Reddish-Blue 2,677 Posted Friday at 23:06 Share Posted Friday at 23:06 1 hour ago, mkh said: 💥🔵JUST IN: Jordi Cruijff has held talks with Andoni Iraola about becoming the new head coach of Ajax. Ajax (@MikeVerweij) I don't think he'd go to Ajax, especially with possible PL offers or even La Liga opportunities. mkh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 760 Posted Friday at 23:32 Share Posted Friday at 23:32 🗯🔵Benfica have shortlisted Fulham's Marco Silva as a leading candidate to replace José Mourinho, who has been linked with a return to Real Madrid next season. (@Record) Vesper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,112 Posted Saturday at 00:00 Share Posted Saturday at 00:00 Chelsea & Xabi Alonso AGREE on vision?! & Joao Pedro To Barcelona?! In today's Chelsea news, we discuss the return of Reece James and Levi Colwill ahead of Monday's game against Nottingham Forest. Trevor Chalobah is in talks to extend his Chelsea contract. Chelsea can rip up Mudryk's contract under one condition. Chelsea already in talks with Xabi Alonso?! Chelsea is set to sell at least 2 strikers this summer, and Barcelona wants Joao Pedro?! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Reece James and Levi Colwill RETURN! 05:08 - Trevor Chalobah EXTENDING Contract! 07:55 - Chelsea can rip up Mudryk's contract? 16:04 - Xabi Alonso & Chelsea AGREE on vision?! 22:36 - Chelsea to SELL 2 Strikers as Barca want Joao Pedro?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,112 Posted Saturday at 01:48 Share Posted Saturday at 01:48 How Chelsea Set Up Under Xabi Alonso Connor Holden Football examines the core tactical principles of Xabi Alonso, focusing on building up play and counter-pressing structures. By analyzing specific player profiles and positional flexibility, the breakdown explores how these strategic concepts could potentially be implemented within the current Chelsea squad to achieve greater control and technical synergy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,112 Posted Saturday at 02:20 Share Posted Saturday at 02:20 How Chelsea Set Up Under Andoni Iraola Connor Holden Football examines Andoni Iraola's tactical principles, focusing on high-intensity buildup play, triangular rotations, and aggressive pressing structures. The analysis explores how these strategic concepts could be adapted to Chelsea's current squad composition, potential player roles, and the tactical adjustments necessary for implementing this style of play. mkh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesper 31,112 Posted Saturday at 02:54 Share Posted Saturday at 02:54 How Chelsea Set Up Under Cesc Fabregas Connor Holden Football examines how Cesc Fàbregas integrates positional buildup, structured rest defense, and zone replacement to control matches at Como. The analysis explores how these specific tactical principles regarding ball possession, aggressive counter-pressing, and player fluidity could potentially be adapted to fit Chelsea's current squad composition and future development. mkh and Blue Armour 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 760 Posted Sunday at 13:13 Share Posted Sunday at 13:13 ✅️🔵Eddie Howe set to remain Newcastle United boss. As things stand + barring unexpected turn of events 48yo will lead NUFC into 26/27 - retains ownership/hierarchy support & keen to continue. All parties accept this season can’t be repeated. (@DavidOrnstein) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 760 Posted Sunday at 16:56 Share Posted Sunday at 16:56 (edited) Edited Sunday at 16:57 by mkh OneMoSalah and Fernando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,734 Posted Sunday at 17:16 Share Posted Sunday at 17:16 On 30/04/2026 at 08:49, Special Juan said: Start giving them a 7 month or zero hour contracts It would make wayy more sense and save a lot of money! Mean theyre lucky to do 6 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,730 Posted Sunday at 19:10 Share Posted Sunday at 19:10 2 hours ago, mkh said: Tbh, whatever the medical staff did for James had worked for at least a good solid year. Lavia is just a different level. And Fofana isn't great even when he plays. Fernando and mkh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 760 Posted yesterday at 07:55 Share Posted yesterday at 07:55 🚨❌️🔵Cesc Fàbregas says that “of course” he will one day return to the Premier League as a coach. But he stresses he is in no rush and believes that he and the Italian club are creating something “beautiful” together. (@Matt_Law_DT) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,286 Posted yesterday at 11:23 Share Posted yesterday at 11:23 As I’ve said before, Cesc seems like a