The Official Chelsea FC Thread

[Blue Muton]

On 11/2/2021 at 8:32 PM, keithsimmonds said:

Emery is thuccking clueless. (when it comes to EPL)...........i wouldn,t let him walk my Dog. ...thankfully i dont have a dog.????

You don’t need one, there are more than enough strays to go around!

[keithsimmonds]

Just watched Tommy,s press conference...love the blokes honesty,nothing to hide gives it to you straight. looks like Mount wont be starting Alonso is out along with Rom Werner and Kovacic. Also Cho,s decision not to join up with the under 21,s was his decision and nothing to do with Tommy....good for Callum as he would rather train with the players left behind than travel with the under 21,s... a good decision by him.imho

Watched the entire Malmo game yesterday,loved the atmosphere created by the home fans and loved our performance as well..a most resounding 1 nil victory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited November 5, 2021 by keithsimmonds

[deej]

That was a SLAP in the FACE????but full credit to Burnley,who fully deserved their away point,and we lost 2 valuable Home points????????????largely due to poor finishing in front of goal,which  IMO has been our achilles heel,this season????????

 

 

 

 

[stament]

a missed opportunity for sure but hey can't win them all.

[keithsimmonds]

Should of been 4 up at h/t but such is life...as said cant win em all and we will drop points again for sure. Might have a few lads back for the Leicester game which wont be a dull affair...

[oldgit]

18 hours ago, keithsimmonds said:

Should of been 4 up at h/t but such is life...as said cant win em all and we will drop points again for sure. Might have a few lads back for the Leicester game which wont be a dull affair...

Yeah, not our day on Saturday with loads of chances to put the game to bed. Their goal was like a slow motion affair. It seemed the ball was an eternity in the air before it was prodded over the line. Our much vaunted central defence was statuesque on this occasion. James was a constant problem for them on the right flank, while Chilwell was anonymous on the other. Barkley had one of his best games in a Chelsea shirt.

[keithsimmonds]

2 hours ago, oldgit said:

Yeah, not our day on Saturday with loads of chances to put the game to bed. Their goal was like a slow motion affair. It seemed the ball was an eternity in the air before it was prodded over the line. Our much vaunted central defence was statuesque on this occasion. James was a constant problem for them on the right flank, while Chilwell was anonymous on the other. Barkley had one of his best games in a Chelsea shirt.

Yeah i thought Chilwell "was n,t at the races" for most of that game,and Rudiger took a "power nap" for there goal and played all 3 of there boys onside. Barkley "good bad and ugly" in fairness mostly good on Saturday. Glad there is an International break although most of the guys wont get a break...yghhh.

Only just seen that Villa have sacked Smith (bad decision ) they will regret that...can see John Terry,s name being chucked in that hat?

 

[oldgit]

1 hour ago, keithsimmonds said:

Yeah i thought Chilwell "was n,t at the races" for most of that game,and Rudiger took a "power nap" for there goal and played all 3 of there boys onside. Barkley "good bad and ugly" in fairness mostly good on Saturday. Glad there is an International break although most of the guys wont get a break...yghhh.

Only just seen that Villa have sacked Smith (bad decision ) they will regret that...can see John Terry,s name being chucked in that hat?

 

John Terry crossed my mind as well Keith, considering that he has been very quiet since quitting his job. Have you noticed that Villa's defence has been like a sieve since he left? I haven't even seen him on TV as a guest pundit, 

While we're talking outside of Chelsea, nobody will convince me that that was a foul on Salah which led to Liverpool's first goal. He should have been booked for simulation.

[keithsimmonds]

On 11/8/2021 at 1:26 PM, oldgit said:

John Terry crossed my mind as well Keith, considering that he has been very quiet since quitting his job. Have you noticed that Villa's defence has been like a sieve since he left? I haven't even seen him on TV as a guest pundit, 

While we're talking outside of Chelsea, nobody will convince me that that was a foul on Salah which led to Liverpool's first goal. He should have been booked for simulation.

