RDM Sacked. Who's next?

[KingEssien 127]

Roman surely must know that the majority of Chelsea fans hate Rafa?

I think him and his bumboys have quite clearly proven that they don't give a fuck about us.

The only time they'll care is when it starts hurting their pockets - i.e. boycott games/merchandise/replica.

Extreme? Maybe, Effective? Certainly.

[epicsarah-ous 329]

Chelsea would fit in very well in Serie A, manager in and out ...in and out.. XD, ...why?, Heh just see what rafa does, Im not gonna jump onto anything but i don't see rafa making it by april, But dunno could be suprised but as the moment now, Im just ..jaded? with chelsea atm.

I'd be happy with mourinho or such but just, if we brought mourinho in it'd feel like a plaster, It would be good but i'd still feel gutted about Di Matteo.

Would love to see Di Matteo then Take over AC Milan, (from what i seen fans really want rid of Allegri, would love to see di matteo there) make em into a big premier club again, Stick it to roman, even for someone that loves chelsea.. Im more neutral now and i'd happily see that.

[Sheva. 5,373]

How long do you think it will be before we get a "Rafa Benitez out" thread? monday maybe?

[Tomo 21,685]

Roman surely must know that the majority of Chelsea fans hate Rafa?

It was the same with Ashley Cole when he was at Arsenal, if Rafa delivers it will all be forgotten, the fickle nature of football fans in a nutshell.

[Ryan Fong 2,776]

Yes, disliked him, but if he is really appointed, I will try my best to learn to like him and support him.

That's what a mature fan do I think, love Chelsea, and love everything related to it.

[Joker10 946]

How long do you think it will be before we get a "Rafa Benitez out" thread? monday maybe?

Am i missing something, did Benitez get appointed?

[ChelseaKid10 35]

Fuuuuuuuuuckkkkkkkkkk, I really don't want rafa, but if he brings torres back (which of course i doubt) and we win things then i will be happy.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Am i missing something, did Benitez get appointed?

Only a matter of time now.

[The Skipper 20,593]

It was the same with Ashley Cole when he was at Arsenal, if Rafa delivers it will all be forgotten, the fickle nature of football fans in a nutshell.

I don't think the hate for Rafa was equivalent to the hate for Ashley. Rafa's actually said things about our fans, anyone remember this?

Rafa Benitez to Chelsea fans:

"We do not need to give away flags for our fans to wave - our supporters are always there with their hearts and that is all we need. It's the passion of the fans that helps to win matches - not flags."

[Rmpr 8,977]

Great articles, 1st about Pep and 2nd about Benitez.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2012/nov/21/pep-guardiola-chelsea

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2012/nov/21/roman-abramovich-rafa-benitez-chelsea

[Sheva. 5,373]

It was the same with Ashley Cole when he was at Arsenal, if Rafa delivers it will all be forgotten, the fickle nature of football fans in a nutshell.

The thing is though the pressure will be on him from the very first minute since a lot of the fans do not like him. A couple bad games and you will already start seeing banners about him.

So he has to start well if he is indeed appointed, and no better way than to beat the league leaders on Sunday.

[EBH 283]

I think him and his bumboys have quite clearly proven that they don't give a fuck about us.

The only time they'll care is when it starts hurting their pockets - i.e. boycott games/merchandise/replica.

Extreme? Maybe, Effective? Certainly.

Effective? Hardly. Those of us who purchase merchandise and attend games are worth only a fraction of what the club earns by marketing to Asia. It'll be like a mosquito bite to an elephant.

[The Skipper 20,593]

The biggest thing that pisses me off is how we now sacked our manager just to "get the best out of Torres". Fucking ridiculous.

[Leif 6,006]

Another Spaniard for Mata to play with. This makes me happy.

[xPetrCechx 13,548]

We Don't Want You here, We Don't Want You here, F*ck Off Benitez, We Don't Want You here!

[Severinb 309]

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport

BBC Sport's @Pearcesport on @BBCNews Channel: "All the signs are that within 12 hours Rafa Benitez will be the new Chelsea manager." #CFC

[HRiver 1,512]

I already miss him

[Joker10 946]

Only a matter of time now.

So media speculation is what you are going by. Going by past hiring, they always get it wrong. Expect the unexpected from the Chelsea board.