LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 When Matic performs poorly it means our defenders have to defend for themselves, which they are completely incapable of doing.2/4 anyway lol. I think the reason Mourinho keeps Azpilicueta at LB is because Hazard's defensive burdens aren't as big as Willian's.. Thus he feels he needs to reinforce that left-hand side. I wonder if it would be different if Mourinho placed Hazard on the right of midfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Yes, he has, BUT. Replace Willian for Remy. When Costa isn't playing well, replace him. Give Remy minutes to prove what a good player he is.That's the point. Those things aren't mutually exclusive, both players can be great, and that's why we were excited when we signed both Remy and Costa. One of them isn't getting a fair chance to prove himself.You might think he won't do something like that, but I personally believe he does. Nothing to get upset about, Barbara.You didn't understand... I'm not saying Remy shouldn't be played more, he probably should, what I'm saying is that it's completely nonsense from you to write, and I quote 'Mourinho doesn't want Remy to outshine his agent's (Jorge Mendes) striker, Diego Costa, or even compete with him'That's a ridiculous comment all day and night long. Compete? Outshine? Come on, Remy may deserve more chances, but there's no way in hell he's the level you're making him out to be and even worse, saying José won't play him so Mendes' player still has the spotlight. Even if there was the ill intent in Mourinho's heart - which I assure there isn't - what gain does Mendes have now? Chelsea WONT sell Costa, there's nothing there for Mendes and really, you should be ashamed of implying Mourinho would do such a thing. That's unethical, wrong, unprofessional, nearly a fraud.If that's what you think your manager is capable of I'd respect your comment much more if you asked him to be sacked. If you believe a manager is withholding a player so another player gets the spotlight because of who his manager is and what shared interest they have, you should ask for this manager to be sacked, simple as that.He has a favorite system, has always had, it has nothing to do with who the agent is. I'm not upset, it's secondhand embarrassment to have one of our fans to think as ill of our manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,100 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Mourinho needs to learn to use an ENTIRE squad. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 You didn't understand... I'm not saying Remy shouldn't be played more, he probably should, what I'm saying is that it's completely nonsense from you to write, and I quote 'Mourinho doesn't want Remy to outshine his agent's (Jorge Mendes) striker, Diego Costa, or even compete with him'That's a ridiculous comment all day and night long. Compete? Outshine? Come on, Remy may deserve more chances, but there's no way in hell he's the level you're making him out to be and even worse, saying José won't play him so Mendes' player still has the spotlight. Even if there was the ill intent in Mourinho's heart - which I assure there isn't - what gain does Mendes have now? Chelsea WONT sell Costa, there's nothing there for Mendes and really, you should be ashamed of implying Mourinho would do such a thing. That's unethical, wrong, unprofessional, nearly a fraud.If that's what you think your manager is capable off I'd respect your comment much more if you asked him to be sacked. If you believe a manager is withholding a player so another player gets the spotlight because of who his manager is and what shared interest they have, you should ask for this manager to be sacked, simple as that.Tbf there is some truth in the Mendes-Mou and players connection thing. I remember reading the book by some Spanish Mou hater who talked about how Mou wanted to sign Hugo Ameida(spelling) for Madrid in 10-11 as backup striker just because of their connection with Mendes. Also how he hated Pedro Leon for something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 You didn't understand... I'm not saying Remy shouldn't be played more, he probably should, what I'm saying is that it's completely nonsense from you to write, and I quote 'Mourinho doesn't want Remy to outshine his agent's (Jorge Mendes) striker, Diego Costa, or even compete with him'That's a ridiculous comment all day and night long. Compete? Outshine? Come on, Remy may deserve more chances, but there's no way in hell he's the level you're making him out to be and even worse, saying José won't play him so Mendes' player still has the spotlight. Even if there was the ill intent in Mourinho's heart - which I assure there isn't - what gain does Mendes have now? Chelsea WONT sell Costa, there's nothing there for Mendes and really, you should be ashamed of implying Mourinho would do such a thing. That's unethical, wrong, unprofessional, nearly a fraud.The difference between us on this matter is you think Mourinho can't ever do something like that, you even assure yourself. That's very fair, because we normally agree on a lot of stuff, but I happen to disagree with you on just this one thing. Barbara and LDN Blue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 The difference between us on this matter is you think Mourinho can't ever do something like that, you even assure yourself. That's very fair, because we normally agree on a lot of stuff, but I happen to disagree with you on just this one thing.Not saying I agree or disagree on your notion, but there's