Vesper

his stats versus last season are shambolic

they are starting a 17yo in MF

oh, no doubt, they are RW shit politically from that article: Simon Fox, the chief executive of Trinity Mirror, said the five national newspapers would remain editorially independent. “The Mirror is not going to go right-wing and the Express is not going to go leftwing,” he told the Guardian. “They will absolutely all have editorial independence. Decisions on what goes into each title will be entirely down to the editors.”

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Richard Desmond, the pornographer (but no ties to West Ham, as far as I know, as their (West Ham) pornographer owners were David Gold (now dead) and David Sullivan), sold the Express to Reach plc (formerly Trinity Mirror) in 2018 for £200m. Trinity Mirror buys Express and Star in £200m deal Richard Desmond agrees to sell newspapers along with celebrity magazine OK! https://www.theguardian.com/business/2018/feb/09/trinity-mirror-buys-express-star-127m-deal-richard-desmond-ok The owner of the Mirror newspaper group has sealed a £200m deal with Richard Desmond to buy his Express and Star national titles, as well as the celebrity magazine OK! Trinity Mirror, the publisher of the Labour-supporting Daily and Sunday Mirror as well as the Sunday People, has paid £126.7m for Desmond’s Brexit-supporting titles. The company has also agreed to invest £70.4m in staff pension schemes through to 2027. The company’s share price surged nearly 15% in early trading, with investors buoyed by the financial benefits and cost saving opportunities of one of the most significant mergers among British national newspapers in decades.

Chelsea confirm late major blow ahead of Newcastle United clash at St James' Park Chelsea won't have Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline for their Premier League clash against Newcastle United at St James' Park. https://www.newcastleworld.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/Chelsea-confirm-late-major-blow-ahead-of-newcastle-united-clash-at-st-james-park-4423027 Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino will serve a one-match touchline ban against Newcastle United this afternoon (kick-off 3pm). The Argentine picked up his third yellow card of the campaign in the 4-4 draw with Manchester City last time out after storming onto the pitch to confront referee Anthony Taylor. The news has come as a surprise to many Chelsea fans with Pochettino's suspension not reported in the media until late on Friday night. Two of Pochettino’s three bookings came earlier this season against Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley. "We have to be more flexible - we are too square with things," Pochettino said. "That also doesn’t help the relationship. "Sometimes we are frustrated because we were talking in the last managers' meeting [about this]. The coaches need to be more involved in these decisions. "It’s not only one coach that thinks like this. We all have full respect for the referees. We understand perfectly that their job is really tough.

