The Board

[11Drogba 2,000]

I don't believe any of this criteria has any relevance on what a director of football does. Being a balon d'or winner or not has no bearing on the capability of an individual in regards to this job.

Juventus and Bayern board think differently obviously. These are the clubs who spent much more wisely than us btw.

Of course not every Ballon D'or winner would become a great football director, but these players were not just talented, but also hardworking leaders/directors on the pitch and the teams (national and club) they led were successful both in domestic and international competitions.

[stroey 2,525]

moved

[bethos1 802]

The person who was in charge of the transfers this summer should be fired as soon as possible, I still can't believe why we didn't strengthen our squad.

[stroey 2,525]

Chelsea transfer guru Michael Emenalo 'fighting for his job after disastrous start to season'

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-transfer-guru-michael-emenalo-6807860

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelsea transfer guru Michael Emenalo 'fighting for his job after disastrous start to season'

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-transfer-guru-michael-emenalo-6807860

The same logic should be applied to Emenalo as with Mourinho: one poor spell should not overshadow a previously prosperous relationship.

[Special Juan 28,091]

The same logic should be applied to Emenalo as with Mourinho: one poor spell should not overshadow a previously prosperous relationship.

I agree, but this should be a massive lesson learnt and I hope that Emenalo has been spoken too about it. The previous season saw us do business so quickly that the squad was settled and new players bedded in with immediate effect. There was no need to change tact or outlook just because we won the title, but I think the board, JM and the players are very guilty of resting on their laurels in a big, big way.

[the wes 7,212]

Was Emenalo behind Djilobodji and hector sigining???

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Was Emenalo behind Djilobodji and hector sigining???

who else? Mourinho said he did not know the players but a person he trusts and who is in charge of transfers acquired them aka the technical director.

[iseah100 5,612]

He sold Mata, KDB, Andre, Salah, and Luiz. Fire him.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Hahaha back to Emenalo hey, poor guy can't catch a break

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Emenalo signed Hazard, Oscar, Azpilicueta, Salah, Zouma, De Bruyne, Courtois, Lukaku in a span of a few years. Not his fault our manager sold half and can't develop the remaining. I'd blame Mourinho but we were stupid for bringing him in with such a talented squad in place.

A few short term signings later and that incredibly gifted 12/13 squad has been completely dismantled.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Good. He is not untouchable. He should take the blame too.

Lol lets blame everybody except the manager right

[the wes 7,212]

Lol lets blame everybody except the manager right

i blame the ballboys for not giving the ball quick enough to the players (wee joke)

[cosmicway 1,333]

The person who was in charge of the transfers this summer should be fired as soon as possible, I still can't believe why we didn't strengthen our squad.

That person ain't the board.

Not in British type of management at any rate.

The boards only give info relevant to the budget to the managers.

[Ossie the King 634]

So Michael Emenalo....is he now the chief architect of what our philosophy should be? Is that who is now the most senior footballing mind at the club?

What a fucking joke.