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CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 4
🚨 Liam Delap Video Scouting Report [CF | Ipswich -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Key individual strengths
- Weaknesses/areas to improve
- Tactical role at Ipswich
- Ideal fit at CFC
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My piece on Alejandro Garnacho's signing for Chelsea, what it means for the attack and how to get the best out of him.

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Alejandro Garnacho: Why Chelsea signed Man United's under-fire winger.
The Blues' move for the Argentina international has proved divisive in the Chelsea fanbase. So why were Chelsea so keen on him? And what can fans expect?
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August 31, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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A tactical deep dive into Chelsea's issues against Palace & what needs fixing before the West Ham game.

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Chelsea's Tactical Issues vs Palace & What Needs Fixing.
Chelsea faced a stubborn Palace side that asked some very important tactical questions. Here are a few key takeaways before the crucial London derby vs West Ham.
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August 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
A tactical deep dive into Chelsea's issues against Palace & what needs fixing before the West Ham game.

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Chelsea's Tactical Issues vs Palace & What Needs Fixing.
Chelsea faced a stubborn Palace side that asked some very important tactical questions. Here are a few key takeaways before the crucial London derby vs West Ham.
londonisblue.beehiiv.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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potshot.bsky.social
💥MEGA MADUEKE DEEP DIVE💥

Snapshots: Noni Madueke (feat. CFC Central)

🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @cfccentral.bsky.social

🔵 Noni's development at Chelsea
🟡 Standout strengths & weaknesses
⚪️ Attitude & defensive work rate
🔴 Right vs left wing

Listen 👇
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The Pot Shot Podcast: Snapshots: Noni Madueke (feat. CFC Central)
Alex is joined by CFC Central to discuss Arsenal's new winger Noni Madueke - and forgets how long a Snapshot is meant to be in the process.Thanks to Central for joining us! You can find him on Twit...
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July 18, 2025 at 5:36 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
Here's my scouting report on Andrey Santos, Chelsea's Brazilian wonderkid who emerged as one of Europe's best CMs on loan at Strasbourg in 24/25.

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Andrey Santos (Chelsea | Brazil) Scouting Report 24/25
YouTube video by CFC Central
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June 23, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Understand Chelsea's stance on Jamie Gittens as a priority transfer target has not changed, despite Bayern Munich now entering the race. No plans to sell Nicolas Jackson at the moment. #CFC
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Chelsea face new Gittens transfer twist as Jackson stance made clear
Blues will not allow potential fresh complication to throw them off course in battle for No1 summer target
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June 23, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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nizaarkinsella.bsky.social
Met Liam Delap yesterday in Philadelphia. The 22-year-old was asked the big questions about taking on Chelsea's "cursed" no9 shirt, competing with a suspended Jackson and about his involvement in Club World Cup over Under-21s Euros.

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Liam Delap: Chelsea's new signing on emulating friend Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge
New Chelsea signing Liam Delap chose a move to Stamford Bridge instead of other Premier League clubs because the project
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June 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
Darío Essugo Scouting Report, now up on YT!
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Dario Essugo (Chelsea FC) - Scouting Report
YouTube video by CFC Central
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June 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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theshedend.bsky.social
With the club seemingly intent on signing every potential wonderkid over the last 3 years, @cfccentral.bsky.social has become my go-to resources for tempering expectations with signings based on his incredible scouting reports. Thanks for all your hard work!
cfccentral.bsky.social CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 10
🚨 Dario Essugo Scouting Report [DM/CM | Sporting CP -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Essien-regen or ill-tempered wrecking ball?
- Analyzing individual strengths
- Projected ceiling & areas to improve
- Tactical fit at Las Palmas & CFC

As always, feedback & comments are warmly welcome!
June 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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cfcdaniel.bsky.social
On a lighter note: check out another great @cfccentral.bsky.social breakdown on Essugo. Clapping the ref red card 😂 😬
cfccentral.bsky.social CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 10
🚨 Dario Essugo Scouting Report [DM/CM | Sporting CP -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Essien-regen or ill-tempered wrecking ball?
- Analyzing individual strengths
- Projected ceiling & areas to improve
- Tactical fit at Las Palmas & CFC

As always, feedback & comments are warmly welcome!
June 10, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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cfccentral.bsky.social
🚨 Dario Essugo Scouting Report [DM/CM | Sporting CP -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Essien-regen or ill-tempered wrecking ball?
- Analyzing individual strengths
- Projected ceiling & areas to improve
- Tactical fit at Las Palmas & CFC

As always, feedback & comments are warmly welcome!
June 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
cfccentral.bsky.social
🚨 Dario Essugo Scouting Report [DM/CM | Sporting CP -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Essien-regen or ill-tempered wrecking ball?
- Analyzing individual strengths
- Projected ceiling & areas to improve
- Tactical fit at Las Palmas & CFC

