Bob Singleton Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 5 hours ago, My Blood Is Blue said: I’d take Europa league, but would definitely rather avoid Conference. I think Europa would be a good experience for this squad to go through together. We’d probably need a squad of 40 with the amount of matches and our injury record. Be careful of what you wish for. Qualification could result in a ban and hefty fines. ANY return to a UEFA competition next season could cause us much pain, given the new UEFA FSR rules brought in to replace FFP are even more restrictive than the FSR rules the Premier League have us operating under. We just about scraped through for the last PL accounting period. We'll probably just about scrape through for the next PL accounting period (though we will need to sell a fair few players if we want to strengthen in key areas). What is pretty much agreed upon by those in the know is that we would fail to comply with FSR under the new UEFA regulations in place. ❝Clubs are permitted to lose up to €80m (£68.5m; $86m) for the 2024-25 monitoring period — which will encompass the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons — provided they are deemed to be in good health and not subject to existing UEFA sanctions. That means £68.5m over the previous two years, not £105m over the previous three years, becomes the key loss threshold.❞ [The Athletic - Feb 22, 2024] Qualifying for the Champions League (not likely for a while), Europa League or even the Conference (an outside chance) is a double edged sword. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 46 minutes ago, Bob Singleton said: Be careful of what you wish for. Qualification could result in a ban and hefty fines. ANY return to a UEFA competition next season could cause us much pain, given the new UEFA FSR rules brought in to replace FFP are even more restrictive than the FSR rules the Premier League have us operating under. We just about scraped through for the last PL accounting period. We'll probably just about scrape through for the next PL accounting period (though we will need to sell a fair few players if we want to strengthen in key areas). What is pretty much agreed upon by those in the know is that we would fail to comply with FSR under the new UEFA regulations in place. ❝Clubs are permitted to lose up to €80m (£68.5m; $86m) for the 2024-25 monitoring period — which will encompass the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons — provided they are deemed to be in good health and not subject to existing UEFA sanctions. That means £68.5m over the previous two years, not £105m over the previous three years, becomes the key loss threshold.❞ [The Athletic - Feb 22, 2024] Qualifying for the Champions League (not likely for a while), Europa League or even the Conference (an outside chance) is a double edged sword. Surely, and if we qualify for a lesser competition, we take the ban. Job done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd25 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 (edited) 10 hours ago, boratsbrother said: Every non Chelsea I know thinks our games are great fun to watch. In terms of football as entertainment, I think this is the most fun team to watch we've had in years. Week in week out so much happens during our games, going from one extreme to another and everything in between. I remember not too long ago there was so many games involving us that barely had anything going for half an hour an or more. Turgid, grinding, pragmatic shite vs our crazy games now. I know which i prefer to watch! We’re great fun to watch for a neutral, because we provide a great source of comedy. Each to their own, but this team are not my idea of fun, sure the City and United games this season were crazy, but I found them more stressful than anything else. Week in, week out we’re unpredictable, I don’t see how being inconsistent during games is exciting, I find it infuriating personally, but that’s me. I would rather be pragmatic and be in the top four or have pundits crying about boredom like the old days and be winning titles, we had a proper, professional and resilient team. Edited April 14 by Floyd25 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd25 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 5 hours ago, boratsbrother said: I'd like to see us qualify for the EL only if we use it to give experience to our youngest squad players. Agree with that, would be a very good experience for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev61 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I suppose we are in the third tier in the premiership.Arsenal,Liverpool,and Man city in the first tier.Aston Villa and Spurs in the second and us in the also rans but not destined for relegation It is unacceptable plain and simple.The owners have played a big part in where we are - but Poch is making a dogs dinner of some nice ingredients . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 How far the sport has fallen that we might be incentivised to not win games? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Even further - free Sunday afternoon to watch some footy, but the game is Monday 😞 ridiculous scheduling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 I'll be watching the Women's FA Cup Semifinal between Chelsea and Man United. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyLB Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Another good result in our favor today. We could have a serious climb up the table but you just know this team can’t do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backbiter Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 33 minutes ago, DannyLB said: Another good result in our favor today. We could have a serious climb up the table but you just know this team can’t do it. Don't know what you mean. We beat Luton home AND away this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Blood Is Blue Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Yep, results going our way means only one thing… we mess it up! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fowler Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Not again Mikel 😂😂😂 #itshappeningagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JaneB Posted April 14 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 14 14 minutes ago, Max Fowler said: Not again Mikel 😂😂😂 #itshappeningagain I do hope so although it's too soon to be sure. I really dislike Arteta. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 46 minutes ago, JaneB said: I do hope so although it's too soon to be sure. I really dislike Arteta. Well you are only human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoblyBobly Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, JaneB said: I do hope so although it's too soon to be sure. I really dislike Arteta. It’s happening again its happening again poor Captain Black its happening again! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fowler Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Does an actual leader say this or one who pretends to be one? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Just now, Max Fowler said: Does an actual leader say this or one who pretends to be one? 🤔 I dunno Max , I think he's had a couple of bad games where he's been shunted around the defence and you've then decided he's crap when he isn't to be honest . If you're after going for someone for not being a leader have a look at the bloke who sits silently in the dug out each game dreaming of churros and Frey Bentos pies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fowler Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 20 minutes ago, Mark Kelly said: I dunno Max , I think he's had a couple of bad games where he's been shunted around the defence and you've then decided he's crap when he isn't to be honest . We'll agree to disagree. If anyone could relate to irrationally blaming all our problems on one man, it might be you though MK 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 16 minutes ago, Max Fowler said: We'll agree to disagree. If anyone could relate to irrationally blaming all our problems on one man, it might be you though MK 😜 All roads lead to Poch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvaberg Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 Enzo and Disasi not playing tonight according to SKY, so maybe: Petrovic Gusto - Silva - Levi - Cucu Gallagher - Chuk Madueke - Palmer - Mudryk Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito07 Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 10 minutes ago, asvaberg said: Enzo and Disasi not playing tonight according to SKY, so maybe: Petrovic Gusto - Silva - Levi - Cucu Gallagher - Chuk Madueke - Palmer - Mudryk Jackson would rather have Caicedo instead of Chuck there but have Chuk as No.10 and move Palmer to the wing. Also, is Levi fit to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asvaberg Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Miguelito07 said: would rather have Caicedo instead of Chuck there but have Chuk as No.10 and move Palmer to the wing. Also, is Levi fit to play? From what I have seen of Caicedo (and Sterling) lately, I would not have it in the starting lineup. No info on Levi on Injury list. Palmer may just as well act as an "attacking libero" - he is our driving force at the moment. Edited April 15 by asvaberg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 4 hours ago, Max Fowler said: Does an actual leader say this or one who pretends to be one? 🤔 What a lot of old shit. I rate him but come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea_Matt Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, asvaberg said: From what I have seen of Caicedo (and Sterling) lately, I would not have it in the starting lineup. No info on Levi on Injury list. Palmer may just as well act as an "attacking libero" - he is our driving force at the moment. Apropos of nothing I thought you’d enjoy this https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0x0wdey2v6o I’m a pro radio presenter and will be featuring this next weekend😉 🇳🇴 🇬🇧 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fowler Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, Chelsea_Matt said: What a lot of old shit. I rate him but come on. Partly why I didn't like Colwill and Disasi fist pumping against City. Came across as lower level mentality trying to pretend to be leaders. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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