Chelsea 2018-2019: Sarri, not sorry

[ztejas 43,752]

I would never take the honor of making the new thread, but here is my humble title suggestion:

Chelsea 2019-2020: Puli'ng for an upset

[G650 14,303]

4 hours ago, MoJames said:

 

Accurate 

[RichUT 1,875]

I would never take the honor of making the new thread, but here is my humble title suggestion:
Chelsea 2019-2020: Puli'ng for an upset

I think we gotta see what happens with Sarri first, but that’s a good start.

[TexArcher 38,436]

Chelsea 19/20: Puli my finger

[G650 14,303]

10 hours ago, TexArcher said:

Chelsea 19/20: Puli my finger

I'm sold.

[Longhornfan1024 1,707]

Chelsea 2019-2020: Who the fuck is driving this thing?

[MoJames 8,257]

11 hours ago, TexArcher said:

Chelsea 19/20: Puli my finger

Do it Rich.

[MoJames 8,257]

On 8/5/2018 at 11:13 AM, RichUT said:

Ok, so where is everyone’s head at regarding this season? As currently constructed, I think the ceiling is a 6th place finish. We’ve addressed almost none of our deficiencies, save for a solid signing in Jorginho. It seems like Sarri and the board plan to use this year to find out what we have with a lot of these young players. If so, I suppose I get it but I am concerned what 2 straight years without UCL football will do to the prestige of the club.

That kind of absence could impact both our ability to attract new players AND our ability to retain the elite players we have on the roster. Hazard will have one foot out the door with Courtois moving to Madrid anyway, and the sharks have already started to circle for Kanté.

Speaking of Courtois, I have no earthly idea what the board is thinking there. It’s painfully clear that he’s not signing an extension and wants to play football closer to his kids. They needed to lock up a top flight replacement this summer and at least salvage some of his value by way of a transfer fee. Total failure to get to this point by the board, and their apathy continues to negatively impact this club in material ways.

I’m sure Mo will be by shortly to admonish me for not thinking positive thoughts, but I’m tired of watching the board sit back and do nothing.

 

On 8/6/2018 at 6:19 AM, APMP said:

I think we'll find a way to compete for a Champions League spot, but ultimately come up short. I think that's another way of saying ceiling is 6th place?

I was looking for any nuggets early in the thread, but not much.

I never put together my expectations for the season so I can't give anyone shit, but seems we did better this season than most expected.

Lots of chatter early on about Tbo and his bullshit, a homeless coach, questions on Hazard's future.

Outside of the manager search, feels like it's going to be a quiet offseason.

[APMP 688]

Definitely did better than I expected. But that transfer ban is a real kick in the nuts.

To Pulisic and beyond.

[MoJames 8,257]

Tried to find some current odds in the uk on the next manager, most sites were blocked at work, but found this one.

Steve Holland 7/4

Frank Lampard 4/1

Diego Simeone 5/1

Gianfranco Zola 6/1

Nuno Espirito Santo 12/1

I'd take Steve Holland, but I don't think he'd take us. Yeah right on Simeone. I could see Zola coming in for a season, but I don't think it would be a good season. I'd rather no with Nuno.

[G650 14,303]

Gimmie some Simeone, straight to the veins. Pipe dream, but don't care.

[MoJames 8,257]

I'm digging this as our third.

[RichUT 1,875]

Yeah. That’s the one I can get behind. If I buy a shirt next year, that’ll be the one.

[MoJames 8,257]

Hazard apparently official (see transfer thread).

Good news on CHO

 

[MoJames 8,257]

Hazard before the Europa League final

But before the game, the Blues’ talisman seemed to confirm it would be his last appearance for the club.
According to the Daily Mail, Hazard told Gabon international Aubameyang: “I gave my life, my legs, my buttocks, everything.”

[MoJames 8,257]

 

[Firemans4Horn 18,314]

I’m happy/sad he’s gone from the prem. One of the best the league has seen in the last 15 years. 

[G650 14,303]

End of an era.

