r0cafella

How long does Joe have left on his deal? 2 years?

Contrary to popular opinion I've got no issue with what Chelsea are doing, ultimately the clubs choose not to tighten the rules around such transactions so they've got nobody to blame but themselves. The issueI have is the fact Chelsea broke rules and self reported and as far as I can tell have either got away with it entirely or received a none punishment

Close enough, the point being that Cartel clubs always get high fees for players who have played first team minutes.

They are "trusting the process" so expect them to throw more money at him and whine they lost the title because we refused then the recall of Isaks 6 year loan deal.

Not specific to us but a good piece about strikers who profile like Delap worth a read https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6329146/2025/05/06/so-your-club-cant-land-liam-delap-this-summer-who-should-they-target-instead/

Sorry Rich, meant to reply to this as my first post came across as Flippant. I think with Tino and Hall they were both highly rated and playing in positions which feels quite difficult to fill, also a younger age profile as well Elliot has come off a middling season and is 22, he lacks the athleticism and pace to play out wide so you have to play him centrally imo, which begs the question. Are you willing to pay 40m for a reserve cm? They may get 40m for him after all Arsenal rinsed Fulham for 40m for ESR but I think he doesn't make much sense for us. Although, I Caveat all of this by saying if Eddie wants him im in.

I think villa are absolutely fine. It's worth remembering that the wages issue isn't relevant as squad cost hasn't passed yet.

Where is this villa have psr issues coming from? They sold Duran for 70m pure profit.

40m He's so lightweight and slow

They are quoting 100m for Wharton. We can't afford him.

This is pretty much where I'm at. I think we go into next season with some holes, I don't think we can get another players in of the level we need with our budget tbh.

Huijsen will be going elsewhere, not sure 3 players is enough either. We surely will have to rotate more next season.

Not sure we are OK at GK. our players are literally scared to pass back to pope.

Mitchell will have to work Miracles to fill all the holes for next season

At Brighton's asking prices? sounds tough.

it's just a licensing deal where they use the Chelsea brand on apartments. why? who knows but that's all it is.

It is a must win.

I've never seen a worst central midfield performance than what I've witnessed today. How so many different players can play so badly is really something.

Did you see the just off the bench Sboz just now? Walking back as Chelsea countered.

1 more cmon you Scouse cunts.

Top player, does his work defensively as well. City properly dropped the ball.

The lack of effort from Liverpool's midfield had been something.

Absolutely, they never lose this id the title wasn't over.

Hmmm if we had to win an away game out of this, arsenal and villa then I'm sorry but Brighton is obviously the most winnable one. Point feels ok now but it might be one we look back on with disappointment. Brighton aren't very good.

Nor will they but that's the fault of the members of the league more than anything else. The difference between the city charges and the Chelsea spending are literally Chelsea used the correct loopholes.