Wayne Rooney might want to clean out his ears—because if he thinks Chelsea fans were quiet at Stamford Bridge yesterday, he clearly wasn't listening closely. During Chelsea's disappointing loss to Nottingham Forest, Rooney claimed the silence was due to the fans having no manager to blame anymore. But anyone paying attention knows that's far from the truth.
The Chelsea faithful made their voices heard loud and clear, directing chants and songs at the owners, especially Behdad Eghbali, who has become the primary target of fan frustration. The atmosphere wasn't muted; it was focused. Fans know exactly who to hold accountable, and it's not the man in the dugout.
Rooney also stirred the pot by suggesting Liam Rosenior was "judged too early" as a potential Chelsea manager. With all due respect to the Manchester United legend, that take is way off base. Rosenior was always out of his depth, lacking both the tactical acumen and the commanding personality needed to steer a club of Chelsea's stature. This isn't a case of premature judgment—it's a clear-eyed assessment of what the job demands.
Speaking on The Wayne Rooney Show after the match, Rooney said: "It was weird watching the second half of that game. The fans left the seats, they had to leave the stadium. And it almost looked like the fans didn't know who to have a go at because the manager wasn't there. I think it was clear that they weren't having Liam Rosenior from the start, which is a shame because he got judged way too early. But they didn't know who to have a go at. It was quite quiet."
Meanwhile, Joao Pedro pointed to an early goal as the turning point against Nottingham Forest, but couldn't explain why his team continues to start so poorly. He did express sympathy for the fans, who have endured plenty of frustration this season. And speaking of frustration, four overpaid underperformers were spotted looking glum at Stamford Bridge—players who many believe should be shown the door immediately. A lot of Chelsea's current woes trace back to them.
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