martin1905 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 13 minutes ago, Mark Kelly said: But stay up they did... I know absolutely nothing about them but I have seen them be used as a stick to beat our owners with by some in the media and elsewhere. Interestingly since they were promoted they have finished 15th, 11th, 11th, 15th, 6th, 15th, 13th (this season) I just assumed they were a top team that had been taken to the brink of relegation this year.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw66 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, martin1905 said: I know absolutely nothing about them but I have seen them be used as a stick to beat our owners with by some in the media and elsewhere. Interestingly since they were promoted they have finished 15th, 11th, 11th, 15th, 6th, 15th, 13th (this season) I just assumed they were a top team that had been taken to the brink of relegation this year.... And hasn't Santos been their best player? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, paulw66 said: And hasn't Santos been their best player? Only in recent weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw66 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 3 minutes ago, Ham said: Only in recent weeks. Sure, but he's hardly been the problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, paulw66 said: Sure, but he's hardly been the problem Oh no. Certainly not. In fact, they should have been braver and trusted him earlier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw66 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Ticket prices up 5% Better than I expected 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevelourfog Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, paulw66 said: Ticket prices up 5% Better than I expected Yes, I feared far worse. I do think we're entering a period of 5% increases year on year, though. My guess is 5% extra on ST revenue makes very little difference to our finances, feels a warm up exercise to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east lower Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Season Ticket Prices Above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Chelsea’s owners with an end-of-season message (from yesterdays matchday programme). “This has been a season brimmed with challenge and change. There have been some moments of frustration, many others to cherish, and countless reasons to be optimistic and excited for the years ahead. “Today, we are focused on finishing the 2023/24 campaign as strongly as we can. “The men's team are in their best form of the season and making a late push for European qualification today. While that has been encouraging, please know our ambitions for the club are higher. “We are now approaching the second anniversary since becoming custodians of this incredible club, and it remains an absolute privilege to hold that position. “Our promise to you, our loyal supporters, was to make you proud of Chelsea. The desire to achieve that burns stronger every day. “In order to fulfil that, we believe we need to be doing the following… - Consistently winning or contending for the Premier League and Women's Super League titles. - Consistently playing in the Champions League and competing for domestic cups. - Consistently competing for titles across the youth age groups. - Developing and discovering the next generation of footballing talent for the benefit of the club. - Being responsible actors and contributors to our community, while meeting Financial Fair Play and other regulatory requirements. - Earning the trust and confidence of our supporters. “Please know that everyone at the club is relentlessly focused on delivering that. “On our men's side, progress can be seen in a team which has been rebuilt with careful planning. We have invested in highly talented players whose best years are ahead in order to bulld a sustainable team that competes at the very top. “We have seen that quality emerge and grow, with significant contributions from our Academy players. particularly since the beginning of the year. “While results may have fluctuated this season, the team's performance as a cohesive unit continues to improve, and Stamford Bridge is once again a venue that our rivals would rather avoid. “And it is worth noting that even in this year of transition we have enjoyed two separate trips to Wembley, losing only by very fine margins. “Week after week, this talented team is bonding and building chemistry, while growing accustomed to top English competition.” 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 They’re about to appoint a 5th manager in 2 years, they have not got a shirt sponsor lined up for next season (after not having one ready for this season), it would appear they want to sell of our best homegrown players and I could add many more things to the list. Smashing it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 19 minutes ago, My Blood Is Blue said: They’re about to appoint a 5th manager in 2 years, they have not got a shirt sponsor lined up for next season (after not having one ready for this season), it would appear they want to sell of our best homegrown players and I could add many more things to the list. Smashing it! Think of the continuity though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 37 minutes ago, My Blood Is Blue said: They’re about to appoint a 5th manager in 2 years, they have not got a shirt sponsor lined up for next season (after not having one ready for this season), it would appear they want to sell of our best homegrown players and I could add many more things to the list. Smashing it! We'll agree a shirt sponsorship after the fa cup final. We have deals lined up based on EL and ECL qualification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 9 hours ago, Ham said: We'll agree a shirt sponsorship after the fa cup final. We have deals lined up based on EL and ECL qualification. I hope you’re right Ham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Terry knows the game that's being played here. No manager means they can sell useful players without interference in order to clear a path for the dummies they've signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw66 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 15 hours ago, My Blood Is Blue said: They’re about to appoint a 5th manager in 2 years 3rd permanent appointment. I don't think anyone can claim they appointed Bruno as manager, and Lampard was obviously just a caretaker 3 hours ago, Bison said: Terry knows the game that's being played here. No manager means they can sell useful players without interference in order to clear a path for the dummies they've signed. If you are playing devil's advocate, the board would be better off having a manager in place if and when they sell certain players, as it might shift the blame slightly. If they sell Gallagher (hypothetically) before a new man is in charge, the finger only points in one direction. