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Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by BlueRayDick:
andrewbaba44:
He should not even try bringing 2021 James performance when Chelsea won the ucl
😂

The problem is James was not even Chelsea's best player that year and I doubt he was even in the UCL team of the tournament. So you can't but wonder why he keeps insisting that version of James is better than Hakimi.

The fact is James had a lot of potentials to become what Emaprice thought he was, but the reality is different.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Kimbeast: 2:53pm On Oct 03, 2025
I have never seen a goalkeeper as injury prone as Allison.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by BlewMahn: 2:59pm On Oct 03, 2025
One of the worst decisions I've ever seen from VAR. Goal disallowed for a handball when it came off Iheanacho's head. How the decision was not overturned is beyond me

Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by airmark(m): 2:59pm On Oct 03, 2025
raumdeuter:
Na here we dey always hear say every Chelsea player is the best in their position but by May we will start seeing posts from the same people that their team is not good enough to win the league,

James best RB, Cucurela best LB, Caicedo best DM, Palmer best AM etc but by season end, we will be reading posts of agony and gnashing of teeth.
Its almost 10yrs since Chelsea last challenged for the league
When did you start getting attracted to local titles?

raumdeuter:
League title? We are talking about major competition you are talking about local titles
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by BlewMahn: 3:02pm On Oct 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
What was james peak form

Tell me the season ,I wan check something grin
From 2021, 21/22 (especially), parts of 22/23 before the injuries became constant.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by airmark(m):
Emaprince:
They just won the CWC.

However, having the best RB or AW doesnt translate to wiining always. A tre cannot make a forest. 4 good players can have their efforts undone by dross like Tosin, fofana, badiashiel. Sancho, Jackson plus Enzo that is neither here nor there.

At PSG, you have a complete eleven. So if James goes into that team, na crosses upon crosses you go dey see...which are usually pinpoint.

Defensively, James will floor Hakimi. In attack, James has great output too. Nice crosess, set pieces and free kick specialist also. He was also scoring often at some point..before inury slowed him greatly.

All this noise about Hakimi is because he is fit...plus he is in the best team where their style of play is to starve the opponent of the ball, like barca back in the days. So he is mostly like never gonna face much attacking onslaught from the opponent and he will always have the luxury of attacking.

James have never been in this type of team, yet he still shines.

I am not undermining Hakimis talent....But he is not better than our own REECE. Now? He is..before? NO!!!
Most people here don't have retentive memory, that's why a so-called Chelsea fan, Timbros, didn't remember that Lavia played 6 consecutive matches last season and how he improved our midfield play.

Injury really dealt with Reecy and recency bias is a thing.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by MorataFC: 3:26pm On Oct 03, 2025
popizaino:
Glasner would do a better job than Enzo Maresca at Chelsea if he approaches the job the same way he is currently doing at crystal palace and trust me,the big team factor will count for him by eventually winning big.

Difference is clear as daylight when you watch crystal palace and Chelsea play. The former team don't just pass the ball for the sake of it,they do it with purpose and try to achieve something,while also creating an identity.

Ours is contrary, we just pass for the sake of it and when our opponents block the passing lane we resorts to passing back and sideways,while hoping on some defensive mistakes and individual brilliance from any of players to either create or score goal.

Tbh,i am tired of coaches who don't want to teach us ball but just hoping to win something.

The case of Chelsea team is like that of a student who cram to pass,when there is an distortion,he gets confused and doesn't know what to do. But a student who reads to understand will always never get confused in any situation.
You just describe our styles of play and maresca's tactic in one sentence but I don’t like to be the type that calls for managers to be sacked at every struggle, especially young and upcoming coaches who are trying to build a name for themselves, every coach starts out as a rookie before becoming the veterans we celebrate today. If no one gave them a chance, we wouldn’t have the great managers we look up to now.
But when we analyze things honestly, we need to admit that many of the trophies being used to defend Maresca were largely decided by individual brilliance rather than tactical input from the coach.

Take the Conference Cup, for example. We were already on the verge of losing it until Cole Palmer produced his magic which resulted to two quick goals. Without that moment of individual brilliance, that trophy was gone. Then in the Club World Cup, yes, we showed signs of dominance in the first 10 minutes, but again, it was Palmer who made the decisive difference. That game could have gone either way too, if not for him.

So, while many are praising Maresca because of those 2 trophies yes he deserves it, but the reality is those victories rested more on some individual players like Palmer and others, whose individual quality gave us the needed 3 goals.
That’s why I fully support the statement highlighted above 💯 .
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by andrewbaba44: 3:31pm On Oct 03, 2025
BlewMahn:
From 2021, 21/22 (especially), parts of 22/23 before the injuries became constant.
See James na proper baller o

But hakimi clears those seasons you mentioned
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by lordfalcao(m): 3:34pm On Oct 03, 2025
Unlimited22:
Ibime BlueMann Timbros Lordfalcao Airmark Swiz123 Skimpledawg Emaprince


Elliot Anderson or Adam Wharton?
I don dy scream Wharton since.

