Chelsea Banter Archive February 14 2019

14 Feb 2019 22:02:03
2-1 win, difficult away game with a hostile crowd. A lot of pressure given the poor result vs Man City earlier this week. Happy for the lads.

Maybe should have been 2-0 but we do have a few issues in within the squad that will take time to iron out. We seem to be making individual mistakes far too often. Barkley got caught in possession near the death which was terrible, lucky for him it didn't lead to a goal.

14 Feb 2019 22:08:30
Kovacic looked better in JORGINHO role . better passer plus he can drive and a lot sharper.

14 Feb 2019 22:38:32
Kovacic looked good and in my opinion Jorginho needs a rest. The players generally looked tired. Rotation will cost us dear.

We need a big summer of investment at Chelsea. A lot of aging playings who have unfortunately lost pace and are not suited to the high press.

14 Feb 2019 22:40:04
Thanks for the positive post Shak! I was trying to take some positives from this game and was struggling slightly!

A few positives:

Christensen - Very solid as usual, he should play more.
Willian - Better, playing more like Sarri is asking him to play. Can still offer more.
Emerson - Solid display again.
Barkley - Probably his best performance - We need more of that.
Kova - Solid display - Looked comfortable in the regista role.
Kepa - Not a lot to do, a positive for our defence I guess.
Giroud - Held the ball well, linked up a few times with the forwards, took his goal nicely.

However, a few negatives or something that I've observed lately. I like Pedro's enthusiasm, his work rate is fantastic, but I feel he's not offering much in attack lately. Obviously he set up Barkley's goal but he's been quite frustrating at times.

Luiz, seems to point the finger when he makes mistakes. Not sure if that's really the case but just from what I see each game.

Azpi - He's improved a lot in this system, but it's obvious he is struggling with the ball at his feet. In the defensive phase he is immense, just feel we need to strengthen that position in future.

Jorginho - Thought he was poor by his standards. He will improve I'm sure.

Subs - Not really sure what to think - Don't agree with them, but I'm sure Sarri had his reasons for them.

Onwards and upwards. Hopefully we can take the confidence of the win tonight into the next game!

14 Feb 2019 22:54:27
The atmosphere was incredible, fair play to the Malmo supporters. You don't get better atmospheres than that anywhere in England. As for the result it was expected for me, tons of deadwood in that line up that should be moved on in the Summer. Biggest problems are in the defence, no matter who we play we'll struggle if the opposition go at us. Out of all the areas in the team that's were it needs investing the most.

15 Feb 2019 12:43:21
No worries Blue Soldier. It was a tough away game and we scored 2 away goals. Like LondonBlues stated the atmosphere was incredible. The away fans were jeering and putting prsesure on our players and the ref until the 90th minute. But I am happy for the win and it should ease the pressure after the last two away performances which have not been so good.

Unfortunately, given our recent successes winning so much we have attracted a new breed of fans who are very impatient and they are criticising team / manager at every game and at every platform and this adds unnecessary pressure which the players can feel which isn't healthy. So its a good win for the players who have to combat the above.

Yes we have to move some players on, I wouldn't call them deadwood as they have achieved alot. I wouldn't call Drogba, Lampard etc deadwood even though they tailed off as they aged. But point agreed we need new players for sure.

15 Feb 2019 14:21:30
It was not a tough away game. They were an average team and we played average, scoring two and then finding a way to let them score. Players earning their money playing in the pressure cooker games of the EPL are not going to be bothered by any crowd such as that and they certainly do not care what the media say. We are not playing well and there the malaise we saw under Conte developing.

14 Feb 2019 20:44:13
Gents a question for ye.
i am going to chelsea v burnley 20th april juat looking for recomendations for places to stay. i usually stay in around oxford street an usually in st. giles on totenham court road. would like too stay closer to stamford bridge this time round. what would be best areas to stay that would be ruffly 20 minute walk from the bridge and have a decent area with bars etc. i did stay on fulham road years ago but found it very boring bar match day of course.

