Where's the Smoke - The Chelsea Youth and Reserve Thread

BlueRebelZ · Jun 9, 2012

Piet de Visser has some words regarding those brothers & his involvement with the Belgian players purchasing, interesting read: http://www.nieuwsblad.be/article/detail.aspx?articleid=DMF20120608_00178092 (translate yourself please)

De Visser watched KDB for 2 years and wanted to sign Hazard for PSV at 15

fernb8 · Jun 9, 2012

http://thechels.net/2012/06/hello-hello-its-the-musonda-boys/

a little more on the lads

JediSoccer · Jun 9, 2012

fernb8 said: ↑

http://thechels.net/2012/06/hello-hello-its-the-musonda-boys/

a little more on the lads
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Good reading. Thanks.

addicted2chelsea · Jun 10, 2012

Didnt know that Piet de Visser was still on the books , seems to have an eye for talent.

Juni · Jun 11, 2012

For some reason since the board upgrade I'm not getting thread updates by email despite being subscribed. Apologies for absence.

slipereypete · Jun 11, 2012

BlueRebelZ · Jun 13, 2012

The mexican lad Davila, he'll do pre season with us, and club has started work permit procedure for him(for loans in England):

Chelsea include Ulises Davila for the preseason
The Mexican is ready to report to the European Champion team

The adventure of the Old Continent continues to Ulises Davila. After serving a year in Europe, the Mexican striker dreams of earning a place in the Champion of the Champions League, Chelsea.

The adaptation process was a successful test for the youth, who will report for the first team early next month. Is motivated by receiving the invitation to spring training with figures like Fernando Torres, John Terry and Frank Lampard.

"I'm excited, I was called on July 4 for the preseason. Since I spent three weeks working with the team, I was asked before finishing the tournament in Holland and they saw that I learned a lot and grew in many ways. I also lived many difficult circumstances and made me strong, you go through despair, but kept the faith, "said Davila, who yesterday visited the facilities of RECORD.

After his stay at Vitesse, adaptation to European lifestyle, learn English and separated from their loved ones, you feel ready for the challenge of the Premier League.

"The hardest thing is over, leave the family, leaving home, that was the hardest. Now the dream is knowing that I'm the first Mexican to the club, I put the name of my country and I want to meet up my goals playing for Chelsea, "said Davila.

Chelsea consider whether it integrates with your campus or if you need another year of learning in another European team. Where to stay, the club started with a series of procedures for obtaining a work permit and to perform in English football.

"Now change everything and in my second year I have clear what European football and it is an advantage. Lack the permission to stay there, but first I must make a good preseason. The club knows what I am and what I can give, "Davila said.
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addicted2chelsea · Jun 13, 2012

We have alot of young guys biting at the tongue to get involvement , hope we have a plan for them.

In saying that I dont see Davila , Kakuta , PVA or Lalkovic getting an opportunity any time soon.

BlueRebelZ · Jun 13, 2012

PVA is truly farked with Bertrand step up. An option would be sending him down to Bolton, which would be a step down but he's likely to get game times. I think Kakuta can contribute as a squad player.

Dear_Claudio · Jun 14, 2012

If we don't sign Hulk or another support forward, I could see Kakuta sticking around. It's a shame the loans to Fulham and especially Bolton didn't work out. It would have been interesting to see his progress over the last two seasons if he had been playing regularly in Ligue 1, though he got screwed even at Dijon because of a manager change at the end of the season.

It would be nice to see Malouda off and Kakuta given his minutes.

Ninjatend0 · Jun 14, 2012

kakuta's been playing on the right too, which is where we need help, so i could see him coming back and getting some time. it's now or never for him though.

slipereypete · Jun 14, 2012

If Laudrup goes to Swansea I want ALL the youngsters to go there.

fernb8 · Jun 14, 2012

addicted2chelsea said: ↑

We have alot of young guys biting at the tongue to get involvement , hope we have a plan for them.

