What is the most recent instance of Chelsea's victory over Manchester City, if not the 2021 UCL final, indicating a five-year drought?
Under Pochettino, Chelsea ended Manchester United's lengthy unbeaten run in matches between the two teams.
When was Chelsea's last top-three finish in the Premier League?
Attributing Chelsea's decline to Rosenior is an oversimplification. You say the players aren't the problem, yet it is they who are making stupid mistake after mistake leading to goals. They are the ones who have failed to score from over our last 100 chances.
Thanks, Si. Balanced views and well said. That’s why I follow you.
I’ve only been a Chelsea fan since 2004, when the most interesting manager in football, Mourinho, joined the team with my favorite young player, Lampard. I’ve supported Chelsea all of the years of up and down under Abramovich when he would sack managers as soon as results looked poor, and we would improve, because Emenalo and Granovaskaia had a great eye for talent and squad construction.
What concerns me most about OUR CLUB, Clearlake’s project, is the utter inability of our owners and sporting directors to own anything. Great leadership in every organization takes all of the blame and disperses all of the credit. Great leadership is always self-evaluating and inviting outside experts to give input. Even Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac do that at Wrexham. Great leadership always builds great culture as the foundation to build on. All we’ve seen is our youth, women’s, and business culture get upended in the last four years. What a mess!
Change always starts at the top, and since these owners aren’t selling, I hope they start by looking at themselves in the mirror first. Even experience players on the pitch won’t solve this disfunction. Clearlake, please lay down your pride and invite in someone who knows who to run football clubs in to give you honest feedback!
My apologies, I thought top teams identified the areas they need to strengthen, and then they find players that meet the criteria. A mix of proven experience at the top level to hit the ground running, some younger players for the future and if a no brainier comes along then go for it! How well did our efforts last season go, Delap! How many goals has he scored? Unfortunately rarely when looking for a Rolls Royce will you find a brilliant working Rolls Royce in the local knackers yard?
Don't think anyone's saying we can compete wage wise with Bayern, Man City, Real Madrid consistently, but we're already at 73% of turnover being spent on wages, so we're not exactly cutting down on wages either are we (and we're where we are)?
exactly. This whole thing about cant compete on wages due to stadium being small is nonsense. Its better to buy 1 top player at a highish wage then 3 avg ones. This is what we have done with our wingers e.g.
“Of course, clubs do always have to think of worst case scenarios. There does need to be some consideration of what happens if a big signing doesn't work out. However, that can’t be the main consideration all the time. People are employed at football clubs to make the right decisions about signings. The reason they’ve been employed in the first place is because they’re presumably trusted to make those decisions.
Yes, a big signing might not work out. However, that signing could also end up being the difference between winning titles or not. Between Champions League qualification or not. There needs to be more belief that they’ll be the latter rather than always being worried they’ll be the former. Because what is intended to be a largely safety first strategy can still do as much damage as recklessness.”
This ownership has ripped the soul from Chelsea Football Club. It’s so sad.
The Score I for one totally understand your perspective and concern. Stay good and avoid the trash can X
Key questions arise:
When did Chelsea last beat Arsenal?
What is the most recent instance of Chelsea's victory over Manchester City, if not the 2021 UCL final, indicating a five-year drought?
Under Pochettino, Chelsea ended Manchester United's lengthy unbeaten run in matches between the two teams.
When was Chelsea's last top-three finish in the Premier League?
Attributing Chelsea's decline to Rosenior is an oversimplification. You say the players aren't the problem, yet it is they who are making stupid mistake after mistake leading to goals. They are the ones who have failed to score from over our last 100 chances.
Thanks, Si. Balanced views and well said. That’s why I follow you.
I’ve only been a Chelsea fan since 2004, when the most interesting manager in football, Mourinho, joined the team with my favorite young player, Lampard. I’ve supported Chelsea all of the years of up and down under Abramovich when he would sack managers as soon as results looked poor, and we would improve, because Emenalo and Granovaskaia had a great eye for talent and squad construction.
What concerns me most about OUR CLUB, Clearlake’s project, is the utter inability of our owners and sporting directors to own anything. Great leadership in every organization takes all of the blame and disperses all of the credit. Great leadership is always self-evaluating and inviting outside experts to give input. Even Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac do that at Wrexham. Great leadership always builds great culture as the foundation to build on. All we’ve seen is our youth, women’s, and business culture get upended in the last four years. What a mess!
Change always starts at the top, and since these owners aren’t selling, I hope they start by looking at themselves in the mirror first. Even experience players on the pitch won’t solve this disfunction. Clearlake, please lay down your pride and invite in someone who knows who to run football clubs in to give you honest feedback!
Not Si!
The Score
Without Si’s platform, I wouldn’t be aware of your writing. I’m thankful for the consistently balanced views represented here.
My apologies, I thought top teams identified the areas they need to strengthen, and then they find players that meet the criteria. A mix of proven experience at the top level to hit the ground running, some younger players for the future and if a no brainier comes along then go for it! How well did our efforts last season go, Delap! How many goals has he scored? Unfortunately rarely when looking for a Rolls Royce will you find a brilliant working Rolls Royce in the local knackers yard?
Don't think anyone's saying we can compete wage wise with Bayern, Man City, Real Madrid consistently, but we're already at 73% of turnover being spent on wages, so we're not exactly cutting down on wages either are we (and we're where we are)?
exactly. This whole thing about cant compete on wages due to stadium being small is nonsense. Its better to buy 1 top player at a highish wage then 3 avg ones. This is what we have done with our wingers e.g.
“Of course, clubs do always have to think of worst case scenarios. There does need to be some consideration of what happens if a big signing doesn't work out. However, that can’t be the main consideration all the time. People are employed at football clubs to make the right decisions about signings. The reason they’ve been employed in the first place is because they’re presumably trusted to make those decisions.
Yes, a big signing might not work out. However, that signing could also end up being the difference between winning titles or not. Between Champions League qualification or not. There needs to be more belief that they’ll be the latter rather than always being worried they’ll be the former. Because what is intended to be a largely safety first strategy can still do as much damage as recklessness.”
https://darrenchelsea.substack.com/p/clearlake-boehly-and-the-art-of-gambling?r=3rbo1f&utm_medium=ios