smart, levelheaded guy. I don’t think he’ll jump at the first offer from a huge club like ourselves yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 760 Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago (edited) 🗯🔵BREAKING: Xavi Hernandez is under consideration by Chelsea to be their next manager! Managers in conversation at Chelsea: ▪︎ Xavi Hernandez ▪︎ Xabi Alonso ▪︎ Francesco Farioli ▪︎ Cesc Fabregas (not expected to leave Como) Andoni Iraola is appreciated, but Chelsea will have to weigh up if they want to change approach. “The club have made significant progress in instilling a football identity that is visible in the academy, and that one of the values of Maresca was his teams typified this approach. Chelsea consequently want to persevere with a coach of similar principles.” (@MiguelDelaney) Edited 4 hours ago by mkh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDA 10,245 Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago 57 minutes ago, mkh said: 🗯🔵BREAKING: Xavi Hernandez is under consideration by Chelsea to be their next manager! Managers in conversation at Chelsea: ▪︎ Xavi Hernandez ▪︎ Xabi Alonso ▪︎ Francesco Farioli ▪︎ Cesc Fabregas (not expected to leave Como) Andoni Iraola is appreciated, but Chelsea will have to weigh up if they want to change approach. “The club have made significant progress in instilling a football identity that is visible in the academy, and that one of the values of Maresca was his teams typified this approach. Chelsea consequently want to persevere with a coach of similar principles.” (@MiguelDelaney) ‘Chelsea have made significant progress in installing a football identity’ Huh!!! 🫤🤔😐 Fernando and mkh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,286 Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago I remember being open to Xavi when his name was in the mix before we appointed Maresca. But he’s been out of work for what, 3 years now? He would be a massive risk at this time when we need someone as close to a sure thing as we can get. The new manager will be taking over a club in absolute crisis. Appointing someone like Xavi could be disastrous. Strike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,794 Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago On 04/05/2026 at 07:23, Pizy said: As I’ve said before, Cesc seems like a smart, levelheaded guy. I don’t think he’ll jump at the first offer from a huge club like ourselves yet. Leaves Alonso and Iraola as the only real options for me. I'm leaning towards Iraola because of league experience but Alonso and his coaching team seem level headed, smart too. They will both prioritize making the squad be better at pressing, running and after having watched a season where our team has been outrun every single game, it would be welcome. Will need a big turnover of the squad too as many mediocre players have just settled in and around the first team here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 19,286 Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago 36 minutes ago, Strike said: Leaves Alonso and Iraola as the only real options for me. I'm leaning towards Iraola because of league experience but Alonso and his coaching team seem level headed, smart too. They will both prioritize making the squad be better at pressing, running and after having watched a season where our team has been outrun every single game, it would be welcome. Will need a big turnover of the squad too as many mediocre players have just settled in and around the first team here. Yeah, I’d be fine with either of these two. I would feel straight away that were in solid hands but then it comes down to whether the ownership will provide the new manager with the player HE asks for and they don’t continue to just force players upon them like Garnacho because some scout or sporting director is obsessed with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkh 760 Posted 16 minutes ago Share Posted 16 minutes ago 🚨🔵Xavi Hernández on controlling games: 🗣️ Xavi: “Football is about understanding, not just running. At Barcelona, we were taught that the ball moves faster than any player. If you move it correctly, you control everything—the tempo, the spaces, the opponent’s mind. When you dominate possession, you don’t just attack, you defend with the ball. That’s what made us different. Teams would chase shadows, and by the time they realised it, the game was already gone. It’s not about having the ball for the sake of it. It’s about knowing what to do with it. That’s the difference between keeping possession and controlling a match.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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