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It's all about the three points, Jose said it himself! He was very aggressive and explained well why the 3 season syndrome is fake and made up by the media, "google it", absolutely bossed it... Loved the comment about the new haircut, Jose too. Don't worry, it'll all be good!

I hope that Jose Mourinho will remain at Chelsea for a long time! Yes, it's a horrible way to start the season; key players are out of form, team selection is debatable, tactics aren't spot on and the list does go on... It's a pretty bad spell, but there is a slow moving; instead of Willian Mourinho decided to bring on Kenedy. Young guys do stand a chance, if they are capable of reaching the expected heights and behave themselves. That's a good message for all of the prospects! Mourinho tried to give Fabregas more space and Mikel should have helped Matic to protect the midfield, sadly, it didn't work out as planned... Yes, i would have trusted Loftus-Cheek to get the job done, but who am i to pose such a claim. Under these cirumstances Chelsea should have beaten Everton, no doubt about that, but it isn't the end yet. In the past i have seen enough to know what Mourinho is capable of. I think he really tries to succeed, in my point of view he was nervous before the game in his press conference, he still cares. Sometimes you have a bad time in your job, but you need the appreciation from others to bounce back. If the club doesn't win anything i would stick with him, because there is consistency, identity and an academic learns from his mistakes. When you are falling in love with a person the first period is great, but after that, you have to put effort into your relationship, otherwise it's falling apart. Both sides have to work on their behaviour, should approach one another and move into the right direction together.

Thibaut Courtois is facing “at least two months” out with a knee injury according to @MailFootball It's looking pretty bad...

How will you evaluate the performances of the strikers when they all have different roles to participate in? There is a group of players where the differences aren't that huge; the abilities differentiate them from one another a little bit and the form on their day. Suarez, Aguero, Costa, Lewandowski, Benzema and so on... For me it's a rather impossible job to put on a number to every player. Yes, maybe Luis Suarez should be the No.1 because of his performances in the last two years, but after him, tricky and in my point of view very subjective!

Costa is one of the best strikers in today's game, but he has to stop being such a dick. In his first ~20 games for Chelsea he concentrated on playing football, nowadays he is more interested in playing the psychological game. It's way too easy to provoke him and get under his skin. After that his main objective isn't to score anymore but rather to start a street fight with the opponents. David Luiz, Skrtel, Shawcross and so on aren't the friendliest guys but the smart people don't get diverted from getting the job done and scoring goals for fun. The times of Vinnie Jones or Roy Keane are gone; these days everything is put under the microscope, all over the place are cameras monitoring the game closely. If you make an inappropriate posting in the social media you will get problems and maybe withdrawn from currency, ask Mario Balotelli. You need to behave yourself on and off the pitch! Luckily Diego Costa has only problems on the pitch. Jose Mourinho is one of the smartest guys out there, therefore i hope that he talks to Diego Costa and brings him back on track. Otherwise i am having a hunch that some day Costa will do something very stupid and hurt and influence the game by getting sent off. I still remember the second leg against PSG, he didn't behave cleverly and he could have been sent off. Overall i am in love with the Guv'nor. I can't get the picture out of my head; Costa and his brother sitting with the fans, great guy and he isn't going anywhere! But it would be nice if he could decrease his thug behavior a little bit, it's too much... I am looking forward to seeing him play against Everton.

Since 2008 at the Club and still counting. For me he has matured into a great player and likable person here, there are so many good memories about him, absolutely loving it. Yes, maybe in this case the word "legend" is not appropriate for you, fair enough. I think last season his performances weren't that bad, but this season it doesn't look so good. But as Jose Mourinho said himself, football is a team game and you have 11 players on the pitch. Comparing only numbers isn't enough for a complete assessment! We always have to repeat the same thing when we speak about Ivanovic: Who should have replaced him? Luis left and Baba is inexperienced in the league and hasn't been fully fit yet, yes, maybe against Everton for the first time he will be ready, we'll see.

