nick001

no you can't

That's what it has come to mate, especially for the more senior/accomplished guys. Scolari and Ancelotti spring to mind - sacked in a corridor a season after winning the domestic double!

I think Moyes would be a massively popular choice with most people, he always seems to get the best out of what he has at his disposal, and is upright and principled almost to a fault (see his reaction to Fellaini's hairbutt and Neville's dive this season, for example). But by the same token, he may well be too upright and principled to leave his project at Goodison to join our sh*tfight for a season or so. Why would he? Especially as he is often touted as next Manure boss. Not too keen on Mancini myself, was more just throwing it out there based on Roman's fixation for managers already in possession of shiny baubles. He may end up being the lesser of two evils, though.

If Jose goes to City, could we be in for Mancini?

My understanding is that Klopp is considered very happy and comfortable at Dortmund. I guess his head could be turned with a few sackfuls of cash, however.

All of a sudden, FSW must be odds-on to be here next year. Jose or bust.

I think we all know Torres will start, with Rafa's rotation policy and the Arse match in mind. The important thing with that one is that FSW is pro-active with substitutions, ie bringing Demba on after 60 minutes (not 80+!) if we need inspiration. Mata must start, and as a previous poster said I'd be loathe to rest Hazard either given his upturn in form recently. They should be substituted asap if/when the game is safe. I feel like FSW isn't overly keen to play the three creatives together from the start, so I'm guessing Marin on the wing. Luiz doesn't to me seem the type who needs resting; I'd like to see him and Frank start in the pivot on Sunday so Lampard sits tonight. JT for 20 minutes at the end, if possible, to have him ready to marshal the troops for a full game against the Arse. Cech Azpi; Ivan; Cahill; Cole Luiz; Ramires Mata; Hazard; Marin Torres

I'd like to see him given a chance in the role on the right that Sturridge is sometimes asked to play - Sturridge is not a winger, he knows he's not, and it shows often as he cuts inside impeccably and then shoots abysmally. Moses will (hopefully) still be able to beat his man, but provide better end product. Sturridge can then be a dedicated backup to Torres.

Thought he and Mikel looked pretty good against Newcastle, it's a little bit confusing unless RDM is planning on using Ramires in a similar role (which seems logical but unfortunately not all that likely). More importantly, going to miss singing "Raul Meireles, he cuts his own hair"

As a first-year member (but long-term overseas supporter), can anyone please advise what the likelihood is of being able to buy tickets for the marquee away games using my membership? Thinking obviously about Arsenal and Spurs. Is our allocation normally exhausted by the season ticket holders?

Hi everyone I have been a Chelsea fan for about 15 years, and have just moved over to London from Australia. I would like the opportunity to attend as many matches as possible for the upcoming (2012/13) season, but understand that it's unlikely that I will be able to get a season ticket. My question, then, is regarding memberships. Are they any good (ie worth getting)? I'm interested to know anyone's experiences with them, ie can you normally get tickets for most of the league matches, and are European tickets readily available? And is it easy to then move up from the membership to a full season ticket? Any advice is appreciated. Cheers Nick KTBFFH