Murray Sackwild

Sorry AVB - too early in your career. It hasn't worked. It's like Johnny Hollins all over again.

Play him off Drogba in a 4-4-2 ... with Mata in a free role behind. Harsh on Sturridge but he can, then, come in for Torres if he screws up!!!!

The primary job of a manager is to motivate and come up with appropriate tactics. AVB is not up to it in either of these roles. Maybe in 10 years time - but right now he's far too experienced. Bring back Hiddinck (or even bring in Capello) for rest of season and bring Jose home in the summer.