TOP TEN CHELSEA FINANCIAL FLOPS - PLAYERS WHO COST ALOT AND DONT PERFORM [KRAZILY INSANE]
Krazily Insane said
20:56 09/17 2008
Published: 15 Sep 2008
SHAUN WRIGHT-PHILLIPS squared up to Chelsea on Saturday just weeks after making his return to Manchester City.
LOW POINTS ... Shaun Wright-Phillips failed to hit the heights at Chelsea
The England winger is the latest player to be sold by the Blues at a big loss.
Since billionaire Roman Abramovich parked up at Stamford Bridge five years ago, they have offloaded a string of stars for a lot less than the price they paid for them.
Chief executive Peter Kenyon has previously claimed the club aims to become self-sustaining next season.
But on the evidence of their recent dealings in the transfer market, the Blues have a long way to go.
Ive picked the most shocking losses during the Abramovich era excusing Claude Makeleles exit on a free this summer given his age.
Let me know what you think of the list and Chelseas transfer policy.
No10: Khalid Bhoularouz
Jose Mourinho hailed Khalid the Cannibal after his £8m arrival after earning a reputation as a fearsome defender. But Bhoularouz failed to nail down a regular spot and was soon shipped out on loan to Seville. He completed a switch to Hamburg this summer for around half the fee he cost two years ago.
No9: Asier Del Horno
Another odd signing from Mourinho. Despite possessing Wayne Bridge in the pre-Ashley Cole days of 2005, the Blues paid £8m for left-back Del Horno. Yet, the Spaniard never settled at the Bridge and was flogged to Valencia at a loss of £3m just a year later.
No8: Scott Parker
Flush with Abramovichs cash at the start of 2005, Claudio Ranieri opted to splash out £10m on Parker. The midfielder emerged as a true star at Charlton but he was unable to leapfrog Frank Lampard and Claude Makelele into Chelseas team. After a frustrating 18 months, he left for Newcastle for £6.5m.
No7: Geremi
One of the first to join at the start of Abramovichs money-mad era. The midfielder may have arrived in a £7m deal from Real Madrid but he was never more than a bit-part player at the Blues. After four seasons of struggle at the Bridge, Geremi still only 28 at the time headed to Newcastle on a free.
No6: Damien Duff
Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea paid Blackburn £17m for Duff in 2003 but he initially looked good value on the opposite wing to Arjen Robben. Yet, injuries hampered the Irishmans development and, three years after his arrival, the Blues sent him to Newcastle who else? for just £5m.
No5: Shaun Wright-Phillips
Wright-Phillips was supposed to the answer to Chelseas search for a natural right winger even though there was shock at the £21m fee. Mourinho and later Avram Grant failed to find room for his talent and it was no surprise when Phil Scolari let him go. Even at a loss of £12m.
No4: Juan Veron
Even without the aid of hindsight, this was arguably Chelseas oddest buy. Veron was a huge failure at Manchester United but the Blues gave him a second chance with a £15m deal in 2003. To no-one's surprise, the midfielder again flopped and was eventually sneaked out on a free last year.
No3: Adrian Mutu
Chelsea splashed out £15.8m on Mutu in 2003 but he was sacked for taking cocaine a year later. The Blues effectively gave the striker away for free, with Juventus signing him after his seven-month suspension. However, the star has now been ordered to pay Chelsea over £13m in damages.
No2: Hernan Crespo
The Argentina ace carved out a reputation as one of the worlds deadliest strikers during his time in Italy. Crespos arrival for £16.8m in 2003 signalled Abramovichs intent. But the star failed to take England by storm and after a series of loans, he was released this summer for nothing.
No1: Andriy Shevchenko
This list has featured a string of huge losses but none of them come close to the Shevchenko saga. Signed for a British record £30m in 2006, the striker became arguably the biggest flop in the game's history. After two painful years, Sheva was gone for a tiny fraction of his whopping fee. Shocking business.