[MoJames 8,257]

[MoJames 8,257]

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/06/07/eden-hazard-transfer-deal-agreed


Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘Although it is with sadness we say goodbye to Eden and we made it absolutely clear to him the club wished him to stay, we respect the decision he has made to take on a new challenge in a different country and follow his childhood dream of playing for Real Madrid.

‘The memories he leaves us with will not fade. He provided all who watched Chelsea play with great entertainment and many match-winning contributions, and for that we thank Eden enormously. He has been a model professional throughout his time at the club, a wonderful individual to have around and a joy to work with. We look forward to welcoming him back to Stamford Bridge in the future.’

[MoJames 8,257]

Edens Facebook goodbye. Gonna miss him.



To my Chelsea friends and family,

You now know that I will be joining Real Madrid. It’s no secret that it was my dream to play for them since I was a young boy just scoring my first goal. I have tried my very best not to distract myself or the team through this difficult period of speculation and media attention, especially the last 6 months.

Now the Clubs have reached an agreement I hope you understand I had to pursue my next chapter, just as each and every one of you should when you have the chance to pursue your dreams. Leaving Chelsea is the biggest and toughest decision in my career to date. Now it’s in the open I would like to put on record one thing was always clear to me, I have loved every moment at Chelsea and not once did I ever consider, nor would I have left for any other Club.

I was only 21 when I joined, so I have grown up as a man and a player with all of you, you have helped me become Captain of the Belgium National team after all. There have of course been tough times, for the team as a whole and for me personally, this is professional football. However, football to me is about having a ball at my feet, playing games and enjoying every moment, we are lucky to play the beautiful game and this is always my advice to those who ask for a coaching tip! Play football and have fun!

Even when we were not playing well, I tried to do my best and this has been thanks to your amazing support. That fighting spirit, desire and the refusal to ever give up is part of the culture here at Chelsea and it comes directly from you.

When I think back over my special moments in a Chelsea shirt, there are so many, we are lucky to win many more games than we have lost. Those who know me understand it is not me to list what I have won, all I can say is each and every award both as a team and as an individual have been incredible. One day I will be able to sit down over a beer and talk about or laugh with pride about my missed penalty that set up my header to win the league against Palace, or those goals against Tottenham, Arsenal or Liverpool.

The memories are so vivid because of the atmosphere and occasion you create, I hope you always remember them with pride, as I do. Whether it’s on tour in the USA, or at Sunderland on a Tuesday night, in Russia on a Thursday, or of course EVERY game at The Bridge – you’ve always supported me and encouraged me to play football and be me – Like I have enjoyed myself I hope you have enjoyed yourselves, I am only sorry not leave with a defending award amongst my honours!

We have many great players and my proudest moments were always as part of the team. We’ve won the FA Cup, League Cups, Europa Leagues and Premier Leagues all as a family. Each one so special in its own way and of course the game in Baku a couple of weeks ago is the perfect way to sign off from a long tough season after the World Cup.

Chelsea and especially Chelsea fans will always be special to me and next season I will look for your results first. I hope that we are drawn against each other in the Champions League next season and every season so we can meet again.

Before I go, one last thank you to everyone at the Club for their tremendous effort as we lived through every moment. To all of my ex-Colleagues we will say our goodbyes at the right time but I must thank the owner Mr Abramovich and his board for helping me realise not one, but two dreams, my first in becoming a Chelsea player and today my second, becoming a player at Real Madrid.

I wish each and every one of you the very best my friends.

Eden

[MoJames 8,257]

Haha

[ztejas 43,752]

19 hours ago, MoJames said:

Now the Clubs have reached an agreement I hope you understand I had to pursue my next chapter, just as each and every one of you should when you have the chance to pursue your dreams.

What a great apology, especially this line. 

Durant could have saved a lot of face with a declaration like that when he went to GS. 

True class and hope he finds success at Real. If Pulisic can replace even half of his production it will be a huge win for the club. 

[MoJames 8,257]

[G650 14,303]

23 hours ago, MoJames said:

Haha
 

Lol.