Show some goddamn respect towards Branislav Ivanovic, he is still one of us and a legend! Complaining about his performances and constructive explanation is fair enough, but that's it. It's annoying enough to deal with the supporters of other football clubs, really don't need this shit within the club.

Money is a sign of appreciation! I don't know what the likes of David Silva or Aguero are getting, but Hazard should be on level with the top guys in the league. I am sure that Hazard will get an increase in the next years. There are bigger problems at the moment... Thank fuck that the international matches are over, at least for now.

The manager has to make the decisions, but it seems that everything is up for discussion, so i have asked you. Ivanovic is playing his worst football for Chelsea, but he is the vice captain, a valuable member of the league winning squad last season. Yes, his performances has dropped significantly this season, but who should have replaced him? The board decided to sell Filipe Luis; Zouma as a left back and Azpilicueta on the other side, or Ramires as right back? I am not sure about that. Futhermore Baba isn't in shape, maybe after the international matches he is ready... Oscar is injured, so we should play without Fabregas? Who brings the element of surprise to the table? I only can pass 5 meters Loftus-Cheek, or one of the high-valued members Ramires or Mikel? I prefer Loftus-Cheek next to Matic, not without him. Kenedy? I think he is way too inexperienced to start week in and week out... Instead of Matic we should play Mikel? We should cut Jose some slack, he didn't get his wished players despite talking to the board in may about his goals. He said that a player like Costa isn't available every summer, next summer we go again, maybe Pogba and Stones? Would you prefer buying a player like Witsel with a 4 year contract and then unable to secure a worldclass talent like Pogba next season? I prefer the long-term act, but each person is entitled to have his/her own opinion! We don't live in a perfect world where everything is perfect, every team has problems and bad spells. I think an academic recognizes the problems, but it isn't so easy to solve it immediately. Now, consequences has been announced, we'll see. I think Jose will be ruthless! Remy should have played more, i agree with you on that one. But Falcao came on and scored against Crystal Palace, Jose made the right call. I don't like the loan of Victor Moses, i think he was one of the best players in preseason. What was the reason to play him when you don't fully trust him? Maybe Mourinho was surprised by the performance of Traore and especially Kenedy in training? I don't know.. Kalas couldn't impress the coach from Köln, maybe he isn't that good, who knows. But Ake is a good player, at least that's my opinion, very sad that Jose still doesn't trust him, i would love to see him in the squad. We already have Loftus-Cheek, maybe Jose thinks one inexperienced prospect in central midfield has to be enough. I don't like that but Jose knows best, as you said, he is paid millions by the club to make the judgement call. Touché! Last season Mourinho spoke highly about Loftus-Cheek, i believe there is a chance. Loftus-Cheek and Kenedy played some minutes against Crystal Palace, a game Chelsea needed to win, so the case isn't hopeless, i think.

