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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 12:06pm On Aug 23, 2025
Chelsea struck gold with Estevão. There’s nothing wrong with our defense, last season the real issue was Madueke and Jackson, whose poor decision-making and missed chances constantly put pressure on the team.

With our current attack, and with Xavi Simons helping Enzo both in ball progression and off-the-ball pressing, we should have no trouble breaking down smaller teams. If Lavia can stay fit, I genuinely believe we’ll be competing for the league.

Palmer has no business playing as a No.10, it wastes his talent. Neto, on the other hand, is a warrior and already feels like our new Azpilicueta. João Pedro is incredibly versatile, the type of player every squad needs. Hopefully, Delap develops into our own version of Harry Kane; the ability is there, it’s just his mentality that needs to catch up.

Meanwhile, Gusto and Hato will provide much-needed rest for James and Cucurella in midweek games, giving us real depth across the squad.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 11:56am On Aug 23, 2025
Enciso will take Enzo’s place if he develops well at Strasbourg. He is expected to play as a central midfielder and could become our future “Vintiha.” Meanwhile, Enzo is set to join Real Madrid next season, though much will depend on the progress of both players.

If Enzo reaches the level truly expected of him; dictating play from midfield while remaining mobile in transitions, his transfer value will likely increase further. If Real Madrid cannot meet that fee, then he may remain instead.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 12:15pm On Aug 19, 2025
I repeat, playing Palmer as a number 10 is a waste of his talent. He can do the job, but he’s not quite effective there. His natural position is RMF/RWF. Hopefully, Xavi Simons gets signed.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 12:11pm On Aug 04, 2025
Trevor012:
The voting was reopened to vote for only Ronaldo? Eibarmen are always confused 😂😂
It reopened before a crucial and only game against Sweden. When will you have sense.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 11:41am On Aug 04, 2025
andrewbaba44:
Nothing like 2013 ,2012/2013 was what was used for the 2013 ballon d or ,warey Dey mention only 2013 because na there him agenda fit click

This is 2012/2013 Laliga

I don already use my mouth tell you the the rest by saying Ronaldo was ucl top scorer with 12 goals and Messi was 8

I no Dey do fake stats like you
Ronaldo and Davido fans a same, just sentiments, emotion and hatred for their rival without facts.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 11:38am On Aug 04, 2025
andrewbaba44:
When Ronaldo won this award I wasn’t even bothered ,but Messi is where his fans draw the line that’s why I was trying to point out some hypocrisy

Ribery didn’t help himself with those poor stats ,now let’s leave ribery out and tell me who was better between Ronaldo and Messi that season ,with numbers and trophy it was Messi ,but did you see anyone cry then ?

To make it worst they extended the vote for the first time at the ballon d or history and only time ,imagine as they did that and Messi won ,we won’t hear the end of it grin

Now recently Ronaldo is shooting him self by saying ballon d or should always go to any one in the team that wins the ucl ,now that’s where ribery comes in grin

Too much cho cho cho from Ronaldo and his fans Dey always set them up easily
Exactly! What gets me is the bold hypocrisy, how they label every one of Messi’s achievements as rigging, yet turn a blind eye to the fact that CR7 is the only player who has truly benefited from rigging in football. A clear example is before the playoff against Sweden, when the Ballon d’Or organizers reopened the voting after it had already been closed.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 9:11am On Aug 04, 2025
Sportsweb:
That 2013 ribery so called Balon dor' is a flawed argument.

Ribery finished 3rd, that's to show you without Ronaldo that year, Messi would have won it.

If ribery finished second, it would have made more sense.
Messi coming second was actually the correct placement because that’s where he deserved to be. Cristiano Ronaldo should have been third, while Franck Ribéry deserved to win it. The real injustice happened when the voting deadline was extended in 2013, which allowed CR7 to gain more votes, that’s where the rigging took place.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 9:05pm On Aug 03, 2025
Cucurellaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…….💙

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 6:18pm On Aug 03, 2025
BlewMahn:
Looks good in blue💙
We have our Mendez to be.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 4:59pm On Aug 03, 2025
The most iconic photo 2025
Ice cold with too much Steeze.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 2:31pm On Aug 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
How was it the beginning of my transfer problem ?

