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Soccer News / Chelsea News / October 16
'A guy called Joe Shields' – Praise heaped on Chelsea directors for ‘amazing players’

'A guy called Joe Shields' – Praise heaped on Chelsea directors for ‘amazing players’

There has been some praise heaped in the direction of Chelsea’s sporting directors this week and in particular, towards popular name Joe Shields. Let’s face it, the directors and club owners have been in for a lot of criticism lately since the arrived, largely for their over-spending and signing so many players and on long contracts.

Chelsea FC News / Caught Offside / October 16
'How does that work' – Former Chelsea star raises alarm bells over possible transfer exits

'How does that work' – Former Chelsea star raises alarm bells over possible transfer exits

Former Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand has expressed concern at the Blues possibly ending up with a bloated squad again in the near future ahead of future signings like Estevao Willian and Kendry Paez arriving at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / October 16
Ex-Chelsea man names behind-the-scenes figure who was key to game-changing transfer

Ex-Chelsea man names behind-the-scenes figure who was key to game-changing transfer

Former Chelsea left-back Ryan Bertrand has heaped praise onto Joe Shields for his work as a director at Stamford Bridge and the influence he had with the signing of Cole Palmer.

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