Are we that broke?

By: Jack | November 18th, 2008

Chelsea are examining every way in which to cut costs at the club. And I mean, every way.

The latest rumor to surface is that the club may force players and staff to pay for meals at the Cobham cafeteria. Are you serious?

A spokesman even confirmed this nonsense with the Mirror: “Costs at the training ground are part of an ongoing review. We are aware that other clubs charge staff and players, but no decision has been taken yet.”

That story goes on to include a quote from a “senior Chelsea player.”

“They must be joking if they think we’ll pay for a crappy sandwich and a cup of tea. Next they’ll be putting meters in the players’ car park or asking the NCP to run it for them.”

HA. Hilarious quote. Real? Unlikely.

Still, this is a pretty ridiculous idea. I mean, what’s next? Players must furnish their own training gear. Or, better yet, player- and staff-helmed fundraisers. M&Ms and Krispy Kreme doughnuts to the rescue!



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  • matt |  November 18th, 2008 at 7:16 pm

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    we’re not broke! just reviewing a few of our policies within the club, credit crunch and all that. it pays to be careful.

    i do think our days of splashing 20m quid plus on a single player are over though.

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  • matt |  November 18th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

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    oh yeah, and the ‘red tops’ are a waste of paper.
    never, ever believe a single word they print.

    Posted from Australia Australia

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  • steven |  November 18th, 2008 at 8:35 pm

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    ITs not like they can afford it either, what with their 140,000 a week salaries

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  • CSD |  November 18th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

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    they’ll be giving hand jobs for “magic spray” in no time…

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  • Mouzinho |  November 19th, 2008 at 7:54 am

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    I don’t think the players should whine about paying for their own meals, but the staff should seeing that they don’t earn in six digits a week.

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  • steven. |  November 19th, 2008 at 4:33 pm

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    when your on £100,000 a week, you can spare a few bob for some kippers ..

    Posted from Canada Canada

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  • Jack |  November 19th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

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    looks like the scum are eating this story up

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  • steven. |  November 20th, 2008 at 11:43 am

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    eating this story up? BA-DUM-CHI!

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  • CSD |  November 20th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

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    we don’t have to pay do we?

    Posted from United States United States

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  • Jack |  November 20th, 2008 at 6:29 pm

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    love how you guys respond to “scum.”

    Posted from United States

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  • steven. |  November 21st, 2008 at 9:50 am

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    you know what the say about the shoe and fitting ..

    Posted from Canada Canada

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