The Mourinho Thread

[Fernando 6,585]

Good change up.

Even if they end up sucking at least giving it a go.

[yuvala 2,167]

How convient to do this against Maccabi .. I hope Baba atleast can retain his place.

[didierforever 7,349]

Just to be clear once again, you are saying (with all the elegance we know you for) that all underperforming players should have been replaced by youngsters and squad players, which at this time would mean at least half of the team, to play in the premiere league against millionaires.... Really?!

It's not that I find the whole idea crazy, but rather that it has been done/tried before and it never works. I've seen it done a number of times and it fails for a number of reasons including the obvious fact that the senior players, highest salaries, hold power (again in a number of ways).

So what you want cant happen.

Btw did you watch the video? Do you think team selection is the only variable? Do you think really that Jose is not making changes even though the same players start? Wow!

simple changes... nothing more. and look at the massive difference in the performance. yes, the opponent is just "tel aviv", but its the first time we have even looked decent on the pitch. simply by dropping 3 of our 4 biggest underperformers/

[bluephoenix 1,131]

I want Mourinho to win CL with as well. I just hope he can bounce back and silence all his critics and prove that he is good tactically and at motivating the players

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

simple changes... nothing more. and look at the massive difference in the performance. yes, the opponent is just "tel aviv", but its the first time we have even looked decent on the pitch. simply by dropping 3 of our 4 biggest underperformers/

Means f.a though because we all know all the 'old guards' will be back this weekend, Baba and everyone else will be dropped for the usual big name players as usual.

[didierforever 7,349]

Means f.a though because we all know all the 'old guards' will be back this weekend, Baba and everyone else will be dropped for the usual big name players as usual.

we can hope until 4.15pm saturday (IST), that this is not the case.

[Henrique 9,133]

simple changes... nothing more. and look at the massive difference in the performance. yes, the opponent is just "tel aviv", but its the first time we have even looked decent on the pitch. simply by dropping 3 of our 4 biggest underperformers/

To be honest if there wasn't a "massive difference in the perfomance" in a game against Tel Aviv, Mourinho should be sacked minutes after the game.

Waiting for the Arsenal game.

[Henrique 9,133]

Means f.a though because we all know all the 'old guards' will be back this weekend, Baba and everyone else will be dropped for the usual big name players as usual.

Indeed. I'm expecting the usual Azpi, Cahill, Terry, Ivanovic; Matic, Fabregas; Hazard + 2 players; Costa in the game against Arsenal.

[Styles 9,790]

To be honest if there wasn't a "massive difference in the perfomance" in a game against Tel Aviv, Mourinho should be sacked minutes after the game.

Waiting for the Arsenal game.

Exactly.

Taking anything from tonight's game would be foolish when the standard of the opposition is terrible.

[Melanicus 5,208]

Class from all the supporters at the Bridge chanting Mourinho's name. You could see it meant a lot to him.

Come on Chelsea. Our season starts now.

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

What the supporters were singing at the Bridge. All that matters.

[Fernando 6,585]

What the supporters were singing at the Bridge. All that matters.

No what the owner and board think it what matters most.

I know we will bounce back and do okay, maybe even good. But I would still say to get a different manager afterwards regardless how we end.

But if the board is okay with the fubtol we play, his controversy and all that stuff then good. If they are going to stick by like Arsenal does with Wenger then good.

[bluephoenix 1,131]

Class from all the supporters at the Bridge chanting Mourinho's name. You could see it meant a lot to him.

Come on Chelsea. Our season starts now.

does any one have a clip for that and what was his reaction to that ?

[Fernando 6,585]

It seems his decision to axe few players paid off. He is the best coach for this club and the support that he received from supporters was really great.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. One day does not makes a trend.

Needs to be sustain in the coming games.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves. One day does not makes a trend.

Needs to be sustain in the coming games.

But we are going in right direction.

Small steps...

[kmk108 1,186]

Forget about this weekend. Tonight was great, and for the first time this season, we have something great to celebrate.

Tomorrow we turn to Arsenal, but for the rest of the day, be happy most was well.

[Polo7 3,496]

Looks like those who hate Mourinho are just the vocal minority. Please Jose please dont play Ivanovic again.

[Milan 17,959]

I hope he learnt today - some players deserve to play, some to be benched. Please Jose tell me you learnt a lesson today.

[Fernando 6,585]

Sure but I invite u to enjoy this moment, why not? 3 points, clean sheet, good performance, fans support the manager.

I'm cautiously optimistic.

My analysis is based on a series of games not just one.

[killer1257 3,282]

I love Mou so much and it would break my heart if he leaves,but he should leave Chelsea if Mou still does not want to play the players who actually deliver on the pitch.

Iva does not deliver.So give Baba,who really is a big talent,his chance.RLC delivered and Mou should give him more chances.Not Mikel.he should give it to RLC because showed how much potential he has.