Clockwork

Some cant def, there will be need of a transition of a few players no matter what. But Sampaoli is def my ideal manager, I think few realizes how impressive his work at Chilie been. He has turned Chilie to one of the best international sides, and they play like a big side enforcing their style on the opposition. That is unique when you consider most managers have over performed with a reactive approach ex: Simeone, Mourinho, etc. Over performing with a small side and playing proactive is a rarity.

imo he is as good as any manager in the world.

Thoughts on maybe replacing the MOTM voting with playing ratings(1-10) on the match day thread? I think it is much more fun and more discussion worthy

I feel most Chelsea fans that support Mourinho is due to insecurity. As we know since Roman toke over, a campaign has raged on against us by our rivals calling our beloved club "plastic". A great deal of Chelsea fans are clearly affected by this label. It is no wonder such label is threatened by so many around here. I have lost count how many times Mou zealous backers have called others "plastic" or use the phrase "no wonder they call us a plastic club" for wanting the best for the club. Look how much flake Rafa got when he was a Chelsea manager, just because he might have called us a plastic club when he was a pool Manager. Such comments should have been brushed off, moved on and supported the club after he was appointed. Like many club I believe do so. We shouldnt allow such insecurity and fear control us, that is what our rivals want. Sentiment aside, it should be clear to anyone that Mou is not the right manager for Chelsea. A lot of excellent posts have already been posted on such reasons already.

You think so? Cause I am not sure, if he is going to be sacked anytime soon it will come after the Stoke game.

What year are you referring to?

Nothing really changes the fact. not trying to justify their performances. But it is ironic to call players passengers when our whole approach is exactly that. It is not a empowering approach, it does not bring out the best mental state.

It is funny calling Hazard and Oscar passengers.....when our whole approach is quite frankly is a passenger approach. Do we really look like a team that is trying to win possession and increase our lead?

You know you are awful when Coutinho scores against you....sigh

WILLIAN style fits grinding out result and playing on the counter though, that is why he is performing well compared to others and that is why Ramires is also having a revival. That is no coincidence. His best moments have come in set pieces and in transition on the counter. What does he do when he is one on one against a defender? attempts a step over and back pass to Ivanovic/Zouma. His biggest weakness and determent to play on a attacking team is awful movement off the ball, when the ball is not at his feet on a attacking series he is like a statue, he doesn't offer much as a viable receiver of a pass. All that said I am greateful for Willian, can't fault his performance this season compared to others. I wonder what does people think of Riyad Mahrez and hakan calhanoglu?

Lol at WILLIAN being one of the best performing players in Europe. He is giving 6.5-7 type performances and you some of you are mistakig it for more then that. Only looks good because everyone looks shit. With that out of the way I like Teixeira he is more similar to Mkhitaryan then Costa though.

Gab Marcotti reported earlier that there is a exit clause in Mourinho contract. Could be after 2 years or 3 years, we don't know there could be many other clauses in the contract. But Godzola is right it is naive to assume that Chelsea have not done anything to mitigate their risks. Especially ones other managers had in their contract. I personally think Mourinho contract is a factor to a degree but not to the extension most are making it out to be. There is many at Chelsea that probably still believes in Mourinho. You can not deny Mourinho record, he is one of the most successful manager ever and he did win a double last season. There is also the sentimental aspect, possibly he is very respected and liked by the majority of the board. I think it is false to believe that if Mourinho was going to be sacked he would have been already. I think he has and will be given every opperunity to turn it around. But he cannot maintain such performances and results sooner or later it has to change. Because I think the board will not make a change until their hand is forced. I think If he was going to be sacked it will come after the stoke game, I think the international break presents a sufficient opportunity to make a change. I personally would not be surprised if he is given until January. But then again who knows the Liverpool might be his last game, but I doubt it.

Making a youth argument for keeping Mourinho? That is hilarious

Alright...so how do you decide which game to buy and which game to pass on?

What's wrong with calling this guy average?that is perry much a neutral statement and slightly positive, considering he was not even highly rated and unknown among regular Ligue 1 followers.

I have noticed(for a while tbh) that both Nat Chalobah and Josh MacEchran have younger brothers coming through Chelsea. How good are they, how do they compare to their older siblings?

Not buying it he fired RDM and hired Rafa to replace him. You couldn't do a more unpopular decision then that.

Tell me what are you basing this on?

Costa is literally the perfect attacker for Pep, the attributes pep likes Costa >>>>>>>>>>>>> Willian. He is direct He moves great off the ball- biggest Willian weakness, never seen him do anything off the ball. Better finisher, better in the final third. Smh i can't quantify talent, but that is disputable and who cares if Willian is more talented, if the attributes Pep look for is not the one he needs. Willian would probably be utilized as wingback tbh.

Nothing great, but in the second half he was the second deep midfielder after the changes. He also provided that long pass to Kennedy for arguably the best chance of the game, shame GK made a wonderful save to deny Kennedy All in all I don't think he was bad or good, just average.

Your logic first; who is enjoying themselves at the moment? So we should sell everyone at the club since no one is enjoys themselves quite clearly. Forget that lets just shut down the club, since the players and everyone at the club is not enjoying themselves. I also remember you stating you would prefer seeing Bale come the other way. You are not making much sense. come on let's be honest with ourselves, and more impotantly your post comes as a replay by saying yeah you will see Hazard in a good moment next time at Real Madrid. Consider the circumstance and timing. Hey maybe you are just a guy who lacks self awareness, maybe you are not a troll.

My gosh you are troll. But whatever works for you I guess.

That is not surprising, it is called conformity. Most are afraid to express an opinion That differs from the norm or the majority. It is humans biggest fear to be shunned and outcasted. Some stay silent, most confirm to the norm, and very few go against the norm.

Mate the league employs goal line technology, referees don't make the decision based on what they see.

With the exception of RLC rating I pretty much agree with all the ratings. I think RLC has done as good as anybody in his short spells.