Henrique Hilario

[Liquidator 5,176]

don't get why people are moaning, he will hardly play because he will be 3rd choice. The same would have gone for Blackman had he been 3rd choice. Hilario is miles better than Blackman, who really needs regular first team football in the form of a loan

[teignman 441]

don't get why people are moaning, he will hardly play because he will be 3rd choice. The same would have gone for Blackman had he been 3rd choice. Hilario is miles better than Blackman, who really needs regular first team football in the form of a loan

I agree to an extent, but my main gripe is that he will take up a valuable international slot.

[zolayes 14,489]

I agree to an extent, but my main gripe is that he will take up a valuable international slot.

in that case we should have kept Turnbull

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

I agree to an extent, but my main gripe is that he will take up a valuable international slot.

If we are signing one more player its Rooney and as you know he is english. this international spot that Hilario takes does not matter cuz either way we are not signing another foreign player this summer.

[teignman 441]

in that case we should have kept Turnbull

I wouldn't have had any issues with keeping Ross as 3rd choice keeper.

[teignman 441]

If we are signing one more player its Rooney and as you know he is english. this international spot that Hilario takes does not matter cuz either way we are not signing another foreign player this summer.

You're right. My comment was based in the vain hopes that the club would not hold fast to their absurd "Rooney or bust" policy and actually attempt upgrade other areas of the squad that are in need.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

in that case we should have kept Turnbull

I think Ross didn't want to be third choice and had decided to go somewhere where he can be first choice. Petr hinted at something like this in an interview when the season ended.

If we are signing one more player its Rooney and as you know he is english. this international spot that Hilario takes does not matter cuz either way we are not signing another foreign player this summer.

What if we want to sign a foreign player in January, though?

[Milan 17,859]

I think Ross didn't want to be third choice and had decided to go somewhere where he can be first choice. Petr hinted at something like this in an interview when the season ended.

Right, Petr said that Ross has improved a lot (literally, 'he is now better by 300%') and that after years of hard work he wants to be a regular starter.

[zolayes 14,489]

Right, Petr said that Ross has improved a lot (literally, 'he is now better by 300%') and that after years of hard work he wants to be a regular starter.

respect for Ross then because the move has probably cost him money

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Not in the squad for the PL:

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3448194/title/squad-lists-announced

Jamal will be the 3rd GK.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Not in the squad for the PL:

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3448194/title/squad-lists-announced

Jamal will be the 3rd GK.

That makes sense since he takes up an international spot and Blackman doesn't. What still doesn't make sense for me is the decision to renew his contract, though..

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

So we've renewed a contract of a player that won't even be in the squad, fucksake

[CHOULO19 24,332]

So we've renewed a contract of a player that won't even be in the squad, fucksake

I bet we've secretly renewed Paulo's contract as well

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/3941353/title/hilario-contract-concludes

Hilario's contract has ended.

Moving this to Ex-Blues...

[didierforever 7,349]

finally!!! had some moments but normally a massive passenger.

[Jase 43,479]

Hilario has retired and is now a GK coach at the club..

http://instagram.com/p/rU4KQlwzEO/?modal=true

Hi Everyone. After 20 years of professional goalkeeping I have made the very difficult decision to hang up my gloves!! It was not a sudden or easy decision and age played no part, but I simply could not refuse the offer that CFC proposed. I now have the opportunity to not only stay in the game but to pass on my experience and knowledge to a new generation of goalkeepers!

I just wanted to say a Big thank you to all the teams that I was so proud to represent and all the staff that works on the backstage, to all my team mates many of whom I have worked with since day one, to all the managers and coaches that have helped me become not only a better player but a better man. For that I will always be grateful. I have been so lucky and privileged to have worked alongside such world class players and managers. Last but defiantly not least, a massive thank you to all the fans who have supported me throughout the years. Love you all. Wishing all of you the best in life.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Wouldn't be surprised if he's coaching with the U21s or youth team for now. Not a bad start for now.

I'm not sure if Mitchell's Dad, Mark Beeney is still at the club as a youth team GK coach?

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Definitely a good luck charm to have him around. Delighted about his new coaching role.