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 7 minutes ago, paulw66 said: 3rd permanent appointment. Toddles & Eggy's chelsea head coach trilogy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 21 minutes ago, paulw66 said: 3rd permanent appointment. I don't think anyone can claim they appointed Bruno as manager, and Lampard was obviously just a caretaker If you are playing devil's advocate, the board would be better off having a manager in place if and when they sell certain players, as it might shift the blame slightly. If they sell Gallagher (hypothetically) before a new man is in charge, the finger only points in one direction. Not sure which manager would agree to be the face of a move that is sure to upset many supporters. I think Pochettino demanding more say on transfers isn't about who is coming in so much as who he was being told to let go. The club have been trying to sell Gallagher since last summer but he's just played 50 games out of possible 51 for Poch. You can see why they resent him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 23 minutes ago, Bison said: Not sure which manager would agree to be the face of a move that is sure to upset many supporters. I think Pochettino demanding more say on transfers isn't about who is coming in so much as who he was being told to let go. The club have been trying to sell Gallagher since last summer but he's just played 50 games out of possible 51 for Poch. You can see why they resent him. I understand this angle I really do but we should also consider the other angle that Pochettino wasn't happy with whatever and actually wanted to go . The media have been "selling" Gallagher all season , so far the club haven't , if he doesn't sign the extension then he'll have to go sadly. I wouldn't be at all surprised if someone has tapped Pochettino up so he's decided he wants to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw66 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 33 minutes ago, Bison said: Not sure which manager would agree to be the face of a move that is sure to upset many supporters. I get that. I am just saying, if I was the chairman, and I wanted to sell a player that the fans didn't want to sell, and I didn't want to get "rumbled", then I wouldn't do it when there was no coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 The sporting directors who have created this situation are fully supported by the owners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiswickblue Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 minute ago, Bison said: The sporting directors who have created this situation are fully supported by the owners. Or we could not sign anyone and just keep Chalobah. Sell Hall, Maatsen and Broja then just buy a striker. This is tinkering for the sake of tinkering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Been thinking about this and neither Chalobah or Gallagher need to go anywhere if they don’t want to. Chalobah has a good few years left on his deal and if he has the inclination, can simply say “I trust my ability and I’ll take my chances” Whereas Gallagher is arguably in an even stronger position because if he refused to leave this summer, he HAS to be offered a new contract before January otherwise we risk losing him for free and there’s no way the owners will allow that. Suspect they are both actually pretty relaxed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, chiswickblue said: Or we could not sign anyone and just keep Chalobah. Sell Hall, Maatsen and Broja then just buy a striker. This is tinkering for the sake of tinkering. No, you don't understand they have to sell capable academy grads for 'pure profit' so they can afford the yearly cost of the rubbish they sign. 1 hour ago, Rob B said: Been thinking about this and neither Chalobah or Gallagher need to go anywhere if they don’t want to. Chalobah has a good few years left on his deal and if he has the inclination, can simply say “I trust my ability and I’ll take my chances” Whereas Gallagher is arguably in an even stronger position because if he refused to leave this summer, he HAS to be offered a new contract before January otherwise we risk losing him for free and there’s no way the owners will allow that. Suspect they are both actually pretty relaxed My hope is that Gallagher walks on a free next summer in order to teach these people a lesson. If I wa Gallagher's agent I'd be advising him the same thing. He'll be 25 years old, will have his pick of decent clubs with a big sign on bonus waiting for him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiswickblue Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 22 minutes ago, Bison said: No, you don't understand they have to sell capable academy grads for 'pure profit' so they can afford the yearly cost of the rubbish they sign. My hope is that Gallagher walks on a free next summer in order to teach these people a lesson. If I wa Gallagher's agent I'd be advising him the same thing. He'll be 25 years old, will have his pick of decent clubs with a big sign on bonus waiting for him. Plus Chalobah can do what he always does: refuse the move, stay in the background, eventually earn a place in the team and make himself undroppable. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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