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22 Apr 2026 18:12:17
Rosenior gone. Not a massive surprise. As I’ve said all along, I genuinely feel sorry for the guy. Hopefully he finds his place in football again and can develop his career a bit more organically. Or he can just enjoy life with £24m in the bank. Did I say I feel sorry for him?
Hopefully it’s not the SD’s completing the period of self-reflection and they’re the ones being reflected upon.
Interestingly, Winstanley and Stewart have been removed from their roles at Strasbourg - beginning of the end? Winstanley was linked with the Spurs sporting director role. He was apparently interested but wanted total control. Watch this space.
1.) 22 Apr 2026 18:23:37
There was a break clause, I can safely feel sorry for him again.
2.) 22 Apr 2026 20:10:17
He was never going to receive the full 6 year payout, but he will still get a healthy payout, id imagine. Lighting money on fire.
3.) 23 Apr 2026 11:49:14
1 year Standard, not bad for a few months' poor work.
4.) 23 Apr 2026 16:53:55
I'm in the wrong profession, J!
5.) 23 Apr 2026 21:21:44
A source close to a senior Chelsea player says there are clear divisions within the dressing room.
Some players are focused purely on the club's success, while others are still frustrated by Enzo Maresca's departure and believe more should have stood against it.
Different perspectives internally, with unity not fully there.
The bottom line was they wanted change.
Apparently, there was a break clause and LR will draw a salary for a max of 12 months from his appointment, and that will stop if he gets a new role on the same money.
The headline figures of large payouts are very wide of the mark and designed to capture the thoughts of the slightly less intelligent.
09 Apr 2026 13:55:38
Reports in the past twenty-four hours suggest that Rosenior's job is far from secure, certainly not as secure as it was reported to be at the start of the international break.
Various links to sounding out Xabi Alonso and Fabregas, but, slightly more concerning, Lampard seems to be the name with the most traction at the moment. With Coventry reportedly sounding out John Eustance to replace him, in the event he does come back for a third term as Chelsea head coach. Surely not?
1.) 09 Apr 2026 15:07:40
J
It's probably the media starting their circus trying to put pressure on the coach.
As Tom says, no decision will be made until the end of season review, and certainly, Lampa should not be the one coming in.
2.) 09 Apr 2026 19:04:16
I think the early reports that, no matter what, UCL qualification or not, Rosenior would be keeping his job were very wide of the mark. The odds of him avoiding the exit door, come the end of the season, are not in his favour. Poor results in the next two home fixtures, vs both Manchester clubs, would only go to solidifying those odds.
I'd say his exit has that feeling of inevitability about it, a feeling that we Chelsea fans have come to know all too well. It makes sense that the club would be putting feelers out to who they feel are options to replace Rosenior. What doesn't make sense, for me, is Lampard being one of those, let alone a front runner.
3.) 09 Apr 2026 19:08:38
You and me both, J.
4.) 10 Apr 2026 05:36:08
I really don't want this. Absolutely love Frank, want him to be super successful as a manager, and I think he will have success. He helped us out twice and did decently, but he had a few cracks in the PL with minimal success. Very happy that he is doing a job at Coventry and will get another go in the PL. I think next year will be big for him, and if he can replicate Sunderland and finish mid-table, it would be a huge accomplishment.
But he needs to prove he is capable. Coming back and being sacked a third time in pretty quick succession wouldn't be good for him or the club.
If the club does sack Liam, the next appointment needs to be an experienced manager with a track record of success and a defined style of play. The unproven merry go round needs to stop. Hopefully the owners realize changes need to be made, not just in terms of a transfer policy.
5.) 10 Apr 2026 19:14:18
Melbourne, absolutely with you. I wish Frank well in the PL next season, but I wouldn't support him being our next coach. I believe we will get Champions League as tail end Charlies, which is important for the club, but hardly a great achievement. As for LR, if he stays, we are doomed to the same again.
The thought of him speaking b******* for another season is depressing. I agree the next coach needs to be experienced, etc, but if this malaise continues, the chances of getting the right coach are diminishing. The summer might be make or break for us.
6.) 10 Apr 2026 21:42:23
Got to agree with Jimbo here. Liam has to go or we are totally doomed. He talks utter b******* and is so out of his depth. I would go for Lamps, as not sure who else is out there who would take us on?
