CL ~ Bayer Leverkusen 2 - 1 Chelsea ; AVB on a knife edge
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DUMP JOHN TERRY TO SAVE CHELSEA
John Terry showed worrying signs of defensive frailty in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against Liverpool
ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS has been told the only way to stamp his authority on Chelsea is to get rid of England skipper John Terry.
That is the typically blunt advice of former Blues and Wimbledon hardman Vinnie Jones, who warns that Chelsea’s young manager - facing the most testing month of his short reign - will not be in complete control at Stamford Bridge as long as the influential Terry is around.
Terry showed worrying signs of defensive frailty in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against Liverpool and Villas-Boas faces some tough decisions. Shipping out club stalwart Terry would be the hardest of all, but Jones, above, said: “I wouldn’t be surprised if JT moves on.
“Sometimes, you’ve got to clear the decks. You think, ‘How can you leave someone like JT out?’ But sometimes your big, high-profile players go and other players come in and, all of a sudden, the coach is in charge again.”
Jones, who compared the situation at Chelsea to the one Sir Alex Ferguson discovered at Manchester United 25 years ago, also believes the Terry racism inquiry is unsettling the club.
Terry is the subject of a police investigation into claims he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, something he strenuously denies.
“That’s all got to be sorted out,” said Jones.
Chelsea have lost three of their last four Premier League games to lie 12 points adrift of Manchester City, putting pressure on Villas-Boas. Jones urged trigger-happy Blues owner Roman Abramovich to stand by the manager but admitted the fans could turn on the Portuguese if his revolution continues to falter.
“They made a bold statement putting such a young fellow in charge of such a high-profile club and Abramovich has got to stick with it, especially until next season,” he said.
“I think he’s definitely going to give him some time, I really do.
“If you look at the guy’s record, he’s going to make decisions the fans are not going to be happy with. If a coach comes into a new club and makes decisions fans are not happy with, but gets the results, they go with the coach. It’s as simple as that.
“If results don’t go the right way they start shouting for his blood.”
Meanwhile, MLS champions LA Galaxy are to offer Didier Drogba, 33, a way out of Chelsea with a massive £7million a year contract.
Vinnie Jones is an ambassador for npower’s ‘Tackling it Together’ campaign. The initiative aims to tackle anti-social behaviour in the nation’s youth through football.
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Villas-Boas defends Luiz after defeat
Catastrophic: David Luiz is the main focus of Chelsea's defensive failings looked like he was being controlled by a ten-year-old on a Playstation during the Blues' 2-1 defeat to Liverpool...Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has hit back at Gary Neville's "ridiculous" criticism after the former Manchester United fullback said David Luiz looked like he was being controlled by a ten-year-old on a Playstation during the Blues' 2-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday.
Centre-back Luiz was part of a Chelsea defence that failed to deal with Liverpool goalscorers Maxi Rodriguez and Glen Johnson at Stamford Bridge and have now conceded 11 goals at home this season - only Premier League strugglers Bolton and Blackburn have shipped more.
Chelsea's leaky defence has been much criticised following four defeats in 12 games this term and Brazilian defender Luiz, a £21 million signing from Benfica, has bore the brunt.
Following Sunday's home defeat, Neville, now a Sky Sports pundit, said Luiz's gung-ho, all-action style left him out of position and made it look like the former Vitoria defender was being "controlled by a ten-year-old in the crowd on a Playstation."
But in his post-match comments Villas-Boas, whose position as a manger has come under close scrutiny in the press, jumped to the defence of his much-maligned defender and rounded on Neville.
"Gary Neville was a fantastic defender but it is a stupid approach to an opinion," the Chelsea manager said. "If that's the way he wants to take the game that is ridiculous."
Villas-Boas went on to insist that he thinks his job is safe despite Chelsea's worst start to a season under Roman Abramovich.
"The owner didn't pay €15 million to get me out of Porto just to pay me another fortune to get me out," he said.
"It's not a question of the owner having patience. We are committed to what we are creating for the future. We have enough talent to compete in all competitions and that is our perspective at the moment.