A player I still sold for more than double of what we paid for him

Everything can be our problem but neymar deal isn’t part
You squandered his transfer fee on Coutinho and Griezman or Dembele, it didn’t turn out well.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 2:03pm On Aug 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
The only team involved in neymar issue then was Madrid ,then low key Bayern

Chelsea was never in the picture ,stop deceiving yourself
Neymar’s deal was the beginning of your transfer’s problem.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 1:55pm On Aug 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
I don’t need any news from something I witness
You had to do shady deal to be able to sign him and was fined for it or you don’t know about this too.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 1:38pm On Aug 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
Neymar almost joined Chelsea ,hensben from where to where ?

It was madrid he almost joined ,even Bayern had a better chance to sign him than Chelsea ,because pep was calling this guy trying to tell him to join Bayern

No come here Dey lie
https://www.thechelseachronicle.com/throwbacks/when-neymar-sent-message-to-chelsea-in-2012-when-he-was-almost-certain-to-join-blues/
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 9:51am On Aug 03, 2025
Silentgroper:
Okay....
I’m talking of quality foreign players you are mentioning Chicharito and unproven CR7 at sporting Lisbon. Below is Manchester United fan affirming what I just said.

TrebleChamp:
To be fair their was never a time we matched Madrid or Barcelona in terms of player pull, Players (especially foreign) would always choose Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, AC Milan over United. Reason why Fergie relied more on British players during his successful era...
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 9:42am On Aug 03, 2025
Silentgroper:
Wasn't there a time Chelsea doesn't sign African rooted black players?? Until Mourinho came??

If the time you are talking about is the time man.u was dominating EPL ..

Then I can confidently say man.u had more foreign players than chelsea vat that point ..

Ferguson might have had this favorite, every coach does but whatever he did to Baily or tevez wasn't exactly maltreatment and it definitely did not stop their pull to foreign players neither did it stop foreign player from finding EPL attractive .. cause he had Ronaldo, nani, evra chicharito ,berbatov the Brazilian twins and so on and so forth ...


Oga , Chelsea had no impact on foreign players coming to EPL ...
You don’t even know the point of discuss so I will leave you to what you believe.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 7:39am On Aug 03, 2025
Silentgroper:
So it was just man u and Ferguson making players unwelcomed .. how did it translate to EPL as a whole ..


Clubs with the like of Bolton , Portsmouth and the likes has be shipping foreign players to the EPL before a abramovich even thought of buying Chelsea .. so if man u was the problem, you should have just specify.. wetin concern Liverpool concern all this one..
Also, understand that top foreign talent signing for a big club generates a completely different level of buzz and attention compared to a club like Bolton signing average players.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 7:33am On Aug 03, 2025
Silentgroper:
So it was just man u and Ferguson making players unwelcomed .. how did it translate to EPL as a whole ..


Clubs with the like of Bolton , Portsmouth and the likes has be shipping foreign players to the EPL before a abramovich even thought of buying Chelsea .. so if man u was the problem, you should have just specify.. wetin concern Liverpool concern all this one..
At the time, from a league marketing perspective, Manchester United were expected to be the face of the Premier League, similar to how Real Madrid represent La Liga, because of their global recognition. On the international stage, Real Madrid have long been the driving force behind La Liga’s global presence, thanks to their Galáctico branding over the years.

Barcelona, much like Manchester United, operate as traditional, football-conservative clubs. The other clubs you mentioned don’t possess that same level of influence or potential, which is why I didn’t include them in the comparison.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 11:41pm On Aug 02, 2025
Silentgroper:
So you mean before abramovich no club in the EPL has been n importing foreign national ..
??



😏😏😏😏😏
Sir Alex Ferguson and his circle didn’t necessarily make the Premier League appealing to foreign players at the time. One key reason they often opposed Chelsea was because top foreign talents felt more welcomed and settled there.

There are several examples that highlight this:
Carlos Tevez was poorly treated by Ferguson, seemingly to protect Wayne Rooney, despite the fact that Tevez was arguably performing at a similar or even higher level.
Di María felt unwanted from the moment he arrived at Manchester United and made a quick exit to PSG after just one season.
Eric Bailly openly shared in an interview that foreign players had to work twice as hard in training compared to local players, yet were still regularly overlooked when it came to starting matches.

