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I always judge a keeper on how willing he is to get down where it hurts,,,,the Citeh lad always does... All very well expecting/demanding a keeper plays it out from the back etc but the job is to protect the goal,,not play like a latter day Bobby Charlton, Johnny Haynes or Fabregas...... to quote Maxie,,, "YOU NEED HANDS"👐👐👐

Simple as are most things but as ever the answers are not....WHO ?...that is the question ...the likes of PC and TC do not grow on trees and the present situation highlights just how good they were and also how much better deemed lesser keepers were compared to the present custodian. Every keeper at the top level is capable of "those days" and looking on a one game at a time basis like a World Class keeper but the consistency of the truly great and very good is the difference, The Wolves keeper looked great at the weekend but where are they ? Week in week out is the test and again who?...the TC situation does not arise very often if at all...top clubs hold on to their best as much as possible. Agree with the post but,,,,,,,,,,,,, knowing the problem is simple..finding the solution? not so much.

Unfortunately missed the game due to a last minute urgent (not emergency) errand,,, Was it the inevitable Anfield penalty to get the "lads" settled? (Think that is a PMmob standing instruction ) How did Reece look fitness wise ? Need to go back and follow the thread but just got in.

But all not English or the England shoo in.🤠

@xceleryx,,thanks mate,,,, I was really comparing the only two really top English RBs I could remember being ,as I said "shoo ins" for England and the DeJa'Vu injury outcome..I hope not but Reece just doesn't seem to be able to shake off the injury,,,guess by Christmas we will know?

Added,,,Glenn Johnson,,got to thinking and checked ,,didn't realise he had 54 caps!,,,probably because of gaps in appearances,,,not that shoo in factor...always liked him but funny player,,as I recall very good with distribution. Still not as good as the two mentioned IMHO.

For anyone with a long memory or an in depth knowledge of Chelsea history ... Ken Shellito was one of my early Chelsea heroes and was developing into a shoo in England long term RB, (George Cohen is said to have acknowledged that had Ken stayed uninjured he would not have been at Wembley in "66),,,a bad injury finished his career at a young age and I am concerned that Reece as a similar England prospect is on the verge of suffering the same fate. Not dismissing the loss for Chelsea as a long term RB. I may be having OG blank moments but since Shellito I can't remember a Chelsea RB with the same shoo in potential for England ?...I mean long term not an occasional cap....If I am missing someone then feel free to put me straight!

As I mentioned in my comment on the day's results..at the vet with the two younger dogs for rabies shots..important here...any such mandatory stuff in UK now? Rabies a very real threat at times...friend of mine had a nasty encounter with a rabid possum,,not recommended.

Mixed results for me so far this weekend ...The Arse and Newcastle losing,,good..Manure and Spuds winning,,,bad...as long as lower clubs keep dropping points I'm always pleased as it makes it easier to calm my OG inbuilt relegation fears until the magic points figure is accumulated. Missed the Arse game taking dogs to vet for rabies shots, Shame.

@RDCW thread got me remembering obscure "bits", Seem to recall buying a subuteo (probably spelling is wrong!) with a Wales unit for her and ,,gulp,,,Brazil for me!! Anyone at SB in the same seat for that length of times has to be a well rounded tolerant individual with a sense of humour (remember that at games? does it still exist🤩) well inured against the unexpected and whimsical🪖👴

Wow..I'm in awe of the voting results so far,,,majority for a win at Anfield ?..Khobar would be proud!

I love being retired and am always a bit bemused by folks who say how much they miss work and have nothing to do! I relish not having to deal with Joe Public and my own self contained comfort... able to watch every Chelsea game and being blessed with a far more secure retirement (if careful) than my wanderings deserved and likewise blessed with Mrs C and the dogs in amazing Colorado and the Rocky Mountains,,as Kris said,,"Why Me Lord ?" 🏞️.🐕⛰️

Ahh,,,but I did (do) love that wild child,,,even forgive her for being an Arse supporter,,,damage done before my influence came into her life!,,,THAT kit would have been a Bridge too far! (Or should I say too far for the Bridge?) 🤠🌉

@thevelourfog Hmm....cynicism is a natural result as the years quietly add up !...and miserable is not a word I would associate with you and most on the forum!...committed, passionate over the top at times to a degree sometimes as we all can be🤠,,,.and keep up the training!!!!

Hmm..coincidently yesterday I shared a memory with my wild child step daughter regarding a Christmas gift of the then full Wales kit,,she'd be about 9/10 'ish...I'm sure I couldn't afford that now.