nick001

I don't personally see any reason to boo him. He came in full of energy and tried his best, it didn't work out for him so off he went. You could feel a little bit sorry for him that he was sacked so quickly without having a chance to see his methods pay dividends (although from a supporter's point of view I'm glad it happened, of course - hard to see us turning it around against Napoli with him still in charge). He was a victim of our administration to an extent. And to my knowledge he hasn't slated Chelsea since, even when baited by the media in the leadup to this game.

Just putting this out there, apologies if it has been said elsewhere. German newspaper Bild "broke" the story a couple of weeks ago that Jose was coming home - read about that here: http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/bild-jose-mourinho-to-return-as-chelsea-manager-will-be-joined-by-radamel-falcao-for-e60m/ (ignoring the Falcao part which is surely only conjecture). Got me thinking about Rafa's behaviour - specifically his diatribe here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/9899047/Full-transcript-of-Rafael-Benitezs-rant-after-Chelseas-FA-Cup-victory-over-Middlesbrough.html That was after the Middlesbrough FA Cup tie; his rant detailing about how he wasn't going to be here next season, talking about the 'interim' title etc. I thought that night marked a change in his behaviour, whereby he stopped trying to behave himself and stuck two fingers up to the club and fans. The date of that fixture? 27 February Perhaps just coincidence, but could it be that he got wind of the agreement between the club and Mourinho, took it as confirmation that he would be on his way at the end of the season, and let loose? Does this confirm Bild's story somewhat?

Is that a Hillsborough reference?

All Apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong place. First trip up to Liverpool this weekend, wondering if there's any particular pubs in which Blues fans get together up there for pre-match pints and songs, and to have safety in numbers from the dippers? Cheers

Never try to impose your thoughts on others, you troglodyte. No free-thinking fan has a "duty" to abuse anyone, not least anyone wearing the crest and trying to get us points.

Ahaha god give me strength

I guess I am one of those you have called out in such a safe fashion, knowing you have the mob behind you. Nothing has changed. I still want Benitez (don't refer to his nationality as an insult, xenophobic idiocy) gone as much as you do. Difference is I would never show up to a game at Stamford Bridge and ban our representatives while they are wearing the badge within the arena. Not only is it disrespectful, it's surely counterproductive to our cause of success as a club.

How the hell does Torres come into this?

He's a troll looking for attention and to get a rise out of people. The worst thing you can do is respond, the best thing is to ignore him. Plus he's banned anyway so won't even be able to see your replies, what's the point?

haven't posted much, but have certainly taken in a lot of the characters and opinions around here, for better or worse.

anyone who feeds the trolls. can't you work that out from the context?

just keep feeding the trolls, kids

I think you'll find KDB's main position is further forward than where Frank has played, certainly recently. KDB does need to come back, but I hope it is to offer us versatility and creativity in the wing positions and AM.