CHELSEA last night confirmed their players are under orders to involve Andre Villas-Boas in their goal celebrations.
The Blues boss came up with the idea at a recent team meeting.
A Chelsea spokesman last night said: "The manager has asked the players to look across and recognise him and his staff on the bench after a goal.
"He believes that by celebrating together it shows we are all in it together. That's the players, the manager, the subs, the staff, the medical people — everyone working and celebrating together."
But the idea is being mocked by some of his squad who are said to be increasingly at odds with their rookie boss.
A Stamford Bridge insider said: "There are a few players who don't feel very 'together' with the manager right now.
"So I'm not sure anybody will be rushing over to hug him if they score against Man City on Monday. To them it all seems a bit silly and desperate."