bluephoenix

That's because everyone wants Hazard to be the one man army and little do they realize it is a team game. And the fact that he has set the benchmarks very high in the previous seasons followed by series of pathetic results. Added to that thanks to Mourinho benching him and constant scrutiny from media which doesn't help the cause in any way. Also now Madrid being linked with him, if it has any kind of credibility associated to it then the media will attach that as another reason for his poor performance. It is kind of really embarrassing to see Mourinho's press conferences. Seriously the club needs to issue a transcript to Mourinho that reads "the other team played better","we weren't good" for what he thought of the match, nothing more nothing less.

Exact same thing here. Weekends used to be waking up early and used to enjoy watching Chelsea play but the way we are playing( not even the results) just frustrates me and spoils my weekend more than anything.

Thats because he is the one who got himself into this mess. Right from the word go he has been doing things on and off the press that has tarnished our image and his image among the players, fans, referees, and the media. The manager who was hailed to get the best out of players can seem to get the ordinary stuff out of some of the extraordinary players that we have in out team. We are now on the verge of losing one of the most touted and talented player, who is to blame ? I can't state this enough but we acquired shit players while selling some of the good ones. We are in this mess because of Mourinho, I refuse to believe that our players suddenly just started playing shit for no apparent reason. Clearly the atmosphere in the dressing room isn't looking pretty.

I attribute each point in your post to Mourinho. I don't know how he did it but he just turned Hazard from class to utter shit. Playing Zouma out of position was that a way to get Ivanovic back in the team? We still continue to play bad football, getting bad results and still don't play the game as it is supposed to be played.

Fergie was just one player, at Chelsea its way more than one and it is coming back to bite us where as in case of United it didn't bite them hard. No one is crying its just stating facts. Like I said you need to know when you are way over your head. which in our case we don't seem to be realizing.

thats what we want to believe. Some times its better to admit you are wrong clearly Mourinho needs to change the way he approaches game and his tactics. I have mentioned it several times in many threads. the replacements to the players sold are no where near the capacity of those players so the math just doesn't add up.

But if you look at it form another angle it is good he is giving his predecessor the opportunity to build the team fresh from ground up.

does that mean we have a chance ?

Yeah right totally forgot lol hopeful we shouldn't be in a situation where you remind this same list 2 months from now

Looks like we can never get consecutive wins

Do you have a link for that interview ? I would like to watch it .

I will be super pissed if we lose Hazard. We have lost couple of good players on the same ground. What's with Mourinho ? Is he trying to get Hazard out in the January window ?

While Mourinho is one part of the story, I think we must also look into the way we have been doing business (which in my eyes has been really bad). Klopp to Liverpool means we need to up our game even more, quiet frankly Mourinho cannot and should not cling on to the past( he was special one) and for him to continue to be a special one he needs to prove himself now more than ever because the premier league has managers who are really good and has gotten a lot more competitive than the last time he was here. I can't iterate this enough he should focus on playing good football and the players need to play as a team, good result I believe would be a by product of that. The so called "prove yourself" for a starting 11 spot i feel is killing the team. They need to understand how to cohesively play as a unit.

Pretty much sums our season so far, unlucky. Anti-Chelsea campaign.

I would be very happy if that happens because I am torn apart between love the club and special one(unfortunately that doesn't suit him any more). I wanted him out because he isn't doing anything to make us play good football. Results are good but for me I want the team to play fluid, quality football, and play as a team. Which seems to be against Mourinho's philosophy. If a player isn't playing well we need other players to fill in and cover that person which doesn't seem to happen with Mourinho.

+1 I was so pissed when I heard we are selling Luiz and Mata.

You talk well Jose but then I don't see you taking responsibility. Still fix the problem with the individuals inside the training ground in the team selection and not just in press conferences. As much as you complaint about the penalty Southampton can also say the same during the first half. I would love for you to show that you are the best but unfortunately up until now there is no evidence that is happening

sorry but that train left 3 matches ago. You need switch trains if you want to reach your destination.

Nvm you meant subbing him. Yes Mourinho has just lost it.

Looks like the Media guys were right 3 seasons is how long his motivational speech/ magic works He needs to go primarily because he is looking very clueless with his selection and tactics. He doesn't know how to build the team, make us play like a team. And can't make us play good football.

He bought upon himself quiet frankly. Useless banter on the press. I think it started right from the word go starting an unwanted row with the medical staff that unsettled pretty much our season. Like it or not I feel the atmosphere inside the dressing room is very cold. No team play at all.

Don't see anything wrong in that quiet frankly ! Mata was Player of the year for us, KDB I agree never really tested but still bad manager not knowing that he is good. Lukaku was a hit and miss. But seriously very poor business from Mourinho and the club. The players that got sold and got bought are no where near comparison. Players that left are way more talented and better than the one that were acquired.

It no longer hurts, we getting humiliated is old news. Mourinho is officially the worst thing that happened to us in ages. (can't believe I said that ) Now I have tantamount respect for Fergie. Moyes had better record than this

I stopped watching after the 1st half I knew this was happening. Victory with the way Mourinho is playing is impossible.

some how now I am getting used to seeing us lose :'( Ivanovic shouldn't have started simple as that, not saying that he was at fault for the goal but he is well abysmal. praised Ramires for 2 games and don't know why he is playing bad