Closed Man City 2-0 Chelsea

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Mourinho: If Chelsea Can’t Win The League, I’d Like Liverpool To Win It

Probably because of Rodgers. I like Rodgers but hate that club, rather City win

[Barbara 15,149]

@Barbara, I have absolutely no intention of putting down Oscar here in any way, just to clarify. Just find it strange that despite Mourinho said he wants to build the team with Oscar as the No.10, like the focal point in the team. Of course, Mourinho would not tie himself down to that and change his approach when necessary but the issue with that is if the counter attacking game plan is thrown out of the window like today after we conceded so early, then it becomes a problem when you have someone like Ramires out wide. He has all the energy, stamina and pace but his horrible lack of ability and skill probably overshadows that particularly when he's out of form like now.

then why keep repeating he hasn't been used in the big matches clearly implying that Mourinho doesn't pick him for reasons? I may have misunderstood you - I have a headache, which is a rare event, maybe I'm not thinking straight after having so many peaks of high fever, so if that's the case I apologize.

Yes, Mourinho said he wants to be build his team around Oscar as a #10, but he's also said many times and implied Hazard is his main guy. I think when he says he wants to build the team around Oscar, I think he means Oscar as the starting point, not the key point. It makes no sense when you see how Hazard has more freedom and many times Oscar drops deep - to help others. If he was supposed to be the kind of #10 that wasn't only the starting point of building the team, but the center of the team, the main guy that had everything gravitating around him, we'd see that in the tactics, but we don't.

Mourinho shouldn't play Oscar - because I think he has a good strategy playing away against those attack experts like City. Replacing him with a Ramires is worse than playing Oscar - with only average pace - imo. Ramires is fast, but he destroys about 80% (if not more) of the attacks he breaks with his pace. So what's the point? I think we improved slightly when Oscar was in the team, despite not having any pace.

I guess I agree with this post of yours, I don't with the first - or at least with my interpretation of the first... my head hurts way too much for me to try to understand that, lol, but as I said, my apologies if I misunderstood you. I really thought you were trying to mine Oscar's importance to Mourinho. He's very important, not the most important, and also far from being irreplaceable or absolute in team. He isn't consistent, decisive or even ready for that. And still when he's all those, I still believe Hazard will be a couple of steps ahead of him and will continue to be the main attraction.

[Benches not the shed 77]

I ain't saying it was his fault but in my opinion Peter Cech is on his last legs at Chelsea.... I seen Mikel in Central London the other week while I was driving, a fella stopped to get a a picture taken with him, my only regret is that I didn't mount the pavement and Iron him out.

[bababoom 4,478]

We cannot have anymore slip ups like today and against West Brom, blame it on the players being tired or whatever, if we want to win the league we have to look interested in actually winning...

0 shots on target says it all really.

[CMS 382]

Yes but unless its given it doesnt matter. When I see players stopped running because they know its offside it pisses me off. Not like linesman have never made mistakes.

Sitting in your living room and watching a slowed down or frozen screen (Screen shot) instant replay is not the same as game speed. The BPL is is the fastest paced league in the world. That time delay is a fraction of fraction of a milisecond.

[TrippingStep 336]

Some players have played too much since december. And our play is very taxing for players like Ramires, Willian Hazard, Oscar (even if he has missed some games).

[Liquidator 5,176]

You missed the point. Jeez! must I have to break down everything to some folks? I merely said Jose was trying to play safe and not put everything out there, so he wouldn't have to play every three days. Being out of the FA cup now gives him more time to prepare for important cups. Contrary to most, I think his priority is The BPL and the champions league. He's very clever at masking his real goals and intentions. Pelelgrini was playing with emotions and got suckered in into a rivalry that didn't really exist. He put too much into a cup that carries less weight. If you have watched Jose's teams long enough, you will be able to tell when he really wnats to go out for the win at all costs.

Jose is a winner. He isn't a guy who wants to accept second best, ever. He considers the FA Cup important, he was explaining that in his press conference yesterday. If he was 'playing safe' and 'not putting everything out there' then why did he not play Schwarzer? Why did he risk Cahill? Why did he play Matic, Azpilicueta, Hazard, Eto'o, Willian and Ramires? The mind boggles...

[Stats 7,153]

Face it city have extremely good squad depth somthing we don't have. Their players where fresh and it shows by Today's result. Top 4 is our priority and then the summer transfer window anything else is a bonus.

