paulw66

Everyone is allowed a mistake, though surely? Plenty of people have done worse.

Phil Neville is a grade A tw@t. Did he call for any action over his brother, when he went over to the Liverpool fans and kissed the United badge? There are numerous examples, some of them involving JM, where the manager, coach or player has gone over the top, and nobody has called for a sacking. As for Saturday, yes what he did was stupid and out of order, but in the same way JM didn't need to react like someone had just slapped his mother either. He has apologised, the apology has been accepted - let's leave it there. With regards to the eff off Mourinho......yes, again pretty poor, but emotions running high, we have just scored a 96th minute equaliser, things get said that perhaps aren't meant. I'm sure in the cold light of day, those who sang it, when they woke up on Sunday would probably reflect on all the good he did for us, and perhaps wish they hadn't. As someone who was there, I can also say with confidence that nobody knew what was going on, and all you could see was JM charging at the Chelsea bench for what appeared to be no apparent reason. The provocation would've been missed in real time. If everyone was to be judged on the basis of what was sung in the heat of the moment during a football game, we'd all be in trouble (well, most of us, anyway)

Nope, not the same at all. Makelele was the best at patrolling in front of the back 4. Kante at his best hunts the ball down all over the field. Kante couldn't play the role currently being performed by Jorginho, which is 100% relient on technical ability. Makele could do it, as he was far superior technically to Kante, whose attributes lie elsewhere.

Something a manager wouldn't be afforded here.

He was a flop in the sense that he signed a 4 year contract, and for 2 of those 4 seasons he was on loan elsewhere, and then left for nothing; but for the 2 seasons he was with us, he was superb. Brilliant player, and staunch Chelsea if you follow him on social media

Has crossed my mind. If I was in his position, that sort of thing would amuse me greatly.

Noted, cheers.

Meanwhile the MODS continue to fill the transfer thread with links to their own stories of transfer rumours based on unsubstantiated nonsense, and the MatchDay threads with links on how to pay £8 to watch a Chelsea game on Now TV.

I would endorse that. There are 8 guaranteed starters, and the remaining 3 I would agree with your suggestions.

Don't really understand the bolded bit. Sarriball is all about neat, quick passing, and the need for a big, strong target man is a lot less than it was under the styles of previous managers. A striker like Crespo would be perfect for this system. Where to find one of those.........?

Ah, the old consumer protection Act 2015...........surely we have a case against Monaco?

Because of his great goalscoring record???

You can't send someone back after a season long loan agreement without all parties consent. They're stuck with him

Player of the Month. Easiest decision in a while, I imagine.

When did he do / say that? Who was his scapegoat? Did he say he deserved to be playing? Can't see what in the attached link you are referring to https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11522628/andreas-christensen-warns-he-may-leave-chelsea-due-to-lack-of-games Player wants to play. How awful.