CArlmak said
15:48 09/24 2008
i forgot bout scott parker.....
djrichiepoo said
08:34 09/26 2008
mad so it go
Nico-T said
08:41 09/26 2008
***NICO-T SPEAKZ***
FCUKING HATERZ... WE R RICH BITCH CHELSEAAAAAAAA TO DI UNIVERSE
Published: 15 Sep 2008
LOW POINTS ... Shaun Wright-Phillips failed to hit the heights at Chelsea
The England winger is the latest player to be sold by the Blues at a big loss.
Since billionaire Roman Abramovich parked up at Stamford Bridge five years ago, they have offloaded a string of stars for a lot less than the price they paid for them.
Chief executive Peter Kenyon has previously claimed the club aims to become self-sustaining next season.
But on the evidence of their recent dealings in the transfer market, the Blues have a long way to go.
Ive picked the most shocking losses during the Abramovich era excusing Claude Makeleles exit on a free this summer given his age.
Let me know what you think of the list and Chelseas transfer policy.
No10: Khalid Bhoularouz
Jose Mourinho hailed Khalid the Cannibal after his £8m arrival after earning a reputation as a fearsome defender. But Bhoularouz failed to nail down a regular spot and was soon shipped out on loan to Seville. He completed a switch to Hamburg this summer for around half the fee he cost two years ago.
No9: Asier Del Horno
Another odd signing from Mourinho. Despite possessing Wayne Bridge in the pre-Ashley Cole days of 2005, the Blues paid £8m for left-back Del Horno. Yet, the Spaniard never settled at the Bridge and was flogged to Valencia at a loss of £3m just a year later.
No8: Scott Parker
Flush with Abramovichs cash at the start of 2005, Claudio Ranieri opted to splash out £10m on Parker. The midfielder emerged as a true star at Charlton but he was unable to leapfrog Frank Lampard and Claude Makelele into Chelseas team. After a frustrating 18 months, he left for Newcastle for £6.5m.
No7: Geremi
One of the first to join at the start of Abramovichs money-mad era. The midfielder may have arrived in a £7m deal from Real Madrid but he was never more than a bit-part player at the Blues. After four seasons of struggle at the Bridge, Geremi still only 28 at the time headed to Newcastle on a free.
No6: Damien Duff
Eyebrows were raised when Chelsea paid Blackburn £17m for Duff in 2003 but he initially looked good value on the opposite wing to Arjen Robben. Yet, injuries hampered the Irishmans development and, three years after his arrival, the Blues sent him to Newcastle who else? for just £5m.
No5: Shaun Wright-Phillips
Wright-Phillips was supposed to the answer to Chelseas search for a natural right winger even though there was shock at the £21m fee. Mourinho and later Avram Grant failed to find room for his talent and it was no surprise when Phil Scolari let him go. Even at a loss of £12m.
No4: Juan Veron
Even without the aid of hindsight, this was arguably Chelseas oddest buy. Veron was a huge failure at Manchester United but the Blues gave him a second chance with a £15m deal in 2003. To no-one's surprise, the midfielder again flopped and was eventually sneaked out on a free last year.
No3: Adrian Mutu
Chelsea splashed out £15.8m on Mutu in 2003 but he was sacked for taking cocaine a year later. The Blues effectively gave the striker away for free, with Juventus signing him after his seven-month suspension. However, the star has now been ordered to pay Chelsea over £13m in damages.
No2: Hernan Crespo
The Argentina ace carved out a reputation as one of the worlds deadliest strikers during his time in Italy. Crespos arrival for £16.8m in 2003 signalled Abramovichs intent. But the star failed to take England by storm and after a series of loans, he was released this summer for nothing.
No1: Andriy Shevchenko
This list has featured a string of huge losses but none of them come close to the Shevchenko saga. Signed for a British record £30m in 2006, the striker became arguably the biggest flop in the game's history. After two painful years, Sheva was gone for a tiny fraction of his whopping fee. Shocking business.
FCUKING HATERZ
CHELSEAAAAAAAA TO DI UNIVERSE