Sam Ade Taiwo

I am a project management consultant and a trainer on various management courses such as Change, Risk, PRINCE2 and PMP etc.

[Frank Khalid OBE @FrankKhalidUK]

There is for me a 100% campaign against Chelsea!!!

[David Ornside @David_Ornside]

🚨🗣Gary Neville blast referee Jarred Gillett for Sunderland's penalty against Chelsea:

"The referee and the PRO Ref should be ashame of themselves for given that as a penalty because Brian Brobbey was the one want holding colwill and he tripped himself then he was somehow awarded the penalty"

"The inconsistency in the premier league is becoming alarming, they keep on letting you lose due to this mistakes and apologize after two to three days when there is nothing to be done again"

"How can we fix this issues within the league because honestly, I am getting tired of it"

[Chief @Chiefofbridge]

🚨 Jamie Carragher on the referee’s decision in Chelsea vs Sunderland:

🗣️"I just don’t understand how the challenge on Cole Palmer was completely ignored, yet the one involving Brobbey was given.

That inconsistency is totally unacceptable and really needs a proper investigation.

These days referees are making too many poor decisions, and it’s genuinely affecting the flow and fairness of the game.

If you look at the incident clearly, Brobbey was holding Colwill, and it was a genuine 50/50 tackle Decisions like this only create more frustration among players and fans."

[CentreGoalHQ @centreGoalHQ]

🚨 Cole Palmer on Chelsea’s defeat to Sunderland and the controversial refereeing decisions:

🗣️ Cole Palmer: “Honestly, I don’t even know what to say anymore. Sometimes I feel like everything is against Chelsea, and today was another perfect example.

We came into this game wanting to win. We wanted to give our supporters something to celebrate, but somehow we are leaving here talking about the referee instead of football.

And I want somebody to explain something to me.

How does Sunderland get a penalty, but when Bobby is pulling Levi Colwill’s shirt and practically tearing it apart, suddenly it’s not a penalty?

What exactly are the officials watching?

I don’t understand it.

You cannot tell me that the referee didn’t see what happened to Colwill. His shirt was being pulled, everybody could see it, and somehow the decision went against us.

And then people will come out tomorrow and tell us Chelsea need to play better.

Of course we need to play better! We know that ourselves. We are not stupid. We know we didn’t have the perfect performance.

But does that mean we should accept every decision that goes against us?

Imagine working hard for an entire week, preparing for a massive Premier League game, only for decisions like this to completely change the match.

Honestly, I’m frustrated.

The supporters pay money to watch us play, they travel to support us, and they deserve better than this.

I’m not asking referees to favour Chelsea. I’m asking them to treat us fairly.

If that’s a penalty for Sunderland, then explain why the incident involving Colwill isn’t a penalty for Chelsea.

It’s becoming ridiculous.

And I know people will say I’m just making excuses because we lost.

But let me make one thing clear: Chelsea may have lost the match today, but that doesn’t mean we should keep quiet when we feel we’ve been robbed.

Somebody needs to answer these questions because what happened today was unacceptable.”

[Nortólive @MaziOliv]

🚨 Petr Čech: “I have no words for this referee. Tierney. That challenge should have been a card.”

“What is wrong with these Everton players? No. What is wrong with this referee? Is he blind? That challenge was reckless.
You do not go after the goalkeeper like that and expect to stay on the pitch. I am disgusted.

This is how goalkeepers pick up injuries that stay with them for the rest of their careers.

The referee should be questioned for not carding it immediately. If he wants a game with minimal contact, then do your job.”

[Chino @ChinoUTD]

🚨 Joe Cole on why Chelsea were right to keep Pedro Neto:

“I remember hearing all that talk about Manchester City and Neto, and I kept thinking, Chelsea cannot afford to lose a player like that.

I understand why people get excited about Joao Pedro, Palmer and Rogers. They’re brilliant players, and you can spend an entire afternoon discussing how those three might play together.

But somewhere in that conversation, people started talking as if Pedro Neto was the one who would have to make room.

I don’t think Pedro agreed with that arrangement.

When you’re a winger, you hear these things. You can pretend you don’t read anything, but somebody always sends you something. A friend, your brother, someone in the dressing room.

I can imagine Neto looking at one of those predicted line-ups and saying, ‘That’s interesting. Where have they put me?’

‘On the bench, Pedro.’

‘Right. We’ll see about that.’

And that’s the attitude you want. Not somebody complaining to the newspapers. Somebody who makes it difficult for the manager to leave him out.

The thing I love about Neto is that he doesn’t need 15 touches to decide what he’s going to do. He sees the space and he’s gone. Defenders know he’s quick, but knowing it and dealing with it are two very different things.

Against Everton, the first half was tight. You could see why they’d been so difficult to beat. They weren’t giving Chelsea much.

Then the second half starts, and within seconds Neto has scored.

Imagine being an Everton defender. You’ve spent the break listening to instructions about keeping things organised, you come back out, and before you’ve properly settled, he’s already celebrating.

And then he gets another near the end. Two goals, away from home, against a team that came into the match unbeaten.

That’s a serious statement.

What I like about Xabi Alonso is that he’s not treating the names on the team sheet like a popularity contest. He’s trusted Pedro Neto, and Pedro’s giving him reasons to keep trusting him.

There’ll be matches when Palmer makes the difference. Others when Joao Pedro or Rogers takes the headlines. That’s what having quality means.

But Neto is looking at that front line and saying, ‘You can have your conversation about the best three. Just make sure you count properly.’

And I’m delighted for him.

Because if Chelsea had let him go to City, I suspect we’d all be watching him do this in a different blue shirt and asking why Chelsea allowed it.

Instead, he’s doing it for Chelsea.

And now the problem isn’t whether Neto belongs in that attack. The problem is deciding who you’re brave enough to leave out.”

[SethOfficial @UTD_Seth001]

🚨Morgan Rogers on his altercation with James Tarkowski during Chelsea’s win over Everton:

🎙️ Reporter: Morgan, there was a heated exchange between you and James Tarkowski after the incident involving Moisés Caicedo. What exactly happened between you two?

🗣️ Morgan Rogers: “Honestly, it was funny in a way, but at the same time, it was extremely annoying. I don’t mind physical football. This is the Premier League, and nobody expects you to go into a game and make life easy for your opponent. But there’s a difference between being aggressive and deliberately going over the line.

What he did to Caicedo was completely unnecessary. He went into that challenge far too aggressively, and when Jordan Henderson tried to speak to him and calm the situation down, Tarkowski was still arguing as if everybody else had misunderstood what happened.

From where I was standing, he was guilty. I thought the challenge deserved a much more serious punishment, and I couldn’t understand why he was still arguing with everyone instead of accepting responsibility.

So I decided to go across and confront him. I’m not the kind of player who sees a teammate getting involved in something like that and simply walks away. Caicedo is our teammate, and we’re going to stand up for each other.

But when I approached him, Tarkowski put his hand around my neck and tried to hold me back. I wasn’t going to let him intimidate me, so I held him off and told him to take his hands off me.

He looked at me and said, ‘Kid, do you honestly think you can fight me?’

I looked straight at him and said, ‘Bring it, then. Don’t put your hands on me and start asking questions you don’t want the answers to.’

He laughed and told me to stop worrying about him and go and check on my teammate lying on the floor.

I told him, ‘You’re lucky it wasn’t me you went into like that. You might have picked the wrong person to try that nonsense with today.’

He came straight back with, ‘Oh really? You’re sure about that?’

I said, ‘You want to find out? Keep talking, then. But don’t confuse my decision to play football with you for fear of you.’

I’m not sure he was expecting me to answer him like that. Some players are used to getting in people’s faces, raising their voices and expecting everyone to back away. But that doesn’t work with me.

Then I said, ‘You should be more concerned about your own football than trying to intimidate people. Go back and worry about Everton. You lot spend too much time fighting for results in the middle of the table, and now you’re trying to make yourself the toughest man on the pitch.’

He didn’t like that at all. He started talking again, telling me I was too young to speak to him that way and that I hadn’t achieved anything in football.

I laughed and told him, ‘Your age doesn’t give you permission to disrespect people. Being experienced doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want and expect younger players to keep quiet.’

For me, that was the whole point. I don’t care how many years you’ve played or how many battles you’ve been involved in. If you make a reckless challenge, you should be able to accept criticism without turning it into a personal confrontation.

