Chelsea Boss Grant: Abramovich Decides Transfers

[Steve 10,227]

Of course we all acknowledge its Roman's club and he can do whatever he likes but that doesnt mean it'll be in Chelsea's best interests. At the end of the day, whether he professes to love the club or not, he has to realise there's limitations to his millions. There's a big difference between recognising a decent player when you see one and actually knowing what to do with that player.

The way I see it, pre-Mourinho, what we had was a group of very talented individual players but there was always something missing. Mourinho comes in, takes those players, adds one or two of his own choice and creates a cohesive team prepared mentally and physically to play as a unit. Having a couple of players (not necessarily in his plans) introduced, upset the balance a little but being the manager he was, he made the necessary adjustments. In hindsight though if the money spent on Sheva and Ballack had been given to Mourinho instead, maybe the title wouldnt have eluded us in the end?

Anyway, back to present day, its all very well Roman having his eye on this player or that player and Grant dutifully nodding his dopey head, but ultimately he then has to know where and how that player is going to fit into the side and then get a return for the millions spent. Personally, I can see a return to the days of having a load of maybe talented, but expensive individuals looking good in periods but being as cohesive and effective as a Wimpey new-build.

also well said totally agree