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The way I saw it, he scored a sitter. Then, he had another chance but he tripped over the ball. As I said, I wish him well. Just as long as he shuts his mouth.

...& justifiably so.

The Ownership, the Roman Empire and its Emperor. Roman Abramovich is not just any man, but the man. In club football one could argue he is the best owner around. Two and a half decades back he was no more than a plastic toys seller in the Soviet Union. He is an example of capitalism in a communist environment. With nothing but wits and political shrewdness he cut himself a slice of Russia`s large oil cake. Putin and Roman are the biggest buddies these days. A self made billionaire, changed his world and the Chelsea world one day. A footballing newbie, he was as curious as a teenage boy when he sat at the Santiago Bernabeu watching footballing giants Real Madrid play against a smaller team called Chelsea. Something happened to Roman that day. Roman Abramovich had fallen in love. Since then there has been no looking back as he pumped more than a billion into the club. But that`s not why he`s the best owner in club football. It never was. Yes the money is important, but there is more to being a great owner than just splashing the cash. Of late the man has come under heavy criticism for firing a club legend Champions League winning manager in Di Matteo and replacing him with a man who everyone loves to hate. So what makes Roman special? 1. Unquenchable desire - minutes after Chelsea`s Champions League success Roman tells his players, now I want you to have 3 stars on your shirt like Bayern. 2. He`s nuts- in a good way for us. His quest to be the best may have in the past led to panic decisions in the past (and I believe it`s a thing of the past - I`ll explain this in the chapter talking about organizational structure). But drive and determination and the top levels of management are required to make any organization competitive! 3. Foresight -as I write this article Roman Abramovich has just bought his daughter a horse worth millions as a gift (you`d think what a waste of money) and at the same time invests £3.4 billion in Oxford Catalysts, an energy company dedicated to renewable energy and energy production from house waste. This shows a man who is both willing to spend on what he loves but also a man who knows how to plan for the future. 4. Learning football - one of his biggest criticism is that the man does not understand his footie but according to Mourinho a typical Abramovich weekend includes watching man, many matches in the Premier League and La Liga. Whether he learns a thing or not he definitely is not as out of touch with the game as people want you to believe. 5. Change in attitude - there has been a change in Roman over the years. His backing of Andre Villas-Boas till he had no choice, his appointment of Michael Emenalo as Technical Director (to be explored in subsequent chapters) and his general will to move towards the perfection of a club. 6. The man who wont walk away - his desire to build Chelsea a bigger stadium and his will (upon Roman`s death £50 million will be made available to Chelsea per year for ten years to ensure the club continues to do well even when he`s not around to see it). Hardly what rival fans want you to believe! That Chelsea is just the toy of a rich man. 7. Iron will - the treatment of senior players like Frank Lampard by refusing to renew their contracts definitely looks cold. I love Frank and Cole. But I do feel this is not just the FFP. It`s Roman breaking player power. It`s going to be painful. But in medicine, some procedures need to be done for long term benefit of the patient. Read more: http://www.chelsea.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=532629#ixzz2HPhqoO3v I just thought some of you might like to try to understand this shrewed but mean businessman.

Well said. NOBODY is going to replace Frankie. There is only one, that´s the classiest player of my era. Frank is held highly in my view & will be FOREVER.

Whatever he said & he must have said something, there is an urgency for him to do some homework. He played for Chelsea, won several trophies with a little contribution. Has he not realized that Liverpool have not won anything for over 6 years ? Chelsea made the right decision to sent him packing.

I also associate Brazilians with samba. Every time I viewed Rio´s carnival I saw plenty of samba dancers, then. Anyway, it seems like a pretty slow day on transfers.

Personally, I blame Marin for coming to play for Chelsea. So far, I have not seen much out of him. Oh wait, he made a pretty good pass the other day.

There we go. Chelsea fan from Nesher knows the best.

Since Di M is already in the bus depot, Lamps, Cole are coming soon..one big party then, eh ?

I like those hot mommas dancing samba there. Never mind footballers, then.

Everyone at Copa Cabana is dancing it & of course play football too.

I thought Chelsea got off the bus when Di M left ?

It´s a good question. Most likely, they support each other a lot. Some say, they love to dance samba together too.

Citeh loggers are getting nobody. If he goes, he will play for Chelsea with his pal Oscar.

All three players have gone home or fishing according to Media UK news. Oh well, Chelsea needs to go shopping elsewhere.

Even though, I must admit he is the best around these days but he still looks goofy in his Hollywood outfit, to me.

Yes, very well said. He disappears in the big games. I believe, he became pretty complacent. Ever since, he signed his contract 2 years ago, I believe. I saw him play for the Slovak national team & he looked lost completely. Every time he plays for them he looks so pathetic, it´s not even funny to hear about his contribution to Napoli.

It seems Ashton knows ?

Quite the contrary. He plays very well for Napoli but shitty for Slovak national team.

I do not disrespect anyone´s opinion but when I read those dribbles about..what for, he is no good, we do not need him..etc. It makes me wonder, what club is he rooting for though.

Players have been forced to play too many games & Chelsea are desperate to strengthen the club. Therefore, we as fans should welcome any new player coming in. Who are we to judge who should be bought ? Shouldn´t we leave this decision to Chelsea´s management, instead ?

Since we all know, players are bought left & right by Chelsea. Some are loaned out, some did not work out & some did not get their chances. Over the years I have been following Chelsea I hardly saw any player coming out of their academy. That´s the way it is, whether we like it or not. There are certain things I do not like to see. Do I have any choice ? No, I do not. I am just a fan, who´s hoping to see Chelsea playing an attacking football & of course winning games, trophies... As you posted...Chelsea to spend proper money..? What does it mean ? I kind of lost here.

Excuse me but what do you know about Taison ?

I hate to stir up a quarrel but Chelsea fans should be pleased to see Roman buying players, I feel. Whether any of them will fit in or not, every club buys duds, only time will tell. Plenty of money around Chelsea club, what´s another 10m for Roman ? Currently, the club is in transition, we all know it. Therefore, I assume players are going to be bought at every opportunity. So many games awaits Chelsea, why not buy players who could help the team in the long run ?

Who is no one ? May I simplify it ? Every team have scouts who are following players. Therefore, I assume someone at Chelsea identified him as potential buy. So, let those who know much more about him to decide whether he should be bought or not. We, as Chelsea fans should be pleased to see new players being brought in, I feel.