Chelsea Banter Archive November 21 2012

21 Nov 2012 23:47:13
We all know Rdm was never gonna be a long term soloution.
Bit gutted about the chubba being put in as interim. But in all honestly, I couldnt care if my pet budgie was in charge. When you look at the stats. Since Abramovich came, we have had been slated for the managers we have had. But we have still won more trophys than man u in that period!
Up the blues. Heard Arsene bamging on earlier, what has he got in his cabnet in the last 6 years?

Luke

Well lets all hope it all goes good, RDM wasent the real tactic guy and when the trio got tired we started to lose and it looked like he didnt know what he did. And his strategy to play better defensive was to put on another defender so its 5 + Mikel and Ramires, the problem lies in the tactics not in the ammount of defenders.
But lets hope it all goes good he is a good manager no one can deny that.

21 Nov 2012 22:40:37
Ed, will Rafa have a say in the transfers that occur in January?

PR! {Ed002's Note - He will have an input as any manager.}

21 Nov 2012 22:57:38
I like Benitez and as they were saying on a website he is mainly defensive but that's our problem.

Transfers we should be looking at:

Hummels for David Luiz - I love David Luiz but he is not a central defender, if he wants to stay at the club hopefully Benitez will try him centre midfield. Humnels would be the other option and someone to replace Terry as a leader, he's strong, good header of the ball and his best attribute which you should have as a centre back is positioning and man marking something which Luiz is desperately lacking.

Gundogan for Mikel - if we are going to stick with the 4-2-3-1 formation we need someone who tracks back and can shoot I watched Gundogan against Ajax tonight him and Bender made Eriksen look amateur. And who the he'll does Mikel think he is arguing with players against Juve he's our main problem, Luiz was the same we've already got a world class midfielder in Ramires he just needs a solid partner with good transitional play.

Falcao for Torres - don't have to talk about Falcao we know his ability. I just think it's disgusting how no-ones confirmed it but did ambramovich get Benitez to get the most out of Torres? I know we shouldn't blame him but it feels as though the club relies on him wouldn't it be better to get a swap deal all the negative who's out and start fresh. I think we can say goodbye to Falcao dreams now that Benitez is here.

1 hummels is a great shout, would go for subotic though as my choice.
2 mikel is one big problem, but with ramires playing deeper in the defending role he can move quick, break, and set players on his way. so maybe the answer is someone like debruyne or mceachran playing with ramires. but oscar for this season.
3 we need falcao, would be good if benetiz has this magic touch on him but i 100 percent believe he hasnt got it anymore.

hopefully now marin and romeu will get game time, luiz and mikel get less. im actually excited

Not so sure about Torres wil stay now, i am sure Benitez can see if he not good enough.

Atleast i heared he is very good with playing the team as a unit and is exceptional at exploiting the opposites weakness, have a great defence while still having a major attacking threat. Also he likes playing 4-3-2-1 which we are used too already.

Sadly i know ALOT of Chelsea fans hate the guts out of him and if the players does that too it can be a problem.
Anyway heared after he didnt manage teams he got more humble and less arrogant.

21 Nov 2012 22:27:31
Benitez will probably be naming facts again in his first press conference

21 Nov 2012 22:15:02
all saying rafa is only good at defending, you all have short memories because so is di matteo. RDM did nothing different to our play. mata oscar hazard changed it.

Thats not true, he made the fullbacks go much further up the pitch and sold Meireles who played exelent in the middle, we looked far more secure when he played against Newcastle in 2-0 victory and that shows we need another defensive midfielder.

21 Nov 2012 22:09:58
Ed do you know the situation at the end of the season? Obviously with Benitez as the interim boss till the end of the season, what managers will we look at in the summer? Hopefully Pep or Mourinho.
RT {Ed002's Note - I'll just slip in to my time machine and check.}

21 Nov 2012 22:09:10
Regardless of your feelings towards Benitez, you have to suck it up and support him. We need to pick everything up as a club, and the supporters can do a massive job in supporting the team.

PR!

21 Nov 2012 22:01:19
i couldnt care less if Benitez can get Torres "firing" Torres is an embarrassment to himself, he has mugged us off for long enough, Long from West Brom looked 100x better than Torres has ever in a blue shirt, ive backed him, ive stood up for him, but now i feel stupid because he hasnt delivered at all.
One Bomb Tom

1. As a so called Chelsea fan its in the clubs interest for Torres to get firing so we can get back to the top of the league.

2. If he does get firing then his value will go up.

Use your brain and support the club, im not happy either.

PB

Torres was garbage for months at liverpool before we signed him. He is finished and will never be the same again.
Happens to so many players who get a few injuries and never are the same again.

