Hire Steve Clarke anyone?

I doubt Queiroz want the job. He tasted it in Man Utd, became a manager in RM. I'd prefer Clarke over him anytime anyday. XD But if Zola interested, I don't mind too! Since he's Italian and he can speak fluent English.

Then I guess Ramires will be starting against Sunderland. I'd like to see Ancelotti put youngsters like McEachran to starting though.

More like restricted by the tactics IMO. Mikel was also a attacking midfielder before he came to us and now he's our Mikelele in the making. Perhaps Ancelotti sees him differently from his native coach, or else I wouldn't see him coming to us as an attacking midfielder since we have plenty of options to choose from.

BTW, only Arsenal and us playing tomorrow. Let see how other teams gonna perform tonight.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 13 2010, 08:07 PM

When Essien is out, Mikel fit in just nice. He's tall enough to have the vision so he can deliver long ball, buff enough to stop the players when opponent organizing counter-attack. Although not as good as Alonso and Makelele, but I'm quite confident to say he's going to be the combination of both in near future. When Essien missed out during Liverpool game, Mikel did what I've been wanting; Ballack's long ball style. Provide ball from our half to our attackers.

Mikel urged to quit Chelsea. Wouldn't stop him if he want to. It's up to him now who he want to impress.

Today's lineup;

Cech
Bosingwa-Ivanovic-Terry-Cole
Ramires-Mikel-Zhirkov
Anelka-Drogba-Malouda

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 14 2010, 02:36 PM

His national coach want him to quit Chelsea because he's not playing in his regular role. He was an attacking midfielder before he come to Chelsea, just like Lampard or Zhirkov. But now he's restricted by tactics Ancelotti imply.

Of course his national coach didn't realize when he was restricted from his original role, he emerged into a tough-to-beat defensive midfielder in BPL. Sad to say he's kind of blind LOL!

Yes! Wait wha-

We played great. Bardsley and Bramble totally control the defense line, leaving no balls to go through. Gordon was fantastic. We had alot of composure and our strikers are really good. Onuoha totally outclassed Malouda and Zhirkov, controlling our right defense well. Zenden was all around the field today, Gyan was awesome, Welbeck was disrupting opponent's defense like nobody's business. Opponent's defensive totally screwed up especially when Terry and Alex is not playing.

Oh wai-

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 15 2010, 02:05 AM

Kinda. I can accept excuses like "It's just not our day", but I cannot accept this. I'm speechless with the performance. Ancelotti should have given a chance to Bruma instead of putting Ferreira as CB. I won't blame Ferreira doing the mistakes because he's just not a bloody natural CB for christ's sake and therefore I'm not putting any blames on him when he totally leaked out the second goal. (Look for Ferreira before the ball reaches Gyan) First goal didn't watch so can't really say anything. Cole's mistake, expect him to clear but he back pass instead and causing more misery.

Ancelotti should have faith on our academy by putting some youngsters instead of slotting seniors into the position they're not familiar with. As for Ramires, hoping him to eat more.

Records broken;

Cleansheet @ home
First loss @ home this season
Steve Bruce's first victory against Chelsea (including other clubs)
First loss in 14 meeting between Chelsea and Sunderland

On the bright side, we still top.


Didn't watch the game so can't really comment. But IMO it's the worst game so far.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 15 2010, 02:18 AM

We're not acting. Like you said. It's Steve Bruce! It's Gyan! It's Sunderland! How can we not win?! And it's at home to make it worse.

Thanks for pointing out. I felt there's something missing in Sunderland.

Everyone is kiasu and kiasi now.

That's a little dramatic isn't it?

Put this behind us. What's done is done. Birmingham is up ahead next week. Blues vs Blues. COME ON CHELS!

KTBFFH!

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 15 2010, 02:42 AM

He's nowhere near Makelele's body size. Makelele was alot more buff. That's why I want Ramires to eat more!

Terry's injury not tiba tiba. He's been playing in pain since end of last season and he managed to play through it. But now the pain is getting worse so he decided to find the problem and solve it once and for all instead of playing through pain again.

About Ian's article, he do have some FACT and VALID point. He did bought Shevchenko without Mourinho's consent, hence the broke down of the relationship. Now we wait this piece of news goes cold, then some reporters will post up Wilkin's sacking reasons. Hopefully we can find someone to replace Wilkins ASAP.

Since both of our main towers are gone, I really hope that Bruma gets the chance since he's our only natural CB after Ivanovic and Ferreira's performance against Sunderland just not convincing enough.

Injury list: Alex (6-8 weeks), Terry (Uncertain), Essien (2 weeks suspension) , Lampard (2 weeks), Benayoun (3-4 weeks)

So at the moment our best lineup for our back 4 would be; Bosingwa-Bruma-Ivanovic-Cole. Now this injury crisis got me thinking, should we summon Mancienne back to Chelsea? He's 22 this year and I reckon we should recall him since he's been loyal to Chelsea and having alot of first team experience with Wolves since 2008.

Brace yourselves guys. It's going to be couple of rough weeks for us.

EDITED: David Luiz to cover up back 4 as Chelsea seeks replacement.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 17 2010, 01:27 PM

Alex listed as sub for South American clash, Terry flew to Italy to seek medical help.

On the other news; Revolution French vs Injury Crisis English

Kranjcar going off cheap from White Hart Lane. Personally I admire his composure and mentality. He could be useful for us, plus can be Lampard's successor.

Of course not. And plus he's not properly utilized if you ask me. :/ Adam Johnson could be a bargain buy as well since he's looking forward to leave Citeh next transfer window. Can boost our home ground player count and can replace Lampard in years to come. Of course if Johnson comes I don't want Kranjcar anymore.

This post has been edited by Belphegor: Nov 19 2010, 06:32 PM