The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

Norf Tyrone · December 11, 2009, 10:05:56 AM

Can't see it happening. Surely he should sue Man U too, as it happened on their property?

Carmen Stateside · December 12, 2009, 04:29:34 PM

3-3 great game so far.

ross4life · December 12, 2009, 08:21:39 PM

have just watched the highlights of the everton game! & they got three of the luckest goals your ever likely to see chelsea should be 5 points clear tonight

The Real Laoislad · December 13, 2009, 10:55:25 AM

Wouldn't say luck had all to do with it,shocking defending played just as big a part in them goals

Norf Tyrone · December 13, 2009, 04:43:54 PM

Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 13, 2009, 10:55:25 AM
Wouldn't say luck had all to do with it,shocking defending played just as big a part in them goals

It was a bit of both. All three goals were incredibley fortunate, but those things tend to happen when the defence and more importantly the keeper are nervey. I think it's time to get Hilario ot Turnball in for a while. However they too are not 100% reliable.

However for all talk of a 'crisis' that's 1 defeat in 13 for Chelsea, and the lead stretched.

And I'll say it again, I think Drogba is the best player in the world at the minute.

ross4life · December 13, 2009, 04:52:33 PM

Quote from: Norf Tyrone on December 13, 2009, 04:43:54 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on December 13, 2009, 10:55:25 AM
Wouldn't say luck had all to do with it,shocking defending played just as big a part in them goals

It was a bit of both. All three goals were incredibley fortunate, but those things tend to happen when the defence and more importantly the keeper are nervey. I think it's time to get Hilario ot Turnball in for a while. However they too are not 100% reliable.

However for all talk of a 'crisis' that's 1 defeat in 13 for Chelsea, and the lead stretched.

And I'll say it again, I think Drogba is the best player in the world at the minute.

not sure about the best in the world but he's the best player in the premiership at the moment Chelsea will need him to continue this form if they want to win the league

but make no mistake Chelsea are on a bad run now, how can they stop the rot? Answer.......... play Portsmouth at home

Minder · December 16, 2009, 06:56:23 PM

Carnlough man Brendan Rogers sacked by Reading.

wallyman · December 16, 2009, 08:56:01 PM

Drawing 1 all at the minute.

Puckoon · December 20, 2009, 05:24:42 PM

3-1 chelsea.

mountainboii · December 20, 2009, 05:31:17 PM

Awful penalty decision, but they probably should've had one in the first half. Don't fancy West Ham to hold out.

Dinny Breen · December 20, 2009, 06:22:19 PM

How is it West Ham can put it up to the Arse or Chelsea and roll over for Man U

Never seen a penalty taken 3 times, Frank is one cool customer...although never a penalty in the 1st place and both sides had legitimate claims for penalties turned down as well.....Essien's absence is been felt I think and their form has dipped since he was injured...

Archie Mitchell · December 20, 2009, 06:51:57 PM

I don't see the sense in re-taking the penalty if it has been scored. Would be different if keeper saved it and one of the players who encroached in the box followed up to clear the ball or score.

Diamanti for West Ham is a good player.

Minder · December 20, 2009, 07:11:57 PM

Quote from: Archie Mitchell on December 20, 2009, 06:51:57 PM
I don't see the sense in re-taking the penalty if it has been scored. Would be different if keeper saved it and one of the players who encroached in the box followed up to clear the ball or score.

Diamanti for West Ham is a good player.

He sparkled today.

Schkite · December 20, 2009, 07:20:52 PM

Quote from: Archie Mitchell on December 20, 2009, 06:51:57 PM
I don't see the sense in re-taking the penalty if it has been scored. Would be different if keeper saved it and one of the players who encroached in the box followed up to clear the ball or score.

Diamanti for West Ham is a good player.

Maybe the thinking is that the encroaching players put the keeper off when the player is running up to kick the ball? Bit of a strange decision alright but can't think why else it would be retaken. But yeah, the whole retaking of penalties thing is very inconsistent, whether it be for players encroaching or the keeper being off his line, some refs pull them up on it but most don't.

Norf Tyrone · December 20, 2009, 07:23:59 PM

Another jaded performance by the Blues, and as well as a couple of factors, I think the diamond is limiting. West Ham worked hard today, and by stiffling the middle third of the pitch limited Chelsea. When teams do that, you must get wide, but we have no width.

Sure there is Ashley Cole (Who looks like he's carrying a knock) and Ivanovic (An unorthodox right back) but if they are off colour, there is a reliance in barging through the middle, or a spark of genius. The genius is meant to come from Joe Cole. A player so off form it's unreal.

Personally I'd go back to the José/ Guus's formation of 4-3-3. There is Zhirkov to go wide left, or Malouda, and Anelka for wide right. It stretches the game and allows Lampard and Ballack a bit more room.

As for the referee. What a shocker he had today. Chelsea had thee penalty shouts turned down today, and then his assistant gives Chelsea a non penalty, before West Ham have a big shout turned down as well. In the middle of all that he accuses Ballack of diving, when in reality it's a second booking for Noble.

As for his interpretation of Lampard's penalties. Why did he not make Diamantia retake his? After my rant re Lampard's penalty against Man City a few weeks back, it's ironic.

However... as Dinny states great balls from Frank. When you consider he just missed a penalty two weeks back, he's off form, the kick was crucial, he had to take it 3 times AND the Hammers just love our Frank, it showed true guts.

And, despite the poor run, that's the lead stretched.