The Mourinho Thread

[didierforever 7,349]

the best thing about jose is that he doesnot mince words.

when asked what he expects of mata and how mata can win his trust back, the answer was swift, straight and to the point.

if he so direct with the public, just think exactly how he would talk to the players. everything would be strainght from the heart. and each player would be knowing exactly what is expected of him and what he would get.

[The Mak 4,459]

Mourinho should've dropped Hazard for this game.

He has been average thus far, had his worst game ever against Basel and he simply didn't face any repercussion for it. And I severely doubt with our AM options he'd be playing if he was in anyway still injured. It seems to be simply down to form. Almost as soon as Schurrle switched with him he made the difference for the 1st goal. Hazard needs something. Whether it be the bench for a few games, a rest or a kick up the arse. It's one thing to have all of these quality AMs, but it's another to persist with an out of form player while the rest sit on the bench; It's asking for trouble.

Sure Schurrle didn't finish chances at Everton, but at least he was getting on the end of them - unlike Eden. KDB also sits on the bench but has performed well whenever called upon. I don't know how long they'll happily sit there.

The players on the bench will be relatively satisfied as long as the managers selection is somewhat justified, but Hazard just isn't justifying his constant presence in the team at the moment - especially since we have such strength in that department now.

For now it's just a niggling concern as it's early days still, but I hope José will be a bit more proactive in keeping the squad harmony for the rest of the season.

[edenhazard17 281]

He could put Jt Cahil or Ivo up front

Ivanovic in front would bang in goals for fun.

[Mong630 7]

he seriously is fucking up mata and KdB, 2 players who would start in any other PL squad.

And why? Just because he's a stubborn attention whore!

Same thing with lukaku. He's miles better than torres, ba or eto.

[Zoro 151]

he seriously is fucking up mata and KdB, 2 players who would start in any other PL squad.

And why? Just because he's a stubborn attention whore!

Same thing with lukaku. He's miles better than torres, ba or eto.

Well he has a good excuse for not starting Mata. Defensively he is non-existent. I agree with KDB though, he should play more.

Regarding Lukaku being miles better than all our strikers I dont think its true, he cant handle wearing a Chelsea shirt yet.

[ChelseasMessiah 304]

he seriously is fucking up mata and KdB, 2 players who would start in any other PL squad.

And why? Just because he's a stubborn attention whore!

Same thing with lukaku. He's miles better than torres, ba or eto.

You're not really a Chelsea fan are you?

[nachikethas 1,154]

The amount of trolls after Jose arival is too damn high!!

[Phil Driver 503]

Jose has been and is class ,the way he speaks reminds me of a manager we used to have in England called Brian Clough ,his explanations yesterday about what he is doing and where we are going was immaculate,this is not like before he is building something that is different he will not have this in place for maybe two seasons before perfection is seen ,Barcelona was not built in a day .lets hope Roman can see this ,the signs are that he does .

None of our other managers could/would communicate this to us or the press, Jose did that yesterday,we all should understand now .

I am a believer ,I want Jose at Chelsea in ten years time ,he is special. We may not win much in years 1,2,3 but we will be winning everything after that.

[EBH 283]

I think if the Mata situation become very very bad- maybe Mata says he wants to leave, he put in the transfer request, then Mourinho must leave. Managers, they are easy to find, easy to replace. Mata, he is not. Mourinho is not Sir Ferguson, he is not the most important thing in the club. That is Mata.

[edetarod 2,155]

getting real tired of the Mata cocksucking going on here

[EBH 283]

Mata is a special one... if he goes, who do we have? Oscar is not so good as Mata, Oscar cannot play 60 games. There are very few players like Mata.

Mourinho, he is not special. He is just the manager. There is only one special manager, and he is retired from Man United. Any body can put 11 names on paper, any body can talk in press conference. We win Champions League with Di Matteo. You do not need a great manager to have a good team. You need great players.

[Phil Driver 503]

Even talking about getting rid of Jose will make us the laughing stock of world football ,I would give him another two year extension at Christmas just to make the statement that he is here for the long haul.

All our foes want it to blow up and him to fail ,we cant let that happen

[Styles 9,790]

Mata is a special one... if he goes, who do we have? Oscar is not so good as Mata, Oscar cannot play 60 games. There are very few players like Mata.

Mourinho, he is not special. He is just the manager. There is only one special manager, and he is retired from Man United. Any body can put 11 names on paper, any body can talk in press conference. We win Champions League with Di Matteo. You do not need a great manager to have a good team. You need great players.

