JaneB Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Please use this thread for all posts relating to our FA Cup Quarter Final match against Leicester City at Stamford Bridge before, during and after the game. The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:45 hours on Sunday, 17th March 2024 (Local UK time/date) (Live on the BBC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvaberg Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Surely a MUST win so we still can compete for someone* having to polish some silverware *Read: Argentinian manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueboy1905 Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 The last hurrah. If it goes wrong the Chelsea ticket exchange portal will be like the closing scenes of Trading Places. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 The only thing left to play for, another Wembley defeat to Liverpool. Oh, what have we become! The starting lineup will be made of the first 11 players who are fit enough to run for a bit I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paulw66 Posted March 8 Popular Post Share Posted March 8 Taking my 5 year old to his first game for this one. I'm not sure who is more excited, him or me. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 2 minutes ago, paulw66 said: Taking my 5 year old to his first game for this one. I'm not sure who is more excited, him or me. A right of passage , hope you both have a great time ( I'm sure I can remember you posting when they were born - how time flies) My Grandad took me when I was five and look at me now ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, My Blood Is Blue said: The only thing left to play for, another Wembley defeat to Liverpool. Oh, what have we become! The starting lineup will be made of the first 11 players who are fit enough to run for a bit I imagine. Ahhhh come on ..... am hoping to make this my last trip to Wembley as an ST, with an unexpected win against a load of entitled prima donnas, and totally mess up Klopp's last stand. Poch to get his first-ever silverware, and confirm to us all that Creamcakes really don't know what they're doing by getting the sack as he collects it. Starting line up will be drawn from backroom staff under the age of 35 Ady McGleish Video Analyst 21 Jamie Sellers Match Analyst 25 Ruben Sammut Scout 26 Elliot Ferguson-Dillon Fitness coach 28 Sebastiano Pochettino Fitness coach 29 Chris Searle Sports Scientist 29 Tom King Match Analyst 30 Fabian Unwin Video Analyst 32 Jeremy Leyde Scout 32 Matt Hallam Video Analyst 34 Alexander Garcev Scout 34 Bench the 35 year olds Sam Bowhay Fitness coach 35 Danny Dolan Scout 35 Carl Magnay Youth Scout 35 19 minutes ago, paulw66 said: Taking my 5 year old to his first game for this one. I'm not sure who is more excited, him or me. Took my lad to his first match when he was 6 - he excitedly shouted out that the tattooed man-mountain next to me had used the f-word, and was it ok to swear at football matches? You'd better have an answer off pat for that one - they'll all be listening! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulw66 Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 1 hour ago, Mark Kelly said: My Grandad took me when I was five and look at me now ! I'm not sure what to make of that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 3 hours ago, Blue Moon said: Ahhhh come on ..... am hoping to make this my last trip to Wembley as an ST, with an unexpected win against a load of entitled prima donnas, and totally mess up Klopp's last stand. Poch to get his first-ever silverware, and confirm to us all that Creamcakes really don't know what they're doing by getting the sack as he collects it. Starting line up will be drawn from backroom staff under the age of 35 Ady McGleish Video Analyst 21 Jamie Sellers Match Analyst 25 Ruben Sammut Scout 26 Elliot Ferguson-Dillon Fitness coach 28 Sebastiano Pochettino Fitness coach 29 Chris Searle Sports Scientist 29 Tom King Match Analyst 30 Fabian Unwin Video Analyst 32 Jeremy Leyde Scout 32 Matt Hallam Video Analyst 34 Alexander Garcev Scout 34 Bench the 35 year olds Sam Bowhay Fitness coach 35 Danny Dolan Scout 35 Carl Magnay Youth Scout 35 Where did you get that information out of interest? Have nothing to compare this to but that backroom team is outrageously young! Not sure how anyone else feels, but I'm kind of alarmed that we have kids in their early 20's analysing matches and the opposition?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 31 minutes ago, Rob B said: Where did you get that information out of interest? Have nothing to compare this to but that backroom team is outrageously young! Not sure how anyone else feels, but I'm kind of alarmed that we have kids in their early 20's analysing matches and the opposition?! One could say Chelsea are a creamcakes experiment on using billy beane's rounders methodology on trying to makes a successful soccer team in the EPL. Who knows in 10 years time should project chelsea come to fruition, there could be a film made about the creamcakes with Toddles & Eggy's in the staring roles I'll get my coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Moon Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 4 hours ago, Rob B said: Where did you get that information out of interest? Have nothing to compare this to but that backroom team is outrageously young! Not sure how anyone else feels, but I'm kind of alarmed that we have kids in their early 20's analysing matches and the opposition?! https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chelsea-fc/mitarbeiter/verein/631 If Droy were here, he'd probably confirm that the financial services industry is peopled by mere striplings, too. But yes, it concerns me, too. Where will it all stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneB Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 2 hours ago, Blue Moon said: https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/chelsea-fc/mitarbeiter/verein/631 If Droy were here, he'd probably confirm that the financial services industry is peopled by mere striplings, too. But yes, it concerns me, too. Where will it all stop? Interesting to read the list of backroom staff including 2 chief analysts, 3 video analysts, 4 match analysts and 2 performance managers. As I've said before, money for old rope, and we're still useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chara Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 38 minutes ago, JaneB said: Interesting to read the list of backroom staff including 2 chief analysts, 3 video analysts, 4 match analysts and 2 performance managers. As I've said before, money for old rope, and we're still useless. On the forum we have the equivalent number (and designation) of "staff"....they..and the rest of us.... usually get it right...that appears to be the difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xceleryx Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 9 hours ago, Rob B said: Where did you get that information out of interest? Have nothing to compare this to but that backroom team is outrageously young! Not sure how anyone else feels, but I'm kind of alarmed that we have kids in their early 20's analysing matches and the opposition?! Don't think it's that alarming personally. 