The Mourinho Thread

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

I believe the number one objective of Chelsea and Jose at the outset of this second term was to build a future, a strong foundation for the club. something to propel Chelsea. that certainly isn't translating onto the pitch with how Chelsea have played under Jose, so yes, a title (in a season where other clubs fell short TBH), but also a dud manager for the utmost goal of the club.

I wouldn't say that he has failed in that aspect much. If you look at the squad he inherited, which was basically

Cech

Iva Cahill Terry Cole

Mikel Rami

Oscar Mata Hazard

Torres

he has improved it exponentially. If Jose manages to ride out his 3rd season hoodoo and gets us winning again I think he will be around for a very long time (although a big if). And he can play good football, obviously after getting us winning that will be the next goal. I suspect he will get another defensive right back to allow Cesc to play deep again without leaving us horribly exposed.

Just for reference, this is the team we will probably see from 16/17. And once it returns to form this season I believe we can easily recover this season and come at least top 4 - first place is only 9 points away.

Courtois

(RB) Cahill Zouma Azpi

Cesc Matic

Willian Oscar Hazard

Costa

Now imo the good outweighs the bad decisions here. Yes, Mata and KdB are gone and Oscar is still here BUT

He ousted Cech for an even better keeper, a monumental task. Renewed JT's career again, kicked off Zouma's, got rid of Cole, put Azpi in the side, he brought in Cesc (who is just now recovering his form) and Matic (he seems lost, but he is capable of being a midfield monster), moulded Hazard into one of the top 5 in the world, and brought in Costa to a team that needed a striker more than anything.

From what I hear the club will put up with no CL football next year and keep Jose if it comes to it - unless we get relegated or other extraordinary event occurs I believe that the club will stick with him.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Pep Guardiola could be in running for Chelsea job if Jose Mourinho is axed

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/11954001/Chelsea-attempt-to-gauge-if-Pep-Guardiola-can-be-persuaded-to-accept-job-if-they-axe-Jose-Mourinho.html

key word in that article.....intermediarys

.i.e. agents/ brokers who have sweet f.a. to do with either manager or club

[zolayes 14,489]

INFAMY INFAMY they've all got it in for me ..

[bababoom 4,478]

The plus with Pep is that we will actually play like a big team, can you imagine actually dominating possession against the big boys? the last time we forced a big team to sit deep was when we had Rafa and played United at Old Trafford, Mata, Oscar and Hazard were all sublime that day. The last few months ive been slowly getting tired of watching our shit on a stick football, whether it's parking the bus or being on the front foot but unable to string two to three passes together, it's just so frustrating to watch.

[Spike 12,049]

Timmy Sherwoody confirmed.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

makes you wonder if the board do decide to terminate his contract, whether they could give him a reduced severence due to breaches in contract by him

The board love their interim managers and we have been reasonably successful under the loads we have had from Grant, Hiddink, RdM and Benitez.

from FA cups to European glory

[manpe 10,861]

The plus with Pep is that we will actually play like a big team, can you imagine actually dominating possession against the big boys?

Naah impossible, we never do

[Rhino's Skin 972]

There is no fire without smoke, I think he is in big trouble, he have to win to save his job. Can't believe how we are in this situation. I feel for all.

Trouble is that if we do happen to beat Liverpool...then what.

" has to beat such and such to save his job" until the team loses?

Its not a case of beating anybody....if the board want rid they will do it regardless

[Adnane 1,101]

He ousted Cech for an even better keeper, a monumental task. Renewed JT's career again, kicked off Zouma's, got rid of Cole, put Azpi in the side, he brought in Cesc (who is just now recovering his form) and Matic (he seems lost, but he is capable of being a midfield monster), moulded Hazard into one of the top 5 in the world, and brought in Costa to a team that needed a striker more than anything.

This post should be pinned in the Home Talk Chelsea Forums page, absolutely spot on mate

Players and manager are perfoming awfully atm, stand by them, they deserve a chance, it's their first big fuck up as a group

That's what I said post Southampton, and unlike what people like to believe here, we did improve, not dramatically enough to turn the whole season around, yesterday was one of those games where we could have fielded Messi-Ronaldo in front of Modric* and still lost the game, but I can see the end of the tunnel if the players and manager stay together.

KTBFFH, forever and always !

