Dwmh Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 3 hours ago, Rob B said: Not saying all of these are world beaters (some are) but if there’s one thing I find it difficult to criticise it’s the talent within our academy. I would say Cobham is about the surest bet in the country in terms of producing Premier League standard footballers, so Chelsea Youth is bang on the money with his tweet. It was certainly a huge producer of good players for a while. It helped though the club tore it self away from the idea that it was producing the next Ray Wilkins (RLC, CHO, Josh etc) and concentrated on producing a lot of Graham Wilkins who would have respectable PL/Championship careers. Still think it took a big lead by taking on 8 years olds and giving them a lot of expert coaching early on. Whether that worked because of the early coaching or whether it was because it attracted the most committed parents from a wide area maybe doesn't matter. But either way by 2012 everyone was doing the same and I am not sure we have an advantage over other clubs at ages 19 and less. (England has though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 U21s in action right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago97 Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Came across this by accident on youtube. Apologies if it has already been posted. Its a good interview with some interesting snippets of information in here. Well worth a watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east lower Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 The Jamaican young striker Dujuaan Richards, looks to be improving nicely. Watched a bit of the game versus A. Villa and he scored two, both nicely taken and set one up for Washington. Looks pacy, balanced with a trick or two, but I find it difficult to judge if that pace is ‘real’, meaning does it translate into first team pace or are they quick for their age group/level? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 This was the moment I convinced myself that we definitely had the next Yaya Toure. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6L8ag2I4QV/?igsh=NnQ3MXdnbGM0Z3F4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 How to win a game 5-4 when you're down to 10 men 💙 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floyd25 Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 (edited) On 08/04/2024 at 23:35, east lower said: The Jamaican young striker Dujuaan Richards, looks to be improving nicely. Second this, looks like a really good bit of scouting potentially, quite excited by what I’ve seen from him so far. Him and George look like very talented forwards. Edited May 4 by Floyd25 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 1 hour ago, Sciatika said: National final against United. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 In the quarterfinal this morning, we beat Arsenal 3-2. Diego Moreira scored all our goals. We will face either Spurs or Liverpool in the semifinal. If we win, we will play one of West Ham, Sunderland, Forest or Reading in the final. Premier League 2 Standings - Football/England (flashscore.co.uk) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 Last four in the PL2 playoffs. Spurs vs Chelsea and Reading vs Sunderland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Having won the U18 PL South, Chelsea Academy lost to Man Utd (1-2 at the Bridge) in the U-18 Premier League National final. It was, apparently, a close game with Josh Acheampong scoring for us and a Tyrique George effort cleared off the line. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 I watched the second half and the boys seemed over eager and little frustrated. They went gung-ho too early and Man Utd were wasteful with a few counters that would have put the game to bed. Showed a lot of spirit to keep going and the final touch or action deserted them as they chased an equaliser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sciatika Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 U21 side lost away to Spurs U21 in the semifinal 2-1 with a 90+4 minute goal. Bit disappointing for the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 Quite the reel. If he was Tyrique Georginho, we'd be chucking £60m at him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneB Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 Mark Robinson departs for Burton Albion | News | Official Site | Chelsea Football Club (chelseafc.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawton Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 (edited) Reports that Jim Fraser has left Chelsea with Neil Bath to follow. Big changes. Edited July 3 by Spawton 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito07 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguelito07 Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Wasn't Neil Bath promoted when the new guys came in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob B Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Wow. Those guys were the only two good things remaining following the takeover. We won the champions league like 3 years ago. The new owners are running this club into the ground. Disgusted is an under-statement 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bison Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 I can't say I'm surprised. Boehly, Clearlake and the idiots acting as co-sporting directors have made their work impossible to carry out. Some of the most promising academy players have left or are rumored to be leaving because they see no pathway into the first team. Sad and embarrassing state of affairs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawton Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Absolutely. What a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 My guess is that they spoke out over the way the academy graduates were being used. Wouldn't be surprised if they walked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kelly Posted July 3 Share Posted July 3 Shocking news, every day the two DOFs tighten the noose around their own necks. One day someone who thinks they're the bees knees will pay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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