There is no difference in squad depth. We have players worth millions on the bench just like City and some players cannot even get on our bench due to our squad depth. We should be aiming for top 2 really. Got kinder fixtures than the rest, a good squad and a perfect manager. They just were the better team today. Simply that.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

You missed the point. Jeez! must I have to break down everything to some folks? I merely said Jose was trying to play safe and not put everything out there, so he wouldn't have to play every three days. Being out of the FA cup now gives him more time to prepare for important cups. Contrary to most, I think his priority is The BPL and the champions league. He's very clever at masking his real goals and intentions. Pelelgrini was playing with emotions and got suckered in into a rivalry that didn't really exist. He put too much into a cup that carries less weight. If you have watched Jose's teams long enough, you will be able to tell when he really wnats to go out for the win at all costs.

Yet we are the one's who ended up playing our first team while they did not play their 1st choice starting 11.

[Vybz Kartel 1,613]

The thing about chelsea is when they play terrible they play really terrible and win like other teams do which is really concerning

[Starman60 1,343]

Ok. Mourino shook the hornets nest and they really stung back tonight. They learned to mark tight and high up the field, and they never really let us play. So., although we were complete shite, you have to give City credit for their game plan.

Now lets move on and win the League :blue scalf:

[duo11bluecl 207]

And why would Man City's game against Barca matter at all to Mourinho?

Because our fan would think of any excuse to defend him no matter what? Ranging from the players errors to mindset and all that, no one thought about his crap half heart containment tonight?

[duo11bluecl 207]

Probably because of Rodgers. I like Rodgers but hate that club, rather City win

Haha could see Jose throwing away our game at Anfield with these sort of performance if we are out of it then and they are still in even though it is unlikely

[TrippingStep 336]

Ok. Mourino shook the hornets nest and they really stung back tonight. They learned to mark tight and high up the field, and they never really let us play. So., although we were complete shite, you have to give City credit for their game plan.

Now lets move on and win the League :blue scalf:

With our back 4 very static in the build-up, they could mark us tight and even cut passing lanes as they know our back line doesn't run into midfield to open things.

[Liquidator 5,176]

Couldn't stand Liverpool winning the league. That cuntrocket Rodgers is already so far up his own arse that he's ingesting stomach acid.

[Jase 43,479]

then why keep repeating he hasn't been used in the big matches clearly implying that Mourinho doesn't pick him for reasons? I may have misunderstood you - I have a headache, which is a rare event, maybe I'm not thinking straight after having so many peaks of high fever, so if that's the case I apologize.

Yes, Mourinho said he wants to be build his team around Oscar as a #10, but he's also said many times and implied Hazard is his main guy. I think when he says he wants to build the team around Oscar, I think he means Oscar as the starting point, not the key point. It makes no sense when you see how Hazard has more freedom and many times Oscar drops deep - to help others. If he was supposed to be the kind of #10 that wasn't only the starting point of building the team, but the center of the team, the main guy that had everything gravitating around him, we'd see that in the tactics, but we don't.

Mourinho shouldn't play Oscar - because I think he has a good strategy playing away against those attack experts like City. Replacing him with a Ramires is worse than playing Oscar - with only average pace - imo. Ramires is fast, but he destroys about 80% (if not more) of the attacks he breaks with his pace. So what's the point? I think we improved slightly when Oscar was in the team, despite not having any pace.

I guess I agree with this post of yours, I don't with the first - or at least with my interpretation of the first... my head hurts way too much for me to try to understand that, lol, but as I said, my apologies if I misunderstood you. I really thought you were trying to mine Oscar's importance to Mourinho. He's very important, not the most important, and also far from being irreplaceable or absolute in team. He isn't consistent, decisive or even ready for that. And still when he's all those, I still believe Hazard will be a couple of steps ahead of him and will continue to be the main attraction.

Should take a rest then and perhaps I could help you with that..

[xPetrCechx 13,578]

One pointless lose to city, and you act like the world ends.

[Special Juan 28,182]

Lads, please don't go into panic mode. It wasn't great but we haven't lost points, City where better and we played poor.

Move on.

[Barbara 15,149]

Should take a rest then and perhaps I could help you with that..

only if you bring kitties with you

[CMS 382]

Jose is a winner. He isn't a guy who wants to accept second best, ever. He considers the FA Cup important, he was explaining that in his press conference yesterday. If he was 'playing safe' and 'not putting everything out there' then why did he not play Schwarzer? Why did he risk Cahill? Why did he play Matic, Azpilicueta, Hazard, Eto'o, Willian and Ramires? The mind boggles...

Just because I name certain players to my squad does not mean diddly, it depends on the game instructions. Obviously you don't understand the tactical aspects of the game. The coaches instructions determines the way the team plays not the line up. Does taking out your only striker at half time and putting in a pint sized winger in at half time when you're chasing the score and game sound like someone trying hard to win and score goals?