The Mourinho Thread

[stroey 2,525]

Jose Mourinho future: Chelsea manager realises Porto defeat in Champions League could be fatal

Roman Abramovich still wants to keep Jose Mourinho as manager despite Chelsea suffering an eighth league defeat of a miserable season on Saturday, but there is a growing fear in the club’s higher circles that Champions League elimination on Wednesday could force the owner’s hand.

Sources have told The Independent there has been widespread belief around both Mourinho and the club in the last week that he has got past the worst of the crisis and that “the storm is over” – as was reflected in the manager’s upbeat mood in his press conference before the Bournemouth game. Yet a 1-0 defeat to a Glenn Murray goal has caused doubt to resurface, and Chelsea must now avoid defeat to Porto at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday to ensure they reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Although the possibility of sacking Mourinho has at least been discussed at the top level of the club a few times this season, Abramovich has remained strong in his belief that the Portuguese should be given time to turn things around, partially because the owner wants Chelsea to start doing things differently and partially because of the lack of options.

To strengthen that position, the club is willing to make significant funds available for a shake-up in the transfer window next month. Mourinho recently played down the idea of new purchases, but it is known that he feels the squad is too small – leading to an over-reliance on core players which has played into this season’s bad start – that he wants another central defender and to greatly enhance his attack.

There is an acknowledgement at the top of the club that the lack of forward options has not helped Mourinho, especially since he seems to have resolved defensive issues, despite the somewhat chaotic nature of Murray’s winner on Saturday. Diego Costa is the only top-class forward they have, but his poor form led the manager to start him on the bench again on Saturday, putting Eden Hazard up front once more. Beyond that, Loïc Rémy is not seen as a starter, and the club will look to move Radamel Falcao on in January.

It has meant that, even though Chelsea have started to keep clean sheets again, they are barely scoring. The champions have got only one goal in their last four league games, so the club will look to aid Mourinho next month.

Chelsea have been monitoring Alex Teixeira of Shakhtar Donetsk, and their hand has been strengthened by the Ukrainian club’s elimination from the Champions League, but Mourinho’s side could yet find themselves in a similar situation.

A draw against Porto on Wednesday would definitely put the English champions into the next round, but the concern is that their home form has been so poor, and they have already been beaten by inferior sides to the Portuguese at Stamford Bridge this season. It is set to be a nervous night in west London, and some at the club believe that could influence Abramovich’s thinking. The Russian is known to prize the Champions League far above all other competitions, and one factor that has bolstered his belief that Mourinho can turn things around has been that they have stayed on course in that competition.

Defeat could change that, though, and cause another round of intense discussion at the top of the club. It would mark just the second time they have gone out at the group stage since Abramovich took over in 2003.

Mourinho has not been given an ultimatum or anything of the sort, but is aware that Wednesday could be a defining game.

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/jose-mourinho-future-chelsea-manager-realises-porto-defeat-in-champions-league-could-be-fatal-a6762486.html

[bellion 170]

It's amusing to see the number of Mourinho fanboys online who behave very much like sychophants rather than a real Chelsea fan whose allegiance should be towards the club rather than this stinker of a manager.

If it is true that the matchgoing fans are increasingly turning against the so-called Special One at the Bournemouth game, that is hope after all at the Bridge.

Hopefully, the Board negotiates a severance package with Mourinho very soon after seeing that the Mourinho-loving blind bats are reducing in number.

[Kezza 1,965]

JT player/manager?

[Kezza 1,965]

It's amusing to see the number of Mourinho fanboys online who behave very much like sychophants rather than a real Chelsea fan whose allegiance should be towards the club rather than this stinker of a manager.

If it is true that the matchgoing fans are increasingly turning against the so-called Special One at the Bournemouth game, that is hope after all at the Bridge.

Hopefully, the Board negotiates a severance package with Mourinho very soon after seeing that the Mourinho-loving blind bats are reducing in number.

It's not being a fan boy (and quite frankly I disregard anybody's argument who using the term 'fanboy') it's supporting a manager who's going through a rough patch..but now this rough patch is more of a dirty smear which has everyone second guessing whether he can turn it around.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

When the team is in bad form, manager deserves time to get it back on track.

But when the same manager insists with Ivanovic over Azpilicueta, when he claims we need "height" despite we dont have a proper free kick/corner crosser. And when the manager who is all about work rate and off the ball movement and fighting spirit keeps playing Fabregas who is absolute wanker. And when manager doesnt give a chance to RLC (for who said he will be given proper chance) despite our team is out of form for months, then I have my doubts.

