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Mourinho received further indication he will be given time to turn #CFC’s season after the board asked him about January transfer plans (ES) Standard Sport understands the hierarchy have begun discussing with Mourinho what changes he wants to make in January transfer window. #CFC It is believed the club accept that mistakes were made in the summer, which is one of the reasons why they are prepared to stand by Mourinho The club will make significant funds available to Mourinho to strengthen in the new year. #CFC (Evening Standard) Mourinho is looking to improve his options across the team & wants #CFC to make another approach for Stones & Marquinhos. (Evening Standard) A striker is also a priority with #Shakhtar star Alex Teixeira on Mourinho's wish-list, along with #Lyon’s Lacazette #CFC (Evening Standard) Chelsea are also keen on Porto midfielder Ruben Neves as well as Red Star Belgrade starlet Marko Grujic. #CFC (Evening Standard)

Jose Mourinho is NOT in immediate danger of losing his job as Chelsea manager. (Guardian) #CFC While Abramovich remains concerned with the champions slump, he retains faith in Mourinho and has no desire to sack him yet. (Guardian) #CFC Guardiola remains Abramovich’s ideal successor to Mourinho & intermediaries have attempted to find out whether he would consider (Telegraph) Simeone is thought to be interested in the #CFC post & right-hand man Burgos has learned the language ahead of a potential move (Telegraph) But Simeone would represent an expensive option for Abramovich. His Atlético Madrid buy-out clause is set at £15 million (Telegraph) #CFC Sources close to Simeone claim he believes the Chelsea squad needs major investment [in summer] (Telegraph) #CFC

"When Palace scored I saw everyone leave, I felt alone at this moment." - Jurgen Klopp

Isn't he supposed to be sacked today regardless?

I agree with you here, I think if he's going to go it will be the end of the season. I can see us finishing above mid table, with the odd good performance, but nothing that will be enough to keep him here long term. January panic buy mode will be in effect I think too, but the price inflation and lack of world class options makes that problematic. If I were to guess I'd say the wheels are already in motion in terms of getting a summer replacement. We just don't know it yet.

Like I said a page ago, I don't think he's going anywhere. I think the fan support the other night kicked it even further in his favour.

I noticed Diego saying Shawcross stank. I think the only thing that was stinking the joint out was Diego's performance.

Not saying if I want him gone or not but I can't see him getting sacked.

Did I mention I fucking hate Stoke. -How the FUCK did Shawcross not get sent off for the off the ball challenge on Costa?! If that was the other way he'd be off. -Should have had a penalty if Remy wasn't so honest. - Hazard worked his ass off as did Willian. - Costa needs to stay out of the fucking fights. He was dreadful today. Absolutely fucking dreadful. Countless times Hazard looked up with no option from the front man, appauling, he did a good Torres impression in that regard. I'd look for another striker soon. I'm getting so pissed off with this. Until then, play Remy and get Bamford back. God I am so frustrated, we didn't deserve to lose that game. This fucking season man. COME ON CHELSEA!!

Okay notes: - Fucking hate Stoke and Niall Quinn in equal measure, - The three behind the striker are our first choice, Oscar and his slow down play should be nowhere near. - Hazard, Willian and Pedro looking good, happy for Pedro in particular. - Costa doing his best Torres impression, hanging around anywhere but the middle, unlucky not to score though. - Baba having a torrid time but Shaqiri is a quality player, he will learn from this. COME ON YOU BLUES.

Fucking love that line up.

Hahahaha Jose giving no fucks. 'Maybe I'll sit on a street corner and watch the game on my ipad' He can come watch the game round mine if he wants, might not like the Ivanovic banter from me and my dad though.

Mourinho: "It is not easy for kids to go to school wearing Chelsea shirt when the club is not winning games. Probably they are bullied." Mourinho: "I think the club has to be proud of their fans." Says the only way he can show thanks is through results. Mourinho on his family attending: "Is my daughter's (19th) birthday. And if I don't see her from the bench, I don't see her all day."

The support for Mourinho from the fans tonight was absolutely incredible. At times misplaced? Absolutely but still nonetheless incredible. It was emotional for me to see him respond not once but twice (especially at the end). Positive fan power like that is making the decision to stick or twist all the more tough for the board. Me personally? I think he goes nowhere. Let's build on this win (albeit a scrappy one) and move onto saturday! COME ON CHELSEA!

Okay I don't want to moan so I'll get the bug bears out of the way: - Chant Willian not Jose, he saved his bacon there, poor timing of subs cost us dear. Nice moment anyway. Positives: - Willian. Player of the season. I called it at the start. - Great pressing. - WE FUCKING WON!!!WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Onto the next one. :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf:

Willian got Jose out of jail there. Should be chanting his name not Jose's, but a nice moment nonetheless

I FUCKING LOVE YOU WILLIAN. PLAYER OF THE SEASON ALREADY.

Thats been coming all half WHERE THE FUCK ARE THE SUBSTITUTIONS. FUCK OFF!!!!

Ramires has been so sloppy tonight. They are bypassing him with ease. Get RLC on.

AMAZING FUCKING TACKLE. I THOUGHT THAT WAS IT. AMAZING

Fucking dive. Sort it out mate, stay on your feet and make it 2-0

Very good start. Great pressing and the fans in good voice!

Good start from Baba

AZPI AND BABA!!! :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: :blue scalf: