Baba Rahman

[Parky 739]

Does Jose still remember Ashley Cole's height? The world's best LB at his peak. Sometimes Jose needs to stop making pathetic excuses.

[Spike 12,049]

Why is this 'height issue' even being discussed with any credence anymore? I think everyone took it too literally.

[Spike 12,049]

Dude - no joking allowed

That Spike notorious for never joking. Damn bastard he is.

[Clockwork 1,794]

Why is this 'height issue' even being discussed with any credence anymore? I think everyone took it too literally.

Indeed, Mourinho is not that stupid. No respectful person would have such belief. Many factors goes into defending set pieces, height ranks very low on the list.

more likely Mourinho just does not rate Baba.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Am I the only one who thinks that that's how Jose genuinely thinks?

Obviously there is a lot more attention now because of the situation but he's said the same thing before at least on a couple of occasions and no one gave it another thought.

[didierforever 7,349]

Am I the only one who thinks that that's how Jose genuinely thinks?

Obviously there is a lot more attention now because of the situation but he's said the same thing before at least on a couple of occasions and no one gave it another thought.

totally agree. dont see any other reason for actually sticking with iva and not giving baba a chance.

[zakhov 253]

Am I the only one who thinks that that's how Jose genuinely thinks?

Obviously there is a lot more attention now because of the situation but he's said the same thing before at least on a couple of occasions and no one gave it another thought.

If height was an issue, then why did he sign A. Cole instead of sticking with Bridge/Del Horno?

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Bitch please. I was saying it since I've started posting here. I don't need someone to admit something as clear when I have facts.

Ferreira at Porto, Gallas, Huth, Del Horno and Ferreira at Chelsea then Chivu, Santon and Maicon at Inter and finally Ramos and Arbeloa at Real.

He always has to have one tall full-back to cover one side of the backpost. Height is indeed merit here. I bet even if he stayed at Real and Carvalaj would come back he would still play Arbeloa over him.

That thinking is straight from Tony Pullis' book. Maybe that's why they're so much friends now. I don't have a problem with it as long as that full-back is as good as Maicon who was PERFECT in his prime and ticked that height requirement. But if we're starting Huths and recently Ivanovics just for the sake of height it upsets me greatly.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

If height was an issue, then why did he sign A. Cole instead of sticking with Bridge/Del Horno?

And even made Marcelo one of the best full-backs in Europe ? He needs ONE tall full-back, the other one can be 'normal'.

It's clear, no discussion.

Jay Dasilva will have hard time. He is so good but Ola Aina is physical beast and now is promoted to the first team. Even though Jay is 10x player as Aina he won't stand a chance in comparison under current manager.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

If height was an issue, then why did he sign A. Cole instead of sticking with Bridge/Del Horno?

Because we had people like Lampard, Drogba, Essien, Ballack, Ferreira...etc. and obviously JT and Carvalho. The point is not have tall fullbacks, the point is to have at least 5 tall physically strong outfield players as not to get dominated in the air.

Also, I've only heard him say this since his return so he may not have had that 'strategy' the first time here.

[lucio 5,418]

Because we had people like Lampard, Drogba, Essien, Ballack, Ferreira...etc. and obviously JT and Carvalho. The point is not have tall fullbacks, the point is to have at least 5 tall physically strong outfield players as not to get dominated in the air.

Also, I've only heard him say this since his return so he may not have had that 'strategy' the first time here.

i don't think he actually believes it, he just want's to justify playing ivanovic. and just swap cesc for rlc/mikel ,if he really does think like that.,

[The Power 147]

What the fuck is everyone talking about? Did I miss Mourinho say something about Baba's height? I've spent like the last week wondering why everyone keeps talking about Baba's height.

[MefiX19 1,092]

What the fuck is everyone talking about? Did I miss Mourinho say something about Baba's height? I've spent like the last week wondering why everyone keeps talking about Baba's height.

He said that we need 6 players in set piece, or we are dead, but with Baba we have 4.

[stroey 2,525]

 

What the fuck is everyone talking about? Did I miss Mourinho say something about Baba's height? I've spent like the last week wondering why everyone keeps talking about Baba's height.

 

Mourinho said: "Look, because Baba Rahman arrived in the last day, because he doesnt know what it is to play in this kind of championship.

"He had no pre-season with us. He needs time to learn, he needs time to adapt.

"At the same time, every team, except Maccabi Tel Aviv, is a team of giants. And if you dont have a minimum of five tall players good in the air, you are dead in set-pieces.

"When I play Azpilicueta on the right and Baba Rahman on the left and I dont play Ivanovic, I have only three, not even four. So we have to think about all the details. And I think about all the details."

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/468540/Jose-Mourinho-not-picking-Chelsea-major-summer-signings

[Parky 739]

Leaping, heading and marking ability is much more important than height. Does Jose remember Cannavaro or Puyol?

[mccg 1,528]

Great work again from the Cfc board ffs , since A.Cole we havnt had a natural world class lb. To go into the season again with this defensive unit was a disaster waiting to happen,we got lucky with injuries abit last season but with the likes of Jt&Ivan a year older and spending 17mill approx on Baba no wonder the defence+rest of problems we have had grrrr

[Pacquiao 1,834]

lets see what the cry babies are saying now about Mourinho not giving this guy a chance???

[Tautvix 1,321]

Very very poor.