#HALFTIME

Give the devil its due.

The movement and positioning the "mouthy" guy showed for his goal is truly world class.

His general play so far has been near his price tag.

#INGAME

McFarlane has simplified the game too.

So far so good

#HALFTIME

He has been worthy of the captaincy in the first half.

Almost everyone looks different.

Including Uncle.

#HALFTIME

It's either the man was truly a simple PE Motivator, or the players intentionally downed their tools.

#INGAME

Disjointed second half display

🔵 Enzo Fernandez vs Leeds:

90 minutes played
1 goal
1 big chance created
3 key passes
83% pass completion
2 shots on target
79 touches
1 clearance
1 blocked shot
4 recoveries
8/13 ground duels won

It would be the most Chelsea thing to reach the final after a poor season and beat Man City to win the FA Cup.

That would be a beautiful story.

And so it begins...

FireSide

#FeelingGood

Before Leeds Kickoff, in the spirit of hoping for the best but expecting the worst,

I crafted a name. 

Toxic Abracadabioyo in tribute to Uncle.

But the man fought like a lion.

He survived.

He lived through another day.

His "normal" days are always around the corner.

But we hope they never come soon.

In the commentary box. 😅

🔗 Chelsea FC

🗣️ Real Madrid fans to Enzo Fernández:

"Thank you, we're waiting for you next season."

"Enzo come to Madrid please, we need you.."

Out of these 3, which would you pick? 👇

FireSide

#Chaos

If it's just the premier league experience we are seeking with the new coaching appointment, then there's Sean Dyche, there is Sam Allladyce too, .. ooh even Sir Garry O'Neil used to manage mid-table EPL teams effectively.

Most of the names we are linked to makes my stomach churn. Seems like we haven't learnt or we are so obsessed with this head coach role thing that we just can't unlearn and relearn.

We should target people with a serious winning mentality if not played at higher levels , have played at higher levels and understand the pressure and mentality that winning demands, has experience Moulding kids to men and tactical versatility to marnauver different situations.

5 people at the technical sporting level but they just sound as stupid and ignorant as 5 village old men in an alcohol den.

you can’t play these kind of games with low iq wingers, you just CAN’T

Fire burn all Chelsea fans who wanted Garnacho at this club, Imagine Garncho on that pitch today

FireSide

#BottomLine

I'd choose and welcome back Jackson over Garnacho in the left wing a million times over and over again without blinking.

Left half wing, Forced dribbling, holdup plays, physique, Directness, Pressing and breakaways.

You may miss the crossings but 99% of Garnacho crossings are mediocre anyway.

Modern Wingers and Tempo Control in Modern Football: What Chelsea Need to Fix in Their Attack

- Modern football is really being shaped by one thing more and more: wide players who control tempo, not just midfielders sitting in the middle pulling strings. The best teams now don’t just have wingers they rely on them to set the rhythm of the entire attack.

- Look at players like Olise, Díaz, Doku, Doué, Cherki, and Kvaratskhelia. There’s something different about them. It’s not just flair or highlights. It’s the feeling that every time they get the ball, something is about to happen. They know when to slow a game down, when to explode into space, when to take on a defender, and when to simply draw pressure to unlock everyone else. That constant decision-making is what makes them special in today’s game.

- And then you watch someone like Bernardo Silva at Manchester City and it becomes even clearer. Even when he’s on the wing, he doesn’t behave like a traditional winger at all. He plays like a midfielder who’s been given a wider canvas. He controls the tempo out there. He can pause a counter, drag defenders out of shape, recycle possession, or suddenly switch gears and break a team open. It’s not just skill, it’s intelligence, timing, and total control. That’s what Pep keeps talking about when he says players must understand the game everywhere, not just centrally.

Part 2

-That’s why the modern elite teams feel so dangerous. The threat doesn’t just come from one area anymore, it comes from the wings constantly. And when you don’t have that level of quality there, you feel it immediately. That’s where Chelsea feel a bit short right now. There’s too much “potential” talk and not enough players who already impose themselves on games week in, week out in those wide areas.
The path forward feels pretty obvious:
You need at least one elite winger who can genuinely tilt games on his own:
• A No.8 with real technical ability, someone comfortable under pressure, who can carry and break lines
• And an experienced centre-back to bring calmness, leadership, and structure at the back

- What makes things interesting is up front. João Pedro isn’t the finished article, but the profile is very modern. He can drop into space, link play, connect attacks, and operate between lines. He’s not at the level of Kane or Dembélé yet, but the way he plays isn’t far off that mould. And that’s important because that type of striker doesn’t just finish chances, he helps build them.
At the end of the day, it’s not about overhauling everything. It’s about adding the right kind of players in the right places. Fix the wings, add control in midfield, steady the defence and suddenly the whole team starts to feel more dangerous, more connected, and a lot more like a top side again.

CFC Unlocked: TREVOH CHALOBAH 🔓 | Episode 9

On this episode, we’re joined by Trevoh Chalobah who opens up about his upbringing, joining his boyhood club, his faith and scoring at Stamford Bridge...

Last time out in #NFOCHE. 🔵