Chavski Season 2008/2009

[devilsadvocate]

I couldn't see a Chavski thread already existing (if so, do you mind merging this one for me JTC?), so thought I'd post this interesting tidbit:

http://www.sportsya.com/english/news.php/Roman_Abramovich_is_said_to_sell_Chelsea_due_to_financial_crisis.html?id_estruc=283&id=196873

Apparently Roman is considering selling Chavski as it's burning holes in his pockets, wallets etc etc.

I actually think most of the article is BS, but I also think the crazy Russian will lose interest and sell up sooner or later. Plus look at the quality Chavski are buying nowdays. They tried to buy a side, won a couple of league titles, but have basically underachieved. If Roman wants to continue to challenge, he's going to have to continue to fork out big time. Plus look at Terry, Lampard and Ballack all on over 100k a week - it's a joke.

[devilsadvocate]

Oh, plus they were held 1-1 by Southend United at the Bridge today.

[Bully]

I couldn't see a Chavski thread already existing (if so, do you mind merging this one for me JTC?), so thought I'd post this interesting tidbit:

http://www.sportsya.com/english/news.php/Roman_Abramovich_is_said_to_sell_Chelsea_due_to_financial_crisis.html?id_estruc=283&id=196873

Apparently Roman is considering selling Chavski as it's burning holes in his pockets, wallets etc etc.

I actually think most of the article is BS, but I also think the crazy Russian will lose interest and sell up sooner or later. Plus look at the quality Chavski are buying nowdays. They tried to buy a side, won a couple of league titles, but have basically underachieved. If Roman wants to continue to challenge, he's going to have to continue to fork out big time. Plus look at Terry, Lampard and Ballack all on over 100k a week - it's a joke.

knew this would happen to them when they were bought out and gotten out of bebt by roman. ahhh back to the olden days of chelsea struggling to make the 10

[Bully]

could chelski be another leeds ???

[Pidge]

could chelski be another leeds ???

Hope not.

[Bully]

is it true that bridge went to man city from chelski for 25 million?? wouldnt think he would be that much

[devilsadvocate]

is it true that bridge went to man city from chelski for 25 million?? wouldnt think he would be that much

It was around 10m, but yes, he's at Citeh.

[dinglinga]

also heard that normally all players and staff get 10 tickets each per home game has been rduced to 4 each

journos have to pay for their sandwiches now when attending training sessions as where before they were free

romen had alot of his money in shares and other comapnies and they all have taken a hit .... could be a interesting next few months

[Bully]

also heard that normally all players and staff get 10 tickets each per home game has been rduced to 4 each

journos have to pay for their sandwiches now when attending training sessions as where before they were free

romen had alot of his money in shares and other comapnies and they all have taken a hit .... could be a interesting next few months

would love to see chelsea fall that would make my day!

[dinglinga]

news from the chelsea camp is that there is no money to spend during the january transfer period .. even for the 12 million they got for wayne bridge ... louis can not touch it....hmmmm

is it a case of

londen bridge is falling down!!

[Bully]

news from the chelsea camp is that there is no money to spend during the january transfer period .. even for the 12 million they got for wayne bridge ... louis can not touch it....hmmmm

is it a case of

londen bridge is falling down!!

nice one. why would they want to spend anything seen the players they have at the moment?

[dinglinga]

yeah they have 26 players based at chelsea and another 14 out on loan to other clubs

[eyeofthetiger]

One can only hope that Chelsea return to where they came from which is .....

[Bully]

One can only hope that Chelsea return to where they came from which is .....

in crippling debt and struggling to make the top 10 in the premier league, when they did they only just made UEFA cup spots. then the russian paid their debts out and bought players and championships

[johntheclaret]

Let's not get carried away fella's.

It's true that Roman has lost in excess £10 billion on stock market falls, but remember, this is only a paper loss. When the markets come back his value will soar again and £10bn only represents about 10% of his total wealth.

As for bailing out, who to??? Chavski are not debt free. They owe Roman £000's of millions in interest free loans so if Roman was to sell Chavski he would either have to right off those loans, or the new owners would have to take them on.

In todays market, I can't see anyone stepping up for Chelsea.

I think part of the problem is, how interested is Roman these days. When he took over he was there, hoem and away, but talk is that he isn't seen around the place from 1 week to the next.

His new wife isn't interested in football and likes to live the high life dealing id fine arts etc, hence Romans recent £200m investments in paintings.

I also think that he has decided that Chelsea must start showing a profit. he has done his bit by making one of the bigest clubs in the EPL and now they have to show a return on his huge investment. His problem is that everyone is there for the money and lifestyle, and nothing else. You just can't see a Giggs at Chelsea. Sure money always talks but there is often more to it than just a huge paypacket. some players justr want to play for Man U or Liverpool. I can't see anyone just wanting to play for Chelsea.

[Bully]

yes they are in debt to the russian, but what happens when he leaves? or gets bored with it. seen as some fans werent impressed when they were down against stoke at home. god they are lucky to get away with that. nice goal from lampard at the end but very very lucky to get anything from the game

[RoosterMarty]

I was hoping Stoke would hold on for the win, that would have been incredible, but it was only a matter of time I guess. Great goal by Delap to put Stoke up but Lampard hit his winner with so much power, that flew in.

[Bully]

yes i was hoping that stoke would have held on but wasnt to be.

[johntheclaret]

Scolari has gawn. Here is the confirmation

thanks to Skysports

Scolari sacked by Chelsea

Chelsea have sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari, with Guus Hiddink and Avram Grant immediately linked to the Stamford Bridge post.

The Brazilian only took charge of the Blues in the summer and after a promising start the club have slipped to fourth in the table, seven points adrift of Manchester United.

Saturday's 0-0 draw at home to Hull City proved to be the final straw for the World Cup winner and the Premier League outfit have now confirmed his departure.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Luiz Felipe Scolari has been dismissed as manager of Chelsea Football Club today (Monday) with immediate effect.

"The Chelsea board would like to place on record our gratitude for his time as manager.

In order to maintain a challenge for the trophies we are still competing for we felt the only option was to make the change now.

[johntheclaret]

And Avram Grant tipped for a hasty return

More from Skysports

Chelsea have sacked Luiz Felipe Scolari, with Guus Hiddink and Avram Grant immediately linked to the Stamford Bridge post.

Sky Sports News understands that the club have already compiled a two-man shortlist to replace Scolari, with Hiddink and Grant the names in the frame.

Grant stepped into the breach following Jose Mourinho's departure before being axed at the end of the season despite finishing second in the Premier League and reaching the UEFA Champions League final.

Hiddink has been linked with a host of Premier League posts after his exploits as Russia coach, including reaching the Euro 2008 semi-finals.

One possibility is that the duo could work together, with Hiddink taking charge of team affairs and Grant operating as director of football.



NAMES IN FRAME

Following the departure of Luiz Felipe Scolari, Sky Bet make Guus Hiddink the 3/1 favourite to take over at Chelsea. Avram Grant is the 4/1 second favourite while José Mourinho is an outsider at 16/1.

Next permanent Chelsea Manager
Hiddink G 3/1
Grant A 4/1
Rijkaard F 9/2
Mancini 8/1
Zola 8/1
Eriksson 8/1
Mourinho 16/1
Deschamps 16/1