07/08 Report card: Chelsea
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The Guardian has put out an end
of season report card for Chelsea, below you’ll find my answers to the
eight questions they posed in their article. You can view the original
report card
here.
On-pitch moment of the season
Michael Ballack’s late penalty against Manchester United. Not only
because it was Ballack whom after a dismal first season and apparent
problem with then manager José Mourinho, but because it kept the fight
alive for the title. Chelsea wasn’t expected to do anything this
season.
Off-pitch moment of the season
The moment I heard: “José Mourinho has left Chelsea Football Club”. My heart sunk; I was absolutely gutted.
Player who must not be sold
Ricardo Carvalho.
Greatest goal
Everyone who I see putting their two cents in on this topic automatically goes to the
Juliano Belletti goal against Tottenham. A brilliant goal to be sure, but I’m quite fond of the
Alex goal against Boro.
Mind you I’m taking into account only the goal itself, not the setting
in which it took place. Either one is absolute quality.
Most embarrassing moment
April 14th. Chelsea 1 - 1 Wigan. Too late in the season to be
dropping points at ALL, but to Wigan? At the Bridge? Embarrassing
doesn’t tell half of what I felt after that match.
Effect of manager’s shopping
Anelka. Nothing really brought to the table. If Grant is the
manager next season, this summer will cast his fate in the transfer
market.
The season in five words
One pointers don’t win titles
Five-point action plan for the summer
Is Grant staying of going? Either way, get that sorted out. Any
players who want to leave, get them packed and on their way. Use the
money to bring in some wingers, and a out and out striker if Drogba
does happen to leave. No more excuses on the style of play, if
attacking football is what the owner and fans want — get the right
players and do it. Might be more than a five-point action plan, but
you get my point.