The Mourinho Thread

[quickpassnmove 924]

Klopp may well like to do it but that current Liverpool team are not very good at it over 90 minutes

that's true.

I think though that the abysmal time will end with a sacking soon enough.

The January window does require an ascending CM or possibly a top-notch CM. Seems like every summer I want two CMs and two fullbacks, and in the end Chelsea sign only ONE out of four players needed in those positions. signed one Matic in a January then a Fabregas two summers ago, so Chelsea still run on one leg in CM, with Matic as the only possible top-notch box-to-box CM who can do it all. this past summer: Rahman, full stop. hard to tell what the hell people (management, board, director etc) see in such a mediocre squad from back-to-front.

[kobematabryant 400]

If there is one manager in Chelsea's history that deserves a chance to turn this season around till the end of the season, it's Jose Mourinho.

* Chelsea: 4 League titles won in the last 10 years, 3 won by Jose. (75%)

* Jose: 5 full seasons at Chelsea, won 3 league titles (60% success rate) + 3 League Cups and 1 FA cup

* The longest unbeaten home record in the EPL, 77 games. (ended by an undeserved penalty vs Sunderland)

Fine if you say the majority of this is history and happened last decade, then only judge him on his second spell:

* 2 full season, 1 EPL (50% success rate) + a League cup beating Liverpool + Spurs

* never lost a big game in the league in 2013-14, beat Liverpool, United, City, Arsenal, Spurs etc.

* lead from the start in the league in 2014-15 till the end, 274 days, a record

* won the league by 16 (13) points when it mattered, ended with a difference of 8 points.

* recorded the fewest losses in all competitions in 2014-15

* didn't lose at home in 2014-15

* won the COC final, after getting hammered 5-3 by Spurs earlier in the competition.

Remember this moment? He loves us, he loves Chelsea, he is one of us.

5 full seasons and 3 league titles, if he doesn't deserve time till the end of the season to turn this around, who does?

Chelsea need more fans like you.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

(Long post full of pictures so won't quote it)

Nice. I'm ready for a fight till the end !

But then I see the same unimaginative, jaded side with no purpose in attack. All the fighting spirit is gone after 10 mins

[Essien19 1,415]

If there is one manager in Chelsea's history that deserves a chance to turn this season around till the end of the season, it's Jose Mourinho.

.....

Remember this moment? He loves us, he loves Chelsea, he is one of us.

5 full seasons and 3 league titles, if he doesn't deserve time till the end of the season to turn this around, who does?

Spont on, absolutely loving your post.

Hope there is more to come. [emoji2]

[lucio 5,418]

No but but buts , we are 15th and playing like Charlton. Sentiment and former glories doesn't get you out of trouble. Need 2 massive wins and superb football.

[DavidEU 2,023]

Chelsea need more fans like you.

Think the majority of us share this view. I don't know one fan outside of TC that wants Jose gone.

[Jype 6,398]

Think the majority of us share this view. I don't know one fan outside of TC that wants Jose gone.

Yep, I've noticed that the opinions of fans on social media are a lot different than those of match goers.

[zolayes 14,489]

But but he is specialist in failure. Lol

well that particular quote of his seems to be back firing ...

[DavidEU 2,023]

Yep, I've noticed that the opinions of fans on social media are a lot different than those of match goers.

The same could of been said about Ancelotti, Robbie and even AVB before they were sacked. In fact the only match goer I know of that wanted them gone at the time was Roman.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I disagree....there has been a marked improvement on the pitch with effort, general team play etc.

Even down to 10 men we looked better than West Ham and more likely to go on and win it at times.

From the first couple games where we looked lathargic to now is like chalk and cheese

West Ham was one game, I'd be wary to say there's been a clear improvement just yet.

[Essien19 1,415]

But but he is specialist in failure. Lol

You win some, you lose some, thats what football is about.

Van Gaal, Wenger, Pellegrini all of them have in common that they would kill for being the current Champions of England and Curling Cup winners.

Seeing who are the real specialists in failure is plain and simple.

