Herman Bloom Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Look are you mugs releasing Smith or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I thought that was pretty much done and dusted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by Herman Bloom:Look are you mugs releasing Smith or not? I suspect he will be, we can't be doing with all these ugly melons at the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Bloom Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Well I thought it was done as well, but normally players who are going to be released, have already been let go by now. Haven't heard anything official so didn't know what the score was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Jimmy Smith was not released was he? He didn't appear on their list of released players this year. As far as I know you are looking to buy him (which may well turn out to be on a free anyway) or loan him again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yovan Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Is it true that Chelsea want to sign Lee Sam-sung? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Originally posted by yovan:Is it true that Chelsea want to sign Lee Sam-sung? I think you've been had there. Sounds remarkably fake to me considering our sponsor is coincidentally Samsung. Apologies to Lee if that is his real name and he exists though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 His name is Lee Chun Soo. Samsung want to sign him for Chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Oh yeah I read about that guy. Fulham wanted him too and he was reported to be "widely considered to be the only player in the asian leagues capable of playing in the premiership" and I just thought it was rubbish. Which group of people are widely considering everyone else in the league to be incapable Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yovan Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I know his name Francis and poyplemonkeys He played and failed in Spain (Real Sociedad and Numancia). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 He played and failed in Spain (Real Sociedad and Numancia). Sounds promising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Don't think he'd be brought in to play tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Bit like Park Ji Sung? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Originally posted by poyplemonkeys:Bit like Park Ji Sung? Park proved himself at PSV, however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Originally posted by Andy Jordan:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by poyplemonkeys: Bit like Park Ji Sung? Park proved himself at PSV, however. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Was just a harmless jibe tbh. Sure you understand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Like juni tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Park seemed to make sense at the time, however. I think that Lee would be more of a money grab - I must admit I don't watch K-League matches or highlights all that often, but I bet he could do a job on either wing if need be (not to mention the middle, but you're set there). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 juni isn't a harmless jibe btw, i'm talking about Inamoto's move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I thought Inamoto played well at first. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 He was capable, never more than that. Likewise this guy is a professional footballer, i'm sure he's capable too. Play more than Sidwell anyways. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yovan Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I don’t think Lee is a bad player (not Chelsea material though), just loudmouth, arrogant... He thought he was a star and too good to play at Real Sociedad. He was good in the WC and apparently he is a new man. In a recent interview on FIFA Mundial (same name in English?), he admitted his mistakes in Spanish football and said he was ready to play in Europe now, even in a small team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvovk22 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The Nigeria Football Association has indefinitely suspended Mikel Jon Obi from all national teams. The Chelsea midfielder opted out of the Nations Cup qualifier against Uganda three weeks ago citing injury. And Chelsea sent a letter on behalf of the player confirming he was undergoing treatment in London. But NFA spokesman Ademola Olajire said: "Mikel's gross act of indiscipline and lack of commitment towards national call-ups is totally unacceptable." Olajire added: "Since Mikel prefers his club over his country, we can only wish him the best of luck. As well as missing games for the senior side Mikel, 20, has also not responded to recent calls to play for the country's under-23 side. "The fact that both coaches do not need him in their squads means his continuous invitation to the national teams is of no relevance," said Olajire. A country v club row erupted after Chelsea failed to release the midfielder for independent assessment of the hamstring injury by Nigeria's doctors as mandated by Fifa. Mikel's failure to turn up in Uganda for that assessment led to him being axed by coach Berti Vogts from the Nations Cup squad that defeated Niger 3-1 last weekend. "The national coach said before the game against Niger that Mikel did not show any sign of commitment that he wanted to play so he left him out," Olajire said. "The national under-23 coach Samson Siasia also says he does not need Mikel in his squad since he preferred to play for Chelsea rather than Nigeria. "Siasia is embarrassed that Mikel who played under him - at the Fifa World Youth Championship two years ago - is being disrespectful and disinterested in playing for his country." Seems there will be no ACoN for Mikel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Just about to post that! Great news IMO. Bet they try and call him up for ACoN though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvovk22 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Originally posted by Walrus:Just about to post that! Great news IMO. Bet they try and call him up for ACoN though. Definitely. Something along the lines of "If you prove you love your country and come to the ACoN, we might forgive you" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 But NFA spokesman Ademola Olajire said: "Mikel's gross act of indiscipline and lack of commitment towards national call-ups is totally unacceptable." Probably just doesn't want to get shot for daring to be injured for once match. ul Sidwell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion318 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Mikel \o/\o/\o/\o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orion318 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 according to some media here Pato is a done deal for 25M (5 more than his release clause ) also in the news here is that we are chasing Drenthe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 That's what you call a 'gift' to avoid having any competition to sign him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 "On June the 16th Pato and his club agreed a deal with Chelsea for a reported £17 million pounds, signing a 4 year deal worth £15,000 per week, the only details yet to be confirmed are when Pato will move to England, reports say the club would like to keep him until December when the Brizilian Football season ends, although Chelsea are keen to take him for the start of the premiership season." Had that e-mailed to me, no idea of the source though. He's only 17 now but would be 18 by December. If FM is to be trusted with those rules of course. Work permit under the extraordinary talent rulings or is it off to Holland for a year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Chelsea could get around the FIFA ruling if they really wanted him now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 If we can bring £5m Denilson over, i'm sure they'll let you bring over a player costing £17m. £15k/week an insult, better not let him talk to Ashley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Looks like a good player, going to get lumps kicked out of him up north though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Denilson was 18 when you got him though? