The Mourinho Thread

[didierforever 7,349]

All comes down to whether you blame the players or the manager for the crisis.

To me it sounds like the players just haven't listened to Jose; slacked off and he's finally had enough of it (he's taken the hit for them so far this season). I'll be interested to see the lineup next Saturday; I'd imagine his position on January buying is rapidly changing too.

Who knows? I understand if he's fired but I still don't agree with it personally. It's not down to the manager when they can't even string passes together, let alone try to play attacking football.

yes, i cant wait for the team next saturday too.

i mean

tibo

iva zouma GC azpi

matic cesc

willian oscar hazard

costa

would be such a MASSIVE surprise to all of us when the team sheet is released.

[Spike 12,049]

I don't see him coming to the Bridge.

Me neither but I do see Guardiola taking the job for one reason. To rub it in Mourinho's face.

[Stats 7,156]

All comes down to whether you blame the players or the manager for the crisis.

To me it sounds like the players just haven't listened to Jose; slacked off and he's finally had enough of it (he's taken the hit for them so far this season). I'll be interested to see the lineup next Saturday; I'd imagine his position on January buying is rapidly changing too.

Who knows? I understand if he's fired but I still don't agree with it personally. It's not down to the manager when they can't even string passes together, let alone try to play attacking football.

Down to both but that is the point. He is not getting the best out of our players and as bad as it is when the manager loses the players, there should only be 1 outcome. 16th you know and Mourinho is still in the job. We can't defend, don't know how to attack and the club is a mess. What on earth are the board doing in thinking Jose? It is to save money and I am sure of it.

[Special Juan 28,187]

All comes down to whether you blame the players or the manager for the crisis.

To me it sounds like the players just haven't listened to Jose; slacked off and he's finally had enough of it (he's taken the hit for them so far this season). I'll be interested to see the lineup next Saturday; I'd imagine his position on January buying is rapidly changing too.

Who knows? I understand if he's fired but I still don't agree with it personally. It's not down to the manager when they can't even string passes together, let alone try to play attacking football.

I blame both, massively.

If we can't string two passes together then we need to look at the ability of the players on the field, an when you look closely it is quite clear that some lack any basics. Ramires for example, his second touch is a fucking tackle for crying out loud. Matic just does the same thing every single time, onto his left side, does a little beautiful pivot, turns the same way and shoves it sideways. Diego Costa has to be the worst hold up striker in world football, absolutely shite, and wins about as many aerial duels as a fucking midget marking Peter Crouch.

That's just a select few, the rest aren't much better.

[Fulham Broadway 17,365]

i would like to see 70% of the first team dropped, and bring in the youth (after all theyre not a bad team), and see if the results change. We cant keep on using the same old 14 man squad.

After all if Jose is sacked, at least he can say he tried the youngsters

KTBFFH

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

yes, i cant wait for the team next saturday too.

i mean

tibo

iva zouma GC azpi

matic cesc

willian oscar hazard

costa

would be such a MASSIVE surprise to all of us when the team sheet is released.

I think it'll be different, but we'll see.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

I blame both, massively.

If we can't string two passes together then we need to look at the ability of the players on the field, an when you look closely it is quite clear that some lack any basics. Ramires for example, his second touch is a fucking tackle for crying out loud. Matic just does the same thing every single time, onto his left side, does a little beautiful pivot, turns the same way and shoves it sideways. Diego Costa has to be the worst hold up striker in world football, absolutely shite, and wins about as many aerial duels as a fucking midget marking Peter Crouch.

That's just a select few, the rest aren't much better.

:D made me chuckle.

I just don't see how sacking Jose will remedy the situation, at all, unless this whole crisis is just a dressing room disconnect, which I don't think it is. Players just look unmotivated and unbothered; and if Jose can't solve that then nobody can.

I'd rather play Lamps in midfield; at least he'll give a fuck and pick out a few passes. What frustrates me most are the false starts; the 0-0 with Tottenham, the 2-0 against Arsenal, the 2-0 against Porto. False hope.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

i would like to see 70% of the first team dropped, and bring in the youth (after all theyre not a bad team), and see if the results change. We cant keep on using the same old 14 man squad.

