Chelsea co-director of recruitment and talent Joe Shields is trying to make the Blues a force now and in the future. Joe Shields, who has previously had jobs at Southampton and Manchester City, has been credited for Chelsea‘s acquisition of Cole Palmer. Shields knew Palmer well from his time at City, and the attacking midfielder has been an absolute revelation since leaving the Premier League champions for his current club. In 55 appearances for Chelsea, Palmer has scored 31 goals and provided 20 assists. He has now become a marked man, with Palmer believing he is being fouled more. Whatever t…