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I think anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Chelsea in Champions League boostChelsea have finally been named among the Champions League's top seeds, alongside Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. The Blues had previously not amassed enough 'coefficient' points to be among the top eight sides in the competition. Liverpool are the highest ranked English club followed by Arsenal, with United and Chelsea on equal points. Each English side will avoid fellow top seeds AC Milan, Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid in the group stages. England is the only country to have all of its representatives seeded. Italy's AC Milan, who lifted the trophy last season after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final in Athens, are the highest ranked team for next season. Barcelona, winners in 2006, are the second highest seeds and 2005 winners Liverpool are ranked third. Jose Mourinho's Chelsea will be delighted to be included among the top eight teams after having to negotiate very difficult groups in recent years - including being drawn with Barcelona twice in the last three years. That was something the Blues boss found difficult to accept, complaining: "For three years we had the European Champions in our group. "The first season we had Porto, the second Liverpool and the third Barcelona." As the Stamford Bridge side had only qualified for the tournament once - in 1999 - before 2003, their ranking - which is based upon a team's results over five years, as well as the ranking of their national association - had kept them out of the elite group. Mourinho moaned: "Being a second seed, you always have a very strong opponent. So when you say, 'What do we have to do to win it?', I think Chelsea need to be first seeds." The draw for the Champions League qualifying rounds will take place on 29 June. \o/ Finally. Guaranteed not to immediately face the Champions for the first time in 3 years too. All four English clubs seeded too which is fantastic. I think that Denilson comment was with regards to my work permit question, not the age limit one FC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 oh ok Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratinho Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 It was indeed. No point seeding us, we're going out in the qualifiers and being relegated now apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helarxe Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Please don't break the Duck. We need him for the national team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Seems the deal is done. Don't know if he will join now or in Jan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helarxe Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 I hope he stays till the end of the year, harrying defenses all across Brazil like the unholy alien goal machine he is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Article about Avram Grant Not seen this around here, expected to be announced 1st July according to article. Mentions of reduced role for Mourinho in terms of bringing players in, etc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 hey, I've got an idea. let's sign ryan babel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 So Pato is a definite done deal? Is he gonna go to PSV for a WP or he can stay with us for the season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Go Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Rumours Man City/West Ham might get Sweep for £10 million - not really fussed whether he stays or goes, would rather he stayed (as cover), but if Roman really wants to stay on even terms this summer I would rather SWP went and we used the money to buy a top right-back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally posted by Go-Go:Rumours Man City/West Ham might get Sweep for £10 million - not really fussed whether he stays or goes, would rather he stayed (as cover), but if Roman really wants to stay on even terms this summer I would rather SWP went and we used the money to buy a top right-back. And we would have no backup for our wingers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beffrey Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 £10 million is a very good price. We wouldn't have got that in January. I've been trying to seek out some clips of Pato though there aren't that many about. I did enjoy his shoulder juggling antics though I must say. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Go Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally posted by ubos:<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Go-Go: Rumours Man City/West Ham might get Sweep for £10 million - not really fussed whether he stays or goes, would rather he stayed (as cover), but if Roman really wants to stay on even terms this summer I would rather SWP went and we used the money to buy a top right-back. And we would have no backup for our wingers? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Depends if we play 4-3-3 or not? Even if we do would still have Cole/Robben/Kalou/Shevchenko and maybe Pato? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubos Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Cole and Robben would be first choice, but with Robben frequently injured, we would need a stable and efficient backup. Kalou could be an option but he looks better up front. Shevchenko is debatable and I don't think moving him to the flanks would be a good thing to do if we want him to recover his goalscoring form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Go Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Originally posted by ubos:Cole and Robben would be first choice, but with Robben frequently injured, we would need a stable and efficient backup. Kalou could be an option but he looks better up front. Shevchenko is debatable and I don't think moving him to the flanks would be a good thing to do if we want him to recover his goalscoring form. I would prefer we kept Sweep, but if it's a choice between him and say, Alves, I would prefer the latter. Obviously not that simple though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Shouldn't be letting SWP go unless we have a firm backup in place. We were short enough on wingers this season and we can't have it happening again. I think SWP would prefer the width he can get in a 4-3-3 too. Always thought he's most effective when he's getting paint on his boots, and that's what a 4-3-3 should be forcing him to do imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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