Chelsea Thread - 2023/24

[halfcenturyup]

That would explain why they're playing Burn at left back over him. Burn is causing them big problems defensively at the moment.

I know a few Geordies and they're fuming that Burn keeps getting picked left back over Hall and can't understand why.

Seems now its quite obvious the obligation to buy him depends on how many games he starts and they're worried about that obligation.

It's an absolute disgrace to the leadership of the Premier League that it is the financial experts making more sense explaining tactical decisions as well now, not just regulatory and compliance issues, rather than actual football people. What a mess.

 

[waspish]

No idea why they aren’t playing him.

The obligation was widely reported at the time of the deal.

Newcastle transfer news: Lewis Hall completes move from Chelsea in deal worth up to £35m

Newcastle have signed Lewis Hall from Chelsea; 18-year-old had recently agreed in principle a new contract at Stamford Bridge; Hall, a boyhood Newcastle fan, said: Im very proud. Its a big club and I cant wait to get started

www.skysports.com

Lewis Hall: Newcastle sign Chelsea defender on loan before permanent deal next summer - BBC Sport

Chelsea defender Lewis Hall will make his move to Newcastle permanent at the end of the season for a fee of up to £35m.

www.bbc.com

I did find the wording on Newcastle’s official website to be interesting and different from sky and bbc though. They say the obligation bit is dependent on certain performances criteria being met.

Newcastle United sign Lewis Hall - Newcastle United

Newcastle United have signed defender Lewis Hall on a season-long loan from Chelsea

www.nufc.co.uk

Once it's written in "obligation to buy" that goes on the books straight away!

 

[Vialli98]

Once it's written in "obligation to buy" that goes on the books straight away!

Is this actually true?

 

[the blue panther]

Was he ever creative? I don't think we signed him for his creativity, though he was pretty good passer. That's Enzo's job, also Palmer, Jackson etc. Caicedo, for me, has been excellent in the areas I thought he'd be excellent in. He's a brilliant ball winner, snuffs out attacks really well, senses danger and plugs gaps really well. He can be a bit rash and reckless sometimes (he's escaped a couple of blatant red cards this season imo) but other than his slow and underwhelming start to the season, he's performed to a really high standard this season.

I think you misunderstood me - I was talking specifically about the 4 you mentioned not being very creative. No disrespect, but I regard those 4 as more like giving you a big strong engine room. This may well be because I've been spoiled by a creative combo of David Silva, Yaya, KDB, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Gundogan and Foden over the last decade or so.

 

[Vialli98]

I think you misunderstood me - I was talking specifically about the 4 you mentioned not being very creative. No disrespect, but I regard those 4 as more like giving you a big strong engine room. This may well be because I've been spoiled by a creative combo of David Silva, Yaya, KDB, Bernardo Silva, Mahrez, Gundogan and Foden over the last decade or so.

Ah gotcha my bad. I've re-read your post and I definitely misunderstood.

I think you're right to an extent but I would say that with Enzo, Palmer, Jackson and potentially one of Mudryk and Madueke on the pitch supplemented by Gallagher who does have a little creative streak in him, there is enough creativity there to work with. It's not in the same stratosphere as that City team you mention there of course.

 

[waspish]

Is this actually true?

Yes

 

[bennyboy]

Could be wrong it happens a lot but Chelsea's main problem is not selling players but selling them for a profit.

 

[Ballymagash Blue]

Marina Granovskaia linked to secret payments by former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Powerful chief executive of Chelsea under Abramovich appears in documents showing offshore payments by oligarch

www.theguardian.com

When the charges arising from this investigation finally land it will be a huge story.

 

[waspish]

Marina Granovskaia linked to secret payments by former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich

Powerful chief executive of Chelsea under Abramovich appears in documents showing offshore payments by oligarch

www.theguardian.com

When the charges arising from this investigation finally land it will be a huge story.

Yep and Chelsea's hedge fund owners will fight it to the death because they are that serious it be unprecedented what the premier could do to them! That's just the of books payments to players they signed, players that we were after Arsenal were after! The PSR breaking which could be up to 10+ points deduction could mean it be another season they don't get champs league next season!

 

[StillBluessinceHydeRoad]

The evidence against Granovskaia comes courtesy ov the Cyprus Leaks project and could therefore be subject to the same reservations we had about the Der Spiegel leaks. We know they were stolen not leaked and were of little significance as evidence of financial irregularities. I think if anyone should wait before condemning Chelsea it should be City fans.