It just makes you realise

[Craig_H]

The main advantage the JM had was that the squad then had 4 top class wingers in it - Cole, Robben, SWP and Duff. He would use these as his main way to win games. He'd start with 2 from the start and then after 60 or 70 minutes when they'd tired themselves out he'd bring on another 2 top class wingers to terrorise the tired defenders for the last part of the game. Out of these 4 players only Cole remains and even he seems to be a shadow of the player he was then. There was much more attacking threat in the Chelsea squad a few years ago compared to now.

This is true, but the current chelsea is deemed to be more attacking than Mourinho's side. Which is strange.

[ntto]

and to make it worse, thats the poorest utd side i've seen in a while and they still bossed the game.

[Tee]

That Utd side may have been poor, but they showed more hunger to win and that is something we need to start showing - it is in our hands, if we want this we have got to step up to the plate and perform, consistently.

[Elvoz]

That Utd side may have been poor, but they showed more hunger to win and that is something we need to start showing - it is in our hands, if we want this we have got to step up to the plate and perform, consistently.

a "poor" scum teams beats chelsea 3-0

[Scratch]

a "poor" scum teams beats chelsea 3-0

And a poor Liverpool side beat both those teams

[The Erectile Banana]

Chelsea do miss Mourinho, that is undisputable.

It is also worth noting how Chelsea have begun to slide as Roman has pulled back from the heavy investment of his early years. Given the current financial situation Chelsea could end up in a mess if he pulls out.

I read somewhere else today that someone described Chelsea as a slow puncture, which is fairly apt in my opinion. I think winning the two league titles under Mourinho may prove to be the peak of the Abramovich era, especially as a lot of their key players are now moving into their early thirties and just past their peak.

[anfieldanfield]

i think Scolari should have got in another attacker/striker in the summer, their front two dont seem to be gelling

He said he wanted another striker in January, but he is not being given the money.

[dww]

I don't think they have ever spent enough on replacements for Robben and Duff (or come to that Makelele). The rot had already set in at the end of the Mourinho era. He undoubtedly did a very good job but he was also in charge of a much better squad in my opinion which was helped by having effectively limitless funds.

[Imy]

i think Scolari should have got in another attacker/striker in the summer, their front two dont seem to be gelling

He said he wanted another striker in January, but he is not being given the money.

Don't you think Drogba has been very ordinary thus far, yesterday vs the Mancs he was totally ****e i remember one of his shots flying out for a throw in he looks totally de-motivated.

Thats the thing about old maureen he seemed to get the most out of his players and the vast majority seemed to love him too.

[Tee]

I don't buy it.

Mourinho has unlimited funds and basically he got every player he wanted. Scolari has been given jack**** in comparison - don't forget he wanted to sign Robinho and it looks like he has to sell before he buys in this transfer window.

I can only agree that Mourinho is 1) a cunt, and 2) a very good motivator.

[dww]

Don't you think Drogba has been very ordinary thus far, yesterday vs the Mancs he was totally ****e i remember one of his shots flying out for a throw in he looks totally de-motivated.

Thats the thing about old maureen he seemed to get the most out of his players and the vast majority seemed to love him too.

To be honest he looked to have lost some of his magic last season, although he was injured a lot.

[The Erectile Banana]

To be honest he looked to have lost some of his magic last season, although he was injured a lot.

Drogba has really only had one outstanding season for Chelsea. There's no doubting his talent, but for a player with such a big reputation he hasn't delivered for them often enough, although as you say that can be partly attributed to injury.

[dww]

Drogba has really only had one outstanding season for Chelsea. There's no doubting his talent, but for a player with such a big reputation he hasn't delivered for them often enough, although as you say that can be partly attributed to injury.

I think that is a very harsh assessment of him. I think in general his first season with Chelsea is underrated. To be fair to him last season despite not looking at his peak he still scored at better than a goal every other game.

[Rigadon]

I don't buy it.

Mourinho has unlimited funds and basically he got every player he wanted. Scolari has been given jack**** in comparison - don't forget he wanted to sign Robinho and it looks like he has to sell before he buys in this transfer window.

I can only agree that Mourinho is 1) a cunt, and 2) a very good motivator.

Porto
Portuguese Championships: 2002-03, 2003-04
UEFA Champions League: 2004
UEFA Cup: 2003

Chelsea
FA Premier League: 2004-05, 2005-06
FA Cup: 2007
FA Community Shield: 2005
Carling Cup: 2005, 2007

Inter
Currently top of Serie A

I think Liverpool could do with a good motivator.

[Joe King]

Porto
Portuguese Championships: 2002-03, 2003-04
UEFA Champions League: 2004
UEFA Cup: 2003

Chelsea
FA Premier League: 2004-05, 2005-06
FA Cup: 2007
FA Community Shield: 2005
Carling Cup: 2005, 2007

Inter
Currently top of Serie A

I think Liverpool could do with a good motivator.

He would win us the league.