Chelsea Banter Archive April 18 2015

18 Apr 2015 21:42:02
And although he was by no means his most effective (mainly due to Dave's brilliance), would like to say how good it was to see Mata applaud both sets of fans on his way off, especially as it acknowledged our warm welcome for him. He may not have fit quite right in Chelsea under Mourinho, but still a class player and person.

18 Apr 2015 22:13:09
True :) genuinely a classy person

20 Apr 2015 09:52:58
Hate to see him in Red. It pains me more than seing Lampard in Man City squad. Mata would have been great great legend at this club, he loved it, and we fans loved him!

I still believe it was a huge mistake to let him go :/

18 Apr 2015 19:32:43
YES! That's what I'm talking about :)
We showed we could play today during that spell before the goal, we were growing up to that point. Great team goal btw, and some real good finishing from Hazard. Shows how much he's improved this season. In the game at Old Trafford he missed his big chance, now he's finishing those.
Some good defending also by the team. Drogba was clearly exhausted in the second half but he tried his best so I'll give him that.
Huge win for us, absolutely massive. And lastly, could Oscar be back? ;-) pretty good backheel for the assist, right? :)

18 Apr 2015 19:38:44
Totally agree, but would also like to talk about Dave, he was absolutely immense all game. Matic too, back to his dominant best.

18 Apr 2015 19:48:51
Yeah of course :)
Mata was non existant because of Azpi and Januzaj couldn't do anything either. Azpi is such a beast, I love him. Matic as well obviously. Also Zouma, Fellaini couldn't do anything this game after being a nightmare for City, Liverpool and Spurs.
Many will say Chelsea played boring negative football etc, but we defended and did it well. Defending is a part of football, guys, and I'm glad that our club and manager embrace it as well.

18 Apr 2015 20:09:03
I've got not fingernails left, but happy with the result. Heads up to Mike Dean for spotting the cheating at the end.

{Ed018's Note - yea very glad he didn't fall for that}

18 Apr 2015 20:33:47
I double everything Jack said, and also Azpi, he completely put Juan in his back pocket it was great almost like he knew everything he wanted to do. Atmosphere was great at the bridge and glad Juan got a warm welcome, almost there each game at a time.

Get in there.

18 Apr 2015 21:03:15
And to all,I recommend the United page where they have convinced themselves defending isn't part of the game! Also seem to forgetting Hazard hit the post and DDG should have been off!

18 Apr 2015 21:23:01
Dave was absolutely outstanding Today at left back Jackson. good shout mate. What a win, the atmosphere at the end was electric. Zouma is becoming a cult hero, everyone singing his name.

18 Apr 2015 22:18:54
Excuse me Jose knows best but didn't I mention Dave first?! ;)

18 Apr 2015 22:48:56
Chelsea played not to lose. Man.Utd.was stopped finally and what is more important Chelsea managed to win the game!
I truly believe that we are much closer to become the champions!

18 Apr 2015 23:23:44
Azpi is a great defender and really works for the team. he's a credit and a player every top team needs. Seems a nice guy too.

19 Apr 2015 00:07:50
CFC, no one has convinced themselves defending is not part of the game mate. U will rightly get the praise on the back of it.

Hazard hit the post, falcao hit the post. It's all irrelevant now.

Dave the save should not of gone, yes it was just handball but it's a yellow mate.

Terry fouled falcao on the lead up to the goal so it's swings and round a abouts. Jose set up not to lose and maybe nick a win. U defended very well today as u always do.

U should be happy, u won. U don't need to convince people on your own page your tactics worked. Although the fact u feel the need to says a bit.

19 Apr 2015 01:22:35
We should have got a point at least from this game it looked liked we were the home side for the majority of the game.

19 Apr 2015 08:25:52
Yes you mentioned him first, CFCForever :) you can take credit for it haha

19 Apr 2015 10:19:17
Sparky both teams two shots on target mate we finished one of ours & United didn't, just because you had most of the possession doesn't mean you deserved anything from the game! We all knew how Chelsea would play before it kicked off & we did exactly that! In all honesty I think we made United look a lot better than they are, it looked like you dominated but in actual fact we pretty much had it under control & let you have the ball knowing we would grab a goal on the counter.

19 Apr 2015 13:05:44
Nice to see Jose words still have the desired effect on some situation88.

I would worry if yesterday was an actual game plan.

U defended so well but u needed to, to suggest this was all a master plan is crazy. Jose went out not to lose, not to win. Either results would of been good enough for u.

