The Transfer Ban

[Alee. 182]

Yeah, they cant make Kakuta pay for this.. poor guy.

[Steve 10,227]

  On 03/09/2009 at 14:55, EskWeston said:

Anyone think that the club ensuring players are tied into new contracts this summer has anything to do with Chelsea expecting this outcome??

Well possibly, but surly this cant stand. There will surly be alot more clubs banned in the next few days if Chelsea protest this properly.

[Wxgba 306]

It's stupid. Teams have been 'poaching' players for quite a while now; it's not like we're the only club to do such a thing. Arsenal, for one, are a prime candidate for doing deeds such as this, e.g. Cesc Fabregas, Fran Merida, etc.

It's just typical that they pick up on us. However, we ought to appeal, and if we do, I think there's a strong chance the ban will be shortened, or may be even cleared.

[Alee. 182]

Still waiting for an official statement, Maybe somethings up..

[Steve 10,227]

Dont hold your breath the statement may not come for a few more hours. As the club may be finding out exactly what the ban is for.

[Chelseasgirl 1]

Oh what a suprise, Chelsea being made an example of! Its unfair and its shit. Totally out of the blue aswell, shocked.

Having said that its a good job we've got the team we have, otherwise we'd be more than screwed!

[James 5,242]

It just shows the inconsistency of Fifa, other clubs have done this and they don't get punished.

How can you fine an 18 year old £600,000+, absolute shambles.

West Ham got off with virtually nothing a few years ago and Tevez was there best player.

[EskWeston 696]

So can we expect Man U to get the same punishment anytime soon?:

http://www.clubcall.com/manchester-united/le-havre-slam-uniteds-transfer-policy-927034.html

We will see what the eventual outcome of this is but it stinks and it is very bad news indeed.

[gary gordon 1,777]

It's no doubt a dog act by FIFA, but honestly, Who gives a fuck??!! Our players arn't that old! People on here a carrying on like we have a nursing home at the bridge. Get a grip people! WE ARE THE MIGHTY Chelsea FC!!!!!

We have enough depth in our squad to field two teams in the top 4!!!!

I couldn't give a fuck, it will give us a chance to use some of our younger players as well...

HEADS UP PEOPLE!!!!!

[Shane 2,275]

We'll see how good of a manager Carlo is now.

[EskWeston 696]

  On 03/09/2009 at 15:45, gary gordon said:

It's no doubt a dog act by FIFA, but honestly, Who gives a fuck??!! Our players arn't that old! People on here a carrying on like we have a nursing home at the bridge. Get a grip people! WE ARE THE MIGHTY Chelsea FC!!!!!

We have enough depth in our squad to field two teams in the top 4!!!!

I couldn't give a fuck, it will give us a chance to use some of our younger players as well...

HEADS UP PEOPLE!!!!!

What happens if we get a spate of long term injuries. It most certainly can happen. We can't even bring anyone in on loan!!!! Lets say for arguments sake that in December Drogba and Anelka both break their legs. This WILL have a massive effect on us and will cause us problems.

[Steve 10,227]

  On 03/09/2009 at 15:50, ShaneCFC said:

We'll see how good of a manager Carlo is now.

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[Alee. 182]

If Anelka gets injured before / during ACON... Bubye Trophies this season.

Edited September 3, 2009 by ChelseaBoi

[Fulham Broadway 17,092]

Have to see what comes of the appeal. Seems as though they are just taking the piss, and trying to make a Mutu type example. -what about all the other tapping up thats gone on ? Terry at Man city, Arsenal, not to mention Fergusons antics.

[Shane 2,275]

  On 03/09/2009 at 15:54, ChelseaBoi said:

If Anelka gets injured before / during ACON... Bubye Trophies this season.

The Champions League resumes after the ACON.

[gary gordon 1,777]

  On 03/09/2009 at 15:51, EskWeston said:

What happens if we get a spate of long term injuries. It most certainly can happen. We can't even bring anyone in on loan!!!! Lets say for arguments sake that in December Drogba and Anelka both break their legs. This WILL have a massive effect on us and will cause us problems.

Injuries are a part of the game, no club can go all season injury free. That's why we have at least 3 players for every position. They might not be as good as the injured player, but they will lean on the players around them and be better for it.

I think this is a blessing in disguise. We have to start developing our junior talent! We can't just run to shop everytime something is broken. We need to try and fix it! Let's not forget Lampard wasn't a born talent, he learnt from the players around him! I hope we un-earth a massive talent!

[EskWeston 696]

  On 03/09/2009 at 15:55, Fulham Broadway said:

Have to see what comes of the appeal. Seems as though they are just taking the piss, and trying to make a Mutu type example. -what about all the other tapping up thats gone on ? Terry at Man city, Arsenal, not to mention Fergusons antics.

It's not tapping up that is the issue, it is breach of contract. Firstly i would like to know what sort of contract Kakuta could possibly have had at 15 years old...... there is no way he could have signed a pro contract. So how can FIFA dish out the same punishment as to what they gave out for a breach of a pro contract. And what "proof" is there that we intentionally coherced Kakuta to break whatever contract it was he had?

Also what happens when come next summer we want to register our next batch of youngsters and give them pro contracts? We won't be able to do it.... it could mean we end up losing a host of talented youngsters to other clubs next summer....

[gary gordon 1,777]

  On 03/09/2009 at 16:01, EskWeston said:

It's not tapping up that is the issue, it is breach of contract. Firstly i would like to know what sort of contract Kakuta could possibly have had at 15 years old...... there is no way he could have signed a pro contract. So how can FIFA dish out the same punishment as to what they gave out for a breach of a pro contract. And what "proof" is there that we intentionally coherced Kakuta to break whatever contract it was he had?

Also what happens when come next summer we want to register our next batch of youngsters and give them pro contracts? We won't be able to do it.... it could mean we end up losing a host of talented youngsters to other clubs next summer....

That's where Roman and his brown paper bag's come into play.