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Chelsea F.C. II: Return of the Special One

HOw many trophies?


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Jimbo

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You've certainly got a point there.

Getting the Mourinho-Terry-Lampard trio back together again could only be a good thing for the team, given that there would be very few others in the game with a greater love of the club
 

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Exactly, as I'm sure you've already seen it looks as if Lampard will get given another year so that can only be a good thing, it may seem a little reactionary but it's blindingly obvious that he deserves at the very least another year, particularly as he was reportedly willing to dramatically reduce his wage.

For me, and this is quite likely looking through rose-tinted spectacles unfortunately but I actually see Lampard's extension (if it happens of course) to be a positive sign as to Mourinho returning, the very reason why Lampard was going to leave was apparently due to the fact that Lampard was again reportedly one of the key rebels against Andre Villas-Boas (which I find a little hard to believe personally, but anyway) and because of this (and because of the fact that Abramovich still rates AVB) getting rid of Lampard was to act as a kind of revenge mission. Combining this with the continual rumours that Mourinho will come back seems to me indicate that well he is coming back.

Probably going off on a delusional tangent though.
 

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Exactly, as I'm sure you've already seen it looks as if Lampard will get given another year so that can only be a good thing, it may seem a little reactionary but it's blindingly obvious that he deserves at the very least another year, particularly as he was reportedly willing to dramatically reduce his wage.

Which suggests the aforementioned love of club is more important than money, and says much about Frank's character

For me, and this is quite likely looking through rose-tinted spectacles unfortunately but I actually see Lampard's extension (if it happens of course) to be a positive sign as to Mourinho returning, the very reason why Lampard was going to leave was apparently due to the fact that Lampard was again reportedly one of the key rebels against Andre Villas-Boas (which I find a little hard to believe personally, but anyway) and because of this (and because of the fact that Abramovich still rates AVB) getting rid of Lampard was to act as a kind of revenge mission. Combining this with the continual rumours that Mourinho will come back seems to me indicate that well he is coming back.

Probably going off on a delusional tangent though.

Perhaps, although as far as I've heard Abramovich has always held Lampard in high enough esteem

My theory might be just as delusional, but it ends up with the same result - Was it just a coincidence that one of Mourinho's signings was offered a contract extension a day or so after Guardiola landed the Bayern gig?
 

whall15

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Maybe, although I never really thought there was anything to the rumour of Ashley Cole leaving.
 

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I'm still not convinced a Jose return is imminent. I just can't imagine Jose being given instructions by Michael Emenalo or that the Board are going to relinquish their hold on who the club buy and sell. The idea that Mourinho will come to Chelsea to be merely first-team coach while all other footballing decisions are made by Abramovich and the bunch of muppets who've overseen Chelsea's decline since he left just doesn't seem like a Jose thing to do.

Either Roman, or Jose would have to do a major backflip, and I just can't see that happening, tbh.
 

whall15

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Apparently Roman's willing to make a massive backflip, I saw it in an article last week.
 

Jimbo

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Apparently Roman's willing to make a massive backflip, I saw it in an article last week.

Interesting comparison at the end of that article...

Chelsea trophies since Jose left

FA Cup 2009, 2010, 2012
Premier League 2010
Champions League 2012

Mourinho’s medals since Chelsea

Serie A 2009, 2010
Champions League 2010
Coppa Italia 2010
Copa del Rey 2011
La Liga 2012

Three leagues, two cups and a CL

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One league, three cups and a CL
 

Eddie.

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Join the dots people

Mourinho wants out of Madrid, basically trying to get the sack, hinting his love for England. Says he hopes Fergie will still be there
Declares in December he would def work under Abramovich again
Buys a place in London and enrols his kid in UNi there
Abramovich only giving Benitez "interim status"
Abramovich is reeling/stunned with the negative reaction of the fans to Benitez. Not thrilled with results either witch have been pathetic.
Abramoivh all of a sudden offers Drogba a six month contract with 1 yr option (which he rejected)
All of a sudden u turns in contract negotiations with Cole and now Lampard from no where?!?!

Special One is coming home with full control over transfers. Wait and see.

That or he stuffs us around and goes to City!!
 
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Jimbo

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Interesting stat on goal.com - RDM was sacked after gaining 24 points from 12 League matches

Benitez has 22 points from 13 games...
 
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Jason Maher

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Chel$ki will need to improve dramatically if Rafa is to stick around. We all know Abramovich is not exactly what you would call "patient".
 

Jimbo

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Chel$ki will need to improve dramatically if Rafa is to stick around. We all know Abramovich is not exactly what you would call "patient".

I think it would be fair to assume at this point that Rafa will not be sticking around

There are reports today which suggest that he will be gone tonight if we lose to Wigan
 

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Either the premier league preview show or pre game a league show mentioned that as well..
 
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