7.) 11 Apr 2026 14:30:50
Greenaway
It's got to be somebody better than Lamps, otherwise there is no point in changing the coach.
8.) 14 Apr 2026 14:10:06
What about Iraola? Plays great football at Bournemouth.
With whatever players he gets.
9.) 16 Apr 2026 10:33:23
Iraola could be a good bet, and obviously has plenty of EPL experience. The only question mark may be in appointing a manager who has not had to manage a really 'big' club, with demanding fans who expect success every season like us at CFC. Potter did well at Brighton, but I do think Iraola is probably a much tougher character.
25 Jan 2026 19:02:06
Hmmm, Anselmino recall probably points towards any deal for Jacquet being for the summer. Be interested to see how Anselmino does, had a few injuries whilst at Dortmund, but highly regarded from the performances he has put in.
1.) 25 Jan 2026 20:59:54
Interesting J! I wonder what Acheampong has got to do to get minutes? I don't understand it – has looked good every time he's played.
2.) 25 Jan 2026 22:30:21
He needs to be better than Chalobah and Fofana every time he plays. I think he’s definitely the future of that right sided CB, and Will be starting much more regularly next season.
3.) 26 Jan 2026 07:28:47
I’m only guessing but this is my take, Anselmino comes back from Dortmund and Josh goes out on loan. So, it gives us a much better opportunity to see how Anselmino copes in cup competitions plus the premiership and Josh gets more consistent mins. I think we buy Jacquet now and let him stay at Rennes (as reported) for the remainder of the season.
In the summer we sell at least two of our current CH’s.
4.) 26 Jan 2026 09:43:34
Not a bad assumption Tom but I don't think we'll get Jacquet as i think there will be many takers for his signature in the summer, perhaps an over coat, maybe.
5.) 26 Jan 2026 09:56:37
Would be very happy if Josh gets loaned to Palace and we get to see him play consistently for the rest of the season. Not sure how others are getting games in front of him this season anyway tbh. Badi almost cost us another goal and Fofana just isn’t it if we intend to challenge.
6.) 26 Jan 2026 14:00:37
ED01, there appears to be a lot of big clubs clamouring over the signature of the Rennes centre back Jacquet who is young with a price tag of over £50 million, is he as good as it being made out? and who is likely to sign him?
{Ed001's Note - I have never seen the lad play, I know one friend thinks he is brilliant, but he also thought Naby Keita would be great for Liverpool, so not sure what to think!! I thought he was set for Chelsea.}
7.) 27 Jan 2026 13:22:25
I'm glad that Anselmino is back with us, it is quite obvious that Dortmond were hoing to turn his head just the way they did with Matteson.
8.) 27 Jan 2026 15:15:11
Someone on Sky said bringing back Anselmimo was a strategy to get Rennes to reduce their fee for Jacquet. Well with us apparently out of the picture, all those clubs clamouring for his signature have a clearer field. Strange though, I don’t see any club rushing in to pay £50 million +.
9.) 27 Jan 2026 17:41:12
Why should they Jimbo, he is a youngster with potential.
10.) 27 Jan 2026 18:43:20
We will pay over £50m with add ons for the lad. The player has apparently stated his preference and we want him.
If he is as good as some say then he sounds like a good buy. I’m not fussed about his age.
11.) 27 Jan 2026 19:53:57
Tom
I have no idea how good he is but let's be honest the prem league is completely different to the French league.
12.) 27 Jan 2026 22:00:54
Bill, “let’s be honest” the answer is obviously yes, the two leagues are different. Every countries is different.
If we go down that rabbit hole we would only buy players with premiership experience.
I have not seen the player, I have asked if any other poster has seen the lad play and now Ed has been asked. Apparently Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Liverpool are all interested in signing the player. If that is the case, I would assume he is showing to professional judges that he is a good player.
13.) 28 Jan 2026 10:44:46
No it doesn't tom… it shows ges a young player with potential and a handful of games in the french league…. long way to go before he can be considered a ‘good player’.
14.) 28 Jan 2026 13:53:20
Kazblue, I haven’t got a clue if he is a good player and I repeat I have asked other posters if they know anything about the lad or seen him play on top of that Ed was also asked.
If it’s true that multiple clubs are interested in signing him it show he is a good player and assume he is a player that all interested clubs believe he will improve.
