The Mourinho Thread

[hjperdeath 2,226]

Went all attack. Very positive. Needed more like that last season.

[Jase 43,479]

Really great substitute with Torres on for cole!

One thing I like about this manager as compared to Benítez is that he takes risk!

I remember no matter what, Benítez never changed the formation and that was painful to watch.

Agree but sadly for us, as it has been, Torres did absolutely nothing..

[Styles 9,790]

Really great substitute with Torres on for cole!

One thing I like about this manager as compared to Benítez is that he takes risk!

I remember no matter what, Benítez never changed the formation and that was painful to watch.

I remember that time he bought on Ivanovic for Azpilicueta when we were chasing a game!

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Took the risk going to 3 at the back but it didn't work. The poor first half performance gave us a mountain to climb, Everton always looked like they wanted it more before and scoring. Sure the lads tried but we were poor.

[TrippingStep 336]

I remember that time he bought on Ivanovic for Azpilicueta when we were chasing a game!

Benitez didn't change his formation and general patterns but was more adept of small variation to exploit weaknesses of the opponent.

For example, against West Ham in the second match, Mata and Hazard were like double playmakers in front of their midfield line, moving them and than making runs with the ball to open space and messing their midfield lines.

Against Wigan of Martinez, we were inviting players to some zone where we were trapping them and they were unable to move the ball to the other side, winning the ball back in midfield.

Against Benfica, we didn't play that well, but Ramires running behind their left back was good idea even if it weren't most time greatly executed. And on the winning goal on the corner, that was beautiful movements of many players to let Ivanovic free on the second post.

Gerrard scoring many goals behind the the striker, Hamsik at Napoli, even Lampard last year from late runs is no luck, it's because of the movements of the striker, the left and right winger stretching their defense.

Benitez maybe didn't change his general formation but to not notice variation depending on the opponents and clear gameplan and treating like some very bad coach is wrong for me.

And the pressing on some half against Arsenal, Manchester, Tottenham where we were the boss and putting huge pressure on the opponents with some lovely movements as well is no small feat with a thing squad playing every three days.

[xPetrCechx 13,570]

Agree but sadly for us, as it has been, Torres did absolutely nothing..

WAS WORSE THAN EVER!

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

I remember that time he bought on Ivanovic for Azpilicueta when we were chasing a game!

Ivanovic can score some goals mate

[Jack Uzzi 54]

Horrible substitutions.

Keep things clear please. With Lampard en Oscar coming on we lost our momentum.

De Bruyne could have come on for Schurrle with whom he seems in the balance. Willian, if ready, for Hazard. Or Lampard for Mikel/Ramires and Torres for Eto'o.

I may be biased but I think Chelsea could have profited from the deliveries of De Bruyne in the last half hour. When they played crosses they were not good enough.

Torres did nothing and it was a bit strange to have two centre forwards on that early. Oscar tried but lacked precision and Lampard didn't get in the positions he should get at that moment in the game.

[mac.bo 48]

What score would Mourinho give himself out of 10 for todays game? Tatics/players choice/subs ...school report must to better springs to mind. Playing Eto away at goodison aint a place to debut a 32 dude me thinks (he done ok but thats about it)

[zolayes 14,489]

Horrible substitutions.

Keep things clear please. With Lampard en Oscar coming on we lost our momentum.

De Bruyne could have come on for Schurrle with whom he seems in the balance. Willian, if ready, for Hazard. Or Lampard for Mikel/Ramires and Torres for Eto'o.

I may be biased but I think Chelsea could have profited from the deliveries of De Bruyne in the last half hour. When they played crosses they were not good enough.

Torres did nothing and it was a bit strange to have two centre forwards on that early. Oscar tried but lacked precision and Lampard didn't get in the positions he should get at that moment in the game.

TELL me any other manager with the IMAGINATION ( and balls ) to take off a world class LB and replace him with a dodgy striker. THAT is why Jose is the "ONLY ONE"

[mac.bo 48]

De Bruyne from the start . Essien looks like last season for him ...so unlucky with injuries , was 1 of da best until grrrr injuries i miss you bison!

[mac.bo 48]

Dont think we will get relegated this season lol

[polo 18]

de bruyne or oscar or schurrle it's the same thing . EVERTON 1 CHELSEA 0

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Im starting to doubt in decision of appointing Mou.

We play defensive football

He benched Mata, Azpi

He didnt bought proper striker and midfielder

He bought Willian for 30mio despite already having several players in that position (Kdb, Hazard, Oscar, Mata, Moses, Schurrle)

He loaned out Moses and Lukaku

He isnt giving Kdb enough playtime

Our team looks lost in games

We dont play attractive football

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I hope it was just everton game, but overall we have team that can play brilliant attacking football and Mourinho is blocking that. Why should we stop with lead 1-0 when we can score couple more?? So far, I blame Mou for not playing attractive football, not trusting our young players and benching Mata/prefering Oscar instead.

[English Freak 456]

TELL me any other manager with the IMAGINATION ( and balls ) to take off a world class LB and replace him with a dodgy striker. THAT is why Jose is the "ONLY ONE"

I wouldn't call that imagination. Bringing on a past-it striker was always a stupid move.

Everton were probably pleased when they saw Torres come on...cause they know he's useless most of the time.