John Terry [Merged]

[Balti]

And anyway, if John Terry wants to settle for second best from now to eternity, he can stay where he is and good luck to him. His loss.

Of course he could settle for finishing 10th ;) That said I think City will get better, but people have to understand Chelsea will also be there and at this point in time, Chelsea are in a far better position to do well than City.

Chelsea are so Massive of course ;-) That said I think that Chelsea will only get worse. You have to understand that City are in a far better position to do better than Chelsea have done in recent years. Get used to it pal.

 

[Hughesey212]

Could it be a possability that Chelski tapped up Sturridge before he was free to look at other clubs.has it not been talked about for a long time that they wanted him.I know nowt about the legal stuff so it IS a question and not a statement.

Dont mean to be a dick but any club was allowed to speak to him once his contract had run down to 6 months its perfectly legal.

 

[vincent]

Could it be a possability that Chelski tapped up Sturridge before he was free to look at other clubs.has it not been talked about for a long time that they wanted him.I know nowt about the legal stuff so it IS a question and not a statement.

Dont mean to be a dick but any club was allowed to speak to him once his contract had run down to 6 months its perfectly legal.

Correct but that deal was on the table months ago IMO.

 

[fulhamroad22]

Of course he could settle for finishing 10th ;) That said I think City will get better, but people have to understand Chelsea will also be there and at this point in time, Chelsea are in a far better position to do well than City.

Chelsea are so Massive of course ;-) That said I think that Chelsea will only get worse. You have to understand that City are in a far better position to do better than Chelsea have done in recent years. Get used to it pal.

I never said Chelsea were massive (although are probably bigger than City on a worldwide scale in terms of revenue from abroad, merchandise, marketability and stuff- just for now anyway). As I have said to many supporters, Chelsea will remain in the position they are. Abramovic is commited, I have a few friends from the CFC supporters club in the USA that have met him- he sung, cheered and was genuinely passionate for his club. He also sued a couple of newspapers for suggesting he might sell up. He also plays a terrific role in donating to charities, arranging training sessions for under privileged children and events and arrangements for supporters. He went way beyond what Bates did.

Fact is, you can only spend so much on a football team and that doesn't go beyond what Abramovic can afford (or the money that Abramovic will be making when the global economy is in growth again). You may be run by a royal family, but we are still run by a stupidly rich man too. We'll invest, you'll invest and it'll be a race for who will get it right.

...and as I have learned as a CFC fan, money isn't everything. We have spent more money than United for example, but over the past three years they surpassed everything we achieved in our moment of glory, whilst spending less money. It's all about getting the right players and putting together the right squad.

For that reason I wouldn't say City are in a much better position to do well at a later date (although inevitably, due to their wealth will have a head start in transfers meaning a slight advantage). For the next couple of seasons, at least I'd say Chelsea are in a better position as they already have a team put together (although soon the team will have to be revitalised slightly).

My predictions for next year are:

1. Chelsea/United
2. United/Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester City
5. Arsenal

...and the year after I'd say City will be 2nd or even 1st depending how well the transfers and management goes.

I'm not writing you lot off, but I also think it would be unfair and wrong to write Chelsea off.

 

[Ducado]

I would not write Chelsea off just yet, but they (like us) need some stability, I think Arsenal and the Red Dippers are going to decline

 

[fulhamroad22]

I would not write Chelsea off just yet, but they (like us) need some stability, I think Arsenal and the Red Dippers are going to decline

Indeed. I think Arsenal are very weak given their attacking resources they had last season and I think a lot of Liverpool's success last year was to do with luck.

I'd say next season will be between Chelsea and United and who knows, if City get a few defenders in they may be in a position to challenge also. Lets hope whatever we do, we can paint the front door blue.

 

[svennis pennis]

Chelsea are so Massive of course ;-) That said I think that Chelsea will only get worse. You have to understand that City are in a far better position to do better than Chelsea have done in recent years. Get used to it pal.

