Carlo Ancelotti

[Kostas 1,468]

It's a good point. But remember, we did keep Grant until the end of the season so that was okay, Scolari had the team in dismay, we didn't play well, but more importantly he'd lost the dressing room & Drogba which was the crucial part. In came Hiddink who just about got us some silver-wear.

Carlo hasn't lot the dressing room yet, they're still united as one. His calmness helps the players, mentally, not tactically, which is why keeping him on is the best option for the sake of stability. Perhaps, if Wilkins wasn't sacked it would be easier to "sack" Carlo right now, but we saw the impact of Wilkin's departure and he was just the assistant, the sacking of the coach would be disaster for morale.

Good point.

Once you lose the bench there's no coming back. Results are easier to change.

[Rambo 1,729]

Just looking at Blues News - It showed a clip of CA doing an interview and a few players come up behind him, (Terry, Cole and Drogba I Think) and hugged him and said "were still behind you"!! kinda funny but obviously from that he hasn't lost the dressing room"!

link?

[Rambo 1,729]

Hahaha if we got Rafa I'd just sit and cry,,,

I'd be psycologically ill.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

I see this as a test for Carlo's man management skills. He has to find the core of the problem and solve the problem before it rots away. But i hope there is no stubborness in the way to resolve the main problem, the fact is that we have had a system that has worked for a couple of years, and like every system, it comes to a point where it is needed to be updated to keep it up to the highest standard. We have already gotten read of the 'dead wood' as to say, but where is the new components to replace?

Either we need to start giving people Kakuta, Sturridge, McEarhan, PvA, Bruma, etc. a chance, or dip into the transfer pond or otherwise we are going to dwell into the abyss.

[Henrique 9,133]

It's a good point. But remember, we did keep Grant until the end of the season so that was okay, Scolari had the team in dismay, we didn't play well, but more importantly he'd lost the dressing room & Drogba which was the crucial part. In came Hiddink who just about got us some silver-wear.

Carlo hasn't lot the dressing room yet, they're still united as one. His calmness helps the players, mentally, not tactically, which is why keeping him on is the best option for the sake of stability. Perhaps, if Wilkins wasn't sacked it would be easier to "sack" Carlo right now, but we saw the impact of Wilkin's departure and he was just the assistant, the sacking of the coach would be disaster for morale.

Some good points, but:

Grant was offered a 3 years contract or something like that. That was the stupidiest thing Roman has ever made. If you give him a contract, I think that what he did during this term was enough to give him another season. Why not let him stay until the end of the season, and then see if he was good enough to stay longer ? What Roman was expecting him to do to stay until the end of the contract ?

Yeah, our current form is by far worst than that, but Scolari lost the dressing room. To the other side, I believe that this wasnt a nice idea, since you give players too much power. Mourinho was sacked becuase he was supposed to put Terry on the bench ( Makelelé had no reason to lie), and Scolari was sacked because our child Drogba wasnt happy with him. Our team will only have the stability we need when Drogba, Terry and these guys goes, and we show to our managers whos in charge. Look to Manchester. Fergunson is there, and there is no player stronger than him. If he say you wont play, then you accept that or just find another place to play.

We cant sack Carlo now. We must sack some players before.( no, Im no suggesting to ged rid of Terry)

[Henrique 9,133]

By the way, we need to win tomorrow to stop these apocalypsi talk.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Grant was offered a 3 years contract or something like that. That was the stupidiest thing Roman has ever made. If you give him a contract, I think that what he did during this term was enough to give him another season. Why not let him stay until the end of the season, and then see if he was good enough to stay longer ? What Roman was expecting him to do to stay until the end of the contract ?

I certainly didn't know that, wow. He epitomised the role of a "Yes man", his best move was not changing Mourinho's tactics

Yeah, our current form is by far worst than that, but Scolari lost the dressing room. To the other side, I believe that this wasnt a nice idea, since you give players too much power. Mourinho was sacked becuase he was supposed to put Terry on the bench ( Makelelé had no reason to lie), and Scolari was sacked because our child Drogba wasnt happy with him. Our team will only have the stability we need when Drogba, Terry and these guys goes, and we show to our managers whos in charge. Look to Manchester. Fergunson is there, and there is no player stronger than him. If he say you wont play, the you accept that or just find another place to play.

This is true. Just look at Wayne Rooney, I'm sure if Drogba had the same idea last summer, Roman would have forked out the same funds. Fortunately Drogba's not chasing money, and from his form right now, I can see why. Scolari did go on record saying he never played a player who wasn't 100%, and fair do's to him, he may have extended his career by 2 more years (though he may not even need that now.)

We cant sack Carlo now. We must sack some players before.

Very true. The next manager must be allowed to build his own team.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

The majority of men meet with failure because of their lack of persistence in creating new plans to take the place of those which fail.

-- Napoleon Hill

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently

-- Henry Ford

[DYC. 7,542]

Some good points, but:

Grant was offered a 3 years contract or something like that. That was the stupidiest thing Roman has ever made. If you give him a contract, I think that what he did during this term was enough to give him another season. Why not let him stay until the end of the season, and then see if he was good enough to stay longer ? What Roman was expecting him to do to stay until the end of the contract ?

Yeah, our current form is by far worst than that, but Scolari lost the dressing room. To the other side, I believe that this wasnt a nice idea, since you give players too much power. Mourinho was sacked becuase he was supposed to put Terry on the bench ( Makelelé had no reason to lie), and Scolari was sacked because our child Drogba wasnt happy with him. Our team will only have the stability we need when Drogba, Terry and these guys goes, and we show to our managers whos in charge. Look to Manchester. Fergunson is there, and there is no player stronger than him. If he say you wont play, then you accept that or just find another place to play.

We cant sack Carlo now. We must sack some players before.( no, Im no suggesting to ged rid of Terry)

You're absolutely right about the power some players possess but it's a good thing and a bad thing. When the coach is really fucking up in something, like horrible training methods or whatever, we have players who have the courage to speak up. But when they start acting like divas, it gets annoying and can really do damage.

[carefreeluke 27]

Bloody hell.

I don't post a lot on here but with some of the comments I've seen on here and other forums.....I simply have to.

Get rid of Ancelotti?

I needed a good laugh. Thanks.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Bloody hell.

I don't post a lot on here but with some of the comments I've seen on here and other forums.....I simply have to.

Get rid of Ancelotti?

I needed a good laugh. Thanks.

Read the comments, hear out the points.

[Term-X 7,891]

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[diskoviolente 425]

Last season we got away with all our problems - too much old players, to few young players coming through, you named it. we got away, winning the Double.

This season we are not likely to get away with it, which means the so long discussed general overhaul is about to come. good steps have been taken with selling J. Cole, Deco et all, i don´t mention for a reason. I don´t need to explain to any of you that we should´ve replaced 5 departures with more than 2 new players.

If we don´t win anything this season .... fuck ! but it wouldn´t struck with surprise, i mean look at our team, a squad of like what, 19 players compared to an anverage 25 ?

Bloody obvious....

i totally back TX with his post, the Churchill quote really hit the nail on the so beloved head.

i try to keep calm and be as positive as possible.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Although Roman has said he will back Ancelotti, I still feel worried for his future. If we don't win one or both of the next two matches I can honestly see him being sacked.

[Henrique 9,133]

Mates, Carlo is still here because he have won the double last season. If it was his first season he would already be sacked. If we lose today it will be difficult for him.