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Chelsea Supporters Thread (Part 5)
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codeblue
22-11-2014
Originally Posted by NinjyBear:
“Thank f**k for that - was starting to look like one of *those* matches.”

this is the best we have played this season.

we have all of the ball, all of the pressure.

awful challenge on costa, could have broken his leg! sooooo lucky costa is moving again, two footed jumping lunge if you are not watching the game

WBA deservedly down to ten men
carefree_blue
22-11-2014
Thoroughly enjoying this performance. Lovely chest down and finish by Costa for the first goal.
codeblue
22-11-2014
Originally Posted by carefree_blue:
“Thoroughly enjoying this performance. Lovely chest down and finish by Costa for the first goal.”

let's hope we go for six instead of sitting back.

after that tackle, WBA deserve to be humiliated.
carefree_blue
22-11-2014
Shame not to add more goals in the end, the second half didn't match up to the first half but it was a very comfortable win and nice to keep a clean sheet for a change.
Jokanovic
22-11-2014
Second half a bit of a non-event. Comfortable win.
codeblue
22-11-2014
watching the united defence, we really missed a trick not beating them
The_don1
22-11-2014
Originally Posted by codeblue:
“watching the united defence, we really missed a trick not beating them”

Yes because watch a team play in a different way against a different team at a different time really is a good measuring stick
The_don1
22-11-2014
Another professional job done (something the other title contenders seem to be unable to do)

If it was not for Foster it could have been a very good day for us.
NorthernNinny
22-11-2014
Originally Posted by codeblue:
“watching the united defence, we really missed a trick not beating them”

If you take into consideration our 40 different injuries since LVG took over, an ever changing back four and having to play 3 defenders from the under 21's, our goals conceded tally isn't that shabby.

De Gea is a strong contender for goalie of the season already.
RichmondBlue
23-11-2014
Originally Posted by carefree_blue:
“Shame not to add more goals in the end, the second half didn't match up to the first half but it was a very comfortable win and nice to keep a clean sheet for a change.”

Yes, it would have been better if we could have added a couple more goals to reflect our domination. But I doubt Mourinho is too bothered, today was the start of a run of 8 games in 24 days, thats a punishing schedule. We did what we needed to do and hopefully avoided any injuries.

Terrible challenge by Yacob, it could have ended Costa's career. Then Robbie Savage comes on MOTD and doubts it was a red card..what a total arsehole.
carefree_blue
23-11-2014
Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“Yes, it would have been better if we could have added a couple more goals to reflect our domination. But I doubt Mourinho is too bothered, today was the start of a run of 8 games in 24 days, thats a punishing schedule. We did what we needed to do and hopefully avoided any injuries.

Terrible challenge by Yacob, it could have ended Costa's career. Then Robbie Savage comes on MOTD and doubts it was a red card..what a total arsehole. ”

Yep, as you say the games will be coming thick and fast now. Really need to win on Tuesday, so it would render the final CL group match a dead rubber at least.

As for Savage I can't say I'm that surprised by his views, it was the sort of challenge he would have made himself.
Jokanovic
23-11-2014
To be fair, both Lineker and Shearer told him he was wrong. Def red card.
codeblue
23-11-2014
Originally Posted by Jokanovic:
“To be fair, both Lineker and Shearer told him he was wrong. Def red card.”

I called it at the time watching the match. It was a two footed leg breaker, Costa is so lucky he saw it coming.

The ref had a but of a mare. He missed the elbow by Dawson on Costa too.

One thing that annoyed me, is the ref missed some other offenses in their penalty box. If a defender gets the ball in a tackle, but his speed and follow through takes the man as well, that's a penalty! If you get the ball, what happens after is not a free for all.
roddydogs
25-11-2014
For the "oldies", John Neal died on Sunday, aged 82.
Tip top 2
25-11-2014
Tuesday 25th November, 7.45 p.m.

A potential banana skin this one, and it's not a definite or even probable win despite Chelsea's very good form at the moment. It's Europe, and it's a different approach to a PL game as Chelsea know, and as Liverpool, Brendan Rodgers and Man city are struggling to understand this season.

Approaches to European games ave very different to preparation for PL matches. Having said that, Chelsea have a huge amount of experience there both in terms of their squad and their coaching / management staff.

Thankfully, Mourhino and his staff won't be taking any chances with this match. Firstly, Chelsea can't afford to lose, and if they do, it could be the Europa league next season. A draw is OK, and that's the mindset they need. Go for the win, but don't over commit and risk losing the match. A draw won't be great, but it won't be a disaster either.

Will Roberto Di Matteo want to prove a point? He'll say no, it's just like any other game, but in reality yes, he'll want to prove a point, and I think Schalke will be 100% up for this one and very difficult to beat. Di Matteo showed at Chelsea that he was very good at winning one off games, and setting a team up to defend against very good attacking sides. His use of Bertrand in front of Cole was sublime when Chelsea won the CL.

Having said that, while he could tweak a very good existing team, while keeping the core the same, he showed he couldn't manage a major transition the way Mourhino has, and that's why he's not in charge at Chelsea any more.

Imo, Chelsea need to cautiously attack, not over commit, be very, VERY wary of Schalke's counter, and utilise the fact that they have better individual skill compared to Schalke and use that skill. Hazard, Costa, Fabregas, Oscar, Willian, etc. Plus, very good physical presence and tactical sense. Terry, Cahill, Azpilicueta, Matic, Ivanovic, etc.

On paper it has to be a Chelsea win.

My prediction. Schalke 1 v Chelsea 2.

Come on the Chels'!
RichmondBlue
25-11-2014
It will be a tough game, Schalke are strong at home. They've lost Julian Draxler for the rest of the year, that will be a big miss. I agree with you Tip top, keep it tight and wait for our chances. A draw would be enough barring some freak results, but we really want to get this over and done with tonight.
Tip top 2
25-11-2014
Originally Posted by RichmondBlue:
“It will be a tough game, Schalke are strong at home. They've lost Julian Draxler for the rest of the year, that will be a big miss. I agree with you Tip top, keep it tight and wait for our chances. A draw would be enough barring some freak results, but we really want to get this over and done with tonight.”

Absolutely! Come on the Chels'!
carefree_blue
25-11-2014
Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Willian, Oscar, Hazard; Diego Costa.

Subs: Cech, Zouma, Filipe Luis, Mikel, Ramires, Schurrle, Drogba.
NinjyBear
25-11-2014
In control now
carefree_blue
25-11-2014
All going very well so far
codeblue
25-11-2014
Three nil and cheese could have had five.

I think Jose will settle for slowing it down, no more goals, dominate possession like at wba and just play it out, resting the players for the next game.

The perfect away performance, winning the group and concentrating on the other competitions.

I think our team is starting to get the opposition to think they are not going to get anything, even before kicking a ball.
RichmondBlue
25-11-2014
Yes, a lot easier than I thought it would be. Schalke's heads have dropped, their keeper's having a mare. Perfect for us, Mourinho could rest a couple of players now, but I doubt if anyone wants to come off.
NinjyBear
25-11-2014
I like this season.
carefree_blue
25-11-2014
Thoroughly enjoyed that.
codeblue
25-11-2014
It was a wonderful goal by Ramires.

What a night!
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