Duppy Conqueror 1,557 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Isnt Barcola and Olise rivals for the RW spot in the French U-21's? Olise should switch back to being English really if he wants to stay at Palace..more likely to be capped at senior level under Southgate than France. Palace are ideal club for some players.they have quality fans who are beyond loyal,quite stress free,have a laugh,every game a cup tie,have a pat on the back and a participation certificate for trying regardless of result aslong as stay up,live in London even if it is the more stabby part.. Olise has world class potential but if don't fancy the challenge then he's not gonna make it. Mhsc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,557 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Maybe with RJ out for a while we might increase our interest in the Spanish kid Fresneda or whatever his name is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 9,983 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 These Brenda Johnston talks are killing me inside. I'd be far more excited with Bradley Brocola bigbluewillie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,270 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Chelsea news: Roy 'The Walking Fossil' 🤪 Hodgson explains why Olise stayed at Palace https://theprideoflondon.com/2023/08/17/Chelsea-roy-hodgson-michael-olise/ Crystal Palace head coach Roy Hodgson explains why winger Michael Olise stayed with the Eagles rather than signing for Chelsea. The Blues seemed certain to sign the athlete – so what went wrong? Palace co-owner Steve Parish couldn’t help himself but gloat in a rather cringeworthy and self-serving way manner as he personally made an announcement on Thursday lunchtime. The CPFC chairman oddly announced the extension of Olise’s Palace contract on his Twitter (or X, eyes roll) page which linked to another personal social media account on Instagram. Best day of your life there, Steve? Eagles manager Hodgson was more respectful, moderate and appreciative of the renewal; not that he was gentle with Sheffield United’s Max Lowe. The former England boss, 76, was delighted and relieved to have Olise in his squad for the current campaign after almost losing him to the bigger and more powerful outfit. Hodgson understands the importance: Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on Michael Olise signing a new deal: “It’s the best possible news we could have. We have been concerned, one is concerned if a club the size of Chelsea’s stature start to take an interest in a player and suggests that a move to their club might be the best bet. I have always hoped that wouldn’t be the case and that Michael would realise that at such a young age his future here is very bright and we can help him move very quickly to another level, if that is going to happen in time.” Hodgson later added: “I had a long chat with him when the subject was first broached but that was a long time ago at the start of pre-season. “I made it clear to him just how much I enjoy working with him and how much respect I have for him as a player and what potential I think he has as a player. “And in that I suggested that I thought being at Crystal Palace and playing here would be the best option but I also made it clear that I wasn’t going to put him under any unnecessary pressure. “He had pressure from all sides so I could only tell him honestly what I think from my side. I’m always here if he wants to discuss it further. As a result, we speak everyday but I’ve shied away from asking ‘what are you going to do?’ or giving him further advice. He knows what I’ve got to say and I just hoped we’d get the answer we want.” BBC Sport Chelsea supposedly interested in Lyon’s Bradley Barcola According to a report from France, Chels‘ are now competing against Paris Saint-Germain in a transfer sense, as opposed to on the pitch. Though PSG are still said to be ‘hopeful’ of securing Barcola eventually, in spite of an initial offer being declined. RMC Sport claim that a €30 million bid was rejected by Lyon for their attacking star. Because of the aforementioned failure to lure Olise to Stamford Bridge, the Blues are now ‘pushing’ for the another young Frenchman. As Barcola is only 20 years-old, this move from CFC will be seen as another attempt to monopolise the best growing talent in the footballing world. The forward’s quality is proven in Europe with an eye-catching eight assists and seven goals in 31 matches last season. At present, the Villeurbanne-born man has not agreed terms with any external clubs; his valuation is apparently around €50m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Thank god we have Malo. Extremely controversial question: would you consider offloading Reece James over his injury problems? He is our Captain and amazing when fit, but are these problems ever going to go away? Is he worth 250k a week when he plays so rarely? Does he have a realistic future playing RB and being fit for even half of a season? Norfolkblue1961 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,270 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 minute ago, DDA said: These Brenda Johnston talks are killing me inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,270 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 ffs NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 If Johnson and