As always, feedback & comments are warmly welcome!
June 10, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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theshedend.bsky.social
So glad to see this account post on BSky as well. I can go back to not missing twitter again.
cfccentral.bsky.social CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 4
🚨 Liam Delap Video Scouting Report [CF | Ipswich -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Key individual strengths
- Weaknesses/areas to improve
- Tactical role at Ipswich
- Ideal fit at CFC
June 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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deezonee.bsky.social
Great thread, positively surprised to see an account like that on Bsky.
cfccentral.bsky.social CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 4
🚨 Liam Delap Video Scouting Report [CF | Ipswich -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Key individual strengths
- Weaknesses/areas to improve
- Tactical role at Ipswich
- Ideal fit at CFC
June 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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cfcdaniel.bsky.social
Great report ⬇️
cfccentral.bsky.social CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 4
🚨 Liam Delap Video Scouting Report [CF | Ipswich -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Key individual strengths
- Weaknesses/areas to improve
- Tactical role at Ipswich
- Ideal fit at CFC
June 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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adodge.bsky.social
@cfccentral.bsky.social Has been putting out amazing reports on signings and glad they made it here from the other site. Highly recommend reading this to better understand who Delap is as a player and giving a follow to track all the signings in what seems like will be a busy summer
cfccentral.bsky.social CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · Jun 4
🚨 Liam Delap Video Scouting Report [CF | Ipswich -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Key individual strengths
- Weaknesses/areas to improve
- Tactical role at Ipswich
- Ideal fit at CFC
June 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
🚨 Liam Delap Video Scouting Report [CF | Ipswich -> Chelsea] 🚨

- Key individual strengths
- Weaknesses/areas to improve
- Tactical role at Ipswich
- Ideal fit at CFC
June 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
8 goals in the last 6 PL games & yet CFC won 5 – most of them without a CF or without the talismanic gifts of Cole Palmer, who went 22 PL games without a goal or assist, compared to just 14 last season. An 11th clean-sheet is Chelsea’s best tally since 21/22.
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London is Blue Dispatch #095
Enzo Maresca's Italian job steals Wood away from Forest and brings Champions League back to Stamford Bridge.
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May 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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First on the agenda: the conundrum that is Emanuel Emegha. His 14-goal season and attention-grabbing profile are attracting interest from some of Europe's top teams, but is the Strasbourg striker ready to make such a leap?

Ashwin gives us his assessment.
Wanna score goals in transition? Sign Emanuel Emegha
Clubs are lining up for the Strasbourg striker. Who should pull the trigger?
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May 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
In the 2nd half, Chelsea had nearly twice the passes (311-158.) CFC won more than twice the ground duels (26 to 12) & thrice the aerials (9 to 3.) This was not Newcastle surrendering the initiative; this was Chelsea snatching it away.

Newcastle Review:
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London is Blue Dispatch #094
Newcastle vs Chelsea Review: Why the 2nd half display against the Magpies showed the best of Maresca and his side.
londonisblue.beehiiv.com
May 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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On this week's LIBP dispatch, I write on Nicolas Jackson, the weight of expectations of being a Chelsea 9, and what he's missing (except big chances.)
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London is Blue Dispatch #093
Is Nicolas Jackson good enough to lead the line for Chelsea for a third season? If not, what is he missing (except big chances?)
londonisblue.beehiiv.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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chelseayouth.bsky.social
That's it for the 2024-25 academy season at Chelsea, my 19th season watching at these levels. 70+ matches, ups and downs, good and bad, thanks to everyone who made it what it was, especially the many I know in person, you know who you are. Many more thoughts to come.
May 3, 2025 at 12:09 PM
cfccentral.bsky.social
On this week's LIBP dispatch, I write on Nicolas Jackson, the weight of expectations of being a Chelsea 9, and what he's missing (except big chances.)
londonisblue.beehiiv.com/p/london-is-...
London is Blue Dispatch #093
Is Nicolas Jackson good enough to lead the line for Chelsea for a third season? If not, what is he missing (except big chances?)
londonisblue.beehiiv.com
May 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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shelatneel.bsky.social
Really enjoyed chatting to @cfccentral.bsky.social — one of my favourite analysts on here — as we took a look at Chelsea's season in this week's episode of the Tactics Podcast:

(Oh and @alexanderbarker.bsky.social was there too)

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Get Football: The Tactics Podcast | Chelsea Season Review
In this episode of the Get Football Tactics Podcast, Neel and Alex are joined by Sam (CFC Central) to look back on Chelsea's 2024/25 campaign. They take stock of their pre-season expectations of th...
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April 25, 2025 at 10:36 AM