21 Nov 2012 21:51:33
Can't believe everyone is writing Rafa off! For God's sake he's won the champions league with Liverpool he must be doing something right. And if he can pull Torres into some kind of form then it's worth it.

All I can say is don't boo on Sunday if you're at the game, if anything sing Rafa's name to make him feel confident and welcome. We're all Chelsea fans so act like it. If we beat City I can see that kickstarting our season. Up the Blues!

RB11

No Gerrard won the Champions League gor Liverpool

What cos he scored a goal?

21 Nov 2012 21:49:01
WELCOME TO THE BRIDGE RAFA GET US WINNING AGAIN, cfcrule.

21 Nov 2012 21:43:53
You lot are bunch of clowns.. Who ever walks out on that pitch on Sunday who ever in charge will be getting my full support.. Get behind CFC and Benitez !!

Well said good post get behind rafa

Same with me BLUEBOY1

21 Nov 2012 21:26:10
Benitez line-up vs City:

Cech

Ivanovic*Cahill*Luiz*Cole

Ramires*Romeu

Azpilicueta*Mata*Bertrand

Torres

Boring,direct play

21 Nov 2012 21:01:24
With Rafael Benitez at the helm i know his january transfer targets.

in: Albert Riera, Jamie Carragher , Dirk kuyt and finally midfield mastro Steven Gerrard.

Aquilani, cisse, crouch, luis garcia

Hope so. I'd take SG over Lamps any day.
mike-m

I just cracked up! quality post!!

wheelycfc

21 Nov 2012 20:55:36
Every1 needs 2 chill the f out! I definitely am not be benitez biggest fan (in fact hate is the word i would use to describe my feelings towards him)but we should give the guy a chance! I'm sick of only reading negative comments get behind the Chelsea! I have heard people saying that they will boo at the next game, I pray for their sake that they are not sitting next to me. Win or lose up the Blues
Blue John

Im at the fulham game wednesday coming, i wont boo for sure. BLUEBOY1

21 Nov 2012 20:40:59
cant believe we have lost di matteo to the fat spanish waiter. he is not good enough to manage us. as anuva stand in why dint we jus keep roberto, the players never knw whether they are cumin or goin with all our managers

21 Nov 2012 20:30:52
Benitez. Ha Ha Ha. Good luck

Micky blue eyes

21 Nov 2012 20:28:09
Rafa Rafael Rafa Rafael Rafa Rafael Rafael Benitez!!

Evered Ever Liverpool Rafa Benitez

Well done Chelski, what a signing, Rafa will put you where you belong,

Didnt rafa get liverpool 2nd in the prem? the closest they have been for 21 years

21 Nov 2012 20:23:47
I for 1 am pissed off with the appointment of Benitez! even as intrim boss! i would rather have Eddie Newton!
I actually think Steve Clark would make a great Chelsea manager, he knows the club and is a great tactician!
Tom

Im DISGUSTED! Im really anoyed right now...

MKBLUE

21 Nov 2012 20:20:00
some of u fans are pathetic get behind rafa for god sake! kevinCFC

Sorry i love the club and have backed whoever has been manager up until now. But I can hand on heart say I will never back rafa, and I am sure I will be slated on here for not being a true fan because of it but it is a shocking decision.

How could you back scolari ! he wanted to swap drogba. BLUEBOY1

21 Nov 2012 20:08:40
i Have been supporting Torres, but now rafa has been forced on us, I hope he never scores again.
Sack rafa now.

Stupid post hope torres scores as many as poss, COYB.

21 Nov 2012 19:56:37
The board has no clue whatsoever. This thing is becoming so corporate and so soul-less. Does anyonewho made a decision know what is the attitude of the stadium to fat spanish waiter? Have they been to CFC-Liverpool games?

I don't give a rubbish he's our new man with a squad selection power. I hope this will turn into a nightmare of biggest magnitude ever. You just can't do that. Ridiculous.

JG

Bore off will ya!


kevinCFC

Want to hear our fans chant the favorite tune at next game. You all know the fat spanish waiter thing:)

Let's greet that one with an appropriate banners as well. Board has just scored another own goal. Can't believe it. Just can not believe it. May we just do a red away kit next term?

I understand that at the rate we are going there won't be many managers left soon. So come what may. But i fully agree. I wish we loose bad. We can take it. This board has to go for all of their shortcomings.

Bic

Bic shut up will ya



kevinCFC

21 Nov 2012 19:46:26
Ed, if the club wouldn't stand in the way of Torres leaving why was RDM told he can't sign a striker as Torres had to play? {Ed002's Note - He wasn't, that is nonsense.}

We tried falcao, cavani, remy & schurrle, its more the case no one acceptable was avaiiable you dimlo BLUEBOY1

21 Nov 2012 19:49:17
Ed are you sure rafa has been appointed as manager.
I thought roman wanted him as catering manger.
He will be worse than AVB.
The team won't want to play for a useless liversmall crony.

