Unionjack

This is going to be a BIG problem for us I think. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6497807/Chelsea-aim-buy-British-bid-comply-Premier-League-rules.html Chelsea aim to buy British in bid to comply with Premier League rules as six homegrown players could leave Chelsea will focus their attentions on the British market in the next two windows The Blues want new homegrown talent to comply with quota rules next season Six current homegrown players face uncertain futures under Maurizio Sarri They include Gary Cahill, Cesc Fabregas, Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses

I just see thisin the Sunday Times mate. Printed it all out cause you only get the 1st paragraph unless you join and then you only get 4 free views! Chelsea ‘alerted to racist fan in 2014’ https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/chelsea-alerted-to-racist-fan-in-2014-c75qxnx2l Chelsea were alerted to the presence of the supporter at the centre of the Raheem Sterling race row and a group of fans chanting racist abuse at Stamford Bridge as far back as January 2014. Colin Wing was the supporter accused of racially abusing Sterling during last Saturday’s match against Manchester City. After being identified by press and television images, he denied that he had called the England player a “******* black ****”, insisting that he had used the word “Manc” rather than “black”. Wing and three other fans have been banned from attending matches while the club and police investigate the incident. However, another Chelsea fan has told The Sunday Times that Wing had been part of a group using the same racist term at a match nearly five years ago and that he then wrote to the club to complain. Josh Smaller had taken his then 10-year-old son to see the Premier League fixture against Manchester United in January 2014. They sat in the Matthew Harding stand — the same part of the ground where Wing was pictured last weekend. As the game progressed, a group of fans three or four rows behind them launched a series of verbal assaults which, as well as the phrase “******* black ****”, included derogatory terms for Hispanic players and “every swear word going”. Most were directed at United players but Chelsea’s Fernando Torres was also a target. Smaller, a firefighter who was not unaccustomed to bad language, felt particularly uncomfortable because he was with his young son. The pair subsequently wrote to the club, with Smaller’s son penning a hand-written note revealing how upset the fans’ abuse had left him. Chelsea thanked them for getting in touch and asked for further information to help them identify the individuals, which Smaller provided. They heard no more of the matter. He then saw the photo in last week’s Sunday Times in which Wing featured prominently among those abusing Sterling. Television footage appeared to show him calling the Manchester City star a “******* black ****”. Smaller recognised Wing from the group who had used the term in 2014. His son agreed it was the same man. The Sterling incident came five days before Chelsea supporters were accused of anti-semitic chanting at their Europa League tie against Vidi in Budapest. The club reacted with a strong statement that said “individuals that can’t summon the brain-power to comprehend this simple message and are found to have shamed the club by using anti-semitism or racist words or actions will face the strongest possible action from the club”. Uefa are awaiting the referee’s report from the game. If Chelsea are found guilty they face a partial ground closure for one or more future European matches at Stamford Bridge. It was reported last night that fans in Budapest were pictured holding a Chelsea Headhunters flag featuring Nazi insignia. A spokesperson for Chelsea said: “We always act robustly to any report of inappropriate behaviour by our fans and impose bans. Sometimes we do not always have sufficient information to identify the culprits, though we do have a dedicated section within our matchday programme asking spectators to inform us if they have seen anything untoward. “It was only late in the game last Saturday that we saw the allegations made on social media about a small section of our fans and we instantly dispatched stewards to the relevant area to ensure that the police could make inquiries.”

The guy even cocks up when theres no pressure on him at all. Morata makes HILARIOUS blunder while filming advert Alvaro Morata makes a hilarious blunder while filming an advert. He tries scoring a goal against an amateur player, but misses, leaving him embarrassed. https://www.express.co.uk/videos/562277/Morata-makes-HILARIOUS-blunder-while-filming-advert

The problem is and has been for many decades that the media is stronger than anything else. They are all powerful and answer to no laws. They can make or break you, build up or tear down any views on any subject you can think of. They lie, omit and bend facts and only tell us what 'THEY' want us to know. Almost as bad as politicians and the old Bill.

Well I know we will always love him!

Heres one of his other faces

Never really got on with the guy myself, All the young impressionable blues hanging on his every word like he was some hero. Had a big set to with him outsifde the Bridge one day. Standing there shaking his collection box in everyones faces. Got to blows then everyone joined in. Went to his bar 3 or 4 times. We mellowed out over the years but never friends. Allways told him he used to be a twat that fat git Mariner the same. Used to start stuff off and disappear . Or stand there when it was finished with his hands in the air. Grrrr. The club has no room at all to preach about racism. Can peeps remember when the ship sold those Chelsea Hooligans On Tour T shirts! Yet was going on about stamping it out.