Do i like the style of play from the team so far? No, but what should we do?! Mourinho has already shown his grumpiness, he is clearly unhappy with the performances of some players. In the last game Mourinho brought Loftus-Cheek and Kenedy into the game, they performed well. Instead of Loftus-Cheek or Kenedy there could have been Mikel... A fellow fan thinks that the departure of Moses makes room for Kenedy or Traore, only the future will tell... Have you seen the Champions-League Squad from Chelsea? There are some good prospects in it, for example Loftus-Cheek, Kenedy, Traore, Baba, Zouma and so on... Jose rewards good performances in training and limited time in matches. The new guy Papy isn't in the squad, Mourinho prefers giving some young players a proper chance. Why did it not work out for Kevin de Bruyne? The player has to respect the manager, Zouma doesn't whine or moan in public, he accepts every decision. That's how it should be... Big managers have big egos, it takes time to cut some Champions out of the squad! It has already started with the substitution of John Terry, they aren't untouchables anymore. Yes, some of the players have thrown away too many chances to redeem themselves, but as Jose said: enough is enough! He is going to change something.... The balance has gone down the drain, but why did it happen? No clue, maybe some of the players are satisfied with their medals, i don't know. Yes, Mourinho is responsible for the approach, line-up and so on... But i think he can fix it, for example the counter-attack which led to the goal against West Brom was top-class and without luck; interception, switch of play and exact coordination between Pedro and Costa for the final pass! You want to know about direction, strategy, philosophy of Mourinho? In my point of view that's a good start. With all due respect, Rodgers, Van Gaal and Mr. Wenger haven't shown such a lovely piece of play this season, at least that's my opinion. Where is Oscar, when we need him the most? His absence is a loss, no doubt about that. Willian's decision making is currently shocking! Sooner than later he has to come back! The health problems of Oscar are not Mourinhos fault... Ivanovic shouldn't be the only scapegoat, but he is nervous nowadays, he can't give Bolasie so much space! In the future there has to be a change. Some of you call me naive, but i think Jose will do it, but first things first, Baba has to get in shape! At the moment Swansea plays terrific football, i think some the guys could play for a top club. The quality in the league is high, everyone can beat anybody. Maybe you have still memories about Jack Cork, nowadays he dominates a lot of midfields; Congrats! I like their possession football. I am not so sure, they can play like that throughout the season, we'll see.... I think some of the impressions are way too dark and onedimensional; yes, they have to improve their style of play, 4/12 points are bad, little reinforcements, but after 4 games, some improvements (counter vs. West Brom, Pedro and his crossing for Falcao and so on) and seeing the likes of Loftus-Cheek and Kenedy actually play brings hope for the future. You can't take away the medals and Mourinho has already shown that he is capable of playing spectacular football. It will come good just needs little time... In the end, if you could choose, which personality would excel and lead to club to glory in your point of view? Maybe i am a fanboy, but i don't know any coach who has the skillset and the experience of Mourinho, maybe Ancelotti, but that didn't work out. He rotates less than Jose, do you want that?

Pogba does not care anymore and forces his way out...

Shit source, i know. Some of the Everton Fans are disgusting... https://twitter.com/Sickmick123/status/636693911742885888

"Mate was in the services with Stones. He said: 'We know it's the board and not you'. He started crying and was pulled away by Naismith." .... "Just seen Stones in the services there, everyone asking him whats happened and hes started crying. Madness." I feel sorry for him, he was pressured by some people to hand in the transfer request....

That's a matter of taste. In my point of view the transfer request is enough, his intent is clear, now the board has to make the final call. Do as you would be done by; his contract is still valid and running til 2019!

In the future he is going to do the same thing at Chelsea when he wants out, eh? Stones has to behave, he wants the move, but he has to honor the contract, it's Evertons decision.

Contract expires 2019, Everton can do whatever they want. Stones should not have signed that contract, nobody forced him to do it, now he has to honor it. I understand Martinez, in his place i would do the same, Stones is an exceptional player for Everton. My hope is not gone, maybe they come to an agreement, there is still time. We will see....

