The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

Norf Tyrone · June 18, 2011, 12:20:42 AM

Interesting quotes from Modric tonight....

"I would like to go to Chelsea. A lot of players would like to go there and play for Chelsea because it is one of the best clubs in the world, and so do I. I would like to play there. But we will see what will happen. Chelsea are a great club, they play in the Champions League every year, they have great players, they are ambitious and have an ambitious owner who wants to invest in the club and make it win the Champions League, the Premier League and other titles.

"They are going in a great direction and everything about the club is very good. They [Chelsea] are the only one who sent an offer and they are at the moment my first choice."

new devil · June 18, 2011, 02:50:56 PM

I'd say that would all change if united made an offer

Norf Tyrone · June 18, 2011, 03:03:34 PM

Quote from: new devil on June 18, 2011, 02:50:56 PM
I'd say that would all change if united made an offer

Maybe. Maybe not.

I just think it's great as it's a real kick in the balls for Spurs!

GalwayBayBoy · June 18, 2011, 04:38:57 PM

Quote from: new devil on June 18, 2011, 02:50:56 PM
I'd say that would all change if united made an offer

I'm sure he could have mentioned united if he had wanted to. Sounds like he wants to stay in London but not at Spurs.

Doogie Browser · June 20, 2011, 11:49:33 AM

Looks like the Porto manager Villas-Boas is going to get the Chelsea job now

AQMP · June 20, 2011, 11:56:30 AM

Quote from: Doogie Browser on June 20, 2011, 11:49:33 AM
Looks like the Porto manager Villas-Boas is going to get the Chelsea job now

Yep Guardian reporting it's a done deal, but Hiddink might still be coming in a coaching/director role. Have to confess I don't know much about this guy

Norf Tyrone · June 22, 2011, 03:14:20 AM

It will be a bad day if Chelsea appoint AVB. The first time ever I'll be older than the Chelsea boss!

AQMP · June 22, 2011, 02:45:05 PM

Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas confirmed as Chelsea manager. Speaks fluent English so has one up on John Terry already.

Boycey · June 22, 2011, 02:55:43 PM

Yet another example of a world gone mad, £13million transfer fee for a manager

GalwayBayBoy · June 22, 2011, 03:26:12 PM

Quote from: Boycey on June 22, 2011, 02:55:43 PM
Yet another example of a world gone mad, £13million transfer fee for a manager

Roman has already shelled out 60 odd million on paying off various management staff. Sure what's another 13m?

ross4life · June 22, 2011, 04:19:57 PM

Tipped to be the new Mourinho so no pressure then & like Jose he'll probably bring some of the Porto players to Chelsea with him like Falcao,Hulk etc..

AQMP · June 29, 2011, 09:50:35 AM

Roberto Di Matteo to become Villas-Boas' first signing.

On the face of it, seems like a good move.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/29/roberto-di-matteo-chelsea-assistant

Norf Tyrone · July 08, 2011, 10:43:54 PM

Why oh why wasn't Essien sold when the chance arose!

Norf Tyrone · July 13, 2011, 11:00:44 AM

First friendly and a 3-0 win. Good to see Torres scoring, but what a goal by Benayoun!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOXj5m90Xt4

Norf Tyrone · August 11, 2011, 11:43:03 PM

So pre season is over and the fun's about to start again.

For once I am kind of glad that Chelsea's transfer activity has been moderate and bar the Modric saga, low key. So far just the two players in for £9 million (Courtois and Romeu) and six out. With roughly 15 million coming in from the likes of Zhirkov, Cork and Tore.

Of course it's expected that Lukaku will join too for around 18 million, but that's still to be confirmed.

I don't think at this stage that what we have is enough to win the league, but I think it's the right strategy. If rumours are true, Hiddink has been influencing Roman that a long term strategy re managers is required. Hence the young manager and all the sub 21 year olds in the in box. Definately the right think to do, even if it means a season or two with no league title.

What is definately required is a play maker a la Modric or someone of his ilk. However I think we are going to pay over the odds on Modric. We should be using the Fabregas price tag as an example to Spurs of the valuation in the current marker. Personally I'd have dropped interest weeks ago, and went after plan B. Maybe that's what they are doing. Who knows!

Up top Chelsea are very over subscribed when you consider, Kalou, Anelka, Drogba, Sturridge, Lukaku, and Torres. So I'd be surprised if one or two aren't culled before the end of the month. Considering the ACN is coming up, I'd imagine Kalou may go.

Tough opener on Sunday. The start of the AVB era! And the start of the whinging, and crying again!