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I didn't watch the game and the papers don't seem concerned about anything other than Maguire and de Gea, and their match-losing blunders. Was it a really poor performance, one which will have ten Hag changing his game plan? Or was it one where he'll say it was a great pity that a good, solid...

I am ashamed to admit that Player of the Match passed me by - absolutely no memory of that at all, from watching the game that is. When I've done highlights I may be better able to inform you ...... Ruben Dias I think, for sterling work in blocking and denying Bayern right and left (the penalty...

Ageist. Hadn't thought of that. A pensioner standing tall and proud would surely be acceptable, rather than a bent figure leaning on a stick, unless the very fact of recognising that some people are old is demeaning to the old. All this is very silly and wouldn't be worth anything beyond a few...

Perhaps someone has mentioned it already but didn't the original Chelsea FC badge have a Chelsea pensioner on it? Read it somewhere, and it's always possible that someone was having a bit of fun. But if it did have a pensioner what mileage could you get from that? I expect that it would offend...

Couldn't see what was wrong with the ref. We all expected an intense atmosphere, pressure from fans, manager and players. Ref showed with that red card (withdrawn when offside given) that he wasn't going to dodge the big decisions - none of the "just a coming together" or "too early in the...

The first, against Bayern, was harsh, but there was a shot, on target, and the player moved his arm towards the ball which, admittedly, he barely touched - so it was harsh. The second, against City, was ridiculous: ball bounces vertically up from player's foot to hand, having been hit hard at...

Is that a genuine quotation? Disciple? In what sense? (Confused - not for the first time.)

Harsh.

Now is the time for Chelsea players to stand up. England expects.

Yes, that could be the downside of such a move - everybody is confused and unsetlled. So, it's back to the drawing board on this one.

Some might call it a masterstroke. Others, of a more conservative disposition, might disagree. Still, no one could say that it isn't Interesting.

That will confuse and completely unsettle the opposition.

Thank you. Not worth pursuing then.

I'm obviously missing something here. I thought that the link would lead to some new revelation, profound insight or pithy argument, or, failing these, something. But all I find is one line more or less restating the headline. Is that it, or are my IT skills letting me down?

So all's good. Just a matter of keeping the collective nerve while things develop.

Right. My confusion. Apologies. I dare say that Boehly has to learn, like everybody else. As you say, a collection of top players isn't enough and the new coach will have to make what he can of them, for the time being. As for bringing in revenue, and players, is the youth system as good as it...

Thanks for the clarification.

Th point is that City spent to a purpose, bringing in players who fit with the way Pep wants the team to play, and for the most part the signings have been effective. According to the papers (have they got it completely wrong?) there is to be a clear out at Chelsea. Boehly has spent £600 million...

I've forgotten (effects of age) or maybe just like to read it again. Either way, any chance of a reminder?

I thought that Sancho had agreed something with Pep, at the gentleman's handshake level, but that the offer of immediate and significant playing time at Dortmund made Sancho change his mind. No formal contract at that stage, nothing legally binding, just the handshake. Pep a trifle naive...