In saying that I dont see Davila , Kakuta , PVA or Lalkovic getting an opportunity any time soon.
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personally I would be suprised if all four of those players are with the club next season

BlueRebelZ said: ↑

PVA is truly farked with Bertrand step up. An option would be sending him down to Bolton, which would be a step down but he's likely to get game times. I think Kakuta can contribute as a squad player.
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agreed on PVA and think that Bolton with their thin squad and potential financial problems will be looking for a loan and a full season of Championship football could really pay dividends for him

I suspect with the numerous fixtures we will face next season that some playing time can be arranged for Gael

Jfranse said: ↑

kakuta's been playing on the right too, which is where we need help, so i could see him coming back and getting some time. it's now or never for him though.
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agreed. The definition of a make or break season for me.

Juni · Jun 19, 2012

Bolton are supposedly due a CFC loanee as part of the Cahill deal. Van Aanholt needs football regardless of level, they'd be alright.

Dtrip77 · Jun 19, 2012

ok so where does Josh fit in this year?

fernb8 · Jun 19, 2012

Juni said: ↑

Bolton are supposedly due a CFC loanee as part of the Cahill deal. Van Aanholt needs football regardless of level, they'd be alright.
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agreed. Makes sense for all parties imo.

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ok so where does Josh fit in this year?
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I think he may stick with the first team for the opening half of the season and then depending on his playing time, or lack thereof, go out on loan for the second half

Yaroni · Jun 19, 2012

Dtrip77 said: ↑

ok so where does Josh fit in this year?
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i hear hamburg are buying players

Blueallthru · Jun 19, 2012

give him a chance. Agree with fern.

fernb8 · Jun 27, 2012

Blueallthru said: ↑

give him a chance. Agree with fern.
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I think he gets it this season tbh

http://thechels.net/2012/06/injury-hit-youngsters-look-to-make-up-for-lost-time/

good read by Juni on the injuries to some of our youngsters

mshankb · Jun 27, 2012

There are multiple Championship clubs who simply have too few players and too little money to do anything other than loan in Premier League youngsters - Forest for example have 19 outfield players in their current squad, including two young young youngsters, and will probably lose more before September unless some very loose rumours of a financial injection come to fruition.

fernb8 · Jun 27, 2012

mshankb said: ↑

There are multiple Championship clubs who simply have too few players and too little money to do anything other than loan in Premier League youngsters - Forest for example have 19 outfield players in their current squad, including two young young youngsters, and will probably lose more before September unless some very loose rumours of a financial injection come to fruition.
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the U21 Development League is really going to hurt the Championship imo

I think quite a few clubs will keep their players in that League intially to see just how good it is going to be

JediSoccer · Jun 27, 2012

fern, what is the exact condition of Sam Hutchinson? Is his knee back for good, and is it "as good as new," so to speak? Has there been any definitive word on it? Thanks.

fernb8 · Jun 27, 2012

JediSoccer said: ↑

fern, what is the exact condition of Sam Hutchinson? Is his knee back for good, and is it "as good as new," so to speak? Has there been any definitive word on it? Thanks.
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none that I am aware of atm

I think many were suprised that he came back as he just started knocking the ball around again while assisting with coaching/training at the club and as part of his recovery

things started to go better than anyone imagined and then we ended up where we are today

not a long term solution by any means imo

JediSoccer · Jun 27, 2012

But if Sam fulfills his potential he is supposed to be JT's heir apparent, very highly regarded by Jose. If the knee "miraculously" heals and returns to normal, couldn't he be as good as he was projected to be? Tot's King has a knee as bad as Sam's and he's generally thought to be their best defender. Just trying to put a positive spin on Sam's future. I hope he can do it.

Walter3000 · Jun 28, 2012

JediSoccer said: ↑

But if Sam fulfills his potential he is supposed to be JT's heir apparent.
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Cant see that AT ALL