I personally don’t care about his age as I do not see it as a barrier to abilities.
15.) 28 Jan 2026 16:58:06
Shouldn’t be paying £50 million plus for a defender unless he’s a starter.
16.) 28 Jan 2026 19:55:44
Surely the first question should be, is he a good player? He is worth what our Calu and other clubs are prepared to pay and what Rennes are prepared to sell for.
Please, just someone tell me how good he is? That might be a starting point to working out if he is supposedly good value. Whatever that means!
17.) 30 Jan 2026 21:59:07
Mamadou Sarr is now wanted by Liam Rosenoir so expect him to return this window with maybe Aarón Anselmino go in the other direction although some reports suggesting he is refusing to agree to that! Will all pan out over the next few days.
18.) 30 Jan 2026 22:21:46
RPD, I’m not sure why but this merry go round of CH’s seems unnecessarily complicated to me but as you say, I’m sure it will all pan out over the next few days!
19.) 31 Jan 2026 12:43:21
It looks like Anselmino is still unhappy about being recalled and said he is not going to Strasbourg.
I have yo say I don't blame him, the only good thing coming out of this is that Dortmond don't have any more chance to turn his head, I think they are a horrible club in that respect.
20.) 31 Jan 2026 14:36:56
Bill could you blame him for having his head turned- in fact this recall will have made sure of it now…. He was getting opportunities when fit at dortmund - should have just let him stay.
21.) 31 Jan 2026 15:38:28
I have no idea if the lad is happy or unhappy about being recalled. I have no clue if his “head has been turned. ”
At the moment I can’t see the point of recalling him and Sarr but I can wait and see what happens. I’m guessing that Josh is going out on loan.
I assume we are all just guessing unless someone can point to an actual player comment because I can’t find one.
22.) 31 Jan 2026 15:43:50
Kazblue,
I would like him to kick a ball for our club before his head gets turned by another club, who knows he could turn out to be a top class CB.
17 Jan 2026 06:58:46
Who’s going to be this perfect CB for Chelsea this January?
Apparently, the club are looking for a player who’s comfortable playing out from the back, is first team / EPL ready and can develop with, ultimately playing alongside, Colwill. They will obviously stick to their age criteria as well, don’t see them signing a 28 year old fully fledged / experienced international.
Romano has stated we have three players on our list, one of which is named as Jacquet, who plays for Rennes and is being chased by half of Europe. I’m not seeing a current EPL defender who meets the criteria.
Who else should we be looking at?
In other news, some reports that it’s between us and Man City for Barcelona midfielder Dro Fernandez, who is leaving on a €6m release clause. Flick Maya’s described loosing the player as the biggest disappointment of his career.
1.) 17 Jan 2026 08:53:42
J, I enjoyed your report and fingers crossed you are correct on the recruitment front.
2.) 17 Jan 2026 08:54:51
PSG now favoured to sign Dro.
3.) 17 Jan 2026 08:57:56
Jacquet is wanted by all the top clubs in europe and in particular Liverpool, Aresnal and Real Madrid so will be very difficult to sign him I imagine?
4.) 17 Jan 2026 10:23:49
69 million for a centre back whos played 19 senior games in ligue1 is absoloute insanity.
5.) 17 Jan 2026 10:50:09
Jacquet is only 20 so certainly fits the agre profile - or is he already a bit too old? lol - and his highlights package looks good strong and quick (but said package unlikely to show any errors of course) . Another great prospect. But could take time to adapt to EPL?
Anselmino looked v promising indeed to me when I watched him at the Bridge in our preseason friendly v Bayer Leverkausen and do not know whay we didn't hold on to him - I suppose we altready had BB and perhaps thought Hato could play there though seems more comfortable at LB- yet we loaned him out to Borussia Dortmund where he is excelling.
What I think Matresca wanted was an already EPL proven LCB to replace/stand in for the injured LC. Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth may be available in this respect but is 'elderly' at 28!
But given we are unlikely to win my=uch this season pergaps Jacquet would be another good purchase/investment for the future. Fits more in line with CFC as a trading club that might be able to compete for ECK or EPL - if we can retain our best players - ina few seasons time?
6.) 17 Jan 2026 11:54:00
So, I ask again has any poster seen these two young CH’s we are being linked with actually play?
I personally have no idea of how good they currently are.