Chelsea had problems, especially in the first half and without the ball, i agree. Chelsea tried to hold on to the ball, but they made to many mistakes and likes of Silva, Sterling, Aguero are dangerous on the counter-attack. The decision to cancel that goal from Ramires is a tough one, Hazard has to finish that chance, then 1:1. Nowadays, i don't know who is able to handle Kompany in the box, he is a fucking monster. He got the better of Ivanovic. I have never seen an opponent bullying him in such a physical way, scary! The game turned out badly, but that's easy to say after a loss. Therefore we don't need a Sherlock Holmes! What would you have done? Putting Zouma/Loftus-Cheek in midfield, benching Willian for his inefficient performances and playing the newbie Moses? Benching Ivanovic and playing Ramires instead? Doing a Rodgers and going to blow them away at their home? That worked out very well, i think, lol. Gerrard: "That game against Chelsea, with the slip, our tactical approach was probably inexperienced for the whole game - going out to try and blow Chelsea away." During the pre-season i was very frustrated with the lack of youth. I wanted to see Loftus-Cheek, Traore, Zouma all the time. Now every game counts, Mourinho doesn't trust Loftus-Cheek, according to him, he and the other prospects aren't yet ready. Big game against City, 1 down at half time, Mourinho makes a big decision: For the first time he substitutes Terry with Zouma. Mourinho:"John Terry did not have any injury it was just a decision. Zouma is the fastest defender in the squad. I knew that City would play counter-attack. That was right because he Zouma in total control. I have the right to make decision to sub John Terry because I am the man who has played him, sometimes I am proven right and sometimes I am wrong." That is trust! Mourinho: "You can show you are ready, you are mentally ready, you're physically ready, and you're ready to cope with the pressure. Ten minutes can say a lot." That is your admission ticket to be part of the squad, it doesn't mean that you are going to make it. He needs to meet the prospects in person, not watching some games in TV... Mourinho publicly criticized the medical team, he shouldn't have done that. One member of the medical department, Eva Carneiro took it personal and went straight to the social media to hit back at the criticism. That's not good! Neither of us have additional sources, so we need to shut up and let the club handle this. The media loves having a go at Chelsea, that's for sure! Mourinho creates such an atmosphere, we are a band of blood brothers. Ferguson did the same thing, always almost blaming the ref or other guys. Mourinho is a champion, he delivers the trophies. We knew exactly what kind of a guy we were getting in bed with, so stop complaining and whining now, or maybe you didn't want him from the beginning, sorry mate, i can't help you with this one! The saint Guardiola got his medical team fired and the other saint Ancelotti rotates less than Mourinho. The grass isn't always greener on the other side! Mourinho is allowed to have his own opinion! If he thinks we were better in the second half, well, everyone has the right to have his own opinion! What some specialists in TV have to say, shouldn't concern him too much! In the second half, Ramires or Hazard could have scored, wonder of the world for some people, i know. Chelsea tried to score, but City aren't there for the taking, they are a good opponent. Every father has his favorite child, that's natural! Who would you like to blame and bench? Maybe Ivanovic? I said it before, who is going to be your replacement? Zouma as fullback? That's ambitious.... I have to disagree with your accusation "declined technically". You have to enlighten that phrase for a constructive discussion. Willian has improved in the last months, yes, currently he isn't at his best, i know. The physical conditions aren't great! Mourinho and the board decided to extend the holidays, why? Because during the second half of last season some of our players were on their last legs. The guys aren't back in shape yet, yes, it's not an ideal situation, but they will hit back! This time i hope they will last longer, especially the likes of Oscar. But you have to keep calm, i am not sure all of us can do that! Ah you feel relieved, i see. May a congratulate you? Big achievement for you career as a mentalist! After two fucking games, you think you have seen all what the team can do? City played counter attack, Chelsea tried to make a good play, especially in the second half, but that is not good enough for you. Well, in life you can't get it all, except you get your coaching degree and apply for the job, maybe watching Arsenal play will get the job done too, but hey, what about the game against West Ham? Who are your favorites? Mourinho has already told you, the Eiffel Tower isn't yet for sale, it seems that a top prospect isn't available for a decent price. Do you believe that for example Alex Witsel for maybe 30 Mio. would improve this side for the next couple of years, or would it be smarter to wait and maybe next season we can go for the Eiffel Tower? I prefer to wait, but i see that self-control is not the easiest thing to do. Mourinho:For example, when we didn't buy a striker two years ago, and people were disappointed, we didn't buy one because we knew that Diego Costa was coming (a year later), and was coming for a price that didn't need discussion, a price that was established in his contract. "Sometimes you have to think more than the moment. That is why many times we don't discuss things publicly, we don't try and explain everything publicly. We work inside.

Please don't buy Reus for more than 30 Pounds. Injury prone, inconsistent and can't cope with pressure in most of the big games... Driving without licence and risking lifes seems very likeable, i see!

Harry Kane is such a great player. He has got it all!

