Chelsea have reaffirmed their support to manager Jose Mourinho after the club's worst start to a league season since 1978. Last weekend the Blues were beaten 3-1 by Southampton at Stamford Bridge, leaving them 16th in the Premier League table with just eight points after as many games.
After the match Mourinho said that he does not consider resigning and that the club would have to sack him if they want him to leave. "The club wants to make it clear that Jose continues to have our full support," read an official club statement."We believe we have the right manager to turn this season around and that he has the squad with which to do it."
After Saturday's defeat, Mourinho said: "I want to make it clear. One, I don't run away. Two, if the club want to sack me they have to sack me because I am not running away from my responsibilities or my team." Captain John Terry also offered his support for the manager, saying that he is the man that can help the team recover from their terrible start to the season. "If anyone is going to get us out of this hole it is going to be Jose Mourinho," said Terry. "We have the best manager, who we remain behind, and we remain together."
Chelsea are currently 21.00 at Bet365 to successfully defend their Premier League title this season.
Alexa Alexa 8 years ago
Chelsea is backng Jose Mourniho for many reason.He is their legend ,he is a true soldier of the club.On the other side,if they sack him,who could they sign? There is no available great managers on the market,maybe Ancelotti or Hiidink but I suppose they would not come back to London.
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Johnajax 8 years ago
I don't know how they still can support Jose Mourinho. This year Chelsea is already lost title and they don't play well in Champions league neither and I think that only man responsible for that is their Manager Jose Mourinho. I understand that they have great and big history with him but it is time to make serious changes....
I don't know how they still can support Jose Mourinho. This year Chelsea is already lost title and they don't play well in Champions league neither and I think that only man responsible for that is their Manager Jose Mourinho. I understand that they have great and big history with him but it is time to make serious changes.
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GREGJO
8 years ago
Here is the main reasons why Mourinho is still Chelsea's manager: Abramovic would pay GBP 37,5 million for the Special Five. Comparison: the most expensive signing in the last transfer window was Pedro from Barcelona, who was GBP 18,9 million. The Russian businessman has fired out some manager: Luiz Felipe Scolari got GBP...
Here is the main reasons why Mourinho is still Chelsea's manager: Abramovic would pay GBP 37,5 million for the Special Five. Comparison: the most expensive signing in the last transfer window was Pedro from Barcelona, who was GBP 18,9 million. The Russian businessman has fired out some manager: Luiz Felipe Scolari got GBP 12,6 million, André Villas-Boas GBP 12 million, Carlo Ancelotti GBP 6 million. I'd like to be a sacked manager at FC Chelsea :)
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sharpe
8 years ago
It was a surprisingly tough start of the campaign for Chelsea and Mourinho and it's not wonder that some rumors about his future all ready started. I think they will gives him time at least to the mid season to prove that he's a great manager. Mourinho is a legend for Chelsea and anything else except support from the club...
It was a surprisingly tough start of the campaign for Chelsea and Mourinho and it's not wonder that some rumors about his future all ready started. I think they will gives him time at least to the mid season to prove that he's a great manager. Mourinho is a legend for Chelsea and anything else except support from the club will be a strange attitude. If they win five in a row nobody will even mention the present crisis.
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GREGJO
8 years ago
In my opinion Mourinho is no longer a top manager. He's an egocentric man who believes he's the best. He was very lucky with Porto and Internazionale when his teams won the Champions League but we can see the current results with Chelsea or the near past's results with Real Madrid. I think this is a big mistake by Abramovic...
In my opinion Mourinho is no longer a top manager. He's an egocentric man who believes he's the best. He was very lucky with Porto and Internazionale when his teams won the Champions League but we can see the current results with Chelsea or the near past's results with Real Madrid. I think this is a big mistake by Abramovic because there is no chance to reach high goals with the Portugese. With this financial background Chelsea should be a strong team but Mourinho is not able to build a really strong team. Sign Klopp or Ancelotti (again)!
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