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The way this week has been going, I wouldn't rule out double digits defeat.

Every time I click on this threat I come to regret doing so. Should be called the meaningless fights thread.

Afraid you are right. His time here was just so unlucky with the changing of managers, the timing of his injuries...everything.

Hoping it's a fine rather than a ban. He is one of the first names on the team sheet, we can't afford to lose him atm.

If it gets this shit over with and teaches our board a lesson, I'm all for it!

People reading what they want into this. Rafa was asked about Malouda if he had a chance, his answer was that when a manager comes in every player has to work to get his chance. It was one of those meaningless answers to not answer the question. I doubt he even knows what the situation with Malouda is. Further more, Eddie once mentioned that the decision on Malouda "went over their heads", so I very much doubt Benitez will have the authority to bring him back even if he wanted to.

Not saying he did not dodge questions, just saying it was a good thing. Reporters were clearly setting him up and waiting for him to trip and he didn't. You thought it was horrible because you hate the guy.

Mikel is not being charged over the accusations but rather for alleged threats he made to the red after the match.

Tbh I think you are over analyzing this mate. It was supposed to be for one month, that's not going to affect out play style or deviate the path the club is taking. I doubt he would have gotten more than a couple sub appearances. It was just supposed to be a moral boost.

Lol you hear what you want to hear Jay. This is just your prior judgments speaking. I thought he had a nice uneventful press conference which is imo the best kind.

Exactly like RDM did. Would you rather he falls in the reporters' traps like AVB did?

Our ability to self-implode is quite remarkable..

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc Rafa Benitez is taking his first training session at Cobham. #CFC

I agree that he does sound like a good appointment. 'm just a little sad to see Eddie, a true blue, go as well.

I think what Ron was saying is that Zenden is not exactly a fan favorite so fans can forget about sacking Roberto.

Mate we were never in it in the first place. Parking the bus would be doing shitty a huge favor. Their weakness is their defense. We will need to outscore them.

Well with Zenden rumored to be the new assistant, I think we can assume he is gone too.

It's just a loan for a month to help the club cope with the christamas period. Could also be a huge moral boost to the tea. I don't see the down side tbh.

Rumors that Zenden will be Benitez's assistant. That's came completely out of the blue..

Welcome to the forum. I appreciate your enthusiasm to share your opinion but here we like to keep our forum organized. We don't have several threads for the same topic, so I am going to merge your thread with Benitez's. We also don't like our thread to have offensive words in their tittles for future references.

I completely agree with the sentiment of the your post; I mean I hate the fat waiter as much as the next Chelsea fan. But what would banners and showing public discontent possibly achieve? It would only add pressure and negative vibes to the team not to mention countless article in the papers that would create even more pressure on the team. Rafa is only here till the end of the season and I will not wish he gets sacked before that, because it would mean that the team is performing so bad that a top 4 finish is at risk. The fact is, our rivalry aside, Rafa can be a good manage; you don't achieve what he has without being good. I can't think of a single manager with a better CV who would accept a 6 months deal. Sure the situation is ideal, but the fans' utmost support is needed if we are to get this with the least damage. Look at like taking a shot every week, you feel a little pain, you wince a bit, but you just get on with it because you know that there is nothing you can do and it will be over soon enough.

Rafa likes his wingers to defend first, so unlikely. He never rotated Torres at liverpool, heck he even used to play him when he was injured.

Fuck's sake, atleast wait a couple of matches before making this thread. I am sure you canake and discuss your "point" in the other thread. Locked.

Well he can kiss his chances of getting a start goodbye. Probably will leave in Jan now. Shame.

He'll probably win us the CL and force Roman to give him an extension