{Ed002's Note - Doubletree at Imperial Wharf.}

14 Feb 2019 21:00:33
cheers edd apreciate the reply. would there be a few good bars around that area edd and i assume its fairly safe for 2 irish men😂😂.

{Ed002's Note - There are bars throughout Chelsea and certainly on the Kings Road and Fulham Road. It will be safe.}

14 Feb 2019 21:04:30
also booked the stadium tour not sure why i never did it but its something i always wanted to do. 30 this year so said id finally do it😂 i remember my pal whos actually going to the game with me stayed in the milenium hotel onto d stadium and met jt lamps and drogba d morning of the game probably 8 years ago or more do the players still use the hotel i wonder edd?

14 Feb 2019 21:14:41
is the meillenium hotel over rated edd or worth a stay? tis about 400 quid for 2 nights for 2.

{Ed002's Note - I use the Chelsea Harbour regularly and it is fine - actually I will be there on Saturday. - The Doubletree will be less expensive.}

14 Feb 2019 21:14:55
when i say 400 quid i mean 400 euro.

14 Feb 2019 21:31:53
well i decided to go for the millenium hotel onto stamford bridge edd will treat myself and see what the fuss is about. will u be at the burnley game?

{Ed002's Note - I rarely go to the games. The team used to stay there alight before a game under conte.}

14 Feb 2019 21:38:52
cheers edd apreciate the info pal interesting too see whol be in charge by the time that game comes around 🙄 not sure sarri will be there there's pressure on him now and his football or sarri ball has been poor to watch not entirely his fault anyways cheers ed.

{Ed002's Note - The Lots Road pub is 2 minutes from the hotel - good but pricey.}

14 Feb 2019 21:41:29
when u say pricey? what are ya talking for a beer.

{Ed002's Note - I have no idea.}

14 Feb 2019 22:00:37
era im on a weekend away edd i don't mind been ripped off i do live in ireland 1 of the most expensive countrys in europe😂.

14 Feb 2019 20:27:51
Kovecic with on bit of skill and superb pass showed he can okay jorginho role. Kovecic kante with 3 in front then striker?

15 Feb 2019 10:57:53
Never going to happen, we'll be sticking with Sarri's tactics until they're perfected or until he's fired.

14 Feb 2019 18:49:52
Kepa
Azpi, Luiz, Christensen, Emerson
Kova, Jorginho, Barkley
Willian, Giroud, Pedro

What's everyones thoughts on the. starting line up?

Ampadu travelled but not in the 18
CHO on the bench.

14 Feb 2019 19:00:20
What’s the boy got to do to get a start, Willian and Pedro again bore off.

14 Feb 2019 19:21:14
Sarri is either taking Malmo very lightly or has a death wish. Why not play his strongest team because they need to be working on some type of unity and worthwhile game plan.

14 Feb 2019 19:45:05
I'll support the team but honestly seeing that line up frustrated me. It's our worst possible attacking line up and the midfield hasn't looked great recently either. Hopefully that attack means CHO will start against United, if not he should leave for his own good. Not being able to start against Malmo ahead of two wingers who haven't performed all season bar a few games is poor. Debate whether you think he's good enough or not all you want but in no way should he not be getting more game time considering other players poor form. Same goes with Ampadu as well.

14 Feb 2019 19:45:09
We do have some tough fixtures ahead so I can see why he has gone for a slightly "weakened" team. Hope Christensen has a good game again, same for the middle 3. One of them needs to start adding goals/ assists to help out the front 3.

14 Feb 2019 20:00:54
what a disgrace cho on the bench again no wonder the boy wants to **** off SARRI out.

14 Feb 2019 23:02:21
It's obvious to see Sarri will never learn. can't even start Odoi or find a place on the bench for Ampadu after the debacle in Manchester.

14 Feb 2019 23:05:24
We may be better off with a manager that has a record of winning and giving chances to youngsters.

14 Feb 2019 07:29:01
{Ed's Note - Ed001 has posted a new article entitled, Review Of The Day 14th February 2019