LDN Blue

Good point. Thought those are 2 distinct managerial styles. Where Ferguson & Mancini are more 'iron fist' and no nonsense, André prefers a unitary approach where he's the coach but he's not treating them as subordinates. Until he does impose his authority, he has to tread on a tight rope < and as cliché as that sounds, repetitive of all managers since Mou, it's so relevant and true even today. 5 years since he walked and still his authority remains here, it's shocking. But think of this.. In summer we're rid of Drogba & Kalou. Only Terry, Lampard, Cech, Essien & Malouda will remain from José's era. Even then it seems as if Malouda's destined to leave. Lampard's a question mark, but even if he stays the majority of the squad will be André's. That's why signing like Hazard, young and ripe will fit perfectly with this vision & his authority. (To keep this on topic)

To be fair, what's he supposed to say 'my team is shit.' ..oh fuck it, I can only defend him for so long

Is it so? He's saying the right words, but there's a hint of "my time for Barca will come soon".

Dijon won the game and progress to the next round of the cup. They play Lyon next week, in the league.

I don't mind, there's not much to do to be honest.

Fuck. I forgot to set tactics for this round

Bring him back! You watching it?

Just seen, on Twitter, Kakuta's starting for Dijon today.

I admire the optimism. -- The only thing I can say to vouch for him is.. His chances are increasing. Which also means his conversion rate is decreasing..

Did you really believe we'd bother with those 3 in Jan?

McEachran's split loyalties

Paul Lambert, 'I think people are jumping on the bandwagon with Torres.. He was fantastic today'

Like Alex said in the match thread, he might have lost his engine but he's still a very intelligent player. I love him. His happiness is a delight!

André's given up on Torres

True, but panic buys wouldn't be smart either. Torres was a panic buy, you could argue, because of the form we suffered last season pre-January. The summer market is easier, more clubs are willing to sell so they don't push the price as much. Case and point; Eden Hazard.

Inflated prices?

I love Essien, such a smiley character. Could do with a lot more of that sort a charisma!

We signed Quaresma on loan, didn't we?!

Get him on Joga Bonito!

I was hoping Malouda coming on would give Mata license to move into the middle. It seems Malouda has decided to move there instead.. Bamboozled.

Are they more/less confirming the bid?

I see Ramires' awful lay offs will carry on today

RIP

Give me strength to not troll Twitter

It's a bit harsh on André, the counter arguments. He doesn't mean any offence or hindrance to the Championship teams! He's just suggesting some improvements the reserve league must undertake. It's not JUST for big clubs but for English Football as a whole!