AMIW Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 another day another chelski player banished this time to Tukey - Omerou who has even played 4 games in a world cup but never a minute for chelski http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/33582958 I think they could beat last years record for loanees at this rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 an under 21 player called Wallace off to Carpi in Italy makes 15 loanees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 don an article about the 15 players who have gone through Vitesse Arnhem in the last few seasons (only one of whom made the chelski team abd that was Matic only after chelski sold him!!!) http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/aiden-cusick/success-at-vitesse-where-_b_7793204.html of course clubs are limited to only 4 players on loan at a specific club so this is just a small portion of the Chelsea loanee army Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 ready to set out on the 4 hour drive to Charlotte to boo Chelski tickets - check "Special One out" sign - check. Off I go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 a long day of driving (approx. 500 mile round trip) is behind me here are some observations. Chelski didn't use any of their young players not sure if this means Jose has given up on them or not but there was no playing time for any of the half a dozen youngsters instead I think we just saw the core 18 plus Moses who of course scored the goal. It was noticeable that Chelski rotated everyone except Terry and their two full backs since they don't have a reserve full back on either side. I think the champions cup use web monkeys who don't like their job as the "welcome to Charlotte" email contained parking info and directions to rentschler field in Hartford Connecticut! Stadium announcer bizarrely announced each time there was a corner who was taking it I have never seen that before not sure the point. the game was entertaining enough from my seat in the comfy club level! though the stadium was nowhere near as full as for Liverpool last year probably because the novelty wore off but more likely that the peeps in Charlotte had gone to see the Gold Cup games there last week for $50 instead of $150 to see chelski... Chelski have options up front with the addition of Falcao (who I booed of course) and the return to the fold of Moses. Cuadrado looked out of his depth. Lots of options in midfield too ... PSG have a lot of star studded names though most of the americans didn't know who they were (even zlatan or cavani) since the French league doesn't get much coverage here on TV there were a fair number of fans there though including some people in front of me who had come all the way from Houston Texas .... all in all an enjoyable day out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJ21 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Mourinho has come out and said , rival teams are trying to buy the title ......errr Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 26, 2015 Author Share Posted July 26, 2015 he was probably talking about Palace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle roy Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Chelsea legend Didier Drogba to play for MLS team Montreal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 will probably kick a ball before frank lampard who has now called in sick 4 games in a row for NYC after finally showing up in new yawk city Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 well Don an interesting game... no minutes for Chelski's reserve goalie, a little lack of depth at fullbacks definitely a little risky if one of the defenders or goalie gets injured or suspended during the season I also noted that Ivanovic stayed away from Old Chompers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcastle roy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Chelsea are the team I'll be backing to win the Premier League again this new season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Man in AZ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's just smart thinking, Roy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Man in AZ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 well Don an interesting game... no minutes for Chelski's reserve goalie, a little lack of depth at fullbacks definitely a little risky if one of the defenders or goalie gets injured or suspended during the season I also noted that Ivanovic stayed away from Old Chompers I enjoyed the game - although, as always, I really freakin' hated seeing the Fine Young Cannibal score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreetingsFromBarcelona Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Chelsea legend Didier Drogba to play for MLS team Montreal. Montreal Impact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreetingsFromBarcelona Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 well Don an interesting game... no minutes for Chelski's reserve goalie, a little lack of depth at fullbacks definitely a little risky if one of the defenders or goalie gets injured or suspended during the season I also noted that Ivanovic stayed away from Old Chompers I enjoyed the game - although, as always, I really freakin' hated seeing the Fine Young Cannibal score. Maybe so....but that Fine Young Cannibal is one of the finest and most natural goal scorers in the world. Hey did you hear about the cannibal who passed his brother in the woods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJ21 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Takes the pressure off John Terry being the worlds most unpopular player having Dracula on the pitch , he drops down to number 2 for an hour or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 if I were a betting man I would bet against Chelski because of their small first team squad - Man U have more midfielders than chelski have total first team players! - and the lack of full backs is amazing given they had 72 registered players in all their squads on July 1st. With Dirty Diego Costa and Cahill possibly out of the Charity Shield injured they have to rummage around in their closet of potential loanees to put out a team on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJ21 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I think Utd are in with a pretty good shout as well. Was going to have a sneaky bet on Arsenal, not at 9/2 though............when Utd are 11/2, what's that about ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMIW Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 indeed Man U are probably the favourites in my books if they had one more striker (PLEASE SIGN MARIO! he lives in Manchester!) they just need one injury or loss of form for rooney and they could end up failing to score goals at a Liverpool-like level! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreetingsFromBarcelona Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 This International Chumpions Money-Grubbers Cup is a joke! I thought the Barca - Chelsea match ended on a 2-2 draw but now I read that the game went to penalties Seriously, penalties for a meaningless friendly? Honestly, what the hell are these Americans trying to prove by putting together some pathetic tournament with penalties and a trophy during the summer pre-season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Man in AZ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 You're really a football snob, GfVBC. Some of us living in the States will probably never get a chance to go to Europe to see these teams and players - this is the best chance I, as well as many others, will get so I actually enjoy this. I get it - you don't fucking like it. Simple solution for you - don't pay any attention to it. But quit being such a snob. It really doesn't paint you in a good light. Addendum: You once told me to ignore this tourney, that you could get me tix to Stamford Bridge. I'll take you up on that, as long as you can also spring for airfare and lodging. Until then, I'll look forward to this happening every year here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreetingsFromBarcelona Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 You're really a football snob, GfVBC. Some of us living in the States will probably never get a chance to go to Europe to see these teams and players - this is the best chance I, as well as many others, will get so I actually enjoy this. I get it - you don't fucking like it. Simple solution for you - don't pay any attention to it. But quit being such a snob. It really doesn't paint you in a good light. Addendum: You once told me to ignore this tourney, that you could get me tix to Stamford Bridge. I'll take you up on that, as long as you can also spring for airfare and lodging. Until then, I'll look forward to this happening every year here. Yes you are right Mission Man I am a "football snob" and I don't try to hide it. It's better for a man to be honest about what he is than try and cover it up to fit in with the group. Additionally, yes I can get you tickets to Stamford Bridge but airfare and lodging is up to you. I've spent enough money in the past taking girlfriends and friends from our Barcelona Supporters Club with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Man in AZ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 You're really a football snob, GfVBC. Some of us living in the States will probably never get a chance to go to Europe to see these teams and players - this is the best chance I, as well as many others, will get so I actually enjoy this. I get it - you don't fucking like it. Simple solution for you - don't pay any attention to it. But quit being such a snob. It really doesn't paint you in a good light. Addendum: You once told me to ignore this tourney, that you could get me tix to Stamford Bridge. I'll take you up on that, as long as you can also spring for airfare and lodging. Until then, I'll look forward to this happening every year here. Yes you are right Mission Man I am a "football snob" and I don't try to hide it. It's better for a man to be honest about what he is than try and cover it up to fit in with the group. Additionally, yes I can get you tickets to Stamford Bridge but airfare and lodging is up to you. I've spent enough money in the past taking girlfriends and friends from our Barcelona Supporters Club with me. There's the rub, and why I'll continue to watch this tourney and attend when I can. Not everyone has the means to just up and go overseas to see a match. That's why I would appreciate it if you would STFU about what you think re: this tourney. It's my best chance to see the world's top clubs. As I said, if you don't like it, then don't fucking watch it. But let the rest of us enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreetingsFromBarcelona Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Mission Man, You make some valid points and I can appreciate where you're coming from. Therefore, I apologize for insulting you and I'll refrain from speaking about it again. Enjoy the tourney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Man in AZ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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