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    Bust-up that spelt the end for Anelka and Alex

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    Post by Theo Filippo Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:29 pm

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/3985281/Chelsea-news-AVB-training-ground-row-with-Nicolas-Anelka-and-Alex.html

    SUNSPORT can today reveal the astonishing training-ground confrontation between Andre Villas-Boas and his players that left Nicolas Anelka and Alex humiliated... and dumped.
    The football world was stunned when Chelsea officially confirmed two of their most senior players would be made available in the January transfer window.

    But what the club did not reveal was the chain of events that led to the shock announcement.

    The meltdown moment came after Chelsea had been beaten by Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League and twice by Liverpool — in the Premier League and then last week's Carling Cup quarter-final.

    Pressure was mounting on 34-year-old boss Villas-Boas, with critics challenging his high-line defensive tactics and whether such a young manager had the strength or experience to deal with Chelsea's high-profile but ageing stars.

    As the tensions mounted, Villas-Boas called a head-to-head meeting with Chelsea's 'Fab Four' — John Terry, Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and Petr Cech.

    He told them it was their jobs as senior players to get the team pulling in the right direction and he expected them to relay that to their team-mates.

    But the conversation started to turn heated and was only calmed when Villas-Boas suggested they reconvened for lunch together the following day.

    However, that never materialised and the issues remained unresolved until Villas-Boas confronted all the players during a practice session at the club's Cobham training ground.


    CLEAR OFF ... Brazilian defender Alex was told he can leave the Bridge, too
    The players were stunned when their new manager started criticising them one by one in front of each other, pulling no punches and leaving them in little doubt about what he thought of their performances.
    An insider revealed: "It was unbelievable. The manager would look at a player, tear him to shreds, then move on to the next one.

    "For example, he turned to Didier Drogba and told him, 'You're a fraction of the player you were last season'.

    "Then he turned to the next player and laid into him.

    "Everyone was stunned, they'd never seen him like this and had never been treated like this before."

    But AVB saved his bombshell moment for 32-year-old striker Anelka, and 29-year-old central defender Alex.

    Frenchman Anelka, who picked up the Double with former boss Carlo Ancelotti, has barely featured under Villas-Boas — starting just three Premier League games.

    Similarly, Brazil star Alex has barely played either, despite also winning the Double alongside Anelka.

    Anelka was first to feel the icy blast, with AVB turning to him and saying: "I don't want to see you anywhere near the first team again."

    Our insider continued: "The manager told Anelka he wasn't welcome anywhere.

    "He was banned from training with the first team, banned from using the training facilities if the first-team squad were using them — and told he would be training with the reserves from now on.

    "Then AVB turned to Alex and said 'And the same applies to you'."



    The exchange left the entire squad gobsmacked, with many players thinking: "If he can do that to Anelka and Alex, he can do it to any of us."

    Our source added: "This is a very tight-knit squad that has been through thick and thin together over the years. To see two buddies treated like that hurt."

    Villas-Boas certainly has not avoided controversial decisions since, most recently axing midfield legend Frank Lampard from the team that won Tuesday's critical Champions League showdown against Valencia.

    The insider added: "It was a real 'I'm in command' moment. The players were left in no doubt who's in charge and just what the manager is capable of doing.

    "If anyone feared AVB wouldn't be strong enough to confront the players, or take them on face to face, that moment erased any doubt."

    Anelka and Alex have since put in transfer requests which have been granted. Both will leave in January but they may not be alone.

    Florent Malouda and Jose Bosingwa are also being tipped to quit the West London club this winter as AVB tries to put his own stamp on the club.

    Frontman Anelka at least looks like he will land on his feet, with Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua confident of completing a swoop.

    They have offered Anelka a three-year contract, which includes a salary in excess of £6million.

    West Ham are also said to be interested but Shanghai spokesman Ma Yue said: "It will be a three-year contract and will involve both football and commercial co-operation."