Yeah not a lot in that incident,but easy to give a Free Kick. Cresswell should have seen red for his challenge though imo. Still cant stop laughing at the Rudiger switch off...utter bewilderment when he turns round to see the ball going in the next and 2 Burnley players behind.????????

Think Terry and Frank should team up and take the Villa job. Eddie Howe wont last a year at Newcastle...nice bloke but not strong enough imho. Who ever gets the Norwich had better start playing Billy or Tommy will have him back here in January.

 

[oldgit]

On 11/9/2021 at 3:31 PM, keithsimmonds said:

Yeah not a lot in that incident,but easy to give a Free Kick. Cresswell should have seen red for his challenge though imo. Still cant stop laughing at the Rudiger switch off...utter bewilderment when he turns round to see the ball going in the next and 2 Burnley players behind.????????

Think Terry and Frank should team up and take the Villa job. Eddie Howe wont last a year at Newcastle...nice bloke but not strong enough imho. Who ever gets the Norwich had better start playing Billy or Tommy will have him back here in January.

 

The reason I mentioned the Salah incident was because of the time, a few weeks back, when Werner nodded in from Havertz's cross, only for it to be ruled out because Azpilicueta was judged to have fouled a Southampton player about half an hour before. As the free kick led to a goal which could have been a game changer, surely the foul  on Salah should have been looked at by VAR?

That Mathius Normann looks a right tasty player and he's the bloke keeping Billy out of the team apparently. Personally, I'd play both of them in the side!

[keithsimmonds]

2 hours ago, oldgit said:

The reason I mentioned the Salah incident was because of the time, a few weeks back, when Werner nodded in from Havertz's cross, only for it to be ruled out because Azpilicueta was judged to have fouled a Southampton player about half an hour before. As the free kick led to a goal which could have been a game changer, surely the foul  on Salah should have been looked at by VAR?

That Mathius Normann looks a right tasty player and he's the bloke keeping Billy out of the team apparently. Personally, I'd play both of them in the side!

I bow to your superior knowledge on that Norwich bloke.....what i do know is there keeper saw a back specialist after our game with them....was that cruel???

[keithsimmonds]

Quality,just pure quality...complete team performance subs and all. Tommy must be very pleased...i know i am.

[deej]

One Word ????

PURRRRŔRR????????????????????????

[BangrakBob]

United next lads, and one without Ole, not good timing for you. Likely won't be an issue, but it's never a good time to play any team that is ready to prove something. 

[keithsimmonds]

4 minutes ago, BangrakBob said:

United next lads, and one without Ole, not good timing for you. Likely won't be an issue, but it's never a good time to play any team that is ready to prove something. 

Even worse for us ...we wont have Maguire,s silky skills to contend with,and half eleven at night is never a good time for me either with am Tee Off only hours away.

[keithsimmonds]

3 hours ago, BangrakBob said:

United next lads, and one without Ole, not good timing for you. Likely won't be an issue, but it's never a good time to play any team that is ready to prove something. 

Apologies...just watched MOTD a very conclusive performance by your boys...and Arsenal reverting to type "Clueless under pressure".

[keithsimmonds]

Chelsea are going to appeal against Maguires Red card....so he can play on Sunday ????

[keithsimmonds]

Fabulous performance absolutely fabulous...Ziyech my Motm very classy. Reece James a beast of a defender with a shot on him like no other. Picked up couple of injuries which is not good but hey that,s life.

[stament]

Any word how long Chilwell & Havertz will be out for?

[keithsimmonds]

20 hours ago, stament said:

Any word how long Chilwell & Havertz will be out for?

indefinitely

[keithsimmonds]

I dont mind Kante Kovacic Chilwell (out)and probably Lukaku not being fit enough to start tonight...what i do mind is that totally inept manc cnutt referring us yet again....sooooooo many other useless ones to choose besides him.imho

[stament]

5 hours ago, keithsimmonds said:

I dont mind Kante Kovacic Chilwell (out)and probably Lukaku not being fit enough to start tonight...what i do mind is that totally inept manc cnutt referring us yet again....sooooooo many other useless ones to choose besides him.imho

Who do you mean?

[keithsimmonds]

22 hours ago, stament said:

Who do you mean?