The politics Ferguson played back then arguably laid the groundwork for many of the internal issues Manchester United still faces today. Maybe you were too young at the time to fully understand it all, no hate, just stating facts.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 11:07pm On Aug 02, 2025
Neymar almost join Chelsea then until Barca used their Latino influence on his dad.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 1:10pm On Aug 02, 2025
andrewbaba44:
Broja for 25M ?

Chelsea Dey use juju be that
We are massive and very valuable as a club so it is normal for our players to have that buzz.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 10:05am On Aug 02, 2025
Look elsewhere in Europe. Serie A clubs now struggle to sign players for more than €50 million. La Liga? Real Madrid, one of the richest clubs in history, is targeting free agents, while Barcelona signed Marcus Rashford on loan in 2025. This is the reality. Outside the Premier League, the market is shrinking.

Meanwhile, the Premier League continues to dominate financially and globally, thanks in large part to the aggressive vision clubs like Chelsea brought early on. Without that early disruption, the Premier League might still be stuck in the past, just another national league instead of a global phenomenon.

Instead of fans of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool saying “thank you” to Chelsea for revolutionizing the Premier League, not once, but twice, they continue to hate. Alongside pundits like Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, who seem more emotional than analytical when it comes to Chelsea, they dismiss what the club has done, all while benefiting from the very system Chelsea helped build.

Chelsea helped build the modern Premier League. And under Boehly, they might just be saving its future.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by hensben(m): 10:04am On Aug 02, 2025
Look elsewhere in Europe. Serie A clubs now struggle to sign players for more than €50 million. La Liga? Real Madrid, one of the richest clubs in history, is targeting free agents, while Barcelona signed Marcus Rashford on loan in 2025. This is the reality. Outside the Premier League, the market is shrinking.

Meanwhile, the Premier League continues to dominate financially and globally, thanks in large part to the aggressive vision clubs like Chelsea brought early on. Without that early disruption, the Premier League might still be stuck in the past, just another national league instead of a global phenomenon.

Instead of fans of Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool saying “thank you” to Chelsea for revolutionizing the Premier League, not once, but twice, they continue to hate. Alongside pundits like Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville, who seem more emotional than analytical when it comes to Chelsea, they dismiss what the club has done, all while benefiting from the very system Chelsea helped build.

Chelsea helped build the modern Premier League. And under Boehly, they might just be saving its future.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by hensben(m): 8:51am On Aug 02, 2025
How Chelsea Is Once Again Saving the Premier League Through Smart Transfer Dealings

Chelsea Football Club has always had a way of shaking the foundations of English football. When Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, the Premier League was still far from being the global powerhouse it is today. Back then, Serie A was the benchmark, both financially and in terms of star power. English football, while historic and passionate, was largely insular, with Manchester United and Liverpool clinging to a domestic-centric approach that didn’t reflect the true scale of football’s global market.

Abramovich changed everything.

By investing heavily in foreign talent and bringing world-class players and managers to Stamford Bridge, he not only turned Chelsea into an elite force but also dragged the Premier League into the modern football era. He internationalized the club and, in doing so, helped internationalize the league. The global spotlight began to shift, and soon the Premier League became the most watched, most marketable league in the world, thanks in no small part to Chelsea’s boldness and ambition.

At the time, traditional powers like Manchester United and Liverpool were critical. They accused Chelsea of “buying success” while clinging to outdated methods. What they failed to realize was that Chelsea wasn’t just building a team, they were opening up the Premier League to the world.

Fast forward to today, and history is repeating itself.

Now under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea is once again setting the pace. In an era where many clubs are weighed down by bloated wages and aging squads, Chelsea is executing a forward-thinking transfer strategy: investing in young, high-potential players on long-term contracts with controlled wages. It’s not just about building for now, it’s about building sustainably for the next decade.

While critics have been quick to mock the volume of transfers or question the model, the logic is sound. Locking in talent early, developing it internally, and avoiding the trap of short-termism, Chelsea is playing the long game. In a financial landscape increasingly scrutinized by UEFA and the Premier League’s own regulations, this model might well be the future of smart football business.

Meanwhile, some of the traditional powerhouses, once again, seem stuck in old habits, focusing on marquee signings or holding onto legacies rather than evolving with the game. Just as Abramovich helped raise the ceiling for the Premier League, Boehly and his team are pushing the boundaries of what modern football clubs can be.

