Bracken Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Possibly. He's prone to those sort of 'swing' decisions and splash moves aimed at trying to get the fans back onside, and that would be pretty much the ultimate one if he were to do so. If it's gonna happen, I expect it'd be as a result of Mourinho manipulating the situation to force his hand, so to speak, rather than RA going out and chasing him like he did Guardiola. If Mourinho puts him in that position and he's torn as to whether it's the right thing to do or not I'd expect him to err on the side of yes and give the usual confidence boost, then go from there.Trying to second guess this man is mental though. I wrote this at the weekend trying to get an idea of who he'll look at but it's just as likely to be spectacularly wrong. Cheers Phil, I saw that piece, well written and made a lot of sense, but as you said, who really knows what Roman is thinking? Looking at the candidates you posted, none of them jumps out as a Chelsea-style manager to me. The only candidate out there right now who looks to me that he'd suit the club (Other than Jose of course) is Laudrup. I know he hasn't achieved too much, but there's just something about him that I think would fit in well here. Can anyone else see Mancini getting the boot from City, Roman going after him while Jose takes over up there and turns them into the best side in Europe? Hopefully that's just me being overly pessimistic though Sadly that's exactly what I expect to happen, he'll stay there for 5+ years and turn them into a ridiculous force, before going on to manage Portugal to a world title, while we'll be stuck with bloody Benitez. I hope I'm wrong so much. Edit: I didn't see Robo thinking we'd get Mancini, I just think Jose will go to City, I don't think we'll get Mancini, I think we're more likely to be stuck with Benitez in the longer term (or as long term as we go, so 1 season) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Mancini would be such a terrible appointment and I'd hate it, I almost expect it to happen now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Why would we want Mancini anyway? Roman would probably want more success in Europe and Mancini's got a **** poor European record with City Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Why would we want Mancini anyway? Roman would probably want more success in Europe and Mancini's got a **** poor European record with City Did terrible with Inter as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 What're the odds of Mata scoring today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Another ****ing **** half. Yay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Oscar so ****ing good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Taken Benitez 3 months to realise that players tend to play best in their right position, think that means by mid-April he'l have realised Ba is better than Torres? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Lovely goal by Oscar but honestly gay porn was more appealing for the other 99% of that match... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Rafa Benitez: "It's not just Fernando scoring goals, it's about what he does for the team." ...so nothing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Taken Benitez 3 months to realise that players tend to play best in their right position, think that means by mid-April he'l have realised Ba is better than Torres?How did we lineup today? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Cech; Azpi, Cahill (v. lucky not to get sent off) Ivanovic, Bertrand; Lampard, Ramires; Marin (Benayoun), Mata, (Oscar), Hazard; Torres. Oscar scored a great goal straight after coming on but otherwise it was absolute ****. Very open at the back too, so glad Mikel is back now, he and Lamps in the middle should keep it much more solid now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Cheers. Just seen the goal, great move Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 When you throw in that the likes of Stoch, Cummings, Sinclair, Di Santo and Mancienne (plus Bridcutt, Mellis etc in the second tier) have all done that as well in the last few years and we're in a position where the manager is crying about a small squad, I struggle to have any sympathy. Cummings has only proven capable at the second tier, and even then he hasn't been amazing- he would never have played for Chelsea for more than a one-off and I think you said as much when he signed for Reading. But I do generally agree with your point, you would probably have been better served by keeping Cork, Kakuta, Borini, etc. around the squad than spending fairly large sums on players who are roughly their equals. Whether the likes of Cork and particularly Sinclair would have reached their current levels without regular football and an arm around their shoulder is up for debate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Pretty average game from us really. Luckily Sparta aren't that great. Still 1-0 and should see us comfortably win in the 2nd leg. Now I'm just hoping Lampard plays and scores a couple on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Good goal from Oscar, pretty happy I didn't stay up to watch that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 We have to play Sparta Prague again 2 days before away at City don't we? Hopefully we can beat Brentford and them relatively comfortably and be in good form to go to the Etihad. Would be happy with a draw but if we actually stay tight at the back (and play Demba Ba) I reckon we could sneak a win. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Didier just scored within 5 minutes of coming on for his Galatasaray debut. What a guy :*) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I am pretty sure his important games attribute irl is 21/20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 The header is outstanding as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Also involved in the 2nd goal. Miss him badly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Had to laught at this. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8503774/Yossi-Benayoun-says-Chelsea-to-blame-for-Fernando-Torres-poor-form Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Or laugh* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I was listening to something yesterday from the 2010 WC and one of the things they were talking about was how bad Torres was becoming. So of course we let him get even worse for another half season then spent £50m on him I saw another Benayoun quote where he blamed the influence of Drogba still, ****ing unbelievable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 If I had a pound for everytime I heard the words 'The real Fernando Torres...' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Just read we've made an inquired about Pellegrini. Obviously Jose's everyone's #1 pick but if nothing materialises from there, Pellegrini's probably one of the few managers I'd like at the club Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Don't know much about him but he seems to be doing well with Malaga. Tbf Mourinho and Moyes are my two top picks, with Mourinho being 1st. Although I hope he could stay longer than 3 or 4 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Lampard, Ba & Terry all starting today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Lampard to add to his total please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razzler Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Lampard to add to his total please. This would be good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Strong lineup, nice to see VicMo back too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Complete overkill of a team. All respect to Brentford, but if we can't beat a League One side with our backup XI we should be ashamed. Turnbull, Benayoun, Mikel, Marin and Bertrand should be out there, we've been on a tight schedule recently and it'll only cost us at year's end if our key players are exhausted. That said, if it helps get Benitez out I won't be complaining. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Almost 199 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted February 17, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just read we've made an inquired about Pellegrini. Obviously Jose's everyone's #1 pick but if nothing materialises from there, Pellegrini's probably one of the few managers I'd like at the club It's obvious to me he's being lined up as the fall-back plan should none of the preferred younger candidates (or Mourinho...) materialise. I'd be happy with him in that capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Complete overkill of a team. All respect to Brentford, but if we can't beat a League One side with our backup XI we should be ashamed. Turnbull, Benayoun, Mikel, Marin and Bertrand should be out there, we've been on a tight schedule recently and it'll only cost us at year's end if our key players are exhausted. That said, if it helps get Benitez out I won't be complaining. Yeah.. no overkill in the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Another exciting half of football... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 A colonoscopy is more fun than watching us at the moment. Christ this is dull. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Juan Mata He's just so good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Doesn't even bear thinking about where we'd be without him but still with FSW Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 So we're 1-0 up with 20 minutes to go, with Sparta on Thurs and City on Sunday and he brings on Hazard, so none of the 3 creators get a rest. Just ridiculously incompetent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted February 17, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted February 17, 2013 Just the £100m of attacking midfielders required to beat League One oppo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 One step closer! Lampard breaking this record has taken precedence over our performance in any competition for me this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 One step closer!Lampard breaking this record has taken precedence over our performance in any competition for me this season. Yeah basically this. Think him breaking the record is the best we can realistically hope for anyway. Nice goals, Mata is just insanely good, need to sign up Frank etc. etc. same old same old really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpain16 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 WTF was David Luiz thinking? Poor guy didn't even see him coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Some more **** play from him at the end too giving away a stupid corner. Hopefully FSW sees sense (for once) and uses Mikel and Lampard in the middle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Lampard's now three goals from our all-time goalscoring record, correct? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 WTF was David Luiz thinking? Poor guy didn't even see him coming. Thought that was a nasty tackle. He knew exactly what he was doing and has done it before iirc, although I can't think of an example off the top of my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Aside from the ridiculous foul, I thought Luiz had a decent game today, some lovely passes and one of the few players who tried to move the ball quickly from back to front in the first half. He also tried (albeit unsuccessfully) to pick out Ba's runs a few times which the other players seemed to ignore. Does it worry everyone else that we cannot seem to create chances for strikers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Wasn't the greatest performance but we won again so that's all good. A good win against Sparta and then a draw/win against City would be great. It will be a hard game but if we play like I know we can then we can beat them. Thought Oscar and Mata were great today as well. Mata so Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Of course it's the one half of football I miss. What did Luiz do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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