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Never understood the hatred for Benítez at Chelsea, yeah his Liverpool team put the boot into you guys during his time there, but I don’t think it’s comparable to George (spits) Graham coming to spurs.
He’s a good/great manager who would have improved you in the short and long term given the backing.
But you got rid back then and now have to find someone to replace Conte. No chance of him coming back when Conte gets out the door?
Also genuine question who is available or desirable that Chelsea are interested in for the job? I have my doubts about luis Enrique, from his time at Roma. Is he still the front runner?
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At least you won something under George Graham, not something to be sniffed at...
Cracking game yesterday between two teams with in-form strikers and crap defences.
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Never understood the hatred for Benítez at Chelsea
When at Liverpool he slagged off Chelsea supporters. Imagine the manager of another club slagging off Liverpool supporters.
When he came to Chelsea he was offered the opportunity to excuse or apologise for his statements. He declined. He then slagged off Chelsea supporters while Chelsea manager.
His management approach at Chelsea revolved solely around Torres. He was happy to sideline players like Lampard and Terry.
His period at Chelsea was almost certainly the most miserable of all of my years supporting the club. There was a wider gulf between the club and supporters than even the darkest days of the Mears’ regime.
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Also genuine question who is available or desirable that Chelsea are interested in for the job? I have my doubts about luis Enrique, from his time at Roma. Is he still the front runner?
Appearently they are interviewing. Lots of speculation about Jokanovic who, while underappreciated while at Chelsea by a segment of the supporters, is well liked at the club and has done well at Watford and Fulham with limited resources. Another idea is Rui Faria who was in London last week for the West Ham game, rumours emerged about the club interviewing someone well known to them and then he handed in his notice at ManU. Must be a better bet than AVB. Jody Morris is also getting a lot of positive mention but probably too early for him.
Also the usual and some unusual suspects from around Europe and beyond. Brenda remains a bookie's favourite especially as he now has a challenger in Scotland.
Markyboy
cliveo
@cornelius_blackfoot I’m not here to attack him or his record as a manager.
Some people are the right fit and others just aren’t. Do you look back fondly of George Graham’s time at Spurs?