Winning the league against Barcelona under Guardiola is a huge achievement! Beating Barcelona in their own backyard to the title, scoring the most goals in history, getting the most points....simply "La Liga de los Récords"! Real Madrid just won 2 league titles in the last seven years; Ancelotti couldn't get the job done, Pellegrini failed too.... Winning the domestic competition is for a lot of people the most important thing, it's the best benchmark how the team performs throughout the season! Moreover the progress in the Champions-League is huge, always getting to the semis, before that they crashed out in the round of sixteen, six times, that's unacceptable! Mourinho: 'I see your relations with media are quite good. I know we have to get along with them but I didn't think you were getting along that well,' before adding, 'I turn on my TV 4 hours before the game and what the f*** do I see? That the journo is giving away our squad. 'How could we ever surprise them if one of you is a rat!!! Yes, yes a rat! Somebody released the info about the starting XI before the game.' Mourinho was particularly aggrieved, it seems, at the outing of his plan to deploy centre-back Pepe in midfield to cope with the threat of Barca's Lionel Messi, as it eliminated the element of surprise. 'They knew everything about us. We trained all week. We wanted to surprise them.' Afterwards you have to take appropriate steps! Casillas is a prima donna, Ramos and others had a different work attitude, at that time Perez did't want to destroy the core of spanish players, therefore it was time to leave for Mourinho. But i can tell you that Perez would love to have Mourinho back sooner or later, because he is the only coach he fully respected! For Mourinho Ivanovic is the main right back, why is it so difficult to understand? He suits his style of play nicely, last season we won the double! Was he the main reason why it didn't work out in the Champions-League? I don't think so! Benching Ivanovic, buying Baba because of the better numbers isn't a certainty for success. I have a dream, maybe you should get a coaching degree and apply for the job? I would love to win the treble.. Mourinho wants to win everything, yeah, he can't cope with a defeat very well, but that's how passionate he is about winning. In 2013/2014 he won nothing, but a year later he won it with ease, he has stayed without trophies, paradox? The phrase "one of us" isn't made up out of thin air, he is always defending the club and trying to the remove the pressure from the team. Sometimes he puts pressure on some of the individuals to observe how they cope with pressure, if they want to bail out, they have to go! In the long run he has got a band of blood brothers, that's very difficult to beat for any team in the world! Maybe his last big defeats against Barcelona (5:0 and Dortmund 4:1) has made him more cautious, but otherwise he is still the same man. ONE OF US :blue scalf:

Great stuff from Bilbio, they teach these ******* a lesson.Good one!

Mourinho is going to win us the title!

Over the years a lot of transfers happened, sometimes you make mistakes, that's life! Back in the days, Fernando Torres was one of the best strikers in the world, scoring goals for fun against Chelsea, please be honest; did you see that failure coming? That goal against Barcelona and getting the corner kick against Bayern Munich, two wonderful moments with Fernando Torres, there are still positive things about him. But yes, he wasn't worth that kind of money. Easy to say at the end... Shevchenko was bad business, thats for sure, but the likes of Benayoun and so on, they weren't that expensive. In my point of view Mourinho/the board made one bad call with Kevin de Bruyne, probably in the future Cuadrado but the jury is still out, but that's it. The likes of Hazard, Matic, Fabregas, Courtois, Costa, Azpilicueta for that price, Willian since the arrival of Cuadrado, and so on were truly great reinforcements, at least that's my opinion. Yeah today i would welcome a midfielder, but if Oscar, Ramires and Loftus-Cheek can man up, the situation isn't that bad. I trust Jose with his assessment! "People were disappointed we didn't buy a striker and people were disappointed but we knew Diego Costa was coming. Sometimes you have to think more than the moment and this is why we don't try to explain everything publically because we work inside." It'll all be good!

'Chelsea supporters are worried about the transfer window. Since Mr Abramovich bought the club, Chelsea supporters cannot speak in a negative way about the transfer market. They can only praise the owner and praise the board. What he has done is absolutely amazing, it is a fantastic contribution. The club won titles.' Good one!

Mourinho is a football genius! Cech will make us 10-15 extra points...