Chelsea Banter Archive May 05 2019

05 May 2019 19:41:14
Let's pay the money for Bruno Fernandes. Scored his 31st of season. Hits the ball better than most strikers, absolutely needed, Pay the money, what a player!

05 May 2019 23:32:30
ManCity also interested in him, I don't know how we can compete with them for him in addition to the transfer ban that we have got. Good player though.

05 May 2019 18:28:53
It's a cliche but ain't football a funny game. Who, after that dreadful 1st half display, would have bet on us ending up in the Champions League by 6.30?!

Well done to the players and to Sarri who has been heavily criticised (not least by moi) .

Let's now win the Europa which will have the added benefit of denying the Arse a CL place.

06 May 2019 09:56:45
Completely agree with all your comments MDW. Many football cliches came to mind yesterday: funny game, small margins (esp. when watching AFC v Brighton to see whether AFC might falter so we could get top 4), game of two halfs etc.

Do hope we can win the Europa Cup now (and will be at the Bridge on Thursday to see if we can get to the final, though getting to Baku probably beyond me) not least for reason you mention!

Given degree of chaos last summer in transfer window that included late arrival of Sarri, we have had a better season than - at many times - I thought possible. We were in League Cup final of course and perhaps a bit unlucky not to get a win there. Now let's win on Thursday and in Baku! Oh, and hope that our transfer ban appeal upheld/ ban postponed at least.

06 May 2019 18:59:59
I would MDW but yes football is a funny and wonderful game.

Can I also say the support at the match was superb.

05 May 2019 16:16:19
Great result, haven't had a chance to see the game but the result is massive against a strong Watford side. Sounds like a game of two halves but we were clinical in the second half and good to see RLC get another goal. Top four is incredibly close now which is huge.

Also on a sidenote, good to see Lampard secure playoffs with Derby.

05 May 2019 15:33:43
Haha more proof Christensen is average and can't handle himself in this league. He'll never be a top defender in England. And as for Alonso and Jorginho pfft 🙄 Luiz should be in midfield or gone simple as.

People can criticise me all they want but our defence is a bunch of fairies. You need one ball player and one monster I. e ZOUMA, not two ball players who can't defend. Good god I can't wait for a clear out. Hope Kante's injury isn't too serious otherwise our season could be over.

05 May 2019 16:02:01
3 points, clean sheet up to 3rd. Champions League qualification in our own hands.

Touching distance of the EL final.

I've absolutely nothing to be giving out about.

05 May 2019 16:09:38
Jorginho was good today to be honest.

05 May 2019 16:09:56
Today I actually though AC played very well, but guess my view might be a bit tainted, as I'm from Denmark. However, Luiz and Alonso were really, really bad today. Also thought Higuain played poorly, but decent goal he got.
Think people should start recognicing how good Jorginho's been as of lately. Superb game today, and he was also great against Frankfurt and some of the previous games. Hazard and Ruben make a formidable attack at out left side of the pitch, hopefully they'll shine for the rest of our games as well.
We got lucky today - don't think we'll beat Watford if we play the same way defensively, and Leicester might also be more clinical. Hopefully we'll improve :)

05 May 2019 18:38:05
Oh dear King Frank. Cheer up we just made the Champions League.

05 May 2019 19:05:29
Frank. You are the strangest Chelsea fan I've ever heard. Please stop.

05 May 2019 19:01:55
Jorginho was pure class ELI. I also thought Kovacic had one of his better games!

05 May 2019 12:03:14
There's a lot said about Reece James, he's arguably in danger of being over hyped, but the terrific season he's had at Wigan will be outlined by the fact he'll captain them today. He'll also be subbed to ensure he gets the standing ovation his season deserves.

05 May 2019 16:20:40
Everyone who hasn't yet should watch the clip of him getting the sub and going off.

It's remarkable the impact he's had as a loanee in his first professional season. Maybe the hype is getting ahead of the actual performances, but I for one can't wait to see him back at Chelsea.
Should be excellent as rotation with Azpi.

07 May 2019 00:50:34
Performance aside the Wigan staff and players have all been talking about his character. Future captain, that'd be lovely to see.