The Mourinho Thread

[Heisenberg 1,824]

Tell that to Drogba...

Bertrand is not a flashy player but if he can continue developing with his already solid defending and improve on his attacking play, I honestly don't see why we should just dump Bertrand to one side. And sometimes, some players just need the right manager to 'unlock' them..

We didnt brough Drogba when he was 21, we did it when he was exceptionnal at Marseille.

I understand and I agree, its a choice, Bertrand or Coentrao, simple.If Bertrand is "unlocked" as you say under Mourinho we'll win a player's confidence and a true blue, if Coentrao comes in and play fantastically we'll say we took the good decision and move on.

[Jase 43,479]

We didnt brough Drogba when he was 21, we did it when he was exceptionnal at Marseille.

The point being he didn't exactly became the beast that he was till around 30s, did he?

I understand and I agree, its a choice, Bertrand or Coentrao, simple.If Bertrand is "unlocked" as you say under Mourinho we'll win a player's confidence and a true blue, if Coentrao comes in and play fantastically we'll say we took the good decision and move on.

Nice way of taking the middle ground there. The thing is why even bother buying Coentrao when we have good options available now? Other areas should be more of a key concern first as well.

[nono 791]

This isn't playstation. Shaw isn't in the discussion because he'll cost a shit load more. Coentrao and Bertrand can fight it out for the succession to Ashley's high throne.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

The point being he didn't exactly became the beast that he was till around 30s, did he?

Nice way of taking the middle ground there. The thing is why even bother buying Coentrao when we have good options available now? Other areas should be more of a key concern first as well.

Good options ? One option, Ryan Bertrand.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

We have PvA, Bertrand and Cole... Talking about Coentrao is just as much fantasy as talking about Shaw, but one of them sounds more appealing to me.

[Jase 43,479]

Good options ? One option, Ryan Bertrand.

As of now, we still have Cole and Bertrand. Could even count in PVA if you want.

[Beepu 1,714]

I think we are fine for LB. Bertrand might not be the best but he is decent backup, Cole has not been the same player but he is perfectly capable. Rumour that Luke Shaw would go for 10m. I dont know how reliable that is, but I would prefer to get him next season after Cole's contract ends. Coentrao reminds me of Zhirkov, although if the club wants him to replace Cole next year than im sure it wouldnt end the same way as Zhirkov.

[Heisenberg 1,824]

As of now, we still have Cole and Bertrand. Could even count in PVA if you want.

Sure if we are purely talking about the next season we have two good LB, but as you know Cole wont last forever so lets prepare his replacement this year rather than waiting if Bertrand can raise his game.I think next year José should involve Ryan more and more if he feels he is up to the challenge, I still think buying Shaw next season would be the best thing but who knows what will happen then.

[mediator 2,026]

I can't remember 1 accurate cross made by Cole this season, same for Bert, while Azpi offers much more.

Coentrao would be a great addition to our team.

[Tomo 21,751]

As of now, we still have Cole and Bertrand. Could even count in PVA if you want.

PVA is the leftback version of Bosingwa. Because he is semi decent in attack makes him a very deceptive player, like most fullbacks who are shite defending (including Bosingwa before his overall flaws became too obvious).

[Jype 6,398]

This isn't playstation. Shaw isn't in the discussion because he'll cost a shit load more. Coentrao and Bertrand can fight it out for the succession to Ashley's high throne.

You seriously saying a 17-year-old Luke Shaw would be more expensive than the €18m rated Coentrao who would no doubt demand much higher wages, being a player who Real Madrid paid €30m only two years ago.

It's been clear for a while you're just trying to wind people up but now you've hit a new low.

[Term-X 7,891]

Coentrao?, I'm more worried about Essien coming back.

[sainttourist 68]

Looks like it can happen. From Sky Sports -

The 25-year-old Coentrao joined Madrid in 2011 from Benfica and he has impressed, playing at both full-back and in midfield.

However, with Mourinho's departure confirmed and the Portuguese coach expected to join Chelsea, Coentrao is looking to follow his fellow countryman through the Bernabeu exit doors.

Speaking to Ojogo in his homeland, Coentrao said: "From the first day I do not think I was wanted here.

"Today it seems that everyone wants me to leave the club. I do not know what I have done wrong.

"We must find a solution that is good for both the club and myself, so that no one will lose out."

Coentrao was asked about the prospect of following Mourinho to Chelsea, and he admitted he would not rule it out.

"If I leave Real Madrid, I do not close the door to anyone," he said.

I remember AVB also chase him, before Real pay really huge 40m for LB. So it will be good deal if we got him now for cheap.

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

We've got a coentrao thread folks...

[Jase 43,479]

PVA is the leftback version of Bosingwa. Because he is semi decent in attack makes him a very deceptive player, like most fullbacks who are shite defending (including Bosingwa before his overall flaws became too obvious).

Just because I mentioned PVA, doesn't mean I rate him. Never know what our next manager will do with him.