Tea Bar CFC
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Third generation Chelsea fan since the 1970s. Season ticket holder MHU. Former frequenter of the Tea Bar, Shed End, SW6. CPO. My Ever Changing Moods.
There’s a plentiful supply of mid level talent from all over the world, that can be picked up for less than £25 million. You’re only going to pay #Chelsea prices if you’re in a similar PSR hole, and you also need a reciprocal deal to offload a player for an above market price.
January 27, 2025 at 9:20 PM
There’s a plentiful supply of mid level talent from all over the world, that can be picked up for less than £25 million. You’re only going to pay #Chelsea prices if you’re in a similar PSR hole, and you also need a reciprocal deal to offload a player for an above market price.
I suspect without outgoings, #Chelsea don’t have either the cash or PSR headroom to bring in new players. As much as we need reinforcements, we also need to offload our deadwood. Why isn’t that happening? Is the model broken? Where’s the demand for the players we want to sell?
January 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I suspect without outgoings, #Chelsea don’t have either the cash or PSR headroom to bring in new players. As much as we need reinforcements, we also need to offload our deadwood. Why isn’t that happening? Is the model broken? Where’s the demand for the players we want to sell?
The scary part about so many of #Chelsea’s recent deals - there appears to be an additional undisclosed obligation eg Caicedo+Sanchez; Maresca+KDH; Gallagher out, Felix in; Maatsen out, Kellyman in. Clubs aren’t dealing with us unless there’s a sweetener.
January 21, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The scary part about so many of #Chelsea’s recent deals - there appears to be an additional undisclosed obligation eg Caicedo+Sanchez; Maresca+KDH; Gallagher out, Felix in; Maatsen out, Kellyman in. Clubs aren’t dealing with us unless there’s a sweetener.
Difficult to understand why Southampton stuck with Russell Martin for as long as they did. In addition to Big Lesley, Mateus Fernandes, Dibling, Sulemana and Aribo are all decent players.
January 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Difficult to understand why Southampton stuck with Russell Martin for as long as they did. In addition to Big Lesley, Mateus Fernandes, Dibling, Sulemana and Aribo are all decent players.
Arsenal are an ugly team, playing ugly football. Sadly they’re pretty effective at it.
January 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Arsenal are an ugly team, playing ugly football. Sadly they’re pretty effective at it.
Miss seeing Hudson-Odoi in a Chelsea shirt. At least we got £35 million for him. Oh no wait, it was £3.5 million!
January 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Miss seeing Hudson-Odoi in a Chelsea shirt. At least we got £35 million for him. Oh no wait, it was £3.5 million!
Obvious we’re missing a clinical finisher, but the lack of CM depth is absolutely glaring. The KDH signing is looking more and more misguided.
January 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Obvious we’re missing a clinical finisher, but the lack of CM depth is absolutely glaring. The KDH signing is looking more and more misguided.
Sanchez’s distribution is so poor. And with such an inexperienced back line, there’s no one able to give him a bollocking.
January 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Sanchez’s distribution is so poor. And with such an inexperienced back line, there’s no one able to give him a bollocking.
A half where nothing has gone #Chelsea’s way. Would have been ahead, but for two marginal VAR decisions. Played some decent football, but as always, have failed to take our chances.
December 30, 2024 at 8:37 PM
A half where nothing has gone #Chelsea’s way. Would have been ahead, but for two marginal VAR decisions. Played some decent football, but as always, have failed to take our chances.
Not liking the sound of Maresca’s comments about Noni. He says he was dropped due to a technical decision, not an injury. That’s a worry.
December 26, 2024 at 5:56 PM
Not liking the sound of Maresca’s comments about Noni. He says he was dropped due to a technical decision, not an injury. That’s a worry.
Bright start to the second half, but we faded badly and ultimately got what we deserved. Obvious that Maresca doesn’t trust his bench - so much for being “in love” with the quality of #Chelsea’s squad. Worrying that there’s no game changing substitute options in attack, midfield or on the wings.
December 26, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Bright start to the second half, but we faded badly and ultimately got what we deserved. Obvious that Maresca doesn’t trust his bench - so much for being “in love” with the quality of #Chelsea’s squad. Worrying that there’s no game changing substitute options in attack, midfield or on the wings.
I’ll take a point. Impressed with Enzo. Competed throughout out in difficult conditions. Sadly Gusto was the weakest link. Poor in defense and clueless when he inverted. We really missed Cucurella.
December 22, 2024 at 4:18 PM
I’ll take a point. Impressed with Enzo. Competed throughout out in difficult conditions. Sadly Gusto was the weakest link. Poor in defense and clueless when he inverted. We really missed Cucurella.
Presumably a positive drug test, would give #Chelsea the right to terminate Mudryk’s contract. But doing so would create a massive PSR black hole. Unlikely that there are any easy solutions to this mess.
December 17, 2024 at 8:36 AM
Presumably a positive drug test, would give #Chelsea the right to terminate Mudryk’s contract. But doing so would create a massive PSR black hole. Unlikely that there are any easy solutions to this mess.
Quick question: anyone ever tried to sneak a kid (6 year old) into Spurs’ new stadium? Asking for a friend!!
December 7, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Quick question: anyone ever tried to sneak a kid (6 year old) into Spurs’ new stadium? Asking for a friend!!
Another huge game for #Chelsea on Wednesday. Obviously we’ll be favourites going into the game, but Southampton did the double over us the last time they were in the PL. With Spurs on Sunday, Maresca may need to rotate a few of today’s starters.
December 1, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Another huge game for #Chelsea on Wednesday. Obviously we’ll be favourites going into the game, but Southampton did the double over us the last time they were in the PL. With Spurs on Sunday, Maresca may need to rotate a few of today’s starters.
#Chelsea are becoming a very likable team. The mix of grit, character, resilience & physicality, combined with joyous flair, skill & pace, has turned them into a very impressive outfit. Early days but the manager deserves a huge amount of credit for the work he’s done in such a short space of time.
December 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM
#Chelsea are becoming a very likable team. The mix of grit, character, resilience & physicality, combined with joyous flair, skill & pace, has turned them into a very impressive outfit. Early days but the manager deserves a huge amount of credit for the work he’s done in such a short space of time.
Another plus - Jackson and Neto avoided bookings and are available for the Southampton game on Wednesday.
December 1, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Another plus - Jackson and Neto avoided bookings and are available for the Southampton game on Wednesday.
Cole Palmer. Effortless. Makes the game look so easy. 🥶🥶
December 1, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Cole Palmer. Effortless. Makes the game look so easy. 🥶🥶
Hugely professional and dominant first half. A team that’s maturing and becoming more confident week by week. Palmer less influential than usual but other players have stepped up.
December 1, 2024 at 2:22 PM
Hugely professional and dominant first half. A team that’s maturing and becoming more confident week by week. Palmer less influential than usual but other players have stepped up.
Three Southampton players suspended for #Chelsea’s game on Wednesday including Dibling and Harwood-Bellis.
November 29, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Three Southampton players suspended for #Chelsea’s game on Wednesday including Dibling and Harwood-Bellis.
Just caught up with the game. Showed flashes of quality without really shifting out of second gear. Still looked a bit vulnerable defensively, but Jörgensen was exceptional at times.
November 28, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Just caught up with the game. Showed flashes of quality without really shifting out of second gear. Still looked a bit vulnerable defensively, but Jörgensen was exceptional at times.
Has to be this. What a day!
November 19, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Has to be this. What a day!