The Mourinho Thread

[tiby2979 175]

An attacking coach like Pellegrini would be awesome.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Surely no one can be happy with the turgid shit we've played this entire year? We're just reliant on individual brilliance from Eden Hazard, opposition errors and set pieces. There's very little margin of error with that style of play which was emphatically emphasized against PSG in the CL.

There has to be an evolution with Jose and in result the team next season. My biggest gripe with this team is we simply do not dominate possession like the elite teams (PSG, Bayern, Juve & Madrid) do. Expending so much energy chasing the ball will always lead to fatigue. Not surprised players are running on fumes at the moment.

For me, this season is all about instilling a winning mentality in the players so I can excuse the shit football but we're too big a club to continue in this fashion for another season.

[iseah100 5,612]

Surely no one can be happy with the turgid shit we've played this entire year? We're just reliant on individual brilliance from Eden Hazard, opposition errors and set pieces. There's very little margin of error with that style of play which was emphatically emphasized against PSG in the CL.

There has to be an evolution with Jose and in result the team next season. My biggest gripe with this team is we simply do not dominate possession like the elite teams (PSG, Bayern, Juve & Madrid) do. Expending so much energy chasing the ball will always lead to fatigue. Not surprised players are running on fumes at the moment.

For me, this season is all about instilling a winning mentality in the players so I can excuse the shit football but we're too big a club to continue in this fashion for another season.

Winning makes me happy.

[OhForAGreavsie 6,090]

His pathetic stubbornness is sickening. The frustration of watching the game vs QPR proved one thing; He shouldn't f**king be put on a pedestal if he isn't willing of taking advantage of our squad and balance the defending and attacking tactics, if we lose the title because he doesn't maximize the potential of the LB & RB positions, he should never be forgiven. Our left side was handicapped the whole game. Azpilicueta, bless him, was doing his best to connect with Hazard & Cesc in attack on many occasions but him being right-footed made it impossible for him to put in correct crosses with his left foot for example. I remember vividly a game under AVB where we played Norwich away and drew 0-0. If you look at the team sheet from that game and the team sheet to today's game, you can see that there has been an upgrade on many of the positions, but yet we're playing lethargically in a pathetic and frustrating way that makes you want to scream at the screen.

It's pathetic that he keeps using the same selection, it's pathetic that he keeps using the pathetic excuse of Ivanovic and it's also pathetic that he doesn't learn from his pathetic mistakes. Like honestly, if Phillips' shot had went in and we drew/lost, would he have had a genuine explanation of why we didn't lose other than honestly say that QPR defended and pressed well? I really hate to be fear-mongering right now, but we've survived the dark days of Ancelotti 10/11, AVB & Di Matteo (Benitez did fine given the circumstances), and we have the means at our disposal to never experience those painful moments again. I don't mind grinding out results, but we need to minimize the risk of playing like we did today against all teams. Ivanovic is the one of a few to blame really. His complacency is plain to see, you can tell by his body language that he's not willing to go a painful extra mile of becoming better than he already is because he's guaranteed a starting spot for the remaining games.

Your attitude is what's pathetic. As angry and frustrated as you were when you wrote this nonsense, is no more angry and frustrated than the rest of us are having read it. No doubt you believe you can see more than the rest of us can. No doubt you also believe you are able to apply better analysis to what you see than the rest of us are able to. Wrong and wrong. How do I know?

I read your post.

[lionsden 4,689]

His pathetic stubbornness is sickening. The frustration of watching the game vs QPR proved one thing; He shouldn't f**king be put on a pedestal if he isn't willing of taking advantage of our squad and balance the defending and attacking tactics, if we lose the title because he doesn't maximize the potential of the LB & RB positions, he should never be forgiven. Our left side was handicapped the whole game. Azpilicueta, bless him, was doing his best to connect with Hazard & Cesc in attack on many occasions but him being right-footed made it impossible for him to put in correct crosses with his left foot for example. I remember vividly a game under AVB where we played Norwich away and drew 0-0. If you look at the team sheet from that game and the team sheet to today's game, you can see that there has been an upgrade on many of the positions, but yet we're playing lethargically in a pathetic and frustrating way that makes you want to scream at the screen.

