
Originally Posted by
Syn
They can only be managed by a proper big name or a big personality. Doesn't necessarily have to be a good manager either. If Maradona was named Chelsea manager tomorrow, they'd listen to him. Obviously it's a more complicated situation than that with Terry, Lampard, Cashley, Essien because they're actually getting on a bit now and in clear decline. But the fact that AVB has decided not to go down the Mourinho route with the bullish bravado, it has gone a little against him. That, and maybe the fact that - despite everyone wanting him to be a decent manager because he seems like an alright guy - he's very naive with his tactics. Going all out against Arsenal? WTF. There is already a set-routine to beat us - no need to be a hero.