I have just backed Chelsea to win the title next season .. BUT .. alas I fear that he will no way be as successful as last time .. don't look back, you can never go back
That's a great video of a memorable cup game. I remember being even more nervous as Hughes stepped up to take the winning penalty than I was at Wembley. It was a real gritty, determined performance. Weren't we hanging on in ET with only 9 men on the pitch at the end owing to injuries? That was a great night.
The commentator gets on my nerves,how condasending, journeyman footballer, friendly club. It just brings back memories of being patronised by big ears Lineker, and the Sky commentators.
Excellent news, this year had to be one of the most boring Premiership seasons ever. At least next year there will be a bit of entertainment, even though we have to put up with Palace.
Love Jose. Premier League football is a better place with him in it.
Agreed. Even though it'll make it even harder than ever for Spurs to crack the top 4, I'm glad he's back. I'd put my house on Chelsea winning the title next season now it has been confirmed.
No doubt he's a great manager but why are people so sure he's gonna win them the title in his first season? They've still got the same shit team.
His appointment automatically gives the whole club a lift, plus they'll sign 2-3 big players, plus United and City both have managers finding their feet at new clubs.
No doubt he's a great manager but why are people so sure he's gonna win them the title in his first season? They've still got the same shit team.
Their team is 'shit' is it?!
Mata, Oscar, Hazard now have Premier League experience, Lampard and Terry will probably flourish again under Mourinho, and you can only see Jose helping someone like Torres game.
He will spend a few quid as well (They desperately need a right back).
Obviously nobody is 'sure' but their title chances will increase under him.
I remember that Carling Cup victory at Chelsea so well as I was there. In the home end. Behind the goal where the pens were taken. Gutted I couldn't celebrate and had to sit on my hands so hard so as not do anything rash! Some of the dodge pots in that end beggared belief. One bloke a few rows from me was smoking drugs and drinking beer and didn't really try to hard to conceal it. Brilliant night though and had to wait till I got home to jump around.
I remember that Carling Cup victory at Chelsea so well as I was there. In the home end. Behind the goal where the pens were taken. Gutted I couldn't celebrate and had to sit on my hands so hard so as not do anything rash! Some of the dodge pots in that end beggared belief. One bloke a few rows from me was smoking drugs and drinking beer and didn't really try to hard to conceal it. Brilliant night though and had to wait till I got home to jump around.
Remember going to the FAC match around 94/95...we lost 3-0. I went with by brother-in-law and his mates (all Chelsea) and sat in the old west stand, the smell of dope that day I will never forget.
No doubt he's a great manager but why are people so sure he's gonna win them the title in his first season? They've still got the same shit team.
Their team is 'shit' is it?!
Mata, Oscar, Hazard now have Premier League experience, Lampard and Terry will probably flourish again under Mourinho, and you can only see Jose helping someone like Torres game.
He will spend a few quid as well (They desperately need a right back).
Obviously nobody is 'sure' but their title chances will increase under him.
Well obviously 'shit' is all relative but yes they are compared to United.
You've just listed a few players. Yes they are all quality players but it doesn't mean Chelsea have a great 'team' or are close to challenging for the title. This season was strange because no team was at their best, not even United. So if Chelsea win it next season it will be for this reason again, as opposed to being down to their superiority.
No doubt he's a great manager but why are people so sure he's gonna win them the title in his first season? They've still got the same shit team.
Their team is 'shit' is it?!
Mata, Oscar, Hazard now have Premier League experience, Lampard and Terry will probably flourish again under Mourinho, and you can only see Jose helping someone like Torres game.
He will spend a few quid as well (They desperately need a right back).
Obviously nobody is 'sure' but their title chances will increase under him.
Well obviously 'shit' is all relative but yes they are compared to United.
You've just listed a few players. Yes they are all quality players but it doesn't mean Chelsea have a great 'team' or are close to challenging for the title. This season was strange because no team was at their best, not even United. So if Chelsea win it next season it will be for this reason again, as opposed to being down to their superiority.
Which is exactly where the class of Mourinho comes into play. His last spell in England was succesful because of the unity within his squad. They didnt play the most attractive football, but they were defensively good and very efficient.
Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Cahill, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Oscar, Hazard, Torres, Ba...Plus big incoming transfers..I'd say that had the ingredients of a team that can overtake United. Saying Chelsea would only win the league because the other teams are shit just isnt true imo.
Looking at the spines of the teams, Man City should win it next year. They have the best central midfield of the 3, plus a strong keeper, CH pairing and forward line. Man Utd are incredibly weak in midfield, Rio is well past his best and Vidic is always injured, plus they could lose Rooney. Chelsea are at least a CH light, possibly a CM too.
Of course, all 3 will buy players, but United look like they need 5 or 6 to finish anything above 3rd. Chelsea probably need 3 or 4 signings, which I'm sure Jose will be given the money for. City need the least signings, but appear to be in the most turmoil, so who knows what they will do.
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Some of his "greatest" quotes here, including his comments re us after we beat them in the League Cup at the Bridge
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/mobile/funny_old_game/7004282.stm
First against second in the Premier League. Those were the days!
Had to replace the video as I realised the first one didn't show the end of the game... obviously uploaded by a Chelsea fan. :-)
You normally hear rumours of these sort of things but this has come as surprise.
Like the GIF by the way.
Good to have some personality back in the Premier league.
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His appointment automatically gives the whole club a lift, plus they'll sign 2-3 big players, plus United and City both have managers finding their feet at new clubs.
Their team is 'shit' is it?!
Mata, Oscar, Hazard now have Premier League experience, Lampard and Terry will probably flourish again under Mourinho, and you can only see Jose helping someone like Torres game.
He will spend a few quid as well (They desperately need a right back).
Obviously nobody is 'sure' but their title chances will increase under him.
Had very little inclination to watch MOTD more than a handful of times last season, but just his arrival on its own changes that.
You've just listed a few players. Yes they are all quality players but it doesn't mean Chelsea have a great 'team' or are close to challenging for the title. This season was strange because no team was at their best, not even United. So if Chelsea win it next season it will be for this reason again, as opposed to being down to their superiority.
Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Cahill, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Oscar, Hazard, Torres, Ba...Plus big incoming transfers..I'd say that had the ingredients of a team that can overtake United. Saying Chelsea would only win the league because the other teams are shit just isnt true imo.
Of course, all 3 will buy players, but United look like they need 5 or 6 to finish anything above 3rd. Chelsea probably need 3 or 4 signings, which I'm sure Jose will be given the money for. City need the least signings, but appear to be in the most turmoil, so who knows what they will do.