Chelsea Sack Andre Villas-Boas

[chrismada9 1,948]

I can understand Lukaku, but with Josh the point is that the manager initially denied him a loan move, saying that he will get sufficient time here. If what he's said now was his rationale all along, why the waste of 6 months of Josh's development?

I think it's because of the way the season has gone! The morale of the team has been very low in terms of big games, and AVB therefore, has had to play our best possible team in a majority of those games.. unfortunately, McEachran, as quick and talented as he may be, he's very far from being a big game player!

[Henrique 9,133]

To be fair with VB today he wasnt that bad.

[termninja 5,290]

To be fair with VB today he wasnt that bad.

Looks like the stupid red beard got it right today ey?

[francozola 2,040]

To be fair with VB today he wasnt that bad.

high praise from Henrique :lol:

[Sheva. 5,373]

[magicrico 175]

I have posted in transfers. But just so you guys know, Anelka and Alex have handed in transfer requests.

[Henrique 9,133]

"Yes, safe until next weekend!!!!"

[zolayes 14,489]

To be fair with VB today he wasnt that bad.

what position was he playing?

[warnie_666 1,081]

Good to see him smile...

[Fulham Broadway 16,853]

Very True , its been a while since a final group game has ment so much. not 100% confident Valencia are playing well and Soloado is a handfull.

Well todays result should restore confidence -we want a good atmosphere with the bridge rocking on Tuesday now

[Iced 34]

"Yes, safe until next weekend!!!!"

Yes, safe until next weekend TUESDAY!!!!

[Hysteria 159]

Yes, safe until next weekend TUESDAY!!!!

You have a point xD.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Lads, if the inevitable upcoming changes in the team (Anelka, Alex, and Kalou handing in transfer requests and DD not renewing his contract) are an indicator of anything, it is that AVB will not be leaving any time soon. It is obvious, at least to me it is, that the club has put its trust in him to rebuild our squad.

Bitter as it may taste, we can afford to miss out on the CL knock out stages, because even if we do qualify, what are our realistic chances of winning the thing?

I think the closest time that AVB's future would be at doubt at the club is if we fail to make a top 4 finish in the league at the end of the season.

[Term-X 7,891]

we can afford to miss out on the CL knock out stages, because even if we do qualify, what are our realistic chances of winning the thing?

We cannot afford to miss out on the CL for financial reasons (UEFA's financial fair play regulations), whether we would progress to the later stages is irrelevant. Heck, last season we failed to make the semi's and still managed to earn 44.5m, highlighting the strength of the TV market pool.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Lads, if the inevitable upcoming changes in the team (Anelka, Alex, and Kalou handing in transfer requests and DD not renewing his contract) are an indicator of anything, it is that AVB will not be leaving any time soon. It is obvious, at least to me it is, that the club has put its trust in him to rebuild our squad.

Bitter as it may taste, we can afford to miss out on the CL knock out stages, because even if we do qualify, what are our realistic chances of winning the thing?

I think the closest time that AVB's future would be at doubt at the club is if we fail to make a top 4 finish in the league at the end of the season.

Indeed. Everyone's saying "José's spine needs to leave" and we're seeing it happen. Bar Anelka, who's not a Mourinho signing, it means we'll bring in 3-4 players who will be André's own, and probably have less wage demands.

Replacements need to be carefully sought out, no more established players (Sheva, Torres etc). More players who are young & still an extraordinary talent (like Mata.).

[CHOULO19 24,332]

We cannot afford to miss out on the CL for financial reasons (UEFA's financial fair play regulations), whether we would progress to the later stages is irrelevant. Heck, last season we failed to make the semi's and still managed to earn 44.5m, highlighting the strength of the TV market pool.

That, by the way, is exactly what I said:

Bitter as it may taste, we can afford to miss out on the CL knock out stages, because even if we do qualify, what are our realistic chances of winning the thing?

I think the closest time that AVB's future would be at doubt at the club is if we fail to make a top 4 finish in the league at the end of the season.

[Term-X 7,891]

You contradicted yourself in your own post.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Indeed. Everyone's saying "José's spine needs to leave" and we're seeing it happen. Bar Anelka, who's not a Mourinho signing, it means we'll bring in 3-4 players who will be André's own, and probably have less wage demands.

Replacements need to be carefully sought out, no more established players (Sheva, Torres etc). More players who are young & still an extraordinary talent (like Mata.).

Exactly my thoughts. AVB has showed in the summer that he has a great eye for signings (probably because he used to be a scout). I really hope he continues to prove that in Jan and next summer.

I'll take another Mata, please.

You contradicted yourself in your own post.

How so?