The Official Chelsea Thread [Vol 3]
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wjb said:
You looked good yesterday, our toughest test so far for sure.
Even on current form I'd back you in a head to head against Utd Arsenal or Spurs, so I'd agree you'll be a strong contender for top 4, maybe even 3rd.
I agree. Though it's a long season and there's a chance the Chelsea squad are just enjoying the new manager honeymoon period. Will be interesting to see what happens in the second half of the season. Chelsea have a small squad now and the some of the younger players are already showing signs of tiredness.Even on current form I'd back you in a head to head against Utd Arsenal or Spurs, so I'd agree you'll be a strong contender for top 4, maybe even 3rd.
jammy-git said:
wjb said:
You looked good yesterday, our toughest test so far for sure.
Even on current form I'd back you in a head to head against Utd Arsenal or Spurs, so I'd agree you'll be a strong contender for top 4, maybe even 3rd.
I agree. Though it's a long season and there's a chance the Chelsea squad are just enjoying the new manager honeymoon period. Will be interesting to see what happens in the second half of the season. Chelsea have a small squad now and the some of the younger players are already showing signs of tiredness.Even on current form I'd back you in a head to head against Utd Arsenal or Spurs, so I'd agree you'll be a strong contender for top 4, maybe even 3rd.
We've had the worst crop of injuries I can remember at Chelsea in modern times, generally our medical staff are the best in the league at keeping players fit.
We could genuinely say we have at least 2 players competing for every position in the team at the moment.
Hopefully James gets a decent run out today. I have a feeling he is the best of the lot when it comes to our youth players, and would be great to show it.
As an aside, I think Kovacic has been a standout so far for us this season. The lack of goals and assists is a shame, but his overall play (in particular, his ability to take people on and break a press) has been brilliant. As much as I love a player who can dictate pace (like Jorginho), if RLC is coming back in the form he left us in, then a Kova - Kante - RLC midfield 3 could be fantastic.
As an aside, I think Kovacic has been a standout so far for us this season. The lack of goals and assists is a shame, but his overall play (in particular, his ability to take people on and break a press) has been brilliant. As much as I love a player who can dictate pace (like Jorginho), if RLC is coming back in the form he left us in, then a Kova - Kante - RLC midfield 3 could be fantastic.
Great to see the youngsters standing up to the challenge even though it wasn't the toughest of tests. The transfer ban could well be the best thing to happen to our club for years with Frank and Jody's belief and confidence in the youth we have. Win, lose or draw at the moment, I feel we are moving in the right direction and although not expecting it, any success in the next couple of years would be a welcome bonus. I feel more proud of our team now than I have for quite a while.
monty999 said:
Great to see the youngsters standing up to the challenge even though it wasn't the toughest of tests. The transfer ban could well be the best thing to happen to our club for years with Frank and Jody's belief and confidence in the youth we have. Win, lose or draw at the moment, I feel we are moving in the right direction and although not expecting it, any success in the next couple of years would be a welcome bonus. I feel more proud of our team now than I have for quite a while.
It's a weird one for me! It's great seeing the youngsters play, certainly gives me a lot pride. But then we're Chelsea, we win trophies despite the ups and downs. So if we get to the end of the season without winning anything, I still see it as a disappointing season in most respects!I don't like making excuses other clubs do and I know Frank has that mentality too.
ChevyChase77 said:
It's a weird one for me! It's great seeing the youngsters play, certainly gives me a lot pride. But then we're Chelsea, we win trophies despite the ups and downs. So if we get to the end of the season without winning anything, I still see it as a disappointing season in most respects!
I don't like making excuses other clubs do and I know Frank has that mentality too.
Exactly how long have you been supporting the Blues ?? Do you not remember life before 2003 when we were used to not winning and before we started the Russian revolution and not so many people hated us !!I don't like making excuses other clubs do and I know Frank has that mentality too.
Tweet from Joe Edwards (One of the Chelsea youth coaches - now promoted to first team) with a pic of his under 8 kids a few years back.
Reece James and Marc Guehi in this pic together with Sam Cummings (Goalie, on the bench last night) , Conner Gallagher (Loan at Charlton) and Dujon Sterling (Loan at Wigan)
Also has Rhian Brewster who Liverpool nicked off us and Povedo Ocampo - now at Man City, and Taylor-Crossdale who was realeased in the summer and is now at Fulham.
And this was just one years intake,
TwigtheWonderkid said:
WE started winning stuff on a regular basis in 1997.
Yes, a couple of FA cups, a league cup and uefa cup but not good enough, nor expected, to challenge for the real accolades of league or champions league until Roman came with his cash. We were a bit of a decent 'cup side' (bit like Arsenal have been for quite a few years) and no body minded that but the minute you splash a bit of cash and start to dominate everyone hates you.monty999 said:
ChevyChase77 said:
It's a weird one for me! It's great seeing the youngsters play, certainly gives me a lot pride. But then we're Chelsea, we win trophies despite the ups and downs. So if we get to the end of the season without winning anything, I still see it as a disappointing season in most respects!
I don't like making excuses other clubs do and I know Frank has that mentality too.
Exactly how long have you been supporting the Blues ?? Do you not remember life before 2003 when we were used to not winning and before we started the Russian revolution and not so many people hated us !!I don't like making excuses other clubs do and I know Frank has that mentality too.
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