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almost 13 years ago

 Back in 2007, Benitez had a pop at Chelsea for giving out plastic flags before Champions League matches in an attempt to create some atmosphere at Stamford Bridge:

"We don't need to give away flags for our fans to wave; our supporters are always there with their hearts, and that is all we need.  It's the passion of the fans that helps to win matches, not flags."

This is one reason.There is probably others.

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almost 13 years ago · edited almost 13 years ago · History

ForteanTimes wrote:

michaelme wrote:

http://www.chelseafcblog.com/2013/05/16/11-trophies-10-years-9-managers/




So you lot went out to destroy Benitez without giving the guy a fucking hope in hell but he still turned chelsea around.



Wouldn't go as far to say he turned Chelsea around.
Before Rafa arrived we were 4 points behind United in the league and were competing in the League Cup,FA Cup, Club World Cup, and Champions League.
After his interim tenure, we were left battling for 3/4/5th in the league closer to 20 points behind Man U, and lost out on all of the previously mentioned competitions.

One good thing he did was to try David Luiz in Defensive Midfield which worked well, and Luiz has got much better as the season went on.
Most of the substitutions Rafa made were poor, and he had great difficulty breaking 4-2-3-1 even when it wasn't working.
He got better towards the end of the season (e.g. subs against Villa when we were a man down, trying Ba and Torres together for a short stint...I can't remember against who now).  

I'm glad we've secured Champions League qualification, and am happy we've won the Europa Cup, but I think our success was more down to the quality of players than any tactical input from Rafa.
I'm sure he's done well to get his name back in the limelight after 2 years of being unemployed, and wish him the best at another club.
It would be good if he could find work at another Premier League club, as I'd love to see how other fans feel about his work after a season or two, and it would be great to have The Special One back to deal out some sound beatings against him.

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almost 13 years ago

michaelme wrote:

ForteanTimes wrote:

michaelme wrote:

http://www.chelseafcblog.com/2013/05/16/11-trophies-10-years-9-managers/




So you lot went out to destroy Benitez without giving the guy a fucking hope in hell but he still turned chelsea around.



Wouldn't go as far to say he turned Chelsea around.
Before Rafa arrived we were 4 points behind United in the league and were competing in the League Cup,FA Cup, Club World Cup, and Champions League.
After his interim tenure, we were left battling for 3/4/5th in the league closer to 20 points behind Man U, and lost out on all of the previously mentioned competitions.

One good thing he did was to try David Luiz in Defensive Midfield which worked well, and Luiz has got much better as the season went on.
Most of the substitutions Rafa made were poor, and he had great difficulty breaking 4-2-3-1 even when it wasn't working.
He got better towards the end of the season (e.g. subs against Villa when we were a man down, trying Ba and Torres together for a short stint...I can't remember against who now).  

I'm glad we've secured Champions League qualification, and am happy we've won the Europa Cup, but I think our success was more down to the quality of players than any tactical input from Rafa.
I'm sure he's done well to get his name back in the limelight after 2 years of being unemployed, and wish him the best at another club.
It would be good if he could find work at another Premier League club, as I'd love to see how other fans feel about his work after a season or two, and it would be great to have The Special One back to deal out some sound beatings against him.


The results in the last couple of months show what a class act Rafa is considering the unbelievable abuse and the disgraceful lack of support he has been given by the fans, board and players.




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almost 13 years ago

 Rafa is boss. No question for me. Absolute class act.

Now, about that Courtois lad...... Please can we keep him?

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almost 13 years ago

 And Rafa stopped your "Special One" getting to a European final... Twice. You probably wouldn't have lasted the season playing the way you were before Rafa came in and started rotating.

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almost 13 years ago

michaelme wrote:
I think our success was more down to the quality of players than any tactical input from Rafa.

wow that is some deep resentment right there
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almost 13 years ago

paulm wrote:

michaelme wrote:
I think our success was more down to the quality of players than any tactical input from Rafa.

wow that is some deep resentment right there


To be fair mate, throughout Rafa's career, what's he ever done to show he knows what he's doing?
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almost 13 years ago

El-Pistolero wrote:

 And Rafa stopped your "Special One" getting to a European final... Twice. You probably wouldn't have lasted the season playing the way you were before Rafa came in and started rotating.

Rafa is so "good " Liverpool want him back asap......he may get Liverpool up to 4th, which would be like winning the league for them...!!!!!!!.......[ best part Rafa acheived has been sorting John Terry out ]......
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almost 13 years ago

First job: sell Courtois to Atleti for cheap. Thank you.

