Stingray

Exactly. The heat is on Eden so he is clear.

I will put the question right back and start at the beginning: why was Eden on the pitch? Especially after an injury? Those are Mourinho decisions. A leader takes responsibility. You win as a team, you lose as a team.

Again I refer to the penalty plus the lack of attacking contributions from others (or did you find the passing % of the central midfield adequate for a semi final for example). It is much more than just one piece of the machinery not functioning. It was more like general failure sparked by several individual mistakes - not just Hazards. Though he played one of the more visible roles (together with the completely ignored eto'o)

Yet noone talks about this, really.

I for one - again - am not defending. But: criticising Hazard does not automatically imply you have to stick up for Mourinho. It is like saying 'evolution is wrong, so the bible is right'. Hazard fucked up, so did Mourinho imo. What is the deal with that statement. Or do you think he put up a tactical masterclass?

I agree with most, but I truly believe that as much as it is a must to have a critical eye on players (eg. Hazards nonchalant negligence that cost us), it is also a must to apply the same amount of 'criticallity' to the manager. Somehow there seems to be much more an Omerta on that, much more than on the criticizing of players.

My own gains. lol. What would i have to/want to gain by that, mister no1 legend. Have a Manneken pis!

So you are the legendary Cap. Ps: i like Eddy Merckx

As much as Chelsea isn't Hazard FC, it isn't Mourinho FC either. Don't have double standards.

Most of us aren't saying he is immune to criticism. I do have a real problem with the 'he sucks, sell him' kinda vibe that went on here yesterday. He still is young, should have defended better, but we went down as a team as well imo. So focussing on Hazard as THE reason we got kicked out of the CL is somewhat daft.

bugger off then!

Now you are being overly negative in response lol

Lol i remember that. Eden wants to keep playing football, it is true. That is his strength as well.

Great post, mate. Spot on.

Finally some sense. Top 3 epl Semi final Cl Some stars on the rise (even Courtois) Mourinho building a foundation How can this be a failure. Targets/goals about winning the league/CL were never set by Mourinho nor the board, only by emotional 'fans' on here.

Lol nah mate. Mustve been someone else.

He says Chelsea isnt set up to dictate/make the game, but rather to play a counter style like Real or Bayern. That is all.

Thank you Habibi

Ow comon you should know im here longer than that. Oscar gets burned just as much. This forum is fickle. Period. If it is Hazard, Oscar, Lukaku, and later Courtois. It is the same for me. It is the short term blaming that was once less so. People tended to support the team, even Torress lol

These comments keep me away from a once great forum.

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