CheLOLsea

[Ian Royal]

Never thought I'd see the day when a Chelsea fan draws comfort from bettering Reading. I remember when they used to measure themselves against Man United. How times change.

It was another example of people saying 'stability is key'. Obviously it isn't. I could have used Arsenal for an example again.

All digs and pokes aside, I think the importance of stability is diluted when you have infinite funding.

You can't take away the success Chelsea have had, even with the merry-go-round of managers the past umpteen seasons. But surely even you would admit the 'almost but not quite' feeling of Chelsea would no doubtably be improved with a stable, regular manager at the helm.

I could be wrong, but weren't Chelsea most successful under Jose who, in Chelsea terms could be regarded as long term?

Chelsea will always be in the mix on the account of Abramovich's millions. But you can't help but think what a force they could truly be if he kept his involvement cash only.

A club like Reading needs stability because (subject to a surprising turnaround) we don't have the cash to compensate. I guess you guys have the money to survive X Factor managering, we don't.

I'd also argue that Reading just getting to the PL is a sign that stability works. RA would have sacked BMcD for not winning the play offs. Or for not winning the Championship convincingly enough. Or just because he caught a whiff of a more high profile manager becoming available.

[soggy biscuit]

Never thought I'd see the day when a Chelsea fan draws comfort from bettering Reading. I remember when they used to measure themselves against Man United. How times change.

It was another example of people saying 'stability is key'. Obviously it isn't. I could have used Arsenal for an example again.

Arsenal have not been successful during their years of stability?

[soggy biscuit]

Kes - If the fans are unhappy with the managerial change why were there no banners or chants against Abramovich at the weekend?

Because he's their daddy and he buys them trophies.

That's what I presumed. Just thought that people have been having a go at all the plastic/bandwagoners/clueless Chelsea fans for 10 years now. They finally have been handed on a plate the best chance possible to show everyone that they have credibility, that they understand football, that they care about the structure of the club but what do they do? BOOOOOOOO Rafa and hold up 'Rafa out' signs making them look the plastic/bandwagoner/clueless fans people have been saying they are.

[AthleticoSpizz]

if they had any balls at all and were true to their convictions, they would have F11ck Off Abramovich banners up


...but no, they want their cake and eat it

muppets

I was wondering the same thing Soggs

[No Fixed Abode]

I'll always support Roman over a manager tbf. Look at Chelsea's record since Roman took over - trophy haul only bettered by United, the biggest club in the Country by a mile.

The way Chelsea fans acted - well, that's how the majority of fans would have acted at any club around the Country. It's a shame, it's a shame, but people are the same - everywhere!

[soggy biscuit]

The way Chelsea fans acted - well, that's how the majority of fans would have acted at any club around the Country

No it isn't which is exactly why it has received such media attention.

[No Fixed Abode]

The way Chelsea fans acted - well, that's how the majority of fans would have acted at any club around the Country

No it isn't which is exactly why it has received such media attention.

Yes it is. How many clubs are run like Chelsea in this Country? None. It's a unique situation. That's why it got the media attention it did. If this went on at any other club, majority of fans would act the same.

[Victor Meldrew]

well.. Benitez' LOLiverpooLOL team was one of the most boring teams in history, even if they did succeed in Europe they did it by boring the other teams into submission.
I expect his cheLOLsea team to be the same, intensely boring, one-paced and one-dimensional. I don't expect them to ever field a winger.
Expect Benitez to sign a bunch of really slow defenders, mediocre goalkeepers, and disastrously shit continental players, any minute now.

Did you not watch Chelsea boring their way to their solitary European Champs League last season?
No English team has ever been that boring.

[AthleticoSpizz]

Yeah you're right Kes

Owners sacking a manager, who only weeks ago won you two decent trophies, who this season sit near the top of the pile with the likelihood of more trophies to come...is kind've unique, as is the direction of the fans scorn.

Most fans of other clubs go for the juggular of the board in situations like this.

