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Looks like everyone but Chelsea have confirmed it

I think on the outset, the club should pursue a (atleast) 10-point improvement on this season i.e achieve consistency and have more than 2-3 purple patches over the course of a season. Champions League is an incredibly hard competition and Jose should look to build that "hard-to-beat" mentality we had in 07-08-09 FA Cup and League Cup - This should be fairly straight-forward for Jose. Should look to make it to Wembley at the very least + Squad development - Integrate 1-2 youngsters into the squad.

Yes. Apparently Asmir Begovic is Home-Grown

What should be the clubs' minimum expectation next season? Instant success? Another transition season? What would you prioritise? The League? Domestic Cup? Champions League? Discuss.

A quick glance through the history of Chelsea Football Club - 1905-1989. I claim no credit for this. It was uploaded by - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheShedEndForum For anyone who wants to understand the history of the club, this is a good start. The following is Part 1/7 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7

Came across as one of those smart villains in a 80's or 90's Hollywood movie. White attire and everything

It should be announced today. History repeats itself http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/features/on-this-day-2-june.html

Still considering. For now, all i have decided is I will continue in India for 1 or more likely 2 years and then look to apply elsewhere.

Let the Party begin! A huge mix-up but if the Premier League website has gotten news then i think Chelsea will confirm it today itself. Happy days ahead

Not now. Thinking about it. Maybe apply in 1-2 years.

Originally a double post. Now I'll use this to post something. How is University of Nottinghamshire ?

off you go. focus on your exams football can wait

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3 years? Wow. Try and log in when you can.

Anyone know why?

yeah. i hope these are not just words to the board. "Developing youngsters" should also be part of the Mourinho agenda this time. Not just winning

I hope the board don't ditch the plan they made these last 2 seasons with the young players they've signed. Jose should be asked to develop these players along with delivering success

Stop feeding the Madrid troll. Even I made the mistake of taking him seriously. It's all an attempt to get Chelsea fans wound up

Yeah. With such a large pool of players Woy's confused. I think he should just pick his best group and cut out the rest - not even use the deadwood in meaningless friendles. Best National team set-ups have a pool of 10- 15 players who constantly play together and develop some sort of chemistry. Chopping and changing takes you nowhere.

Especially Women's tennis. Even Women's Volleyball - especially in the beach

I have Azpi as my avatar. I have "Right-Back" under my avatar. I think that is enough reason to make me Right Back over Ryan

it's not racism when Englishmen are mediocre

Purely on HG terms - Luke Shaw replacing Ryan Bertrand doesn't affect the situation. But yes, I think Shaw, being a Chelsea fan and a player with such promise could join. Rooney is unlikely though. Just don't think it'll happen. 24-man squad is fine with the youngsters we have. Just hope we don't repeat the shocking 19-man squad of 2010 which had only 4 HG players. Next year we will come around to that problem. If Terry Cole and Lampard all leave - we'll almost definitely have to buy British.

Anti-England Pub Team edit: you do get on the bench. You and Alex and any other Englishman. Sit on the bench and shout British insults at the ref when necessary.

everyone's hopped up but there's little to talk about.