Chelsea's worst case scenario as FFP problems force Premier League relegation Chelsea could be the next club to face a points deduction or even relegation - Express Sport looks at the worse case scenario for the Blues. https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1837316/Chelsea-news-FFP-Premier-League-relegation Chelsea will be watching on nervously along with Manchester City as the dust settles from Everton's damaging 10-point deduction this season, leaving them in danger of relegation. That is because the punishment could be far greater for the Premier League duo, with accusations of breaching Financial Fair Play rules in the top-flight. They now face scrutiny over their dealings, with the threat of a catastrophic relegation hanging perilously above them. It is a scenario that no Chelsea fan would ever want to entertain. The club have been part of the Premier League fabric since its conception in 1992 and their five titles between 2004-05 and 2016-17 speak to its dominance at different points under Roman Abramovich. But their success could also come at a price, particularly as the Russian's dealings are being scrutinised while he was owner of the club. Allegations have been made that the billionaire made secret payments off the books involving transfers, and if they are proven to be true, the Blues face the threat of a heavy punishment if they are found to have breached the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. It is an issue Todd Boehly's ownership group BlueCo have been keen to resolve since it surfaced in their due diligence checks, yet it is under their rule that the club could slide into the second tier for the first time since 1991. With the potential threat of points deductions and even relegation on the cards, Express Sport imagines what life could look like for Chelsea in the worst case scenario... Player exodus Chelsea have splashed out over £1billion on players since Boehly's arrival in May 2022 and snapped up some big names in the process, breaking the £100million barrier twice in the space of eight months. But no one would seriously expect players such as Enzo Fernandez, Christopher Nkunku, Moises Caicedo and Mykhaylo Mudryk to stay at the club, despite only signing their eight-year contracts a year ago. For one, Chelsea would need to drastically cut their wage bill - meaning anyone on over £80,000-a-week would need to go, which applies to two-thirds of their squad. And in the players' minds, there is no reason to stick around at a club that would have to wait two seasons just to have the chance to qualify for European competition again. The best thing about promoting Cobham graduates such as Reece James, Conor Gallagher and Armando Broja to the first team is their loyalty to the club. Much like Juventus when the club were demoted to the Serie B after the Calciopoli scandal in 2006, some of the Italian club's biggest names including Gianluigi Buffon and Alessandro Del Piero remained in Turin. James, Gallagher and Broja may feel that same obligation to stick around and try to haul Chelsea back into the top flight, but there is no doubt relegation would spark a huge rush for the exit. Losing their best coach in years Chelsea have appointed a host of fine managers over the years before their acrimonious departures, and Maurizio Sarri remains the only boss to have left Stamford Bridge on his own terms after joining Juventus in 2019. Pochettino could follow suit if the west London club dropped out of the Premier League. Pochettino is a loyal character, as proven by his five-year stint with Tottenham when he remained with the club while Real Madrid and Manchester United tried to lure him to their respective dugouts. But as a top coach, it would do Pochettino a disservice to his own profile as a manager to force him to work in the second tier for at least one season. Much like how Carlo Ancelotti jumped ship at Everton as soon as Real came calling, few could blame Pochettino for clutching onto the life thrown to him from one of Europe's elite if the Chelsea ship starts to sink. Struggle to return How many clubs have sunk to the Championship and just... stayed there? It is one of the toughest, most competitive leagues in the world and putting together a promotion challenge requires as much grit as it does finesse, not only with signings but finding the right balance between a solid backline and free-scoring attack. Teams such as Bolton, Sunderland and Coventry have all suffered financial problems since leaving the Premier League and none of those three clubs have won promotion back to the top flight. The initial relegation will be quick and painful, but the journey back to the top would represent a massive challenge - even for a club of Chelsea's reputation. New stadium plans shelved Reductions in prize money, sponsorship and gate receipts will all be heavily affected as they slip into the Championship and the timing probably couldn't be worse to begin redeveloping Stamford Bridge. Boehly had promised to invest billions into the club to ensure their beloved home could be taken into the 21st Century. Alas, attendances are likely to fall in the scenario where they drop out of the Premier League and it would be hard to justify building a 60,000-seater arena when their future is uncertain. After years of delays and planning permission failures, Chelsea might be tempted to abandon their plans altogether.

