Tautvix 1,321 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Mourinho was paid 10m a year and he led the team to one point above relegation. Well done indeedNo. And he was sacked for that. What about Emenalo? Is he ever gonna be sacked for doing shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I don't think people understand why we didn't go for a better defender last summer... It's clear the club has set their sights on trying with Stones/Marquinhos again, hence why they brought in a fringe player to cover just in case. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie the King 634 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I don't think people understand why we didn't go for a better defender last summer... It's clear the club has set their sights on trying with Stones/Marquinhos again, hence why they brought in a fringe player to cover just in case. Simple.I think Chelsea supporters are able to understand that, but that's not the issue. He's emblematic of a number of issues like the lack of ambition and ineptitude of some people who hold positions of responsibility at this club, most notably the chap you have in your avatar.Don't know if you've noticed but he's not the most popular guy amongst Chelsea supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I think Chelsea supporters are able to understand that, but that's not the issue. He's emblematic of a number of issues like the lack of ambition and ineptitude of some people who hold positions of responsibility at this club, most notably the chap you have in your avatar.Don't know if you've noticed but he's not the most popular guy amongst Chelsea supporters.I know he's not, but I've defended him for a long time. Think he gets undeserved stick. When people were crooning over the work the board did last season, all the praise seemingly went to Jose, barely any to Mike. Now, after we've had a very poor summer, he's blamed for it which isn't fair because he isn't really the decision maker. His primary function is and always has been to assist the first team manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie the King 634 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 I know he's not, but I've defended him for a long time. Think he gets undeserved stick. When people were crooning over the work the board did last season, all the praise seemingly went to Jose, barely any to Mike. Now, after we've had a very poor summer, he's blamed for it which isn't fair because he isn't really the decision maker. His primary function is and always has been to assist the first team manager.Do you think 'Mike' is competent enough to hold such a position of power at one of the biggest clubs in the world? Do you want him being the guy who oversees our philosophy going forward, because for a couple of days last week he was the most senior 'football man' at the club? That is ridiculous.Last summer we did good business and we did it early. Jose identified his targets and they went through smoothly (under Gourlay, not Gronvskaia it should be noted) but this summer was a failure yet this guy gets away unscathed. Instead we fiddle with the coach's position. To me it's sickening having this guy in charge of so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Do you think 'Mike' is competent enough to hold such a position of power at one of the biggest clubs in the world? Do you want him being the guy who oversees our philosophy going forward, because for a couple of days last week he was the most senior 'football man' at the club? That is ridiculous.Last summer we did good business and we did it early. Jose identified his targets and they went through smoothly (under Gourlay, not Gronvskaia it should be noted) but this summer was a failure yet this guy gets away unscathed. Instead we fiddle with the coach's position. To me it's sickening having this guy in charge of so much.Like I said, he doesn't decide anything, that's higher up. He's merely there to assist the scouting team, youth set up and first team manager. He's not in charge of much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 who the fuck is Mike. do you share tea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie the King 634 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Like I said, he doesn't decide anything, that's higher up. He's merely there to assist the scouting team, youth set up and first team manager. He's not in charge of much at all.So you've defended someone despite acknowledging that they're not in charge of much? If that's the case how can you defend them if the measurables are so hard to see from the outside? And how on Earth can the technical director role of such a big club be described as not 'being in charge of much at all'? That in itself is a damning indictment of the way the club is run is it not? You seem to think he is deserving of more credit whilst absolving him of responsibility.Defend Dorris the canteen lady if you want, I can tell you what she does. You apparently defend Mike and don't know what he does beyond 'assist' Not having a go but you have to see the funny side. You stick him in your avatar to wind people up but don't know much about him, except that he likes to be called Mike apparently. Is he allowed to decide what he's called or is that further up the chain too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 who the fuck is Mike. do you share tea?Yes. Now go make us some tea my tea lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Yes. Now go make us some tea my tea lady.Check these peons questioning King Mike Tha God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 So you've defended someone despite acknowledging that they're not in charge of much? If that's the case how can you defend them if the measurables are so hard to see from the outside? And how on Earth can the technical director role of such a big club be described as not 'being in