under absolutely no obligation whatsoever to divulge that information to either you, myself or anyone else that has questions on the matter. That however does not mean that their contributions to the page should become mute. However if you don’t agree with it by all means share your side. But don’t constantly suggest that others shouldn’t talk about financial or other matters just because you have no interest in them.

I tend to find myself agreeing with a lot you say Tom, however the constant disregard of others concern or questions/ information regarding FFP et al is, simply put, infuriating at times. Anyway, i’m not going to carry on with this, I just hoped to explain to you how it looks from another perspective. I hope you’re well and sending you all the best.


23.) 16 Mar 2024 21:41:32
Cech, of course my understanding or lack of understanding FFP is redundant hence the reason I ask for clarification on how accurate the comments are on the subject. As far as I’m concerned that is one of the selling points of the site.

Surely posting we are are likely to be in breach of any rules needs some explanation.

You and others may well find my “constant disregard” of other people’s concerns about FFP or PSR “infuriating” but I can see no problem in asking the reasons for a such concerns. I find it equally infuriating when fans use the term without any supporting argument.

At some stage it may well happen that we are in breach of some rule or other and if that is the case we will deserve to be punished.

I fully understand fans having concerns about our club’s finances. That’s fine as far as I’m concerned but surely I’m allowed to ask the question why those concerns exist or express my ambivalence.

My health isn’t to bad at the moment thanks Cech. I go back into hospital mid April but hopefully just for an MOT. Stay safe mate.


 

 

23 Jun 2023 10:11:52
Looks like our great servant Azpi is also now leaving, a true club legend. The clearout continues at such a pace, well done to the club. Some thought it would not be easy to clear the decks. looking forward to seeing some incoming players now.

G8

1.) 23 Jun 2023 16:07:23
G8, the same applies to Dave as it does for Kante.

I hope we get a chance to give them both individual farewells sooner rather than later.

Two legends in my opinion.


2.) 23 Jun 2023 21:13:29
I wish him well at Inter Milan.


3.) 23 Jun 2023 22:01:16
Dave and Kante going is a changing of the guards moment. I wish them both well but they are leaving with a sackful of medals which they richly deserve.


 

 

22 May 2023 20:53:25
Don't shoot the messenger but Mason Mount will sign a new contract with Chelsea. Trust me.

G8

1.) 22 May 2023 21:36:31
Hope is a dangerous thing to give to a man, G8. And giving me hope is exactly what you've done now.

I hope you're well informed :)


2.) 22 May 2023 21:40:06
All stories this evening are it’s almost impossible and out of United Liverpool arsenal and possibly Bayern ( easy tuchel link )

I want him to stay, I think there should be some give and take where neither club are completely happy with the offer and player budges and isn’t completely happy but a deal is signed, but his spoke to klopp, he wants to go, we will have to sell,
Mount out Maddison in? Think his attitude is terrible but if foxes go down?


3.) 22 May 2023 21:42:01
Praying you are right G8.


4.) 22 May 2023 22:06:28
G8, I hope you are correct but I think it’s more likely he will leave. I think Klopp has already reached out to him or his representatives.


5.) 23 May 2023 04:01:39
Lol the club are morons if they lose mount.


6.) 23 May 2023 09:21:20
Maybe he asked for such high wages knowing the club would never meet them then he can leave saying its the clubs fault, not mine.


7.) 23 May 2023 09:49:05
Bill, I think if Mount and the club can’t agree on a new contract they will part amicably.

It’s not as if this situation is unusual.


8.) 23 May 2023 10:24:35
Heart ruling head but I have backed Mount to stay at Chelsea. The price of 15/ 8 was too big to resist.


9.) 23 May 2023 13:38:17
Just me then who’s not bothered if he goes don’t see with the players we have coming through and the likes of Chukwuemeka are.


10.) 23 May 2023 13:42:10
Santos Chukwuemeka Hutchinson enzo kante and the others we are interested in I don’t see him getting him. I think he will end up at Liverpool as I Henderson replacement.


11.) 23 May 2023 14:26:49
Nib, you are not alone, some fans don’t rate him now and never have.

We all see player’s differently but he would be in the first eleven for most top Premiership teams in my opinion.


12.) 23 May 2023 17:01:19
Unlikely dream scenario is that Mount signs and Rice joins.


13.) 23 May 2023 22:34:47
Nib, not just you I don’t care and am completely bored with it.


 

 

23 Aug 2022 21:33:40
Bit of news my fellow blues, Anthony Gordon is a TT pick, quick, works hard, strong, full of courage. Conte loves him as well for the same reasons. Can cover as well. He is joining.

Likely Broja goes the other way on loan. a top talent and will improve us, negative sisters will hate of course, looking forward to their reactions when the boy shows just how good he is. as ED02 says, forget the price tag.

