Chelsea (H) - FA Cup | Post Match Thread

[chesterbells]

Missed today's game, out with the misses for her birthday
Sounded a great performance
Well done blues

Talking of great performances, hopefully you’ll be putting one in tonight…

 

[HarrytheBlue]

Great performances all over the pitch. Chelsea have no excuses - they choose their team from a lavishly assembled squad. We wouldn't ever be allowed to cite 'injuries' as an excuse for a defeat - neither should Chelsea. Our precision game is coming back after the World Cup.

 

[HolisticJim]

Could now be a ban for his parents.

Yeah, as soon as the stewards collared him they said it was also a ban for the parents for child entering the pitch.

Crazy.

 

[citymad]

Think Potter has been really unlucky with injuries to a lot of key players. Its important Chelsea dont overreact although wouldnt be surprised if he was sacked. They've never looked at the big picture. You have to give him time. He's an outstanding coach much like Arteta. He speaks well even in defeat. I would be happy if we consider him when Pep leaves.

 

[citymad]

Great performances all over the pitch. Chelsea have no excuses - they choose their team from a lavishly assembled squad. We wouldn't ever be allowed to cite 'injuries' as an excuse for a defeat - neither should Chelsea. Our precision game is coming back after the World Cup.

I like your post but any team would miss the quality of Kante, Reece, Chilwell, Broja, Pulisic,Sterling (maybe not),Mendy, and Forfana. They desperately need a top striker.

 

[blueju]

That’s the City of old, everyone played their part with more speed and intensity than we’ve seen in a while. For me the best bit is seeing the fringe players and returning players make a difference. Brilliant performance.

 

[FightLikeAGirl]

They weren't though. They started with a fairly strong 11 and before the Mahrez free kick it was a fairly even contest. Then they fell to pieces. It was like all the confidence drained away from them. I didn't see any belief that they could recover from the first goal and that's down to the manager.

Yeah I’m being unfair. They were dogshit AFTER Mahrez scored and Havertz conceded the penalty.

 

[The Black Shed]

Wierd. De Bruyne doesn't play and hey presto! back to what we know and love. That 3rd goal was excellent and dripping with panache. The game for Gomez and Palmer was a great learning curve for them, Gomez in particular underhit some passes which resulted in turnover to Chelsea, fortunately they were pants in the final third so that loss of possession wasn't costly. I hope this upward trend continues

 

[Dave El Magico]

Don’t think that today’s opposition will be one of the toughest we face this season, but you can only beat what is put in front of you. Thought we put in a fantastic performance in all areas of the pitch. Mahrez clearly had his best game for some time and I thought that Alvarez, Rodri, Foden and Walker were particularly good too. The effort put in by Alvarez is unbelievable and he never stops. I feel a little sorry for Gomez and Palmer for getting some negative comments on here. You have to remember that they don’t get a lot of game time and it isn’t easy to get up to match speed unless you play in a decent run of games. For me a great result and performance. Very happy Blue.

 

[Bill Walker]

Think Potter has been really unlucky with injuries to a lot of key players. Its important Chelsea dont overreact although wouldnt be surprised if he was sacked. They've never looked at the big picture. You have to give him time. He's an outstanding coach much like Arteta. He speaks well even in defeat. I would be happy if we consider him when Pep leaves.

Yeah.
I really rate Potter but his days are numbered at Chavsea. I agree with Pep he should be given at least a season, especially with so many injuries.