Cooper Out

[SilverFox]

Is this an upgrade on the existing thread because of caps and exclamations?

 

[bocadillo]

Is this an upgrade on the existing thread because of caps and exclamations?

No. It was just somebody not wishing to use the current thread. Threads now merged.

 

[homer]

WIBBLE!!!

 

[pork pie fox]

Didn’t we have a vocal “Terry” on here before?

Edit - Terry South? Or something like that?

 

[londonfox]

A malaise hangs heavy over the club, reminiscent of the Claude Puel era's dying embers. A sense of defeat permeates and a feeling of inevitability that we simply won't compete. Perhaps judging Chelsea at their current peak is harsh, but against Nottingham Forest, Manchester United, and even more worryingly, Ipswich, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Palace, scraping by felt more like fortune than design.

While desperately wanting Steve Cooper to succeed, a confluence of factors has eroded my faith. Had the anticipated points deduction materialised, perhaps Cooper would have rallied the troops, forged a fighting spirit, and become the architect of our resurgence. It's also likely that recruitment, both players and staff, was hampered by planning for a scenario far rosier than merely eclipsing Derby County's Premier League record.

While ownership and leadership are easy targets, these are the same individuals who secured the coup of Enzo, a masterstroke in hindsight. I suspect they craved a different manager, but the potential punishments arguably hindered their ability to attract a top choice.

The question lingers: has Enzo's brilliance amplified my disappointment in Cooper, or is a once-capable coach simply not suited to this challenge? Yesterday's performance offered a stark answer. Cooper doesn't seem to have instilled belief in this group. Taking a swipe at the referee at the final whistle was a particularly poor display, especially considering our fortunate escape for N'Didi's tackle.

My hope is that the same decisive leadership that brought Enzo to the club is now pulling out all the stops to secure Graham Potter. In my opinion, Potter's talent surpasses much of the public perception. Partnered with the brilliant Billy Reid (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Reid_(footballer,_born_1963)) by his side, they could be the spark to reignite this squad's fire.

My fear is inertia. That will be relegation into an EFL that cannot wait to dish out the fines and a very real decline awaits which has very serious ramifications indeed. We need to act now.

The only thing I’ll add is that it was the fault of the ownership and leadership that we had those potential punishments hanging over us. And it’s their fault that the EFL are waiting to dish out punishments if we get relegated.

 

[terrysopinion]

Bring David Moyes in!!!

 

[homer]

BOOOOOOOOMMMMMM...!!!!!

 

[homer]

Didn’t we have a vocal “Terry” on here before?

Edit - Terry South? Or something like that?

Yes!

Hopefully back with a vengeance

And capital letters

 

[Tango Fox]

their ability to attract a top choice

This is very good. (If Top did have a choice)

 

[pork pie fox]

Yes!

Hopefully back with a vengeance

And capital letters

It was the capital letters that reminded me.

 

[big_mac4824]

You know things are bleak when people start touting the credentials of Frank Lampard as a manager...

I was not saying he was any good and I certainly do not want him as our manager. his record in the championship was actually okay and it may work out for him.

his first stint at Chelsea was reasonably successful, and anyone who took over Everton was going to struggle just look at Dyche.

For me SC has to go as he is not learning any lessons and is repeating his mistakes, Chelsea should have won yesterday by 5 clear goals, thankfully they were below par.

 

[Orifice]

Scooper has had this philosophy of being able to adapt, on the fly, to how a game is going (or so I've read read) - It seems that he/we don't go into a game with any plan at the start, just make one up as we go a goal or two down. Again. Again.