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[The_Hitcher89]

Most Liverpool fans I know say he is in the top tier of managers.

I don't think he is that good.

There's only two managers in the top tier tbf

 

[Clegg]

Ever since FM was updated I've had players getting injured every game.

In one game I had to make three subs in midfield because everyone kept getting injured.

 

[Meier]

is that 5 in the back or 3 with 2 wingbacks?

Presumably it will be the 3-5-2 with 2 wingbacks (Maicon and Kolarov).

 

[AndresON777]

Damn RDM sacked already? You have to admire Abramovich in a way. he is like a bond super villan who does not accept failure from his henchman.

LOL

 

[Fry]

?

:lol pretty much.

Can't believe Rafa will go to Chelsea. They don't deserve him.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Ever since FM was updated I've had players getting injured every game.

In one game I had to make three subs in midfield because everyone kept getting injured.

Same. Had Terry/Gotze/Admielson all injured in one game.

 

[Kyoufu]

Damn RDM sacked already? You have to admire Abramovich in a way. he is like a bond super villan who does not accept failure from his henchman.

This should be the next OT title.

 

[FootballFan]

But Carla only calls Turk Christopher when she's mad or they're having sex

:lol nice.

"Baby, are you mad when we're having sex?"

 

[3Sixty]

FUCK YOU, YOU ARGIE BASTARD

 

[The_Hitcher89]

3Sixty am distraught

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Malaga just don't want to score.

 

[3Sixty]

Santa Cruz this is your time of year. WHY YOU SO SLOW

 

[Phantast2k]

FUCK YOU, YOU ARGIE BASTARD

What a stupid goal though..

 

[Meier]

Balotelli not even a sub again. He's gone.. writing is on the wall. I'm shocked that Lescott is on the bench and not starting. Surely if you do play 3-5-2, you want to use 3 actual CBs..

 

[Kyoufu]

Balotelli not even a sub again. He's gone.. writing is on the wall. I'm shocked that Lescott is on the bench and not starting. Surely if you do play 3-5-2, you want to use 3 actual CBs..

Has Balotelli scored this season? Or does Torres have more goals than him?

 

[AndresON777]

Hulk sucks without the Porto midfield

 

[Meier]

Has Balotelli scored this season? Or does Torres have more goals than him?

He's scored a penalty and I think maybe 1 more but none in the league.

 

[D_prOdigy]

City are gonna decimate Madrid tonight; they won't know what hit them.

 

[FootballFan]

Malaga just don't want to score.

Well tbf to them they haven't even been using their first 11. Players like Juanmi, Buonanotte, Onyewu, Santa Cruz etc usually don't see much playing time. 2-2 against Zenit away is pretty good.

 

[Feorax]

Has Balotelli scored this season? Or does Torres have more goals than him?

I read before that Torres is averaging something like 2.5 goals per manager.

 

[Yurt]

Balotelli not even a sub again. He's gone.. writing is on the wall. I'm shocked that Lescott is on the bench and not starting. Surely if you do play 3-5-2, you want to use 3 actual CBs..

Yeah I don't know why he insists on using fullbacks there.

 

[Clegg]

I think Balotelli has scored twice this season.

And 1 of those goals was a penalty.

 

[Vivalaraza]

I think Balotelli has scored twice this season.

And 1 of those goals was a penalty.

But if he tried he would be the best player in the world.

 

[D_prOdigy]

But if he tried he would be the best player in the world.

He could be the black Rooney.

 

[Meier]

http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/an...man-citys-crisis-and-balotellis-future-185733

Listen to Noel at 9:00 or so talking about AVB. Hilarious.

 

[FootballFan]

I think Balotelli has scored twice this season.

And 1 of those goals was a penalty.

Wow that is horrible..

 

[AndresON777]

Well tbf to them they haven't even been using their first 11. Players like Juanmi, Buonanotte, Onyewu, Santa Cruz etc usually don't see much playing time. 2-2 against Zenit away is pretty good.

Probably cuz they play Valencia on Saturday. Looking forward to that one!

 

[Steverulez]

Not much has happened since I was on last night then?