It's pathetic that he keeps using the same selection, it's pathetic that he keeps using the pathetic excuse of Ivanovic and it's also pathetic that he doesn't learn from his pathetic mistakes. Like honestly, if Phillips' shot had went in and we drew/lost, would he have had a genuine explanation of why we didn't lose other than honestly say that QPR defended and pressed well? I really hate to be fear-mongering right now, but we've survived the dark days of Ancelotti 10/11, AVB & Di Matteo (Benitez did fine given the circumstances), and we have the means at our disposal to never experience those painful moments again. I don't mind grinding out results, but we need to minimize the risk of playing like we did today against all teams. Ivanovic is the one of a few to blame really. His complacency is plain to see, you can tell by his body language that he's not willing to go a painful extra mile of becoming better than he already is because he's guaranteed a starting spot for the remaining games.

You know a post is absolutely spot on when even jose's fan boys cant come up with any rebuttals to the points raised other than the highly predictable insults I.e pictures, gifs, the usr of the word "embarrassing" and so on and referencing his accomplishments as a manager which has absolutely nothing to do with the argument at hand. You should post more often. Really enjoyed reading that.

[Barbara 15,149]

I wonder who people actually credit us being at the top of the league since day one, and way headed to the title with such a pathetic manager with so many pathetic decisions... oh I know... the quality of the league. Funny though this new trend only started once City started dropping points right and left (because until then they were this amazing team - which now goes to Arsenal, although we're only leading because this is a shitty league) - which means the trend started when people realized if they didn't bring an argument to back their points up they'd look extremely idiotic being so harsh against the manager that brought us back to winning relevant titles.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing all the haters (both supposed Chelsea supporters and rivals) get their panties all up in bunches after Jose once again wins another game we had no business winning.

You hate him when we win, you hate him when we lose, true supporters love him through both! He is the father of our football! He defined our style of play and our winning mentality! He is without question going to go down as one of the greats the game has ever produced and most of his reign will be at the club I love!

LONG LIVE THE SPECIAL ONE!

[DDA 9,983]

Surely no one can be happy with the turgid shit we've played this entire year? We're just reliant on individual brilliance from Eden Hazard, opposition errors and set pieces. There's very little margin of error with that style of play which was emphatically emphasized against PSG in the CL.

There has to be an evolution with Jose and in result the team next season. My biggest gripe with this team is we simply do not dominate possession like the elite teams (PSG, Bayern, Juve & Madrid) do. Expending so much energy chasing the ball will always lead to fatigue. Not surprised players are running on fumes at the moment.

For me, this season is all about instilling a winning mentality in the players so I can excuse the shit football but we're too big a club to continue in this fashion for another season.

This...

Exactly why I was soo frustrated yesterday watching the QPR game. I love Jose and there isn't a better manager in the world.

Does that mean we have to be happy with the way we are playing after all the promises he made when he returned??

I do get it.. He wants to secure a few trophies under his belt because in the end of the day he's a winner. Playing ugly seems to be the best way for us to win those trophies this season but this is the second season since his return and Im looking forward to seeing how we play next season after we lift the prem.

[lionsden 4,689]

This...

Exactly why I was soo frustrated yesterday watching the QPR game. I love Jose and there isn't a better manager in the world.

Does that mean we have to be happy with the way we are playing after all the promises he made when he returned??

I do get it.. He wants to secure a few trophies under his belt because in the end of the day he's a winner. Playing ugly seems to be the best way for us to win those trophies this season but this is the second season since his return and Im looking forward to seeing how we play next season after we lift the prem.

Apparently you have to otherwise you are a hater and not a "superfan". Jose is flawless even his **** doesn't stink.

[DDA 9,983]

Nothing brings me more joy than seeing all the haters (both supposed Chelsea supporters and rivals) get their panties all up in bunches after Jose once again wins another game we had no business winning.

You hate him when we win, you hate him when we lose, true supporters love him through both! He is the father of our football! He defined our style of play and our winning mentality! He is without question going to go down as one of the greats the game has ever produced and most of his reign will be at the club I love!

LONG LIVE THE SPECIAL ONE!

Your such a child. Everyone at Chelsea obviously loves Jose .. Fucking hell he is basically a God here. Some of us just want to see nice football. We want Jose to be the man to get us playing it. Nothing is more important than winning and Jose makes us winners... Great. Sometimes we use this thread to release our frustration when we play like dogshit to get those wins.