Chelsea’s story is, in many ways, the story of the Premier League’s transformation. Twice now, they’ve been the catalyst, first for global exposure, now for financial and structural evolution.

Say what you will about the club, but when the history of the Premier League is written, Chelsea won’t just be a part of it, they’ll be one of the clubs that shaped it.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 8:49am On Aug 02, 2025
How Chelsea Is Once Again Saving the Premier League Through Smart Transfer Dealings

Chelsea Football Club has always had a way of shaking the foundations of English football. When Roman Abramovich bought the club in 2003, the Premier League was still far from being the global powerhouse it is today. Back then, Serie A was the benchmark, both financially and in terms of star power. English football, while historic and passionate, was largely insular, with Manchester United and Liverpool clinging to a domestic-centric approach that didn’t reflect the true scale of football’s global market.

Abramovich changed everything.

By investing heavily in foreign talent and bringing world-class players and managers to Stamford Bridge, he not only turned Chelsea into an elite force but also dragged the Premier League into the modern football era. He internationalized the club and, in doing so, helped internationalize the league. The global spotlight began to shift, and soon the Premier League became the most watched, most marketable league in the world, thanks in no small part to Chelsea’s boldness and ambition.

At the time, traditional powers like Manchester United and Liverpool were critical. They accused Chelsea of “buying success” while clinging to outdated methods. What they failed to realize was that Chelsea wasn’t just building a team, they were opening up the Premier League to the world.

Fast forward to today, and history is repeating itself.

Now under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, Chelsea is once again setting the pace. In an era where many clubs are weighed down by bloated wages and aging squads, Chelsea is executing a forward-thinking transfer strategy: investing in young, high-potential players on long-term contracts with controlled wages. It’s not just about building for now, it’s about building sustainably for the next decade.

While critics have been quick to mock the volume of transfers or question the model, the logic is sound. Locking in talent early, developing it internally, and avoiding the trap of short-termism, Chelsea is playing the long game. In a financial landscape increasingly scrutinized by UEFA and the Premier League’s own regulations, this model might well be the future of smart football business.

Meanwhile, some of the traditional powerhouses, once again, seem stuck in old habits, focusing on marquee signings or holding onto legacies rather than evolving with the game. Just as Abramovich helped raise the ceiling for the Premier League, Boehly and his team are pushing the boundaries of what modern football clubs can be.

Chelsea’s story is, in many ways, the story of the Premier League’s transformation. Twice now, they’ve been the catalyst, first for global exposure, now for financial and structural evolution.

Say what you will about the club, but when the history of the Premier League is written, Chelsea won’t just be a part of it, they’ll be one of the clubs that shaped it.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 8:46pm On Aug 01, 2025
Shegzdave:
The point is don’t write off a player that played just 10mins on his debut
I’m not writing Gyökeres off. I’m just saying that his picture gave me Lord Bendtner vibes and made me feel the same way
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 2:34pm On Aug 01, 2025
neztar:
What is palmers best position?
RMF in 4231 formation.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 2:33pm On Aug 01, 2025
neztar:
Given the three strikers at your disposal, who starts for you in each competition next season?
For now, Pedro J is clearly the first-choice striker to start matches. Jackson or Delap can be rotated in depending on how the game unfolds or based on the competition, like the Carabao Cup or FA Cup.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 2:29pm On Aug 01, 2025
raumdeuter:
Now that you have replaced Jackson with Joao Pedro and Delap while Madueke has been sold, Nothing should stop Palmer from winning the Balon dor next year abi wetin you think?


Any excuse why Palmer wont win next season?
Palmer will win the Ballon d’Or next season without a doubt, as long as we secure either the UCL or the Premier League, and I’m confident we’re getting one of them. His talent is undeniable, and with a winning team behind him, it’s inevitable.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga)Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by hensben(m): 11:12am On Aug 01, 2025
Capaldi:
He never dictates play from midfield, he is not a True number 10 like Wirtz or even Simmons that we are getting. His best position is on the wings which is why we should get Xavi by all means.
Palmer was actually dictating play from deep midfield at some point last season. A player like him should be giving free role in the attacking phase of the set up.

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