Chelsea build up

[Reece]

Of course not. But I think it's hard to criticise him outright at the moment as most fans will tell you to look at the table. And they're right for now. I was saying the same thing only a few months ago, but it's the way he's reverted to the same whacky line ups and subs that's made me lose a little faith in him. I thought he had learned and left all that behind. Lord knows how much he will mess about with line ups etc once the CL starts again. He's still a great manager, but some seem to think he's infallible and immune to criticism, which is just plain idiotic.

See who exactly are those posters on here then? I don't see anyone going around saying Rafa is perfect or anything, but I see the same few constantly slagging him off.

[Joe King]

Of course not. But I think it's hard to criticise him outright at the moment as most fans will tell you to look at the table. And they're right for now. I was saying the same thing only a few months ago, but it's the way he's reverted to the same whacky line ups and subs that's made me lose a little faith in him. I thought he had learned and left all that behind. Lord knows how much he will mess about with line ups etc once the CL starts again. He's still a great manager, but some seem to think he's infallible and immune to criticism, which is just plain idiotic.

Lets judge Benitez at the end of the season - I will guarantee we will come fourth after starting top in January. Its a simple joke - we mock Arsenal for their lack of mental strength, it seems our manager and the players have that same trait too. What will get me most is that Ferguson will win the title and equal our record.

[DannyMan2006]

I'm not trying to emulate Rashid at all, anything but. I have had enough with Benitez and his constant crap this season. He is 'cracking up'.

He is not. But I do see where many are coming from. My biggest complaint under Houllier was that he talked too much about turning the corner. Lately Rafa has been acting in a similar fashion. It's all well and good talking but you need the results to back you up.

There is no need for Rafa to come out and make excuses for failing to win. We can all see that we have been he dominant team in games, we don't need to be told this. It's time to take a step back, keep his mouth shut and let his team do the talking on the pitch. A title is won and lost on the field, not in the press conference.

I can see why Rafa is talking as he wants to play this card to get what he wants. But it creates needless pressure on himself, though at least this takes it away from the team.

I know you will not agree, but I hope that we win today, Rafa gets his new contract and Robbie Keane leaves. That will take away all the talking points and let everyone concentrate on the games, one at a time.

Rafa can do wrong, and has. But I fail to see anyone out there who will be able to operate properly under our current owners.

[DannyMan2006]

Lets judge Benitez at the end of the season - I will guarantee we will come fourth after starting top in January. Its a simple joke - we mock Arsenal for their lack of mental strength, it seems our manager and the players have that same trait too. What will get me most is that Ferguson will win the title and equal our record.

That my friend is rubbish. Try and stay positive, no matter how hard you find it. Our team is good enough to finish top 3 at least. Man Utd and Chelsea have the better squads, no doubt about that. But we are easily better than Villa.

[Baldemort]

See who exactly are those posters on here then? I don't see anyone going around saying Rafa is perfect or anything, but I see the same few constantly slagging him off.

I don't remember the names, but within days of being here, a few points I made were met with the excruciatingly painful 'Rafa is a top premiership manager and you are just a fan so who are you to question him?'.


I agree that some are slagging him off. That shouldn't happen, unless there is some logic and reasoning behind it, and there isn't always. Even then, if he is to be criticised, it should be done with dignity. He's a very good manager, and if he can learn from the stunts he pulled at Wigan and hopefully not repeat them, i'd love him to stay. We've gathered more Prem points in 2008 than in any other year, so we are going the right way, but some of his faults are infuriating.

[Marky]

We better not bottle it again.

Only a win will do.

[Joe King]

We better not bottle it again.

Only a win will do.

See, thats where you are wrong. This team is a bunch of bottlers who only play when we are 30 points behind the leaders.

[DannyMan2006]

We better not bottle it again.

Only a win will do.

If we fail to win we will be out the race in all reality. But it will not be down to todays result or the draw with Everton.

[Kenneth]

If we fail to win we will be out the race in all reality. But it will not be down to todays result or the draw with Everton.

and stoke and west ham etc

[Baldemort]

See, thats where you are wrong. This team is a bunch of bottlers who only play when we are 30 points behind the leaders.

Eh? Where were we in the league when we broke Chelsea's longstanding record at the Bridge? That was a massive display from us and i'm sure we weren't far from the top of the league at that point.

[Baldemort]

If we fail to win we will be out the race in all reality. But it will not be down to todays result or the draw with Everton.

It's been our recent run too. Going by the last six games in the league, we are 8th in the table with regards to points gained.

[Marky]

If we fail to win we will be out the race in all reality. But it will not be down to todays result or the draw with Everton.

True although we still have time to turn it around, starting today.
I'd like to think we'll go all out for the win.

[ronniedrew]

we need to get a win today, i certainly think chelsea are there for the taking, we need good performance all round and boss the middle.

COME ON YOU REDMEN!

[slimbimjim]

I've decided to stay awake for this one.

There's a Category 1 cyclone raging outside but I'm here to support my team!

[Fierce]

See, thats where you are wrong. This team is a bunch of bottlers who only play when we are 30 points behind the leaders.

You're doing it all wrong mate. You have to either follow it up quickly with an 'I'm joking' type remark, or at least put some white text in.

Otherwise, 99% of people will just think that you are an utter ****wit