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Silly season starts early

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Hiddink's agent refutes Chelsea link, so the NOTW story would seem to be made up. Who would have thought it eh.

Drogs and Lamps to follow Mourinho to Inter (Sun & Mirror) and Gerrard to replace Lamps at Chelsea (various). Just the highlights of a fascinating weekend's press speculation.

Eto'o wants to win things and will go to a club where he can. Put as a Chelsea link but no real reason other than we were interested a couple of years back. Eto'o also goes on to say "if things don't change next season" which would imply he isn't going to leave this summer.

Chelsea upping their interest in Frank Ribery of Bayern Munich but only reported to be offering what Bayern paid for him 12 months ago, so don't see that one working out.

If this is a foretaste of the summer to come, it's going to be madder than ever.

What do people think of the rumours ? Any more crackers to add ?

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Incidentally, I read that Frank was at the same £11k a year private school as Jodie Marsh (in the same year). Is that 11k a year well spent?

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Hmm I don't know - I suppose it Depends if he "did the business"?

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Hiddink won't go, that seems clear. Just signed a new contract and doesn't want to be a club manager.

I think Grant will definitely go. In the improbable situation that he wins the CL and the PL then maybe, but otherwise he'll be gone. Even if I did win both, I could still see him being backed. Rijjkard is a definite possibility, although for me Mark Hughes could be a smart move. Unlikely someone like Abramovich would go for someone unproven in Europe though.

Gerrard will not go to Chelsea. No chance. Chelsea do not seem like an attractive club to go to right now, and were he to leave, the likes of Madrid would be jumping at the bit. As has been said, the only reason this made the papers is becuase Grant said he rated him. Absolutely nothing game from Gerrard. If he ever leaves, it won't be to Chelsea.

I could see Lampard leaving. Protracted contract talks are always a concern and with unrest in the club its certainly possible. Terry I think is blue through and through, but I could see Lampard going where Jose ends up. I think its fairly inevitable Drogba will leave as well.

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Re Goonergetit, Ive found a good ID for ya! "Goonorrhea" because your team tends to find itself sniffing up the backs of its betters in league position, and the obvious rewards of dangerous play , a dose on the sidelines at the end of each season while your main rivals celebrate. (of "the gons")-ya gone and blown it again haha.

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Why do L'Arseille never win anything....


















Because they're crap.

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Why hasn't anybody talked up Mark Hughes as a manager for us?
After Jose left it is clear we need someone to lift the fans and what better than a Chelsea legend. He knows the English game, and he demands respect which you need at the top!
It wouldn't be guaranteed that Rijkaard or Hiddink would adapt to the English game.
And in all honesty, Blackburn don't play that bad football either, certainly better than us based on this season!

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posted Apr 21, 2008

frank arsenes been seen columbia talking to diago maradonnas agent

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posted Apr 21, 2008

frank arsenes been seen in columbia talking to diago maradonnas agent.

SAF is stepping down AND special one is going to partner carlos querios at utd.

hicks and gillette make up., rafa tells em to get stuffed,avram gets an offer he cant refuse and moves to the pool.

R/A is looking at the feasibilty of making cfctoff the new manager at cfc.



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posted Apr 21, 2008

I know most fans think that Gerrard leaving for Chelsea is impossible but i think if he does join Chelsea then that means Gerrard thinks L'pool will neva win Prem title and will remain cl competition team! AND of course he can win anything at Chelsea, lol!

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posted Apr 21, 2008

Essien_No1 (U7566656)
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i had mentioned Mark Hughes as chelsea manager on different article few days ago!

I think he'll be great, he is experienced and also buys very gud players, e.g. Cruz, Bently, Benni Mcarthy for cheap, also i think he'll be great and fans would like him!

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