Orikoru
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I think Maguire's story is largely believable. Although he denies the bribery, whereas I think it's quite plausible that if he thought he was in danger he would have offered them money. But the rest of it sounds plausible to me.
Dan2501
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Chelsea have signed another - Thiago Silva on a 1 year deal with an option to extend for another year. The other teams in the league realise the window's open right?
Orikoru
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He is getting on a bit, I wonder if he'll get found out in the Prem, having coasted in the French league for 8 years.
hairball_89
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It screams of panic to me. There were noises about Dunk flying around before he signed a new contract and that makes so much more sense to me - 28 year old 'heart on the line' centre half who can play a bit too. Or 35 year old who's after 1 last pay day? Thiago Silva *was* a Rolls Royce of a centre half. is he anymore? not for me.
I think he’ll bring a wealth of experience to the young centre backs we currently have, both on and off the pitch. He was on a free, so irrelevant of what wages he’s on, if he strengthens a known a weakness and brings on Zouma, plus others, then it’s good business IMO.
His commercial value will pay dividends also.
The first selection of our back four will be interesting, although we’ve got a few players self isolating currently.
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After letting Cahill and David Luiz leave (the wrong side of 30) I find the Thiago Silva signing quite strange.
I could barely watch Zouma, Christensen and Rudiger towards the end of the season - absolutely dire! Don't know what Tomori did to deserve being behind those three clowns, so hopefully he's back better this season.
Centrally I would've gone for Ake, and then bring back Ampadu from his load in Germany. And then maybe a cheeky bid for Stones and give him an opportunity to prove a point.
Full backs also a major issue, so Chilwell positive on that front, albeit he's injured! Azpilicueta's legs have gone so hopefully James will be first choice and he'll be back-up.
The Havertz deal needs to be done pdq now so we can address the goalkeeper situation too!!
Whilst I'm loving the look of the Chelsea attacking options, at the moment it looks to me a lot like Ossie's Spurs........which was comedy gold as a neutral!! ?
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fundy
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After letting Cahill and David Luiz leave (the wrong side of 30) I find the Thiago Silva signing quite strange.
I could barely watch Zouma, Christensen and Rudiger towards the end of the season - absolutely dire! Don't know what Tomori did to deserve being behind those three clowns, so hopefully he's back better this season.
Centrally I would've gone for Ake, and then bring back Ampadu from his load in Germany. And then maybe a cheeky bid for Stones and give him an opportunity to prove a point.
Full backs also a major issue, so Chilwell positive on that front, albeit he's injured! Azpilicueta's legs have gone so hopefully James will be first choice and he'll be back-up.
The Havertz deal needs to be done pdq now so we can address the goalkeeper situation too!!
Whilst I'm loving the look of the Chelsea attacking options, at the moment it looks to me a lot like Ossie's Spurs........which was comedy gold as a neutral!! ?
still happy to drive Luiz back for you
tbh im more worried this time next year we'll be signing Thiago Silva off you lol
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still happy to drive Luiz back for you
tbh im more worried this time next year we'll be signing Thiago Silva off you lol
Yeah Roman will quote you a very good price...... ? ???
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It's a fine point made by Pieman. For all of the good signings made by Chelsea they have so far failed to address the elephant in the room, they don't have a competent keeper. They've spent an awful lot of money without having touched on this key position. Any rumours on that front? If they get that sorted I can see them seriously challenging this season.
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A few rumours - main one being Oblak.
Another decent chunk of money then. Has the City decision blown FFP out of the water? Saying that they have a number of very good young players that they could move on and chip away at balancing things a little.
fundy
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PJ87
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Something a lot of people haven't picked up on is ffp has been suspended for this window (maybe next I'll check) due to covids affect to clubs finances
I wasn't aware of that. A chance for some clubs to let rip then.
PJ87
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Yeah and with Chelsea's ban they had a load of money ready anyways
City will spend big
I see Messi moving somewhere as clubs can write it off
Dan2501
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Donnarumma also being linked with Chelsea quite heavily today.
I also think Thiago Silva is a very solid signing. On a free so only risk is the wages and only on a one year deal, but if he turns up willing to work and is fit he could be superb and the sort of experienced defender Chelsea need to support their fairly young and inexperienced central defence. Do still seem a little weak in that area, but adding a bit of experience in there and a proven winner could be a big help. They're looking really strong I think and look the most credible challengers to Liverpool and City right now, going forward they're going to be superb to watch from a neutral perspective.
Hoping Everton can start getting some moves finalised. Heavily rumoured to be close on Allan, James and Doucoure but won't believe anything until they sign. That midfield 3 would be lovely, looks a lot nicer on paper than Davies, Gomes and Sigurdsson anyway.
need_my_wedge
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still happy to drive Luiz back for you
tbh im more worried this time next year we'll be signing Thiago Silva off you lol
This made me spit my coffee out ??
I wish there were other emoji responses for threads, not just a thumbs up option.
To be fair, I think Sideshow Bob does a job, and is being retained to help the likes of Martinelli and Gabriel when he shows up.
4LEX
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Great to see Ed Woodward and Ole making more astute buys. Wasn't it Ole that said Coronavirus would be good for a club of Man Utd's size as they could take advantage of the financial struggles of others?!
USER1999
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Trying to find the Community shield coverage without the stupid false stadium noise. Presently on Sky, it doesn't seem possible. Just another frustration. Why is the default not the real stadium noise.
