Match Thread - Chelsea V City (2nd leg FA Youth Cup)

[simmo]

Lot more direct. Think we thought it was 8 45 kick off!

Can pull this back.

 

[Sleeping_Easy]

Do away goals count?

 

[fergal_oc]

Great few minutes and great finish

 

[Machiavelli]

I don't think the difference is down to playing out. Chelsea are so much more athletic and at this age that makes a huge difference.

Old lads vs young men.

 

[allan harper]

For all the negative comments we've had playing at the academy stadium, it looks miles better than playing in front of huge empty stands.

 

[BLUEMATT23]

What happens if it's a draw?

 

[BringBackSwales]

One has to wonder what Goddle did wrong in a previous life to deserve that huge cold sore on his mush.

Or what he has done wrong in this one

 

[FantasyIreland]

Great to see Smith dishing it out,he wont be intimidated and he fucking loves a bit of aggro.Not without technical ability either.

 

[cleavers]

They are a stronger. Team but they have been stronger at this level for years and nobody has really broken through as a first team regular. Maybe our players are technically better and though not as physical would find it easier to slot into our first team . I assume and hope thats the theory anyway, but its a huge leap from this to the first team level and we need to find a better way of bridging it than Chelsea have.

Chelsea certainly pick physicality over talent at these levels, and not many make it to the first team, whilst we pick talent over physicality, and not many of ours make it either. Maybe other clubs put more attention into getting individuals through to the first teams, and not being best at this level ?

 

[johnmc]

Ooooff.

Twat