Figured this deserved its own thread, if nothing else for the hilarity of the Scouse meltdowns across the country.
Xabi Alonso | Chelsea manager
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In the latest edition of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) chats to author, Dan Williamson, about his new book 'If I Hadnt Seen Such Riches' which chronicles our 1990/91 European Cup Winners Cup victory, which is a trip down memory lane for those old enough to remember it and a vital history lesson for those who don't.
Oof, he wanted Chelsea over Liverpool.
That's godda hoit.
That's godda hoit.
Self-reflection at Chelsea over, self-reflection at Liverpool begins.
I'm sure plenty of Liverpool fans will be gutted which is fun.
I reckon it's an annoyingly good appointment though.
I reckon it's an annoyingly good appointment though.
He might be a good manager, but is clearly a bad judge of character.
That's quite funny
Hell be good at Chelsea, and more importantly I think this keeps slot at pool.
Great news..keep him out of Liverpoool's reach.
Though he has it all to prove still,he's no guarantee.
But imagine going from Rosenior to Alonso..they must be in dreamworld.
Though he has it all to prove still,he's no guarantee.
But imagine going from Rosenior to Alonso..they must be in dreamworld.
Will he get booed at Anfield? 
Scouse meltdown will be hilarious.
I cannot believe Liverpool haven't gone for him.
Their fans must be absolutely furious
Their fans must be absolutely furious
Hilarious scenario for Liverpool. Even better if Slot gets sacked in October.
Leverkusen fans updating their "supports" section as we speak
Yikes, thought he'd pick better than that.
Would have taken him here, can see he turning this Chelsea team who do have some very good players around.
You're gonna have new friends Pat!!
Wonder if he'll become a bigger Chelsea legend than Benitez
Has he been sacked yet?
That’s insane. Can only assume Pool never realistically considered replacing Slot which forced his hand?
Bit of good news. Get him in tomorrow.
Maybe if he is backed like he most likely was at leverkusen he could do a great job like arteta at arsenal and get Chelsea challenging consistently at least.
If I were a Liverpool fan watching Alonso go to Chelsea while my team was stuck with Slot, I would be far from impressed.
Would be funny if Chelsea then buy Valverde.
The scousers will be unhappy. Some will be raging. That amuses me.
I'd stop laughing as much then.
Very surprised on both that he went there and Liverpool didn't move
I'd have had him at United to be fair but I know that's not a popular choice
I'd have had him at United to be fair but I know that's not a popular choice
But he already has a thread?
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/xabi-alonso-next-ex-chelsea-man-ager.473389/
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/xabi-alonso-next-ex-chelsea-man-ager.473389/
I enjoy this for the scouse meltdown but looking beyond that i am frustrated that the absolute dog mess that Chelsea are, IN MY OPINION have went out and got a much better manager than us. I feel we could end up regretting this longer term like when we missed out on Klopp.
Can't wait for the meltdowns
You have to embrace these moments, they are few and fleeting.
They'll be torn between supporting Wirtz and Alonso
It’d be interesting to see how he gets on as his work with Leverkusen was fantastic. Might have no European football next season.
Seems incredible to me that Liverpool didn’t tell him to wait for them as things aren’t right with Slot.
Seems incredible to me that Liverpool didn’t tell him to wait for them as things aren’t right with Slot.
What a stupid move from him.
There's no like FA cup losers or anything for Chelsea to make the CL right? If results are good then just EL?
If so a good season to come in imo, plenty of time to work on things Amorim style.
Will be fun to see Chelsea buy another 7 players to fit his system and somehow still exist.
If so a good season to come in imo, plenty of time to work on things Amorim style.
Will be fun to see Chelsea buy another 7 players to fit his system and somehow still exist.
And then turns into Garnacho Mk II.
(Probably 'turns into Robinho Mk II" is a more realistic wish)