Storts

Yeah but Pep seems to like him at LB - and since he's probably played there the most out of anyone in your squad now bar Mendy seems the logical choice until Mendy is back

Surely it will be Zinchenko at LB not Cancelo?

Exactly, should be giving them new deals every 12-18 months imo. It's what we have always done until recently, problem is player power is increasing and players like Ramsey are showing the way. Watch Eriksen and Toby follow his example. Got to tie them down when you can because when they get down to 2 years and under all the cards shift into their hands

This may have been said previously I haven't read back but think this could actually have been the best transfer window Chelsea could have asked for - and actually being forced into this situation will be so beneficial in the long run. You have a chance to clear out players, either ageing, ineffective or otherwise, and really take stock of what you have in the young players at the club. Something that just wouldn't have happened otherwise. You've got an incredible youth system - have done for many years - and a lot of talented players just waiting for a chance. You've also now got the prime opportunity to bring in a manger that bleeds Chelsea, in a situation that allows him the time to grow and develop with these young players that in no other situation he would have got at your club. Whilst there are certainly deficiencies in the squad, you have a chance to find out properly where they are, whilst gaining Champions League income, and being able to keep it aside to spend next year when you have a better idea of what you actually have to work with. For most clubs this would have been a disaster but I actually think long term this is a real positive for you. Finishing 3rd last year was absolutely critical though and now allows you the opportunities I've just described whilst having the cushion of huge financial reward.

Congratulations Harry, lovely pic

Don't worry @Azeem he will have forgotten in a couple of minutes

Lowblow

Happy Birthday mate

No signings for a second window in a row, out of both cups in a week like Stortsy told you. Scraping wins in the league although that’s the most important thing now. Dortmund could be absolute carnage

Just chucked a tenner in on the donations sidebar If you need more later in the month give me a shout

Dele out until March now too. Our season well and truly over. Our chairman still won’t spend any money. Absolute shambles. Still, can’t wait to be told we’ve bottled it when our u13s lose over the next few weeks

Not sure how you can take that from my post. I’m wishing him all the best, a real shame for him to get this injury, good player and a good guy, hope it’s a swift recovery. Thankfully ACL injuries aren’t what they once were and the treatment and recovery has become far more successful. Hopefully be back on the pitch before we know it. #GetBetterBellerin

A real shame, agreed. #GetWellSoonHector

Pet rats are lovely creatures for children mate, really fun and friendly usually - good choice. Love Geckos too, can watch them for hours, fascinating

That's not true, only Wilshere because he's a scumbag. Doubt Llorente will play much

No chance we spend any money. No one is coming in, as they know they will just back up Kane when’s he back

Yeah home form is a concern. We are in all sorts of trouble now though. We’ve had loads of injuries all season but now it’s catching up with us. Kane out for at least a month, Sonny off too, Sissoko injured, no CM options, Moura injured, full backs absolute crap. It’s a miracle we are where we are but watch us slip back into the back and get knocked out of a few competitions this month. Great odds on us to lose to Chelsea palace and Dortmund but well worth a punt

It's all on Hazard for me. Can't see Madrid signing both, so I hope they get Eden, then Eriksen will sign a new deal. He wants to stay, unless Madrid want him basically, weird situation, we've offered him 200k+ a week to stay, which he is happy with and happy at the club, but Madrid is his dream and so if they come in this summer he will go imo. I can't blame him either, given us great service. I'm not sure he's consistent enough for Madrid personally but we'll see. He's a class act though and really hard for us to replace.

More than us.

No wonder local journalism is a dying breed. That's just complete fabrication from start to finish. We had the chance to sign Maddison ourselves but Poch didn't think he was good enough, quite rightly, why would he ask United to spend 70 million on him. Think it's best for everyone now if Ole gets the job full time

You're probably right - I want to do enough research first to ensure it's completely accurate. Who knows what else I might find in the slums of Stevenage

Will see if I have time to compile it before Lewis’ big day

I don't think he'd like it. I'd still have to have Michael on top

4 days until Lewis' birthday What are we doing for it @Cannabis @DeadLinesman