We play like shit. We have shit results. We dont evolve youth. We dont improve individualy or on team level. Not to mention all the off-pitch crap we had this season.

Noting wrong with bad form. It comes back and there is little a manager can do. But decisions are all his. And Mou is making bad decision after bad decision for some time now. Its his philosophy. And that wont change.

[xPetrCechx 13,598]

All the newspapers suggest that Jose can lose his job if we will lose to porto...

[bellion 170]

It's not being a fan boy (and quite frankly I disregard anybody's argument who using the term 'fanboy') it's supporting a manager who's going through a rough patch..but now this rough patch is more of a dirty smear which has everyone second guessing whether he can turn it around.

It's crystal clear that the current predicament the club is in is more than just a blip or a bad patch.

Supporting a manager who is making changes and trying new formations and players is a given.

The line is drawn when said manager insists on his stubborn actions with picking under performers (Ivanovic and Fabregas) every single damn game, telling porkies such as blooding youth when Loftus-Cheek has been kicked down the pecking order behind the likes of Mikel and Ramires and being tactically inflexible with the double pivot of Matic and Fabregas.

All the while blaming the refs, the fans, the FA, the press, opposing teams, fellow managers and anyone or anything except himself.

The Mourinho sychopants take it one step futher - they blame Eva for causing the team's downfall! Anything other than their precious "Special One".

Porto will do one over us and hopefully that will be the end of the misery at the Bridge casued by ONE man!

[kingofchelseadom 41]

see ya later Jose. Chelsea to beat Porto? I wont hold my breath.

[bellion 170]

All the newspapers suggest that Jose can lose his job if we will lose to porto...

For once, I hope the press are slam-dunking this!

[Despiadado.Maleante 1,046]

If it meant jose gets sacked I wouldn't mind getting eliminated tbh.

[Kezza 1,965]

It's crystal clear that the current predicament the club is in is more than just a blip or a bad patch.

Supporting a manager who is making changes and trying new formations and players is a given.

The line is drawn when said manager insists on his stubborn actions with picking under performers (Ivanovic and Fabregas) every single damn game, telling porkies such as blooding youth when Loftus-Cheek has been kicked down the pecking order behind the likes of Mikel and Ramires and being tactically inflexible with the double pivot of Matic and Fabregas.

All the while blaming the refs, the fans, the FA, the press, opposing teams, fellow managers and anyone or anything except himself.

The Mourinho sychopants take it one step futher - they blame Eva for causing the team's downfall! Anything other than their precious "Special One".

Porto will do one over us and hopefully that will be the end of the misery at the Bridge casued by ONE man!

Agreed..I've supported him until now only because I thought he'd rectify exactly what you've mentioned but he hasn't and it'clear he won't.

There is alot of sentiment associated with Jose which is making it harder for fans to say enough, it's understandable. However, there is a point where enough is enough and I think the fans views will become more apparent very soon!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Agreed..I've supported him until now only because I thought he'd rectify exactly what you've mentioned but he hasn't and it'clear he won't.

There is alot of sentiment associated with Jose which is making it harder for fans to say enough, it's understandable. However, there is a point where enough is enough and I think the fans views will become more apparent very soon!

100% agreed. I love the bloke to the moon and back, but he's shown no indication that he's going to change it...

[Iggy Doonican 4,187]

It's not being a fan boy (and quite frankly I disregard anybody's argument who using the term 'fanboy') it's supporting a manager who's going through a rough patch..but now this rough patch is more of a dirty smear which has everyone second guessing whether he can turn it around.

A position he's never found himself in his career and there's no second guessing about it he's showing absolutely no sign of turning it around. Chelsea are not in a false position we deserve to be exactly where we are. The bottom line is Mourinho has been found out. When your clutching at straws every week about offside goals or penalties it's embarrassing. We are the reigning champions of England and yet we get outplayed by Bournemouth at the Bridge.

[Rmpr 8,977]

We are so crappy and nothing to lose any gamble we take right now is low risk. Other than getting relegated there is no hope in anything.

So I would sack this clown and get anyone.

Bielsa, sampaoli, Emery, whatever and see how it goes for the rest of the season.

This "clown" gave you 3 League Titles so please have more respect. Yes, he is not doing a good job right now but its absurdly insulting and stupid how you and others are treating Jose Mourinho.

