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  On 15/07/2019 at 18:34, !Hazard! said:

Except we don't really lack quality that much. Our midfield looks quite strong, we've got solid central defence, good keeper, Reece James and Azpilicueta for right back position and couple promising wingers up front. All we need is a TOP striker and a left back and we can right up there with Liverpool and City in few seasons if our young players keep progressing and fulfilling their potential. Meanwhile Arsenal and United look absolute shambles and Spurs probably gonna lose their best players and their manager very soon.

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We do lack quality overall mate. We have wasted so much cash on dross its unreal, give me 2 quality players instead of 6 average ones any day. But yes if we can get those youths playing consistently and they get better and better, then yes we look very good, but there are no guarantees in footy sadly. We could def use quality striker thats for sure. Utd look a mess, Arsenal seemingly have no budget, but I dont see Potch leaving, the fucker has it good where he is.

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  On 16/07/2019 at 11:10, Atomiswave said:

We do lack quality overall mate. We have wasted so much cash on dross its unreal, give me 2 quality players instead of 6 average ones any day. But yes if we can get those youths playing consistently and they get better and better, then yes we look very good, but there are no guarantees in footy sadly. We could def use quality striker thats for sure. Utd look a mess, Arsenal seemingly have no budget, but I dont see Potch leaving, the fucker has it good where he is.

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We have wasted A LOT of money on average players over the last few years, that's for sure. Luckily we have also signed few great young players as well and the academy has been producing some excellent talents so we can replace a lot of the deadwood with them. And yes, there's no guarantees that the kids will become top players but at least now they are getting a chance to show what they can do.

If we could somehow manage to sell all the deadwood, pool all that money together and use it to buy Mbappe next summer. How great would that be. Man can dream eh?

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  On 15/07/2019 at 15:31, Atomiswave said:

They have an owner that gives absolute fucks with them. They truly are in dire situation. My Brother is a gooner and he is livid I tell your. Look at our net spend, 138 in 5 freaking years, no wonder we lack quality all over the pitch compared to the fuckers higher up, and if you buy average players on top of that, well your kinda fucked.

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Liverpool's net spend is not much higher than ours. The difference is their transfer policy has been based on 'less is more' bringing in a smaller pool of players that are more expensive and of high quality. They have also benefited in that time from having Klopp for most of the period and therefore their purchases have been focused to fit that policy. The squad then is filled out with youth and cheap deals when they come up (Robertson, Milner, Shaqiri) but again its focused to fit entirely with Klopp.

Our transfer policy has been erratic at best in that period and we've also been handicapped by buying players for one manager and then a new one comes in with a different philosophy and ideas. The purchases of Bakayoko and Drinkwater particularly emphasised this. I do think over the last year there does seem to be a shift in what we're looking to do. Last summer we were linked with Seri and Butland (probably as cost effective options because we were looking at other options to add to the squad) and instead we decided to go for top quality and the best available at the time in Jorginho and Kepa. If Lampard can integrate some of these younger players this season we'll have an excellent base to kick on but it will take some time and patience because obviously at the moment we're starting behind City and Liverpool.

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  On 16/07/2019 at 12:16, Superblue_1986 said:

Liverpool's net spend is not much higher than ours. The difference is their transfer policy has been based on 'less is more' bringing in a smaller pool of players that are more expensive and of high quality. They have also benefited in that time from having Klopp for most of the period and therefore their purchases have been focused to fit that policy. The squad then is filled out with youth and cheap deals when they come up (Robertson, Milner, Shaqiri) but again its focused to fit entirely with Klopp.

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Yeah the last summer has given the illusion that Klopp has always been backed with expensive first choice targets which couldn't be further from the truth.

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  On 16/07/2019 at 12:16, Superblue_1986 said:

Liverpool's net spend is not much higher than ours. The difference is their transfer policy has been based on 'less is more' bringing in a smaller pool of players that are more expensive and of high quality. They have also benefited in that time from having Klopp for most of the period and therefore their purchases have been focused to fit that policy. The squad then is filled out with youth and cheap deals when they come up (Robertson, Milner, Shaqiri) but again its focused to fit entirely with Klopp.

Our transfer policy has been erratic at best in that period and we've also been handicapped by buying players for one manager and then a new one comes in with a different philosophy and ideas. The purchases of Bakayoko and Drinkwater particularly emphasised this. I do think over the last year there does seem to be a shift in what we're looking to do. Last summer we were linked with Seri and Butland (probably as cost effective options because we were looking at other options to add to the squad) and instead we decided to go for top quality and the best available at the time in Jorginho and Kepa. If Lampard can integrate some of these younger players this season we'll have an excellent base to kick on but it will take some time and patience because obviously at the moment we're starting behind City and Liverpool.

