The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

[magpie seanie]

Didn't have to pick the ball out of his net 7 times in one game this season unlike someone else mentioned.

[Doogie Browser]

Didn't have to pick the ball out of his net 7 times in one game this season unlike someone else mentioned.

You really put me in my box with that one, shall I go and sit on the naughty step too? 

[nrico2006]

Van Der Sar is as good as there is, probably the best all round keeper in the league.  Reina is a good shot stopper, but not as good with the ball at his feet or at dealing with crosses as VDS is.  Cech has not been the same keeper since the injury, and as for Chelsea defending better this year, I definitely think they have been more vulnerable at the back than in previous years.  It's hard to rate keepers because as mentioned a keeper in a bad team will have a lot more work to do and can pull of more eye catching saves etc, whereas a keeper at a top team is ridiculed because they apparently dont have much to do.

[Norf Tyrone]

Van Der Sar is as good as there is, probably the best all round keeper in the league.  Reina is a good shot stopper, but not as good with the ball at his feet or at dealing with crosses as VDS is.  Cech has not been the same keeper since the injury, and as for Chelsea defending better this year, I definitely think they have been more vulnerable at the back than in previous years.  It's hard to rate keepers because as mentioned a keeper in a bad team will have a lot more work to do and can pull of more eye catching saves etc, whereas a keeper at a top team is ridiculed because they apparently dont have much to do.

Chelsea definately have been more vulnerable at times this year, but a lot of that stemmed from their inability to deal with set pieces. However that stat has improved dramatically since Alex returned to the side, and to a lesser degree a slight pick up in Cech's form.

I'd love to see what proportion of goals conceeded came from set pieces.

[Doogie Browser]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

[magpie seanie]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

I assume you're taking the piss with this comment?

[nrico2006]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

I assume you're taking the piss with this comment?

I really don't think he is. 

[bingobus]

Van Der Sar is as good as there is, probably the best all round keeper in the league.  Reina is a good shot stopper, but not as good with the ball at his feet or at dealing with crosses as VDS is.  Cech has not been the same keeper since the injury, and as for Chelsea defending better this year, I definitely think they have been more vulnerable at the back than in previous years.  It's hard to rate keepers because as mentioned a keeper in a bad team will have a lot more work to do and can pull of more eye catching saves etc, whereas a keeper at a top team is ridiculed because they apparently dont have much to do.

You joking right? Reina prob the best passer at Anfield

[nrico2006]

Van Der Sar is as good as there is, probably the best all round keeper in the league.  Reina is a good shot stopper, but not as good with the ball at his feet or at dealing with crosses as VDS is.  Cech has not been the same keeper since the injury, and as for Chelsea defending better this year, I definitely think they have been more vulnerable at the back than in previous years.  It's hard to rate keepers because as mentioned a keeper in a bad team will have a lot more work to do and can pull of more eye catching saves etc, whereas a keeper at a top team is ridiculed because they apparently dont have much to do.

You joking right? Reina prob the best passer at Anfield

With all due respect Bingo, that's not saying alot. 

[bingobus]

Van Der Sar is as good as there is, probably the best all round keeper in the league.  Reina is a good shot stopper, but not as good with the ball at his feet or at dealing with crosses as VDS is.  Cech has not been the same keeper since the injury, and as for Chelsea defending better this year, I definitely think they have been more vulnerable at the back than in previous years.  It's hard to rate keepers because as mentioned a keeper in a bad team will have a lot more work to do and can pull of more eye catching saves etc, whereas a keeper at a top team is ridiculed because they apparently dont have much to do.

You joking right? Reina prob the best passer at Anfield

With all due respect Bingo, that's not saying alot.

With all due respect, your comment was BS

[Minder]

Van Der Sar is as good as there is, probably the best all round keeper in the league.  Reina is a good shot stopper, but not as good with the ball at his feet or at dealing with crosses as VDS is.  Cech has not been the same keeper since the injury, and as for Chelsea defending better this year, I definitely think they have been more vulnerable at the back than in previous years.  It's hard to rate keepers because as mentioned a keeper in a bad team will have a lot more work to do and can pull of more eye catching saves etc, whereas a keeper at a top team is ridiculed because they apparently dont have much to do.

"Not as good with the ball at his feet" Are you taking the piss Nrico or is this just the usual bitterness from you?

[A Quinn Martin Production]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

Van Marwijk asked VDS to go to the World Cup but he declined the offer.

[Doogie Browser]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

Van Marwijk asked VDS to go to the World Cup but he declined the offer.

I had my tongue firmly in cheek AQMP, unlike nrico who has his tongue in between Slur Alex's cheeks.

[The Real Laoislad]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

Van Marwijk asked VDS to go to the World Cup but he declined the offer.

I had my tongue firmly in cheek AQMP, unlike nrico who has his tongue in between Slur Alex's cheeks.

Would there be room? What with all the Premier League referees and people like big Sam in there too...

[The Real Laoislad]

If VDS was that good he would be in the Dutch World Cup squad FFS...

Van Marwijk asked VDS to go to the World Cup but he declined the offer.

I had my tongue firmly in cheek AQMP, unlike nrico who has his tongue in between Slur Alex's cheeks.

Would there be room? What with all the Premier League referees and people like big Sam in there too...

I see the obsession shows no sign of abating even in the close season