Dennis Wise praises Chelsea's recruitment strategy, Joe Cole questions Robert Sanchez again, William Gallas puts blame on Jackson for not making it here, I get why Tuchel started Reece James, More....
The Chelsea Newsletter: Friday 12th September 2025!
Morning all,
Welcome to Friday people and what makes it even more exciting to make the weekend this week is that the mighty Chels are back tomorrow after a loooong international break! We have another one next month… My god.
Round up all of your latest Chelsea news from across the last 24 hours in the same place here. This covers all you need to know around the club right now.
We are continuing with the theme of quotes from former Chelsea players this week because in all honesty, that’s the only news about 😂. I actually love hearing from former Chelsea players and hearing their views on the current state of affairs at the club. It also encourages debate in the community and gives me a chance to put out some polls as well, which I know many of you love taking part in.
So, the first one you can get involved with is William Gallas’ latest comments on the Nicolas Jackson situation. I think he’s made some very good points in here, let me know what you think in the comments.
What about Joe Cole? I will often agree with what he says, although not every time. This time though, I do. Cole is questioning Robert Sanchez in here, and you can vote in the polls to let us all know if you agree.
Anyone know where Dennis Wise once scored a ‘f*****g great’ goal' at? “Ooooooooh Dennis Wiiiiiise!!” We don’t often hear from him, but this week is different. Wisey has some great quotes here that I recommend you all take a read of.
And now it’s my turn to make some quotes! I’ve honed in on Thomas Tuchel’s decision to start Reece James in BOTH internationals for England last week here. It’s caused some debate.
I MUST remember to start the live discussion thread for the game on Saturday on the Substack App chat section! Although I’m going to have to start it VERY early in the day because I’m at my sisters wedding Saturday and no doubt I might try the local ales and by the time Chelsea play I may well have tried more than one…. !
Peace, Si.