SinineUltra

This kind of game reminds me of Chelsea's attack 3-4 years ago when we were constantly stuck in the final third and couldn't score. Hopefully Jose has the remedy.

Agree. Hopefully they'll also get tired from running after the ball, because it's always easier to do the hard work while in possession.

A lot of possession but no real edge, seems we need a lucky goal to settle this - if only Adrian wouldn't have the game of his life. Willian's crosses have been dire apart from a few corner kicks, same goes for Ivanovic. If only Mikel would have a mean shot in himself, would bring anew dimension to our game.

No mate, as far as I know everyone can play it. I've had no trouble with it as of yet .

He couldn't perform a dorsal flexion, let alone put the weight of his body on it - the medic and Howard had to carry him off the field. Let's hope nothing too serious as Traore is lurking for a spot in the starting line-up.

Inch perfect free kick

Great first half, Hazard has been on fire. Wonder if the fans in the stands will sing for Mourinho in the 51st minute?

Fair play, didn't mean to stir up anything just genuinely was trying to see this from others' perspective. I guess I'm being a bit too rational and practical here.

Are you ashamed of Mata?

Why do people suddenly need to remove names from shirts? I mean he had an amazing 2,5 years at this club and helped us to achieve great things. He was part of CFC and now he is gone, but nothing can nullify his contribution at the time. I've still got Joe Cole 10 shirt from the double winning 2009/2010 year, never in my mind to even start scratching it off.

Mata was a likeable lad - can you blame them? Show some empathy or better yet, if it bothers you so much, tune out of the forum for a few days.

Interesting to see how this turns out for this Crouch-like player. Straight from Russian league to a good EPL club - hopefully it won't affect Lukaku a great deal.

I can meet you on this. Fans should get behind the manager and the team, but then again not blindly. I could understand the people, who were against Scolari, RDM, Benitez etc for their whole tenure as much as I understand people raising their doubts over Mourinho's current decision. Doesn't make them less of a fan in my eyes as long as they don't go to extremes with it. In time, Mourinho will win them over once again but it won't happen over-night.

Where did this Mourinho hate come in? People objecting selling Mata to a rival doesn't mean they are distancing them from the club, the manager. If you had look at the Mourinho thread, you'd see how many of the 'pro-Mata fake fans' would strongly be against any sort of chanting, demonstration regarding the sell even if it happened. Read less conspiracy theories, live a sane life. As for the Mourinho becoming the new SAF in terms of power, time will tell. Too early to say as not even a season has passed. The true colors of our board,owner's tolerance will be shown when we underachieve, because you really get to know someone in time of trouble.

Great way to twist words of others. It is not about selling Mata, it is about selling it to ManUtd for 10mil more from the sum we could get in the summer. It's not like Mata's suitors would vanish in the summer, if anything there will be loads more.This approach of -supposedly- getting 37mil out of this is the only way to benefit the club and ergo the ones supporting this are the only real CLUB fans is ridiculous. Very one dimensional, comfortable and lazy way to see things. I hope I don't have to spell it our for you why not selling Mata to Utd is really not about Mata but actually for the well-being of the club?

You're right about that. Though, same applies to everyone on the list - numbers become smaller but the proportions and order stays roughly the same.

Seems like a speed demon, amazing how blazing fast he is. Through videos and games against Chelsea he tended to overhit his passes or misplace them, but nothing he can't improve as he is still a young lad. Can't wait to see him in action.

was it like 3 penalties scored out of 10? Not to be off topic - mata

Comedy penalty shoot out.

TermX, is it you?

Howcome you are so sure that Mata's request was to be only transferred to Manchester United Football Club and not on a loan/sold to another club that would be good for everyone?

To be a true blue, your nationality has to be just right.

There's a difference between 12 full 90 minute games and game-time worth of 12 game. Figuratively speaking, he is getting blue balled every game without having the chance to work his 'magic'.

Regarding this hierarchy of club>manager>player - who's interests are really protected with not selling Mata to a rival for seasons (plural) to come? Chelsea Football Club's. Who's interest are we protecting when we do sell? Well, in all fairness, Mata's and Mourinho's. I can't see any positive from this deal unless we buy a player from the transaction money we ought to receive.

Don't point out flaws of others, you'll be banned for trolling.