The FA chairwoman is Debbie Hewitt. Massive Pool fan, so there is that. Debbie Hewitt appointed first chairwoman of Football Association https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/debbie-hewitt-appointed-first-chairwoman-of-football-association-tlk8b5b63 The FA is to appoint a chairwoman for the first time in its 157-year history. The Times revealed in March that Debbie Hewitt, the former chief executive of the RAC who was appointed MBE for services to business and the public sector in 2011, had been identified as the successor to Greg Clarke, who was forced to resign over comments he made during a calamitous appearance before MPs. The episode proved hugely damaging to the organisation. Clarke, 63, referred to black footballers as “coloured”, said Asians were predisposed to work in IT and suggested that female players did not like the ball being kicked hard at them. Hewitt will be charged with leading the FA’s bid for the 2030 World Cup but her appointment should also help to enhance the reputation of the organisation. A statement issued by Wembley officials this morning said the FA board has nominated the 57-year-old to become chair with effect from January 2022. While about 100 applications were submitted, the statement said Hewitt, a lifelong Liverpool fan who lives in Cheshire, was a unanimous choice of the seven-member selection panel that was led by the independent non-executive FA director Kate Tinsley. “The panel were in full agreement that she has the outstanding chair and governance expertise, across an extensive range of business sectors, as well as the proven leadership qualities and character required for the role,” the FA statement said. “Debbie has an extensive non-executive career spanning over 15 years in listed, private equity backed and privately-owned companies, across many different sectors. “She’s currently the non-executive Chair of Visa Europe, The Restaurant Group plc, BGL Group and White Stuff. “After six years at The Restaurant Group plc, she will step down from this business when she joins the FA in January. She’s previously held non-executive Chair roles at Moss Bros plc, Evander Group, HR Owen plc and the HPI Group. Debbie was awarded an MBE in 2011 for services to business and the public sector.” Hewitt said: “I’m delighted to be nominated for the role of Non-Executive Chair of The Football Association.” “As the events in recent months have shown, this is a significant moment in time for English football, with a clear purpose for all stakeholders to secure the long-term health of the game at all levels. “I’ve been passionate about football from a very young age and I’m excited by the opportunity to play my part in shaping the future of something that means so much to so many. “I’m looking forward to working alongside our CEO Mark Bullingham and the team across Wembley Stadium and St George’s Park, and relish the opportunity to Chair an organisation that has the potential to be a very positive force for good throughout the game and across society.” Tinsley said: “This is an excellent appointment for the FA and English football in general. “Debbie was the outstanding candidate from a talented and experienced field. She immediately demonstrated her passion and ability to positively influence the direction of the FA on a domestic and global stage, providing strong and principled leadership along the way.” The interim chair Peter McCormick added: “We’re delighted to nominate Debbie as our new Chair. Her experience across many different areas of business and general approach will allow her to work collaboratively across the game, while providing her own insight, experience and judgment on the issues that matter most. I very much look forward to working with her.” The FA Council will be asked to formally ratify Hewitt’s appointment at its next meeting on 22 July 2021. Clarke was paid about £190,000 a year for what is officially a three-days-a-week position.

maybe they send Portsmouth to a French pub league, lolol Le Pompey

it is a possibilty

fucking Gary Neville saying that N'Golo Kante (lol he left on a free), Kalidou Koulibaly, and Edouard Mendy sales were dodgy and UEFA needs to investigate and perhaps ban us from Europe seriously???? wtf the Saudis bought of dozens of players and paid crazy money for some but they paid us a COMBINED £36m for all three (Kante was on a free) come on that is £12m a player! we took big losses he is a fucking cunt

Giorgio Scalvini has admitted that he watched AC Milan when he was growing up as a kid and that Thiago Silva became his idol because of his time with the Rossoneri. https://sempremilan.com/atalanta-star-scalvini-milan-idol Scalvini spoke on the Chiamarsi Bomber YouTube channel and he answered a question about who his role model is, to which he responded by naming the Brazilian. “Since I was a child I have followed Thiago Silva, at Milan he was my idol and source of inspiration for his character, charisma and sense of leadership. I also admired the Brazilian in France and now at Chelsea, I have always liked him a lot as a defender.” It was actually reported in Spain that Milan have set their sights on Scalvini of Atalanta and he is considered a main target in the 2024 summer transfer window. At 19 years old, Scalvini has been one of the most impressive young defenders in the league and the feeling is that the time might soon come to leave Atalanta.

Promising Chelsea star who has played nine times this season keen on Man City move https://www.caughtoffside.com/2023/11/23/promising-Chelsea-star-who-has-played-nine-times-this-season-keen-on-man-city-move/ Chelsea full-back Ian Maatsen is believed to be very keen on a potential move to Premier League champions Man City. The Manchester club have been heavily linked to the young defender as left-back is an area in the City squad that is not rich with natural talent in that role. Maatsen enjoyed a successful loan spell at Burnley last season as they were promoted back to the Premier League but has failed to break into the Chelsea starting 11 this season under Mauricio Pochettino. The Dutch star has played nine times for the Blues this season, with only two being starts, and it is clear that he is down the pecking order in London, therefore, a move would benefit his career and development. According to Football Insider, Maatsen is keen on a move to Man City as he is believed to want to play more regularly. It is uncertain if this is the right move for the 21-year-old if this is his goal but the player must see an opportunity as Pep Guardiola currently plays left-footed central defenders in that role. Chelsea recently extended the full-back’s deal until June 2025 to ensure that they don’t lose him for free and that may pay off as Maatsen is drawing interest ahead of the January transfer window.

btw, if anyone is wondering why Chels the club is under the cosh for what an EX owner did, it is because of the British legal concept of veil of incorporation Veil of incorporation connotes the legal assumption that a corporation or company is a distinct and separate entity or that a corporation possesses a distinct legal personality such that the acts of a corporation are distinct from the acts of its shareholders, directors or managers thereby exempting them from liability for corporate actions.