And let’s be honest, if I had reacted the way he wanted me to react, I could have ended up in trouble myself. That’s what some players do. They provoke you, get into your face and hope you lose your temper so they can make you look like the guilty one.

I’m not giving anybody that satisfaction.

I came to play football, help my team win and leave the pitch with three points. I’m not interested in proving how tough I am by fighting another player. But I will never stand there silently while someone tries to bully me or intimidate my teammates.

I’ve never supported bullies, and I never will. You can be the biggest, oldest or loudest player on that pitch, but that doesn’t mean everybody has to be afraid of you.”

[CentreGoalHQ @centreGoalHQ]

🚨 John Mikel Obi on Enzo Fernandez pushing the referee during Manchester City vs PSG game.

🎙️Reporter: “Mikel, we saw an incident were Enzo pushed the referee, and many people believe it was intentional. what is your reaction?”

🗣️Mikel: “I’ve watched that incident, and honestly, it is CLEAR to me that Enzo Fernandez did it intentionally. I don’t know why people are trying to defend him. What exactly are we watching here? You cannot tell me that a professional footballer at his level doesn’t understand what he’s doing when he puts his hands on a referee.

“For me, this is beyond unacceptable. If you ask me, Enzo Fernandez should be fired for that kind of behaviour. You cannot behave like that on a football pitch and expect everyone to look the other way simply because you play for a big club. What kind of example are you setting?

“And let me be honest, if this were a Manchester United or Arsenal player, I can guarantee you that the conversation would be completely different. People would be demanding the harshest punishment possible. But because it’s Enzo Fernandez, suddenly everyone wants to make excuses.

“Manchester City fans can defend him all they want, but I’ve watched the incident myself, and I stand by what I’m saying. That did not look innocent to me. It looked intentional, and there should be serious consequences. If football authorities want players to respect referees, then they need to show that nobody is bigger than the game.”

🎙️Reporter: “So you don’t believe it was an accidental push?”

🗣️ Mikel: “Not after watching what happened. For me, it was intentional, and the authorities need to take it seriously. You cannot preach respect for officials and then ignore incidents like this. If there are no consequences, what message are we sending to other players?”

[Futy chels @FutyChels]

🚨🎙️ Ousmane Dembélé on Chelsea missing out on the Champions League:

🎙️ REPORTER: “Ousmane, does the Champions League feel different this season with Chelsea missing from the competition?”

DEMBÉLÉ: “Honestly, yes. When you think about the Champions League, you think about the biggest clubs in Europe, the atmosphere, the rivalries and the nights that make the competition special.

“Chelsea are a club that belong on that stage. You might love them or hate them, but when Chelsea play in the Champions League, those games have a different feeling. Their absence is noticeable.

“But at the same time, if Chelsea really wanted to be there, they should have qualified. Maybe they are scared of the competition at the highest level. You cannot keep talking about being a big club and then fail to earn your place among Europe’s elite.

“Personally, I’d rather see Chelsea qualify for the Champions League than Manchester United. United are one of the biggest clubs in football history, but history alone cannot guarantee you a place among Europe’s elite. You have to earn it on the pitch.

“When a club of that size struggles to compete consistently, it affects how people see the Premier League. English football should be represented by teams that can compete with Europe’s best, not just teams that have a famous name.

“I’m not saying Manchester United don’t have history. I’m saying that if we’re talking about the quality, excitement and competitiveness of the Champions League, Chelsea’s absence is something people will notice.”

🎙️ REPORTER: “So you think the Champions League would be more exciting with Chelsea in it?”

DEMBÉLÉ: “Absolutely. The Champions League is about more than history and reputation. It’s about what you bring to the competition TODAY.”

[Trinity @Trinityter77]

🚨🔵 𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗦 𝗡𝗢 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗘! 💙

Jordan Henderson scored twice against Bournemouth, but it was his decision to tap the Chelsea badge that got everyone talking! 👀🔥

At 36, the man is showing passion, pride and what it means to represent a club. He scored two goals, celebrated with the fans and showed love for the badge on his shirt. 💙

But seriously, what exactly is he supposed to apologise for? 🤷😂😭

Footballers are allowed to express their emotions, and Henderson has every right to celebrate when he delivers for Chelsea.

