Dansco Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Flatulant_Fox: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dansco: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Flatulant_Fox: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by orion318: what about this R.Carlos nonsense just because Roman's son like him? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> "All i want for Christmas is an ageing left-back" </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Come on after all that's happened since Roman took charge, you can't say this might not happen! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Erm, i didnt say it wouldnt happen? Was merely quoting a youletide song to highlight a father buying what his son likes. Having to explain the attempted gag takes away any remote humour in it or by future posters reading it. Cheers btw. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> My post wasn't aimed at your personally mate. Sorry for messing up your joke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatulant_Fox Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hehe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyM Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by CM GOD 69: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JoeyM: Mu "source" tells me that Cole is almost certain.... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>That source being The Sun. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Take every transfer story the sun ever publishes, and tell me what percentage turn out ot be correct. Not many. No, sun wasn't my source! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 20, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted July 20, 2006 ha I just remembered, if anyone is planning on coming down for away games at Chelsea, it'll cost you £51 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
goon Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dansco: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Flatulant_Fox: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dansco: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Flatulant_Fox: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by orion318: what about this R.Carlos nonsense just because Roman's son like him? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> "All i want for Christmas is an ageing left-back" </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Come on after all that's happened since Roman took charge, you can't say this might not happen! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Erm, i didnt say it wouldnt happen? Was merely quoting a youletide song to highlight a father buying what his son likes. Having to explain the attempted gag takes away any remote humour in it or by future posters reading it. Cheers btw. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> My post wasn't aimed at your personally mate. Sorry for messing up your joke </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Dont feel bad, it was rubbish anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry_miller Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 I assume it will be cheaper in the cup on the off chance we have a good run and end up drawing you at Stamford bridge ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 20, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted July 20, 2006 £25 FA Cup, £20 Carling Cup adults anyway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dansco Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by goon: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dansco: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Flatulant_Fox: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dansco: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Flatulant_Fox: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by orion318: what about this R.Carlos nonsense just because Roman's son like him? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> "All i want for Christmas is an ageing left-back" </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Come on after all that's happened since Roman took charge, you can't say this might not happen! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Erm, i didnt say it wouldnt happen? Was merely quoting a youletide song to highlight a father buying what his son likes. Having to explain the attempted gag takes away any remote humour in it or by future posters reading it. Cheers btw. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> My post wasn't aimed at your personally mate. Sorry for messing up your joke </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Dont feel bad, it was rubbish anyway. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> That's alright then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieDay Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Love the new shirt. I want it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 "However, the Scot has denied making the comments, although he did express some concern at talk the Blues were recruiting massive numbers of African youngsters, one of whom, John Obi Mikel, Chelsea bought from United at a cost of £12million earlier this year after a protracted wrangle and without him actually making a single appearance for the Old Trafford outfit. 'Chelsea have every right to do what is right for their club, just as we have every right to do what is right for us,' he said. " There were rumours about a year, 2 years ago about you sining lots and lots of africans. Any reason SAF has brought this up again, any info you guys know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMaster#28 Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 oh and Del Horno is in Spain at the moment and about to joi Valencia Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JamieDay: Love the new shirt. I want it. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> When are the 06/07 squad numbers announced? Thinking about getting the long-sleeved one with Gallas on the back, seeing as he's staying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Posted earlier on the Chelsea website. <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> High on quality, lower on numbers is the Mourinho plan Friday, Jul 21, 2006 José Mourinho chose Thursday’s first sighting of the new Chelsea adidas home kit to explain why smaller may be more beautiful when it comes to his squad for the approaching season. Chelsea players wearing the full blue and white was a strong reminder that the new campaign is just weeks away. It’s been long in the planning for Mourinho and he has subtle changes in mind. For his two seasons at Stamford Bridge, the rough rule of thumb was two players for every position plus three goalkeepers. It is a policy that began for Claudio Ranieri’s last season in charge, the first after Roman Abramovich arrived, and it has been maintained since. But now the current Chelsea manager wishes to drive a trimmed down, more nippy model, and he has been justifying why. “I had a situation last season where I lost a player I like very much in Tiago because he was afraid of not having enough chances to play at Chelsea. This season there is a chance of losing another player I like in Damien Duff,†Mourinho said. “Why? Because he is afraid of not having as many matches as he wishes. That is the reality. When you have a squad of such high quality and at the same time high numbers, some players feel really difficult to face. “A player like John Terry or Frank Lampard is not afraid. I can bring 50 central defenders and Terry is not afraid. But generally players, they want to play. People sometimes look at football players as people focussed on money but more than that they love to play football. They can leave a big team like Chelsea and some can even be ready to lose some money in relation to their contracts to play football.†It is Mourinho’s belief that a small reduction in squad size will allow him to give the vast majority of players the minimum number of games they deserve. It is one of the ways he envisages improving Chelsea still further for the season ahead and years beyond. “Even to buy young players like Jon Mikel or Kalou I have to be able to tell them they will play. The same thing with Lassana Diarra,†he claimed. “After he played the European Under 21 championships he had a lot of clubs, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese watching and for me to tell him you don’t go, you will stay, you will play, that is only possible with this kind of squad. “So we will have top quality and short numbers, so everybody knows they will have a lot of chances. In this manner I can keep high quality, everybody happy in the group and very good young players are not afraid to come to Chelsea.†A squad size of 20 is the number suggested — with no reduction in versatility. “Of course two right-backs, of course two left-backs and of course four central defenders, but when I have William Gallas in that group of central defenders I can say I have three right-backs and I have three left backs. “When I have Essien, he can play defensive midfielder or on the right-side of midfield or on the left side. Kalou is a second striker, Kalou is a left winger, Kalou is a right winger. If we play 4-4-2 he is a striker, if we play 4-3-3 he is a winger. “So because we have five or six players who are adapted to different positions, it is a 20-player squad with more options than having two players for each position.†Mourinho talked further about one of his most adaptable charges — World Cup finalist William Gallas. “Gallas will be at Chelsea next season. At this moment I cannot say if it will be with one year of contract or with five years of contract, but I think when he comes from his holiday and joins us, maybe a couple of days after that we can tell you whether William is staying with one year of contract or five.†</div></BLOCKQUOTE> Sounds like a plan, Jose. I'm glad he's had a change of heart and will bring through someone from the academy (according to Juni, looks like Mancienne), as I've always believed great clubs need to be founded on their home-grown talent. The smaller squad size could improve teamwork and understanding, too- so hopefully, Jose'll allow Robben and Joe Cole (if he plays) enough freedom to hit their full potential and then we'll be unstoppable. Well, unstoppable-er. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
merry_miller Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Juni: £25 FA Cup, £20 Carling Cup adults anyway </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Can cope with that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
? Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Yeah Juni, You have any idea of who these 30 African kids that Fergie was waffling on about are? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Going to see Chelsea vs Celtic if I can find the 60 quid or so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by ?: Yeah Juni, You have any idea of who these 30 African kids that Fergie was waffling on about are? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I wondered what he was waffling on about as well ... maybe cause he's in Africa. Something about too many of them (racialist !) and they'll not get a game ... i think he was getting at holding back African football ... i think if you are in Africa and represent a European club it is the law that you must mention that Europe is holding Africa back in some way .. it is, of course, rubbish ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted July 22, 2006 Share Posted July 22, 2006 Breaking on SSN, Del Horno has signed for Valencia on a six-year deal apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 24, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted July 24, 2006 SAF's a bit senile, we just happen to have 5/6 very good African footballers. Then a few we kidnapped off Lyn... anyway, proper away shirt preview da Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beffrey Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Well it's a big improvement on the fake but I still don't like that silly wavy line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPolack Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Have you only just changed over from Umbro btw? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 24, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted July 24, 2006 Yes. Anyone else going to the opening game? Not a sellout yet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy_Bum Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 have you seen anything of the new leeds kids yet? are they meant to be any good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPolack Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 How much are you getting from the Adidas deal then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 24, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted July 24, 2006 £12m a year for 8 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Juni-How many games did SWP play last season? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Juni: Yes. Anyone else going to the opening game? Not a sellout yet </div></BLOCKQUOTE> The opening game is Celtic right? Or do you mean the first premiership game? I'm going to Celtic and if the first prem game still isn't a sell out when I get paid I will definately consider it The real away shirt soooo much better. I can look at it now and I actually think it's quite nice. As mentioned the wavey line is a bit meh, but it doesn't bother me and I think it's quite a nice shirt now Any news on Del Horno's replacement yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 39. 15 starts, 24 sub apps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by JonTheGTFCFan: 39. 15 starts, 24 sub apps. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted July 24, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted July 24, 2006 10+17 in league, 5+7 in other comps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I'd be very, VERY surprised if it wasn't Cole. Oh, and interesting article re: squad size, but if we include the likes of Diarra, Mikel... there's no way it's going to be as low as 20. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 ah thats what I wanted League games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beffrey Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 I thin kmy favourite away strip was the pinstripe Commodore one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees04 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 What do you guys think of Duff leaving? And for a reported £5m? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kees04: What do you guys think of Duff leaving? And for a reported £5m? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I heard 10mil. If it's 10 I think it's good business to buy a player with 4 years left on his contract for 17mil then get 2 years of excellent service and a year of good service from him then sell for 10 when he only has 1 year left on his contract. 5 is not so good though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kees04 Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Newcastle say Duff cost £5m I think it's still not bad business when he only had 1 year on his contract. Would have liked him in a Spurs shirt more..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 As Juni said in the actual thread, surely it's GOT to be increased with appearances - makes sense due to the Duffer's fragility. It's a shame to see him go, but we're not going to be able to buy players like Kalou and see them progress if they've got about 4 players in front of them in the queue....... If he plays at his best for Newcastle, back to the form he had under Ranieri (i still say he was our best player in that period - so did Claudio's mum) - we'll look a wee bit silly, but if he was only going to chalk up 15-20 apps this season anyway best get something for him than lose him on a free in 12 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 PS If Duff had been fit at the end of 03/04, we'd have beaten Monaco, easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kees04: Would have liked him in a Spurs shirt more..... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Kinda agree - the one player (other than Scotty, obv) who i was looking forward to seeing progress at Newcastle was that N'Zogbia, and i don't know how he'll fit in now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonTheGTFCFan Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kees04: Would have liked him in a Spurs shirt more..... </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Kinda agree - the one player (other than Scotty, obv) who i was looking forward to seeing progress at Newcastle was that N'Zogbia, and i don't know how he'll fit in now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muller Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 FAO Beffrey, see Upcoming gigs thread for a much delayed reply re PukkelPop. Oh and go Chelsea go, etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWolf Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 Didn't Chelsea have to buy out the existing Umbro deal? The Adidas kit looks kinda Real Madridish. Well it's the standard Adidas style that creates that look. Better picture of the kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beffrey Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 tyvm Muller Sooo do we want Crespo to stay? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by beffrey: tyvm Muller Sooo do we want Crespo to stay? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yus, he's awesome. I'd rather we had him than someone else tbh. His goal against Wigan > * Everyone in the pub was ripping the **** out of me and then he scored that <333 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 haha we've offered Crespo a house and a private jet and he still turns us down I can't wait for the new kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
beffrey Posted July 24, 2006 Share Posted July 24, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by poyplemonkeys: <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by beffrey: tyvm Muller Sooo do we want Crespo to stay? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Yus, he's awesome. I'd rather we had him than someone else tbh. His goal against Wigan > * Everyone in the pub was ripping the **** out of me and then he scored that <333 </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Ahaha same, there were a fefw Arsenal fans. I don't let barracking get to me, but my dad blows a fuse and almost got in a fight with someone.Then we we scored he REALLY rubbed it in. Dunno whether to laugh or cry tbh - a bit like when he walked into a shop window nose first, thinking it was an open door. We don't go to that pub anymore. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Mine was just in the pub over the road. Knew everyone in there and it was only friendly banter but you knew the fecking gooners and spurs fans would never let me live it down so it was lovely to rub it in their faces Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poyplemonkeys Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Excellent. My ticket to the Chelsea vs Celtic game is free Just have to pay the train fare. Going to be fffb 'Mon teh Sheva. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatulant_Fox Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Chelsea in informal talks with the Arse about signing Ashley Cole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatulant_Fox Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by BBB: CHELSEA AFB, CHAMPIONS </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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