Obviously some feel they are overpriced, so I assume they have seen them play.
7.) 17 Jan 2026 12:50:27
Tom
I'm sure you will probably be aware but I doubt anybody has seen them play.
8.) 17 Jan 2026 14:25:01
That’s my point Bill. So, if that is the case how do qualify as a waist of money?
9.) 17 Jan 2026 14:50:37
I've not seen them play only Jacquet's highlights reel in which he looked impressive as most do but did reveal his size strength and pace. But we are all guessing on how he would turn out to be when in a blue shirt at the Bridge. As most will have been with likes of Gittens and Hato.
Bringing players in from outside the EPL typically more if a gamble than getting them in from another EPL club or may need more time to adjust. Can only hope Jacquet is the bees knees of CBs if we sign him.
10.) 17 Jan 2026 15:57:04
Jacquet has (apparently) told Rennes he wants to join Chelsea this window. Haven’t seen him, but, given the wide depth of interest in him, he must have some promise. If he signs, for me, we’d need him to be an immediate upgrade on Chalobah, Tosin or Badiashile - tough ask.
11.) 17 Jan 2026 18:23:43
J I agree with you and would just add that hevis predominantly left footed and is probably more physical as a player than BB.
12.) 17 Jan 2026 22:11:17
Highly rated player. £55 million-ish for a player with 30 Ligue 1 games under his professional belt. City are signing Guehi for £20 million. I'm nonplussed.
13.) 17 Jan 2026 23:03:34
EdW, I’m not sure how interested we would have been in Guehi given his reported wages.
14.) 18 Jan 2026 05:16:29
If I’m not wrong, in the summer Guehi was asked if he would be interested in returning to us and shut it down instantly.
15.) 18 Jan 2026 06:04:44
Guehi contract was up, if he had three or so years left he’d be valued significantly higher. Tom’s correct about wages too. Right player for us, but wasn’t going to happen.
16.) 18 Jan 2026 08:59:50
I'm in agreement, his wages demands are far too high for us and I'm totally happy with that.
Who do we get on, who knows and to be honest I will only be interested when we signed somebody that puts on a shirt for us and actually plays rather than being loaned out.
The young fellow at Dortmund who is on loan from us is supposedly playing well getting rave reviews from their coach, why not give him a go.
In the summer, a clear out of our CB's should be a priority.
17.) 18 Jan 2026 18:04:24
Jacquet is rated highly. but my argument would be so are anselmino, sarr and josh and the forgotten colwill whos still only 22
surely a better idea might be a bit more experience to balance it out?
18.) 18 Jan 2026 20:25:50
I would like to think they have looked at all different solutions. I haven’t seen th lad play and so far no other poster has said they have seen him play.
He could be the cat’s whiskers. If we sign him I wi wait and see before I start judging or making comparisons to other players.
19.) 18 Jan 2026 23:04:15
he might become the cats whiskers- issue is we already have 3 that 'might' become good- how about looking at someone whos played a bit before.
20.) 19 Jan 2026 12:08:31
Maybe because they consider this guy to be better than what we currently have.
21.) 19 Jan 2026 14:29:01
The problem is how do we know that tom… sarr and anselmino have done well by all sccounts and you can see there's a top class player potentiallt in josh …. Just feels like money that couldve been better spent.
22.) 19 Jan 2026 14:56:59
How on earth do you reach a conclusion that any transfer fee could’ve been better spent.
Not a single poster has said they have seen the lad play other than social media clips. Our manager has first hand knowledge of the player as well as our SD’s supposed positive reports.
I am assuming/guessing they feel he is an upgrade on what we currently have. I’m personally not in a position to judge or be critical of that decision.
23.) 21 Jan 2026 12:13:09
I like PochEmpire’s comment about how crazy it would be to spend £69m for a player who has played 19 games in L1. Enzo had played 17 games for Benfica, so presumably the fee for this lad should be higher!
01 Jan 2026 15:29:39
Athletic (Ornstein) reporting that Maresca had meetings with City personnel as far back as October. For me, that brings a few of his subsequent actions / comments into focus and it’s doesn’t place Maresca in a favourable light. The other thing that’s being pulled into focus is the fact that Rosenior is the front runner to take over, which is a move I completely disagree with for both him and the club.
For me, I’d like to see the club go for Iraola. Lots of reports that a new coach will be in place within days, probably before the City game, so we won’t have to wait long to see who it is.