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almost 13 years ago

For how long will he be back? The Russian didn't/doesn't know when hes got a good thing going when it comes to football. Instead of instant success, he should be thinking of 3-5 years. All the guys including the special one, that he's ditched for instant success.  

Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 13 years ago

I hope it ends in tears. I really do.

Three for me, and two for them.

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almost 13 years ago

rumours mou doesnt want David Luiz and will offload him - possibly to Barca who have always been interested


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almost 13 years ago
Buffon II wrote:

I hope it ends in tears. I really do.

Is right.

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almost 13 years ago · edited almost 13 years ago · History

Apparantley Jose thinks quite highly of Luiz 

Back in 2010 http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2013/6/4/4393972/jose-mourinho-david-luiz-2013-transfer-rumours


Today http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2013/6/3/4392098/jose-mourinho-david-luiz


Jose has signed for 4 years, I really hope he gets this at least.  But who knows, Roman can be rather impatient.

Also leaked images of the contract!


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almost 13 years ago
michaelme wrote:

Apparantley Jose thinks quite highly of Luiz 

Back in 2010 http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2013/6/4/4393972/jose-mourinho-david-luiz-2013-transfer-rumours


Today http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2013/6/3/4392098/jose-mourinho-david-luiz


Jose has signed for 4 years, I really hope he gets this at least.  But who knows, Roman can be rather impatient.

Also leaked images of the contract!



That would be about right for the Russian. (Even if this was meant in jest)
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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almost 13 years ago
Buffon II wrote:

I hope it ends in tears. I really do.

...like at ARSENAL every year.........oops..not this year...wide celebrating at finishing 4th, maybe you will win something soon !!!!!!
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almost 13 years ago

Tonight at 7:40pm on Sommet is the Capital Cup clash between Chelsea and Swansea.

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over 12 years ago

 Man U v Chelsea first weekend of September.

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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over 12 years ago
Jerzy Merino wrote:

 Man U v Chelsea first weekend of September.

 

{Edit: 28 August}

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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over 12 years ago

Further edit: Sunday 25th August!!!!!

"At the end of the drive the lawmen arrive...

I'll take my chance because luck is on my side or something...

Her name is Rio, she don't need to understand...

Oh Rio, Rio, hear them shout across the land..."

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over 12 years ago

Forgot to update this:

Signed Andre Schurrle from Bayer Leverkusen on a 5 year deal wearing number 14.  

Can play wide or as a striker


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over 12 years ago

Just heard that Anelka has signed for West Brom.

Rumour that PSG have upped their bid for Cavani from 43m to 49.3m

Does this mean we'll bring Lukaku back to the first team?  Seems like a player that Mourinho would want 


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over 12 years ago

Mark Schwarzer to Chelsea.

If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid

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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History

wow weird, didn't see that coming.  One year contract on a free transfer.

Too good for a reserve keeper but surely wont start ahead of Cech. 

Better than Hilario or Turnbull (who I think has left the club any way).


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over 12 years ago

Rooney........let him play in the second team at United.....Chelsea don't need  him

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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History

2nd half

Schwazer on for Cech.

Essien back in Blue!

Mata 

Oscar and Moses off

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over 12 years ago

had to step away. 64mins, still 2-0, Luiz on for Cahill

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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History

Ba for Lukaku and Azpi for Brana. and Mikel for VanGinkel

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over 12 years ago

72mins still 2-0 up controlling the game well.

Torres on for Hazard

Bertrand on for Cole

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over 12 years ago
michaelme wrote:

72mins still 2-0 up controlling the game well.

Torres on for Hazard

Bertrand on for Cole

...nice result....
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over 12 years ago

really looking forward to seeing Lukaku playing up front this year

Calling all fans in Japan, come down and support the mighty nix in Osaka

http://www.facebook.com/WellingtonPhoenixClubMembersSupportersGroupOsaka

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over 12 years ago
detoxin wrote:

really looking forward to seeing Lukaku playing up front this year

he did ok for WBA last season......should go ok
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over 12 years ago · edited over 12 years ago · History

Real Madrid 2 v Chelsea 1 this morning in a friendly in Miami

(Madrid: Marcelo, C.Ronaldo; Chelsea: Ramires)

http://www.goal.com/en-ca/match/120509/real-madrid-cf-vs-chelsea-fc/play-by-play?ICID=OP

Good game and not much between the two sides - Mourinho must have felt uncomfortable though against the side he recently quit...

David Luiz to join Barcelona ? - they've upped their offer today " Barcelona bids 25 million euros for David Luiz"

Ridiculous money!!!

Big Pete 65, Christchurch

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