Deep down he knew this and is perhaps why he reacted angrily to Drogba's comments that there were no leaders left at Chelsea apart from Terry.
Jose's style of management needs a core group of players in the dressing room to outwardly back him 100%.
And those players need to be the most respected at the club by both fans and the other players. They can challenge him privately but must always been seen to support him in the dressing room and on the training pitch.
In his first tenure at Chelsea he had Terry, Lamps, Makal, Cech and Drogba and they continued the leadership even after he was sacked.
This time round he has seen the departure of Lamps, Cech and Drogba and the waning of Terry.
Brana is a leader too, but his form is so bad he has lost the respect in the dressing room.
Jose's style of management just can't work without the strong support of key players in the dressing room.
And that for me is a big reason behind this season's results and performances.
Jose needed his dressing room leaders
posted on 18/12/15
Hello Biggish
posted on 18/12/15
Hi Jappy
posted on 18/12/15
Biggish i am very sure that this is Jose's own downfall because last season this same team was going through brick walls for him.
We still have some voice in deessing room in JT, Brana, Cesc and Costa.
Also behind all this, i think JT played his part quietly. He was made scapegoat couple of times as well during the matches
posted on 18/12/15
AfterJose's "empty stadium " comments the fans raised it ,particularly with the Jose song. I hope that remains. its a good sound and clearly heard at away venues. But we will need a manager with a 5 syllable name. Singing to Gus Hiddink just will not cut it. Rafa Benitez on the other hand or Claudio Ranieri would fit nicely. But I think the fans will keep the song and the words. And.... might be early to talk about...but when the sawdust has settled, a statue for our brand new stadium. History covered...simples..always in our hearts...
posted on 18/12/15
comment by Tway (U1162)
posted 23 minutes ago
AfterJose's "empty stadium " comments the fans raised it ,particularly with the Jose song. I hope that remains. its a good sound and clearly heard at away venues. But we will need a manager with a 5 syllable name. Singing to Gus Hiddink just will not cut it. Rafa Benitez on the other hand or Claudio Ranieri would fit nicely. But I think the fans will keep the song and the words. And.... might be early to talk about...but when the sawdust has settled, a statue for our brand new stadium. History covered...simples..always in our hearts...
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Bless
I need a tissue paper...
posted on 18/12/15
I need a tissue paper.
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1bite
2 chew
3 swallow
Tissue comes much later...
posted on 18/12/15
No idea why Chelsea are employing Guus Hiddink
He has been terrible since he left Chelsea in 2009.
Brendan Rodgers shud be the next manager.
posted on 18/12/15
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No idea why Chelsea are employing Guus Hiddink
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I think that he is just keeping the manager's seat warm until Jose's successor is hired.
posted on 18/12/15
comment by CapeApe (U19277)
posted 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
comment by Tway (U1162)
posted 23 minutes ago
AfterJose's "empty stadium " comments the fans raised it ,particularly with the Jose song. I hope that remains. its a good sound and clearly heard at away venues. But we will need a manager with a 5 syllable name. Singing to Gus Hiddink just will not cut it. Rafa Benitez on the other hand or Claudio Ranieri would fit nicely. But I think the fans will keep the song and the words. And.... might be early to talk about...but when the sawdust has settled, a statue for our brand new stadium. History covered...simples..always in our hearts...
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Bless
I need a tissue paper...
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I presume you meant " I need a tissue".....tissue paper is totally different you soppy shaft kisser!
posted on 19/12/15
Interesting times.