Direction of this club

[Spike 12,049]

3 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said:

you want to say that the fans properly thanked Drogba/Lamaprd/Cech and Terry (in the future) for their service?

the fans even didn't know, till after the last game, if any of them could stay or go...

no testimonial game, nothing.

the millions are coming from the board, not the fans.

So you are upset about the fact people didn't get a chance to cheer during the last match? Why not cheer regardless if they mean so much to you. I'm sure those players are smart enough to realise over their decade long careers how much they mean to the Chelsea faithful. Everybody comes and goes but those players have signs, banners and chants that have been dedicated to them over the years.

[11Drogba 2,000]

25 minutes ago, Spike said:

Manchester City just hired a manager halfway through the season which made half of their team go on holiday

Making a mistake and having a direction are two different things imo. City made a mistake there but unlike us they clearly have a direction.

[Spike 12,049]

9 minutes ago, 11Drogba said:

Making a mistake and having a direction are two different things imo. City made a mistake there but unlike us they clearly have a direction.

What is their direction then? Spend millions and millions of pounds to have a team that passes between the midfield and defence for 70 mins per game?

The new season with a new coach hasn't even started and it's been written off as direction less? That is premature. Hell the club had a very obvious transfer and philosophy before Mourinho was brought back for whatever inane reason. Hey! We've spent the last several years scouting and buying technical and young players like Kevin de Bruyne, Juan Mata, Oriol Romeu, Andre Schurrle, Eden Hazard, Oscar among dozens of other players sent on loan. I know let's get a coach that is known for his pragmatic football, short term thinking and reluctance to play non-established players.

From my perspective that is still the direction. With players like Pato, Pedro, Fabregas, and Wilian being bought. The club just needs a correct coach.

[kmk108 1,186]

There's no two teams I hate more than Spurs and Liverpool, but look at them lately. Since Klopp has come to Liverpool, there's a soul back at that club. There's optimism for the future and a buzz around the city that hasn't been felt since the Rafa days. Spurs have put a good manager in place with a view of the future, backed by some great young players.

[11Drogba 2,000]

11 minutes ago, Spike said:

What is their direction then? Spend millions and millions of pounds to have a team that passes between the midfield and defence for 70 mins per game?

The new season with a new coach hasn't even started and it's been written off as direction less? That is premature. Hell the club had a very obvious transfer and philosophy before Mourinho was brought back for whatever inane reason. Hey! We've spent the last several years scouting and buying technical and young players like Kevin de Bruyne, Juan Mata, Oriol Romeu, Andre Schurrle, Eden Hazard, Oscar among dozens of other players sent on loan. I know let's get a coach that is known for his pragmatic football, short term thinking and reluctance to play non-established players.

First they hired Barcelona's director of football, then hired a manager who plays his team possession based football and now they hired Guardiola. Not just transfers they also spent a lot to improve their youth facilities.

I am not sure if we are talking only about next season. This club has been doing contradicting things for years, having that transfer policy you mentioned and hiring Mourinho is just one of them.

 

[Spike 12,049]

9 minutes ago, 11Drogba said:

First they hired Barcelona's director of football, then hired a manager who plays his team possession based football and now they now hired Guardiola. Not just transfers they also spent a lot to improve their youth facilities.

I am not sure if we are talking only about next season. This club has been doing contradicting things for years, having that transfer policy you mentioned and hiring Mourinho is just one of them.

 

Young unproven players are getting minutes, Kenedy, Traore, Loftus-Cheek and others are on the horizon.  The club has gotten a coach that has a history of using youngesters and a mix of robust physicality and technicality. I feel this is the most optimistic the club has looked going forward in a long time. Nothing is smooth sailing and nothing will always go the club's way but this is very promising from my outlook. The club has to juggle the future with the now, it cannot forsake too much of the present for the sake of the future and vice versa. It's a very difficult position and I hope Conte can handle it. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. There must be a sacrifice.

 

[Fernando 6,585]

Too early for this.

Wait till next season as we don't know if we become amazing all of a sudden with Conte and players wanting to right their wrongs from this season.

 

[11Drogba 2,000]

3 minutes ago, Spike said:

Young unproven players are getting minutes, Kenedy, Traore, Loftus-Cheek and others are on the horizon.  The club has gotten a coach that has a history of using youngesters and a mix of robust physicality and technicality. I feel this is the most optimistic the club has looked going forward in a long time. Nothing is smooth sailing and nothing will always go the club's way but this is very promising from my outlook. The club has to juggle the future with the now, it cannot forsake too much of the present for the sake of the future and vice versa. It's a very difficult position and I hope Conte can handle it.

 

And we'll have the best stadium in England. I am very optimistic not just next year but years ahead. We have made a lot of progress, won a lot of titles and it will be better but it would not hurt us if we had a clearer direction imo.

[Melanicus 5,208]

42 minutes ago, Spike said:

Young unproven players are getting minutes, Kenedy, Traore, Loftus-Cheek and others are on the horizon.  The club has gotten a coach that has a history of using youngesters and a mix of robust physicality and technicality. I feel this is the most optimistic the club has looked going forward in a long time. Nothing is smooth sailing and nothing will always go the club's way but this is very promising from my outlook. The club has to juggle the future with the now, it cannot forsake too much of the present for the sake of the future and vice versa. It's a very difficult position and I hope Conte can handle it. You cannot have your cake and eat it too. There must be a sacrifice.

 

As much as I like Conte, that just isn't true. Conte prefers experienced players in their prime, Pogba is the only exception.

 

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Replace 90% of Roman's advisors, including Emenalo.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

The way Terry was said his contract won't be extended. Over the fucking phone to his agent. 

[Spike 12,049]

Just now, Melanicus said:

As much as I like Conte, that just isn't true.

 

Hey, I never said that any of them succeeded but he has tried with a couple.