7 of the 20 coaching staff were all here prior to the change in ownership. 5 of the 20 arrived with Poch as part of his backroom staff. That leaves 8 others who've arrived or been appointed into their roles since. Nick Chadd with prior spells at Benfica and Man City. Bryce Cavanagh who was working with the England NT. Ady McGleish is entirely new with no prior history. Matt Hallam worked with the academy for 10 years prior. Kyle Macaulay arrived from Brighton when Potter was appointed. Elliot Ferguson-Dillon was part of the fitness team at Spurs when Mourinho was there and arrived from Leipzig. With 16 of the 24 scouts listed having been appointed into their current roles from 2021 or earlier. Of those who have signed since; Ross Turnbull spent time here and elsewhere prior upon retirement, rejoined the club in 2021. Andrew Cousins signed from Stoke with prior history at Man City. Ruben Sammut signed from Charlton but had previously been part of Chelsea's U/23 and Youth staff. Alysson Marins signed from Corinthians where he'd been since 2013. Ed Brand signed from Swindon but had previously been part of Chelsea's youth setup as an assistant and manager since 2008. Stewart Thompson joined from Man City after 13 years there as a scout. Jeremy Leyde joined from WBA and worked at Brighton prior. Fiona Armfield had a prior spell at Fulham but been part of Chelsea's setup since 2008. Many have held positions at the club for years, so while some may still be considered "young" it's not as if they're necessarily raw and only just been appointed either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 (edited) Obviously bringing in a layer of safety employing colleagues from you previous clubs is something that would not be part of the sports department remit? Edited March 9 by ROTG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick1977 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I would like to see a front 3 of Jackson ,Mudryk and Palmer no Sterling please. Fingers crossed 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert19 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 08/03/2024 at 11:11, Blue Moon said: Ahhhh come on ..... am hoping to make this my last trip to Wembley as an ST, with an unexpected win against a load of entitled prima donnas, and totally mess up Klopp's last stand. Poch to get his first-ever silverware, and confirm to us all that Creamcakes really don't know what they're doing by getting the sack as he collects it. Starting line up will be drawn from backroom staff under the age of 35 Ady McGleish Video Analyst 21 Jamie Sellers Match Analyst 25 Ruben Sammut Scout 26 Elliot Ferguson-Dillon Fitness coach 28 Sebastiano Pochettino Fitness coach 29 Chris Searle Sports Scientist 29 Tom King Match Analyst 30 Fabian Unwin Video Analyst 32 Jeremy Leyde Scout 32 Matt Hallam Video Analyst 34 Alexander Garcev Scout 34 Garcev was a couple of years below me at school. Always got on well with him - nice guy. He was a good player as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarefreeMuratcan Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 On 08/03/2024 at 10:34, paulw66 said: Taking my 5 year old to his first game for this one. I'm not sure who is more excited, him or me. I can't wait to take my daughter in several years time. Wonder if it will even be at Stamford Bridge or will it be getting rebuilt 😢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvaberg Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 6 hours ago, CarefreeMuratcan said: I can't wait to take my daughter in several years time. Wonder if it will even be at Stamford Bridge or will it be getting rebuilt 😢 ❤️ But you're gonna take her to Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium as well?? 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarefreeMuratcan Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 1 hour ago, asvaberg said: ❤️ But you're gonna take her to Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium as well?? 😁 No! 😡 To Galatasaray (CIMBOM!). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneB Posted March 14 Author Share Posted March 14 Ref: Andy Madley VAR: Darren England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvaberg Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 5 hours ago, CarefreeMuratcan said: No! 😡 To Galatasaray (CIMBOM!). Sorry 🌞😁👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert19 Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 So who is actually available for this one? Enzo - suspended (which might do him a favour tbh) Casadei - cup tied -------- Injured: Lavia, Colwill? Nkunku, Returning: Chuky, Chilwell, Badiashile? Hard to predict a full team here tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvaberg Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Sanchez (oh, wait............) Gusto-Disasi-Silva-Cucurella Chuck - Gallagher Madueke - Palmer - Mudryk Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROTG Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 24 minutes ago, asvaberg said: Sanchez (oh, wait............) Gusto-Disasi-Silva-Cucurella Chuck - Gallagher Madueke - Palmer - Mudryk Jackson Poch has 10 - 12 games to prove his worth for next season, half of those players are only good enough to bench warm. Unless you are one of the Poch out brigade, then its the perfect team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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