CHOULO19 24,332 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 http://www.fulhamchr..._medium=twitterThey are but may not return just yet.I know but it means they will probably be back for Sunderland which is a huge boost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I know but it means they will probably be back for Sunderland which is a huge boost.And if not for Sunderland, then definitely we may count on them in Japan which is way more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edetarod 2,155 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 make no mistake guys, we ARE out of this competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicrico 175 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Isn't ironic that the two guys who the team are trying to leave out in the hope someone takes charge, are the only two who can provide leadership?We're one of the most fucked up clubs in WORLD football. Thats not me talking off the cuff either. Thats fact. Its a fucking circus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I don't think 'Leadership' will do much. JT wil help but if you think Lampard will drastically change things you are mistaken. That reasoning is merely a coping mechanism. Lampard played many times before and his 'Leadership' was not enough to cover for his declining abilities and athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corner 456 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Isn't ironic that the two guys who the team are trying to leave out in the hope someone takes charge, are the only two who can provide leadership?We're one of the most fucked up clubs in WORLD football. Thats not me talking off the cuff either. Thats fact. Its a fucking circusI agree.Most successful managers always consider personality when signing a player. But how long has it been at Chelsea since a manager has even been allowed to be in charge of transfers? Our board (or Emenalo) is great at spotting talent, analyzing ability and reading player statistics but seems to completely forget about how personalities affect a team. We've done brilliantly to sign a lot of young and promising talents over the past while, but none are leaders. The board may not want to sign players who are approaching their thirties anymore but there are players in their mid-twenties out there that are born leaders. One example that comes to mind is Mamadou Sakho, PSG's 22 year old centre-back and captain.Let's face it, the likes of Oscar and Hazard are not leaders and more than likely never will be. Juan Mata has pretty much stepped up as our leader on the pitch this season with Lampard and Terry being out for the majority of the season so far. As a goalkeeper, Petr Cech can only do so much in terms of leadership. I can only hope we see Guardiola or Mourinho (or any good tactician with great man-management skills) in the dugout next season at Stamford Bridge. In football, man-management is just as important as being tactically astute and the board are fooling themselves if they think otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary gordon 1,777 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Like the rest if us, I'll be watching the juve/shaktar match. We will probably not sign anybody if we don't go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaKid10 35 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I really believe Shakhtar will beat Juventus. But us beating Nordsjaelland in this state is going to be hard. But I really think we can pull this off. I know im optimistic but I think it will happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
couris 232 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 hazard and Oscar are 21 and people expect them to be leaders..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishC300 1,865 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I really believe Shakhtar will beat Juventus. But us beating Nordsjaelland in this state is going to be hard. But I really think we can pull this off. I know im optimistic but I think it will happen.Look at what's happened to our club. Beating a team like Nordsjaelland at home is something to be really optimistic about! Lol wtf is going on at Chelsea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corner 456 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 hazard and Oscar are 21 and people expect them to be leaders.....No. You've misunderstood completely. No one expects them to be leaders. What I was getting at was that the board seem to forget about player personalities and have not signed any leaders over the past few years which is why we're left with none when Terry and Lampard are injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 i am having such a bad feeling about this game Hopefully, we can turn it around, but the whole image of Rafa being in the dugout is still hard to comprehend - if he can get Torres scoring, maybe it will get easier, otherwise, another step backwards which i don't think the club could step forawrd till the end of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 How many of you believe the game in Donetsk will be fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRiver 1,512 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 How many of you believe the game in Donetsk will be fixed?*raises hand* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSunshine 672 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I just hope Roman has promised Shakhtar's players a healthy bonus if they beat Juventus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 How many of you believe the game in Donetsk will be fixed?A boring draw is written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 How many of you believe the game in Donetsk will be fixed?I still believe in honesty, therefore I put 1 pound on Donetsk winning it, together with other games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I still believe in honesty, therefore I put 1 pound on Donetsk winning it, together with other games.I believe in honesty, not when it involves the Shakthar Owner and Juventus though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 1. Dutch referee Bas Nijhuis(who?!) will officiate the Chelsea v Nordsjaelland game this Wednesday at Stamford Bridge.2. Bas Nijhuis has only taken charge of 2 Champions League matches prior to this upcoming one.3. Chelsea have played Danish opposition twice at Stamford Bridge - both against FC Copenhagen - and yet to achieve a victory - P2 D2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
communicate 2,703 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I still believe in honesty, therefore I put 1 pound on Donetsk winning it, together with other games.It has nothing to do with honesty. It is in the best interest for both team to play for draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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