Blue Armour

How they have not scored from Estavao's corners is a mystery They were almost going in by themselves. Estavao. A world class player surrounded by mediocrity

Everton showing how even simple defending and organization is effective.

Exactly that. If nothing else this will be like egg in Eghbali's face.

CFC LDN getting beat.

This ain't Chelsea. This is CFC LDN. Chelsea is currently on a hiatus.

Remember. Rosenior is just a symptom. Eghbali is the cause.

Everton showing our players what alert defending looks like.

World class defending by Fofana.

Ridiculous amount of turnovers. Either the players are giving the middle finger, or theyve been directed to drop back down into the conference league.

Yep. Said as much on the Rosenior thread. Eggman needs to make way like Humpty Dumpty.

Data driven GPT answer for data driven project: t 2) ls the model flawed? Argument: YES, it's flawed (at a Top club like Chelsea) Big clubs aren't development projects Chelsea isnt, Brighton. At a club that size: . You're expected to compete immediately • You need elite, experienced players "- Reality check Manchester City mix youth + world-class leaders .Real Madrid sign young stars... Dut alongside proven winners BlueCO skipped that balance.

I remember the last match when Tosin came on and started Tosin all over the place. Good times.

It will take a combination of things. Clearlake and co have to fall flat on their face when they realize their plan is falling apart. Like I said, it will probably take the club enduring a hit to do so. If that forces them to depart from Eghbali's approach to player wages, then we might see things change and the situation become more favorable for any incoming manager. When Boehly was in charge in the 1st season, they splashed the cash on experienced players. The problem was the transfers weren't directed (sounds like a Blackadder quote) as old Todd himself admitted this year. So to put it short, bin Eghbali (or take him out of the driver seat) and we might see things improve a tad.

Is it Tosin time yet?

Unless Eghbali changes his performance based heavily normalized wage cap strategy. They'll continue to dump money in terms of transfer fees on any player. But there will continue to a be a limit to the quality and experience we can attract because of the wage cap. Top 4 qualification has to come under serious threat for this goon to change his ways.

Yup, and which is why, at least in a wishful sense, want Fabregas back here. He gets it more than most. Clutching at straws but I hope it can happen. This ownership did bring back Lampard (at least as interim), so they clearly will reach out to ex-players if the deal is right.

Its that Eghbali. He's the Clearlake rep that setup the cabal of directors under him, giving them instructions to focus on transfers with maximum resale value. Its that group thats given more authority over any first team coach (no more managers) who comes in to take over the team. The club will have to endure a hit before these clowns change that setup.

If they were really using Arsenal as a model, they should have used Arteta as an example for reinforcing the backline. In all likelihood Arteta himself might have been influenced by title-winning Chelsea and Man Utd teams from the early 2000s.

Interim manager to secure Europa league will be another half-measure. Rinse and repeat.

Will keep hoping for a Fabregas return until he actually signs for another major club.

Well. That sums up what he thinks of Rosenior's methods. And no. Dont want an interim manager coming in before end of the season. At least wait till end of the season when you can at least attempt to bring in someone like Fabregas. Hopefully by the end of the season, these clowns would have learned that they can't have it all their way.

Why is this ever a discussion. In the Roman era, it would be the weaker teams doing the huddle at the Bridge, while Drogba, Lamps and Terry were all in their positions zoning in. A few wishes of good luck to each other and that was it. No huddle.

For James, I hope he recovers in time to be part of the WC squad. Not going to do Chelsea any favors, but you can thank BlueCo for this situation.

Arrogant Eghbali. 'Chelsea were not terribly well-managed' Well, the club is well and truly terribly managed now.

Fair play to him. Its his money, but it's cringe inducing to think that BlueCo would take advantage of the loyalty of one of the more consistent and truly world-class performers at the club. All the while giving the likes of Fofana & Tosin wages to do nothing.