by WHO LIVES IN A HOUSE LIKE THIS?
On their way to an FA Cup fourth-round replay at FA Park in midweek, Chelsea’s hardcore traveling support are unlikely to surf into Birmingham on a wave of anything approaching hope. Mauricio Pochettino’s side were humiliated in their latest game against the side from this neck of the woods, as they were held back by a Wolves side forced to lose many of their best players in the summer and only appoint their inexperienced youths. manager 10 minutes before the first game of the season. Despite the shock Wolves were forced into to start the campaign, the manner in which they took to Stamford Bridge and blew Chelsea’s house down was no big shock. Especially now that we’ve been told that the house in question is only in the early stages of construction.
“It’s like building a house,” Pochettino said in his pre-match media address after being asked – and we’re paraphrasing Dolly Parton here – how in the world club owners can spend so much money to see their team so cheap. “You have to be sure about all the steps you take. We are building from scratch. It always takes time. Look at the project of Manchester City or Liverpool. It’s always about timing and very clear leadership like Pep [Guardiola] or Jürgen [Klopp]. It is so clear from that that you will build these projects.”
Now Football Daily likes Poch, he thinks he’s a nice guy and he’s known to be polite because he once opened a door for us at Spurs’ training ground in an incident that never stopped without you. which lasted as long as we came almost blows. However, we can’t help but feel that while the Chelsea manager is right to point out that Pep Guardiola and Jürgen Klopp took time to build their respective houses, at least they seemed competent architects and workers experienced construction, rather than some. a company of cow breeders who sit around the site all day drinking tea and playing cards.
After witnessing the number of unsolvable problems Pedro Neto caused Chelsea’s defenders and midfielders last Sunday, Pochettino needs some urgent snagging if his side are not to be torn apart by the combined forces of Alex Moreno, Douglas Luiz , John McGinn and Ollie Watkins, who were all in superb form against Sheffield United last weekend and will be hoping for their chance to get around and over Thiago Silva’s load-bearing wall tonight.
After Sunday’s win, Brazilian Belle was quick to express her thoughts on the platform formerly known as Twitter, appearing to call for Pochettino’s sacking in a Tweet that could cause someone to there is a suspicion of a slightly pressured atmosphere around the dinner table Silva on. Sunday night. “I am sorry that my personal words as a passionate Chelsea fan have affected me so much,” she said today. “I’m passionate about the team, I thrive on wins and I’m sad about wins. We all want the same thing, a winning team, find Chelsea. Mrs Silva has spoken and now it’s time for Pochettino to put his half-built house in order.
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STATEMENT OF THE DAY
“The Force Awakens, which gave me a lot of inspiration last night. And I’m sure the resistance continues to inspire and we can keep that evil empire at bay. Right now, all I’m thinking is that I need to move on to The Mandalorian. The message is always that skilled finishers like the Jedi Knights, would be able to deliver a fatal blow to the Death Star” – Erm, Emma Hayes there, on how she’s using Star Wars to lead a final season at Chelsea.
DAILY FOOTBALL LETTERS
Re: the picture of Lionel Messi (Yesterday’s Song of the Day): did Inter Miami decide to answer the inevitable question from journalists and fans as to whether Messi would play in the Vissel Kobe friendly by ‘Never say never’ print across the screen behind him?” –
Alistair Hubbard.
Doff of the cap to the great Eden Hazard (Yesterday’s Football). To paraphrase the great Mark Renton, choose life. Choose a job. Choose flash cars. Choose expensive houses. Select individual awards at long, dreary ceremonies. Choose to be a ‘brand ambassador’ and hawk products you don’t like on Instagram. Choose to spend your late 30s racking up numbers in easy rows. Choose meaningless friends in far away places… but why would I want to do something like that? I chose not to choose life. I chose something else. And the reasons? There are no reasons. Who needs reasons when you have good friends and beer?” – Noble Francis.
I’m a little horrified that Eden Hazard has a glass of rosé when he serves a barbecue. Assuming the barbeque is primarily steaks, chops, briskets, or well-seasoned ribs, any continental type would definitely want to pair that meal with a hearty red wine. There are many options available to the successful Mr. H: bold Californian Cabernet, Chilean Rioja, sassy Burgundy. Rosé – phfffft!” – Mike Wilner (and no other wine buff).
Send letters to the.boss@theguardian.com. Today’s letter is about the winner of the day … Alistair Hubbard, who offers a copy of The Social One: why Jürgen Klopp was the perfect fit for Liverpool, published by Pitch Publishing. Visit their football bookshop here.
CLUB STATEMENT OF THE DAY
“This collaboration with Boyzone is part of an ongoing discussion that could be against them [the club]. This is a game changer that has the potential to bring our town to light like never before, creating buzz and publicity that will shine a bright light on [the town]” – Chorley FC trumpet news that Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy will attend the FA Cup match against Solihull Moors due to friendship with co-owner Prince Yemoh. Chorley’s cake has certainly already done more in the town than the aging bakers.
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