Thor

Having the owner/big boss there completely takes away the power of the manager/coach in charge. Undermines a lot of what is being said. I can see why Tuchel had issue with it. Or at least this is my view. Some may think it provides more power in his words, but to me it softens them as you're less worried about your direct boss, and more so what the big big boss is thinking.

I think our team is packed full of talent. We need a number 9, another CM and a GK (though I don't think our situation is anywhere near as bad as people make out on here). We need to trim the squad and get a manager who will instil tactics.

Poch or Emery for me. Both play pleasing football, and this is a Chelsea forum so naturally we will shit on anything Spurs related, but the fact he got that Spurs team to the CL final is super impressive.

I think most takes in here are massive over reactions. Saying the club is ruined and all that... Don't know about that. Pure hyperbole considering most of the signings we made - everyone was happy about. The club actually bought the players everyone was after. Only thing we don't have is a number 9 and some semblance of stability with a proper manager and tactics. This is the biggest period of change we have ever gone through in the last 20 years. It doesn't happen overnight. I'm actually super impressed at the pieces we have at our disposal. Badi, Enzo, Mudryk, Madu, Nkunku, Fofana and Gusto are all great players with leaps of talent, and we already have the likes of James, Kante, Silva, etc. Kai and Joao are great players too being used not to the fullest. This isn't a poor team based on talent - we just need some guidance. It won't take much for this team to find its feet. It is a mental and tactical thing at this point. We have the pieces to compete - bar the number 9.

I'd be in favour of this.

Love the guy. Think his comments come from a place of really caring - unlike some that can't be bothered. Gotta put it out there and call a spade a spade.

Wouldn’t be surprised if we’re getting battered in those private behind closed doors games against division 2 sides.

Fuck every single one of those players.

Promote youth players and drop every single starter. The lot of them.

They should all be suspended without pay. They can’t even win a game.

Every single player can leave. Just start again.

I actually hate our team.

Pulisic coming on…. Instead of mudryk.

Was planning a trip to Europe this October and to watch the lads play. I don't even know if I like anyone on this team anymore. Bunch of soft wanks. No grit.

Worst Chelsea side I've ever watched. And to think - we are not even two years removed from a CL title.

Every team we play feels like we have 2 less players.

We look horrible. Maybe this team just isn't that good and no manager can fix it. Fofana, Enzo, James, Chilly, Felix, Sterling... these are all national team, top tier players... yet we can't even play good football... What is the actual deal?

Just strangled for space... Seriously... what is it with these players? Is it skill or simply speed of game?

We just never seem to have space or time on the ball. This team is so slow. I don't know what else it could be... Need a whole mindset shift.

You wanted time for a permanent manager to be instated - so give it time. Getting Lamps in to motivate in the time being and light a fire is the best thing for now.

I actually like this for the rest of the season. The players need someone who will explain to them how privileged they are to play here and what it means to be a Chelsea player. Our players don't lack skill. They lack heart and grit. Getting a legend in to tell you that you're a spoilt sack of shit and playing like one might be what lights a fire.

The reality is - even we as fans don't have a clear vision of who we want as a manager. So - it would probably be right to not bitch and moan if we do get the appointment wrong this time around. I'm mindful of getting someone like JN, because being so young - I think our group of brats will take the piss. Enrique doesn't instil confidence based on results outside of Barca. Poch to me... seems like the best bet. Managing the Spurs and all they have going on is a kettle of fish in itself. I think at a team like Chelsea - he could thrive. Getting that team to the CL final was something in itself.

Mudryk is a super talent who needs a manager to get him in line. He is lacking discipline and sulking a bit - but I think it is because he is young and impressionable based on some of the personalities already causing drama in the locker room. He was coming into the team from off season as well. He has all the talent in the world. He will eventually get it. About as sure fire a star as there is.

Good to hear. People here are spoilt and a bit in their feels at the moment. Like DDA said above - you have to appreciate coming in and trying to take things on your way. Reality is - they are successful at what they do and making successful teams. We have bitched and moaned throughout the Roman era that the football wasn't pretty, we never gave the youngsters a go, and that we have no real continuity and identity... Well, we are trying now, and this is what it takes. Some rough times and growing pains. "Fans" here act like we are going through the worst of the worst. Reality is; we are not all that far removed from winning the club world cup, a CL title, and we have done some fantastic business for great young talents. We have some players that aren't cutting it right now like KK, Cucu and others, but we have signed promising talents. This is no different to any other team, aside from the fact I would say we are talent stacked heading into next season bar a striker. Potter was a mistake, but it seems they are ready to try a different approach. Give it time.

He has been our best attacker. Gets the most flack - but quite comfortably the best attacker. No one on our team can score goals - but for some reason - him playing out of his natural position and not being able to do it gets him the most flack. I've been impressed by his hold up play, distribution and physical play. To be honest as well, he was at one point the only one playing in between the lines of the defence when it really should have been guys like Mount and Sterling at the time.