The Pre-Season Thread

[LDN Blue 7,903]

The caption headings in that article : 'bath time', 'cycling', 'jokes', 'captain', 'boss', 'talent', 'cesc' (lmao), 'loan', 'competition'.

SMH.

"Cesc: New signing Fabregas seems to be settling in to life with Chelsea, a club he swore never to play for"

[The only place to be 11,313]

Wenger's said his German players are likely to miss the beginning of the season for additional recovery time. Wondering if Mourinho will follow suit with Schurrle..

Schurrle doesn't rest...he just waits.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It makes me think if Drogba organize it?

http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2014/07/blues-to-take-part-in-turkish-charity-tournament0.html

It is written organized by IMG-Dogus AS. Doubt it Drogba involved, should be Galatasaray isn't it?

Anyway interesting to see how Jose will rotate the whole squad on 3 match (2 x 90 min) in 2 days

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Day 10 and 11

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRTjGXgGOAo&list=UUTgmugBE2ny4dZurvgc6iFg

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

[xdottenx 20]

Day 12!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86Y5Zh3L6JA&list=UUTgmugBE2ny4dZurvgc6iFg

[Special Juan 27,092]

Pictures of Drogba and Co in training ahead of Vitesse.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2709604/Didier-Drogba-backs-Diego-Costa-Cesc-Fabregas-Filipe-Luis-help-Chelsea-Premier-League-title-shows-training-session-Blues.html

[Korea 734]

Why is Chelsea not in USA this summer?

[Special Juan 27,092]

Why is Chelsea not in USA this summer?

Air miles after a long WC, staying closer to home and also allowing players to ease into pre-season without having to worry about serious flying time.

[zolayes 14,489]

Air miles after a long WC, staying closer to home and also allowing players to ease into pre-season without having to worry about serious flying time.

and a very good decision IMO

[boshman 1,073]

When are the Belgium boys back?

[Special Juan 27,092]

When are the Belgium boys back?

Today.

[Jase 43,479]

Air miles after a long WC, staying closer to home and also allowing players to ease into pre-season without having to worry about serious flying time.

Indeed. Glad the club made the right decision rather than flog the players to death with all those long distance travels.

On the other hand, read a piece in Daily Mirror the other day stating that we'll be heading to Asia again next summer.

[Jase 43,479]

[ILoveLamp 270]

Indeed. Glad the club made the right decision rather than flog the players to death with all those long distance travels.

On the other hand, read a piece in Daily Mirror the other day stating that we'll be heading to Asia again next summer.

It's not sucha big deal as there isn't a WC so players can get their holidays in before the tour starts, and not be already knackered arriving for preseason

[Jase 43,479]

It's not sucha big deal as there isn't a WC so players can get their holidays in before the tour starts, and not be already knackered arriving for preseason

Err, was I even complaining about the tour to Asia? Was just saying it.

[ILoveLamp 270]

Err, was I even complaining about the tour to Asia? Was just saying it.

OK, I mis-interpreted the 'On the other hand' in your sentence.

Wasn't having a go or anything, just think it makes a lot of sense the way the club have done it to not do a big tour this year, whereas next year it won't be a problem.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Day 13 and 14 with Courtois and Hazard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpCyo3tNSVU