The Chelsea Thread

[Nick.]

Our season seems to be falling apart and fast. Very very close to tears right now.

same, when they scored their second, I broke the sofa

 

[BlueHeart]

Alex's fault for goal.. He plays not at all since rumours about him moving... His head aint right and not giving 100% when playing. I dont understand that sub either, why would AVB bring him on?

 

[Melia]

Our season seems to be falling apart and fast. Very very close to tears right now.

Yup.

What a joke, I love my team but this is getting annoying we don't look sharp or anything. Even if we play wolves I'm expecting a loss.

Come on AVB.

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[cfc12345]

same, when they scored their second, I broke the sofa

I covered my eyes in horror. Haven't done that since the Iniesta goal back in 2009

 

[BlueHeart]

im still supporter of AVB's but he MUST make it right ASAP...

 

[Nick.]

Yup.

What a joke, I love my team but this is getting annoying we don't look sharp or anything. Even if we play wolves I'm expecting a loss.

Come on AVB.

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don't say that, I'm going to that game . Also the City game as well

 

[ajt09]

I can't see Wolves beating Chelsea tbh. City maybe, but that's because they're carving through teams like a knife through butter right now

 

[Calum]

is Valencia game away?

 

[timmiiik]

Nope

 

[fuelledbypassion]

I can't see Wolves beating Chelsea tbh. City maybe, but that's because they're carving through teams like a knife through butter right now

Napoli might disagree. They've been quite fortunate that none of the big english teams are really firing, if United, Arsenal and Chelsea were all on form and breathing down their necks, the added pressure may have got to them. It just seems that they have so many match winners in their squad, it was Aguero & Dzeko to start with and now Balotelli has picked up the baton. Hopefully Chelsea will stop them!

 

[vlad-the-impaling-gunner]

is Valencia game away?

It's home. But either way, I think Chelsea just need a draw to qualify if I'm not wrong.

 

[HarryW]

It's home. But either way, I think Chelsea just need a draw to qualify if I'm not wrong.

0-0, Chelsea go through. Score draw, Valencia go through.

 

[vlad-the-impaling-gunner]

"AVB = Another Vulnerable Boss"...........just saw that one on BBC's live coverage page. LOL.

 

[ajt09]

Napoli might disagree. They've been quite fortunate that none of the big english teams are really firing, if United, Arsenal and Chelsea were all on form and breathing down their necks, the added pressure may have got to them. It just seems that they have so many match winners in their squad, it was Aguero & Dzeko to start with and now Balotelli has picked up the baton. Hopefully Chelsea will stop them!

True, forgot about Napoli lol. Man Utd are renowned for having a slow start at times, then at times come end of season, they're up there again. And if Arsenal can get some quality players in January (and Cahill is expecting to be leaving Bolton in January which may alert Arsenal) anything can happen. As it is it's going to be a topsy turvy battle in the top 5

 

[Calum]

Napoli might disagree. They've been quite fortunate that none of the big english teams are really firing, if United, Arsenal and Chelsea were all on form and breathing down their necks, the added pressure may have got to them. It just seems that they have so many match winners in their squad, it was Aguero & Dzeko to start with and now Balotelli has picked up the baton. Hopefully Chelsea will stop them!

We not on form right now lol?

 

[CJACKO11]

I know a lot of Chelsea fans will not agree with me but I truly think Mikel is pretty poor. He is slow, not that great defensively, and sometimes it just seems like he isn't interested. With Essien also on the decline, what Chelsea really need is a good DM imo.

Essien on the decline!!!! Being out with an injury does not mean you are on the decline.

Those are probably his strong points i.e. composure, strength, and passing. But still, I think AVB should try out David Luiz in that role for a while.

STOP IT WITH THE LUIZ AT DM COMMENTS!!!! He gets forward way to much and tries to play his way out of trouble too often so no!!!

We said it at the beginning of the season, 4-3-3 should be dead for chelsea. it should be 4-2-3-1, backed up with 4-4-2.

As an aside, i actually believe the the 4-4-2 is surpassing the 4-3-3 once again, simply because of the more fluid shape teams are using it in.

4-4-2 is dead, long live 4-4-2.

Formations dosen't matter Mike and i thought someone like you would have known this. It dosen't matter what system we play at the moment because the style of football we are playing dosen't work with the players he is using simple as that.