I even think the role of catering manager would leave this fat Spanish waiter out of his depth.

Blue25

21 Nov 2012 19:40:42
I have to say, after appointing rafa as manager, for the first time in my life. I'm ashamed to be a chelsea fan, I will not back him & hope he is sacked as soon as possible. Mark my words, worse than AVB.

21 Nov 2012 19:39:11
So it is Benitez. I wanna throw up.

JG

21 Nov 2012 19:25:11
As a Liverpool fan I have been reading your website with interest. I fully understand your vehemence against Benitez but I would hope that is based on the rivalry between our sides. What is in no doubt is that he has the ability to build good and strong footballing sides (Valencia and Liverpool 09).

However I cannot see this working as Benitez gets too involved in the politics of a club. That will not fit with RA and is doomed to fail. He is a good manager and given time (which we know he will not get) will do well for you. There is a chance without having an environment of autonomy he may not take the job !

21 Nov 2012 19:17:46
Why,why,why Benitez...Even we could see that he's not good for us!

21 Nov 2012 18:44:44
Ed is it your understanding that benitez will only be appointed until the end of the season {Ed002's Note - If a permanet appointment is not possible, a manager will be appointed on an interim basis - the fourth time that this has happened in recent years.}

Rafa will probably start the next game with mata in nets,torres in goal and lampard as a speedy winger,the spanish waiter went something like 45 games with liverpool and changed the team every game,this will be a sight to see,1st signing luis garcia !

A few fans had recently been moaning about RDMs lack of rotation. At least they don't have that moan with Rafa lol.

If he does get appointed I really can't see the point in negative chants. It will just make the team play nervously because they know the boooooo's will start as soon as the go a goal down.

Roman is the money man and can do what he likes. The last thing we want is for him to walk away any time soon. So negative chanters beware.

P.s I'm not a fan of Rafa but will support the team and him if he's in charge.

Ads

Even if Roamn sold up someone else would buy us up.

21 Nov 2012 18:43:18
Have to say getting used to this hire and fire way of bussiness, just got to learn its Romans club that's how he wants to run it and let's be honest it works! Just accept who ever he puts in charge next ,with the knowledge that if it don't work he will be gone in 6 months or less!

21 Nov 2012 18:26:19
I'm starting a petition to get Rafa sacked.

21 Nov 2012 18:22:25
Why,Why,Why Benitez?Im going to start crying

That will be the chant at home to city this weekend, why why why Benitez, to Tom Jones (delilah ?).

21 Nov 2012 18:14:34
Benitez on his way it'll be interesting to see your shaky defence playing zonal marking.

What would be rafa's first signing i would say it'll the trusted Dirk Kuyt ;)

21 Nov 2012 18:07:24
All I will say is most of us do not know the situation ,the team was uninspired against Juve and heads dropped as soon as the second goal went in there was no fighting spirit.Since the Man u match the team has been a bit disorganized at the back and had lost a sense of direction in my opinion.
Roman has got most of his sackings right.
The media wolves who hate us any way are all over us and are out for blood and they do not have a freaking clue about the situation.The club's board members are not stupid and know when something is wrong .It is a collective decision and will be proven right in the future and it is for the best of the club.
The posts for protests and some blaming Torres is just silly.When AVB was sacked everybody was disappointed and we went on to make history.
So trust in the board and we will be fine.As for the rival fans pouring in their "much valued"opinions look at our trophy cabinet in the last 10 years.
And also Jose and us parting ways was not wrong ,look we are now the European Champions. The club members and Roman take the necessary steps when the situation warrants them to be taken and we have been better off for it.
roan

When AVB got sacked, I had a party to celebrate.

21 Nov 2012 17:56:08
ED002 is Jose mourinho an option to be appointed as a Chelsea manager right now?
Lucca {Ed002's Note - No, he has a job.}

21 Nov 2012 17:36:28
Ed002, it's going to be Rafa Benitez isn't?

PR! {Ed002's Note - Perhaps. It won't be Guardiola as he has today confirmed he is taking the season off. Benitez seems most likely but is not the only option. You will know soon enough.}

I wud like to see Hoddle back on the short term

21 Nov 2012 17:05:49
who would be better for chelsea torres or falcao?I know falcao seems better now but he never played english type of football so i dont know if he will play as well.On the other side torres hasnt scored for chelsea much but he plays like a fighter,he plays for the team and its not unusual if he assists.Right now i regreat chelsea didnt sign zlatan ibrahimovic.What he did against england is unbelivable.People cant score facing the goal from that distance,he did it with no sight of goal over his head.And i know he would fit into chelseas style of play.Roman has money.He could have ended up at Stamford bridge easily

You dont want falcao because he has never played in england but you want ibrahimovic?