1.) 01 Jan 2026 16:51:54
Rosenior more likely than most to be yes man the SDs and Eghbali would like?
2.) 01 Jan 2026 17:17:07
J, I’m not trying to defend EM or any other Chelsea employee and that includes the owners.
We have no idea when the SD’s first spoke to him about various issues. I was only told about these various incident/arguments that been happening after the Atalanta game. I have no idea if the concerns on either side were justified or reasonable.
I guess a lot depends on who we choose to believe. If a fan dislikes the manager, it will be his fault. If a fan dislikes the SD’s or owners then it’s going to be their fault. My guess is they probably all have to take a percentage of the responsibility/blame.
3.) 01 Jan 2026 18:06:49
Yes JBS, I think that’s definitely a factor. He has done a decent job at Strasbourg, working under similar stipulations, with the youngest squad in Europe. Of course, if he comes in, I hope we’re wowed by him and his tactics. I don’t think it’ll go down well at all though, I think lots will see it as a lack of ambition and a bad start will be met with the fans showing their feelings - loudly and clearly. In fact, anything but hitting the ground running would cause a pretty toxic atmosphere at the bridge, which, in my opinion, puts Rosenior in a pretty unfavourable situation, if he gets the job.
Tom, for me, some reliable journo’s have spelt out what’s happened and why Maresca is no longer our coach. But, it’s done now, we just have to look forward to the next trip around the merry go round.
4.) 01 Jan 2026 18:42:01
J
Hitting the ground running g will be difficult as we have 9 games in 27 days therefore training ground routines will be at a minimal.
5.) 01 Jan 2026 18:51:24
J, spot on mate. As far as I’m concerned, thanks for everything Enzo and we move on.
6.) 01 Jan 2026 20:14:02
Very difficult indeed Bill, why would you put an inexperienced coach through that? They might go into it with patience and recognition for the difficulty of the task, but many won’t.
7.) 01 Jan 2026 20:55:39
I have to agree with you J.
8.) 02 Jan 2026 13:05:07
Im honestly in disbelief that they are even considering Liam Rossenior. Has 0 credentials, got sacked from Hull, worked under Rooney at Derby where they had a miserable time and let be honest isn't exactly doing brilliant at Strasbourg. Not being funny but why would any of our players by into any of his philopsophys.
I agree with sacking Maresca but only if your going to bring a new coach who you can see making a genuine improvement to the squad. I don't like the model of having sporting directors where coaches have 0 say on incomings and outgoings, it does not give them a fair chance at building successful side. You look at all the best teams over the years, the manager has always been top dog.
9.) 02 Jan 2026 14:13:57
Whitey, I guess top dog a Chelsea is training, tactics, picking the team and press conferences.
Other duties are elsewhere and I’m personally ok ish with the new structure but I can imagine the lines of responsibility often become blurred.
10.) 02 Jan 2026 17:05:59
Don't mind the structure except would rather have one shareholder in charge of the club Todd Bohely
Would rather only have one sporting director don't care which one a bit like Ant and Dec I can't tell them apart.
11.) 06 Jan 2026 13:02:04
I will be blunt about the rosenoir as the new manager. I think no English manager has ever won the epl title and rosenoir particularly hasn't stood out to get the position except being a yes man to egbali who's not goingto push the club to the top. Not really excited about the appointment and likely going to be like potter's. So I guess it's one to hold on to till when they are ready to appoint a real manager that they will back with the needful that they refused enzo.
12.) 06 Jan 2026 14:35:21
I hope we all have reasons to be cheerful with our new managers appointment.
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29 Apr 2026 19:14:31
Statistically Enzo has been our most creative player this season, whilst only Joao Pedro has carried more threat in front of goal.
I recently said, on here, that I wouldn’t lose too much sleep if we sold him, but is there more of an argument for building the team around him and making sure the new coach has a plan to deploy him in his best position/role?
1.) 29 Apr 2026 20:07:01
J,
I guess that only comes into the equation if he wants to stay with us.
2.) 29 Apr 2026 20:23:34
He wants a new contract. If not, he will be off.
3.) 29 Apr 2026 21:57:13
Tom,
I think he will demand such a high salary; we will have to sell him, which is a shame. However, we can trust our SDs to replace him with the same or better quality of player, maybe not.
