Chelsea FC 08/09 Thread

[cigar omar]

Chelsea FC

-Petr Cech
- Branislav Ivanovic
- Ashley Cole
- Claude Makélélé
- Michael Essien
- Ricardo Carvalho
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Frank Lampard
- Steve Sidwell OUT
- Joe Cole
- Didier Drogba
- John Obi Mikel
- Michael Ballack
- Claudio Pizarro
- Florent Malouda
- Wayne Bridge
- Paulo Ferreira
- Salomon Kalou
- Tal Ben-Haim
- Carlo Cudicini
- Shaun Wright-Phillips
- John Terry
- Alex
- Julliano Belleti
- Nicolas Anelka
- Henrique Hilário
- Jose Bosingwa IN
- Khalid Boulahrouz ON LOAN
-Deco IN
-Michael Mancienne LOAN
-Scott Sinclair LOAN
-Franco di Santo
-Alcides Araújo Alves LOAN

A huge season ahead and its about time the real champions shall reclaim their crown. No special one but at least Grant is out now and changes are happening all around the club.

[oLi]

When did Deco transfer become official? How did I miss this?

[cigar omar]

A while back. Hes wearing number 20 now. I wonder where that leaves Ferreira tho.  :dontknow:

[moby]

what happened to pizzaro

[cigar omar]

Hes still at Chelsea.

[cigar omar]

Claude Makelele will end his five-year spell at Chelsea by completing a move to Paris St Germain.

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PSG have announced the French midfielder will join them after reaching agreement on terms of the deal with the player and Chelsea.

Makelele was a £16.8million signing by Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2003. The 35-year-old won two league titles during his spell at Stamford Bridge, and helped the club reach last season's Champions League final.

Makelele retired from international football after France's disappointing showing at Euro 2008.

A brief statement on the PSG website read: 'Charles Villeneuve, president of Paris St Germain, Paul Le Guen, coach of the first team, and Alain Roche, head scout, will have a press conference today.

'On this occasion they will present to the journalists the French international midfielder Claude Makelele, who will join Paris St Germain's first team for the 2008/09 season.'

Makelele was brought to Chelsea from Real Madrid by former manager Claudio Ranieri, shortly after Roman Abramovich took over as the club's new owner.

The former Nantes, Marseille and Celta Vigo player added defensive strength to Chelsea's midfield and linked up well with Frank Lampard in the centre.

He departs at a time Chelsea have an abundance of midfield options, with Deco, Lampard, Michael Essien, Michael Ballack, Joe Cole, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Mikel Jon Obi set to compete for selection next season.

A statement on Chelsea's website read: 'Everyone at Chelsea would like to take this opportunity to thank Claude for the five years of service he has given to the club.

'He has been a key part of our trophy success during that time and we wish him well for the future.

'He will always be welcomed back to Stamford Bridge in the future either as a player or as a friend of the club.'

Very sad to see the genius leave but hes leaving a legend at the club and all the fans appreciate what hes done for us. Chelseas greatest ever signing he offered 5 years of solid service. For me he embodied Chelsea he was our main player. I hope Essien is ready to step up to the plate. If any player in the world can replace Makelele it has to be him. Real has never been the same since his departure so has Chelsea since his arrival. I know he will do great for PSG. 

[zizou871]

that's very sad.  He was fantastic for us.  I knew he'd be leaving soon but I was hoping there would be another year.  I guess it is a good time to leave though. 

Thanks Makelele.... :cheers:

[zizou871]

well the asian tour seems to be going well.  11 goals for and 0 against in 2 matches.

[cigar omar]

I was watching there last game where we won 7-0 and I must say Essien looks pretty uncomfortable in that CDM position, hes been playing RM for his whole time at Chelsea. He seemed to be running forward and drifting from side to side too much. Soon as Mikel came on and Essien was put on the right he looked like he was back in his zone again.  Anelka looked phenomenal Malouda, W.Philips, Kalou and Joe Cole all got a run. The team looked pretty solid. Deco was excelent seemed to fit right in. Although soon as Lampard came off the set pieces where shocking. Drogba, Bosingwa and Ballack where injured and no sign of Sheva or Pizzaro.

That 18 yearold Di Santo kid got a run and scored another goal, Ivanovich and Hilario among others got some game time as well.

[TheKingNut]

Claude Makelele will end his five-year spell at Chelsea by completing a move to Paris St Germain.

Click here
PSG have announced the French midfielder will join them after reaching agreement on terms of the deal with the player and Chelsea.

Makelele was a £16.8million signing by Chelsea from Real Madrid in 2003. The 35-year-old won two league titles during his spell at Stamford Bridge, and helped the club reach last season's Champions League final.

Makelele retired from international football after France's disappointing showing at Euro 2008.

A brief statement on the PSG website read: 'Charles Villeneuve, president of Paris St Germain, Paul Le Guen, coach of the first team, and Alain Roche, head scout, will have a press conference today.

'On this occasion they will present to the journalists the French international midfielder Claude Makelele, who will join Paris St Germain's first team for the 2008/09 season.'

Makelele was brought to Chelsea from Real Madrid by former manager Claudio Ranieri, shortly after Roman Abramovich took over as the club's new owner.

The former Nantes, Marseille and Celta Vigo player added defensive strength to Chelsea's midfield and linked up well with Frank Lampard in the centre.

He departs at a time Chelsea have an abundance of midfield options, with Deco, Lampard, Michael Essien, Michael Ballack, Joe Cole, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Mikel Jon Obi set to compete for selection next season.

A statement on Chelsea's website read: 'Everyone at Chelsea would like to take this opportunity to thank Claude for the five years of service he has given to the club.

'He has been a key part of our trophy success during that time and we wish him well for the future.

'He will always be welcomed back to Stamford Bridge in the future either as a player or as a friend of the club.'

Very sad to see the genius leave but hes leaving a legend at the club and all the fans appreciate what hes done for us. Chelseas greatest ever signing he offered 5 years of solid service. For me he embodied Chelsea he was our main player. I hope Essien is ready to step up to the plate. If any player in the world can replace Makelele it has to be him. Real has never been the same since his departure so has Chelsea since his arrival. I know he will do great for PSG. 

Makelele, greatest ever signing? I think the real Chelsea fans may argue for the likes of Zola. Makelele was a great player, the past season or so though he has started to wane. He also is a cheap little sod, trying to injure players. He has gone down in my estimation big time since seeing him play the past year or so.

[moby]

he is a great player and ofcourse you go down if u have been playing that long. maybe he was a rough defensive midfeilder but thats football

[Tito]

was just watching Re-season friendly and Joe Cole second half sub killed it i just wonder is Robinho is necessary