So you don't want Falcao because he hasn't played in the prem, yet has an amazing record against English teams. But you do want I Ibrahimovic who hasn't played in the prem, and has a shocking record against English teams!
Not quite sure if you know what you're on about!

Chelsea Nick

21 Nov 2012 16:24:32
Maybe the captain, leader, legend could be captain,leader, legend MANAGER !!

No thanks.

IB.

You mean the tug, racist, dirty lier. there you go something to be really proud off.

Wow JT? Really? That would really work wouldn't it? No experience, no obvious intelligence, a suspect temperament, and no ability to attract world class players needed. Sounds perfect if the thought is to lose out to Spurs and Arsenal.

21 Nov 2012 16:12:21
Rafa Benitez is odds on favourites to become the new Chelsea Boss.

21 Nov 2012 16:11:12
do we want karim benzema

21 Nov 2012 16:20:58
Who is this random poster? Are u thinking about the next manager at all? Let the manager come in and sign who he wants. {Ed002's Note -That is not how transfers are handled at the club.}

In response to Ed's answer in my opinion that is one of the reasons we are in such a mess and will struggle to get Pep or Jose back because the club will not let them have total control of the playing side and instead force feed them players they dont want. {Ed002's Note - That is not the situation, sorry.}

21 Nov 2012 15:23:09
What's the chances if pulling deal off for gaurdiola many thanks

21 Nov 2012 15:22:11
ED, any knowledge of how the search for the managers going? Also who are the candidates don't trust paper talk I my trust the ED's. {Ed002's Note - I have explained what I know.}

21 Nov 2012 16:01:21
The greatest problem we have as Chelsea fans is that we are part of the betrayal band wagon; read true various post from fans since the sack of Di matteo, we are already suggesting avalanche of names to replace roberto d. They want to bring Guardiola who was sacked by Di Matteo, funny. We are ungratefull and pathetic, we are supposed to be protesting the sack of our manager for the entire part of this season, not suggesting names for this endless madness. l urge every true blue in every corner of the world that craved for and got the champions cup- that craves for a stable club managt, that craves for ethical footballing to believe this posting. l urge you to continue protesting this infectious sack in all social media you can think of. We all love Roberto Di Mtteo! We vehemently protestest his sack, it is one too many! PROTEST CHELSEA FANS!! LET OUR OWN MADNESS BEGIN! WE SAY NO TO RDM SACK. (Ok-blue)

Wow bore off you t*t.

I don't crave stability one bit. I don't crave winning either. We're all Chelsea fans no matter what happens and no matter how many managers we sack. I can honestly say apart from Mourinho, i can't disagree with any of the other sackings. And the proofs in the pudding, after each sacking we've carried on winning.

You are a complete person.

OsgoodIsKing {Ed002's Note - Mourinho wasn't sacked.}

Osgood 100% true im a chelsea fan always have been always will be i dont care who gets the sack if we are playing rubbish see ya .roman has bought and brought success to the club its his billions he can do what he likes with it the only things i have ever disagreed with are jose sacking and buying shechenko other than that i have enjoyed the the abramovich years more than any other,i like that you dont like us we dont care attitude,long may it continue Look at the geordies everyone likes them and its been nearly a century since they have won anything.I dont crave stability i crave a rollercoaster ride and entertainment and you get that from the boys in blue
Gareth 1973

Defiantly true osgood! But we keep campering every manager with mourinho and there ain't one out there that could lace his boots( not even Alex fa ferguson)

We all can conclude that the special one is the only one for chelsea ... pep is a near no 2 and guus no 3 .... these are out top 3 managers under ra ... eos 2012-2013

guus and moriniho r the only 2 managers who ra did not sack ... is that correct ed

derek {Ed002's Note - Nor Avram Grant and I would not necessarily say that the owner was responsible for sackings in other cases.}

We support our club, Chelsea, and everyone in it. Robbie's not in it anymore, so we will support whoever the board sees fit to appoint.

RSM

21 Nov 2012 15:48:51
What do you think?If Benitez comes will Torres play as he use to under his lead in Liverpool?Or is it better for Abramovich to appoint Guardiola,sell Torres and buy Falcao and Suarez?I think that Roman has to sell Sturridge to Liverpool and take back Lukaku from West Brom.Another question,if Roman Abramovich appoint Guardiola would the shorter players like Hazard,Mata,Ramires or Oscar play like Messi,Iniesta or Xavi at Barca?

