Chelsea Banter Archive January 26 2014

26 Jan 2014 18:33:32
Thought Matic looked very good today, the amount of interceptions and break up plays he made was outstanding. Looking forward to seeing how he progresses over the season.

Hazard is just pheonominal, truely world class.

Matic had a good game, 1 or 2 stray passes but good for a debut, he could easily become one of our most important players when he's settled.

I just wish Hazard would shoot more! When you watch Ronaldo he seems to have 5 or 6 shots a match. The games he does try his luck he bangs them in I don't remember him having a shot this afternoon.

I agree but Hazrad is what 22? Give it a few years he will be so scary.
His stats have already dramatically increased this season, let's hope for more progression in the following years.

I agree Matic looked very good. Even when he gave a sloppy pass away he won it back straight away.

Hazard was fantastic I have no idea how he did not get 3/4 assists in that match but I do agree with GEEZER. When he cuts inside and goes past 1 or 2 defenders he needs to start shooting. If he can develop that side of his game then he will become one of the best players in the world.

Just wondered what you guys thought about the Ramires penalty incident that wasn't given and the way Hazard went down in the penalty area in the first half when he ran into the Stoke players leg? Personally it frustrates me to see it when a player of such quality does this time after time in games. I am a Chelsea fan but also a football fan and getting a reputation for doing this is only going to hinder him going forward.

Oh yeah PB, no doubt he will be scarily good when he's older I don't doubt that, I just think that when he cuts inside if he sees a gap he should go for it. Quite often our attacking 4 dance around the edge of the 18 yard box with 10 players in front of them trying the slip it in to someone. But what do I know lol.

Agreed on Matic, thought he looked really good. Very imposing presence on defence.
Was also very pleased to see Hazard go down the line a couple of times instead of cutting to the middle every time. That unpredictability is going to help him in the future.

Geezer, on the super sunday the pre match show 2 weeks ago talking about Hazard in training and pre match has been doing lots of dribble in side low shooting. Whether or not this is true I don't know but its definately something i'm sure he is working on, he has scored from that scenario a few times already this season.

26 Jan 2014 17:45:57
Citeh away in fifth round of FA Cuo.

26 Jan 2014 14:14:29
ED002, What's going on with Zouma? If he comes will Kalas be framed out?

{Ed002's Note - RTP.}

26 Jan 2014 11:52:18
Juan Mata has to go down in history as my most adorable sportsman, not just footballer. I'm still in tears, having just read his letter to the Chelsea fans. What a professional! That was one player who truly loved the club and always gave his all. To think that he was just on 70k/wk is unbelievable! Very sad indeed that he's gone. Best of luck to u Juan, wishing u all the best both as a person and a footballer. Will always love and adore you.