General Chelsea Stuff

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Vote early and often. Chelsea is in 1st and 2nd place. Chelsea vs Man City has the most votes.

 

 

[nyikolajevics 2,689]

Guys, anyone knows what this sticker means? Saw it Today..

 

 

[NikkiCFC 8,286]

BlueCo just like to change managers. 

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[Vesper 30,081]

Chelsea complete Man City raid as new academy technical director signing Glenn van der Kraan confirmed

The latest Chelsea news as the club are continuing the restructure of the academy with the hope of future talent being able to make their way into the first team.

https://www.football.london/Chelsea-fc/news/Chelsea-complete-man-city-raid-30076014

 

Chelsea have announced that Glenn van der Kraan has joined the club as academy technical director, completing a move from Premier League rivals Manchester City.

The Dutchman had been with City since 2020, where he held the title of head of coaching for the Under-9s to the Under 14s. During his time at the Etihad Stadium he worked with Joe Shield who moved to Chelsea as co-director of recruitment and talent in January 2023, and was tasked with restructuring the club’s academy.

Van der Kraan’s appointment was reported by Training Ground Guru back in July, but has now been confirmed by the club. It has been confirmed that he will lead the youth development programme alongside Jake Francis, who has taken up a new role as the academy’s football operations director.

Chelsea will help the restructure of the academy will help bring youth prospects into the first team in future years. The Blues currently have academy graduates Levi Colwill and Reece James as part of the first team squad.

In a statement on the club’s website sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley gave their reaction to the appointment. “We are very pleased to make this announcement as Glenn brings his vast experience and track record for success in youth development into his new position at Chelsea,” they said.

“Alongside the vital continuity and experience that Jack brings to his new role, we are excited about this new leadership and the potential within the academy moving forward. The academy is fundamental to the plan for the future of the club, with Glenn and Jack now in place to steer the operation alongside the immense expertise already within the academy building at Cobham.”

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Chelsea have trademarked a new emblem ahead of their 120th anniversary with its designers describing how it is intended to symbolise their status as ‘London’s true club’.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13972047/new-Chelsea-emblem-trademarked-120th-anniversary-London-true-club.html?ico=authors_pagination_mobile

 

 

 

Edited October 17, 2024 by mkh

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As confirmed by documents filed with Companies House, the UK’s business register, Chelsea have received a major cash injection worth £190million in the form of a share issue which has fractionally increased Clearlake’s stake in the club.

 

 

[LAM09 7,043]

More drama 😑

 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

8 hours ago, LAM09 said:

More drama 😑

 

Already November.

Wonder whether they will secure one this season, with a good chunk of games already gone. All the perks of not playing in a real European competition 

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There is a feeling in the game that Saudi state is ultimately eyeing a bigger club, with rumours about Chelsea and Liverpool. (@Independent)

[Vesper 30,081]

2 hours ago, mkh said:

There is a feeling in the game that Saudi state is ultimately eyeing a bigger club, with rumours about Chelsea and Liverpool. (@Independent)

I do not want head chopper owners

the Saudis should be globally banned from owning any sports teams

of course that will never happen as they just bribe their way into anything that they fancy

[Fernando 6,585]

22 hours ago, mkh said:

There is a feeling in the game that Saudi state is ultimately eyeing a bigger club, with rumours about Chelsea and Liverpool. (@Independent)

I think they will buy Liverpool since with us Todd and company can't sell for a few more years.