Suarez is the player i would least want in the world. Horrible person

Guys ... come on SUAREZ ... i see trouble all over him ...

seen the goal against us ... he clearly pushed ramirez ... and then celebrated like he won gold

guys no more LFC recruits please ... we r stuck with one FT ... and may be stuck with RAFA ... HOPE NOT ...

Derek

Marlon harewood is worse than saurez.

Well said Derek as Reds were p ssed off with it too

21 Nov 2012 15:11:46
Sorry to see you go roberto the club have treated you shabbily. Im sure you'll have plenty of offers and return o haunt us one day.

Maybe wba

21 Nov 2012 14:45:24
I think we obviously want pep, but persuading him to come now might be difficult. In which case we will try and get Benetez, if he will accept a short term contract. Failing that dont be surpised to see Avram Grant until end of season.

21 Nov 2012 14:38:53
Has any team ever sacked 3 different champions league winning managers before?

21 Nov 2012 14:27:37
i bet rdm will be qpr manager.

No that will be redknapp

Puzzled

21 Nov 2012 14:20:41
mourinho has worse odds than shevchenko for the chelsea job. wtf!

21 Nov 2012 14:09:38
Chelsea are wanting to offer a long-term contract-1 year and then if we win all our competitions another year might be added

21 Nov 2012 13:55:28
come on jose! come back home

21 Nov 2012 13:32:42
So not even an attempt on Laurent Blanc or Jogi Löw?

JG

21 Nov 2012 13:38:01
Liverpool fan here,

Just wondering are you guys embarrassed by this sort of situation? Looking in from the outside i think its an absolutely ridiculous sequence of events.

Eds and chelsea fans id appreciate your opinions

Tir eoghain {Ed002's Note - Nobody will be embarrassed.}

Not embarrassed mate, very disappointed in the way in which it happened. I love RDM, he is a Chelsea legend. But he certainly lacked as a manager. I was always be grateful for everthing he did for the club, however, I understand that Roman expects a certain level to be maintained. He doesn't accept failure, and to me this is a good thing. Our record since he took over is the best in England in terms of Silverware. So while I am disappointed managers do not generally get time at the club to build stability, it can also be argued we have stability at the club, in terms of consistent success.

Melbourne CFC

I wouldn't say I'm embarrassed as I never agreed with appointing RDM in the first place, it was media pressure.
I will say though that many Chelsea fans don't want Benitez and will be the most opposed decision in the history of Chelsea managers.

A11

Not embarrassed at all. Gutted for Robbie but Roman has been proved right come the end of the season everytime he has replaced a manager. Win or Lose up the Blues

Blue John

21 Nov 2012 14:11:52
Tir eoghain, where u embarrassed when Liverpool sacked Kenny Dalglish? Have u forgotten the many managers u sacked yourself in recent years? So, we're both still looking for stability.
Bas!cs.

Big difference Bas!cs.... Our previous (and
disastrous)owners sacked your next manager (Rafa) and appointed Hodgson.....a disaster waiting to happen. It happened....new owners eventually removed said manager and appointed Dalglish as stop-gap.. The ONLY mistake they made was eventually making Dalglish's tenure permanent..
Now Comrade Abramovich is an entirely different species.He and he alone is making all these mistakes (if we assume he only sacks managers who aren't good enough) - he appoints - and then dismisses as not good enough - so WHO is the person at fault? That is your starter for ten !
Why doesn't he just do away with this charade and sit in the manager's seat himself (he is the manager in all but name anyway) But then of course he would have to sack himself !!

Puzzled

Too all the liverpool fans, when abramovic is not happy he fires them, and rightly so, A). its his money in the club and B). its worked out for us alright as we still win and achive succes. Have fun finishing 15th yar.

Peds

Peds - congratulations for a very well thought out post

Puzzled

Come on m8 you just can not compare Chelsea to the mighty Liverpool the most successful club in Britons football history, you just about won CL cup you think you have made it, we have FIVE of them just collecting dust ;)

Shutup puzzelled you absolute bell!

Peds

21 Nov 2012 12:39:53
Well Ed, no doubt you're going to be bombarded with questions re the manager situation!
But, i need to clarify - just how serious is the interest in Benitez and is it likely to be a stop gap and a permanent thing? Do you even get any insight into the manager situation.
I just couldn't bear it if we got him. I can't stand Benitez and i would be mortified if he took charge of my beloved CFC {Ed002's Note - Chelsea are interested in putting in place a long-term solution now if it is possible. That is where the effort is going. One option as a short-term solution has been approached and others no doubt would be if necessary. I really don't think it is worth speculating much beyond that at this time.}

21 Nov 2012 12:18:04
Maybe Pep will look at the way Chelsea treat managers and decide that he wont be given long enough to mould the team into what he wants it to be and refuse it !