Wharton any day
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by lordfalcao(m): 3:38pm On Oct 03, 2025
popizaino:
Glasner would do a better job than Enzo Maresca at Chelsea if he approaches the job the same way he is currently doing at crystal palace and trust me,the big team factor will count for him by eventually winning big.

Difference is clear as daylight when you watch crystal palace and Chelsea play. The former team don't just pass the ball for the sake of it,they do it with purpose and try to achieve something,while also creating an identity.

Ours is contrary, we just pass for the sake of it and when our opponents block the passing lane we resorts to passing back and sideways,while hoping on some defensive mistakes and individual brilliance from any of players to either create or score goal.

Tbh,i am tired of coaches who don't want to teach us ball but just hoping to win something.

The case of Chelsea team is like that of a student who cram to pass,when there is an distortion,he gets confused and doesn't know what to do. But a student who reads to understand will always never get confused in any situation.
na glasner go teach you ball ? 😂😂😂
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by lordfalcao(m): 3:43pm On Oct 03, 2025
Capaldi:
This club is finished if glasner is even on the clubs radar. Someone that has the 2nd lowest possession in the entire league behind Sunderland and others. Palace is his level and he should remain there.
Mr capper, you are making sense.

These guys don’t know that there are some coaches who perform better in mid clubs. There are coaches whose philosophy is not to dominate the game, they prefer to Concede possession to opponents and glasner is on of it.


Chelsea biggest mistake is to get Oliver glasner because he will take us 5-6 years back.

He is a mid level manager.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by popizaino(m): 3:44pm On Oct 03, 2025
lordfalcao:
na glasner go teach you ball ? 😂😂😂
He is teaching crystal palace players how to actually play football.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by iamoyindamola(m): 3:45pm On Oct 03, 2025
BlewMahn:
One of the worst decisions I've ever seen from VAR. Goal disallowed for a handball when it came off Iheanacho's head. How the decision was not overturned is beyond me
Same in the match against villa
Legit goal was ruled out but they apologized after the game
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by lordfalcao(m): 3:46pm On Oct 03, 2025
popizaino:
He is teaching crystal palace players how to actually play football.
Egbe!! 😂😂😂
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by andrewbaba44: 3:54pm On Oct 03, 2025
airmark:
Most people here don't have retentive memory, that's why a so-called Chelsea fan, Timbros, didn't remember that Lavia played 6 consecutive matches last season and how he improved our midfield play.

Injury really dealt with Reecy and recency bias is a thing.
Nothing like recency bias

When Reece was fully fit and balling his best season wasn’t up to hakimi best ,it’s simple and clear
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Realtord43: 4:05pm On Oct 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
See James na proper baller o

But hakimi clears those seasons you mentioned
On what basis?
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Emaprince: 4:05pm On Oct 03, 2025
airmark:
Most people here don't have retentive memory, that's why a so-called Chelsea fan, Timbros, didn't remember that Lavia played 6 consecutive matches last season and how he improved our midfield play.

Injury really dealt with Reecy and recency bias is a thing.
You nailed it. Na recency bias dey qorry them.

Put reece in this PSG team. Even in this unfit state, he will still boss games.

But why you bring in Timbros? grin you don turn to Reno omkri that will insert Peter Obi in matters between him and his estranged wife.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Emaprince: 4:07pm On Oct 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
What was james peak form

Tell me the season ,I wan check something grin
I know you want stats.

An OG in football matters doesnt need no stats. Eyetest is enough.

Stats is for social media boys.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Android17: 4:08pm On Oct 03, 2025
I like Reece James. In 2022, City tried to lure him to be Kyle's replacement. His potential was very high no doubts. If he stayed fit & played for Pep, who knows what he becomes? But he's not Hakimi. Don't even waste your time blowing smokey arguments that will only murky people's views but have no lasting impression.

A good player is tactically adaptable but a great player becomes the tactics. That's Hakimi when compared to Reece. Seems people don't see how Enrique uses him as ST, RW, CM, DM, RWB, RB in the same game. Whats more? He's like at least 8/10 in all those roles. Come on. Strength, pace, crosses, short passes, line breaking passes, diagonals, pull outs, being press-resistant
and most importantly being fit; name it & Hakimi can claim it.