4.) 30 Apr 2026 05:15:10
I'm not sure if players think like this, but I can't help but think, if I were developing in this squad, I'd be looking at the Fernandez situation with some concern. World Cup winner, one of the captains, statistically one of the best performers - I'd be asking the question: what hope is there for the rest of us if this guy doesn't get an improved contract?
Naturally, the request from Fernandez and his team needs to be realistic.
No point demanding 400-500k a week and then kicking off when the club declines those terms. But it's a bit of a tight line the club are walking on this one.
5.) 30 Apr 2026 09:04:41
Enzo Fernandez has freely admitted he loved playing for Maresca and attributed his arriving late in the box to finish chances to his 1 to 1 sessions with our former coach. I wouldn't be surprised to see Maresca build his midfield around him when he takes over at Man City.
6.) 30 Apr 2026 09:49:20
I'm sure RM or PSG might have something to say about Greenaway.
7.) 30 Apr 2026 10:11:06
If we cannot keep hold of EF, it doesn't bode well for us being EPL or Champions League challengers any time soon. Would be a further indictment, imho, of Vision 2030. The point is that if a CFC player, first contracted when pretty young on a relatively low, long-term contract, does very well and is on a level with some of the best in Europe, he will almost certainly want wages to improve significantly and be in alignment with what those clubs are giving similar players, or he will want to leave. If that player does not do well, then CFC has a player on their books on a long-term contract they may struggle to shift, and perhaps with a loss, not a profit.
But I do wonder what Caicedo's new contract has meant in terms of higher wages, though. Does anyone know? Certainly, this was for me a good sign, and I would hope that EF might settle for alignment with him - though, equally, he may want more. Then there is Pedro plus Cucurella; we would hope they will stay. And, frankly, Neto has been our only consistently decent standard of winger despite all the comings and goings of wide men in the last few seasons. So, would hope Neto will stay too.
8.) 30 Apr 2026 17:06:16
Depends on the choice of manager and the players he may need for his preferred style of play.
9.) 30 Apr 2026 19:01:39
Tom, the choice of manager may be limited. I'd be surprised if a top coach would want the job working under 5 stooges. I fear we will end up with Silva, a mediocre, mid-table coach, which just sums up our ambitions.
10.) 30 Apr 2026 21:42:43
Whoever takes the job will have their critics.
It seems to be common practice to have a dividing line between coaching and player recruitment. I'm sure whoever takes over as manager will have some input on signings.
28 Apr 2026 12:32:58
Cucurella further linked with a Barcelona return today. Whilst he's one of the best LB's in the league, in the event that we have to settle the books with some high profile sales, I'm not loosing any sleep over his exit. Hato has markedly improved across the course of his first season in the EPL and the likely arrival of Barco offers depth there too.
We won't really know who's available for sale, and who isn't, until the new coach is announced. So many options rumoured, with lots of different potential systems. Some will suit a player like Cucurella, others won't, same can be said of Enzo Fernandez.
1.) 29 Apr 2026 08:23:42
J, if we get Alonso as our manager, I wouldn't be surprised if we didn't sign a CH.
23 Apr 2026 16:03:21
Terzic going into the Bilbao job, which clears up the run for Iraola a bit, if that's the direction we take.
22 Apr 2026 18:30:50
I do think the club are making the right choice leaving the permanent new coach choice till summer. Time to lick our wounds and regroup a bit, the self-assessment needs to be on everything on the playing side of the game, boardroom to pitch - everything.
Iraola, Alonso or Nagelsmann would be my choices, possibly Fabregas too. We need to reflect upon our setup to appoint a genuinely top coach though.
1.) 22 Apr 2026 19:23:12
I agree, J, we need to take time and get it right for the next appointment.
They may appoint somebody prior to the end of the season, but take charge at the end.
17 Apr 2026 19:18:13.
Heaven the only fit CB for United tomorrow, no doubt he or Luke Shaw, deputising at LCB, will be MOTM in a bore 1-0 win for them.
1.) 17 Apr 2026 22:38:15
If you say so, mate...
2.) 18 Apr 2026 22:38:41
Good call, J.
3.) 19 Apr 2026 06:16:32
Good shout, J. I'm sure you hoped you would be wrong.
23 Apr 2026 11:49:14
1 year Standard, not bad for a few months' poor work.
