Nathaniel Chalobah

[lionsden 4,689]

We work with them as they were machines, not our youth for future.

Pure bussiness. That is the sad part of chelsea.

No surprise not even one made it here.

The youth project here is all fake, forced. Trying to look cool, bring 100 players in and they get 5minutes to show, then they are loaned out and again and again.

Matic is clear example. Would never made it here if he wasnt sold. He had great potential, but no one at chelsea had a single clue. They loaned him out. Then he is sold and within 2 years in solid environment around people who actualy give shit, he becomes one of best DMs. I remember how clumsy he was in begining. There was europa league game, he came as sub and realy was like a piece of wood out there (being harsh). But he shown some promise. And he got another chance and another chance. Year later he was brilliant. Try get such chance, people or project here. Its all about money. About club. Sadly.

Then there is Bertrand. Another mistake from the board to sell him. Sure he cant be blamed if he wanted to leave. All he got was words that he will play, but no one rated him.

Thing is, there are better players out there. Its easier to throw few millions and bam, you get top player.

But try get the same loyalty from such player. A youth player will fight for the club. He will stay loyal and wont flee, hide or not give fuck when something is wrong. He will lead the team. Take a look at Terry. No money can buy you that.

If I had two chances; current Messi or 20 year old Terry. I would pick Terry every single time. You can buy players. What you cant buy is youth player coming through ranks and become the face of the team. For decade. They are inspiration. No money can give you that.

Sadly the board knows two shits about how to develop youth.

Top players cost more than just a "few million" these days and are not as easy to acquire as they use to.

There's nothing to suggest a couple of these boys can't turn out to be top players in the future if we actually gave a crap about them.

[The Skipper 20,593]

Still don't understand why he's just not been given a fair chance here. He's a talent. IMO he can at least be a valuable squad player here if he develops well enough.

Going back a bit but Jack Cork for example, who Chalobah has a higher ceiling than IMO, would make a great squad player here. He's developed quite well as a player and that's allowed him to get to that level. Chalobah could do the same, he's just not being provided with an opportunity here.

Here's hoping he does well at Napoli because if he does, the club surely have to give him a role in the squad. He's HG. He's club trained as well (for CL).

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

if a kid is sent out to new foster parents once or twice a year for 3-6 years his/her chances of developing into a well rounded adult are not as high as if someone adopted them,gave them consistent guidance and the chance of a home for the next 10 years.

we have been too quick to do the former,but so reluctant to do the latter. even as fans I see folks will say they are not completely convinced in our young players which is fair enough but we don`t have to be completely convinced..just give them a chance,gradually..like we should with all new players to the squad regardless of if they are youth or new signings. will atleast be able to judge if they actually need a loan or to stay in our squad.

[Spike 12,049]

He should have been given a rotational role after his Watford loan. Dropped the ball here.

[LAM09 6,741]

Seems like another useless loan as it stands. Need to stop this happening.

[mccg 1,528]

5mins of experience aint good but at least Chalobah is enjoying the sights of Naples, mmm his career seems to be going in the direction of Josh Mceachrans, Looked a real prospect but hasnt kicked on,21 this year and seems to behind Ruben etc , Think his time at Cfc will come to an end sadly.

[lucio 5,418]

sell him with a buyback, that would probably be the best option.

[the wes 7,212]

sell him with a buyback, that would probably be the best option.

that's not a bad idea we should do that with most of are loaned out players I think Barcelona does that with some their players in the past

[ja1 1,166]

First start for Napoli and looking quite tidy

[zolayes 14,489]

First start for Napoli and looking quite tidy

have missed your reports on youth .. please post often

[Topico 165]

Scored today

[ja1 1,166]

Good goal as well. He's still only 20.. when confident/motivated has quality. Got an assist for their 5th goal as well. Wonder if he'll be rewarded with more chances

[jernej93 565]

We work with them as they were machines, not our youth for future.

Pure bussiness. That is the sad part of chelsea.

No surprise not even one made it here.

The youth project here is all fake, forced. Trying to look cool, bring 100 players in and they get 5minutes to show, then they are loaned out and again and again.

Matic is clear example. Would never made it here if he wasnt sold. He had great potential, but no one at chelsea had a single clue. They loaned him out. Then he is sold and within 2 years in solid environment around people who actualy give shit, he becomes one of best DMs. I remember how clumsy he was in begining. There was europa league game, he came as sub and realy was like a piece of wood out there (being harsh). But he shown some promise. And he got another chance and another chance. Year later he was brilliant. Try get such chance, people or project here. Its all about money. About club. Sadly.

Then there is Bertrand. Another mistake from the board to sell him. Sure he cant be blamed if he wanted to leave. All he got was words that he will play, but no one rated him.

Thing is, there are better players out there. Its easier to throw few millions and bam, you get top player.

But try get the same loyalty from such player. A youth player will fight for the club. He will stay loyal and wont flee, hide or not give fuck when something is wrong. He will lead the team. Take a look at Terry. No money can buy you that.

If I had two chances; current Messi or 20 year old Terry. I would pick Terry every single time. You can buy players. What you cant buy is youth player coming through ranks and become the face of the team. For decade. They are inspiration. No money can give you that.

Sadly the board knows two shits about how to develop youth.

One of the best posts I've seen on this forum!

[the wes 7,212]

Scored today

nice wee nutmeg

[Kieran. 6,317]

Nat and Trevor's mom passed away.  Napoli held a minute silence and dedicated their win to them. 

[Spike 12,049]

He should have been getting minutes after his loan to Watford. Bloody hell.

[ja1 1,166]

http://goo.gl/jm6Zl6

 

good article

[Styles 9,790]

1 hour ago, ja1 said:

http://goo.gl/jm6Zl6

 

good article

Not really. A lot of wishful thinking and rambling.

The whole piece summed up in one line: "He didn't get many minutes in Napoli but he played well in some youth tournament".