    Chairman Zhu Jun added: "We started to talk about every detail from the first minute of the negotiations. It's comprehensive and complicated, involving the player's image."

    clap Ruthless.
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    Post by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:35 pm

    What a fucking beast. Good for him.
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    Post by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:37 pm

    Juande Ramos did shit like that.

    And that turned out well.
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    Post by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:58 pm

    Wow.
    Props to him.
    Chelsea need somebody like this.
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    Post by Kuled Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:08 pm

    Nice.
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    Post by Laurencio Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:08 pm

    Get in AvB, about time they knew who was boss clap
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    Post by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:31 pm

    Just what was needed.
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    Post by Grenade Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:40 pm

    Tbh he doesn't look like that sorta person.
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    Post by Guest Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:41 pm

    Wrong thread.
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    Post by Jorlung Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:42 pm

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    Post by Vexxed Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:57 pm

    Good on AVB. Anelka was doing to Chelsea what he did to his countries national team
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    Post by Mekuto Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:59 pm

    It's exactly what we need, players need to be criticised for their mistakes more frequently. This is quite a similar technique to when he showed Manchester United winning the Premier League. clap
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    Post by Guest Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:37 am

    Ruthless.

    Though probably exactly what Chelsea needed.

    edit: I wish my team's manager was like this, and we'd get to see useless fucks like Jaliens, Lamey, Paljic, Diaz leave.
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    Post by Zzonked Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:42 am

    If it works and Chelsea start to improve fair enough, but if it doesn't and he loses the squad then people might start to refer to this.
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    Post by Mekuto Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:47 am

    Zzonked wrote:If it works and Chelsea start to improve fair enough, but if it doesn't and he loses the squad then people might start to refer to this.

    According to the article, this was after the 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. Since then, our first team has managed to win all three games (if you're including the Wolves match) by three goals. Based on that, it appears that AVB's 'rant' could've perhaps worked. I'm quite fond of it in all honesty, if you're playing at Chelsea Football Club then you have to be amongst the best in the world, player mistakes cannot go unnoticed if we a name for ourselves in the world's biggest club competition.
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    Post by Jord Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:07 am

    It's a shame because Alex is a miles better player than David Luiz. Anelka on the other hand seems to have washed up big time, he'd be best moving to the States, getting the dollar and end his career on a high.
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    Post by Guest Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:13 am

    An insider revealed

    stopped reading here

    only idiots would keep on reading
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    Post by Mouse Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:30 am

    What has Alex done? He doesn't ban that useless tosser Luiz from the team?
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    Post by Jord Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:32 am

    I just feel sorry for him.
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    Post by Emma Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:34 am

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    Post by Paulinho Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:37 am

    Ruthless like a mullet
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    Post by Guest Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:38 am

    What did Alex do to deserve that? Laughing
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    Post by Paulinho Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:40 am

    I think it's quite clear, AVB judges playing ability from a player's capacity to grow hair . All first teamers = hair, Anelka & Alex = no hair
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    Post by Guest Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:45 am

    if anelka is seen to be not good enough why is torres still there?
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    Post by Mekuto Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:51 am

    Mc Babel wrote:What has Alex done? He doesn't ban that useless tosser Luiz from the team?

    You, like I, are completely unaware as to what goes on in the dressing room.
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    Post by Kuled Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:54 am

    ViVaRooney wrote:if anelka is seen to be not good enough why is torres still there?
    Probably because they bought him for 50M, and get rid of him just a year later? I don't think Abrahimovic will allow that.
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    Post by Sean Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:56 am

    It all depends on how long he gets, if he knows he's got a good few years then its a good move as he can put his own stamp on the club and bring in his own players.
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    Post by Dr. Ján Ĩtor Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:03 am

    im guessing the issues are also down to attitude and training moreso than performances. if torres is working hard and stuff then obviously he isnt going to embarass him in front of everyone
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    Post by Grenade Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:06 am

    Anyone know what he said to Torres ? Bust-up that spelt the end for Anelka and Alex  279869

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