AvB Sack Watch : 2012 Edition

FlawlessThaw · 5th February 2012, 18:27

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Originally Posted by R_Nick

Listening to him speak makes me want to kill myself

Yeah his interview with Geoff Shreeves was like the ramblings of a mad man. Even Shreeves had to cut him off (I know Sky were short for time). Probably realises if he doesn't get 4th he's off in the summer.

Eriku · 5th February 2012, 18:28

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Originally Posted by R_Nick

Listening to him speak makes me want to kill myself

Same goes for the people covering the match, interrupting him and going "I'm sorry André, that's it, we're a bit pressed for time", or smth.

He didn't seem to appreciate being cut short.

Guy Incognito · 5th February 2012, 18:30

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Originally Posted by R_Nick

Listening to him speak makes me want to kill myself

His voice makes me want to screech.

De Selby · 5th February 2012, 18:30

Can't imagine Sky'd have the balls to cut Fergie off mid-rant.

Broyphs · 5th February 2012, 18:32

In fairness Shreeves has probably saved him from a ban if "I think Howard was compensating for something...." was an indication of where the rest of his rant was going.

Wonder Pigeon · 5th February 2012, 19:44

He's a strange dude.

Cheesy · 5th February 2012, 20:06

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Originally Posted by R_Nick

Listening to him speak makes me want to kill myself

I really don't like the way he talks. I like him at times as he's clearly a knowledgeable man when it comes to his football, however he always appears bitter whenever things don't go well for his team, which has been quite often lately.

Sam · 6th February 2012, 17:15

He comes across as a horrible little prick. Can't stand listening to his interviews, they're embrassing.

Jaap · 6th February 2012, 17:50

Really thought he'd be a likeable and entertaining character but he's just been the complete opposite.

Did someone else see his interview on MOTD after the match yesterday?

Raoul · 6th February 2012, 18:42

Yeah, looks like he's been studying King Kenny's interviews.

Relevated · 6th February 2012, 18:45

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Originally Posted by Jaap

Really thought he'd be a likeable and entertaining character but he's just been the complete opposite.

Did someone else see his interview on MOTD after the match yesterday?

after every question the answer was "Did you ask Sir Alex the same?" or "In your opinion". If he cant answer the bloody questions then just send out Di Matteo and he will get the job done. Same goes for Mancini, but then again that club is full of cocks.

Plan M · 6th February 2012, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Jaap

Really thought he'd be a likeable and entertaining character but he's just been the complete opposite.

I thought exactly the same. But he's such a boring guy.

I personally think he's out of his depth at Chelsea and I can't see him being at Stamford Bridge next season, not a chance.

Lance Uppercut · 6th February 2012, 20:01

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Originally Posted by R_Nick

Listening to him speak makes me want to kill myself

Get this guy an AVB compilation, stat.

Agent Red · 7th February 2012, 22:52

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Originally Posted by Relevated

after every question the answer was "Did you ask Sir Alex the same?" or "In your opinion". If he cant answer the bloody questions then just send out Di Matteo and he will get the job done. Same goes for Mancini, but then again that club is full of cocks.

I think they're quite a different kettle of fish. Mancini seems alright, he's only tainted by the club that he's at. In his post match interviews I think he's normally quite modest in victory and generous to opponents as well.

In contrast, AVB comes across as a whiner who's been studying Mourinho's dismissive tactics but doesn't have the clout or results to back up that kind of nonchalant arrogance. Thought the BBC interviewer handled it really well on Saturday, just really bluntly 'yes that's my opinion...yes we've already interviewed Sir Alex...' etc. etc.

Lance Uppercut · 7th February 2012, 23:05

It must be a new experience for him. I think that he has known nothing but success up until Chelski. Now the plebs are questioning him when things aren't going so well.

De Selby · 7th February 2012, 23:17

I think someone mentioned it already (perhaps in another thread), but he comes across as very precious.

Relevated · 7th February 2012, 23:43

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Originally Posted by De Selby

I think someone mentioned it already (perhaps in another thread), but he comes across as very precious.

