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Well, the board certainly don't pay attention to the media I'll give them that, unashamedly bold & brash decision making. Although in terms of the hiring and firing, why fix what isn't broken? The team has lacked the most 'basic' organisation at times though (Southampton), an 'improvement' on Robbie.. but I use the term loosely. In his defense, as you stated.. the fixtures have been coming in thick and fast, it's not like he's had extended periods to work on it.

I know Luke Shaw tweeted his love for Chelsea, not sure about Clyne. Although judging from his last performance against us, he was looking to impress.

Nathaniel Clyne would be the better option if we ignore Azpi's existence, potential-wise, had a great game against us last month. Home grown too, although I think we're just about in the 'quota' (8/25) even with Frank's departure.

Ivanovic becomes even more redundant if Wallace makes a good impression this summer. After loaning out so many players this season, and being short on numbers to the point where the likes of Bena-fucking-youn are dipping their toe into the first team. The board/new manager might consider keeping one or two youngsters next time around.

“The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses.” - Malcolm X

Thiago Silva had a contract until 2017 with AC Milan. What we really need is a top quality scouting network to find a gem under the radar..

Luiz doesn't take criticism well, at least not in the heat of the moment anyway. I remember he had a few spats with Ancelotti too. Fixed it for you.

Just the fact he's at the club now is insane though. His official title is even more baffling 'assistant first team coach'... he has a hands on role, involved in everything, and this is his first non-playing position at ANY club. Where did it go wrong...

The raw materials are there 'for the most part', both in the squad and out on loan. Although, as stated.. the pivot needs an overhaul, same for centre back imo. We will have a new manager come summer, but the staff need re-evaluating too, Zenden doesn't have coaching badges.. how was this allowed to happen?.

The 18th semi-final of the Roman era.

The idea of Lampard not becoming our all-time goalscorer scares the shit out of me.

Pot calling the kettle black. It seems every post regardless of how tongue in cheek or frivolous has to be treated with 100% seriousness from yourself, with a spurious outlook. Completely different wavelengths..

PSG's run in the CL has been fortune ridden this season, Ibra's ban overturned by UEFA, offside goals, Messi out..

Of course, I also prefer the russian way. City's owners however, like Tomo has clarified.. clearly don't want to go down that route.. just yet. We are the better 'club', pre-roman era too, no denying that.

The old adage in football is that managers should never go back. Guus Hiddink proved that you can return to a former club (PSV) and be successful again, as did many others. If Mourinho waits for Ferguson to retire.. he's going to be waiting for a long time. City are scared of becoming us, thus won't pull the trigger on Mancini.

BLionheart hasn't been online since Jan.. Shit.

Aye, but I don't need to tell you the only reason him & Ake etc play there initially is so they get more time on the ball, less risk.

Lmao, Alex gets so.. serious, he's on a completely different wavelength it's incredible, may I suggest a pinch of salt..

I was actually thinking more 'Terry/Hummels', debatable though, his leadership qualities aside he can't play week in week out anymore. Although looking at it.. Luiz/Ivanovic as rotation would suffice until Chalobah becomes the anomaly we all hope.

http://forum.talkchelsea.net/topic/8649-new-tc-legends/page-9

Malaga are in a mess financially, they need to push for that 4th spot if wanna keep hold of Isco & Pellegrini.

I doubt much is actually said in those type of public exchanges, Didier isn't ready to be an assistant yet. It's bad enough having Zenden here, when he doesn't even have coaching badges ffs.

Let's re-build rome! Might be able to get Blionheart & Kostas back..