THE SPECIAL ONE

By dixon9
May 25 2008

In the wake of Grants unsurprising exit from Stamford Bridge, the names of his successor are sure to be touted around the media like confetti at a wedding. Chelsea haven’t succeeded in passing the baton of the Mourinho legacy on to someone strong enough to take us down the home straight. So what do we do if there isn’t anyone up to the mark? We could always try passing it on to Mourinho himself?!

Sounds too fantastic doesn’t it? Highly implausible! But if it happened it would be incredible – it would rock the football world and whilst deep down inside I feel that it just couldn’t happen I keep glancing back at the not so slim evidence to make a case for it.

Ian McGarry from “The Sun” (Yes! I know! I can hear you all groaning!) surprisingly is supposed to have the inside track on a lot of what goes on at  Stamford Bridge – it was he that was first up with the Grant sacking this weekend and has inside sources at Chelsea (including Lampard):

“After Jose left, it took a while before he and Roman spoke. But they did and it was amicable. It has become much more frequent and friendly over the last few weeks and it looks like bridges are being rebuilt. "

Other directors have also talked to Jose and the bad blood from before has disappeared.”

Mourinho has been rebuilding his relationship with Abramovich for some time – this isn’t really news in itself – even Mourinho himself said months ago that he talks with Roman and the rest of the suits at Chelsea on a very friendly basis.  However, McGarry reports that over the last few weeks the telephone conversations between the Special One and Roman have been very regular.

Now ex-Barcelona coach Rijkaard does remain favourite to take over and Mourinho to join Inter Milan but I still can’t get my head around this one – Mancini´s agent said only yesterday that his client is staying whilst Rijkaard insists he needs a year off.

Mourinho has still kept in touch with “his boys” and there’s no doubt that the return of Mourinho to Stamford Bridge would steady a ship where one or two are considering deserting.

As for the “Roman would never re-appoint Mourinho – he’d lose face” argument well then there’s the shock news that Roman Abramovich made the Portuguese manager the extraordinary gift of a limited edition Ferrari worth more than £2million a few months ago!  While still at Chelsea, Mourinho had told Abramovich that if he could have any car his choice would be the Scaglietti. Not exactly the sort of thing that Roman might think would go un-noticed is it?!!!

Ok, I could still be grabbing at straws with regard to Mourinho returning but what about the players that we after to rejuvenate the squad?  Bosingwa was originally signed by Mourinho for Porto – we’ve just signed him.  Robinho has long been coveted by the Special One – Mourinho once described him as “Liquid Gold” – and we are (supposedly) after him…..Who´s recommending these signings?  What next?  Drogba announcing he wants to stay?  The plot would then thicken wouldn’t it?!

I honestly think Mourinho will return – BUT not just yet – probably as the ONE AFTER the next manager.  Knowing us we´ll probably end up with Eriksson or somebody!

Still, in the meantime, I’m going to fantasise a little – it’s almost helping the pain ease from last Wednesday evening.

(Have a look at the video below – we could have all this back again!):  

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BAI5x4BBD6o

Mourinho to Return?! (+ Video!)

Discussion started by 50 Years Over 100 Years , 25/05/2008 13:44

50 Years Over 100 Years
25/05/2008 13:44

Mourinho to Return?! (+ Video!)

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carefree
25/05/2008 15:19

I`d give up my next months wage packet to have him back.I miss the passion that he showed, the players loved him.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2008:05:25:15:22:00 by carefree2008.

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dixon9
25/05/2008 15:26

Miss him as well carefree - he is and should always be synonomous with CHELSEA.






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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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johnbarry
25/05/2008 17:44

hi
i think if we need some one it must be the specail one

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Since 66
26/05/2008 08:35

Well sorry to dampened your hopes, but Jose HAS RULED out a return.

He should never have left in the first place.

Don't Gamble, Bet Risk Free

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ocheme isa
26/05/2008 11:34

Fisrt, jus to say sorry to JT, n Roman Abramovich 4 lossing out on 3 trophys that is inportant 4 us as chelsea fans here in Nigeria, well thats by the way now. Please n please Abramovich bring back the (SPECIAL ONE) it would not take anything from u to do jus that if u want a very good n nice business in chelsea fc. I wish u best of LUCK. next season n we'l come back as HEROS!!!. Cheers OCHEME ISA.

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ocheme isa
26/05/2008 12:03

PLEASE BRING MOURINHO BACK we all missed Him even the players too.This is his time to prove that his is D SPECIAL ONE!!!!!!.

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Since 66
26/05/2008 14:25

The story will not go away!!

and Ocheme

Welcome to the board

Don't Gamble, Bet Risk Free

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dixon9
27/05/2008 20:23

Quote:

Since 66
Well sorry to dampened your hopes, but Jose HAS RULED out a return.
He should never have left in the first place.

That was Sky wasn´t it? There were no quotes in the report though - very fishy - seemed very much like a planted story.



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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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Al Chip
29/05/2008 07:26

My opinion is that Mourinho will come back - and he should come back with full management control- only if Abramovich and the likes of Peter Kenyon and the rest of the board cede ownership of the club. They stabbed Mourinho and the supporters in the back when Peter Kenyon wilfully denied the central defender and the forward that would have enabled us to win the Champions League Title in 2007. We played that season with only one central defender because of Peter Kenyon´s wilful and premeditated decision, and that is criminal!!!
Shame on you, Peter Kenyon!!!!!!!!!!!

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dixon9
30/05/2008 21:09

You know I actually believe Kenyon did everything in his power to mantain Mourinho at the Bridge - he publicly supported him often before his exit.



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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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Simon68
05/06/2008 13:41

Doh! That didn't happen either!

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Simon68
05/06/2008 13:43

But look on the bright side - another Chelsea poster.

Still not enough for a 5-a-side team though.

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dixon9
05/06/2008 14:43

We´d still thrash the Arsenal Times rabble though Simon!

I see you in the sweeper role Simon!



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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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Simon68
05/06/2008 19:10

Sweeping all the rubbish you lot throw at us!

No change there then.

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Simon68
05/06/2008 19:12

I say 'you lot' but I meant 'two'.

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dixon9
06/06/2008 14:20

I wonder what position Padre would play? probably your partner at the centre of defence?

Merlion? Anybody´s guess!

AF the creative midfielder I suppose.....Bwana...the mad, temperamental forward.

Since 66 would be a tough, uncompromising defender in the "Chopper Harris" mould....I see myself as the target man up front - good games and bad but at least a 20 goals a season man!

....Carefree in midfield....








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"It is born out of hypocrisy and fundamental insecurity. There have been two kids on the block for the past 12 years. Suddenly, there is a third and that one is threatening to be more successful than the others and they don’t like it." P Kenyon.

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