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They back the manager with what he wants, they trust in his style and it has paid back handsomely. We dont do that....im all for it if the manager looks to be the real deal. We must start over, but first lets hope our youth bring something to the table.

  On 16/07/2019 at 11:18, !Hazard! said:

We have wasted A LOT of money on average players over the last few years, that's for sure. Luckily we have also signed few great young players as well and the academy has been producing some excellent talents so we can replace a lot of the deadwood with them. And yes, there's no guarantees that the kids will become top players but at least now they are getting a chance to show what they can do.

If we could somehow manage to sell all the deadwood, pool all that money together and use it to buy Mbappe next summer. How great would that be. Man can dream eh?

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Yup we def have produced quality youngsters, now is the time to utilize that famous acadamy of ours. We suck at selling deadwood, and thanks to the ban we give 2 years extensions left and right. Not super imo, but hey it is what it is. Forget Mbappe mate, we wont spend that kind of money on 1 player.

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  On 16/07/2019 at 16:26, Tomo said:

Yeah the last summer has given the illusion that Klopp has always been backed with expensive first choice targets which couldn't be further from the truth.

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No but even in years prior he was backed with his own players, even if they weren't necessarily his first choice target.

The likes of Mane and Wijnaldum were seen at the time as a 'reach' with the money they spent on them and it wasn't like either was ripping up the Premier League at Southampton or Newcastle. But they were Klopp's choices and suited perfectly to what he wants.  If Klopp left, would some of these players be able to adapt and still excel to a new manager with new ideas?

Some of our transfer failings are the direct result of managerial changes that don't offer a consistent evolution in style and philosophy. So whilst Drinkwater and Bakayoko may have suited Conte's style of football, they were never going to suit Sarri and I don't think either will get much, if any gametime under Lampard either.

The days of a Fergie or Wenger reign I just think are gone, especially at the elite clubs. But it would be good if Lampard can be successful and stay here for 4-5 seasons to provide a much more solid structure and base from which the club can continue from even after he has gone, similar in a way to the first Mourinho reign here.

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  On 16/07/2019 at 17:17, Superblue_1986 said:

No but even in years prior he was backed with his own players, even if they weren't necessarily his first choice target.

The likes of Mane and Wijnaldum were seen at the time as a 'reach' with the money they spent on them and it wasn't like either was ripping up the Premier League at Southampton or Newcastle. But they were Klopp's choices and suited perfectly to what he wants.  If Klopp left, would some of these players be able to adapt and still excel to a new manager with new ideas?

Some of our transfer failings are the direct result of managerial changes that don't offer a consistent evolution in style and philosophy. So whilst Drinkwater and Bakayoko may have suited Conte's style of football, they were never going to suit Sarri and I don't think either will get much, if any gametime under Lampard either.

The days of a Fergie or Wenger reign I just think are gone, especially at the elite clubs. But it would be good if Lampard can be successful and stay here for 4-5 seasons to provide a much more solid structure and base from which the club can continue from even after he has gone, similar in a way to the first Mourinho reign here.

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Yup Klopp is all about action footy, endless running and very fast when they wanna hurt you, we had that in spades but lost it along the way with shitty transfers and managers comin in and out. We would still be a huge force if Conte was backed the way he deserved it. That 16-17 season was something to behold man.

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LA Dodgers tycoon Todd Boehly considers bid for top London clubs

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea and Tottenham interest investment firm boss

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/la-dodgers-tycoon-todd-boehly-considers-bid-for-top-london-clubs-a4192136.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&fbclid=IwAR3jgoV4-9C3pjmcemckTdXLsx2ECLnygLVxtLyNcmHjxhTqnoQnUJlzD1g#Echobox=1563363352

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Keep them Yanks away from this club

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  On 17/07/2019 at 16:15, the wes said:

LA Dodgers tycoon Todd Boehly considers bid for top London clubs

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea and Tottenham interest investment firm boss

https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/la-dodgers-tycoon-todd-boehly-considers-bid-for-top-london-clubs-a4192136.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter&fbclid=IwAR3jgoV4-9C3pjmcemckTdXLsx2ECLnygLVxtLyNcmHjxhTqnoQnUJlzD1g#Echobox=1563363352

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"There are indications that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich values the Blues at around £2.5bn but senior figures in the City believe that Spurs may be worth more than that in the current market. The club’s new stadium, combined with state-of-the-art training facilities and the team’s run to this year’s Champions League Final, all make them a more valuable commodity in the present market"

WTF are they smoking up in there? More valuable than Chels? They have won Jack shit for so long, 1 Lucky CL final and a new stadium does not negate all the shit we have done. And we too have elite training facilities.....fucking hell I want what they are smoking.

