DavidEU

Hes been in none of the training photos or clips with the goalkeepers. Just Petr, Blackman and Sam Walker. Odd one, pretty disrespectful of the club if he has been released and hasnt recieved the same recognition as the other four.

Very very happy with this. Certainly an upgrade on what we had last year, short term, experienced, wont demand games and havent spent £10m on a backup. Ticks all the boxes. Next up, de Rossi.

I was at the Bridge today, there was a red Ferrari parked round the back by the Chelsea Health Club. Numberplate '14 DB'. Could it be his? :') As for 19, Demba Ba allegedly will be taking that.

Released from his contract over a year ago and hasn't had a club since. Really can't see any decent club snapping him up anytime soon.

Agree over Essien/Mikel and the loanees. Though I think a Championship loan for Ake would be good too. However we look at it, that 12/13 needs to be whittled down to 6/7.

Capable of playing in CM: David Luiz Michael Essien Oriol Romeu Ramires Frank Lampard Oscar John Obi Mikel Kevin de Bruyne Marco van Ginkel Josh McEachran Nathan Ake Nathaniel ChalobahPlus the prospect of de Rossi and/or Kondogbia. Fair to say it looks like MvG will be going on loan!

Really don't see us paying £10m for this guy. The offer may be raised to £6m or so + add ons but no more. As Alex said, we'd be better off keeping Turnbull on the books for an extra year, or selecting one of the couple of freebies about, than shelling out big money on Ruddy. Majority of the players back for pre season training a week Monday, so would have thought JM would want a deal for an extra goalkeeper wrapped up pretty sharpish.

Harper wasn't even Newcastles number two last year. Krul, Elliot, Harper. No thanks. I'm sure a deal for a decent back-up is already done or Hilario/Turnbull would have had an extension.

Really like the design, just looks a lil too baggy. Especially on Mata. Why oh why is Marin in the promo video? :')

"I met the boss, I met the owner, and I think in five minutes after a couple of very short but pragmatic questions we decided I think straight away." "I asked the boss if he wanted me back, and he asked me if I wanted to come back, and I think in a couple of minutes, decision made."

2:00PM.

30th August, Prague, Guardiola vs Mourinho.

Just a little side note, article says that Steve Holland, Chris Jones and Christophe Lollichon are staying on. No mention at all about Bolo Zenden. What an odd appointment he turned out to be! Anyone reckon Jose will appoint an extra ex-Chelsea assistant like he did with Steve Clarke? Materazzi and Karanka have also been mentioned as coming in. Watch this space I guess. Ridiculously excited.

- You can see the first full interview with Jose Mourinho exclusively on Chelsea TV this evening at 6.30pm.

Welcome back Jose. Absolutely incredible news. Bring on August!

I reckon we'll be waiting til more like Thurs/Fri.

Rumour is their Plan B is Heynckes.

One of the papers this morning was reporting this morning that Lollichon would be staying on and working in tandum with Silvinho. Both highly rated coaches so hopefully theyll come up with a solution that works for Cech plus 2/3.

And Silvinho Louro. The GK coach. Far left.

A couple of weeks ago all the media were talking about Jose coming back and making Luiz captain. Now its that he's looking to sell him. Clearly they don't have a clue with this one.

Stoke v Spurs is tomorrow, but spot on.

Big two minutes Chels. See this out boys.

What a save Petr.

No Ba.