"The situation in the League is not good, it's not the brightest start for Chelsea but we believe we can still turn it around. It doesn't look good being 12 points behind such a strong leader as Manchester City but the December fixtures give us hope."
Chelsea's next Premier League match is at home to Wolves.
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Villas-Boas on a knife edge: Under-fire boss admits he must lift Chelsea from slump
On a wing and a prayer? Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas admits it is down to him to lift his players from their rut of despair and ensure Chelsea are not dumped into the Europa League.
On a night when Robin van Persie's double in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the last 16, Villas- Boas watched his team surrender the lead to Bayer Leverkusen and lose 2-1 to a goal in stoppage time.
It means the Blues must beat Valencia at home in their final group game or draw 0-0 - any other result and they will almost certainly go out of the Champions League at the group stage for the first time.
Villas-Boas said: 'Confidence is low but they expect the manager to inspire them. That's my job. The talent is immense, the work is good. I have to motivate them to get a win against Wolves on Saturday and then against Liverpool in the Carling Cup next Tuesday.'
Didier Drogba gave Chelsea the lead three minutes into the second half, but Eren Derdiyok levelled with 17 minutes left and Manuel Friedrich headed the winner in the final seconds.
Leverkusen are through and will win the group if they beat Genk.
Villas-Boas said: 'There was no good football by either team, which is a pity. But that's not what matters. We go into the final game against Valencia to decide our qualification.
The Blues: Confidence is low in the Chelsea squad, admits Villas-Boas
Frank assessment: Chelsea must beat Valencia or draw 0-0 to progress
'They are a team on the up and we'll need Stamford Bridge behind us. It is a negative spiral of results. The team want to get out of it desperately and the only thing we can do to get out is to work even harder.'
Chelsea were without Ashley Cole, injured in training on the eve of the game, and David Luiz played for 69 minutes despite feeling 'sick and dizzy'.
Leverkusen's Michael Ballack, formerly of Chelsea, said: 'Every team sometimes have a difficult moment and Chelsea are in a moment like this now. I know the players are very competitive and I think they will come back.'
Killer blow: Manuel Friedrich (not pictured) grabbed a last-minute winner
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thought AVB is going to acheive like Mourinho, alas. its a shame if he is sacked, as he is young and upcoming manager, who is going to achieve a lot in future. he has age on his side though.
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Torres kiss backside if Chelsea go Europa League -
Originally posted by zocoss:
DUMP JOHN TERRY TO SAVE CHELSEA
John Terry showed worrying signs of defensive frailty in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against Liverpool
ANDRE VILLAS-BOAS has been told the only way to stamp his authority on Chelsea is to get rid of England skipper John Terry.
That is the typically blunt advice of former Blues and Wimbledon hardman Vinnie Jones, who warns that Chelsea’s young manager - facing the most testing month of his short reign - will not be in complete control at Stamford Bridge as long as the influential Terry is around.
Terry showed worrying signs of defensive frailty in Sunday’s 2-1 loss against Liverpool and Villas-Boas faces some tough decisions. Shipping out club stalwart Terry would be the hardest of all, but Jones, above, said: “I wouldn’t be surprised if JT moves on.
“Sometimes, you’ve got to clear the decks. You think, ‘How can you leave someone like JT out?’ But sometimes your big, high-profile players go and other players come in and, all of a sudden, the coach is in charge again.”
Jones, who compared the situation at Chelsea to the one Sir Alex Ferguson discovered at Manchester United 25 years ago, also believes the Terry racism inquiry is unsettling the club.
Terry is the subject of a police investigation into claims he racially abused QPR defender Anton Ferdinand, something he strenuously denies.
“That’s all got to be sorted out,” said Jones.
Chelsea have lost three of their last four Premier League games to lie 12 points adrift of Manchester City, putting pressure on Villas-Boas. Jones urged trigger-happy Blues owner Roman Abramovich to stand by the manager but admitted the fans could turn on the Portuguese if his revolution continues to falter.
“They made a bold statement putting such a young fellow in charge of such a high-profile club and Abramovich has got to stick with it, especially until next season,” he said.
“I think he’s definitely going to give him some time, I really do.
