Roman's Tax Returns - The Chelsea News Thread

Now that Emenalo is out, I think the signings of Messi and Ronaldo are imminent in January.

 

We'll probably get our deals done prior to the window opening like everyone else does now.

 

Here's where I struggle with this. What exactly did he do? I honestly don't know who to replace him with because I don't know what he did. Some calling for Ancelotti others saying Neil Bath who is in charge of the academy.

 

Jury is out until we see a replacement and go through a summer transfer window really. Don't see this having a big impact on much this season unless there's a hype-inducing appointment made a la Ancelotti or some of the more outrageous ones I've seen suggested like Ballack or Pirlo, none of which are very realistic imo. Don't think we have any idea if this is a positive move for Conte or not either

Edited to add this quote: "We are extremely grateful to Michael for his tireless work over the past 10 years. He has played an important role during the most successful period in the club’s history, helping make Chelsea the club it is today. We will now be reviewing our management structure, and Michael will be a part of that process as we look ahead." - Marina Granovskaia

Wonder if this will be anything substantial as the club moves forward. Makes sense that Emenalo would be included in the process

 

Hopefully that structure includes not haggling over a few million and submitting last minute panic bids.

 

Here's a tweet thread from a Chelsea fan I follow. Probably the best points I've seen today. Read through it.

Might as well make a start now. Michael Emenalo did a moderate job as Technical director. He had success and he had failures.

— Socialism or Barbarism ⭐⭐ (@GrumpyN1ck) November 6, 2017

 

This last part is extremely true. If we go with a legit vet TD with a proven track record of getting it done at top sides or even a young TD who's made waves in a middle to low side getting a crack at a top gig vs an unknown not tested at TD at any level it will speak volumes to where the control lies.

 

I think the negotiations were lead by Marina Granovskaia and she had the final say rather than Michael. He helped to identify targets along with the manager, but more importantly he was responsible for the youth system and the loan structure.

 

I was being facetious. Just throwing some of the shite I've heard people say about him.

 

Some talk that Emanelo won't be replaced and that Granovskaia will pick up his work load.

 

Maybe he got out before the Mueller probe reached him.

I have no idea how busy our January will be, but as I said, we still have glaring holes all over the place.

 

We drew Norwich away for the FA Cup third round tie.

 

Absolutely is! Looking forward to some rest for our regulars and matches for the fringe players and youth like Ampadu.

 

Think it was already mentioned in the last Atletico match thread, but we’ve got Barcelona in the round of 16. Have a feeling this was the best draw we could’ve gotten out of the three of Barca, PSG, and Besiktas tbh. PSG too strong atm and we probably would’ve come out sleeping against Besiktas. Players should be able to be up for this one. Here’s a look at our run of games at that time though...

 

I think I’d still prefer Besiktas, but we should be well out of the PL race by then (if we aren’t already).

 

Barca tough draw. Chelsea tough draw.

All these people have literally no ********ing idea how much we've faced Barca, the history we have, and how often we've come out on top. Messi has never scored against us in 6 meetings.

 

Having the 2 Manchester games either side of the CL games is tuff. Those games are going to be on TV it all depends what times/days they are shifted to. For example if Man City game is moved to the 2nd good if moved to the 4th bad.

 

ROMAN LINING UP ANCELOTTI

-every british paper

 

Will be a massive step back. Conte has pulled us out of so many "bad moments". Carlo will just say that we are in one and sit with his hands together. Hope the board does everything to back him.

 

This January window might say a lot. We're out of the title race but can make a good CL run. If we buy cup-tied players, it says a lot about wanting Conte here for the future.

Im not sure what quality is available who aren't cup-tied.

Barkley? He's not very good.
Mahrez? He has flashes of greatness but is losing the ball the other 95%.
Zaha? I would not be opposed to him.
Antonio? Meh.
Leon Bailey? Apparently, we had a bid already rejected (22m -isn't that against the rules?). He's not Cup-tied. I dont think he could offer the quality of Willian/Pedro just yet.

Julian Draxler from PSG would be exciting. Sandro would be phenomenal on the left, though Alonso is pulling an Ivanovic and becoming our most dangerous offensive threat!

Michy looks sure to leave. This is a gaping hole despite his ability to help us out from the bench the few times called upon.

 

Marcel Brands from PSV incoming to take Emanolo's spot?

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation...hael-emenalo-technical-director-rumour-report

 

Bids will come in in about a year. They can start at 200m.