He comes across as a fucking cunt.

Agent Red · 8th February 2012, 00:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lance Uppercut

It must be a new experience for him. I think that he has known nothing but success up until Chelski. Now the plebs are questioning him when things aren't going so well.

Agreed. He tries to brush it off by 'playing games' with the media and being offhand with them, the same way Fergie or Mourinho are if they don't like the questioning. The difference being that Fergie and Mourinho both have the success under their belts to justify that kind of approach, whereas AVB has never managed a club at this level before or experienced this kind of competition.

As a manager they need to give him time to try and create something there, but he's a whiney individual who isn't particularly likable, not a great asset for the Premier League so far.

peterstorey · 8th February 2012, 00:04

He comes across as bit jejune, unsurprisingly.

Badunk · 8th February 2012, 08:11

Jejune?

Ju being serial?

marjen · 8th February 2012, 08:15

So, past the halfway mark in his first(and probably last) season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

It's clear that he's tried to implement a style of football that clearly doesn't suit his ageing squad. He doesn't have the pace and intelligence at the back, nor the intensity of the frontline for his high-pressure game, and his midfielders are too docile to keep possession very well. They play a slow tempo game with little creativity aside from the brilliant Mata and the occasional glimpse from Sturridge.

If they want him as their man, Chelsea should back him to renew the squad. Players like Terry, Drogba and Lampard need shipping out, they're for a different approach. He needs a new striker, probably a new wide man, allowing Mata into an attacking midfielder role, and they need two new CBs plus probably a full back.

He's wisely backtracked from his early season approach, but Chelsea still appear a very lacklustre outfit at times. I don't think he's done a tremendous job, but then again there were serious issues that needs more time than one season to rectify.

And Big Man JT has once again managed to fuck up his club by being the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons, which is not helping things.

It's clear that he doesn't handle setbacks and the press very well, which is a problem at Chelsea and in England.

Drifter · 8th February 2012, 14:18

Abramovich checking up on his employee.
BBC Sport - Owner Roman Abramovich repeats rare trip to Chelsea training ground

Broyphs · 8th February 2012, 14:35

He should do a Football Manager style overhaul and sell almost his entire squad and buy Mads Jorgensen and Kennedy Bakircioglü.

Cina · 8th February 2012, 14:59

I hate his voice, personally.

Carl · 8th February 2012, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Brophs

He should do a Football Manager style overhaul and sell almost his entire squad and buy Mads Jorgensen and Kennedy Bakircioglü.

Best. Champ Man. Ever.

towcester_red · 8th February 2012, 15:33

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Originally Posted by Brophs

He should do a Football Manager style overhaul and sell almost his entire squad and buy Mads Jorgensen and Kennedy Bakircioglü.

Classic!

towcester_red · 8th February 2012, 15:38

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Originally Posted by Team Brian GB

He'd be first on list to have out in the summer, I am fed up with all the drama surrounding him.

Englands Lion? Mr Chelsea? Surely not!

peterstorey · 8th February 2012, 15:44

You should ship out Lampard, Terry and Drogba and get on with building a new team.

MikeUpNorth · 8th February 2012, 15:48

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Originally Posted by peterstorey

You should ship out Lampard, Terry and Drogba and get on with building a new team.

I'd probably hang on to Lampard for a while yet as a back up and to have his experience around.

MikeUpNorth · 8th February 2012, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Team Brian GB

Lampard I would keep around but Drogba, Malouda, Terry, Ferreira, Bosingwa, Hilario, Mikel and Kalou I would have out in the summer.

Get rid of Torres too.

Jaap · 8th February 2012, 15:49

Didn't Sean_RedDevil mention around a couple of weeks ago that he has ITK information that Terry will leave in the summer? Think he mentioned some Chinese or American team...

Broyphs · 8th February 2012, 15:49

You've got Azpilicueta coming in this summer, haven't you?