definitely political influence on football period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,356 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Terrible performance from the squad as a whole but again, wrong subs for me. Madmax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! supporter 3,088 Posted January 1, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted January 1, 2015 Really someone wants to criticize Jose Mourinho? Really? Someone really wants to get off the ship early?Jose has won 2 of our 4 leagues, before his return, we were playing UEFA LEAGUE !, which is embarrassing in the 4 competitions are alive and we have played this season a spectacular performance, Diego Costa and Jorge Mendes? seriously ?, Yes, Diego is not too well but he has scored 14 goals in Premier League and disown Diego is a big mistake. and of course if someone thinks that our coach Jose Mourinho leaves manipulated by his representative I think that person has not quite understood anything.We really forget that we can still win The Quadruple this year ?. I'm sure if we win The Quadruple then people which they get off the boat now I'm sure they try to get on again when we get through this period of underperformance. We're just tired, when we play our game FA Cup we will have time to recover and regain our high level of start of the season.I hope no one doubts About Jose. He is our leader and although we have failed in our month and a half, we have to be more united than ever. Now is when you see the best supporters, not only when they get victories. I am not a follower of Jose Mourinho and Chelsea just because we win, we are something much bigger than that simple opportunism.Now is the time for us to be together. I keep paddling in our boat, and I never go down. Mourinho's commands, we followed him. didierforever, Mana, stroey and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 He made a mistake, he should have stuck with the lineup that got results at Derby, Stoke and should have at Soton.I just don't understand playing a defensive team in those games, and then opening up for a team with more quality. Muzchap and Madmax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Wouldn't surprise me however if he starts going back to tight defence football again. Maybe this Spurs result is our Sunderland Capital One last season, I fear we will repeat last season's mistake... LDN Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 His stubborness got the best of him today... Matic is completely knackered and needed a rest, Cahill has been poor for about a month, maybe more and needs to sit a few matches, Ivanovic didn't have the legs to cope with the Spurs pace. Muzchap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I posted a while back that this pressure he is under is making him too cautious and then gamble bigAs long as we win something this year - he will get over it - until then a few more ups and downs I reckon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH1988 1,356 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Bad subs, team below par as a whole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 The difference between us on this matter is you think Mourinho can't ever do something like that, you even assure yourself. That's very fair, because we normally agree on a lot of stuff, but I happen to disagree with you on just this one thing.Maybe I'm naive to believe José wouldn't agree to those things, he has such a great character and is so strong willed... also he would make more profit winning the league, using the best players he judges as such than playing someone because of an agent.I'm not denying managers don't play agent players, but this case, this situation and Mourinho's work ethic throughout his whole career just say the opposite. If anything it'd be stupid and if there's one thing I'm absolutely sure is that Mourinho ain't stupidHe's been making mistakes with his selection though, although most of our bench players are off pace and our main issue continue to be the defense. Our attack isn't exactly clinical, but our defense, when exposed, is a nightmare MrExcalibur100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,100 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Bad subs, team below par as a whole.Wrong starting XI. Simple as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Wouldn't surprise me however if he starts going back to tight defence football again. Maybe this Spurs result is our Sunderland Capital One last season, I fear we will repeat last season's mistake...Nothing better than a tight backside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Jose has run the players to the ground. Lack of rotation all season is starting to cost us, the players are tired and it shows. Barbara, laura90, Styles and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlueGuy 1,552 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Nothing better than a tight backside.Yep which will also lead to more 0-0 away to Sunderland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Jose will definitely used this awful game as an excuse to revert to parking the bus in a bid to keep things tight at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Jose has run the players to the ground. Lack of rotation all season is starting to cost us, the players are tired and it shows.Hazard looked like he owns the Duracell factory. Muzchap, Blue Colored Sky and darrus 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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