His CV looks quite good for a youngish manager at the moment and being sacked after 6 months by Chelsea wont look that great on it.

If he had any sense he would take a Milan job at the end of the season !

If as you say, everyone knows the Chelsea job is almost untenable, how would it reflect on his CV?

He only ever signed one year contracts at Barcelona, as he doesnt like being tied down, and likes to be in control of his career. I think the job would suite him perfectly. What manager wouldn't want to have complete backing from there owner. He, as all managers do, knows that when at the top clubs, results are everything.

Melbourne CFC

Unless he wants to vie with The Special One for the Old Trafford job on the day 'himself' leaves

Puzzled

Pep waiting on Sir Alex retiring and def going to O.T {Ed002's Note - We'll see.}

You are definately filling me with a lot of hope ATM ed002. I know you probably can't give to much away, as it is still in a very delicate phase, but would it be a fair assumption to say the following. Chelsea are currently trying to get Pep in. If Pep does not yet want to get back into managing at this time, we will turn our attention to a manager that is not currently in work such as Rafa or Rednapp? Those two managers would be brought in until the end of the season, at which stage we will look at a new manager to go forth.

Cheers for being so helpful at this time. I think I speak for all Chelsea posters, when I say we really appreciate it.

Melbourne CFC {Ed002's Note - Guardiola taking over now would be the preferred solution. If not a solution shall be sought through to the end of teh season. The club has spoken with one possible option and may consider others if they need to.}

Thanks heaps Ed002. I know it must be pretty hectic for you at the moment as an editor. As I said before I really appreciate it.

Melbourne CFC

Hey ed,

all of us appreciate the hardwork that you are putting in ... i bet this is more tedious than the Transfer windows.

Thank you

Derek

21 Nov 2012 12:11:54
What is all these, canwe go on and have are normal bad seasons like a normal football club? Chelsea fc is surpposed to be a football club of humans, not clones and roborts that you programme to win every match and every trophy, for Gods sake Di mateo got us fa and champions cups last season, he should have been allowed to stay on and witness the sweet and sour moments of the club, to cement a better future for the club. He just helped us made some profit, chelsea has become a very ungratefull club. We refused to give drogba a 2-year contract and let him go free.Drogba should have been a cover in this goaless period, we are also going to let ashley cole off just to stick to an age limit policy. We are an unstable club that hires and fires at will, the board and mangt should be held responsible for all these instabilities, lack managerial controle. They want Guadiola. Ok let him come, and get sacked in 2013/2014. Guadiola or any othe coach would be stupid to come to chelsea, cos definitely they would be sacked. We want to go and buy Falcao for at £50m, another waste, is Falcoa a Ronaldo or a Messi? Next year we are going to post another huge finanacial loss, thanks to a reckless board/mangt. If we can sack Jose Mourhino we can sack anybody. Coaches have made fortune by being sacked by chelsea, who knows, they may be failing deliberately to get fired and be paid severance. Am fed up with all these unethical sacks.

Yes, at least wait until last game in group stage..

I loved Chelsea more around the Vialli, Ruud sort of time.
They were a normal club then, poor and struggling but a lovable club !

This Chelsea are rich, powerfull, and win things and i'm starting to dislike them.
I can see why other people slate us now.

21 Nov 2012 12:09:58
Hey ED002,

When would we roughly expect Chelsea to announce the new manager?

Thanks

Samir {Ed002's Note - I cannot sensibly answer that, but reasonably soon. It won't drag on for weeks.}

21 Nov 2012 11:58:22
Ed would I be right in saying Guardiola is our number 1 target?

FT9 {Ed002's Note - He is one of the people that Chelsea would be interested in for the long term should he become available.}

Wow. Longterm!!

So we are looking for a manager for the rest of the season I.e Benitez then a long term option in the summer I.e Guardiola or Mourinho {Ed002's Note - Ideally Chelsea would like a long-term solution immediately and that is what the club is looking to do. If that is not possible, a short-term solution will be put in place.}

We approached him few days ago in New York where he is currently living and he said he is not interested but maybe re think in January February time {Ed002's Note - Sorry, but I really would not be so sure about this.}

21 Nov 2012 13:03:49
didnt realise chelsea did long term managers

curt

21 Nov 2012 11:45:43
Benitez to be named interm manager by tommorow! Am i the only one thinking this is a good move? DJ

Yes you are! The tw*t use to rip chelsea when he was liverpool boss...and what now all smiles and says he loves the club. pull the over one... and 2ndly he is pony! Living on past glory of Valencia...