Freak · 8th February 2012, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by R_Nick

Listening to him speak makes me want to kill myself

Yup. He does not seem to know when to stop. And he always starts off his sentence in a normal tone, and gradually his tone lowers until all you hear is a really deep burping-type of tone

MikeUpNorth · 8th February 2012, 15:57

So who will Chelsea have left as first team players? Mata, Sturridge, Essien, Ramires, Luiz, Ivanovic and Cole by the sounds of it. That's not even close to a squad - I think they're going to need a good few transfer windows to rebuild after the necessary clear out, and it's going to cost a tonne of cash.

peterstorey · 8th February 2012, 16:06

Yeah Abramovic needs to spend another £400M.

MikeUpNorth · 8th February 2012, 16:25

That's still only half a squad.

MikeUpNorth · 8th February 2012, 16:32

You need another 10 players with your proposed exit list surely? That's a lot of players to be buying in a couple of windows.

Plechazunga · 8th February 2012, 16:38

Surely what Chelsea really need is a period of austerity, Brian? If they spend heavily in a crisis they'll be rated as unreliable.

noodlehair · 8th February 2012, 16:44

Why don't you and City just club together and buy Fifa instead?

MikeUpNorth · 8th February 2012, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Team Brian GB

As I say, over a space of three windows with the balance coming in earlier rather than later. We lost Anelka at Christmas and are destined to lose Drogba and Kalou in the summer, on top of which Torres isn't exactly a striker as he isn't striking anything so that is two strikers coming in you'd think at the least. Bosingwa's contract is running out so it is likely he is off so that is a right back to add to the list. Plus we will be wanting our all-encompassing midfielder we didn't get last summer plus a winger as well.

That is five players I am sure we will be after in the summer or at least need to be, plus we can debate additional buys such as another central defender and a left back bringing us to seven.

I'm not doubting it is possible to buy so many players in such a short time, I am questioning whether Chelsea have the money to be able to buy players of sufficient quality. If each of those ten players costs an average of £15-20m... and it seems that's cheap for good quality players nowadays.

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5th February 2012, 18:30	#284 (permalink)
De Selby Likes them tattooed and bald Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Is that a real poncho, or is that a Sears poncho? Posts: 5,726	Can't imagine Sky'd have the balls to cut Fergie off mid-rant.

5th February 2012, 18:32	#285 (permalink)
Broyphs No Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Commas are important. "Come on, Barbie, let's go party" is much less sinister than "Come on Barbie, let's go party" Posts: 33,136	In fairness Shreeves has probably saved him from a ban if "I think Howard was compensating for something...." was an indication of where the rest of his rant was going.

5th February 2012, 19:44	#286 (permalink)
Wonder Pigeon 'Shelbourne FC Supporter' Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Forza Shelbourne Posts: 18,995	He's a strange dude.

6th February 2012, 17:15	#288 (permalink)
Sam First Team Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 'I'm a genius muthafuckin' voice of a generation' Posts: 19,724	He comes across as a horrible little prick. Can't stand listening to his interviews, they're embrassing.

6th February 2012, 17:50	#289 (permalink)
Jaap First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 5,448	Really thought he'd be a likeable and entertaining character but he's just been the complete opposite. Did someone else see his interview on MOTD after the match yesterday?

6th February 2012, 18:42	#290 (permalink)
Raoul Administrator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 42,455	Yeah, looks like he's been studying King Kenny's interviews.

7th February 2012, 23:05	#295 (permalink)
Lance Uppercut First Team Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOBODY, calls Dugan a turd. Posts: 19,808	It must be a new experience for him. I think that he has known nothing but success up until Chelski. Now the plebs are questioning him when things aren't going so well.

7th February 2012, 23:17	#296 (permalink)
De Selby Likes them tattooed and bald Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Is that a real poncho, or is that a Sears poncho? Posts: 5,726	I think someone mentioned it already (perhaps in another thread), but he comes across as very precious.

8th February 2012, 00:04	#299 (permalink)
peterstorey Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I've dealt with RiP being injured for 8 seasons - it's your problem now. Posts: 29,955	He comes across as bit jejune, unsurprisingly.

8th February 2012, 08:11	#300 (permalink)
Badunk First Team Sub Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse Posts: 9,659	Jejune? Ju being serial?

