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David M Porter
05 March 2012 17:19:17


The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


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SEMerc
05 March 2012 17:42:09



The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.

Romfordman
05 March 2012 17:45:31



The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


Technically there were 10 managers in Ken's 21 years of ownership (includes caretaker manager 1 game - Graham Rix)


Its 9 managers in 9 years under Abramovich and presumably 10 before season end including Ray Wilkins 1 game caretaker role


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Snow Hoper
05 March 2012 19:06:45




The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


8 Managers since RA took over, the same amount as Newcastle, Spurs have had 5 in that time, Liverpool 4. 


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Matty H
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05 March 2012 19:30:14
Looks like Rafa or Sven next :-P

I wonder how long before RA pulls the plug. As they were saying on 5 Live only just now, he's clearly lost the love affair he had when he took over. Hes rarely at games anymore.
Snow Hoper
05 March 2012 19:49:42





The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: Snow Hoper 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


8 Managers since RA took over, the same amount as Newcastle, Spurs have had 5 in that time, Liverpool 4. 


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


Not sure you can even count Gus Hiddink within that as it was always a short term thing and not someone that was turfed out because he failed. If Arry takes the England job you'll be on your 6th at the start of next season (within the same time frame)


Going to war over religion is like killing each other to see who has the better imaginary friend.


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SEMerc
05 March 2012 20:02:32





The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: Snow Hoper 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


8 Managers since RA took over, the same amount as Newcastle, Spurs have had 5 in that time, Liverpool 4. 


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


Thankfully, Spurs have already gone through the hiring and firing process. And if 'Arry goes, it won't be because Levy has fired him.


On a more general note - yeh, Spurs are third, but it's merely papering over the cracks. We're only where we are because Liverpool, Chelsea and, to a lesser extent, Arsenal, have been so shite this year. It's not fashionable to criticise 'Arry if you're a Spurs fan, but then again, I've never really given a rat's arse about what my fellow yids think. What I do know is that 4 points out of a possible 21 against the other four teams in the top five this year is little short of atrocious. 

Gooner
05 March 2012 20:24:00






The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: Snow Hoper 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


8 Managers since RA took over, the same amount as Newcastle, Spurs have had 5 in that time, Liverpool 4. 


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


Thankfully, Spurs have already gone through the hiring and firing process. And if 'Arry goes, it won't be because Levy has fired him.


On a more general note - yeh, Spurs are third, but it's merely papering over the cracks. We're only where we are because Liverpool, Chelsea and, to a lesser extent, Arsenal, have been so shite this year. It's not fashionable to criticise 'Arry if you're a Spurs fan, but then again, I've never really given a rat's arse about what my fellow yids think. What I do know is that 4 points out of a possible 21 against the other four teams in the top five this year is little short of atrocious. 


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


Bloody hell that is even worse than Arsenal


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Gooner
05 March 2012 20:25:49

Looks like Rafa or Sven next 😛 I wonder how long before RA pulls the plug. As they were saying on 5 Live only just now, he's clearly lost the love affair he had when he took over. Hes rarely at games anymore.

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


Sooner the better, he could soon get to the point where he will run out of people to employ as Manager


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Romfordman
05 March 2012 20:35:44






The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: Snow Hoper 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


8 Managers since RA took over, the same amount as Newcastle, Spurs have had 5 in that time, Liverpool 4. 


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


Thankfully, Spurs have already gone through the hiring and firing process. And if 'Arry goes, it won't be because Levy has fired him.


On a more general note - yeh, Spurs are third, but it's merely papering over the cracks. We're only where we are because Liverpool, Chelsea and, to a lesser extent, Arsenal, have been so shite this year. It's not fashionable to criticise 'Arry if you're a Spurs fan, but then again, I've never really given a rat's arse about what my fellow yids think. What I do know is that 4 points out of a possible 21 against the other four teams in the top five this year is little short of atrocious. 


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


But still we have been generally better than previous years


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SEMerc
05 March 2012 20:55:08







The LMA chief says that Chelsea are becoming an embarrassment to the Premier League.


 


http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/05032012/58/premier-league-lma-chief-chelsea-embarrassment.html


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


I am now coming round to the view that the phrase that has long been associated with the England manager's position is now becoming ever more appropriate for the Chelsea job; a poisoned chalice. I think that Abramovich must now have gone through nearly as many managers at Stamford Bridge in the last 9 years as Ken Bates had in all the years he was in charge of the club.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Eight, to be precise. And so the next sap will be employed, ready to be sacked when Chelsea underperform.


Originally Posted by: Snow Hoper 


8 Managers since RA took over, the same amount as Newcastle, Spurs have had 5 in that time, Liverpool 4. 


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


Thankfully, Spurs have already gone through the hiring and firing process. And if 'Arry goes, it won't be because Levy has fired him.