It was a part of an interview Pep made ranting about some racism. Made it look like he was racist more or less. Cant find vid online. Maybe SL will have more luck

Playing devils advocate but we could be on the other side of the fence with our manager wanting CHO or Ampadu. These aren't bad players its purely because they don't float Sarris boat fully yet. I'm still having faith in Sarri so I don't mind if he wants a player he thinks will suit us I'll say go for it. If we are going to do summet lets jump in fully I reckon eh Might not be what WE want tho.

From what Ive read Barca wants him on loan for cover for Umititi. I also read they INQUIRED about Cahil too I dont mind them both going anywhere but don't like leaving us with less cover than we have, Tho we could use Dave as CB and use Zappa in emergency. Lets hope Sarri really wants a new CB

I'd jump on either Cavani or Higuain to be honest. Theres always Carol of course who I see is nice and fresh after not playing since Jan 2nd I'm just watching lol

Its looking we are going to be needing a paddle as we don't have many options open for a striker do we.

I hate both north London teams mate

This would make a lot of sense with Eden SUPPOSEDLY on his way. Depending of course whether the rolling boy gos there. Real Madrid prepared to pay £4m to replace Santiago Solari with Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1059466/Real-Madrid-Santiago-Solari-Manchester-United-Jose-Mourinho-La-Liga-Premier-League-news

In general I do agree about the 30+ contracts but theres always some phenom that breaks the mold eh. Daves not the fastest nor the best passer but for at least now its his head,defending and leadership we need . Let him stay with the CBs till really needed. Get a faster LB/LWB we can send up n down and cover the LAM/LW (whoever it may be) How I see it anyway.

This is what I'm thinking too mate, As RM are reportedly getting in trouble with FFP apparently AND as it looks they seem to have an abundance of creative players. Like us they are in need of goal scorers. Eden is not that man they need for that job. So they might be open to the Isco swap so they still have a wedge to spend on a striker. Im quite surprized we haven't been offered and strongly linked with Bale. Who probably would actually score a few goals.

OHHH PLEEEEEZE!!!! Ideal! Sadly I can't see it. I think we shall be Martialless and stuck with Willian I'm afraid. I should have more faith but just going on other seasons lol

He would be pretty much ideal if purely for the PL proven and established in the country part. But I do really want Icardi if at all possible.

I hear ya about the refs mate and believe me I've thought the same myself alot of times But I find that whoever I've asked and whatever team they support, not only in England, that they have all said the refs are not fair to them. I would love to be clever enough and have the patience to keep logs of names,times,places etc to do a proper comparison. It surprises me that nobody has I know thru time we have had refs that seem to have summet against us. And Mou tried to turn it into some personal vendetta of the refs Vs us but I really not sure it went that far. MAYBE sometimes they got TOO strict for some reason. Dunno. But I do think the media have never been our best mate.

With Manure and Victimpool playing tomorrow everywhere I look is full of their crap. I know after these years it shouldn't get to me but I must admit yes it irks me!! What pisses me off is that even the seasons we ruled the PL it was like the media were always just ready to pounce on us at every little blip. It winds me up. My question is what was the media build up before the Shitty game like? And what was it like after we as the only team in England to beat them? I'm guessing as they and Victimpool are the medias good guys that the headlines were similar to "Man City robbed by poor Chelsea" - "Lucky Chelsea steal win from Amazing City" and other kak.

After reading all thats been said about Dave both on here and elsewhere it sounds like he has split our fans down the middle this season. From what I can put together he hasn't been himself defensively which I find very strange as he has to me always been Mr Reliable. Ive never thought of him that much going forward but always liked the idea of having him able to find a big target head in the box from distance. But seens thats been missing too. Dave to me is a defender and thats not bad as he offers great support to the CBs. But that does mean we have to utilize the LB and right now Alonso just isn't doing it is he. I really did expect Emerson to step up after his great start last season and he has shown glimpses that hes still capable. But not sure capable is emough for us right now. We need more. We are lacking proper leaders in the team and with Cahill,Cescy off means losing even more good footballing heads nut watching Dave against Shitty warmed my heart towards him after reading so much negativity but I love the guy and so want him to prove his doubters wrong.

Theres still a chance if we show rel interest in him we could get the guy. Just been reading that he is still not happy under Mou and why he hasn't signed a new contract. I reckon if Sarri was to step up and tell him he was NEEDED it could turn his head.

I would like to give the lad some time as Jorgis stand in. Hes got all the skills needed for the job and he won't get bullied about being very good defensively. And with Cescy more than likely off it would let us put money elsewhere we need it.

I must admit to feeling a bit iffy about him when we were 1st linked to him but been thinking about it, reading peeps comments and checking up on him and think he might actually do good with us. OK I know hes going to be dear but this day and age what player of any worth isn't going to be. And I think as he is quite dynamic he would do well under Sarri. I would prefer a more prolific goal scorer/assister tho to be honest as we are crying out for lads that can find the goal and might prefer his team mate Sancho but I can't see that happening any time soon.

He would need to bring in a psychiatrist t to sort his head out. Maybe get them to sort out Morata at the same time.