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I think practically every Chelsea fan thinks the best thing that could happen next season is Jose's return. In the current circumstances it would be a godsend. Unlikely, but a godsend. I can't think of any other top manager that would want to come. It's possible of course that Jose can't be tempted but if anyone might, Jose might. He'd have to win the CL at Madrid first and Roman would have to eat a bit of humble pie, but let's assume it's possible, let's assume Jose is considering it. He's always said he wants to return to England so why not? What might he be thinking .. ?

I have a direct line into Jose's mind and I know exactly what he is thinking ..

"Every time those beautiful Chelsea fans boo Benitez a little bit of me loves them more. I can't wait to go back to those beautiful people. I'm glad they remember. Boo him peeps."

That's what's going on in Jose's mind. I have incredible powers you see and I'm glad to share this information with you.

There are some on these boards whose views I respect, such as Zola, who don't like the booing. Fair enough. We'll have to agree to differ. I like the booing very much. I think it's right, and so does Jose.

 
There is nothing more beautiful than the prospect of seeing the special one coming back to the Bridge.

Whether it happens or not is another thing.

We would have our Chelsea back.

 
What was encouraging yesterday was the professional attitude of the players. While I understand the hurt at Di Matteo's exit and there was a bit of class in the round of applause on the 16th minute, we have to see the bigger picture. I've seen enough of Chelsea at their lowest to last a few lifetimes and am in no rush to see it again. Look what happened to Leeds.

If you support the team then you've got to support Benitez as well (and I do) - think about it.

 
Zola said:
There is nothing more beautiful than the prospect of seeing the special one coming back to the Bridge.

Whether it happens or not is another thing.

We would have our Chelsea back.
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Reports in Spain have him on a shakey peg.

They are saying they doubt he will be there for the seasons end which would make it ever stranger that we hired RB instead of just a assistant or coach till it happens.

If Pep was going to come to Chelsea it would have happened last week imo, he obviously doesnt like the way the club is run so it's a wasted venture...Jose has been here and done it while his relationship with Roman has improved as the stories go.

It's Jose or nothing.

 
Zola said:
There is nothing more beautiful than the prospect of seeing the special one coming back to the Bridge.

Whether it happens or not is another thing.

We would have our Chelsea back.
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It would be a dream come true.

 
I think Pep is waiting to see where we finish up. Right now we are looking shakey and could be going out of the CL. Pep will want another easy job so it wont make his time at Barca look like a fluke. I think the Chelsea job may be too much of a challenge for him. Not for our man Jose tho! Come home Jose!

 
DoubleHelix74 said:
Sorry, I find all of this to be utterly ridiculous. Booing anyone is not going to solve the sad state of affairs the clubs front office is in. Benitez said some comments years ago while coaching a fierce rival, get over it! He managed another club at the time and was in full support of it when he made those comments. Were they offensive? Sure but it was the heat of the battle. Forgive and forget, you'll live longer.

I am not pro Rafa either but he's here and that's that. He is here to give his all to more than likely lock down a position elsewhere come this summer. I am sure he isn't happy about being booed and frankly supporters shouldn't be either. He's here to win games and trophies for Chelsea now, let the history die. Personally, I couldn't think of any better way to stick it to the Scousers than to have Rafa lead Chelsea to some trophies this season and who knows what happens after that?

It was embarrassing to see banners and people in the corners with those ridiculoslus signs today. Shows zero class and frankly its one step away from the class RA showed in giving RDM the sack...

I am sure I will be hated for posting but... I cheer Chelsea and who they have out there regardless of who it is.

Everyone boasts about how no man is bigger than the club and now its time to demonstrate that. Its about Chelsea, not fecking Rafa or Roman or anyone else...
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I agree completely. What's done is done, and booing Benitez could have such a negative effect on our players. Let the man do his job and give him a bit of time to do his thing.

Yes many people don't like him (myself included) but Abramovich has done so much for this club. He's put in so much money and most of his sackings have paid off.

 
Booing Benitez doesn't affect the players in any way. Like Cech said after the game: You can't change the history.