Alex's fault for goal.. He plays not at all since rumours about him moving... His head aint right and not giving 100% when playing. I dont understand that sub either, why would AVB bring him on?

We were zonal marking which is something i am not a fan of. Friedrich got the run on Alex which generated the power on the header.




Now my take on everything as i haven't been on a while. AVB is not making things easy for himself, he is trying to play a brand of football which just dosen't work with most of these players. I also think his selections, subs and timing of subs have been questionable too, at the moment if i had to rate him i would say this job was too early for him in his carrer. Managing Chelsea is not like managing any other club, you need to hit the ground running and play the way Chelsea have been playing for years as it works. Saying all this if we get the penalty we deserved tonight we end up winning 2-0 but thats football sometimes. On a brighter note we will definatly beat Wolves on Saturday because their lucky charm is attending the game again (me) so get your money on a home win.

 

[vlad-the-impaling-gunner]

Essien on the decline!!!! Being out with an injury does not mean you are on the decline.



STOP IT WITH THE LUIZ AT DM COMMENTS!!!! He gets forward way to much and tries to play his way out of trouble too often so no!!!



Formations dosen't matter Mike and i thought someone like you would have known this. It dosen't matter what system we play at the moment because the style of football we are playing dosen't work with the players he is using simple as that.



We were zonal marking which is something i am not a fan of. Friedrich got the run on Alex which generated the power on the header.




Now my take on everything as i haven't been on a while. AVB is not making things easy for himself, he is trying to play a brand of football which just dosen't work with most of these players. I also think his selections, subs and timing of subs have been questionable too, at the moment if i had to rate him i would say this job was too early for him in his carrer. Managing Chelsea is not like managing any other club, you need to hit the ground running and play the way Chelsea have been playing for years as it works. Saying all this if we get the penalty we deserved tonight we end up winning 2-0 but thats football sometimes. On a brighter note we will definatly beat Wolves on Saturday because their lucky charm is attending the game again (me) so get your money on a home win.

Essien isn't the player he was 3-4 years back. It would be dumb to say he isn't on the decline.

 

[Mike.]

Essien on the decline!!!! Being out with an injury does not mean you are on the decline.



STOP IT WITH THE LUIZ AT DM COMMENTS!!!! He gets forward way to much and tries to play his way out of trouble too often so no!!!



Formations dosen't matter Mike and i thought someone like you would have known this. It dosen't matter what system we play at the moment because the style of football we are playing dosen't work with the players he is using simple as that.



We were zonal marking which is something i am not a fan of. Friedrich got the run on Alex which generated the power on the header.




Now my take on everything as i haven't been on a while. AVB is not making things easy for himself, he is trying to play a brand of football which just dosen't work with most of these players. I also think his selections, subs and timing of subs have been questionable too, at the moment if i had to rate him i would say this job was too early for him in his carrer. Managing Chelsea is not like managing any other club, you need to hit the ground running and play the way Chelsea have been playing for years as it works. Saying all this if we get the penalty we deserved tonight we end up winning 2-0 but thats football sometimes. On a brighter note we will definatly beat Wolves on Saturday because their lucky charm is attending the game again (me) so get your money on a home win.

erm, within a given system formation does matter. in a 4-3-3, your creative player is too far from your striker, since both Drogba and Torres like to stay high up the picth. or he is further wide, limiting his impact. With the kind of football Chelsea want to play, you shouldnt be playing 4-3-3. Formation goes hand in hand with players and style. To get the best of the forwards you need the best from your few creative players, which means the best from Mata and that is 4-2-3-1.

 

[CJACKO11]

erm, within a given system formation does matter. in a 4-3-3, your creative player is too far from your striker, since both Drogba and Torres like to stay high up the picth. or he is further wide, limiting his impact. With the kind of football Chelsea want to play, you shouldnt be playing 4-3-3. Formation goes hand in hand with players and style. To get the best of the forwards you need the best from your few creative players, which means the best from Mata and that is 4-2-3-1.

But scoring goals isen't the problem?? Scoring more goals wont stop us conceding huge ammount of goals thats my point. We managed to score 3 goals against Arsenal but still lost 5-3.

 

[CJACKO11]

Essien isn't the player he was 3-4 years back. It would be dumb to say he isn't on the decline.

When Essien comes back from injurys he still looks very good and would still walk straight back into this side without a doubt.