Milan 17,956 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Luke Shaw, the impressive guy from Southampton, just signed a long-term contract with Saints.http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/8388178/Southampton-defender-Luke-Shaw-pledges-long-term-future-to-Premier-League-club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I really am shocked that we haven't bought anyone else other than Ba. Obviously there's 3 weeks left in the window but I figured our board would want to get any business done ASAP with the number of games we have of such importance.We really can't afford to drop any points.I am actually not shock at all. This is january window after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yeah I agree, but still, those players still need a good 2-3 years before getting regular playing time.Would be cool if English Clubs have B teams - fuckit, rather than reserves games why don't they register a Chelsea B team - in 4-5 years could be in the Championship - great place to test out youngsters I know they do it in Spain... Corner, Rmpr and The only place to be 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Luke Shaw, the impressive guy from Southampton, just signed a long-term contract with Saints.http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11700/8388178/Southampton-defender-Luke-Shaw-pledges-long-term-future-to-Premier-League-clubHaha lining him up for a big money transfer soon then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Would be cool if English Clubs have B teams - fuckit, rather than reserves games why don't they register a Chelsea B team - in 4-5 years could be in the Championship - great place to test out youngsters I know they do it in Spain...It would be a great idea, better than reserves team.They do it in Italy, Portugal, Mexico and Brazil too... Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 It would be a great idea, better than reserves team.They do it in Italy, Portugal, Mexico and Brazil too...been suggested here but is a pipe dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 been suggested here but is a pipe dreamWell, I dream with a Chelsea without Benitez, why can't I dream with Chelsea B? Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well, I dream with a Chelsea without Benitez, why can't I dream with Chelsea B? we need to develop links with about 3 Championship sides that could each take 3 loan players TorontoChelsea 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Would be cool if English Clubs have B teams - fuckit, rather than reserves games why don't they register a Chelsea B team - in 4-5 years could be in the Championship - great place to test out youngsters I know they do it in Spain...Problem is that in England, even the smaller clubs mostly have a very rich history and you'd be killing those teams who rely on loans by giving support and talent to your B-team. We just sent Todd Kane to Blackburn. Blackburn was founded in 1875. McEachran is at Middlesborough. They were founded in 1876. These sort clubs have strong local support and tradition and killing these teams off for no real purpose, doesn't make sense to me. It's not like talented Chelsea youngsters won't get opportunities elsewhere as is. bababoom and zolayes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 we need to develop links with about 3 Championship sides that could each take 3 loan playersNo, Chelsea B would be a completely new club, it would have to start from the lowest division and climb its way up. I know it is unthinkable, but Barcelona B (for instance) is a totally different club.Problem is that in England, even the smaller clubs mostly have a very rich history and you'd be killing those teams who rely on loans by giving support and talent to your B-team. We just sent Todd Kane to Blackburn. Blackburn was founded in 1875. McEachran is at Middlesborough. They were founded in 1876. These sort clubs have strong local support and tradition and killing these teams off for no real purpose, doesn't make sense to me. It's not like talented Chelsea youngsters won't get opportunities elsewhere as is. I get where you are going and I am leaning towards agreeing with you, BUT I think it would be much more benifcal to our potential stars to play in lower divisions than in reserve games. This could really make a difference in their development (just ask anyone in La Masia). I don't think we would downgrade any of these teams by creating a youth team, they would lose how many players, 3 or 4? It is not like 30 teams will create a B team... Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton 2,120 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 He never played for the first team at Lille.You're sure? Wikipedia says he did..Could be wrong tough ??Edit: you're right, those games were in the reserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 No, Chelsea B would be a completely new club, it would have to start from the lowest division and climb its way up. I know it is unthinkable, but Barcelona B (for instance) is a totally different club.I get where you are going and I am leaning towards agreeing with you, BUT I think it would be much more benifcal to our potential stars to play in lower divisions than in reserve games. This could really make a difference in their development (just ask anyone in La Masia).a Chelsea B playing the Football League IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 a Chelsea B playing the Football League IS NOT GOING TO HAPPENOH FUCK, I KNOW!I am just saying it would be good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 OH FUCK, I KNOW!I am just saying it would be good...I would rather think about things that could be tried and might possibly result in developing players from our academy because atm that isn't happening Rmpr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I would rather think about things that could be tried and might possibly result in developing players from our academy because atm that isn't happeningMe too, but did I waisted 5min of my time thinking about it? No big deal, just posted it would be a good idea and I have moved on already. zolayes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I'm going to stick my head out here and say we should sign Yakubu on loan until the end of the season (and then make a big signing in the summer) He does score goals Portsmouth 62 apps 29 goalsMiddlesbrough 73 apps 25 goalsEverton 82 apps 25 goalsLeicester 20 apps 11 goalsBlackburn 30 apps 17 goalsHe isn't world class but he has done very well for goals considering he has never been in a top 4 side and would be quite a cheap, temporary option. Wouldn't mind being 2nd or 3rd choice either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I would rather think about things that could be tried and might possibly result in developing players from our academy because atm that isn't happeningNobody saw Wimbledon breaking up into MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon?The guys at Sports Interactive sponsor AFC Wimbledon and they've climbed into the league, after a set of trials on a playing field.It would also be a feeder system for Managers, Coaches, Physios etc not just players.If it's proven in other leagues and FFP clamps down hard, this could become a reality as 'investment' in facilities and youth is exempt from FFP..As Bond said - never say never And I would love us to be the first club pioneering this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Nobody saw Wimbledon breaking up into MK Dons and AFC Wimbledon?The guys at Sports Interactive sponsor AFC Wimbledon and they've climbed into the league, after a set of trials on a playing field.It would also be a feeder system for Managers, Coaches, Physios etc not just players.If it's proven in other leagues and FFP clamps down hard, this could become a reality as 'investment' in facilities and youth is exempt from FFP..As Bond said - never say never And I would love us to be the first club pioneering this!!!Wimbledon relocated to Milton Keynes ,,,, Wimbledon AFC are in no way connected to MK Dons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I've got an idea! How about youth players are just thrown into the deep end and given minutes in the first team? Like the good old days when half the sport consisted of kicking kneecaps instead if balls.It doesn't matter what a loanee achieves at another club. Their first Chelsea match is still their first Chelsea match. They could have the worst or greatest loan spells but none if that matters when they put on the royal blue. They either play well or they don't.Jack Cork could have turned out twice as talented if he was given games here instead of Southampton in the League One. But that's just hypothetical... Stingray 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Problem is that in England, even the smaller clubs mostly have a very rich history and you'd be killing those teams who rely on loans by giving support and talent to your B-team. We just sent Todd Kane to Blackburn. Blackburn was founded in 1875. McEachran is at Middlesborough. They were founded in 1876. These sort clubs have strong local support and tradition and killing these teams off for no real purpose, doesn't make sense to me. It's not like talented Chelsea youngsters won't get opportunities elsewhere as is. Yep agree - don't forget Blackburn have won a Premier League title...something those dirty scouse bin dippers have never done! Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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