Closed Chelsea v Sunderland

[Pizy 18,368]

Imagine the scenes if we come out in the same lethargic, can't be bothered way and allow Sunderland to boss it.

We better se the likes of Costa, Cesc, and Oscar with a point to prove and at the races today.

[Tomo 21,733]

Wouldn't go as far as tactically astute. Decent manager but nothing more. I expected Hiddink to have a little input in today's line up.

We'll see if Mou was the problem after all

Allardyce is a fantastic manager, if he was skinny and more of a looker everyone would rave about him.

The work he's done at the clubs he's managed, Bolton especially, was out of this world.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Imagine if Sunderland go 1-0 up....

[LAM09 6,751]

Allardyce is a fantastic manager, if he was skinny and more of a looker everyone would rave about him.

The work he's done at the clubs he's managed, Bolton especially, was out of this world.

I don't know what looks have to do with getting plaudits. He's gone downhill since he left Bolton. How did he do at Newcastle?

Anyway, a win is a must today

[The Power 147]

I have a feeling we'll win, the players are probably fighting for their Chelsea careers now (Cesc, Diego, Ivanovic ect.) but I must say, the lack of RLC disappoints me.

[MefiX19 1,092]

Ivanovic and maybe Matic are the only ones who know Russian in the squad, and i dont think Roman knows English pretty well, thats why Roman is always talking to them.

[Spike 12,049]

Ivanovic and maybe Matic are the only ones who know Russian in the squad, and i dont think Roman knows English pretty well, thats why Roman is always talking to them.

Isn't Ukranian quite similar to Russian? Surely Willian would know a little?

[stroey 2,525]

Give Holland a break, he just picked the team Mourinho used the most but Baba would've started.

If he made massive changes, the media would be all over it.

''Holland was the mole, he was the rat that told the board every details.''
''Holland started the campaign to get the manager out because he never agreed with his vision, the Sunderland line up confirmed it.''

[Parky 739]

Shit lineup but this shows our squad really needs a major shakeup. Time for Hiddink to give our youngsters a chance to show their desire and energy. In summer time to move on the old, entitled and unmotivated pensioners.

[Hamilton 2,120]

The game is not on tv over here, how is atmosphere?

[MefiX19 1,092]

Isn't Ukranian quite similar to Russian? Surely Willian would know a little?

Yeah it is and Belarusian is similar too, but i doubt that Willian would know how to speak Russian/Ukrainian.

[DYC. 7,542]

Allardyce is a fantastic manager, if he was skinny and more of a looker everyone would rave about him.

The work he's done at the clubs he's managed, Bolton especially, was out of this world.

Like Del Bosque, Hiddink, Bielsa, Benitez (once upon a time), Ancelotti? Or do you think Ancelotti is too pretty to be included?

You're right though. Even fat dudes ironically harp on fat managers. You'd think it wouldn't matter.

I'd love to see a Santa-shaped manager at the helm of a top side.

[chrismada9 1,948]

I have a feeling we'll win, the players are probably fighting for their Chelsea careers now (Cesc, Diego, Ivanovic ect.) but I must say, the lack of RLC disappoints me.

It's disgusting!

I've always wanted to see some fresh young talent in the side, RLC has been at the club since he was 8 (similar to McEachran).. this is the perfect opportunity for him to show expensive half-hearted players to show what it means to play for the shirt!

RLC has always been learning from the Australia tour last year when Mourinho roasted him for his lack of effort, and as a result, demoted him.. I feel Fabregas, Hazard, Costa and Ivanovic need the same treatment right now, because them, plus a few others are simply not pulling their weight, and if they continue to do so, I want them out of the club ASAP!

I don't care how good you are! You don't play for the shirt; for the fans, you go somewhere else.. simple!

[Clockwork 1,794]

Allardyce is a fantastic manager, if he was skinny and more of a looker everyone would rave about him.

The work he's done at the clubs he's managed, Bolton especially, was out of this world.

I am sorry I give no credit to dinosaurs like Allardyce, he is a horrible manager.

I don't believe in resurrection of dinosaurs but managers like Allardyce has proven me wrong, they keep getting managerial jobs after being sacked again and again and again.

Btw Allardyce is quite charismatic and likable imo, so him being fat can't be an issue.

[Tomo 21,733]

Like Del Bosque, Hiddink, Bielsa, Benitez (once upon a time), Ancelotti? Or do you think Ancelotti is too pretty to be included?

You're right though. Even fat dudes ironically harp on fat managers. You'd think it wouldn't matter.

I'd love to see a Santa-shaped manager at the helm of a top side.

Unfortunately mud sticks, he got given the good ball tag early ln his career and hasn't been able to shake it off.

At Bolton his teams played good football as his WHU side with Valencia and Sakho leading the attack.

[Tomo 21,733]

I am sorry I give no credit to dinosaurs like Allardyce, he is a horrible manager.

I don't believe in resurrection of dinosaurs but managers like Allardyce has proven me wrong, they keep getting managerial jobs after being sacked again and again and again.

Btw Allardyce is quite charismatic and likable imo, so him being fat can't be an issue.

He (like Pulis) keep getting jobs because they practically guarantee PL survival, something any team other than last season's top seven and Everton are in some danger off every season.

[zinctek 462]

i think he has picked the same time that would normally get picked to get a reaction out the ground. They deserve being boo'ed if they start playing fantastic.

I want us to win but if we play like we are a fantastic team we know that most the players didnt want jose there.

[Cosmin 2,484]

These are the best players we have. And the most experienced. Holland did the normal thing to do. Wait for Hiddink to start his job and then we'll see changes.