I won't defend the actions of the club its ridiculous. RDM quite clearly though wasn't their first choice given how long it took him to get given a contract and how quickly they dismissed him but it seems like a rash decision.

I would rather not have Rafa, I just dont think he will be very good for us, he will not get the backing of the fans and im not sure about his tactics BUT if he does become Chelsea manager then I will back him and the club like i backed AVB until the last match against West Brom and RDMs against Juventus last night.

He does boast an impressive CV and he is more than qualified compared to getting Avram Grant back or some other people they're probably looking at. Im going to the Fulham game next week, hopefully he can get us back winning (if he joins) and we can just move on.

 

[Milchmonster]

Called it:

I'm expecting
Weidenfeller
Piszczek-Subotic-Hummels-Schmelzer
Bender-Gündogan
Reus-Götze-Großkreutz
Lewandowski

 

[Grim1ock]

Wait....Di Matteo has been sacked?


The fuck?

I know. Boggles the mind.

I mean the so called professor has been living off our our record breaking invincibles for god knows how long. Imagine if we won the champions league. We wouldnt hear the end of 'ARSENE KNOWS! chants

 

[spidye]

Called it:

will be a walk in the park for you guys

 

[Vivalaraza]

No Ozil. Hmm.

 

[Salvadora]

Just heard that Di Matteo has been sacked. Unbelievable.

 

[Meier]

Wow that is horrible..

He hasn't always played as a striker and has mostly been a sub or has been subbed off... but yeah, a less than stellar season for him thus far. Don't think he has scored in the league since March or something along those lines. His assist to Aguero will always live in club legend though.

 

[Kyoufu]

Just heard that Di Matteo has been sacked. Unbelievable.

Di Matteo sacked? Wtf

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Just heard that Di Matteo has been sacked. Unbelievable.

Holy Shit! This fucking club!

 

[Vivalaraza]

Haha the BBC are playing some kind of prank.

Got a headline saying RDM has been sacked.

:lol

 

[FootballFan]

Just heard that Di Matteo has been sacked. Unbelievable.

WTF!! :O

 

[Salvadora]

Haha the BBC are playing some kind of prank.

Got a headline saying RDM has been sacked.

:lol

"Chelsea football club has parted company this morning with manager Roberto Di Matteo. The team's recent performances and results have not been good enough and the owner and the board felt that a change was necessary now to keep the club moving in the right direction as we head into a vitally important part of the season.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global/2012/nov/21/chelsea-sack-roberto-di-matteo

 

[pulga]

Who got sacked?

 

[Broder Salsa]

Another one to go on the list

There will always be some people unwilling to accept the truth.

Who got sacked?

Frogson.

 

[rodvik]

Another one to go on the list

List of truth my friend, list of truth!

 

[Steverulez]

GuillemBalague: Rafa Benitez will be the next Chelsea manager

So, all but confirmed then.

 

[FootballFan]

Messi 73 CL games played, involved in 73 goals for Barcelona. 56 Goals and 17 assists. Now second top scorer of all time.

Raul, he coming for you!

 

[Tc91]

Tevez been in England for 6 years can't speak a word of English.

Idiot.

 

[Salvadora]

So what do the Chelsea fans here think of Benitez? Never honestly thought Di Matteo would go this early, thought you guys would have waited until Guardiola was available.

 

[Vivalaraza]

So Guillem finally cottoned on.

ITK.

 

[FootballFan]

Tevez been in England for 6 years can't speak a word of English.

Idiot.

I don't understand how that works man.. don't you want, as a professional, to be able to communicate with teammates/coaches/referees etc. :S

 

[Meier]

Tevez been in England for 6 years can't speak a word of English.

Idiot.

Lots of people in CA, FL and Texas who have lived in the US their whole lives and don't either. I imagine he understands plenty but feels less comfortable speaking it. He doesn't need to I suppose.

I don't understand how that works man.. don't you want, as a professional, to be able to communicate with teammates/coaches/referees etc. :S

He can talk to Silva, Aguero, Yaya, Garcia, etc. Probably knows enough english to speak with the refs and Robbie probably knows some Spanish as well. I agree it's odd though.

 

[rodvik]

They are flying in Rafa to pre preemptively sack him, just to make the whole process more efficient.