Chelsea 2 Newcastle United 1

[martin1905]

8 minutes ago, Backbiter said:

Some of Jackson's play with his back to goal was absolutely top class. The assist for Palmer's disallowed goal was fantastic. They showed a clip in the analysis on MotD2 but noone ncommented on the skill he showed.

I would say it's something the whole team have worked on. Receiving the ball on the half turn, being able to take it, and more importantly want the ball, under pressure,  in tight situations but keep hold of it, make the turn and move it forwards. It's very noticeable in literally all our players and agree, Jackson was exceptional at it yesterday. 

I saw a clip of a City goal, I think it was from this weekend where they went from front to back and Haaland scored with his right foot. The body shape of all their players when they get the ball is the same and it's something we are beginning to do. It is so simple but makes a huge difference. 

[charlie_sw6]

27 minutes ago, Backbiter said:

So predictable with the timing.

I know. This happened before one of our games didn't it.

[Mark Kelly]

Regardless of the nature of the game in the second half it's clear to me that we have finally got a decent coach with a definable idea of what he wants the players to do , a way to achieve his aims and the players to facilitate it.

We are a decent side once again and had it not been for a brain fart against Liverpool we'd be higher in the table than fifth . 

We need to really make a statement against a dreadful United who seem to have the evil eye over us , 

[asvaberg]

32 minutes ago, Mark Kelly said:

Regardless of the nature of the game in the second half it's clear to me that we have finally got a decent coach with a definable idea of what he wants the players to do , a way to achieve his aims and the players to facilitate it.

We are a decent side once again and had it not been for a brain fart against Liverpool we'd be higher in the table than fifth . 

We need to really make a statement against a dreadful United who seem to have the evil eye over us , 

ManU will be coached by Ruud van Divealot. He really disgusted me when we played against him. A true cheater. Watch out for a possible cheating match de lux.

[Chelsea_Matt]

2 hours ago, NoblyBobly said:

I have to say , it’s nice to see this forum as a generally happy positive place. We’ve all been through a lot in the last few years so I think we deserve a bit of joy.  We had two or three super negative posters who seemed a little too desperate to prove their point and frankly I’m glad they have gone on to pastures new. We are not perfect , that much is obvious. Sanchez remains ( as many suspected ) a weak link in our chain. We are also an experienced CB short . But those issues aside, I now look forward to every single game.  
Too many positives to go into now but suffice to say that no team in this league holds any fear for me. On the contrary, they now all fear us. 
Well done owners, well done Maresca…I have a feeling that Chelsea are back ( nearly). 

It’s because of Marina 🥰🥰🥰

[chara]

2 hours ago, Morgs said:

I'd fly over for it just to sing that bloke's name.  

Plus one

[NoblyBobly]

38 minutes ago, asvaberg said:

ManU will be coached by Ruud van Divealot. He really disgusted me when we played against him. A true cheater. Watch out for a possible cheating match de lux.

Let’s go for a “sacked in the morning” chant when we bang in the first goal. 

[chara]

OK...Mrs C is in UK having flown out yesterday so for the next three weeks any posts from me will be from The Stone Age that I comfortably and quickly returned to.

On refection ,,the penalty incident..fortunately didn't matter except in regard to possible goal difference issues but if it wasn't a foul then it was "simulation" and due a card....instead we got neither.

Jackson is looking "smoother" and I am beginning to drift off to sleep at night dreaming of Cole's left foot!!...some of his "ordinary" looking passes upon repeat viewing show an almost miraculous touch and a finesse often missing in the game...amazing,

Pickford..liked him at Sunderland and the Everton move was a good one as I recall back then for a young keeper..could be he is just happy at his club with a good salary and unless Everton go down why would any club sell a good keeper .a position in short supply of truly greats or even very good at this time as Chelsea and other clubs prove week in week out.

And just a Thank You to all the game going posters who post their matchday viewpoints  giving us real game time impressions and live reactions.🤠

[Blue Moon]

1 hour ago, chara said:

.... and I am beginning to drift off to sleep at night dreaming of Cole's left foot!! ...

I thought I'd send you an erotic photo, @chara .....

[Chelsea_Matt]

Love this 😍😍😍

[chara]

@Blue Moon,,quote Vin in M7..."Gently boy... gently,,,,,,,"

🌠🤠🛌...extra one for Cole⚽!