I actually think they may look at it the other way they either smash us both or lose control no 2 clubs are bigger than the league as a whole

Cristiano Ronaldo and Ferenc Puskas are the only European men to have scored more goals than Lukaku in senior international football history.

I have a bad feeling about all this. My father thinks Citeh and Chels may well get relegated, and he is normally one optimistic Swede. 😢

insane 14 nil annihilation by France of Gibraltar (it could have easily been closing in on 20) crazy goals especially Mbappe's last one of his hat trick (super long chip of the KH from 10 metres inside of his half and Giroud's second one (he also had one called back by VAR or would have also had a hat trick), a bicycle kick at the death JFC did we fuck up selling him, he is playing magnificent football at the age of 37 he is tracking to around 30 goals for club and country if he played the same number of games/minutes as last season 333 goals and 110 assists and counting for club and country https://bnhhok.hoolights.com/embed/7sArfySKHhN2y

flat track bully I will never forgive him for turning on the club

Cole Palmer is the versatile glue who makes Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea work https://theathletic.com/5062177/2023/11/17/cole-palmer-Chelsea-mauricio-pochettino/ In our attempts to analyse any game of football, there’s one aspect that is always important to consider: the profile of the players. One right-winger in a 4-2-3-1 could be different to another right-winger in the same 4-2-3-1. The first could be a touchline-hugging dribbler, while the other could be more of a creative force, looking to come off the wing and roam infield to find space between the lines. Part of what makes football entertaining is that the characteristics of the players are non-identical — they aren’t just soulless round magnets on a tactical board. Even tactics and strategies are partly inspired by the skill sets of the players a manager has. There’s no logic in isolating your winger against the opponent’s full-back if they don’t thrive in one-on-one situations or playing a transitional game against a side full of pace in their front line. At the end of the day, the players are the tools, and they are the ones who execute plans. Tactics and strategies are there to help them, but it also works the other way around. A versatile player offers their manager flexibility to alternate between shapes and approaches within the same game or from one match to the next. In their 4-4 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, for example, Cole Palmer started on the right side of Chelsea’s attack, then moved to an advanced central role in the second half. He played as more of a No 10, before dropping to partner Conor Gallagher in the centre of the pitch with Chelsea looking for a late equaliser. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. Over the previous five Premier League games, Palmer started on the right wing against Fulham, Burnley and Tottenham, as a false nine against Arsenal and as a No 10 against Brentford. When asked this week about his best position in the longer term, Palmer didn’t have a specific one in mind. “I like to play in all the positions to be fair,” he said. “False nine, right, middle — wherever he (Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino) puts me on, I am happy to play there.” Yet it’s not only about his ability to play in these positions but what he offers as well. Because Palmer can play with his back to the goal and receive between the lines, Chelsea can easily morph into a 3-2-4-1 shape when they are on the ball by pushing their right-back further forward. And it’s not like Pochettino can’t utilise this shape on the ball without Palmer — Raheem Sterling’s performance in a similar role against Liverpool on the opening weekend of this season was effective, but the England forward didn’t feel as comfortable in it. “Against Liverpool, I was inside the pocket a bit too much and that was my feeling all last season, when I was too deep and I was playing the ball to the full-backs,” Sterling told UK broadcaster Sky Sports. “I had a conversation with the gaffer last week and we’ve gone through the role and I know exactly what he needs from me. I need to do what I do and drive at players, which is where I am most effective.” Palmer, on the other hand, is more comfortable when it comes to receiving the ball in the centre of the pitch with his back to goal, which also allows Sterling to play another role down Chelsea’s left wing, where he can use his pace and dribbling ability to drive at