“If you look at the guy’s record, he’s going to make decisions the fans are not going to be happy with. If a coach comes into a new club and makes decisions fans are not happy with, but gets the results, they go with the coach. It’s as simple as that.
“If results don’t go the right way they start shouting for his blood.”
Meanwhile, MLS champions LA Galaxy are to offer Didier Drogba, 33, a way out of Chelsea with a massive £7million a year contract.
Vinnie Jones is an ambassador for npower’s ‘Tackling it Together’ campaign. The initiative aims to tackle anti-social behaviour in the nation’s youth through football.
someone needs to remind him, what happens to Scolari..
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I think he is making the decision very hard for roman not to find a new replacement.
It is also the changing phase for Chelsea where the old passes on for the new players.
Every top team undergoes to this stage; Man Utd included.
So, if Chelsea slip this weekend and next week, AVB will have to take care.
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chelsea is seriously in danger of not qualifying for CL next season. liverpool, arsenal and spurs are coming on strongly for top 4. man u and city will be fighting for the title, made no mistake about it. the rest are fighting for 3rd and 4th placing.
it will be a shocked if chelsea is not into the draw for the second round of the CL. the writing is already on the wall, just ask scolari
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funny ... y didnt AVB use torres instead of drogba
drogba play 80 mins vs liverpool
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Look, whatever happens, AVB shouldn't be too bother cos he will suddenly be richer by $20m pounds if he is asked to walk. The money is suppose to be for the next 2 1/2 years work but if Roman wants to pay him early, he can take it as a bonus... lol.
Also, he could be back in another job by next June on a new package and he can look back at his chelsea experienced as his biggest achievement of his career in terms of pay and work days... lol
So if you think of it, Wenger suffer for 5 yrs to get that sum and have to take all that shit from their fans and the board. AVB only do 4, 5 months work? So who is better off?
So whatever happens, AVB has nothing to lose if you ask me...
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same old faces.
malouda, kalou, anelka. and old man drogba, terry, lampard, cole and many others.
chelsea can never outspend man city. its a sign for RA to stop doing it and develop their own players and make one or two signings per season.
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Originally posted by zocoss:
Look, whatever happens, AVB shouldn't be too bother cos he will suddenly be richer by $20m pounds if he is asked to walk. The money is suppose to be for the next 2 1/2 years work but if Roman wants to pay him early, he can take it as a bonus... lol.
Also, he could be back in another job by next June on a new package and he can look back at his chelsea experienced as his biggest achievement of his career in terms of pay and work days... lol
So if you think of it, Wenger suffer for 5 yrs to get that sum and have to take all that shit from their fans and the board. AVB only do 4, 5 months work? So who is better off?
So whatever happens, AVB has nothing to lose if you ask me...
haha ya, but then since he is already a millionaire, money is no long a motivation for him already. its the stigma, hurt and disappointment that he didnt do what he was hired to do the job at chelsea by roman. sure he will gain a lot of money thru compensation, but then that must be secondary concern to him.
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Originally posted by zocoss:
Look, whatever happens, AVB shouldn't be too bother cos he will suddenly be richer by $20m pounds if he is asked to walk. The money is suppose to be for the next 2 1/2 years work but if Roman wants to pay him early, he can take it as a bonus... lol.
Also, he could be back in another job by next June on a new package and he can look back at his chelsea experienced as his biggest achievement of his career in terms of pay and work days... lol
So if you think of it, Wenger suffer for 5 yrs to get that sum and have to take all that shit from their fans and the board. AVB only do 4, 5 months work? So who is better off?
So whatever happens, AVB has nothing to lose if you ask me...
No incentive to work harder since he will get a lot of money by getting sacked.
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roman should hire wenger, as he will trusts wenger to develop young players
heck, he will ensure roman a profit when he sells his players reaching 30, like he sold petit, viera, henry before they decline further.
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Originally posted by Rooney_07:
roman should hire wenger, as he will trusts wenger to develop young players
heck, he will ensure roman a profit when he sells his players reaching 30, like he sold petit, viera, henry before they decline further.
Hanor.
Maybe Roman will make money instead of lose money for the next few years.
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chelsea lost again.
haha....