On a more general note - yeh, Spurs are third, but it's merely papering over the cracks. We're only where we are because Liverpool, Chelsea and, to a lesser extent, Arsenal, have been so shite this year. It's not fashionable to criticise 'Arry if you're a Spurs fan, but then again, I've never really given a rat's arse about what my fellow yids think. What I do know is that 4 points out of a possible 21 against the other four teams in the top five this year is little short of atrocious. 


Originally Posted by: David M Porter 


But still we have been generally better than previous years


Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


Yes, but that's down to us beating teams this year that we should ordinarily have been beating anyway.


I'm no fan of 'Arry, as you will have surmised - not least because his tactics are often found wanting. That said, I want him to stay on for now because of his man management capabilities and the players he will bring into the club. For example, we have a far better chance of getting Hazard with 'Arry at the helm.


Spurs are probably three players away (not counting a younger keeper) from challenging for the title. Hazard, Vertonghen and Leandro will do nicely this summer if we can pull all of those off.

Matty H
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05 March 2012 21:04:41
Micky Hazard eh? His first spell at Spurs wasn't great, and he's a bit older now...
Saint Snow
05 March 2012 21:19:41

(includes caretaker manager 1 game - Graham Rix)

Originally Posted by: Romfordman 


I can never here that name without that Manic Street Preachers tune and "If you tolerate Rix...." springing to mind and making me chuckle.


 



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Romfordman
05 March 2012 22:28:25

Micky Hazard eh? His first spell at Spurs wasn't great, and he's a bit older now...

Originally Posted by: Matty H 


In his current job, he'd fit in just right, as he's a cabbie


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Gooner
06 March 2012 22:23:32

OT


Excellent performance tonight from Arsenal, paid the price for a pathetic 1st leg showing


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SEMerc
06 March 2012 22:25:56

I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?

Gooner
06 March 2012 22:29:12


I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


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SEMerc
06 March 2012 22:35:50



I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.

Gooner
06 March 2012 22:37:55




I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


What did you and Karl talk about all evening


Indeed but can't really complain too much about RVP, no doubt if he had his time again it would have put his foot through it


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SEMerc
06 March 2012 22:42:13





I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


What did you and Karl talk about all evening


Indeed but can't really complain too much about RVP, no doubt if he had his time again it would have put his foot through it


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


LOL, I have to be careful when I come back on this board, given how tough the moderating policy is here.

Gooner
06 March 2012 22:44:05






I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


What did you and Karl talk about all evening


Indeed but can't really complain too much about RVP, no doubt if he had his time again it would have put his foot through it


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


LOL, I have to be careful when I come back on this board - the moderating policy here is far far tougher.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


LOL I bet


So what is the general chat, Spurs confident of staying 3rd?


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Romfordman
06 March 2012 22:50:43







I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


What did you and Karl talk about all evening


Indeed but can't really complain too much about RVP, no doubt if he had his time again it would have put his foot through it


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


LOL, I have to be careful when I come back on this board - the moderating policy here is far far tougher.


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


LOL I bet


So what is the general chat, Spurs confident of staying 3rd?


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


IMO no, but, Go on surprise me


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SEMerc
06 March 2012 22:51:23







I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


What did you and Karl talk about all evening


Indeed but can't really complain too much about RVP, no doubt if he had his time again it would have put his foot through it


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


LOL, I have to be careful when I come back on this board - the moderating policy here is far far tougher.


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


LOL I bet


So what is the general chat, Spurs confident of staying 3rd?


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


They're confident, because they reckon Arsenal have a tougher run-in. They don't even bother talking about the Chavs, save for a dedicted 'Let's all laugh at the Chavs' thread.

Gooner
06 March 2012 22:52:27

I think Spurs will, RVP can't carry on, surely , though Arsenal have a bit of momentum , Chelsea at home is a huge game for Arsenal


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Romfordman
06 March 2012 22:53:02








I didn't see the game but did Oxlady-Chamberpot go off injured?


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


More fatigue really, he was ill last night also , ran out of legs, luckily Arsenal don't play until Monday


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


The only thing I've seen (I've been on the Spurs board most of the evening) is the RVP miss. Normally he would have buried that.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


What did you and Karl talk about all evening


Indeed but can't really complain too much about RVP, no doubt if he had his time again it would have put his foot through it


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


LOL, I have to be careful when I come back on this board - the moderating policy here is far far tougher.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


LOL I bet


So what is the general chat, Spurs confident of staying 3rd?


Originally Posted by: Gooner 


They're confident, because they reckon Arsenal have a tougher run-in. They don't even bother talking about the Chavs, save for a dedicted 'Let's all laugh at the Chavs' thread.


Originally Posted by: SEMerc 


So which Spurs "board" is this then?  


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