Anthony Taylor

[keithsimmonds]

Must admit that felt like 2 points dropped given what a pasting Liverpool and City had given them....

Ziyech has impressed me a lot lately with his tireless pressing and generally being part of everything that is good about us,fair play to him as he is imo playing a completely different role to when he 1st joined and the role he played at Ajax. Also pleasing to see Reece move over to lwb slot albeit for a short spell....lads a monster.

[stament]

On 11/29/2021 at 1:55 PM, keithsimmonds said:

Anthony Taylor

Couldn't believe he gave us a penalty.

[keithsimmonds]

A truly shocking 1st half,where we have not strung 3 passes together and look absolutely shiyte at the back. Alonso is way off the pace and Saul is also having a mare and what with both him and Alonso on yellow cards i,ll be amazed if Saul comes out for the second half,Rlc needs to up his game as well..his fault for there goal, over doing it in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Tommy has his work cut out at h/t to get this team firing on all cylinders....can be done but boy oh boy we have to improve.

[oldgit]

10 hours ago, keithsimmonds said:

A truly shocking 1st half,where we have not strung 3 passes together and look absolutely shiyte at the back. Alonso is way off the pace and Saul is also having a mare and what with both him and Alonso on yellow cards i,ll be amazed if Saul comes out for the second half,Rlc needs to up his game as well..his fault for there goal, over doing it in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Tommy has his work cut out at h/t to get this team firing on all cylinders....can be done but boy oh boy we have to improve.

Yeah, very fortunate to go in at half time level the way we played. Dennis <deleted> all over Alonso for pace and guile although, he did get to grips with him in the second half. It brings it home how much we miss Kante and Kovacic, with their work rate and acceleration. Saul has been dragged off at half time twice and is a shadow of the player I saw at Atletico. Thiago's introduction brought a calm assurance to our defence but, it was still a war of attrition right to the end.

[stament]

On 11/29/2021 at 2:20 PM, keithsimmonds said:

Must admit that felt like 2 points dropped given what a pasting Liverpool and City had given them....

Ziyech has impressed me a lot lately with his tireless pressing and generally being part of everything that is good about us,fair play to him as he is imo playing a completely different role to when he 1st joined and the role he played at Ajax. Also pleasing to see Reece move over to lwb slot albeit for a short spell....lads a monster.

as TT said, we stole back some of the points that were stolen from us against Burnley and United.  From a results/luck point of view I'm happy to be lucky for once but from a performance point of view - awful.  Hopefully a one-off as TT said, bery unusual.  Felt  a bit sorry for Watford and Ranieri - hope they stay up.

[keithsimmonds]

Havertz...Nijinsky The Minstrel Lammtarra or Rudolf Nureyev ????... i dont know. What i do know is he covers the ground effortlessly ..a lovely mover.

Injuries are starting to add up now,pity we cant churn out Left backs like we have right...Lamptey Liveramento Sterling James chalobah....might have to get Emerson back in the Jan window.

Pulisic looked okay at Rwb i thought. Spot on Og with Thiago....calmness personified,yep needed him last night.

Still 1 down 8 to go this month before we start again in January with 3 easy fixtures...Liverpool H   MCity A  Spurs H ....????????????

[oldgit]

4 hours ago, keithsimmonds said:

Havertz...Nijinsky The Minstrel Lammtarra or Rudolf Nureyev ????... i dont know. What i do know is he covers the ground effortlessly ..a lovely mover.

Injuries are starting to add up now,pity we cant churn out Left backs like we have right...Lamptey Liveramento Sterling James chalobah....might have to get Emerson back in the Jan window.

Pulisic looked okay at Rwb i thought. Spot on Og with Thiago....calmness personified,yep needed him last night.

Still 1 down 8 to go this month before we start again in January with 3 easy fixtures...Liverpool H   MCity A  Spurs H ....????????????

Dead right about Havertz Keith. He makes Lukaku look lazy......which he is! Getting back to the United game, never under any circumstances, allow Jorginho to be the Last Man Standing on a counter attack. I swear I could beat him over 50 yards in a pair of carpet slippers.