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

If there is one manager in Chelsea's history that deserves a chance to turn this season around till the end of the season, it's Jose Mourinho.

* Chelsea: 4 League titles won in the last 10 years, 3 won by Jose. (75%)

* Jose: 5 full seasons at Chelsea, won 3 league titles (60% success rate) + 3 League Cups and 1 FA cup

* The longest unbeaten home record in the EPL, 77 games. (ended by an undeserved penalty vs Sunderland)

Fine if you say the majority of this is history and happened last decade, then only judge him on his second spell:

* 2 full season, 1 EPL (50% success rate) + a League cup beating Liverpool + Spurs

* never lost a big game in the league in 2013-14, beat Liverpool, United, City, Arsenal, Spurs etc.

* lead from the start in the league in 2014-15 till the end, 274 days, a record

* won the league by 16 (13) points when it mattered, ended with a difference of 8 points.

* recorded the fewest losses in all competitions in 2014-15

* didn't lose at home in 2014-15

* won the COC final, after getting hammered 5-3 by Spurs earlier in the competition.

Remember this moment? He loves us, he loves Chelsea, he is one of us.

5 full seasons and 3 league titles, if he doesn't deserve time till the end of the season to turn this around, who does?

FINALLY! Someone who is willing to remember the good he has done for us at a situation like this.

Brilliant post mate. Now just be prepared for this is Chelsea FC not Mourinho FC posts.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

well that particular quote of his seems to be back firing ...

if he doesnt win anything for 10 years...then maybe so.

Its a long back fire and could be 9 years to go

[Rhino's Skin 972]

West Ham was one game, I'd be wary to say there's been a clear improvement just yet.

the original quote was zero improvement which I questioned as there has been better than zero since Porto.

You said 1 step forward 2 back since which in basic maths insinuates we have gone backwards since then to which I disagreed.

I stand by my point....there has been an improvement in general play since Porto...not much, but better than none at all

[Clockwork 1,794]

Think the majority of us share this view. I don't know one fan outside of TC that wants Jose gone.

Yep, I've noticed that the opinions of fans on social media are a lot different than those of match goers.

That is not surprising, it is called conformity. Most are afraid to express an opinion That differs from the norm or the majority. It is humans biggest fear to be shunned and outcasted.

Some stay silent, most confirm to the norm, and very few go against the norm.

[zolayes 14,489]

LOOL u are comparing Arsene with Mourinho????

well he shoots his mouth off much less

[DavidEU 2,023]

That is not surprising, it is called conformity. Most are afraid to express an opinion That differs from the norm or the majority. It is humans biggest fear to be shunned and outcasted.

Some stay silent, most confirm to the norm, and very few goes against the norm.

I don't think that's true. Most of my group of friends and people I sit near at football come out with all kinds of bollocks that I disagree with.

[stroey 2,525]

Jose Mourinho knew Chelsea had big problems in the summer, says former Blues winger Pat Nevin

"To be fair to Jose, he knew they don't just have problems, but big problems - that is why he tried to sign six players in the summer," he told Goal.

"There are structural issues that need addressing. For instance, John Stones and Paul Pogba were expensive targets, which hints at concerns with the strength of the starting XI."

"The squad achieved beyond their wildest dreams last season, but that was never going to continue.

"For whatever reason he was not able to get all the players he wanted in during the summer and the form of some of his big names from last season has let him down.

"[Diego] Costa came back after the summer looking unfit, perhaps even overweight, and Eden Hazard is not the player he once was. Add to the mix the fact that John Terry is another season older and the problems mount up."

"As we know, they [Chelsea] have been successful for 10 to 15 years by chopping and changing, but this time they should keep faith in him. His track record demands that - whether they are top four or bottom half, give him time to sort it out.

"Chelsea are experiencing a small bump just now, but it could get much bigger if they panic and look to replace the most successful manager in their history."

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/jose-mourinho-knew-chelsea-had-big-problems-in-the-summer-says-former-blues-winger-pat-nevin-a3100496.html