[Trinity @Trinityter77]

If Roman Abramovich could be forced to sell Chelsea over matters unrelated to football governance, then the standards should be applied consistently across football.

After years of serious allegations surrounding Manchester City, their ownership should face the same level of scrutiny. If wrongdoing is ultimately established through the proper legal process, consequences should follow regardless of how powerful the club is.

Football cannot have one set of rules for some clubs and another for others.

[InsideChelseaHQ @InsideChelseaHQ]

I miss this Chelsea man

[Younes H-Hamou @youneshhamou_]

Just seen this. We’ve played Arsenal 31 times since August 2015, all competitions.

We’ve won 7 games.
Arsenal have won 17 games.
Drawn 7.

From August 2005 till 2015 it was 24 times, all competitions.

We won 15 games.
Arsenal won 4 games.
Drawn 5.

See the difference? This has to end today. A new decade of dominance starts now @ChelseaFC 💪🏻 It MUST!

[Trinity @Trinityter77]

🚨🔵 JOÃO PEDRO’S CELEBRATION HAS TAKEN OVER COBHAM!

[Futy chels @FutyChels]

🚨 | Thierry Henry on Enzo Fernández leaving Chelsea:

🗣️ “Honestly, I think it’s a disgrace. Enzo is better than this.

You played alongside Lionel Messi for Argentina. You saw every day what humility and respect look like. Messi has won everything, yet he never carries himself like the club, the fans or the people around him are beneath him.

So to see Enzo behaving like this after everything Chelsea gave him? It’s disappointing.

He is acting like a child. Talent is not enough. You have to know how to respect the shirt, respect the supporters and leave with dignity.

If you are going to associate yourself with Messi, at least learn something from him. Learn the humility. Learn the class.

For me, this is a big disgrace. Enzo will have to look back one day and ask himself if leaving Chelsea like this was really worth it.”

[Chief @Chiefofbridge]

🚨 Chelsea Players Must Earn It On the Pitch:

🗣️Mikel Obi

"I’m seeing some Chelsea fans calling for wage increases for certain players. I don’t support that at all.

These players are already well paid. If anyone wants a bigger salary, they need to earn it on the pitch.

We didn’t reach the Champions League and we didn’t win any major trophy last season so why should wages go up?
Let them deliver more trophies first. Results come before raises. That’s my stance."

[Emiliano Martinez @Emi_Martinez001]

Hello everyone! 💙 What a way to make my Chelsea debut — a win! So proud to wear this badge for the first time. Thank you to the fans for the amazing support. We keep pushing! 🔵🦁

[Phocus @Pho_cus01]

🚨🎙️ Xabi Alonso on Valentín Barco’s Chelsea debut:

🗣️ “I knew Valentín had talent.

Tonight, I discovered he has something more important — courage.

116 touches in your first competitive game. You don't get those numbers by hiding from the ball.

He demanded it.

He wanted responsibility.

He played like someone who had been here for years.

When Enzo is not there, someone has to take responsibility in midfield.

Barco didn't ask for permission.

He simply took it.

Of course, he still has a lot to learn. But after tonight, I have one more player I can trust.

And believe me...

That is very valuable for a coach.”

🇦🇷💙 Valentín Barco. Remember the name.

FICTIONAL / PARODY

[Chief @Chiefofbridge]

🚨 Chelsea Gave You the Platform Show Some Respect, Maresca:

🗣️Mikel Obi

"I watched your interview and the way you spoke about your achievements while barely acknowledging Chelsea left a bitter taste. Let’s be clear without Chelsea, you would never have been in a position to even dream of managing Manchester City, let alone receive the call.

Chelsea gave you the platform. Chelsea gave you the players, the stage, the trophies, and the visibility that put you on City’s radar. That opportunity doesn’t just appear out of thin air. You should show some respect for the club that elevated you.

When it comes to the history of Chelsea Football Club, you are still a temporary chapter nothing more. Acting as if the club somehow owes you, or speaking as though your time there was somehow beneath you, comes across as deeply disrespectful.

You were given a chance at one of the biggest clubs in the world. The least you can do is show gratitude for the platform that made everything that followed possible.”