It's criminal to dislike the way we win.. i know!!

[DDA 9,983]

Apparently you have to otherwise you are a hater and not a "superfan". Jose is flawless even his **** doesn't stink.

Apparently you have to otherwise you are a hater and not a "superfan". Jose is flawless even his **** doesn't stink.

What pisses me off mostly is half of these infants who deem anyone who dare criticises Joses approach a hater, probably don't even come to The Bridge and watch the games we analyse..

[We Hate Scouse 10,330]

What pisses me off mostly is half of these infants who deem anyone who dare criticises Joses approach a hater, probably don't even come to The Bridge and watch the games we analyse..

Because going to the Bridge really enhances your judgement on the matter?

[didierforever 7,349]

:blink:

my expressions after i read the few pages.

WWWOOOWWW!!! you would think we were 20 points behind the 19th placed team and not 7 points ahead the 2nd team and with a FUCKING game in hand.

i am sorry but i did not see anything wrong with his approach. i mean what are we critisizing him for today? cesc not being able to complete a 5 yard pass? remy and costa getting injured and we having to play with a 37 year old striker who looked ragged after 20-25 minutes?

qpr put their hearts on the line. they stopped us from playing and getting any momentum. anytime we got behind them, they simply lunged at us (anyone remember the sandro tackle on oscar[i think]). but apparently it is all simply due to our manager. what a piece of shit he is. has kept us on the top of the table since day1. kill him!!! burn him!!!

[mikeholiday 209]

:blink:

my expressions after i read the few pages.

WWWOOOWWW!!! you would think we were 20 points behind the 19th placed team and not 7 points ahead the 2nd team and with a FUCKING game in hand.

i am sorry but i did not see anything wrong with his approach. i mean what are we critisizing him for today? cesc not being able to complete a 5 yard pass? remy and costa getting injured and we having to play with a 37 year old striker who looked ragged after 20-25 minutes?

qpr put their hearts on the line. they stopped us from playing and getting any momentum. anytime we got behind them, they simply lunged at us (anyone remember the sandro tackle on oscar[i think]). but apparently it is all simply due to our manager. what a piece of shit he is. has kept us on the top of the table since day1. kill him!!! burn him!!!

Plus the fact that WE ARE THE TEAM TO BEAT...

[Polo7 3,496]

People seem to forget we are playing with the stress of being first......for a long time at that. Arsenal can play great without a worry because they have guaranteed 4th (their only objective ever) hence they play without care.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

People seem to forget we are playing with the stress of being first......for a long time at that. Arsenal can play great without a worry because they have guaranteed 4th (their only objective ever) hence they play without care.

Our team don't handle the pressure of being favourites well. We're used to being underdogs for titles.

We go to PSG 2nd leg as underdogs(since they dominated us in the first leg) we played well for 30mins till ibrahimovic gets red.

All of a sudden we became massive favourites to go through and we turn to complete dogshite from there.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

It's the lack of rotation or even willingness to try something different with our fullbacks in every game that really perturbs me. Such a glaring weakness that hampers us attacking wise. Ivanovic looks tired and he's been garbage for weeks. He really isn't that good. Jose seems to think he's Maicon when he isn't.

Azpilicueta, excluding the odd game is done as a left back; He's the most limited left back in the league. He also looks very vulnerable and beatable this season unlike last season. He was given quite a torrid time by QPR, and not for the first time this season. Why can't Mourinho try for once, Azplicueta at right back, you know in his ACTUAL position?! He's fantastic in both attack and defense in his real position, a complete fullback and a monstrous athlete. He showed that in his first season here under RDM and Benitez. His passing, technique, crossing and composure on the ball exquisite. Better than anything I've ever seen from Ivanovic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX5C5hQJff8 (I think some of our fans have forgotten how good Azpilicueta was in the 2012/13 season. Benitez made him the starting RB over Ivanovic and he was boss that season)

Same thing with Filipe Luis. We all know how good he is technically. He has a great game, then he's not given a game in a month, which is unfair. Like Azpilicueta (when played in his right position) Filipe Luis is one of the most complete full-backs in the world. I'm not sure some of our fans are aware how good that player is.

