'Terrible team, Championship manager' – Chelsea slaughtered by pundit after defeats
Rory Jennings has been on Talksport this weekend to talk about Chelsea's defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Friday night – and their defeat to the same opposition a week before in the FA Cup.
Very calmly, the Chelsea fan and radio pundit took apart the side he supports. When he was asked whether these were the worst results of Enzo Maresca's time as manager, Rory said no, however:
'We're a really poor team and he's an average manager… [but] we lost to Ipswich. We drew 0-0 with Sean Dyche's Everton team. We lost at home to Fulham for the first time in 50 years. Going to the Amex and losing twice in 6 days, is sort of historic for them… this isn't me protecting the performance because it was woeful, totally embarrassing. It's just a testament to quite how poor this collection of players are, that this isn't as bad as it's going to be, or as bad as its been. We are a terrible team.'
You can see Jennings speaking in the clip embedded here:
Jennings didn't stop there. He was asked the very interesting question about whether he would rather have kept Mauricio Pochettino – another manager he wasn't happy about. He had to admit we'd probably be better with Pochettino still around.
He also laid into the players – apart from Cole Palmer, who he called 'elite', and Moises Caicedo who he said is 'excellent' – calling them 'average.' He pointed out that it was funny how much fuss was being made about Nicolas Jackson being out injured when he's just an 'average' player.
As for Maresca, he called him a 'Championship manager' and said he felt sorry for him.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
40 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Michael Owen admits Premier League rival had him 'fearing for his career'
Michael Owen said that the Brazilian Ronaldo left him feeling as though he had "no chance" at the top level — despite Owen himself being one of the most prodigious teenagers England has ever produced. Advertisement Owen burst onto the scene as a teenager in the 1990s and went on to win the Ballon d'Or in 2001 after Liverpool won the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup in the same season. His brilliance for Liverpool saw Real Madrid swoop in for him in 2004, where Owen became teammates with Ronaldo, a player he had previously marveled at when watching him on television. Owen appeared on talkSPORT this week and was asked to build his perfect player from his former teammates, and he chose Ronaldo as one of the players due to his speed. READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news LIVE: Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez latest as fourth target emerges READ MORE: Who is Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal? Liverpool linked with teenager also wanted by Newcastle Advertisement 'Ronaldo, he was just phenomenal," Owen said. 'There were a couple of players in my career when I thought I was decent and coming through, and thinking I was going to make it and turned on the telly and watched R9 and thought 'if that's the level I've got no chance'.' There were also mentions for former Liverpool players Robbie Fowler and Emile Heskey. Selecting Fowler for his brilliant left foot, Owen said: "Robbie Fowler, pure finisher, he struck the ball so neatly, just thuds it with loads of power, short backlift, great finisher and great left foot. "Some people are great at certain things, but Robbie was brilliant at virtually everything, he was just a natural finisher, he knew exactly where the goal was, he didn't even have to look." Owen chose Heskey for his strength, saying: "Emile Heskey was great, everything I couldn't do he could do, we just fit perfectly. Advertisement "He was unplayable for a couple of seasons for Liverpool, he was so strong, so quick, and scored a load of goals as well, I think people don't appreciate him enough." Owen went on to name Arsenal legend Thierry Henry as the best Premier League player of all time. The Frenchman made 258 appearances in the English top flight., scoring 175 times and registering 73 assists 'I got into the Premier League at 17 and won the Golden Boot and then won it again at 18,' Owen said. 'And then Thierry Henry came over and I looked at him and thought 'I'm never going to win one of those again.' Those players were just — wow, how do you compete?'
Yahoo
41 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Liverpool transfer target 'says yes' to Reds in record-breaking deal
Liverpool is close to signing a new goalkeeper following the departure of Caoimhin Kelleher — although he will not assume the role of the Reds' back-up goalkeeper next season. That spot will still go to Giorgi Mamardashvili, who is set to move to Anfield a year on from agreeing to join the Reds, and no doubt has Alisson's No.1 jersey in his sights. Advertisement The Reds do, though, appear to be planning for the future, as they move towards an agreement to sign 20-year-old goalkeeper Armin Pecsi from Hungarian club Puskas Akademia. The youngster is said to be viewed as Hungary's next big goalkeeper prospect after Peter Gulacsi, who coincidentally also joined Liverpool earlier on in his career. understands Pecsi has said yes to a deal to join the Reds, agreeing terms on what is set to be a club-record deal for his current club. The fee is understood to be up to around $2.0 million (£1.5 million). READ MORE: Liverpool set to miss out on transfer target as AC Milan plots move READ MORE: Michael Owen admits Premier League rival had him 'fearing for his career' Advertisement It's also understood Pecsi will initially play for the Reds' U21s side, who are now searching for a new head coach after Barry Lewtas stepped down. Pecsi, 20, first began training with Puskas' senior team as a 16-year-old and is now the team's first-choice goalkeeper, and he helped the club to a second-placed finish in the Hungarian top flight in 2024-25. Last month, Pesci was named among the nominees for the Golden Boy award, which is given to the best Under-21 player in world football. Meanwhile, Kelleher said that it was an easy decision to leave Liverpool upon completing his transfer to fellow Premier League side Brentford. Reflecting on his exit from Anfield and his arrival at his new club, Kelleher said: 'I'm buzzing, I'm really happy to be here. 'I don't think it was very difficult for me to leave [Liverpool]. I felt for my own career that the time was right for me to go, to be a no.1 and to play every week. Caoimhin Kelleher left Liverpool to join Brentford -Credit:GETTY 'I heard of some interest a number of weeks ago. Once I knew Brentford was in for me, it was definitely one I was really excited about and wanted to do as quickly as possible. Advertisement 'When I come back for pre-season, all focus will be on what I want to do next year; to work on certain goals and what I need to improve on, and to have a really good season for Brentford." Liverpool's new No.2 goalkeeper, Mamardashvili, confirmed last month that he will move to Anfield at the end of the season after there were some suggestions that he might spend another season at Valencia. "I'll go to Liverpool and give my all, just like I did at Valencia," Mamardashvili said. "I'll work hard every single day, training with Alisson will help me."
