Chelsea (N) | FA Cup SF | Post-Match Thread

[Dribble]

Yeah mate the FA ignore the chance to give us an extra day rest but are happy to get rid of FA cup replays next season - especially if Oldham or Macclesfield get lucrative replays at PL clubs

Apparently, with the BBC having the Saturday FA Cup broadcast rights & first pick, they chose City vs Chavs.

It wasn't done to effect our CL schedule on purpose, it was done for TV. Linekar admitted as much on the telly. )(

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Anybody notice whether the players were chatting to Cole Palmer and Raz after the game? Just curious. They didn't show it on television where I was.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Anybody notice whether the players were chatting to Cole Palmer and Raz after the game? Just curious. They didn't show it on television where I was.

Certainly saw plenty of interaction with Cole, didn’t see Raz.

 

[pride in battle]

Tears streaming down my face after that and a few sherries it must be said.

After all the media shit we copped post-Madrid; after the sheer exhaustion of the team after such a gruelling game; after watching my team so committed to today that one player was vomiting pitchside and everyone tried to do the right things even when their minds were willing, but their bodies weak.

Then Bernardo.

I can't type any more. I love these lads. I love City.

PS Don't let anyone tell you City twitter is better than the matchday forum for measured comment cos it ain't.

CTID

Who was being sick ?

 

[Franny 1234]

It's no coincidence now we have a top class second string keeper we're successful in winning domestic cup games more frequently. CTID

 

[Eccles Blue]

Who was being sick ?

John Stones.

 

[Eccles Blue]

Anybody notice whether the players were chatting to Cole Palmer and Raz after the game? Just curious. They didn't show it on television where I was.

I think it was Bernie I saw speak to Raheem but only for a second. The camera didn’t stay for long.

 

[City_Sean]

Incredible from the team yesterday. To do that after the heartache of midweek is an incredible achievement. They're all absolute legends for me.

 

[Rochdale Blue]

Apparently, with the BBC having the Saturday FA Cup broadcast rights & first pick, they chose City vs Chavs.

It wasn't done to effect our CL schedule on purpose, it was done for TV. Linekar admitted as much on the telly. )(

We are aware of that, but the ruling bodies should have the right to veto picks that give unfair advantage to certain clubs. How many times has the bolshie corporation picked the rags to broadcast every round over the past few seasons, so why not the Coventry game, and why not come to an arrangement with itv to swap days for their games?

 

[youngbob]

Still don't know how we managed it yesterday.

But we did.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Who was being sick ?

Stones by all accounts.

 

[Dribble]

Missed it but excellent result after the mid week result. From what I heard it wasn't much of a game so not sure I will bother watching it. Players must be knackered.

I thought it was a decent game which was characterised by some profligate finishing, hence why the commentators kept making out it was a poor match.

What got me more than anything was our energy levels. No one showed signs of weariness which was incredible after Wednesday's extra time exploits.

Guardiola, his players, our coaching & management staff are just on another level.

 

[give it to gordon]

I simply don't understand how footballers, who have played the game, can even debate this (fans who are in bad faith, pundits who are deep down hostile to us, yes, that I understand all too well).
When you jump as high as you can from a standing position, your ams do not stay straight at your sides as if you were a soldier on parade. Everybody knows this. It's kinetically impossible. Jack's arm was somewhat out from his side, maybe 20°. And he'd have to be a very clever boy indeed to know that the ball was going to head towards him, and exactly there. It wasn't at a bloody right angle.
There's nothing whatsoever to see here.

:)

 

[Blue warrior]

So Lads/lasses who do you want in the final?

Would be mint to see a sea of sky blue at Wembley and want Coventry to beat the scum, however I love smacking the rags and rubbing in their faces.

 

[Dribble]

Anybody notice whether the players were chatting to Cole Palmer and Raz after the game? Just curious. They didn't show it on television where I was.

They showed Lewis & Palmer talking for some time post match. Didn't see anything else, but tbh I wasn't looking either.

 

[mexico1970]

So Lads/lasses who do you want in the final?

Would be mint to see a sea of sky blue at Wembley and want Coventry to beat the scum, however I love smacking the rags and rubbing in their faces.

I want the rags beat so would welcome seeing Coventry in the final.

 

[Blueboy73]

Played in 2 Cup finals and lost them both

I believe they had Frank Lampard and Micah Richards as guest pundits.
Two ex pros who have actually won The FA Cup.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Thought Jackson was bad, he’s bad and he knows it.
Shamone.

 

[Dribble]

We are aware of that, but the ruling bodies should have the right to veto picks that give unfair advantage to certain clubs. How many times has the bolshie corporation picked the rags to broadcast every round over the past few seasons, so why not the Coventry game, and why not come to an arrangement with itv to swap days for their games?

City vs Chelsea is more of a global draw than ManUre vs Coventry. If I was the BBC & had the first pick, our match is the one I'd have opted for in terms of viewing figures.

Granted, the FA must look at potential fixture pile ups like this in future, & come with something more joined up.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Has anyone checked in on the Chelsea fan who was at the Etihad on Wednesday, to see if she's ok?

Just had a look. She was posting photos of herself in lingerie late last night. Not much about the football.

No shame.