22 Apr 2026 18:23:37
There was a break clause, I can safely feel sorry for him again.
14 Apr 2026 15:45:17
I'm sure they won't want to sack him. I'm sure the SDs and everyone else who vouched for his appointment will be desperately pushing for him to be retained. But there's just nothing to cling onto with Rosenior, no light at the end of the tunnel, despite a lack of top level European football qualification.
I don't see the lack of a pre-season as justification for just how badly things have turned out since his appointment.
14 Apr 2026 12:30:34
Tom, I think we'll pick up 8 points between now and the end of the season. That certainly won't be good enough for UCL qualification and might only be good for another trip aboard the Conference League bus! I also don't think it'll be good enough for LR to keep his job.
The FA Cup is about the only thing that could save him, which would be papering over the cracks and this vicious hiring/firing circle will keep on turning.
14 Apr 2026 06:15:13
There's plenty of reports that the owners recognise the less than ideal situation Rosenior finds himself in, having to take over part way through a season, with no pre-season etc. But, if that is recognised, and they do/did genuinely rate him so highly, why put him in that position now? RA was well known for having his patience on a short fuse when it came to form and league position. Managers would often be gone part way through a season. But, at least he recognised that wasn't the time to bring the next permanent manager in, with it often being the experienced Hiddink asked to steady the ship till the end of the season.
Rosenior was on the back foot from the beginning, the fans didn't/don't want him, a fair few of the players probably had to google him when they found out he was going to be head coach, and likely weren't that impressed with what they saw.
But, worst of all, they took him from a decent role, where he was comfortable and doing a good job at his current level, and chucked him into this firestorm. A fast start was never going to be enough for him, he had to be perfect till the end of the season and, obviously, he hasn't been.
They have to stick with him till the end of the season now, but I can't see any sense in him staying on beyond that. The head coach position at Chelsea certainly isn't becoming an easier sale.
30 Apr 2026 05:15:10
I'm not sure if players think like this, but I can't help but think, if I were developing in this squad, I'd be looking at the Fernandez situation with some concern. World Cup winner, one of the captains, statistically one of the best performers - I'd be asking the question: what hope is there for the rest of us if this guy doesn't get an improved contract?
Naturally, the request from Fernandez and his team needs to be realistic.
No point demanding 400-500k a week and then kicking off when the club declines those terms. But it's a bit of a tight line the club are walking on this one.
28 Apr 2026 12:36:06
Unfortunately JBS, the ship appears to have sailed. This season's striker options have been Joao Pedro, Delap and Guiu. Changing that three to Joao Pedro, Jackson, and Emegha is a huge upgrade, without committing to any further transfers. Pick one of Guiu or Delap for loan, and sell the other. I personally think Guiu has more potential.
28 Apr 2026 12:02:31
Anthony Gordon is today's rumour. Definitely an upgrade on our current left wing options, but personally, I'm not a massive fan. Liverpool and/or Bayern feel like more realistic destinations.
22 Apr 2026 13:12:09
I feel Maresca was probably at par, doing what he had to do without excelling. All the dirty linen about him talking to other clubs and criticising the medical team, etc, being played out in public, along with his own bad run of results, was the main reason he left the club - no need to go back over that.
Whilst some wanted Maresca to go (myself included), you won't find many who wanted Rosenior and thought the grass in that particular garden would be greener.
There is talk that he's been sacked, said his goodbyes after yesterday's game without doing a post match team talk. Although it's very much unconfirmed, the same report indicates that McFarlane will apparently run the show till the end of the season.
22 Apr 2026 09:35:30
Man Utd are evidence of how fortunes can change quickly, but infrastructure needs to be permanently changed for the upturn to be more than a flash in the pan.
It's easy for Rosenior to say those things and not worry about losing the dressing room. It's clearly already happened. Under most circumstances, I would say limping over the line with Rosenior makes the most sense, but for me, the only chance we have of progressing through the Cup semi-final is without Rosenior.
Like it or not, if that's what's needed to give this group of players a boost, just do it now.
Their continued involvement with Chelsea Football Club, along with everyone else on the football side of the club, can be reviewed at the end of the season.
BlueCo are going nowhere, things may improve if one faction buys the other out, but that's unlikely. They need to knock this project down and rebuild it, learning from their mistakes.