[bushman 2,043]

To some Jose is the God here, to others who point out about his dealings are accused of not being THE TRUE CHELSEA FANS, I read. How pathetic ? Some of us like to point it out, nothing more, nothing less.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Mata is a special one... if he goes, who do we have? Oscar is not so good as Mata, Oscar cannot play 60 games. There are very few players like Mata.

Mourinho, he is not special. He is just the manager. There is only one special manager, and he is retired from Man United. Any body can put 11 names on paper, any body can talk in press conference. We win Champions League with Di Matteo. You do not need a great manager to have a good team. You need great players.

And this has been the root of our problems over the last decade.

Jose is the manager. He is THE MAN. He was hired to do the job, and when he does it people moan because their favourite player isn't picked. We have to trust this guy, otherwise we fire him and just hire the next manager available (Mancini for a season or two, then sack him?).

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Mourinho should've dropped Hazard for this game.

He has been average thus far, had his worst game ever against Basel and he simply didn't face any repercussion for it. And I severely doubt with our AM options he'd be playing if he was in anyway still injured. It seems to be simply down to form. Almost as soon as Schurrle switched with him he made the difference for the 1st goal. Hazard needs something. Whether it be the bench for a few games, a rest or a kick up the arse. It's one thing to have all of these quality AMs, but it's another to persist with an out of form player while the rest sit on the bench; It's asking for trouble.

Sure Schurrle didn't finish chances at Everton, but at least he was getting on the end of them - unlike Eden. KDB also sits on the bench but has performed well whenever called upon. I don't know how long they'll happily sit there.

The players on the bench will be relatively satisfied as long as the managers selection is somewhat justified, but Hazard just isn't justifying his constant presence in the team at the moment - especially since we have such strength in that department now.

For now it's just a niggling concern as it's early days still, but I hope José will be a bit more proactive in keeping the squad harmony for the rest of the season.

Hazard doesn't need resting; he needs dropping. Schurrle's performance yesterday - without being spectacular - was twice the offering Hazard has brought to the table over the last 2/3 games. Eden looks like he can't be arsed; whereas Schurrle is the proverbial Duracel Bunny - he doesn't stop running. His work-rate is something Mourinho values; so why isn't he getting a little more of a look in? As you say, KdB has done a great job for the team every time he has featured. As far as I'm concerned, Eden needs a game or two on the sidelines. He shouldn't be an automatic starter.

[xPetrCechx 13,573]

If mata will leave, we will sign someone else.

( I want him to stay, yea?).

[The Mak 4,459]

Hazard doesn't need resting; he needs dropping. Schurrle's performance yesterday - without being spectacular - was twice the offering Hazard has brought to the table over the last 2/3 games. Eden looks like he can't be arsed; whereas Schurrle is the proverbial Duracel Bunny - he doesn't stop running. His work-rate is something Mourinho values; so why isn't he getting a little more of a look in? As you say, KdB has done a great job for the team every time he has featured. As far as I'm concerned, Eden needs a game or two on the sidelines. He shouldn't be an automatic starter.

Exactly my view.

In justifying Oscar's selection ahead of Juan, Mourinho said last night that his selections aren't based on 'history' or the past, they are based on the 'now'. Well right now both Schurrle and KDB offering a lot more than Hazard. I think Mourinho needs to actually practice what he preaches and not only when it suits his argument.

They'll get their chance for Swindon alright, but if Hazard goes straight back into the starting lineup for Tottenham, well...José will look a bit full of it won't he? Especially if Hazard's replacement performs well (which shouldn't be hard). How would the players feel if they're only brought in for a cup game and chucked back out for an under performing player the next?

[hjperdeath 2,226]

What a boss. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0ggZPNkn0k

[The only place to be 11,313]

Hazard doesn't need resting; he needs dropping. Schurrle's performance yesterday - without being spectacular - was twice the offering Hazard has brought to the table over the last 2/3 games. Eden looks like he can't be arsed; whereas Schurrle is the proverbial Duracel Bunny - he doesn't stop running. His work-rate is something Mourinho values; so why isn't he getting a little more of a look in? As you say, KdB has done a great job for the team every time he has featured. As far as I'm concerned, Eden needs a game or two on the sidelines. He shouldn't be an automatic starter.

Mourinho suggested EXACTLY why Hazard is still in the team. He's not getting the ball whilst facing the goal, so we need to learn how to play with him in the side and get him what he needs. Yes we could drop him and Ashley, but they need time to gel as a unit (that's how coaches tend to see teams, as units).

Hazard is still a young player learning his trade is a relatively new league, under a completely new system. He's having to unlearn some of what he was doing under Rafa whilst learning a new system under Jose who clearly sees him as the future.

Again, getting to that new place with be painful and there will be mistakes along the way but clearly Jose (and I) think it will be worth it in the long-term.