Callum Hudson-Odoi

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Our talent scouting and youth academy might be one of the best out there, but what good is it for us?

If anything it looks like we are creating players for other clubs...

[Special Juan 28,106]

Just now, BlueLyon said:

Our talent scouting and youth academy might be one of the best out there, but what good is it for us?

If anything it looks like we are creating players for other clubs...

ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY HONEY

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

3 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY HONEY

When will people realise it's a business first and foremost.

I can understand all the romance of ''play da yoof'', yeah, but we're doing ok -just check the trophy cabinet...

[Sideshow Luiz 2,310]

6 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

Half of the overhaul is staring us directly in the face and has been for this so called 'half of a season'.

Zola came out with a load of bullshit on Friday on how he needs to develop off the field etc...good enough, old enough springs to mind!!

If we had both wings absolutely flourishing and goals and assists flying in from either side there would be a more solid argument, we haven't, and he's also hardly had a sniff in the shit competitions.

There is absolutely no justification what so ever why CHO hasn't played more games than he has.

 

It's not a "so called" half a season, it's "literally" been half a season of senior football.

If he wants to leave now, it's impatient because the window for him at this club is right now.  We've got aging players and a contract situation in line ahead of him.

I agree with above posters that have said that if he didn't kick up a fuss, he'd be treated like another youth, and I think he was right to do so.  He knows he's promising, so put some pressure on the club to play him.  But, to actually leave to Bayern Munich where he's got no more guarantees than he does here (actually less in the next 6 months) is impatient, IMO.

I've never said he shouldn't be playing more, in fact, I've been moaning about it just as much as anyone else.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Just now, Special Juan said:

ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY HONEY

Yeah. CFC. Chelsea Finance Company.

[Special Juan 28,106]

1 minute ago, Sideshow Luiz said:

It's not a "so called" half a season, it's "literally" been half a season of senior football.

If he wants to leave now, it's impatient because the window for him at this club is right now.  We've got aging players and a contract situation in line ahead of him.

I agree with above posters that have said that if he didn't kick up a fuss, he'd be treated like another youth, and I think he was right to do so.  He knows he's promising, so put some pressure on the club to play him.  But, to actually leave to Bayern Munich where he's got no more guarantees than he does here (actually less in the next 6 months) is impatient, IMO.

I've never said he shouldn't be playing more, in fact, I've been moaning about it just as much as anyone else.

It's only a window now if he's played.

 

[Special Juan 28,106]

Just now, BlueLyon said:

Yeah. CFC. Chelsea Finance Company.

I think your getting it.

If CHO is sold after we have just shelled out 50 odd million on a Yank from Dortmund then it's quite clear my point and also shirt sales and marketing is number 1 priority.

[El P. 1,354]

Ok, don't want to be harsh on the kid... but we REALLY need homegrown players. And we REALLY need wingers. NOW. We must keep him, regardless of his wants, he must understand.

Board, don't even think about it.

[Johnnyeye 7,501]

51 minutes ago, Jason said:

To be honest, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are poor examples. Barcelona have spent tons of money buying players from elsewhere rather than promoting anyone from their famed La Masia while Bayern have hardly been promoting players from their own academy and just like Barcelona, they too have been buying players, including young ones, from elsewhere. 

i should have mentioned Spurs, Ajax, Arsenal, United, good examples no?

[BlueLyon 9,359]

12 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

I think your getting it.

If CHO is sold after we have just shelled out 50 odd million on a Yank from Dortmund then it's quite clear my point and also shirt sales and marketing is number 1 priority.

Im pretty sure everyone knows whats happening, but it doesnt mean we should be happy about it

[Special Juan 28,106]

Just now, BlueLyon said:

Im pretty sure everyone knows whats happening, but it doesnt mean we should be happy about it

Be happy or sad, your choice

[Alabama 1,992]

24 minutes ago, manpe said:

We just signed Pulisic and if Hazard stays he won't get a sniff for years to come. Willian will probably be still here and CHO will stay 3-4th choice for god knows how long.

Yes we just signed Pulisic...but thinking Pulisic will play that enormous amount of games the next season....and then what if Eden leaves at the end of the day...just like what posters have said its outright impatience that worrying the kid...willian might not even be in the starting 11 by the time this season might be coming to end...

[kc_blue 265]

How reliable are these reports this morning?  Everyone seems to be talking as if he's gone already.  I definitely won't be happy if he leaves but this whole thing just seems very strange.  I know people are jumping all over Sarri and I can see the frustration that they have, I see it myself.  I think CHO should have had more opportunities so far this season but I think this whole situation is just a bad confluence of events that has it's roots in past lack of integration of youth players as well as the board playing around and signing Sarri after preseason had already started this year. 

I might be crazy but I'm still not convinced this isn't just pressure by his agents and/or advisors to get a better pay packet in his new contract.  He saw how much we paid RLC and he probably thinks he can get the same or more.  Seems people are just jumping the gun a bit.  I'm sure there'll be more twists and turns to come.

[DH1988 1,347]

Strange one, I can and cannot understand why he would want to move considering he has more playtime now with the other wingers dwindling. I had high hopes for him after pre-season and I was definitely disappointed that Sarri didn't go with 'on merit' rather than playing names above performances so that is why I can understand him wanting to go. I think everyone can agree that he was the stand out performer in pre-season, opposition aside or not. Munich coming in with whatever it is £31 or £40m, depending on which report you read, initially astounds me but I like to think of it like if we saw CHO at another team, 18 months on his deal, would we pay £31m-£40m for him? Put our directors aside as well.. Would YOU pay £31m-£40m for him? I would.

In terms of selling talent, we've been burnt here before haven't we? Several times now infact.. Think of our team had we kept the players and not had an eye for quick financial gain at the time, or not included the buy back option at least. I understand the financial aspect and making £20m++ on a player we signed for far less is an accountants dream.. But is it? Total cost of ownership isn't just a transfer fee.

Anyway, hope he stays, if not, I'll watch Bayern more than I do now.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

It's a fucking travesty what is happening and what is more infuriating is that I cannot understand one thing - in this era of modern football ruled by silly money and greedy agents, clubs should do more in trying to promote local kids who have grown up in their youth setups and have one single goal and that is to play for the team they love. 

Take Hudson Odoi for example Chelsea through and through, at the club since 7 and bags of potential. Pulisic 50M+ is he really that better? Fuck me I don't know but hell I'm sure Hudson Odoi doesn't look like a poor mans Walcott either. Difference one is a Chelsea through and through who would play for the club he loves, the other... well I'm sure he did not grow up as a Chelsea fan. 

The Mounts, the CHOs, the RLCs, Sterlings of this Academy and Chelsea fans since they were little kids should be encouraged to stay. Bayern need wingers desperately, if Pulisic was that good why didn't they buy him instead? Cause they don't care about marketing stuff and settle for the talented one and that's Hudson Odoi. Sad day if he leaves.