Malyamungu Stephen Peter

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[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@Blue_Footy Penders. Sanchez's time is up

[CFChris. @EmenaIo]

The last time Chelsea finished 10th in the PL the following season they won the league.

The last time Hull City were promoted to the PL, Chelsea won it the following season

The last time that Arsenal were crowned champions of England, Chelsea won it the following season…

[Henry Winter @henrywinter]

Ken Bates saved Chelsea. Not only back in 1982 when Bates rescued the club from potential oblivion. But still now, even following the sad news of his passing aged 94, Bates’ legacy continues to protect Chelsea. He created the CPO, Chelsea Pitch Owners, which safeguards the future of the stadium.

Bates achieved much in an extraordinary life. He fought to protect the FA Cup, fought for the new Wembley to be built, stabilised Leeds United and fought for smaller clubs but his greatest legacy revolves around Chelsea. Combative, controversial, loyal and principled in his way, Bates was driven by a desire to prove himself, to make something of himself, to take on the establishment in its varied forms.

Much of this drive stemmed from memories of growing up without parents (his mother died, his father disappeared and he was raised by his grandparents) and frustration at a childhood disability destroying his dream of making it as a footballer at Arsenal. He'd been a good attacker.

It was April 2 1982, when Bates rescued Chelsea. He spoke to the club bankers who’d run out of patience. “We have two cheques here,” the bank told Bates. “One is for the share of the (FA Cup) gate which has to go to the FA. And one is the players’ wages. Which one can we bounce?”

He came in, invested money to tide the club over and started cutting costs. Entering the Bridge boardroom for the first time pre-match, Bates was shocked to see the number of guests, the feast laid on, even a cigar box being passed around at a club losing £12,000 a week. Chelsea even had a club chauffeur. Not for long.

Bates’ cost-cutting was brutal but vital. Chelsea recovered, fought off property developers through Bates’ strength of personality, established themselves as a force in the Premier League and became more involved in European competition. Bates loved Chelsea. He loved entertainers. His favourite was Gianfranco Zola because the Italian played with a smile, dribbled and lit up stadiums and fans’ lives.

Even after selling to Roman Abramovich in 2003, taking over Leeds where his cost-cutting (and Chelsea past) alienated many fans, and then living in retirement with his beloved Suzannah in Monaco, Bates would try and return to watch matches at the Bridge. He kept a flat full of mementos nearby.

On the sideboard was a framed copy of Bates’ CPO share. One day while Chelsea chairman, a fan shouted about the possibility of “your grandson sells the land for houses”. Bates’ initial reaction was, typically, “You ungrateful bastard”.

But he realised that was a very real threat – the Bridge was prime London land. Developers craved it. So Bates created the CPO; it now numbers 13,000 fans owning 23,000 individual shares (Thomas Tuchel has one) and a large majority would be required to vote for any change in use of the pitch. And they aren’t for change. As Bates intended.

We last spoke on May 18. Ken sounded frail but was typically opinionated on the footballing issues of the day. Bates had his difficult side, vendettas and views, but he was passionate about family, football and Chelsea FC. RIP, Ken.

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@PeterNotDrury You may think it's AI

[The Pitchside @PitchsideWorld]

Football is so ironic.

Ronaldo was extremely blamed for Portugal’s exit from the World Cup. Next day Messi pulled off a stinker and a penalty miss to knock Argentina out too.

[The Pitchside @PitchsideWorld]

Xabi Alonso’s warchest at Chelsea next season:

Marco Palestra
Maxence Lacroix
Levi Colwill
Valentin Barco
Jorrel Hato
Estevao Willian
Reece James
Moises Caicedo
Geovanay Quenda
Adam Wharton
Cole Palmer
Rogers / Barcola/ Ndiaye
Joao Pedro

We’re back 🔥

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

Fun Fact

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@10_gramz_ @PeterNotDrury My thoughts too

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@PeterNotDrury I also thought so

[Eden Hazard @hazardeden10]

Once a blue, always a blue! Great to pop back to the Bridge! 💙

[OFootball @ofootball__]

Every single FIFA World Cup stadium. A thread 🧵

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

AGAIN.

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@PeterNotDrury Thanks for the commentary and updates I was unable to watch the finals due to some commitments but kept following on your handle 🫡🫡 Buddy

[The Pitchside @PitchsideWorld]

Now that Arsenal have won the Premier League in the manner in which they did.. expect many decisions to go against them next season.

Don’t take my word for it, just RT and come back to this tweet next year.

[The Pitchside @PitchsideWorld]

Several impossible things happened in football this year…

- Ronaldo finally won in Saudi
- Arsenal finally won the EPL after 22 years
- Aston Villa won a European trophy after 40+ years
- PSG won their first ever UCL
- Spurs were fighting relegation

What did I miss ?

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

If LiVARpool wants revenge, they can hire John Mikel Obi

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

Flop: Alejandro Garnacho
Most improved: Moises Caicedo
Best player: João Pedro
Underrated: Trevoh Chalobah
Signing of the season: João Pedro
Worst signing: Probably Delap
Manager rating (/10): 6/10 – Enzo Maresca
Season rating (/10): 5.5/10 – Mid-table PL disappointment

[The Pitchside @PitchsideWorld]

End of season is here…

Quote this with your club’s:

Flop:
Most improved:
Best player:
Underrated:
Signing of the season:
Worst signing:
Manager rating (/10):
Season rating (/10):

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@PeterNotDrury Goosebumps all over my body

[Malyamungu Stephen Peter @Malyastephen]

@PeterNotDrury @lmts_football Chelsea 1 : 0 Man City