The players will listen to Rafa and get behind him. They will also publically and sincerely back him. Gels the team if anything. Gives the players a common goal. If it shows on the pitch we will win a lot of games.

Doesn't mean we have to like Rafa. I never liked Sidwell either but cheered for his (only) goal.

 
evissy said:
Booing Benitez doesn't affect the players in any way. Like Cech said after the game: You can't change the history.

The players will listen to Rafa and get behind him. They will also publically and sincerely back him. Gels the team if anything. Gives the players a common goal. If it shows on the pitch we will win a lot of games.

Doesn't mean we have to like Rafa. I never liked Sidwell either but cheered for his (only) goal.
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You might hope that's the case but no-one can be certain of that. Look what happened under AVB.

As with most managers / coaches, some player will like him, others will not and if they think he is only an interim manager anyway they may have a similar view to many of the fans.

 
evissy said:
Booing Benitez doesn't affect the players in any way. Like Cech said after the game: You can't change the history.

The players will listen to Rafa and get behind him. They will also publically and sincerely back him. Gels the team if anything. Gives the players a common goal. If it shows on the pitch we will win a lot of games.

Doesn't mean we have to like Rafa. I never liked Sidwell either but cheered for his (only) goal.
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Pic taken yesterday:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2238173/Chelsea-captain-John-Terry-trains-wearing-Roberto-di-Matteos-No-16-Manchester-City-clash.html

 
Although I don't like Rafa his record shows he is a good manager. It can go all wrong but I doubt it. Difference between AVB and RDM to Benitez is his experience. He should have some natural authority from age and fame but the players know it best.

We have some high morale players like JT who wont let the club suffer too much. If Rafa can't do it alone JT will make sure his views are transferred to the players. That has happened already so many times or that is what I think has happened anyway.

I hope Rafa is replaced after the season and I also hope he will succeed in what he is brought in for.

 
Some players may feel "the fans don't like him so why should we?" I'm sure JT is aware of what he said about us in the past, and I'm sure he had a good relationship with RDM. If he doesn't like Rafa then other players may not.

 
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They are professional footballers so they should just get on with the job they are paid very well to do.

Not performing for the manager will just give the press more gas for the 'player power' tag they use with this club and we are already reported to be shipping out 2 of them leaving Terry the last of them.

 
Of course they will perform for him. That is their job. Benitez has a good record as well. We have lot of spanish players and the man knows the prem.

 
evissy said:
Of course they will perform for him. That is their job. Benitez has a good record as well. We have lot of spanish players and the man knows the prem.
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I fully expect the players to play for him, we may not like the manager but those players are on a lot of money and i won't accept that excuse if any of our players try and use it.

 
OK, as fans we have had our 15 minutes of fame, it was well worth it and sent the message loud and clear to the owners and the board as well as FSW that we don't agree with his appointment....that should be the end of it; now lets get on playing football and get behind the players. If FSW is a good as everyone says he is no doubt we will find out over the next six PL games all of which are winnable with the squad we have. Let him do his job....it's only temporary anyway

 
CFCCAN said:
OK, as fans we have had our 15 minutes of fame, it was well worth it and sent the message loud and clear to the owners and the board as well as FSW that we don't agree with his appointment....that should be the end of it; now lets get on playing football and get behind the players. If FSW is a good as everyone says he is no doubt we will find out over the next six PL games all of which are winnable with the squad we have. Let him do his job....it's only temporary anyway
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That sums it up perfectly.

 
CFCCAN said:
OK, as fans we have had our 15 minutes of fame, it was well worth it and sent the message loud and clear to the owners and the board as well as FSW that we don't agree with his appointment....that should be the end of it; now lets get on playing football and get behind the players. If FSW is a good as everyone says he is no doubt we will find out over the next six PL games all of which are winnable with the squad we have. Let him do his job....it's only temporary anyway
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Agreed.

However the spokesperson on BBC for Chelsea said it would be the case from now until the end of the season.

I hope he's wrong.

 
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