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I'm one of the biggest Mourinho's fan out there. I've followed his work for the past 9 yeas - although I was lucky he only managed teams I support -and he will always have my support. It doesn't mean he doesn't make mistakes. He does, like everyone else - he just does it less than the next guy That said, if Rooney comes (I really hope he doesn't), let's hope Mourinho isn't wrong on his assessment. I wouldn't even write it off that he doesn't have a real interest in Rooney and is just playing mind games because it doesn't make sense in my head that out of all the strikers in the world Mourinho seems so adamant about Rooney of all people. So maybe he's just trying to weaken a new manager in the biggest competition because when has Mourinho last been so clear and open about a signing? If this guy was the next (or current) big deal on football I'd get it, but Rooney? What's about Wayne Rooney that could make Mourinho behave like that? It has mind games written all over and maybe behind it there's a slight interest. But I think his main goal with this saga is weaken ManUtd and Moyes. If he really has an interest though, I guess he's coming from what I've said before: he must be really confident on his management skills and Rui Faria's magic in the physical training if he thinks that Rooney is what Chelsea need now. We need a striker, that's for sure. The best names are unavailable (Falcao, Lewa, Cavani). I think it's risky, maybe not as risky as Torres was back then, but risky nonetheless and Mourinho knows it, which is why I'm convinced he's mainly looking for weakening one of his strongest opposition - that already is in a odd/new situation to say the least.

am I really the only one to think that ManCity with half a new team and a new manager after having Mancini for a while, will lead them to struggle? Football demands chemistry, getting used to teammates, getting used to the commander, etc... I'm not questioning they may have one of the best squads, but normally football doesn't work like that all of sudden especially in a competitive league like EPL... so I really expect them to struggle. Now it's time for Bayern x Borussia... I didn't watch UCL final, but I'm going to watch German Supercup

I'm sure I represent many - if not all - here Jim We really appreciate all the effort and hard work you put here. So we'd like to thank you for your time, your dedication, your commitment and even your money (as far as I can say you complete the $60 difference quite often. Which is why I'll continue to donate.

I don't know how many of you have seen it, but it gave me goose bumps. Maybe it's been posted here already, but just in case for those who haven't seen it yet.

according to the man himself he knew he was going to come back here in December and talked to Roman in January... so I'm quite sure we could have signed anyone except overrated Guardiola and they would still leave for Mourinho to come. Mourinho >>>>> Guardiola Also I saw someone mentioning the Godfather nickname but I couldn't find the article here, so here it goes also in another Guardian piece he said this: That's the kind of honesty and straightforwardness I love about Mourinho. He doesn't lie saying there are no untouchable players in his squads because there are, just like in any other squad. He admits he can give the 'seal' to who earns it while the other managers are normally diplomatic and hypocrite saying everyone is treated the same. Everyone play by the same rules, but everyone isn't the same!

Seventeen years old! no wonder we went for him when he was 14. It's so good to have such promising boys in the squad. I hope he chooses us when he turns 18 in September

oh because of this? *feels good every frigging time* It applies to the club alone though (just like I hate Barça and Milan - and to a lesser extent Bayern). As I stated in the pub, my brother's fave team in the whole world is ManUtd. He's obsessed, passionate and all that shit about ManUtd. I have a few friends how support them as well... It's Arsenal fans I normally have a hard time with. THOSE are normally unbearable people - although of course generalization is a mistake. But most Arse-anal fans I know are pretty annoying. ManUtd fans are okay (maybe bc I'm biased bc of my bro). and the reason why I don't want Roo at SB has nothing to do with that. I'd rather have Suarez, as this is his thread and I can at least try to stay on topic. I really do. We could get him a shrink, a kindergarten teacher and a psychologist and teach him the basic notions of behaving as an human being. It's not that hard as children around the world normally get a grasp of the idea when they're 3-4... the most stubborn take 5 years. I'm sure Luis can fit the pattern, so the board could even go to the usual 5-year contract and when it runs its course not only we may have had a great player scoring goals for us, but we would have accomplished our share of good actions by converting him into an human being

PM Steve for the code, Skipper. He changed the rules.

Now why is that? What's bad about me? I don't even bite people's ears just because now do tell, what you meant I'm as nice as a flower

I'm with @CHOULO19 and @DYC. in this one. He has the potential, he will be better than Torres - he had better stats last season, but he is not ready for the big stage week in, week out. I'm positive Mourinho will start Torres whenever he can (not the case against Hull) and if Lukaku does well in the matches he enters in the second half, he'll become a regular starter. Mourinho knows he has to handle the youngsters carefully. He doesn't want to put too much pressure. Everyone knows our biggest deficiency in the squad is the striker position and then he benches Torres and put all the pressure over the 20yo guy? That doesn't look like Mou imo and I like to believe I know him quite well after all it's been 9 years following him closely in each of my teams... As DYC said, he has time, he has the right mentality, but moving from WBA to Chelsea isn't that easy. He could nail it, or he could struggle. That's why I'm sticking with Mou doing it gradually. that is of course, if Rooney doesn't come. If both Torres and Lukaku are in the bench then I think he might have an edge over Torres because Mourinho doesn't stroke egos and he might prefer to develop a new and promising player than keep giving chances to a veteran that is clearly in decline. edit: btw, can the Belgians (or whoelse) help me here? is Lukaku or Lukaku?

sorry But he's just having the time of his life with the team. It's like @Special Juan said, he's making his dream come true. and I love his attitude. Couldn't help. But hey, I don't think he's hot, just a cutie with his enjoyment and passion being with us.

I was very pleased with Marco today. He covered the pitch well, showed he can move forward and do not embarrass himself, good touch, good ball control, good passing and overall a nice kid. I'm very happy with this addition to our midfield. God knows we can use some touch and class in that '2' with Lampard's shape so shaky and the likes of Mikel, Ramires and the question mark that is Essien's form... edit: btw I'm not dismissing the rest of the guys, I'm just happy for having an option different from what we had last season. All of those players have their value... just different kind of players

Belgian connection is beautiful and amazing my fave x

to avoid more goals

their GK was their best asset in the match

Bertrand Traore also a WW TT on Twitter Is the kid ours already?

I didn't miss that side of our defense... the one that watches opposition players do whatever they want

and we beat Arsenal again

nice pass/assist by Piazon Lukaku again

injured before the match

Rami!!!!!

Belgian connection - my fave

Bran and then Traore like a boss They're all bossing around today

Hazard (p), Ramires, Ba and Terry