The Mourinho Thread

[Cholo 428]

No comment will ever top the No.1 facebook fan comment on my list: Sack Jose, bring back Benitez

[Fernando 6,743]

I have to say that Oscar makes a difference but just like in the city game, I don't see Mourinho having Oscar and Fabregas in the team against top team.

Is too attacking and our defense not so great.

That's why Mourinho is doing the right thing.

Going more attacking against the small team and going more defensive and balance against bigger teams.

If the plan is doing good you keep at it, because the league is not won by just beating your main opponent but also beating the 18 other teams in the league.

[robdog 2,084]

3 goals? thats it? against a mid table team like villa at the bridge!!! unacceptable!!! JOSE OUT!!!! WE WANT FSW BACK!!! we scored 8 under him, right?

Let's judge off the QPHA match @ da bridge. If I remember correctly the Spanish gaffer lost that match & it was the first time in 30 something years that those bums won a League match @ da bridge. I can't see Jose making the same mistake.

[didierforever 7,349]

Let's judge off the QPHA match @ da bridge. If I remember correctly the Spanish gaffer lost that match & it was the first time in 30 something years that those bums won a League match @ da bridge. I can't see Jose making the same mistake.

does not matter dude. 19 goals ONLY in 6 Pl matches. thats shameful...

[Yeboii 1,844]

3 goals? thats it? against a mid table team like villa at the bridge!!! unacceptable!!! JOSE OUT!!!! WE WANT FSW BACK!!! we scored 8 under him, right?

Oh I remember that game, was such a great game

Could have been 9 as well

[robdog 2,084]

does not matter dude. 19 goals ONLY in 6 Pl matches. thats shameful...

LOL what we are not considered Boring anymore

[kellzfresh 7,229]

2014-15 Chelsea bus

[didierforever 7,349]

LOL what we are not considered Boring anymore

according to some people we still are... just read the previous 5-10 pages.

[robdog 2,084]

according to some people we still are... just read the previous 5-10 pages.

Ahh...they are just having a laugh like us

[Sidzeret 2,257]

LOL what we are not considered Boring anymore

The best part is that we learned to break down a park bus now.

Bring on West Ham

[Barbara 15,149]

The best part is that we learned to break down a park bus now.

Bring on West Ham

exactly! Watching MOTD they highlighted Villa players when we were attacking, they had 8 and sometimes 9 players behind the ball. There were Villa players everywhere and we still handled it very well. Let's not forget those guys conceded 3 goals to Arsenal because of a 4-minute blackout and were back in their flawless marking for the rest of the game (which is why I disagree with some early assessments in the pre-match thread of people saying they couldn't defend).

They defend quite well and we dealt with it brilliantly. We created, we involved them with our passing (698 passes is something to make Pep jealous of), we were effective and we had a few more clear chances created (I count both Costa headers - as he wasn't properly marked in any, as well as Oscar's weak shot - and I guess there was also a Willian shot that Guzan saved - not the first goal - , but I'm not so sure). That's a good response against a team that can properly park the bus and show quality doing that.

I have no complaints.

[Cosmin 2,484]

So I guess this is how things are going to be from now on. After every convincing win, some people will start acting childish. The game was excellent, great passing and nice team goals, hands down. Beating Villa like this is great and I am really happy about it, but it has nothing to do with what we've been discussing on the last '5-10 pages'. And it doesn't change my opinion regarding the other matter (the City game, to be more specific) and it doesn't change the fact that we were EXTREMELY defensive against City and way too precautious. So before being so sarcastic and full of himself, someone should understand the difference between the two matters.

[didierforever 7,349]

Ahh...they are just having a laugh like us

Nope. Their are actually geniuses out there who still think that all we do is defend. Why? Cos jose had the audacity of being solid as a defensive unit against our only true title rivals at their home and with us having a 5 point lead.

Like I said, GENIUSES.