opponents. Against Fulham on October 2, Palmer showed glimpses of his ability in terms of occupying the correct spaces, too. In this example, he is initially down the right wing… …but when Chelsea circulate the ball towards Marc Cucurella at right-back and Gallagher moves towards the touchline, dragging Joao Palhinha with him, Palmer spots the space and drops to offer himself as a passing option. The reason Fulham’s left-back, Antonee Robinson, can’t commit to Palmer is Gallagher’s movement near the touchline… …which forces Robinson to maintain his position while Palmer progresses with the ball freely. Under no pressure, he finds Armando Broja behind the Fulham defence… …but a misunderstanding between the striker and Mykhailo Mudryk prevents them from creating an effort on target. The following week, it was a familiar scene against Burnley. Palmer starts as a right-winger… …but he understands where the space is and acts accordingly. “The way he reads the situations and what the team needs in every situation, he can be the player who can link with his team-mates,” said Pochettino. Here, he spots the acres of space between the Burnley midfield and back line and moves into it… …providing another passing option between the lines next to Gallagher… …but the angle is deemed too risky by Thiago Silva, whose right-footedness isn’t helping the situation. A left-footed centre-back would be more comfortable playing the pass into Palmer from here. In another example, Palmer is starting in a narrow position as Chelsea are building up their attack. Silva’s pass to Gallagher tempts Josh Cullen to press the Chelsea midfielder, who plays the ball back to centre-back Axel Disasi. After Cullen moves closer to Gallagher, Palmer takes a couple of steps towards the centre circle while Enzo Fernandez advances down the right wing. Similar to the example against Fulham, Fernandez’s movement pins Burnley’s left-back, Charlie Taylor, preventing him from moving inwards with Palmer… …who moves into the central space while Gallagher is dragging Cullen with him. This time, Silva finds Palmer… …and Chelsea combine to put Sterling in a one-on-one situation, where the England forward excels. Before Sterling dribbles past Vitinho, it’s important to note Palmer’s off-ball run into the space between Burnley’s right-back and right centre-back, which provides Sterling with a passing option and also forces the home side’s Sander Berge to drop deeper… …creating more space for Sterling towards the edge of the box. Unfortunately for Chelsea, his shot misses the target. At home against Arsenal in the next match, Palmer continues to show his versatility by playing as a false nine who drops into the right half-space. He constantly drifted deeper to distance himself from Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes… …while Jorginho and Declan Rice mainly focused on marking Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. Here, Silva spots Palmer’s movement… …and as the ball is reaching the young forward, he takes a look over his shoulder to scan his surroundings, registering the positioning of Sterling and Gabriel in the process… …which factors into his decision to play a one-touch flick to his winger. Sterling then plays a ball into the path of an underlapping Malo Gusto… …but the right-back’s shot misses the target. Earlier in that first half, Palmer’s positioning contributed to the attack that led to Chelsea being awarded a penalty, through which he opened the scoring. Again, with Rice and Jorginho focusing on Caicedo and Fernandez, Palmer drops into the space between the lines, with Gabriel trying to react to the situation. However, when Chelsea circulate the ball backwards towards the other side of the pitch, Gabriel drops and it’s William Saliba who moves up, because the ball is closer to Gallagher, which means Palmer is free. Mudryk chests goalkeeper Robert Sanchez’s clipped pass into the path of Gallagher… …who finds Palmer… …before the latter plays the ball on to Sterling out wide… …and it’s from this cross that Chelsea win the penalty. “He is a player that understands the game and uses the half positions — he plays in between the lines to confuse the opponent,” Pochettino said of Palmer. “He always gives options for us to play and to find the free man. He is a playmaker that links all the team-mates.” Palmer’s versatile profile in terms of being able to excel in one-on-one situations, playing between the lines, and understanding where the space is — along with his creativity — makes him a multifunctional option for this Chelsea side. And in turn, it allows them to become more flexible.