21 Nov 2012 11:25:16
Thankyou Roberto Di Matteo
You made our dream come true
Good luck RDM
You will be forever remembered

Ed, is it possible for RDM tO be assistant manager for time being and then GIORDIOLA Can chose

Respect, for RDM

BILLY {Ed002's Note - That won't be an option Billy.}

21 Nov 2012 11:12:44
ED002 is it true Chelsea have asked Drogba to ask FIFA for special permission so he can rejoin Chelsea on loan during the close season in China? {Ed002's Note - I have no idea what you are talking about.}

21 Nov 2012 10:53:41
Well at least being a Chelsea fan is never boring!

RSM

Lol! true but a bit harsh!!

21 Nov 2012 10:50:33
dont get me wrong i love di matteo but i honstley believe from the start he wasnt going to last! yes he won us the champions league but it werent really in the style we all want! His tactics arent all tht great n his late n same old substitutions well dont get me started loool!

the only thing tht comes to my head is if benitez does come in short term u never know he might get the best out of torres! N even play marin! :)

pep for the summer!!

wheelycfc

He will not get the best out of torres. Torres is over, benitez is not a magician

21 Nov 2012 10:48:46
"Champions of Europe were not any more"

"Champions of Europe we know what were not"

Last time i checked we were champions of europe

Jordan

21 Nov 2012 10:37:42
Ed002's Note - Nothing has been decided as I understand it. He is contracted after this season but I would think much will depend on the success achieved this year and what other opportunities are available. He has an open offer from another club should he decide to leave. There is no point saying who that other club is at this time

Ed this is what you posted on the madrid site!
would it be worth asking now who the club is? {Ed002's Note - No.}

21 Nov 2012 10:26:34
This is BS. The only way it could be right is if Jose or pep. If not this is BS and unfair.

ELI

21 Nov 2012 10:21:20
I am honestly disgusted by the decision to sack manager. It was obvious he would be sacked in the morning. But will the board ever learn it is their failure not Robbie's or any other manager's. This is ridiculous. Totally gutted.

Any man who ever came across playing the football or coaching at any level will tell you that the strength of a team lies in a vertical class of your lineup. It starts with top striker, top midfielder, top defender and a top goalie. Yu build everything on this spine.

In our top years we had not only great players in those positions in Cech-Terry-Lamps-Drogba, but also leaders. This all core got both old and torn in controversies and injuries. Look at our vertical spine now... We have noone there. We have no leaders on the pitch apart from Cech. Manager gets the blame all the time, but i am being sick with the way this blame game goes.

Stand up the board. Admit it is your failure with securing wrong targets. It is your failure in constantly incomplete squad. It is your failure in building the squad. You have no clue at what you are doing, or if you do - you always fail to complete the squad.

The team, the mentality, the set up which Jose brought in is the only core for the success we had. Everything else and afterwards... Go on. Bring in a fat spanish waiter... Incredible.

Such a shame.

JG

21 Nov 2012 10:13:21
ED002 would you care to tell us about the manager's situation? {Ed002's Note - There is nothing I know more than has been publicized and speculated on. I really don't have any intention of discussing the individuals who might be involved in the short-term.}

So whoever steps in now ED will only be the manager until end of the season is that correct? {Ed002's Note - It depends who it is, but probably.}

21 Nov 2012 09:42:48
Any info on who is lined up to take over Ed002?

Melbourne CFC {Ed002's Note - Certainly one option is known to the club but in the short-term it is really not that important.}

Ok thanks ed. By 'not that important' do you mean it will be offered on a short term basis?

Melbourne CFC {Ed002's Note - Correct - more important is what happens next summer.}

I can only assume then, that Pep is not going to be offered the job at the minute. Thanks for your help mate.

Melbourne CFC {Ed002's Note - I would not make any assumptions just yet.}

Pep hopefuly, bring in the like piazon freuz josh de bruyne kalas etc n more!
he even play luiz at def mid!!!

wheelycfc

You're a tease Ed002. I guess we will all soon know.

Melbourne CFC

21 Nov 2012 09:32:31
United fan here but I just want to say that I can't believe Chelsea sacked a manager for 4 inconsistent games who turned last season around for you and won you the champions league... Joke but still... Best of luck to DM.

I think it was the fact each game we seem to be getting worse.

Best of luck to Di Matteo & whoever takes the helm on a short term basis.

21 Nov 2012 09:29:58
A massive thanks and Goodluck to RDM. Achieved something this club has strived for, for years. Will never forget the contribution he has made to the club, both as a player scoring FA Cup Final goals at will, and raising two more trophies as a manger.

Melbourne CFC

Agree

Dont think he was Chelsea manager material, but i know he wanted whats best for the club.

21 Nov 2012 09:10:58
What a joke, lose a few games and ur sacked !! Whos going to want to manage a club with that hanging over you !! Goodluck RDM


Dissgusted

I dont think it was spur of the moment.