[Cholo 428]

So I guess this is how things are going to be from now on. After every convincing win, some people will start acting childish. The game was excellent, great passing and nice team goals, hands down. Beating Villa like this is great and I am really happy about it, but it has nothing to do with what we've been discussing on the last '5-10 pages'. And it doesn't change my opinion regarding the other matter (the City game, to be more specific) and it doesn't change the fact that we were EXTREMELY defensive against City and way too precautious. So before being so sarcastic and full of himself, someone should understand the difference between the two matters.

[Tomo 21,754]

So I guess this is how things are going to be from now on. After every convincing win, some people will start acting childish. The game was excellent, great passing and nice team goals, hands down. Beating Villa like this is great and I am really happy about it, but it has nothing to do with what we've been discussing on the last '5-10 pages'. And it doesn't change my opinion regarding the other matter (the City game, to be more specific) and it doesn't change the fact that we were EXTREMELY defensive against City and way too precautious. So before being so sarcastic and full of himself, someone should understand the difference between the two matters.

Well you will see a manager next week play the attacking football you crave in an away big game, and if we play to even 70 percent of our capabilities we will benefit big time from it.

[Cosmin 2,484]

As expected, more childish behaviour. But what can you ask from a man who has that kind of picture as his avatar?!

Well you will see a manager next week play the attacking football you crave in an away big game, and if we play to even 70 percent of our capabilities we will benefit big time from it.

Nah, I don't crave brainless football like the one Wenger makes his team play. I crave a little bit of courage from a team like ours and more than 0 shots after one half of the game against a good opponent. I explained myself many times before, I don't understand why you keep bringing the Rodgers and Wenger argument up to discussion, since it clearly has nothing to do with what I'm saying.

P.S: After what Chelsea's attacking players showed yesterday, do you honestly believe that we can't try more against a team like City?

[iseah100 5,612]

So I guess this is how things are going to be from now on. After every convincing win, some people will start acting childish. The game was excellent, great passing and nice team goals, hands down. Beating Villa like this is great and I am really happy about it, but it has nothing to do with what we've been discussing on the last '5-10 pages'. And it doesn't change my opinion regarding the other matter (the City game, to be more specific) and it doesn't change the fact that we were EXTREMELY defensive against City and way too precautious. So before being so sarcastic and full of himself, someone should understand the difference between the two matters.

[Cosmin 2,484]

There we go, you have my like! I am sure you expect more! Come on, you guys, feed him!

[Tomo 21,754]

As expected, more childish behaviour. But what can you ask from a man who has that kind of picture as his avatar?!

Nah, I don't crave brainless football like the one Wenger makes his team play. I crave a little bit of courage from a team like ours and more than 0 shots after one half of the game against a good opponent. I explained myself many times before, I don't understand why you keep bringing the Rodgers and Wenger argument up to discussion, since it clearly has nothing to do with what I'm saying.

P.S: After what Chelsea's attacking players showed yesterday, do you honestly believe that we can't try more against a team like City?

Wenger thing is more in jest, but the main points I make still stands.

We tried to play it the same way as last season there, but a mix of our midfielders having an off day on the ball (in February they were all spot on) and Citys persistent fouling meant wr could never build serious momentum on the counter, where as last season we took them apart.

What is conveniently forgotten is that home games against the big boys we have won with good football, especially Liverpool at home, if City scored a goal with beautiful play like Edens equaliser that day people would constantly be using it on here as an example off how football should be played.

Arsenal at home aswell, yes they capitulated but our high pressing (especially by Matic) and coming roaring out of the blocks was a major reason for that.

[robsblubot 3,595]

I have to say that Oscar makes a difference but just like in the city game, I don't see Mourinho having Oscar and Fabregas in the team against top team.

Is too attacking and our defense not so great.

That's why Mourinho is doing the right thing.

Going more attacking against the small team and going more defensive and balance against bigger teams.

If the plan is doing good you keep at it, because the league is not won by just beating your main opponent but also beating the 18 other teams in the league.

While I agree with the overall idea, disagree about oscar. He's rounded enough that he play in any attacking position.

It's just down to characteristics; Jose chose to go for counter against city, giving up possession entirely, which was disappointing to some. I can't see us playing the same way against arsenal because our midfield is stronger than theirs.