2011-2012 Season

[neel 257]

Ganso long back indicated that he is interested in Italian League.

in 2004 Deco gave an interview that he wanted to join Mou at Chelsea. Arshavin wanted to join barcelona, And Torres insisted that his future will be in Anfield.

[synavm 4]

Well, I would like two/three players in- a creative midfielder, a left-sided winger and possibly a right-back. On top of that I'd like a new assistant manager, with credentials with understanding of the Italian and English game and someone that can understand the language- either bring back Wilkins or bring in Zola. I get the impression that communication between Carlo and the team was a problem after Wilkins left, the side look lost and confused- not ideal when you are overhauling tactics/formations. Oh, and a decent back up keeper would also be good.

I'd like to keep Carlo, I feel he is one of the best managers in the world, and someone that knows our side inside out. We could do with a bit of continuity within the side, and Carlo will know more about Chelsea than almost anyone.

I feel we have an excellent chance to go and win it next year, we just need to ensure our heads don't drop and we invest in the right area of the team. We also need to support the manager!

If it were me, the side would look like this:

------------------Cech-----------------

VDW------Alex-----Terry-----A.Cole

------------------Essien-----------------

------------Nasri-------Lampard--------

Sanchez-----------------------Malouda

-------------------Drogba----------------

Bench: Begovic, Ivanovic, Luiz, Mikel, Ramires, Sturridge, Torres

Out: Anelka, Kalou, Bosingwa, Hilario, Zhirkov, Cork, Mellis (about £37 Million income in total)

In: Sanchez (£22.5 Million), Nasri (£13.5 Million- contract close to expiring), Van Der Wiel (£12 Million), Begovic (£4 Million) NET SPEND: £15 Million

Management: Ancelotti, Zola

[spuz 143]

That's an awful team spuz.

I know. I can't stand 4-3-3 for a start.

It's a Carlo team style set up.My predicted line up for next year,not my actual line up I'd want.

[neel 257]

After spending 70 million in january it is unlikely to see another transfer window full of big signings

[eldo 868]

Dzagoev and Sanchez.

[neel 257]

Dzagoev will be great addition. He will come cheap and he is a chelsea fan .

[chrismada9 1,948]

After spending 70 million in january it is unlikely to see another transfer window full of big signings

I can think of a few reasons why that won't be true!

By losing all hope of winning the title, Roman WILL want to improve things in the summer!! I'd be hugely surprised if not a lot happens.

[bluephoenix 1,131]

in 2004 Deco gave an interview that he wanted to join Mou at Chelsea. Arshavin wanted to join barcelona, And Torres insisted that his future will be in Anfield.

Still I don't think we will/ he will come sign for Chelsea

I can think of a few reasons why that won't be true!

By losing all hope of winning the title, Roman WILL want to improve things in the summer!! I'd be hugely surprised if not a lot happens.

But wouldn't that get us in trouble with UEFA financial fair play..?

[chrismada9 1,948]

But wouldn't that get us in trouble with UEFA fair play..?

How on earth would improving the Chelsea squad with major chances disrupt UEFA Fair play??

[neel 257]

he is talking about Financial fair play i think

Edited May 9, 2011 by neel

[bluephoenix 1,131]

about he is talking about Financial fair play i think

yeah !

[synavm 4]

We can adhere to the FFP rules by 'buying out' the contracts made before 2008 (I think that's the date where you can do that) and by getting rid of the dead weight, thus lowering our net spend. We will make a loss next year, no doubt about that, but we can bring players in without being hit too hard.

[Tomo 21,751]

Basically last year was what was feared, the last horay for the formidable team of 04-10 and serious adjustments are needed.

Whether a new manager in or Carlo stays (hopefully the latter) the squad needs a fair bit of tweaking , Lampard and Drogba should be used sparingly as we cant keep relying on them for the next few years, time to bring in 2 wingers, a RB, a forward (with Anelka and Malouda on their way), i will always appreciate these players and what they done but we must not be sentimental. The squad dont need as big a overhaul as people make out but it DOES need changes. Dont need to bring in a creative midfielder weve got 1 who goes by the name of Josh McEachran.

OUT

Hilario and Paulo - not as bad as people like to make out but both takes up valuable over 21 foreign spot, both have been great servants and if played against Newcastle should get the standing ovation they deserve.

Bosingwa - Never really rated him highly not good enough defensively and living of his 1st couple of months.

Anelka and Malouda - Both given us great memories but the time is right for both parties.

IN

2 wingers

A right back

A forward

SQUAD

Cech/Delac/Turnbull/Blackman

Ivanovic/new RB/ B.Clifford

Terry/Luiz/Alex/Bruma/Chalobah

Cole/Bertrand/Deen-Conteh

Mikel/Essien/C.Clifford

McEachran/Ramires/Benayoun/Lampard/Mellis

2 new wingers/Kalou/Yuri

New forward/Torres/Drogba/Sturridge/Borini

Under the homegrown rules we can name unlimited under 21's in our squad, time we started doing that (hench the inclusion of the youth players).

[Madmax 9,219]

UFFP = Player costs are amortised over period of contract, hence transfer fees are not a problem. The wages is what they're looking to bring under control. Thus the key is to sign young players who might command higher down payments, but relatively lower wages.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

UFFP = Player costs are amortised over period of contract, hence transfer fees are not a problem. The wages is what they're looking to bring under control. Thus the key is to sign young players who might command higher down payments, but relatively lower wages.

And not £50 million worth world stars all the time

Ie, we can get more players in if others leave first, a preductive summer ahead?