PEA is on his way as well, our first choice will be the target for next summer but PEA can and will do a job, confident and prolific, a very good capture. 2 more will come in, a centre back and a midfielder.

G8

1.) 23 Aug 2022 21:56:17
G8, thanks for the update and I agree with almost all of your post. Including the sentiment.


2.) 23 Aug 2022 22:13:06
I couldn’t see how releasing Gordon made sense for Everton, especially given the departure of Richarlison and the funds raised through that. But, if Broja goes the other way on Loan and PEA comes in short term, then I can see the logic all round.

Obviously, I have no idea if any of the above is true!


3.) 23 Aug 2022 22:20:03
Fatduck, I can also see the logic and you are also correct about how believable these stories are.


4.) 23 Aug 2022 23:15:15
Conte loves him so much that they didn’t go above a reported £35m for him, it’s not just the price tag g8 it’s value for money, 60m plus add ins, 50 plus appearances and 6 goals, why not keep what we have, ?


5.) 24 Aug 2022 00:12:39
I don’t see the value in Gordon at all, think there’s far far better options out there. Will support him if he comes though.


6.) 24 Aug 2022 00:20:48
Last season was the 1st time his completed a proper season in his life, his stats were awful too. We think 60+ million for him is a good deal now? Yes we are desperate for players but his NOT a priority. It's laughable knowing we could sign genuine class players for that fee.


7.) 24 Aug 2022 01:20:26
Like i said yesterday. The money is absolutely relevant. I'm quick, I work hard and I'm strong. I'm sh**, but atleast I have those qualities right?

Good pick-up If it's at a low cost price. 60 million is a Gabriel jesus.


8.) 24 Aug 2022 05:29:18
Did the club want Jesus?


9.) 24 Aug 2022 07:25:42
I'm underwhelmed by tuchel signings. Now is a critical part for the new owners as they also want to back the coach but unfortunately tuchel does look out idea what kind players he should bring in. I'm not confident enough with his choice of signings. Especially when I expect him to move with precision in the market for positions that improving but he doesn't know what profile of players he should chase. If the right players are not brought in he's likely going to put Todd and Co into instability in a few years.
Again there will be a time we would have to choose between our talented players and tuchel because tuchel is not good enough in attacking set up which haresulted in selling lukaku, and a werner and I'm not sure if the remainders are happy with their situation. I would certainly let tuchel go instead of selling our talents for his own inadequacy.
I'm not optimistic for the season even when because we don't have a balanced squad which I blame tuchel for the unbalanced squad. He should have articulated his team even before the last season ended because its clear our shortcomings were obvious.


10.) 24 Aug 2022 07:52:12
G8 - has Olive also changed jobs with change of ownership. Is she working now at the Mykonos villa of Boehly instead of Abramovich Yatch?


11.) 24 Aug 2022 10:32:49
Don't start that crap again.


12.) 24 Aug 2022 10:40:43
She is a scaffolder now CFC_manalii.


13.) 24 Aug 2022 11:56:03
So, usually, I don't care about price tags, my worry here is based off it though.

I don't claim to know much about Gordon, but 60 mil does seem excessive. The only way it isn't is if he becomes excellent/ world class. Which means we wouldn't be selling him, so we're not paying this money to make a potential profit, if that makes sense?

Now, there's potential that he doesn't work out and we're in the hole for over 60mil (inc wages that is) . Who is going to want to pay close to that so we're covered?

For that sort of money, I'd be looking for a signing that improves the 1st team immediately. Considering what we spent on Chukwuemeka and Casadei, who are of similar experience, 60 mil seems a bit too much.


14.) 24 Aug 2022 16:52:09
As you mentioned - Who is the preferred target for next summer?


15.) 24 Aug 2022 19:44:18
Nkunku.


 

 

 

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28 Mar 2024 20:51:00
Donnell McNeilly is an academy striker ripping it up, strong, two footed and such a natural finisher. I would like to see him on the bench against Burnley.

G8

 

 

27 Mar 2024 20:59:20
What positions are we looking to recruit in the summer?

G8

{Ed002's Note - G, CB (perhaps x2), LB, AM/W, S.}


1.) 28 Mar 2024 09:39:24
Thankyou ED, much appreciated.


2.) 28 Mar 2024 11:47:05
Ed002, 2 cbs? Assuming silva and chalobah go still have 4 cbs in colwill, badiashile, disasi, fofana unless one of them might be leaving? And gk meaning sanchez might go? Also was hoping we wouod get onana or palhinha as need some height and physicality in midfield.