charge of much at all'? That in itself is a damning indictment of the way the club is run is it not? You seem to think he is deserving of more credit whilst absolving him of responsibility.Defend Dorris the canteen lady if you want, I can tell you what she does. You apparently defend Mike and don't know what he does beyond 'assist' Not having a go but you have to see the funny side. You stick him in your avatar to wind people up but don't know much about him, except that he likes to be called Mike apparently. Is he allowed to decide what he's called or is that further up the chain too?That is exactly why I defend him - the fact that he doesn't actually decide too much - i.e. overseeing our vision, our identity, the managers we bring in etc; this is all decided by the powers above him - when people accuse him of not doing the aforementioned properly... That is exactly why I think the stick he's getting is unfair. The only thing he seems to have quite a bit of authority in is player recruitment (i.e. finding targets the manager and the board have set out for the team). Apart from that, Emenalo isn't your conventional technical/sporting director. I think his role is actually misunderstood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakhov 253 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 That is exactly why I defend him - the fact that he doesn't actually decide too much - i.e. overseeing our vision, our identity, the managers we bring in etc; this is all decided by the powers above him - when people accuse him of not doing the aforementioned properly... That is exactly why I think the stick he's getting is unfair.The only thing he seems to have quite a bit of authority in is player recruitment (i.e. finding targets the manager and the board have set out for the team). Apart from that, Emenalo isn't your conventional technical/sporting director. I think his role is actually misunderstood.He's the appointed punching bag for our supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie the King 634 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 That is exactly why I defend him - the fact that he doesn't actually decide too much - i.e. overseeing our vision, our identity, the managers we bring in etc; this is all decided by the powers above him - when people accuse him of not doing the aforementioned properly... That is exactly why I think the stick he's getting is unfair.The only thing he seems to have quite a bit of authority in is player recruitment (i.e. finding targets the manager and the board have set out for the team). Apart from that, Emenalo isn't your conventional technical/sporting director. I think his role is actually misunderstood.In that case why do we need him? If he's utterly powerless or too gutless to stand up to Roman then that's further proof that he's been promoted far too high. If he's just an empty shirt, what message does that send?You're either defending him because you think he's done a good job (I don't) or you're defending him because despite being in what should be a key position in the club, he's without responsibility. Neither is a case for retaining him and both point to a real blind spot on the part of our owner which should feel you with dread, no?I just don't know how anybody can look at Emenalo or Grant a few years ago and feel happy or secure that they are part of the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Chelsea in talks with Besiktas for Djilobodji http://soccerlens.com/chelsea-in-talks-with-besiktas-for-djilobodji-transfer/184613/?what was the point in sign papy hes going end up like Marin loan out all the time till his contract is done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 In that case why do we need him? If he's utterly powerless or too gutless to stand up to Roman then that's further proof that he's been promoted far too high. If he's just an empty shirt, what message does that send?You're either defending him because you think he's done a good job (I don't) or you're defending him because despite being in what should be a key position in the club, he's without responsibility. Neither is a case for retaining him and both point to a real blind spot on the part of our owner which should feel you with dread, no?I just don't know how anybody can look at Emenalo or Grant a few years ago and feel happy or secure that they are part of the club.This dude has been playing the same tune for the past 4 or 5 day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Papy Djilobodji set to end Chelsea nightmare – Stuttgart interested [L’Equipe] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Papy = the new Winston Bogarde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddish-Blue 2,598 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 15 minutes ago, the wes said: Papy Djilobodji set to end Chelsea nightmare – Stuttgart interested [L’Equipe] I still don't understand why we signed him. This has to be one of the most pointless transfers I've ever seen Also, according to the L'Equipe article, Stuttgart aren't interested in buying, they want a 12-18 month loan deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,753 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 At least give him one fucking game This weekend is a good opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 25 minutes ago, Reddish-Blue said: I still don't understand why we signed him. This has to be one of the most pointless transfers I've ever seen Also, according to the L'Equipe article, Stuttgart aren't interested in buying, they want a 12-18 month loan deal Because we failed in our targers and needed an emergency player just jncase of a crisis. 17 minutes ago, nyikolajevics said: At least give him one fucking game This weekend is a good opportunity. He got some minutes against Walsall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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