I never said Chelsea were massive (although are probably bigger than City on a worldwide scale in terms of revenue from abroad, merchandise, marketability and stuff- just for now anyway). As I have said to many supporters, Chelsea will remain in the position they are. Abramovic is commited, I have a few friends from the CFC supporters club in the USA that have met him- he sung, cheered and was genuinely passionate for his club. He also sued a couple of newspapers for suggesting he might sell up. He also plays a terrific role in donating to charities, arranging training sessions for under privileged children and events and arrangements for supporters. He went way beyond what Bates did.

Fact is, you can only spend so much on a football team and that doesn't go beyond what Abramovic can afford (or the money that Abramovic will be making when the global economy is in growth again). You may be run by a royal family, but we are still run by a stupidly rich man too. We'll invest, you'll invest and it'll be a race for who will get it right.

...and as I have learned as a CFC fan, money isn't everything. We have spent more money than United for example, but over the past three years they surpassed everything we achieved in our moment of glory, whilst spending less money. It's all about getting the right players and putting together the right squad.

For that reason I wouldn't say City are in a much better position to do well at a later date (although inevitably, due to their wealth will have a head start in transfers meaning a slight advantage). For the next couple of seasons, at least I'd say Chelsea are in a better position as they already have a team put together (although soon the team will have to be revitalised slightly).

My predictions for next year are:

1. Chelsea/United
2. United/Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester City
5. Arsenal

...and the year after I'd say City will be 2nd or even 1st depending how well the transfers and management goes.

I'm not writing you lot off, but I also think it would be unfair and wrong to write Chelsea off.

Fulham, are you concerned about the lack of star pull you have?

Abramovich has never managed to sign a superstar for you lot, he has tried and failed countless times, apart from the Shevchenko signing, which can be filed under EPIC FAILURE.

I cant really think of signings you have managed that have surpassed the signings we have made of, Robinho, Tevez and now Adebayor. We all know Ancelotti really rates Adebayor.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

in chelseas defense Ballack and Robben were stars.

 

[Prophet of Doom]

Chelsea are so Massive of course ;-) That said I think that Chelsea will only get worse. You have to understand that City are in a far better position to do better than Chelsea have done in recent years. Get used to it pal.

I never said Chelsea were massive (although are probably bigger than City on a worldwide scale in terms of revenue from abroad, merchandise, marketability and stuff- just for now anyway). As I have said to many supporters, Chelsea will remain in the position they are. Abramovic is commited, I have a few friends from the CFC supporters club in the USA that have met him- he sung, cheered and was genuinely passionate for his club. He also sued a couple of newspapers for suggesting he might sell up. He also plays a terrific role in donating to charities, arranging training sessions for under privileged children and events and arrangements for supporters. He went way beyond what Bates did.

Fact is, you can only spend so much on a football team and that doesn't go beyond what Abramovic can afford (or the money that Abramovic will be making when the global economy is in growth again). You may be run by a royal family, but we are still run by a stupidly rich man too. We'll invest, you'll invest and it'll be a race for who will get it right.

...and as I have learned as a CFC fan, money isn't everything. We have spent more money than United for example, but over the past three years they surpassed everything we achieved in our moment of glory, whilst spending less money. It's all about getting the right players and putting together the right squad.

For that reason I wouldn't say City are in a much better position to do well at a later date (although inevitably, due to their wealth will have a head start in transfers meaning a slight advantage). For the next couple of seasons, at least I'd say Chelsea are in a better position as they already have a team put together (although soon the team will have to be revitalised slightly).

My predictions for next year are:

1. Chelsea/United
2. United/Chelsea
3. Liverpool
4. Manchester City
5. Arsenal

...and the year after I'd say City will be 2nd or even 1st depending how well the transfers and management goes.

I'm not writing you lot off, but I also think it would be unfair and wrong to write Chelsea off.

Fair points - but your problem is deeper than the team which is still better than ours.

5 managers in two and bit years

The director of football buying players

Owner acting of his own back with his own advisors etc - what exactly do Kenyon and Buck do ?

Every player speaking for the captain except the man himself.

These are the reasons terry is considering moving

 

[svennis pennis]

in chelseas defense Ballack and Robben were stars.

Not superstars though.