*Holy Fuck

[Pizy 18,515]

I would sacrifice my penis to see Pep in charge of Chelsea at this point.

Imagine what he'd do with Hazard, Willian, and Oscar. I think he'd bench both Cesc and Pedro and use them as his trusted subs with which he has an excellent report. He'd play with proper fullbacks, we'd obviously bring in more proactive CB's, another CM, and play with an attacking mindset (like a big club).

He'd bring instant class, dignity, and positivity that we're in need of.

Impossible dream I feel, though. It would take such a huge amount of work to make this a "Guardiola" side that I doubt he'd consider it.

[Amblève. 4,995]

Possession football is dying slowly, u can see Bayern against big fish in Europe, they keep the ball 70% but in the end they are loosing the match.

And winning about 80% of their league matches over the last 2 years (not including this season's 100% winning record).

[Muzchap 8,966]

Let's not believe the lazy journos

I think if Mou was gonna be gone - it would have happened already.

Unless the club are waiting to see what the FA say. If Mou gets a stadium ban - I could well see a case for breach of contract, as he is not able to fulfil his managerial obligations - through disciplinary action

It's like you work for a company, but get put on curfew - you can't go to work - so your employer terminates your employment for breach. You are not entitled to any recompense - except for any work already accrued.

The same situation could (and probably should) be applied to Mourinho. Big call though for the club. Would be better if Mou just resigns.

Such a shit situation all round - we have turned into the McLaren of Football

[Blue_Fox_ 2,086]

Let's bring back Sacchi or Saf back from retirement.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Let's not believe the lazy journos

I think if Mou was gonna be gone - it would have happened already.

Unless the club are waiting to see what the FA say. If Mou gets a stadium ban - I could well see a case for breach of contract, as he is not able to fulfil his managerial obligations - through disciplinary action

It's like you work for a company, but get put on curfew - you can't go to work - so your employer terminates your employment for breach. You are not entitled to any recompense - except for any work already accrued.

The same situation could (and probably should) be applied to Mourinho. Big call though for the club. Would be better if Mou just resigns.

Such a shit situation all round - we have turned into the McLaren of Football

didnt think he could get a stadium ban for this as it was different circumstances.

However, I agree about breaches in contract and posted above about possibilty of a reduced severance package due to this

[Muzchap 8,966]

didnt think he could get a stadium ban for this as it was different circumstances.

However, I agree about breaches in contract and posted above about possibilty of a reduced severance package due to this

Nothing is ever 'not possible' with the bloody FA

All ex UTD, Arsenal, Spuds etc - they love nothing more than fucking us over

That's why Mou infuriates me so much - never give these fuckers ammunition - they always find the target

They have already given him a suspended punishment this season - now they will be free to throw the book at him.

It kills me knowing they are rubbing their hands together about this and 'we' let it happen

[MichaelDance 552]

Jose won't be fired nor leave... It's the media getting pissed off because he walked out of the stadium and not to their interviews so they can ask him about the two goals we should have had or why he was sent to the directors box, and then he would answer and get a fine by the FA.

So they need to make up crap to get their readers and to piss him and us off. Mourinho will turn us around he has no choice to change the team since Ivanovic is out (sadly not for much longer) so he can find the form and get us back on track. But it takes time the players who get £200,000+ a week aren't fully performing and as the players themselves say... it's their fault and not the manager.

Come'on guys we are strong we're the blues and the champions, and they aren't!

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Nothing is ever 'not possible' with the bloody FA

All ex UTD, Arsenal, Spuds etc - they love nothing more than fucking us over

That's why Mou infuriates me so much - never give these fuckers ammunition - they always find the target

They have already given him a suspended punishment this season - now they will be free to throw the book at him.

It kills me knowing they are rubbing their hands together about this and 'we' let it happen

you are most probably right about the FA....I was just going on what I had heard from pundits on tv and radio and the odd newspaer article.....but hey ho, when it comes to the FA, they only know as much as you or I by the way things have been going

[Gappy 130]

If we pick Pep prepare to choose the new manager in the next 3-4 seasons

And start from the beginning again.

You can't choose which manager to be a long term manager, you need patient .. a lot of patient to gain them

All we can choose was his behavior, style of football he want to built or his philosophy

and patient for the result. But nobody can guarantee the success

He may became next Sir Alex Ferguson or He can be Mr. No trophy Arsane Wenger