'Shut it,' Jose

Last updated : 13 November 2006 By Paul Lagan

Jose Mourinho is reported as having a go at the Chelsea faithful.
Apparently stung by the fact his team have done the business on the pitch with two 4-0 thumpings in the last two games at Stamford Bridge, Jose is unhappy with the standard of support from the crowd.
He has said: ‘Let's start with a song I heard in two consecutive matches at home. 'Four-nil, and you still don't sing'

"Aston Villa fans: 'Four-nil, and you still don't sing!' Watford fans: 'Four-nil, and you still don't sing!'

"Why you don't sing?"

Now Jose is paid millions of pounds a year to attend matches at Stamford Bridge - he has to perform.
The players are paid millions of pounds to play at Stamford Bridge - they have to perform.
Supporters, in total, pay millions of pounds to watch games at Stamford Bridge - we can do what we like.
If we want to stay silent and watch the miraculous performance of the players, then so be it.
If we to stay silent and listen to the original oratory from the opposition fans, then so be it.
But as far as I can remember only once has Jose's acknowledged the fans when they have chanted his name.
So Jose, if you want the crowd to be an 'extra man' then respond when they want you to.
Respect works both ways, don't treat the fans with contempt or you might find Roman, who  listens fans' concerns, not liking what he's told.

We don't need to shout to do that.