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A foul stench permeates the air. You may remember me from such performances as Mr Onion and Mr Nimbus from the other place, or Rocky Robben from the days of AHFC.

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Back from a weekend away, no football for me. What have I missed? Jackson gone then? Any of the new team impress in the friendlies?

11.08.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nkunku has never really been given a chance, always shoehorned in. Jackson and Madueke were both key players who many fans got behind, both being sold. The forward line will be unrecognisable. There's so much churn because they're addicted to signing players.

08.08.2025 07:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How are we supposed to support this team? Fans invest in the players, follow their progress, have favourites. We even won some things last year, yet it's going to be a completely new team again. Back to square one.

07.08.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Now confirmed another day 1 ACL. Ridiculous

07.08.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They're spending money like us, so clearly not too fussed on finances. Given they want him out, we should not be paying more than Β£45m. I fully expect us to pay Β£60m

07.08.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Brexit lagers. Shite

07.08.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Could have fooled me

07.08.2025 12:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Who? The Β£20m signing who can't get 10 mins for the U21s?

07.08.2025 12:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Veiga is hopeless. If someon is stupid enough to give us Β£30m for him you bite their arm off. Just keep Trev/Badi. We literally signed a LCB 3 days ago. But you just know they see this as another opportunity to spend

07.08.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

(BUY MORE PLAYERS)

07.08.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The first pre-season session strikes again. Fofana did his ACL 2 years ago. But at least we don't have Poch running them into the ground anymore

07.08.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Toilet roll in the shower. What could go wrong?

05.08.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They're idiots who are convinced they can find a South American or former City group player who is better at fraction of the cost

05.08.2025 14:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm partial to kebab myself

05.08.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ridiculously priced though.

05.08.2025 13:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They may not be traditional pizza, but they're an absolute staple for the post pub munchies.

05.08.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If we sell Jackson one thing is 100% clear, there is no 'buy young on long contracts and watch them develop' strategy. It's 'buy young on long contracts, then sell when we think we can get better players'. Zero point getting invested in any player at Chelsea, anyone could be sold tomorrow.

05.08.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Waiting for club chelsea customers to take their pick of tickets for the whole season.

05.08.2025 06:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That said we've been carrying far too many players (due to the buying addiction) and so far they appear to be getting good fees for fringe players. Yet to see what happens with Sterling/Chilwell.

05.08.2025 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They're addicted to buying players. Even after a good end to the season and a couple of trophies we will have completely new front line next year. 8 (?) players signed. The sheer volume means essentially everyone is for sale

05.08.2025 06:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

40 hours is still quite daunting when playing in 1 hour fits and spurts. Games are way too long these days

04.08.2025 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hmm. Well I have a bit of a backlog for now. Still got act 3 of BG3, a second attempt at Returnal, and I've just downloaded CO 33.

04.08.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

so, for someone like me, struggled with demons souls, never played any of the others, would you recommend Elden Ring?

04.08.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I also found myself thinking why am I doing this? And couldn't think of a good answer. I'm just here to kill demons. Not a great hook.

04.08.2025 14:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I played demons' souls for about 20 hours then lost interest. It's a real slog with little pay off. Grinding through the same enemy patterns only to get torched over and over by the next boss is no fun.

04.08.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

we paid Β£23m for one of the best young midfield prospects in France, I wonder how much of that we're getting back after he was farmed out for forgetable loans two years running?

04.08.2025 14:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

CWC emblem should be on the sleeve

04.08.2025 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

And i don't think we've sold anyone from the A list yet? So if it's a positive balance on the list players none of our signings will be in the CL squad

04.08.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Who knows. The official UEFA sanction is vague.

04.08.2025 06:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Still can't get a shirt sponsor

03.08.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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