The key to success

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Wilson, well put and I agree with you one hundred percent

There have been reports today of Ancelotti ''on the verge of being sacked''. That gives me mixed feelings. On one hand I really do want him to stay, turn it around and shut the critics but on the other hand I want to see dramatic change in the table, form, attitude of Chelsea. Ancelotti seems like a good guy, perhaps too good for a manager. Might be the language barrier, would explain why Wilkins' departure had such an effect on our game. He doesn't seem that agressive minded, dominative figure as people might expect a manager to be. That might be his down-fall. Some people claim that 'he can't motivate the players enough', well fucking hell, if you're a professional footballer playing for Chelsea and earning more in a week then most earn in a year and can't be bothered without being kicked in the arse by the manager, you should really reevaluate.

One solution in my eyes is squad re-vamp. We need to stick to a manager and let him build a squad. Having said that, the manager has to earn the trust of Abramovic, the fans, players before he should get a chance to build his own squad. I do believe Ancelotti has prooven himself to us and deserves this chance. Two-three players out, which might be hard mentally for the fans to see their heroes go but it's the best for the club. Getting 2-3 young players in aswell would sort us out nicely. Been playing some speculative Football Manager in my mind and I'd love if we'd bring in Agüero and Sanchez. The formation could be 4-2-2-1-1 (seems really similar to Real Madrid's formation if you look at it), give Sturridge, McEachran and Van Aanholt chances and see how they use them.

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

-------------Cech---------------

Ivanovic-Terry-Luiz-A.Cole

----Essien---Ramires-----

Sanchez------------Zhirkov

-----------Agüero------------

--------------Torres----------

RB - Ivan, Bosingwa, Luiz, Ferreira

CB - Alex, Luiz, Terry, Ivan

LB - A.Cole, Zhirkov, Van Aanholt

CMF - Ramires, Essien, Mikel, Lampard, McEachran

Wingers/SS - Zhirkov, Benayoun, Sturridge, Sanchez, Agüero, Kalou, Malouda

CF - Torres, Drogba, Sturridge, Anelka

Notice I've not 'sold' anyone though obviously we'd have to let some of the players go to make room, cut wagebill and perhaps even recoup some money. And clearly some kind of a rotation has to be worked out. Loan out some of the youngsters again, keep 2-3, because it's unreasnoble for a club like Chelsea to give all of the new guys a fair chance, loan option would be best for both the player and the club. Buying Agüero and Sanchez will cost money, sure, but they're young and got a great future ahead of them. Their physique is perfect for EPL, and technique gives us the edge and flair we have been lacking. Agüero also has a good shot in him, can take free kicks like he showed us when we played Atletico last year in the Champs League. In other words a Dream Team.

The latter part was just my own mind games. I do support Carlo Ancelotti and I'm behind the team whatever happens. Keep the faith, KTBFFH

Some reading:

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2011/02/20/2360898/chelseas-didier-Drogba-and-florent-malouda-set-for-summer

http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2011/02/20/2360800/carlo-ancelottis-chelsea-future-in-doubt-after-fa-cup-exit (similar stories up on other sites aswell)

[Fulham Broadway 17,305]

Ancellotti appears clueless when it comes to changing a game midstream.

At best 100% predictable, or at worst tactically inept...maybe Emenalo could say something....