coming up
The question becomes exactly what are we transitioning to?
The club continue to invest into young prospects, the squad stands at a bloated 45 players +.We currently have the 2nd highest wage bill in the EPL
The club do anticipate to move 8+ players on permanently and through the loan system.
The club seems to have little interest in bringing in solid pedigree players to improve the squad for a genuine top four push this season. Although,K-DH & Tosin look decent.
I assume it is not unreasonable to suggest our immediate rivals will look to invest to improve their squads for this season, aiming to improve their league table position on last season.
Poch leaving, will have an effect on our progression this season, as Maresca will be starting from a base position, with a very mixed player pool in terms of experience and quality.
? The club do seem to be focussed and deliberate with regard to what they are doing, immediate success over 2/3 seasons has not materialised as we are now into the 3rd season of the Boehley- Clearlake project.
The reality maybe that until we get over the up & coming penalties for the account reporting failures between 2012- 2019 under Roman, the club feel it is better to continue to invest long term opposed to focussing on a credible to four challenge
To the ownerships credit, the club do seem to be managing FFP/ PSR.
We seem to be transitioning into club that will trade footballers 1st and aim for success on the pitch 2nd.
Possibly a high-bred Brighton/ West Ham
Lets hope the club continue to successfully navigate this transfer window
I would not read to much into preseason, we do have a challenging set of fixtures remaining, the important thing will be no one gets injured, players get minutes.The manager gets the opportunity to access players.
Our results over the first 3 months, & the points we earn & drop, will be markers for where we are as side for the 24/25 season.
On the bright side, we do have currently a fit squad, with returning players James, Chilwell, Forfana, Lavia & Nkunku
COY Blues, KTBFFH, UTC!
Another season of transition
posted on 31/7/24
Most of the damage seemed to have been done in the first year when you didn't have enough off pitch expertise and spent massive sums without creating a balanced team....this failure has baked in the current strategy for a number of years.
It could still reep big rewards and it looked like Poch was starting to deliver progress and consistency. Who knows if your current man is capable.
posted on 31/7/24
‘Keeps Chelsea in the epl’ you keep saying this like Chelsea would be in danger of getting relegated.
posted on 31/7/24
Devon
Darren, no that is not what im saying.
What I am/ have said , when the ownership bought the club they fully expected to operate the club as an elite club, relying upon C/L status.
When they damaged the club to the extent that they did in the first season, the whole scenario began to unravel, it went out of control for them.
This has forced them to revaluate their position and strategy to such an extent that as long as they do enough for the club as a minimum to maintain EPL status, relying upon that level of income is key, then after successfully navigate FFP/PSR & gradually push up the league on a stable financial footing.
As i have repeatidly explained Im certain that they originally intended to operate the club as an elite level operation, but that opportunity has past for the time being 3/5 seasons?
Finally they ulitimatley they will focus on rebuilding the original investment value over time, imo.
posted on 31/7/24
They’re banking on the club being back in the CL and competing for the biggest honours soon - they expected top four last season. The sheer amount of money spent isn’t done when premier league status as the main source of income is in mind. I really don’t know how you come to these conclusions with the information readily available regarding the club.
posted on 31/7/24
Information available,
Seriously, your replying upon second hand media assumption & conjecture.
The reality lies in the actions the club is taking.
Bringing in an inexperienced manager, buying in access of 20 + youth/ young prospects, that will have zero impact on this season.
Selling solid squad players.
This not the actions of a club that is focused on a credible top four challenge.
If they were , they would have kept Poch, and brought in 2/3 solid pedigree players to support the younger footballers.
I would rather reply upon what the club are actually doing, opposed to a media outlet blabbering surley after spending all that money a top 4 challenge is the minimum.
Oh, contray to you understanding the club have not spent 2bln, as you you previously stated.Far from it.
Word, up get off the red tops & poor quality online sporting web sites, you may broaden your knowledge of CFC
posted on 31/7/24
Clubs statements don’t count then? You’re confusing the difference between the application and effectiveness of what the club have done and their intentions. The rest is just rambling.
posted on 31/7/24
comment by ifarka, (B-C- out) (U8182)
posted 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
Devon
Darren, no that is not what im saying.
What I am/ have said , when the ownership bought the club they fully expected to operate the club as an elite club, relying upon C/L status.
When they damaged the club to the extent that they did in the first season, the whole scenario began to unravel, it went out of control for them.
This has forced them to revaluate their position and strategy to such an extent that as long as they do enough for the club as a minimum to maintain EPL status, relying upon that level of income is key, then after successfully navigate FFP/PSR & gradually push up the league on a stable financial footing.
As i have repeatidly explained Im certain that they originally intended to operate the club as an elite level operation, but that opportunity has past for the time being 3/5 seasons?
Finally they ulitimatley they will focus on rebuilding the original investment value over time, imo.
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I would agree fully with you on this.
Plan A included being successful/Elite.
That part of the plan went out of the window and Plan A has now been adjusted out of necessity to exclude any immediate expectation of success (If they had wanted this then they would have kept Poch, sold a few kids for cash and bought an Osinhem or 2 to really move them on). This situation is probably why Poch effectively walked away, he will have wanted immediate impact signings while it is clear the owners are continuing the policy to accumulate youth/potential.
This strategy is now almost forced on them having fecked up the finances to a point where their decisions are also hugely influenced by meeting PSR compliance - something that will not have been envisaged in Plan A.
Their actions demonstrate their strategy and until they go out and add real quality to the first XI, to plug obvious gaps, their strategy will remain as buying youth and looking to build something for the future.
posted on 31/7/24
Darren ,
You are not suggesting that the club are going to announce we have fckd up so badly that our financial circumstances dictate how we go forward , as we are no longer in a position to compete at an elite level?
I can’t see that happening, I think they are spinning it , as any company would, publicly stating ambition, but in reality steering the club to a safe financial position.
Anyway mate time will tell, I’m sure we will speak again later on in the season 😉
posted on 5/8/24
Following on,
Conner Gallagher the Chelsea captain on his way to Atletico Madrid for 30m aprx, imo continues to underline that the ownership of CFC currently are fully focused on ensuring FFP/ PSR compliance & not building a team which will mount a credible top four challenge this season 24/25.
Actions do speak louder than words!
posted on 5/8/24