19 Apr 2015 13:58:58
It was the game plan mate why do you think zouma played? There was zero pace in our midfield yesterday so attacking wasn't our priority, the plan was to defend & to break away when the chance came. we defended as a unit & closed the 18 yard box off the whole game so if that's not an organized plan then I don't know what is pal. Maybe azpi's best game in a Chelsea shirt for me, stuck to Valencia like glue & sniffed out everything, ivanovic kept young quiet too, most of the "dominance" United had was knocking it about in their own half. Two shots on target justifies that for me

18 Apr 2015 18:18:15
Drogba has played well, hazard is a genius, Oscar needs to help Ivanovic , Zouma needs to keep Fellaini

More of the same boys. but were at the dreaded 1-0 lead.

18 Apr 2015 18:30:47
Honestly there isn't much Drogba is doing that Solanke couldn't do imo. We should give him a run up front. New and hungry to prove his worth to the team.

18 Apr 2015 18:55:50
Drogbas dead on his feet so the team is having to do his running for him. Bring on solanke.or anybody.

{Ed018's Note - he won't take him out}

18 Apr 2015 19:25:15
Guys, his hold up play was exceptional today, Solanke certainly wouldn't have given us that

{Ed018's Note - it was fine not exceptional. He gave the ball away the majority of the time. He worked his socks off though and I'll give him credit for that}

18 Apr 2015 15:38:27
Apparently there could be an academy forward on the bench today. Get ready for another 90 minutes of Drogba. If that's the case, it'll be painful to watch.

{Ed018's Note - great}

18 Apr 2015 16:15:15
Remy??

18 apr 2015 16:34:50
big dom solanke!

18 Apr 2015 16:44:10
Drogba leading the line, with Solanke on the bench. Now we all know he won't come on anyway so that part doesn't matter that much. Drogba starting is bad though. He adds almost nothing so suddenly I'm not very confident about this game. God, please win!

18 Apr 2015 16:49:06
What happened to Remy?

{Ed018's Note - I think it is a calf injury}

17 Apr 2015 23:19:35
Just watched boro beat Norwich, that game had Jose mourinho written all over it. Hopefully they can nick a premiership place next season and let bamford try his hand in the top division with another loan.

18 Apr 2015 02:02:32
Yeah I'd love to see Bamford in the premier league with Boro. I'd also like to see Kalas there next year too but playing as a CB not RB. I think your allowed to loan maximum 3 players from a club. Maybe someone like Traore if he can get a work permit?

{Ed018's Note - Traore needs to be with Chelsea if he can get a work permit and push Willian for that right wing position.}

18 Apr 2015 04:05:44
Maybe some like Izzy Brown if Traore can't get a permit who looks more or less ready.

18 Apr 2015 08:23:41
If they gain promotion we can only loan 1 player to them. So Bamford and Kalas can't both be at Boro next season if they come up to the Premier League.

18 Apr 2015 09:18:19
Totally agree with you ed18, Traore is now ready to step up and challenge. Let's hope he gets the work permit.

18 Apr 2015 09:21:02
Wait I'm sorry guys but I don't get it. You all want RLC in the team next season but not Bamford? He doesn't need another loan put the dude in the team already he has shown he can play in a tough league why loan him again, I think he is ready and I hope Jose gives him a chance a real chance not bringing him and not letting him play but using him like he was a 20 million odd player cause to be honest the dude is really good and can play a number of positions. As for Traore I really think there should be no question. Like Bamford he is ready those two for me have to be in the team anything else would just be more proof that our young stars can never break in no matter what they do on loan. As for izzy think he needs a loan first definitely. RLC seems good enough but for me as vital squad players next season we have to give Bamford, Traore and van Ginkel a chance.

18 Apr 2015 12:48:18
I think most people are afraid that Bamford would get buried on the bench behind Costa and Remy (or another bigger name striker). He's already 21 or 22 so he needs to be playing to improve, and if he's third choice then he'd probably get little time on the pitch. So I think that's why most people would perhaps want to see him out on loan.
If Traore gets a work permit then he needs to be in the team. And Van Ginkel in case we don't get Gomes or Koke.

18 Apr 2015 16:07:48
Eli if costa and Remy stayed fit Bamford would barely play, we only play with one striker.

18 Apr 2015 18:00:42
But with that said they've struggled staying healthy/(not suspended). Also not sure if Remy will be back next season.