[boratsbrother]

After a couple of mad years, it's nice to see things starting to settle down both on and off the pitch.  Even the rumoured problems between the owners has quietened down lately.

We had rightly become a banter club but now we're starting to be taken seriously as a team again which is great to see. 

 

[Ham]

What's happened to the site?

Kumbaya everyone 👍🏻

 

[My Blood Is Blue]

At what point are we allowed to praise the sporting directors and owners? 

[chiswickblue]

38 minutes ago, My Blood Is Blue said:

At what point are we allowed to praise the sporting directors and owners? 

At the end of the season, if we've qualified for the Champions League!

[chara]

2 hours ago, Ham said:

What's happened to the site?

Kumbaya everyone 👍🏻

 

Maybe Cole's wand of a left foot has calming powers as well!🪄

or.. gulp...  it's dawning on us that maybe we have a real football coach and team rather than a "jobs worth" ?

🤠🦕

Edited October 28 by chara

[NoblyBobly]

7 hours ago, Chelsea_Matt said:

Love this 😍😍😍

Just for that pass it should win goal of the season. 

[Siidi]

21 hours ago, Morgs said:

Contentious one this but I cannot help but feel Jordan Pickford would be a massive upgrade to the team. Not world class, I accept. 

Pickford and  Sanchez are very similar. Both are good shot stoppers and both are plagued by massive attention deficit and excessive impulsiness.  Some of Pickford's mistakes make Sanchez look  strong and stable. 

Both keepers struggle badly when they're given options  -  play lomg or short, play to A, B, or C, keep hold of the ball or release it,  come for the cross or stay put, etc. Stoppimg a  shot is different as there's is no ifs, ands, or buts. 

Signing Pickford would be like that owner of a red  Subaru sports car who needed  something less temperamental on the road  and instead came home with a red Subaru sports car. 

 

[Morgs]

3 hours ago, Siidi said:

Pickford and  Sanchez are very similar. Both are good shot stoppers and both are plagued by massive attention deficit and excessive impulsiness.  Some of Pickford's mistakes make Sanchez look  strong and stable. 

Both keepers struggle badly when they're given options  -  play lomg or short, play to A, B, or C, keep hold of the ball or release it,  come for the cross or stay put, etc. Stoppimg a  shot is different as there's is no ifs, ands, or buts. 

Signing Pickford would be like that owner of a red  Subaru sports car who needed  something less temperamental on the road  and instead came home with a red Subaru sports car. 

 

Struggling with this one mate. Pickford is a much better keeper than Sanchez will ever be. 

[chara]

5 hours ago, Morgs said:

Struggling with this one mate. Pickford is a much better keeper than Sanchez will ever be. 

That's the bottom line..

My, far from definitive, input ? ?,,,Pickford was such a good, very under pressure, young  keeper at a relegation doomed Sunderland, Lot of shot stopping and what I call "Alamo" games...overwhelming attacks and going down with glory,,(overrated for me,,you walk off defeated,never nice),

His long-term England presence cannot be disregarded although it can be argued that not many options for Gareth over the years, A lot of very similar, good but not quite good enough at an Internationa,l level choices.

Pickford just didn't seem to take that extra step up to be a great,,a half step maybe that gave him an edge over the rest.

The question is for anyone to make their own judgement,,who would you prefer in the Chelsea goal,,Pickford or Sanchez ?

[Siidi]

21 hours ago, Morgs said:

Struggling with this one mate. Pickford is a much better keeper than Sanchez will ever be. 

Fair enough; I'd probably agree with you  that Pickford is the better of the two keepers. But his weaknesses are almost identical to  Sanchez's. They are both prone to unmitigated impulsive errors  I don't see how we improve our goalkeeping position by replacing one calamitous keeper with another calamitous one 

We need a cool-headed keeper that the back four know what to expect from in each situation. I don't think Pickford ticks any box for me in that respect 

Edited October 30 by Siidi

[Michael Tucker]

17 hours ago, chara said:

The question is for anyone to make their own judgement,,who would you prefer in the Chelsea goal,,Pickford or Sanchez ?

Bonetti..........

[xceleryx]

18 hours ago, chara said:

The question is for anyone to make their own judgement,,who would you prefer in the Chelsea goal,,Pickford or Sanchez ?

Sanchez. 

But realistically you're looking at two keepers who're on a fairly level playing field, just with their own set of deficiencies and strengths. 

Perfect world the answer is neither.