[No Fixed Abode]

well.. Benitez' LOLiverpooLOL team was one of the most boring teams in history, even if they did succeed in Europe they did it by boring the other teams into submission.
I expect his cheLOLsea team to be the same, intensely boring, one-paced and one-dimensional. I don't expect them to ever field a winger.
Expect Benitez to sign a bunch of really slow defenders, mediocre goalkeepers, and disastrously shit continental players, any minute now.

Did you not watch Chelsea boring their way to their solitary European Champs League last season?
No English team has ever been that boring.

the comeback against Napoli
the backs to wall performance against Barca with only 10 men and key injuries
Beating Bayern in their own back yard

it really doesn't get any better than that tbf

[Victor Meldrew]

well.. Benitez' LOLiverpooLOL team was one of the most boring teams in history, even if they did succeed in Europe they did it by boring the other teams into submission.
I expect his cheLOLsea team to be the same, intensely boring, one-paced and one-dimensional. I don't expect them to ever field a winger.
Expect Benitez to sign a bunch of really slow defenders, mediocre goalkeepers, and disastrously shit continental players, any minute now.

Did you not watch Chelsea boring their way to their solitary European Champs League last season?
No English team has ever been that boring.

the comeback against Napoli
the backs to wall performance against Barca with only 10 men and key injuries
Beating Bayern in their own back yard

it really doesn't get any better than that tbf

If that floats your boat,fine.
Enjoy your one season in the sun.
Chelsea fans ought to be careful what they wish for-indirectly they are criticising the owner by demonstrating against Benitez and if the plug gets pulled it won't be long before you are down there with similar sized clubs as Chelsea in Derby and Coventry.

[No Fixed Abode]

So, it's gone from 'you'll never win the European Cup' to 'Enjoy your one season in the sun.'

Can't wait for the next instalment.

[Victor Meldrew]

So, it's gone from 'you'll never win the European Cup' to 'Enjoy your one season in the sun.'

Can't wait for the next instalment.

It's all back downhill for your lot-not much to look forward to with such little genuine support and of course plastic melts and there's plenty of plastic at the Bridge.

[Starfish]

Simple question, and excuse my ignorance of English football and all of that, but how would Reading fans react if Brian was suddenly sacked and Neil Warnock was given the job to keep the club up?

[Jackson Corner]

Would not happen as Reading would listen to the fans. Roman doesn't give a toss about the Chelsea fans they are a nuisence to him. He would be just as happy in an empty stadium on his own watching his toy play in front of him.
I can count at least a dozen times I have meet SJM over the years. I wonder how many Chelsea fans can say they have meet RA?

[Jackson Corner]

Deffo shambles. Whilst we draw 0-0 at home to City amidst the club being in turmoil, the steady ship that is Reading lose 3-2 at Wigan and have only won once this season. Stability is the key.

Chelsea's spend over the ten years a billion plus.
Reading not very much. Not quite a comparison.

[REMTARDROYAL]

Simple question, and excuse my ignorance of English football and all of that, but how would Reading fans react if Brian was suddenly sacked and Neil Warnock was given the job to keep the club up?

I'd pray that day never happens.

[REMTARDROYAL]

Chelsea supporters group demand apology from Benitez

[Toon Toon Blue army]

Would not happen as Reading would listen to the fans. Roman doesn't give a toss about the Chelsea fans they are a nuisence to him.

I agree, maybe if he listened to the fans they may have won some trophies since he took over..

[No Fixed Abode]

So, it's gone from 'you'll never win the European Cup' to 'Enjoy your one season in the sun.'

Can't wait for the next instalment.

It's all back downhill for your lot-not much to look forward to with such little genuine support and of course plastic melts and there's plenty of plastic at the Bridge.

It's getting desperate for you in your replies. Next you will be saying Roman is going to walk as he'll be getting fed up with spending all that money and not winning the Champions League. Oh wait there.......