{Ed002's Note - Alright then no CBs and the club will be buying midfield players they have no interest in.}


3.) 28 Mar 2024 13:21:11
I think we need the two CB's ED mentioned, we still do mot know how Fofana will fare with injuries next season, no more midfielders are needed.


4.) 28 Mar 2024 14:36:31
Sorry ed, didn't mean to annoy you, i agree we need a cb, just was wondering if another might be potentially leaving with maybe 2 coming in and fofanas injury worries are an issue. Or maybe if Poch does go and we get a manger that plays 3 at the back like Amorim maybe that's why we may look st bringing 2 cbs in.

{Ed002's Note - You are simply making up weird scenarios.}


5.) 28 Mar 2024 20:54:19
I think Badiashile has been linked to AC, so if he goes then could definitely imagine us signing a 2nd CB. Personally I’d be happy enough with just the 1 to replace Silva. Need to get Gilchrist signed up to an extension or I imagine he’ll be sold with just a year left on his contract.

Gk is tough, I think Petrovic has proven himself as good enough to be a starter imo. Seen us linked with the Valencia GK but I imagine he’d want to be the main gk. Would be happy enough to go for a backup keeper to replace Sanchez.


 

 

27 Mar 2024 08:46:10
Noni with 2 goals and 2 assists last night to add to his goal in the previous game, another gem signed by the recruitment team who will only get better. He plays with confidence and is direct, I think he has a big future.

G8

1.) 28 Mar 2024 01:41:37
And against a very good Luxembourg u21,


2.) 28 Mar 2024 15:32:59
I’m not convinced about Noni but surely we can be happy for the lad and support him on his quest to become a Chelsea legend.


3.) 28 Mar 2024 20:56:20
Noni has the talent but there were definitely questions about his work ethic or personal side earlier in the season. Hopefully he’s moved past that and can start to play more.


 

 

23 Mar 2024 13:42:00
The players wage bill has dropped from £226 million to £153 million.32% reduction. well done BlueCo for having a plan and working hard to achieve it.

G8

1.) 23 Mar 2024 23:59:37
Fair play at that, that is impressive. Do you have the source? Have had a bit of a look but cannot find.


 

 

19 Mar 2024 20:27:56
Well done to our Chelsea Ladies, 3 nil away to Ajax and one foot in the Champions League Semi finals. Great for the club, the brand, the global support, the revenue. Blue Co. seeing the big picture.

G8

 

 

 

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23 Mar 2024 21:35:41
By outrageous signings, you clearly mean outrageously good signings, Yes, I agree, I think the investment in quality young players is to be applauded. Cutting the wage bill too. We are in good shape moving forward. And did you watch Enzo tonight? and Conor? if you didn't, you might want to.

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22 Mar 2024 21:42:28
If they are truly good enough and both parties want a Chelsea future it will happen. JT, went on loan, came back and the rest is history. (Bates era), Rice, deemed not good enough (Roman era), Musiala, chose to leave (Roman era), James (Both club and player wanted it to happen (Roman era) . Tammy, wanted to stay but not a TT pick so left (Roman era) . the list is endless.

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21 Mar 2024 12:59:27
Thanks again ED, it is nice to get a balanced view.

G8

{Ed001's Note - always a pleasure G8.}


 

 

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21 Mar 2024 12:19:14
Thanks ED for clearing that up.

G8

{Ed001's Note - he may be right, that is the thing, but you do need to take it with a pinch of salt due to the source. It might very well be that he is making very reasonable requests and the issue is simply the club viewing him as an easy money maker to sell. But Romano is only giving one side of the story, so you always have to bear that in mind.

And you are very welcome.}


 

 

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21 Mar 2024 11:54:05
If you choose to read comics that is your choice. Why not trust what the ED's on here say?

G8

{Ed001's Note - it is not so much that. It is that you need to question where he would have got the info from. Romano would have got it from Gallagher's agent, so it will be coloured by his bias. What he considers excessively high might be totally different from what any of the rest of us would think.}


 

 

 

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28 Mar 2024 16:13:07
This is the reason I come on this site, factual information from the ED's. Thankyou ED02.

G8

 

 

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28 Mar 2024 16:16:19
For me the only signing this season that could be described as a "disaster" would be Tonali at Newcastle. and I still wouldn't use such a word. The lad needs help.

G8

 

 

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28 Mar 2024 09:39:24
Thankyou ED, much appreciated.

G8

 

 

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27 Mar 2024 08:23:55
Conor is a grafter, works hard, presses and chips in with 4 or 5 goals a season. I liked that Kobbie lad last night for England, same position as Conor as well.

G8

 

 

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22 Mar 2024 11:25:55
The "disconnect" between the match day fans and the players got a whole lot worse after the booing of Sterling. Those fans were a disgrace and the reaction Malo gave them summed it up.

G8