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[MoroccanBlue 5,296]

Seems they blame her for the Lukaku situation. 

@Blues Forever What did he say regarding "Midfield Decisions'?

[Blues Forever 1,232]

Matt Law also says: “Cech’s interview gives an idea of what him and Marina were hoping, trying to keep Lukaku and make it work. Boehly came in and told Tuchel it’s his call and they will do what Tuchel wants”. Tuchel and Boehly might have been ready to give Lukaku another chance for a year depending on his attitude, but Lukaku was so determined to go that letting him leave was the only option. The alternative was felt to be an absolutely toxic situation where Lukaku would likely not be getting into the squad anymore, such would be his behavior.

 

Edited June 21, 2022 by Blues Forever

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

22 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said:

Seems they blame her for the Lukaku situation. 

@Blues Forever What did he say regarding "Midfield Decisions'?

I don't know, i'm still listening.

[King Kante 1,474]

1 hour ago, Blues Forever said:

 

Some people are going to absolutely melt down if there aren't players brought in. My opinion is that it is better not to buy anyone if the result is just more Kepa/Lukaku/Bakayoko/Drinkwater type signings. 

Obviously it isn't ideal, as we do have a lot of holes. However, I am now at the stage where I really cannot be doing with anymore pony signings and would just rather go with youth players if good options aren't possible.

[Fernando 6,453]

Tuchel has done good as a manager in short term but I'm still not sure about his recruitment. 

We started bad with Luakaku, I am holding my breath to what comes next. 

I still say Lampard was good at spoting talent, not good as a coach. 

Make him our SD, 

[Vesper 28,768]

3 hours ago, Blues Forever said:

Timestamp 08:18. Matt Law confirms Marina was in fact in charge of transfers at Chelsea: "She ran the club. She decided on contracts. She decided on transfers. Every football aspect needed her sign-off."

@OhForAGreavsie

[Artandur 939]

4 hours ago, Fernando said:

Tuchel has done good as a manager in short term but I'm still not sure about his recruitment. 

We started bad with Luakaku, I am holding my breath to what comes next. 

I still say Lampard was good at spoting talent, not good as a coach. 

Make him our SD, 

What makes you think Lukaku was a Tuchel choice? I had assumed from the beginning that he wasn't.

[Superblue 6,370]

6 hours ago, King Kante said:

Some people are going to absolutely melt down if there aren't players brought in. My opinion is that it is better not to buy anyone if the result is just more Kepa/Lukaku/Bakayoko/Drinkwater type signings. 

Obviously it isn't ideal, as we do have a lot of holes. However, I am now at the stage where I really cannot be doing with anymore pony signings and would just rather go with youth players if good options aren't possible.

In my opinion Tuchel and Boehly should be making a list of players for each of the positions they feel need to be resolved. If the top one or two aren't available this summer, then move on to a different position.

If it ends up where only 2 or 3 are available instead of 5 or 6 then get those and keep our powder dry for January or next summer.

Personally, I feel we'll get Sterling and at least one centre back in. I would like us to do something in the wing back roles too but like above, unless they're top targets then I don't want us simply buying for the sake.

[Blue Armour 4,278]

11 hours ago, King Kante said:

Some people are going to absolutely melt down if there aren't players brought in. My opinion is that it is better not to buy anyone if the result is just more Kepa/Lukaku/Bakayoko/Drinkwater type signings. 

Obviously it isn't ideal, as we do have a lot of holes. However, I am now at the stage where I really cannot be doing with anymore pony signings and would just rather go with youth players if good options aren't possible.

Similar opinion, but we absolutely need a good CB or 2.

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

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[Superblue 6,370]

Not everything will go smoothly, but I'm genuinely looking forward to the next chapter in our club. It's clear that there are a lot of things that could be done far more efficiently at the club and still keep us challenging for trophies, and I'm confident that Boehly, in time, will put things in place to make that happen.

I like the idea of the manager being backed not just with resources, but with time and patience. I believe that of all the managers we've had during Roman's era at the club, Tuchel is probably the one that you'd want coming into this position. He's already built a rapport and bond with the fans (even more incredible considering he replaced Lamps), and won some trophies to prove his credibility as a coach. The last few months have also really shown the man, taking the club on his back and representing us through such trying times. He never bitched and moaned, he didn't bail out on the situation. 

This whole situation kind of feels like a reward to him for what he had to put up with last season. He has to make it work, it's pointless giving him the opportunity to build something if he proves incapable of doing so. But I have a feeling the whole situation will refresh him this summer and he'll get things back ticking again.

 

[Blues Forever 1,232]

 

[King Kante 1,474]

1 hour ago, Blues Forever said:

 

Personally, I hope we go down the Milan sort of route and get an ex-player in this role: 

Top picks

Drogba

Cech

JT is unfortunately discounted due to the PR storm he would create. 

Outsiders: 

Ballack (probably not here long enough)

Paulo (apprantly absolutely delightful to work with and has good people skills) 

SFL (if he gives up management; cannot see it; difficult if TT is here also) 

Maka

Wise (not sure if he would be liked enough/isn't too tarred by the Newcastle fiasco)

Are the type of people I would like to see in this role. People who love/have a strong affinity to the club, where players of top standing and will give their all to the role. 

This I think will work better if we are giving the manager a lot of autonomy as they don't need to prove themselves so much. 

Edited June 22, 2022 by King Kante

[Superblue 6,370]

1 minute ago, King Kante said:

Personally, I hope we go down the Milan sort of route and get an ex-player in this role: 

Drogba

Cech

JT is unfortunately discounted due to the PR storm he would create. 

Outsiders: 

Ballack (probably not here long enough)

Paulo (apprantly absolutely delightful to work with and has good people skills) 

SFL (if he gives up management; cannot see it) 

Maka

Are the type of people I would like to see in this role. People who love/have a strong affinity to the club, where players of top standing and will give their all to the role. 

I think if we were going to do this then the obvious candidate becomes Cech given he already has some board experience and from what I understand, some aspects of his role entail what a sporting director would usually do.

My understanding with the likes of Werner and Havertz was that Cech and Lampard did a very good job selling the club passionately, which shouldn't be a charade to them. It's essentially 'their' club.

Whether you can rely on an ex player to fulfil such an important role with limited or no experience I think could be a bit of a risk. However you are right I think a number of clubs on the continent excel in maximising legends of the club is administrative and/or representative capacities. The likes of Bayern and Ajax have always done this well.

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[Henrique 9,133]

Optimism level: 0

Despite what many people said, Chelsea success in past 20 years had everything to do with people who were running the club.

New owners got zero experience with football, and he comes from American sports background. In USA you might run a franchise like Knicks, who gets poor results and still makes cash. The future of this club is probably the present day United and Arsenal: 0 pressure for results, as long as financial situation is great.

Chelsea was a club that demanded results. Not different how Real Madrid, Barcelona or Bayern operate. Now the clubs is going in a different position. They are basically giving Tuchel the mission to take the club out of this difficult situation.

Look at Liverpool: they finally got the right manager in Klopp. After Klopp, Liverpool will go back to their former mediocrity. A successful club is not a one which the success relies on the manager, it's a club that can find success no matter who the coach is.