Ya, it's a hard thing to do of course. Jose is still a very good manager compared to a lot of others. Inter are already a decently good team when he joined, then he spent on players that he wanted. Not a lot of managers are given the privallege of spending that much cash.

I'd say calling Jose better than Ferguson is like saying Roberto Mancini is better than Ferguson. Both did well for one or two small clubs.

Then they did decent in their first season in a rich club, 2nd season once all their star signings gel, then they start to challenge for ultra big honours.

Ferguson is lucky he had a good boss , yes , but still, to win trophies after trophies is not easy in the long run, sometimes even manager lose motivation for the game.

I don't know about Ferguson's early years in Man Utd, but I guess it's roughly like AVB now.

for me, SAF is better than JM.

seriously, why are we discussing on other club manager?

AVB will be best manager in 1-2 years time

Kalouda to join Anzhi?
SOS

If I’m not mistaken he can have a go at the turn of the year, in January. Closest thing to a young kaka it seems. If it doesn’t work out..well at least he has the famous Brazilian’s looks. Haha

Not sure how much the girly hair affects him. Those trademark blonde locks were definitely there when he terrorized utd and us with some amazing goals. Maybe he should try growing a mullet next..could be more aerodynamic. But on a more serious note, there could be something going on between him and AVB though. Not sure what that is.

The hazard idea is good, and probably well worth the splurge. Rodwell I’m not so sure about...he has the physique and stamina, but is he good enough?

Scary thought. But I think the evidence against him was much more damning, with evra himself lodging a complaint. The facts of JT’s case was a bit ridiculous considering it all stemmed from an anonymous informant. After what happened to suarez though, it would be entirely possible for our captain to be made an example as well. Wonder how a luiz + ivanovic pairing would do..

Bringing in a centreback or calling one from loan is A MUST this January.
If you ask me to rate our centrebacks now,I would go for, Terry>Luiz>Iva.
The only reliable one is Terry.
Luiz has BIG future, but he need someone to cover him, which is now Terry.
Ivanovic is now quite poor in centreback, still love him in right back though.
Any suspensions or injuries will cost us dearly. Seriously, our back four are completely messed up. Ashley cole has been pretty poor this season and he's not effective. He never take advantage on his side against weak teams as he always did last time. That could be the reason why AVB is trying to lure Perreira in, but it looks impossible with the price tag.
So, am I saying we need to bring, a left back, a centreback and a right back? Hmmm.

I watched Rodwell before, he's pretty good, but I wouldn't pay 20m for him, that's just like Liv paid 20m for henderson. 10m is the limit for me. If not, save the money and play Josh.He should be a better player than Lampard now, if you ask me, energetic, creative, ambitious. Might turn out to be a 'sturridge gem'. He has huge potential.
Meireles-Romeu-Lampard was terrible against Wigan,I would like to try Josh in Lampard position, but of course, I hope Ramires will be fit to play against Spurs so we can see Meireles-Romeu-Ramires again

This post has been edited by ericling: Dec 21 2011, 02:37 PM

LOL at the aerodynamic.

hazard can switch position with mata. hazard on the left, mata in the middle and danny at the other side of the flank. sounds good to me!
rodwell as box-box midfield, and romeu holding out the midfield.

om nom nom.

This post has been edited by epsonstylux: Dec 21 2011, 02:37 PM

Mata would be a epic player if he plays behind the striker in 4231 formation. But I don't think playing Mata in 433 midfield will works, he's too small to handle the midfield physical.
Hazard will cost us at least 35m right? scary price tag.

This post has been edited by ericling: Dec 21 2011, 02:39 PM

rodwell is famous for his at the last minute long shots and goals. well i do think he is not worth 20 mil also, anything less than 15 mil is okay with me.

Hmm, Rodwell should fit AVB 433 system pretty well, but I'm not sure is he better than Meireles now.
Oh yea, why not we try Hoillett from Blacburn as Hazard alternative? I was impressed by that young lad, quick feet like Messi. Go watch him someday, definitely worth a watch!

This post has been edited by ericling: Dec 21 2011, 02:56 PM

Chelsea agree deal for Bolton’s Gary Cahill

soysos

Oh well, The Sun is reporting it too.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport...ary-Cahill.html

But wait, isn't it AVB said we're not interested in him?

Don't these news site ever get banned or punished for putting out false news?

ooo... a confirmed deal? hmm.. is good to have new blood

i wonder why we keep chasing other clubs target. i mean does Cahill really in AVB's plan or simply because he's english and wanted by other clubs?

recomended by terry... i think he absolutely faster than Alex...

can we let torres play for next match? watching chelsea play without him i felt boring~

Hahaha...and give Chech a rest..(he's broken still have to play?)
put Turnbull in, give him a chance

Bolton just bad

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Added on December 21, 2011, 5:33 pmdrogba's fan boy not going to like it... . another lose or draw with spur, we might say bye bye to EPL, then Torres will have chance to play his match in EPL, and keep Drogba in CL.

This post has been edited by Alexdino: Dec 21 2011, 05:33 PM

Goalkeeper even if you rest him for one game, people will say you lose faith in him.

Saw his sending off against Spurs? Unnessecary ball playing at the back, worse than Luiz danger mode.

But maybe if he goes to a better team, he can prosper. I'm sure Cahill not even looked at by AVB.