Chelsea (H) - Carabao Cup | Post-Match Thread

[levets]

I thought it was that the ball went out of play, not offside?

The Chelsea player coming back on the pitch had the shot that deflected off Ake, he was offside

 

[hammersmithlad]

Those who booed sterling should be ashamed

Aye...was in block 116 for this & heard a couple of lads behind me starting this. Thankfully the majority of us starting clapping & it seemed so did the rest of the stadium which began to drown out the booing.

 

[ysmsa]

Glad we didn't buy Cucurrella for £62 million. Mahrez took him to the barbers.

And missed the target :-)

 

[Tolmie scores]

So this is how it feels when you have a decent goalkeeper...

you get pelters but i agree Edersion passes the wall out well to a FB but,,,as for shot stopping..better this year but he is not great...love to see his save %

 

[big gaz]

Gomez should improve his defensive skills, He is not good enough to play for us.
I would prefer Zinchenko to him all day.

Bit harsh matey, Zinky and Delphino grew into that roll over a couple of seasons, due to must.
First season and all that ;-)

 

[big gaz]

I always fear for City in any game where the opposition have lengthy periods in possession, and on another night we could easily have lost. However we rode our luck and just about deserved it.

Interesting reading the mixed reviews for Palmer, as he seeks to strive an identity in such a talented team. Last night was better than the Seville game, but too often he seems a peripheral figure following a couple of decent touches with periods of inactivity. I've still got high hopes, but I'm not convinced that the way forward involves playing alongside Mahrez

Grealish had a great game, but somewhere along the line he needs to learn from.Mahrez and Gundogan, or possibly even Foden, who often camouflage a mediocre performance with a critical goal or assist. Ultimately that's how Grealish will be judged.

I'd like to see Lewis in a Premier League fixture where the opposition rarely have the ball, and concentration is critical for the occasional counter attack. However, he seems comfortable on the ball which for somebody still scarred by Geoff Lomax and countless others hoofing the ball as far as possible is a wonder to behold

Onwards and upwards

2nd para nailed it for me regarding Cole ;-)

 

[adr2.8i]

Glad we didn't buy Cucurrella for £62 million. Mahrez took him to the barbers.

He looks bloody awful for 60mil!

 

[Dodge]

So this is how it feels when you have a decent goalkeeper...

You mean like the one who's won the golden glove for the last three seasons in a row?

The one who kept TWENTY clean sheets last season?

Get a fucking grip man.

 

[WestGorton]

just watched the highlights and apart from the outstandingly brilliant display from Ortega, Jacky boy had the best game he's had since signing....he seems to shine when he's let off the reigns, well done Jack, keep it up.

Needs to play in the middle not off the wing in my opinion. Power and skill almost KDB style last night. Very unlucky not to score.

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Needs to play in the middle not off the wing in my opinion. Power and skill almost KDB style last night. Very unlucky not to score.

I think he runs that wing rather well and likes to cut in across the box. When he gets the chance it always looks more promising.