After all if Jose is sacked, at least he can say he tried the youngsters

KTBFFH

So you'd like to see 9.8 of these 14 dropped?!

[Eden Hazard 17 28]

4m4 minutes ago

Times Sport ‏@TimesSport

Chelsea story at http://thetimes.co.uk/sport in a few minutes that will have you rubbing your eyes in disbelief. Do not adjust your sets... #CFC

[Fulham Broadway 17,365]

So you'd like to see 9.8 of these 14 dropped?!

I reckon we could keep .2 of Fabregas, just the assist bit

[Special Juan 28,187]

:D made me chuckle.

I just don't see how sacking Jose will remedy the situation, at all, unless this whole crisis is just a dressing room disconnect, which I don't think it is. Players just look unmotivated and unbothered; and if Jose can't solve that then nobody can.

I'd rather play Lamps in midfield; at least he'll give a fuck and pick out a few passes. What frustrates me most are the false starts; the 0-0 with Tottenham, the 2-0 against Arsenal, the 2-0 against Porto. False hope.

I think sacking Jose is the only way we get the players back connected in all honesty. I think the attitude of the players is now "Fuck him" Nobody is pulling in the right direction, relationships have been broken and body languages are speaking for themselves.

[Special Juan 28,187]

Reading around it seems that shit maybe going down right about now regarding Jose. Today might be the end for JM.

[CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625]

The club's attitude is clear; they want him to stay. If he gets sacked I will be VERY surprised

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Breaking: Chelsea considering Juande Ramos as interim manager if José Mourinho is sacked (Times) #CFC

Daniel Storey ‏@danielstorey85 2m2 minutes ago

Ramos did really well with Dnipro. Abramovich and Dnipro president are buddies. It does make some sense.

[zolayes 14,489]

Think we have a few more months of suffering ahead .. Merry Xmas Everyone

[Special Juan 28,187]

The club's attitude is clear; they want him to stay. If he gets sacked I will be VERY surprised

If we were floundering mid-table or even 6th and it was talked about sacking him, I would be very surprised. But you cannot look at this current situation and be surprised if he was sacked, the position we are in is nothing short of shambolic, and something has to give.

[Fernando 6,602]

All comes down to whether you blame the players or the manager for the crisis.

To me it sounds like the players just haven't listened to Jose; slacked off and he's finally had enough of it (he's taken the hit for them so far this season). I'll be interested to see the lineup next Saturday; I'd imagine his position on January buying is rapidly changing too.

Who knows? I understand if he's fired but I still don't agree with it personally. It's not down to the manager when they can't even string passes together, let alone try to play attacking football.

Right but then Mourinho don't play the youth.

He said he was going to do it if the regular players don't play over a month ago.

And still nothing.

[Fernando 6,602]

Breaking: Chelsea considering Juande Ramos as interim manager if José Mourinho is sacked (Times) #CFC

Daniel Storey ‏@danielstorey85 2m2 minutes ago

Ramos did really well with Dnipro. Abramovich and Dnipro president are buddies. It does make some sense.

Juande Ramos?

Ridicules, I rather take a shot with Bielsa, Sampaoli, or Emery.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

If we were floundering mid-table or even 6th and it was talked about sacking him, I would be very surprised. But you cannot look at this current situation and be surprised if he was sacked, the position we are in is nothing short of shambolic, and something has to give.

What some maybe fail to realize is Mourinho is currently overseeing arguably the WORST managerial performance in the entire history of the "Premier League era". Paul Jewell's spell at Derby was hilariously bad, but at least they had shit players to begin with.

No manager in PL history has performed worse with more than JM this season. Ever. Let that sink in. What we're witnessing at this club right now is unprecedented levels of shambolic management. We're statistically the worst defending champions since the 1800's.

[Rhino's Skin 972]

Juande Ramos?

Ridicules, I rather take a shot with Bielsa, Sampaoli, or Emery.

Bring Harry out of retirement......we could end up signing top top players ;-)