Chelsea Banter Archive October 24 2011

24 Oct 2011 23:32:24
Whilst I have been hugely impressed with AVB in his first few months his substitution choices are slightly worrying, he seems to like bringing on Kalou and Malouda even though they bring us nothing, Valencia away for example we needed to defend out lead last 5 minutes, he brings on Kalou instead of Drogba who's actually capable of defending and the rest is history. Again on sunday took off Sturridge instead of Drogba and once again the rest is history. It's a worrying trend but I suppose I've just got to belive in AVB to come good. Also believe Luiz should move into midfield and Drogba doesn't bring us anything anymore

KTBFFH

In AVBs defence I am sure he could not forsee Kalou giving away a penalty and Drogba getting sent off, I agree he has made some substitutions I and most of the people on here would not have made. Regards Drogba yes he would seem to be past his best and has been like it for quite a while, Anelka on the other hand seems to have upped his game big time. If we can get anything for Drogba in January it would be wise to accept it, same for kalou. Selling either or both we will need a replacment Lukaku is no where near ready yet, the question is who do we go for?

24 Oct 2011 20:17:33
my son is frank lampards daughters cousins half brother. he says that frank is happy at chelsea

24 Oct 2011 17:30:35
Lot of Chelsea on talk sport today disgruntled with that clown referee Chris Foy , and Drogba . personally I thought the ref was terrible and that Chelsea should complain about his shoddy performance but more over the demise of Drogba is what is really concerning most of the people that phoned talk sport. Drogba really has gone missing for so long now , its time to let him go , I feel that he just don't contribute enough to warrant his place in that team and ain't even going to go there about justifying his weekly wage ..... ! I respect what Drogba has done for Chelsea but let's face facts now , he just can't do it Anymore , so without further ado , please prove me wrong Didier next time you get a game, there would be nothing I would
Like more . Please discuss .

24 Oct 2011 13:15:40
Hey guys, liverpool fan here.
Very disappointed to see the ref change the entire complexion for u. I fully understand what ur goin through at the moment coz its hapend with my team as well. Though i do think chelsea will finish 2nd in the bpl, with shi**y winning it. If torres, mata n ramires can maintain their early season form throughout the campaign, u guys cud even win the league.
Indian Buzzer

24 Oct 2011 08:32:54
I was dissapointed with how we started allowing qpr to dictate the game, Luiz was silly and should not have pushed him. I personally would have taken Luiz off at that point as I could see where the game was heading. Boswinga should never have been sent off. I would have taken Drogba off instead of Sturidge Drogba looks finished and I am glad he wont be avalaible for three games. Drogba deserved his red card and should call it a day, he has been piss poor for a long time now. Second half we looked top class, everyone on the pitch including Mikel played with heart, yes we should have had at least two penaltys and were very unlucky not to score. On another day and with a ref with some b*tt*cks we could well have come away with all three points.
The ref was a joke, he bottled it and should never ref another game he was a disgrace.
AVB has not done a great deal wrong we were unlucky yesterday not to get something from the game. We do need to start playing from kick off not 20 minutes into the game. Lots of positves from yesterdays second half performance.

24 Oct 2011 04:51:29
Today wasn't as catastrophic as a lot of people are making it. Drogba is absolutely done. After getting bullied by Phil jagielka he was just as poor today in today's match before being sent off. His red card was justified however harsh due to the fact that bosingwa was sent off 15 minutes earlier (which I believe was wrong due to the fact that they were both fighting for the ball and Swp pulled him down by his arm making it look like he pulled him down. Also I believe Terry was back far enough that he wasn't clear through). In my opinion he shouldn't be resigned and lukaku should take his spot on the bench (lukaku isn't spectacular with the ball at his feet but his athleticism is superhuman). Mikel shouldnt play when everyone is healthy. Miereles (who I'll admit I originally doubted) has been superb. Romeu has also been great when given the chance. In other news I would be overcome with joy if mceachren went on loan to Swansea. He'll get loads of minutes and they play a system very similar to ours. Overall for having 9 players for 3/5 of the game it was a very good effort.