The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

[Norf Tyrone]

Questions that need to be asked of UEFA

Perhaps Chelsea should start asking a few questions of themselves given the reported disgraceful behaviour of their management, officials and fans surrounding their failures in CL in recent years?

You're probably right to an extent, but it doesn't mean the relevant questions cannot be asked of an biased organisation.

[Norf Tyrone]

Gooooood morning Carlo Ancellotti....

.... and it's a big welcome to Yuri Zhirkov.

[Doogie Browser]

What of John Terry then?
Sky sports news were saying that his silence over the Man City link hints at an interest from him to listen at least?...

[Archie Mitchell]

John Terry and Mark Hughes were on holiday in the same resort last week in Dubai, before City's bid went in on Thursday night.

[Norf Tyrone]

What of John Terry then?
Sky sports news were saying that his silence over the Man City link hints at an interest from him to listen at least?...

Personally. I think it's shite, but who knows. What about Ashley Young's silence about his move to the Bridge, or Mascherano's silence about heading to Barce. Players can't come out every time there is speculation and deny the links. Otherwise they'd be in front of the press every day.

What I do know, is that Chelsea should report City to the FA at this stage. Chelsea have quite rightly been hauled over the coals for misbehaviour in the transfer market, and what City (Reportedly) are doing now breaks FA laws.

[Archie Mitchell]

I think I read somewhere that City seem to think they have acted accordingly. Not sure how they work that out though.

I think its fair to say though that all players are tapped up in some way. Some more so than others.

[ludermor]

http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/premier-league/pound200000-a-week-tempts-terry-as-manchester-city-prepare-new-pound40-million-bid-1807448.html

The indo says City will offer £40m and wages of £200k/week!!!! 
Hard to turn that down ( player and club!)

[Archie Mitchell]

Been here before with City offering big money and wages, but not sure it would be enough to tempt Terry away from the Bridge. He is Chelsea through and through and hard to see him leave this late in his career.

Good article on Chelsea's own Peter K. That man is a clown.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-1197668/Chelsea-s-Peter-K-funnier-original.html

[Norf Tyrone]

I think I read somewhere that City seem to think they have acted accordingly. Not sure how they work that out though.

I think its fair to say though that all players are tapped up in some way. Some more so than others.

I think there is a rule that states that clubs must NOT bid for a player after the other club categorically state that he is not for sale. It's sort of anti-unsettling clause.

[Minder]

What do you make of Terry pimping himself to City Norf? Leverage for a new deal at Chelsea or head turned by a possible £250k p/w ?

[Norf Tyrone]

What do you make of Terry pimping himself to City Norf? Leverage for a new deal at Chelsea or head turned by a possible £250k p/w ?

Sorry I was away all day. What happened today? What did Terry say?

[Archie Mitchell]

He hasn't said anything which is adding to the rumours. Think he met with the club on Saturday to discuss his future. It seems a bit odd that him or Chelsea hasn't come out to say that he's staying. From what I've read, he has become disillusioned with Chelsea constantly changing managers, no big name signings and a new challenge with City.

[ONeill]

Hugh's rarely too far off the mark:

Poor little rich boy
Hugh McIlvanney
Sunday Times

Apparently a major reason for the absence of a clear response from John Terry to Manchester City's money-laden overtures is the uneasiness stirred in the Chelsea captain by a sense that his present employers aren't doing enough to demonstrate their eagerness to keep him at Stamford Bridge. Isn't that poignant? Surely nobody at Chelsea is sufficiently insensitive to imagine that paying Terry a wage generally estimated at upwards of £130,000 per week can be regarded as adequate proof of the kind of cherishing he seemingly needs.

Isn't it an unbearable insult that the club owner, Roman Abramovich, hasn't personally backed up, preferably with hugs and manly Russian kisses, the uncharacteristically gushing assurances volunteered by the newly arrived manager, Carlo Ancelotti? The Italian waxed lyrical about Terry as a leader and inspiring symbol he sees as inseparable from his plans for Chelsea. But shouldn't the expression of loving appreciation take the form of a raising of the captain's wages to a level that relates more favourably to the gargantuan sums (guesses range from £200,000 to £300,000 a week) quoted in connection with Manchester City's bid for his services? You don't think so? Neither do I.

[Norf Tyrone]

There are really three schools of thought.

1. City have bid £30 to £40 million for Terry. Chelsea have turned it down. After the first offer, Chelsea told JT about the offer, and he stated his desire to remain at Chelsea for life. Terry nor Chelsea feel they are obliged to report to the press every five minutes that he still wants to stay at the Bridge.

2. City have bid £30 to £40 million for Terry. Chelsea have turned it down. After the first offer, Chelsea told JT about the offer, and he stated his desire to remain at Chelsea for life. Since then Terry (And agent) have hatched a plan to use this as a way of getting a extra few quid a week from Chelsea.

3. City have bid £30 to £40 million for Terry. Chelsea have turned it down. After the first offer, Chelsea told JT about the offer, and he stated his desire to remain at Chelsea for life. Since then City have tapped Terry up, and tempted him with a MASSIVE hike in wages. Terry wants the money. However he doesn't want to appear like a mercenary, so he needs Chelsea to accept an offer. Chelsea don't want to look like they are flogging their captain, so need Terry to hand in a transfer request.


I have seen very few direct quotes that give substance to numbers 2 and 3. Loads of a source said, Terry is believed to, and a City/Chelsea insider has said. However IF 'Mr Chelsea' wants more money, and more loyalty than the £125,000 a week he is currently on, I'll be happy to see him leave and take the £30 million.

It also be another nail in football's coffin for me.

[ONeill]

There are really three schools of thought.

1. City have bid £30 to £40 million for Terry. Chelsea have turned it down. After the first offer, Chelsea told JT about the offer, and he stated his desire to remain at Chelsea for life. Terry nor Chelsea feel they are obliged to report to the press every five minutes that he still wants to stay at the Bridge.

2. City have bid £30 to £40 million for Terry. Chelsea have turned it down. After the first offer, Chelsea told JT about the offer, and he stated his desire to remain at Chelsea for life. Since then Terry (And agent) have hatched a plan to use this as a way of getting a extra few quid a week from Chelsea.

3. City have bid £30 to £40 million for Terry. Chelsea have turned it down. After the first offer, Chelsea told JT about the offer, and he stated his desire to remain at Chelsea for life. Since then City have tapped Terry up, and tempted him with a MASSIVE hike in wages. Terry wants the money. However he doesn't want to appear like a mercenary, so he needs Chelsea to accept an offer. Chelsea don't want to look like they are flogging their captain, so need Terry to hand in a transfer request.


I have seen very few direct quotes that give substance to numbers 2 and 3. Loads of a source said, Terry is believed to, and a City/Chelsea insider has said. However IF 'Mr Chelsea' wants more money, and more loyalty than the £125,000 a week he is currently on, I'll be happy to see him leave and take the £30 million.

It also be another nail in football's coffin for me.

Excellent post. The only credance you could offer for Terry's supposed dithering is the complete managerial uncertainty year after year under Abramovich, something that surely'd piss the long-term players off.