QPR play more like a team rather than bunch of individuals like before. Redknapp did great job ousted those who didn't want to fight for the cause. No more bunch of mercenaries. Also, he made them work their socks off. It's not easy to play solely on the break. Everybody need to run extra miles. This win is no fluke. Chelsea might have to go back to drawing board.

This post has been edited by Angel of Deth: Jan 3 2013, 05:37 AM

Even without Mata, i don't think it's a valid excuse. Sure, he's instrumental but his replacement all are world class international player. Chelsea were guilty of wasting chances in final third. While it only took 1 corner kick for Rs to capitalize, too much space for Taarabt and SWP. Of all the guilty party, the manager should be the last one to be blamed for this defeat.

Just realized Torres "shhh" celebration was cut short by Ashley Cole. Must be directed at his critics and certain section of Chelsea supporters.

He's really good manager. Young, only going to get better, bag plenty top level experience. You can't find better candidate than him. The closest are Andrea Stramaccioni and Josep Guardiola. But Stramaccioni is still a rookie and haven't prove his mettle yet, while Guardiola well he was never interested in Chelsea hot seat. Did you see his celebration? Very passionate, poured everything into the team. That's not a facade, genuinely enjoy his work. Yes his decision was naive at time, as expected from a young manager but all he needed were time and support from his player, supporter and management.

But in a hindsight, sacking Di Matteo was more criminal and cruel after all he has done for the club.