Don't get me wrong, Reece has shown similar traits. But he's a 9 as a RB, 8 as a RWB & at best, 6 in the other attributes. There's no world where they are comparable today & even if we time-traveled back to when Reece was supposed to be at his peak, the output doesn't match the hype.

Reece is good in many systems but Hakimi is a system on his own. The end.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Android17: 4:09pm On Oct 03, 2025
zeusis:
Vitinha’s mentality is something we don’t see very often. If it were the Bruno’s of this world, you can bet they would go on to have a very shitty game.
How true.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by popizaino(m): 4:12pm On Oct 03, 2025
lordfalcao:
Egbe!! 😂😂😂
Egbe indeed.

Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Emaprince: 4:24pm On Oct 03, 2025
He dey give us positions Hakimi played in...as if Reece havent been used in a lot of positions and he cane out well.

And unfit Reece even bossed the almighty PSG midfield. And he is just a rightback.

Make una take several seats.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by andrewbaba44: 4:24pm On Oct 03, 2025
Emaprince:
I know you want stats.

An OG in football matters doesnt need no stats. Eyetest is enough.

Stats is for social media boys.
Eye test in all james career as a footballer is below what hakimi did last season
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by andrewbaba44: 4:25pm On Oct 03, 2025
Realtord43:
On what basis?
On Wetin you take your eye watch

No James season is up to what hakimi did last season biko
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Ibime(m): 4:25pm On Oct 03, 2025
popizaino:
Glasner would do a better job than Enzo Maresca at Chelsea if he approaches the job the same way he is currently doing at crystal palace and trust me,the big team factor will count for him by eventually winning big.

Difference is clear as daylight when you watch crystal palace and Chelsea play. The former team don't just pass the ball for the sake of it,they do it with purpose and try to achieve something,while also creating an identity.
More than half of Crystal Palace team are born again Christians from their captain Joel Ward who just retired to Lacroix their Pastor, to Richards to Munoz to Jefferson Lerma to Nketiah to Guehi to Eze. These are good boys that fellowship together and give their all.

Make Glasner come try am with the wereys we get for Chelsea like Garnacho and co. Even Jehovahs son Chalobah won't save him here.
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Bimmarlykay(m): 4:31pm On Oct 03, 2025
Silentgroper:
Having a bad day ..

😂😂😂😂


Players that had fatigue written all over them . That one said bad day ...

Ok ..

PSG vs Chelsea must happen in the UCL ..

It's a must.. we go really see if Chelsea be the antidote to venomous PSG..

All this talk go soon end...
We dun hype Messi,Ronaldo...name the player,when match start,it was like they forgot a thing or two about playing,una go just open mouth waaa,

People winning sextuple no complain fatigue.😁😁😂
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by monerozi5590: 4:39pm On Oct 03, 2025
Ibime:
More than half of Crystal Palace team are born again Christians from their captain Joel Ward who just retired to Lacroix their Pastor, to Richards to Munoz to Jefferson Lerma to Nketiah to Guehi to Eze. These are good boys that fellowship together and give their all.

Make Glasner come try am with the wereys we get for Chelsea like Garnacho and co. Even Jehovahs son Chalobah won't save him here.
grin grin grin
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Android17: 4:39pm On Oct 03, 2025
Always talking emotional nonsense as usual.
You can win a game without dominating it. Scoring 3 goals doesn't mean you dominated. You won fair and square. You executed better. That's all.

Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Silentgroper(m): 4:52pm On Oct 03, 2025
MorataFC:
Abeg, deactivate now make breeze enter, because your presence no dey add any meaningful information to the progress of the thread. grin
E go add before..


E no fit add na ..

All this one na story..

PSG vs Chelsea ..

It shall come to past ...

Then we know who the real world champion is ..
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Silentgroper(m): 4:56pm On Oct 03, 2025
I'm going too far sef .. e be like we get match this weekend na..

If world champion no beat local champions ..

Na disgrace that one be oo ..



Omoh this place go too hot if Chelsea do mistake lose to Liverpool ...

😁😁😁😁😁
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Silentgroper(m): 5:00pm On Oct 03, 2025
andrewbaba44:
Eye test in all james career as a footballer is below what hakimi did last season
lmao ..


Eye test that is even worse when comparing James with any of PSG fullbacks . Even a toddler using eye test will go for the PSG fullbacks without hesitation...
Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by AbokiWam: 5:02pm On Oct 03, 2025
Silentgroper:
I'm going too far sef .. e be like we get match this weekend na..

If world champion no beat local champions ..

Na disgrace that one be oo ..



Omoh this place go too hot if Chelsea do mistake lose to Liverpool ...

😁😁😁😁😁
A tree alone does not make a forest

Na only you want make this place hot?
You wey suppose de thank Seuun for this him bot
You for don collect since
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