Barcola are valued at around the same 45-50m and we opt for Johnson it’ll stain our otherwise fantastic summer business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artandur 939 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Our talent ID was so excellent this summer, how on earth did we get to Johnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamilton 2,120 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 30 minutes ago, Vesper said: only two RBs on the planet can replace Reece to any sort of remotely the same level (and I rate a HEALTHY James over both) and one has not played RB in years Achraf Hakimi Joshua Kimmich thank FUCK we have Malo (I see some here slating him the past few weeks, which is madness in my book) other acceptable pure RBs (the CB Mohamed Simakan is a solid RB as well) are (note: Trent Alexander-Arnold is so bad defensively I would lose it if we bought him, as he would cost an insane amount) italics means not available Jeremie Frimpong Pedro Porro Nahuel Molina Benjamin Pavard Noussair Mazraoui Matty Cash Vanderson Nordi Mukiele Joakim Maehle (can play both LB and RB) Sacha Boey Iván Fresneda Arnau Martínez Benjamin Henrichs Amar Dedic Alexander Bah Rasmus Kristensen Ridle Baku Saël Kumbedi Stephane Singo Kiliann Sildillia Djed Spence Bafodé Diakité Brandon Soppy Devyne Rensch Didn’t Maehle just switched club? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucio 5,418 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, Artandur said: Our talent ID was so excellent this summer, how on earth did we get to Johnson Other than Tyler Adams too . I’m certain we’d choose barcola over Brennan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Medical was apparently done yesterday, media work was apparently done this morning. Where’s the Lavia announcement? We need some good news to wash away all the depressing stuff today, Chelsea! 😭😭😭 Also need him ready for West Ham on Sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,578 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 What a bad day with no signings and 2 players Injured... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mhsc 1,109 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) Btw, unless the system we used in preseason was purely for preseason, I don't think we need to stress that much about losing James, Poch was building in a 3-2-5 attack system where only one fullback went forward and the other stayed back with the CBs. Having one very attacking / good fullback was critical but not both sides required it. So, if Chilly is fit probably the 3-2-5 has Chilly going forward and Malo sits deep. If Chilly is out, probably Malo becomes the attacking forward and Cucu or Maatsen sit deep with the CBs. The biggest loss is that we've lost our Captain and that bit of leadership on the field. The system can easily cope and thrive without him. This is a big upgrade from Tuchel/Potter era in itself. Edited August 17, 2023 by Mhsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoroccanBlue 5,385 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 Yeah was about to add that Poch's system isn't entirely dependent on wingbacks as we saw under Tuchel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,985 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 5 minutes ago, MoroccanBlue said: Yeah was about to add that Poch's system isn't entirely dependent on wingbacks as we saw under Tuchel. I would certainly hope that the 3 at the back system we used against Liverpool was a “needs must” situation because Poch didn’t have the midfielders he needed yet. If Caicedo and Lavia are both in by Sunday I assume we immediately revert back to a back for with 3 midfielders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,369 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 25 minutes ago, Mhsc said: Btw, unless the system we used in preseason was purely for preseason, I don't think we need to stress that much about losing James, Poch was building in a 3-2-5 attack system where only one fullback went forward and the other stayed back with the CBs. Having one very attacking / good fullback was critical but not both sides required it. So, if Chilly is fit probably the 3-2-5 has Chilly going forward and Malo sits deep. If Chilly is out, probably Malo becomes the attacking forward and Cucu or Maatsen sit deep with the CBs. In that system it would be much better with Chilwell going up to have Disasi, Silva and Colwill sitting deep. Or when RB is up James/Gusto to have Silva, Badiashile and Colwill sitting in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 30,270 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Vesper said: ffs NO Nottingham Forest want £50 million for Johnson now..............they can fuck right off xPetrCechx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,069 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Nero said: We should buy El-Nesyri instead. Underrated striker A number of players from the Moroccan NT deserve more praise. 1 hour ago, Hamilton said: Didn’t Maehle just switched club? Yep. He joined Wolfsburg less than a week ago. Edited August 17, 2023 by LAM09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHulk 2,507 Posted August 17, 2023 Share Posted August 17, 2023 DH1988 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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