The management will already have someone lined up who knows the positives & negatives of managing this Great club.

21 Nov 2012 08:32:08
What would be more embarrassing.. Sacking another manager or bringing in rafa Benitez or Avram grant! I hope these rumours are a joke.

21 Nov 2012 07:46:00
The expectation levels on here in general make me laugh. I can't believe the number of tactical geniuses we have amongst our fan base. Even though I have been watching Chelsea for 46 years and have coached some teams of my own, I would not pretend to suggest I am as knowledgeable as RDM and his team. I have sat with ex-pros watching games and they see subtle things that I/we don't spot. My own take on last night was that we lacked confidence, power, leadership and lady luck. The campaign might be hanging by a thread but it is not dead. We are not a bad team just because a few results have not gone our way. RDM perhaps (understandably) got a bit carried away after Oscar's appearance led us all to believe that we are on the road to being the English Barca by playing the 3 playmakers. The squad is probably not deep enough to sustain a campaign across all fronts but hopefully we can win a domestic cup and get third. In the circumstances I would be happy with that. Guys there is no point in wishing for a £100M Xmas present, so let's get behind the team on Sunday and try and lift them to a positive result!!

21 Nov 2012 00:33:59
European Champions, Europa calling! ha.
This is not funny, but why can't we play to our strength? Di Matteo is not good enough for a top club. He hasn't done anything special. Though we might be short of two or three players, but a good manager would certainly know how to use the squad and get results.
Bas!cs.

21 Nov 2012 00:20:08
First post. I think we should just sit down and stop worrying for a second.
Confine the result to the past.
Back the players and the gaffer till next match.
Thrash the Danes.
Hope Shaktar do us a favour and beat Juventus.
Recipe for qualification chaps.
And if we don't qualify, we have 2 results to blame. Juventus at home, throwing away a two-goal cushion at home is criminal and Shaktar away, didn't get going all night.
We need 3 players for a truly classy squad. A solid CB to part Ivan or Cahill, a defensive midfielder who compliments attacks and can be a threat and a top striker. With that, we'd have one of the most solid, balanced and ferocious squads in the league.
My three choices would be Falcao, Badstuber and Vidal. One is maybe likely, other two are little-hopers but just curious to hear others thoughts.
M.H's blue and white army

Great post M.H, and welcome to the site. We are not out of the Champions League yet, and it has never been a quality of Chelsea F.C to give up.

I agree with you on the 3 positions we need to strengthen, however my selections differ a little. I would most certainly have Falcao upfront. I would stick Fernando of Porto in the middle, as I think his transitional ability is excellent, and would pair terrifically with any of our current 3 in the middle. With Mikel/Romeu he could be the more attacking force, and with Rami the more defensive. Lastly I would bring in Hummels at CB. Not just because he is so solid at the back, but more importantly he is a leader. On and off the pitch. On the pitch he organises the teams he plays in extremely well. Off the pitch he is a complete gentleman.

Melbourne CFC

21 Nov 2012 01:37:07
I agree with the need for a CF and a defensive midfielder. However, I would be tempted to hold off on a CB for the moment. Chelsea have Kalas, Chalobah and others out on loan who have serious potential. I would love to see one of those get a chance before we went in for Hummels or the like. I am not someone who believes that we should promote U/21's whatever the cost but I do think that some of these lads are worth a shot.

As for who we should sign for ST. I think Falcao would be great if we can offload Torres. But perhaps the lad from Vitesse would be a better option if Torres remains. At defensive midfield I would be inclined to go for Fernandinho if we are going to persist with a 4-2-3-1. Fernando is excellent at the base of the midfield 3 in a 4-3-3 but it is a little bit unclear how he would fare in the 4-2-3-1.

J22

I agree J22 about the CB position, however, if JT retires or moves on at the end of this year, I think we need an immediate solution. Someone who can lead the team at the back. While I have huge expeditions of both Kalas and Chabolah, I'm not sure either are ready to play week in week out. I would prefer that Chabolah covers in the middle of the park next year (as he plays there for Watford, and bossed the midfield of the youth team last year), and Kalas is used as cover for the CBs. I think both will need a year to adapt to the prem.

Regarding Fernando, I think he would fit in well in a 4-2-3-1 system. He can control the middle, while Rami predominantly attacks, or he can do the opposite with Mikel/Romeu pairing. If we are being pressured he can hold back with that pairing also.

I think regardless of whether Torres staying or going, we need to bring Falcao in. Unless your concern regards the wage bill. I don't think Torres is an option in this team any longer. Bony would be a short term solution in January and I expect he would be back up, when and if Falcao joined.

Melbourne CFC