Chelsea(A) - Post Match Thread

[Scouse Blue]

Can't sleep. Fooking buzzing after that. Total domination of a team that were the first English team to beat Alti away just days ago!!

 

[Nelinho]

First off, I'm a Gooner so that's out of the way

I watched tonight's game at Chelsea

I thought you were absolutely fantastic

I loved the skill, passing and the technique

Lovely football

Sadly we have no chance for the Title but if you Mancs can maintain that level of football you deserve it

Also I hate both Man Yoo and Mourinho so that would work too

Thank you for your comments!

 

[Nelinho]

Hello,
my first post, and I'm a Villa fan.

About 10 or 12 years ago we were about on par. But now you're miles ahead of us, fair play. No Issue from me, sh*t happens.

But bloody hell are you good to watch.

Some people might say you bought, success. But guess what every other Successful team ever had tons of money.

Now were in a lower league and not on the box, If I want to watch a game in the premier league, it might be Albion v Spurs, like most I want the underdog to win.

But you guys I'll watch just because it's great footy. Exiting times, for you good luck.

The Only change I would make would be to replace Pep with 'Arry Redknapp. Not that he is in the same League as Pep, but I reckon a few brown envelopes delivered by his dog
and we would find out Silva, De Bruyne and Aguerro are mysteriously are qualified to play for England

Welcome and thank you for your comments!

 

[CelesteItis]

Pep out!

Just came back, went for a celebratory shag, this win felt like deservedly that. Meanwhile yous wrote a lot, have to catch up with reading.

 

[rnblade]

Ooof

Those match stats are what needs to posted everywhere. Fcuk the bias media. We totally overwhelmed them at their place and the media don't like it. Keep this up and we will be re-writing the history books. Kun must be gutted he missed this game, but it really did show we have the strength through the whole squad to cope with missing players.
Well done for a whole TEAM performance. don't want to point out individuals because they all worked for each other, the camaraderie in the dressing room and squad must be amazing, knowing they're all there for each other.
Loving it!!!!

 

[mosssideblue]

If I was Kev I too would have a bad back when 10 players jump on me for scoring a 'simple' tap in - Lol
Let us say average weight of a player is 12/14 stone i.e. 120 to 140 Stone on my back.
or maybe 1 Stone (no.5)............

In WWE mate maybe,

 

[mosssideblue]

Apologies if already posted....

Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy celebrates Kevin De Bruyne winner against Chelsea from hospital bed

See he has a decent stream :)

 

[mosssideblue]

Hands up City were quality today I was needlessly worried before the game and have made a mental note to have more faith in the team.

Fair play mate

 

[mosssideblue]

Not sure I would sign your wording describing Chelsea under Conte (lol), I would most probably talk about opportunism. But I completely agree with your point, that's what's all about. Guardiola succeeding in City will be a victory for football, with the expected influence on the game and its evolution. It's all about ideas to me too, I have nothing against Conte, he simply represents the football I want to beat. So it has to be a winning strategy, you understand, just playing the "beautiful game" is simply not good enough. Last thing I want to experience is another WC1982 again, Brazil's failure there was followed by an era of fucking negativity...

I said before the game that I expected Guardiola being bolder in his recent rotation policy. He wasn't, he's still insecure, relying too much on specific key players. I strongly believe we could have appeared much much fresher tonight, with much much more energy -and the game could have been easier for City. Anyway. As a consequence, many players played their 3rd game in 7 days tonight. While Sane played his 4th in 10 days. I honestly expected nothing better from him. He lacked sharpness, his decision making wasn't the best, his positioning problematic occasionally etc. But it was not his fault. The only reason he was fielded is because Guardiola strongly believes in his quality. How could he not? An exceptional talent, capable of producing amazing stuff -like our 1st goal vs Palace. Pep insisted on keeping him on the pitch until 84', hoping for a moment of magic if possible. In his eyes, it was a risk worth taking. But I can assure you, Azpilicueta won't be that lucky again next time he faces him... [that is, of course, if he's the one, not Moses, chosen by Conte to face him next time]

I totally disagree with you on this and you put this out in the pre match thread too. So, in pep's shoes yesterday, what team would you have picked yesterday and why

 

[ChicagoBlue]

I know I've been absolutely slated on here for years for criticism of Yaya and I probably haven't always expressed it as eloquently or tactfully as I possibly should but this the exact reason I wanted him gone. To be successful long term you just have to work harder than the opposition, being skillful and intelligent in possession is only half the battle. Players sometimes have to sacrifice themselves for the benefit of the team and we're seeing that now, every player is giving 100%, whether it's De Bruyne or Delph, the team comes first and we're reaping the rewards.

I think Yaya is actually a Pep player...when he is at the fitness level demanded, which he isn't! Pep wants quality players who can spray the ball and control the game, and Yaya is one of the best in the world at that. However, he now has other high quality technical players who ALSO put in the shift required to shut down the opposition....this is why he can't get a game...at the moment.