Chelsea

[Jezza]

It's been a major form slump since the victory over Leeds in early December.

Hope Frank can turn it around, but the signs are not looking good at this stage.

[Pies4shaw]

Gorrrrnnnnn!!!!!

https://www.theguardian.com/football/20 ... ier-league

Chelsea are set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as their new manager after the ruthless dismissal of Frank Lampard, who was sacked less than 24 hours after beating Luton Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The sensitivity over firing one of the greatest players in Chelsea’s history was reflected by Roman Abramovich, the club’s owner, taking the unprecedented step of releasing a statement after deciding to relieve Lampard of his duties. Abramovich was regretful in tone, speaking of his “excellent personal relationship” with the 42-year-old and calling him an important icon, but the Russian was also pragmatic, saying that the Stamford Bridge hierarchy felt that a managerial change was required “under current circumstances”.

[Jezza]

Very sad day for the club. Never easy to part ways with a club legend in these circumstances.

Despite our recent form slump, I think the club is in better shape going forward than when Frank first became head coach.

The positives of Frank's coaching tenure:

- Several academy players made big strides under him (e.g. Mount, Abraham, James, CHO, Gilmour).
- Helped navigate the club through a tough period after losing Hazard and having a transfer embargo which handicapped it's ability to rebuild quickly.
- Finished top 4 last year despite having a transfer embargo, and made the FA Cup Final. A real shame we couldn't prevail in the final.
- The quality of the playing squad has improved, and set the foundations for his successor to move it forward in the right direction. It's a shame that he couldn't get them firing recently.

Absolutely adore Frank. One of my favourite Chelsea figures and his legacy at the club will never be diminished.

I really hope that Frank continues gaining more experience in the managerial craft and this experience doesn't deter him. I think he has all the hallmarks to be a great manager, and with more experience and wisdom down the line, I wouldn't be shocked to see him come back one day even if it's raw right now.

Thank you for everything, legend! Gone, but never forgotten!

[Jezza]

Tuchel has been appointed our new coach on a 18-month contract.

[K]

Off to a bumpy start with a seemingly dreary draw.

[Jezza]

We recorded our first win under him.

2-0 victory over Burnley.

[Jezza]

Huge win this morning against Atletico Madrid.

Olivier Giroud's spectacular overhead kick gave Chelsea an outstanding victory against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 first leg in Bucharest.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56159008

[Jezza]

Another big win, this time over Liverpool.

Good start for Tuchel with 7 wins, 3 draws in his first 10 games as coach.

[Jezza]

2-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the second leg. Tuchel remains unbeaten as coach and we've only conceded 2 goals in 13 games in all competitions.

Chelsea reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in seven years with a 3-0 aggregate win over Atletico Madrid.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56419713

[Jezza]

2-0 win against FC Porto.

Chelsea bounced back from a testing few days to earn a commanding first-leg quarter-final away win over Porto in the Champions League.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56653905

[Jezza]

Through to the Semi Finals.

Chelsea survived a spectacular late overhead kick from Mehdi Taremi to overcome Porto and confirm a place in the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in seven years.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/56721849

[Pies4shaw]

Well, not a bad start by Tommy, all things considered.

[Jezza]

Well, not a bad start by Tommy, all things considered.

Not bad at all

[Jezza]

Super Cup winners

[Jezza]

World Champions