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  On 17/07/2019 at 17:14, !Hazard! said:

Keep them Yanks away from this club

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hell yes, although the Dodgers are superbly run and spend huge

best record in baseball atm too

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  On 16/07/2019 at 11:36, Mana said:

You say that, but they were in the EL final against us and only finished one point behind us. So they are just narrowly behind us in terms of quality.

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Their squad is horrible but Emery is a adaptive manager which is very good if you don't have a very good squad. I bet if belerrin did not have that nasty injury they probably will finish above us in epl. 

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  On 19/07/2019 at 06:48, communicate said:

Their squad is horrible but Emery is a adaptive manager which is very good if you don't have a very good squad. I bet if belerrin did not have that nasty injury they probably will finish above us in epl. 

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Plus dont forget how our tactics made us very easy to play against 90% of the time, or rather very easy to walk through our heart. With better tactics we would still finish above them, Bellerin or not.....on top of that we have no striker to call upon, they had/have 2 good ones.

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  On 20/07/2019 at 11:54, Atomiswave said:

Plus dont forget how our tactics made us very easy to play against 90% of the time, or rather very easy to walk through our heart. With better tactics we would still finish above them, Bellerin or not.....on top of that we have no striker to call upon, they had/have 2 good ones.

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maybe 3 if Eddie Nketiah keeps scoring like he has been so far

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Chelsea ban fan for life after investigation into Manchester City star abuse

The Premier League club have also temporarily excluded five other supporters.

https://www.thelondoneconomic.com/sport/football/chelsea-ban-fan-for-life-after-investigation-into-manchester-city-star-abuse/30/07/

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/07/30/statement-on-sanctions-against-people-regarding-behaviour-during?cardIndex=0-0

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Statement of the Board of Directors of Chelsea FC plc on Publication of the Reviews of Non-Recent Child Sexual and Racial Abuse at Chelsea Football Club

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2019/08/06/chelsea-statement?cardIndex=0-0

Tuesday 6 August

The Board of Directors of Chelsea FC plc is today publishing the completed external reviews of non-recent child sexual and racial abuse at the Club. The Board wishes to thank all the survivors and witnesses who came forward to assist the reviews and the Club apologises unreservedly for the terrible past experiences of some of our former players.

Review of Non-Recent Child Sexual Abuse

Following the disclosures of non-recent child sexual abuse perpetrated at the Club in the 1970s, we set out our intention to do the right thing - to fully support those affected and carry out an exhaustive investigation into what occurred to ensure that abhorrent abuse like this can never happen again. Two-and-a-half years on, the external review team, led by Charles Geekie QC, a barrister specialising in child protection, has conducted more than a hundred witness interviews and reviewed thousands of pages of evidence.

Although the Club today is a very different place from the Club then, with new ownership, operational structures and safeguarding procedures in place, we will not shy away from responsibility for what happened in the past. The intention of the review was to shine a bright light in the dark corners of the Club’s history so that we can learn lessons to help protect the players of the future. We also have no desire to hide any non-recent abuse we uncover. Therefore, today, we are publishing the completed review in full.

Charles Geekie QC’s review included a specific examination of the allegations of child sexual abuse by Eddie Heath, who was employed by the Club in the 1970s and died in the early 1980s. It is evident from the review that Heath was a dangerous and prolific child abuser. His conduct was beyond reprehensible.

The report details how abuse was able to occur unchallenged, and the life-changing impact it had on those affected.

The review team was also tasked with investigating the way we handled a civil claim for compensation made in 2014. This case was managed by specialist external lawyers on both sides and concluded with a settlement agreement which included a confidentiality clause. This matter was the subject of a board statement in December 2016. In his report, Charles Geekie QC concludes that, whilst the settlement agreement should not have included a confidentiality clause, it was included due to the lack of relevant specific advice being given to the Club and not to silence the claimant.

Charles Geekie QC’s review has found that the nature of the relationship between a coach or scout and player carries with it power that is capable of being abused – and this risk remains as relevant to the game today as it was historically. With that in mind, regular updates have been provided to The FA’s Sheldon Review, so that the lessons we have learned can be shared across football.

We must continue to challenge ourselves to do better as a club and as a sport. This is an issue that has affected all of football. Police data indicated that by March 2018, 340 clubs had already been impacted, 300 alleged perpetrators identified and over 2,800 referrals and reports received. Tragically the number of victims stood at almost 850.

While we implement the recommendations of the report, it is important that we also look to the future and ensure that abuse like this never happens again anywhere in football.

Survivors of child sexual abuse are also able to claim compensation by writing to the Club. Claims for compensation are being assessed and managed by the Club’s insurer and the Club will support survivors through the process.

Review of non-recent racial abuse

 

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more at the link