Criticism is one thing, being a plastic glory hunter is another...

[Rmpr 8,977]

It's crystal clear that the current predicament the club is in is more than just a blip or a bad patch.

Supporting a manager who is making changes and trying new formations and players is a given.

The line is drawn when said manager insists on his stubborn actions with picking under performers (Ivanovic and Fabregas) every single damn game, telling porkies such as blooding youth when Loftus-Cheek has been kicked down the pecking order behind the likes of Mikel and Ramires and being tactically inflexible with the double pivot of Matic and Fabregas.

All the while blaming the refs, the fans, the FA, the press, opposing teams, fellow managers and anyone or anything except himself.

The Mourinho sychopants take it one step futher - they blame Eva for causing the team's downfall! Anything other than their precious "Special One".

Porto will do one over us and hopefully that will be the end of the misery at the Bridge casued by ONE man!

Spot on. I couldnt have said better myself.

The reason I stopped supporting Jose is because I dont see change nor the will to do so. Its the same thing week in, week out.

[Miki-Liki 405]

This "clown" gave you 3 League Titles so please have more respect. Yes, he is not doing a good job right now but its absurdly insulting and stupid how you and others are treating Jose Mourinho.

The only thing being insluted is the fans' intelligence by his comments.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Mourinho still in charge at this point, while Ancelotti, RDM and even AVB were fired when the club was in better situation, speaks loud about a board that just doesn't know what they are doing.

The board is refusing to take responsabilities. Its suppa covenient to have Mourinho in charge, he is such a big football character, the press keep saying he is the best ever and that keeping his job is the right thing to do, Jose still is popular with the fans (who usually don't have a clue about what running a football club is about), so Mourinho is the perfect scapegoat, he is the perfect manager for a weak board.

His presence create the false appearence that they are doing things right,. The board just don't have the balls to make bold decisions, like firing Mourinho, or giving support to an unproven manager. There is nothing special in showing Mourinho full support, actually thats the easiest thing to do. When the team is getting Barcelona rejects and selling Mata, KDB, Lukaku, Luiz anc company, Mourinho is behind the whole thing, so who can blame the board? You know, he is Jose Mourinho, so he must know what he is doing, and no one will say a bad word about a club who just let the amazing Mourinho do his job.

If the team face a terrible season, fail to even reach the top 4, don't get UCL football or even Europa League football, again no one will say a bad word about the board. Who can blame a club to giving full support to Jose Mourinho? Probably the best manager ever, best manager in club history, football genius, Special One.

It's a joke he still hasn't been sacked as of Monday.

[Essien19 1,415]

I'm really happy that Roman is standing by his man.

But with all due respect, the atmosphere here is getting ridiculous, Fans calling other Fans fanboys or even worse, very bad and no respect whatsoever.

[Darogba 112]

Just end this misery Roman, please. I haven't enjoyed the football this season and to be honest even if he does turn it around, I'm sick of his football and the shit drama he continuously brings with him. Not worth it in my opinion. Also it's blatantly obvious the players are no longer playing for him and like everyone else hoping the owner gets rid. Watch them magically regain their form as soon Jose is sacked.

He's still in my opinion our greatest ever manager and is responsible for bringing this club and me so much joy and will forever be a legend whatever happens, but it's time to move on now. Bring in Hiddink and let's target a top four(which is still very doable because our rivals simply aren't good enough), a cup run and then let's see what happens at the end of the season.

[stroey 2,525]

It's amusing to see the number of Mourinho fanboys online who behave very much like sychophants rather than a real Chelsea fan whose allegiance should be towards the club rather than this stinker of a manager.

If it is true that the matchgoing fans are increasingly turning against the so-called Special One at the Bournemouth game, that is hope after all at the Bridge.

Hopefully, the Board negotiates a severance package with Mourinho very soon after seeing that the Mourinho-loving blind bats are reducing in number.

We support Mourinho because of Chelsea, we don't support Chelsea because of Mourinho.

We support the one who gave us so much joy and success at his time here, 3 out of our 4 league titles since Roman are won with Jose. Don't forget the 2 League cups, 1 FA cup and 3 CL semi finals. This is the first season that he is really struggling and you're immediately calling for his head and name him '' a stinker of a manager'' , ''clown'' or ''fraud''. Such a disgrace, loyalty isn't in your dictionary.

If we are fanboys and sycophants, then you're fucking piece of plastic and glory hunter.