8th February 2012, 08:15	#301 (permalink)
marjen First Team Sub Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: at the back post, lurking around, waiting for an easy tap-in. Posts: 5,410	So, past the halfway mark in his first(and probably last) season in charge at Stamford Bridge. It's clear that he's tried to implement a style of football that clearly doesn't suit his ageing squad. He doesn't have the pace and intelligence at the back, nor the intensity of the frontline for his high-pressure game, and his midfielders are too docile to keep possession very well. They play a slow tempo game with little creativity aside from the brilliant Mata and the occasional glimpse from Sturridge. If they want him as their man, Chelsea should back him to renew the squad. Players like Terry, Drogba and Lampard need shipping out, they're for a different approach. He needs a new striker, probably a new wide man, allowing Mata into an attacking midfielder role, and they need two new CBs plus probably a full back. He's wisely backtracked from his early season approach, but Chelsea still appear a very lacklustre outfit at times. I don't think he's done a tremendous job, but then again there were serious issues that needs more time than one season to rectify. And Big Man JT has once again managed to fuck up his club by being the centre of attention for all the wrong reasons, which is not helping things. It's clear that he doesn't handle setbacks and the press very well, which is a problem at Chelsea and in England.

8th February 2012, 14:18	#302 (permalink)
Drifter American Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 36,522	Abramovich checking up on his employee. BBC Sport - Owner Roman Abramovich repeats rare trip to Chelsea training ground

8th February 2012, 14:35	#303 (permalink)
Broyphs No Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Commas are important. "Come on, Barbie, let's go party" is much less sinister than "Come on Barbie, let's go party" Posts: 33,136	He should do a Football Manager style overhaul and sell almost his entire squad and buy Mads Jorgensen and Kennedy Bakircioglü.

8th February 2012, 14:59	#304 (permalink)
Cina Love Nani, Hate Ando Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Bandwagon Posts: 24,219	I hate his voice, personally.

8th February 2012, 15:44	#308 (permalink)
peterstorey Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I've dealt with RiP being injured for 8 seasons - it's your problem now. Posts: 29,955	You should ship out Lampard, Terry and Drogba and get on with building a new team.

8th February 2012, 15:49	#311 (permalink)
Jaap First Team Sub Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 5,448	Didn't Sean_RedDevil mention around a couple of weeks ago that he has ITK information that Terry will leave in the summer? Think he mentioned some Chinese or American team...

8th February 2012, 15:49	#312 (permalink)
Broyphs No Lifer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Commas are important. "Come on, Barbie, let's go party" is much less sinister than "Come on Barbie, let's go party" Posts: 33,136	You've got Azpilicueta coming in this summer, haven't you?

8th February 2012, 15:57	#314 (permalink)
MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14,256	So who will Chelsea have left as first team players? Mata, Sturridge, Essien, Ramires, Luiz, Ivanovic and Cole by the sounds of it. That's not even close to a squad - I think they're going to need a good few transfer windows to rebuild after the necessary clear out, and it's going to cost a tonne of cash.

8th February 2012, 16:06	#315 (permalink)
peterstorey Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I've dealt with RiP being injured for 8 seasons - it's your problem now. Posts: 29,955	Yeah Abramovic needs to spend another £400M.

8th February 2012, 16:25	#316 (permalink)
MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14,256	That's still only half a squad.

8th February 2012, 16:32	#317 (permalink)
MikeUpNorth Wobbles like a massive pair of tits Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 14,256	You need another 10 players with your proposed exit list surely? That's a lot of players to be buying in a couple of windows.

8th February 2012, 16:38	#318 (permalink)
Plechazunga Grammar partisan who sleeps with a real life Ryan Giggs doll. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Where Albert Stubbins scored a diving header Posts: 51,908	Surely what Chelsea really need is a period of austerity, Brian? If they spend heavily in a crisis they'll be rated as unreliable.

8th February 2012, 16:44	#319 (permalink)
noodlehair "It's like..." Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Flagg Posts: 4,291	Why don't you and City just club together and buy Fifa instead?