We have two of the top 5 most complete fullbacks on the planet, but they never get a game together. Very strange. I'm entirely convinced we will be able to stretch defensive teams better if we make this adjustment to the XI.

Right now, we're playing with a right back at left back and a former centre back at right back, with a front 3 behind the striker that all want the ball to feet. It makes it easier for defensive teams to defend against us. Look at Arsenal (hate to compare us to them, but they are a good example), Bellerin and Gibbs bombing down, stretching teams, or United with Blind and Valencia supporting the attack at every opportunity, not just as decoy runners, but making an impact in the final 3rd.

We have personnel in the team that can make us much better without compromising elsewhere i.e in defense in this case. I'm sure Mourinho already knows all this. What's amazing is he's failed to do anything about it. Is he picking both for their defensive qualities alone and underestimating the damage a fullback can do in attack? I think so. But the 1st problem is our attack needs refreshing, apart from Hazard, we're struggling, and this is the most obvious position in our team Mourinho can tweak to refresh our attack and power us to the title. The 2nd problem is neither player, for deferring reasons is solid enough to warrant that, and even if they were, modern football demands you integrate both your fullbacks as much as possible to your attacking play/organised attacks.

My preferred back four will always be - Azpilicueta, Cahill , Terry and Luis. I've seen enough this season to be sure of that. Hardworking and complete. Not what we have now were the LB struggles to even make a forward pass, let alone a cross, because he's playing on the wrong side of the pitch. Or were the RB lacks composure on the ball a reliable delivery, and is generally an unreliable defender but is picked week in week out without fail, regardless of form or performance in the previous match. If he makes this changes, I'm almost certain our football will be better.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Of course, Mourinho is completely hamstrung by the Oscar and Ramires dilemma. Very different from the situation I described above, were he actually has good options he's not playing enough. The problem with these two Brazilians is neither are good enough. They can play better than they've shown in recent months/years, obviously, but they've had their chances and blown them continuously. Neither are Chelsea standard and neither will get near Madrid or Barca's first team. Oscar is the lesser of two evils, at least he can pass a ball, so I'll go with him for majority of our matches till the season ends.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

Surely no one can be happy with the turgid shit we've played this entire year? We're just reliant on individual brilliance from Eden Hazard, opposition errors and set pieces. There's very little margin of error with that style of play which was emphatically emphasized against PSG in the CL.

There has to be an evolution with Jose and in result the team next season. My biggest gripe with this team is we simply do not dominate possession like the elite teams (PSG, Bayern, Juve & Madrid) do. Expending so much energy chasing the ball will always lead to fatigue. Not surprised players are running on fumes at the moment.

For me, this season is all about instilling a winning mentality in the players so I can excuse the shit football but we're too big a club to continue in this fashion for another season.

Surely no one can be happy with the turgid shit we've played this entire year? We're just reliant on individual brilliance from Eden Hazard, opposition errors and set pieces. There's very little margin of error with that style of play which was emphatically emphasized against PSG in the CL.

There has to be an evolution with Jose and in result the team next season. My biggest gripe with this team is we simply do not dominate possession like the elite teams (PSG, Bayern, Juve & Madrid) do. Expending so much energy chasing the ball will always lead to fatigue. Not surprised players are running on fumes at the moment.

For me, this season is all about instilling a winning mentality in the players so I can excuse the shit football but we're too big a club to continue in this fashion for another season.

But we had a game in midweek and QPR had whole week to prepare !

Oh no, it actually was the other way. But everyone here know that this would be brought immediately if that was the case and we would not win. Just 10000000% sure, everyone, it's so obvious.

So our whole week to prepare resulted in one shot on target, against the worse side in all aspects of defence in this league. That's ridiculous. Mourinho brain washed people's head with this advantage of more rest days for preparation (mine too ) We were outplayed two times against PSG, once against 10men, even though we two times had a whole week to prepare while PSG played their game on the weekend. Let's not bring this argument, ever, ffs, please.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

You know a post is absolutely spot on when even jose's fan boys cant come up with any rebuttals to the points raised other than the highly predictable insults I.e pictures, gifs, the usr of the word "embarrassing" and so on and referencing his accomplishments as a manager which has absolutely nothing to do with the argument at hand. You should post more often. Really enjoyed reading that.

It didn't go well for City, now, did it?