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Next Middlesbrough Odds & Betting: Edwards Wanted at The Riverside
Rob Edwards is the favourite to take over the Middlesbrough job (Bradley Collyer/PA Wire) It's not really a surprise that Middlesbrough are looking for a new manager, but what is surprising is the timing of the decision to sack Michael Carrick. It's nearly five weeks since Boro finished 10th in the Championship, four points off the play-off positions, confirming the Teessiders to a ninth successive season in the second tier. Advertisement Carrick guided Boro to the play-offs in his first season but has missed out in the last two seasons and after finishing with fewer points than the previous campaign, coupled with having to watch their local rivals, Sunderland, get promoted, the decision was made to remove the ex-Manchester United and Tottenham midfielder. Assistants Jonathan Woodgate and Graeme Carrick have also left the club, so it is a chance for a clean sweep at the Riverside. Next Middlesbrough Manager Odds Manager Odds Betting site Rob Edwards 7/4 William Hill Steve Cooper 5/2 BetVictor Sean Dyche 3/1 Parimatch Jan Dahl Tomasson 4/1 BetVictor Danny Rohl 5/1 BetVictor Roger Schmidt 8/1 talkSPORT BET Tried and Tested Promotion Winners Wanted Steve Cooper was the initial favourite installed by betting sites, but he's already been ousted as attentions turn to former Luton boss Rob Edwards. Advertisement He has been out of work since he was sacked by the Hatters in January with the side just two points above the Championship relegation zone, but that shouldn't overshadow the amazing job he did in taking them up to the Premier League. He guided the side to a play-off final win over Coventry City in May 2023 to see them back in the top-flight for the first time in 30 years, and Middlesbrough would be love to be celebrating that this time next year. Edwards is 7/4 to be the next Middlesbrough manager, but if they do want him then they may face competition with Bristol City also reportedly interested. Edwards has also been installed as the even-money favourite to be the Robins boss. Cooper is next on the list in the next Middlesbrough manager betting market and reports in the north-east suggest he's been shortlisted for an interview. Advertisement He is another manager who has achieved promotion from the Championship, taking Nottingham Forest up in May 2022. He has been out of work since leaving Leicester in November, but he has admitted he is ready to return to management, albeit with a preference to work abroad. Some betting sites have cut Sean Dyche's odds to 3/1, but there's been no mention of the ex-Everton boss being in the frame in local reporting, despite the success he enjoyed at this level as Burnley manager. Another name linked is Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl, who was the favourite for the Southampton job before Will Still was named manager last month. He guided Wednesday to 12th in the league last season and with everything currently going on at the club, who have been charged with multiple breaches of EFL regulations relating to unpaid wages, he might be looking for an escape route. Advertisement Rohl is also on the shortlist to be the next Leicester City boss, according to reports, and is as short as 1/2 for that position on certain betting apps. Boro Could Consider Challinor Of those contenders with double-figure prices, talk of a move for 10/1 shot Robbie Keane has been dismissed, but there's a possibility the Tessiders talk to ex-Boro midfielder Gary O'Neil, who is out of work after leaving Wolves last season and is a 16/1 chance. A new name on the list is Stockport manager Dave Challinor, who has done an outstanding job with the League One side, taking them from the National League up to League One in three seasons. The Hatters reached the League One play-offs last season before they were beaten in the semi-finals by Leyton Orient. Advertisement He has also achieved promotion from the National League North with Fylde and promotion back to the EFL with Hartlepool United so he has had success wherever he has been. Football betting sites are offering 20/1 on him to make the move to the Riverside Stadium but it is nice to see the former Tranmere Rovers and Stockport defender finally getting some recognition. Please gamble responsibly Sports betting can be addictive, so bettors should take precautions to keep themselves safe when using gambling sites. Every licensed UK betting site should offer safer gambling tools, such as deposit limits, time outs, self-assessment questionnaires and self-exclusion options. Advertisement These are free tools to help punters stay in control and they are available at various gambling sites, including online bookmakers, casino sites, slot sites, and poker sites. These operators may offer free bets or a casino bonus from time to time, but it's important to treat these rewards with caution. Always remember that sports betting is meant to be fun. It should never be viewed as a guaranteed way to make money. If you ever feel like you need help or advice on gambling addiction, don't hesitate to contact one of the charities or organisations below. We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
