21 Apr 2021 18:58:22
It gives me no pleasure to say this but it is becoming increasingly obvious to me why Thomas Tuchel was sacked by PSG, despite in 2 seasons with PSG twice winning the French league and winning a domestic quadruple last season as well as getting them to the CL final.

His football style is turgid and makes Sarri's brand of football seem exciting. I hope Tuchel for his own sake (because he's seems to be a decent chap) gets us to a CL final and seriously challenges City for the title next season because I can't now see him lasting much beyond the end of next season if that long.

1.) 21 Apr 2021
21 Apr 2021 19:07:37
On several occasions it’s not been easy on the eye MDW but we surely have to give him some time at least one window.

Lamps said on several occasions about our lack of goals and we all hoped Werner would be the 20 goal a season solution but he has struggled for goals although his general play has improved.

Next season we become a TT team if that makes sense. I think that will be the time to judge him fairly.

I will be pleased but surprised if we now make the top 4 but as always I live in hope.

2.) 21 Apr 2021
21 Apr 2021 21:19:09
Totally agree with you MDW. We are getting results but in no way we are dominant and we are yet to see this team come back from behind and win a game, of course I know we haven't been there but I don't see it in this team.

I still think Lampard deserved to stay at least until the end of this season.

3.) 21 Apr 2021
21 Apr 2021 22:23:47
I just don;t get it.

I love pragmatic controled football. I think we're playing excellent football with the exception of a few games against deep lying defences.

BTW Tuchel is renowned for playing exciting attacking football and was never sacked for being less than exciting.

Give the man a preseason at least.

4.) 22 Apr 2021
21 Apr 2021 22:54:01
Completely agree Nath.

5.) 22 Apr 2021
21 Apr 2021 23:50:47
yh I agree not his fault our attavkers don't move n finish their chances.

6.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 07:19:37
MDW . I completely disagree with you.

There are many ways to play football and its ever evolving. I care about winning and our football is not boring.

we can improve but we are a team that no one . no one wnats to play against . and i take pride in that.

we can with the CL . we have the organisation and the level of play required to do so .

i would like to add . the mentality
something we have missed and seem to be getting it back

onwards and upwards.

7.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 07:50:22
Couldn't agree much more with Nath than I do. The results have been more than fine. We're one of the few clubs that been able to properly take on teams like Manchester City, Liverpool (well perhaps not so few clubs this season), Atletico.
Our record in the biggest games is outstanding at speaks for itself. Does dominating a game against Brighton define a top team? Or does constantly winning against your closest competitors? There's no doubt in my mind, that a true top team is the one that clutches out in the biggest games. Then who cares if you draw against a team like Brighton every once in a while. rubbish happens.
Also, please give the man a chance to actually form this team into his philosophy? He's not been given a single signing, but he has on the contrary made our players play better.

8.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 10:31:16
I think the preference is to strengthen the defence and achieve top4. Our defence let us down in Dec and was the reason we lost steam. TT clearly recognises this and has given additional resource to support defence and as a result attack suffers. Attacking with 3 at the back is an art and so far I have seen only conte master it. No one else has his impact with that approach. Having said my issue with TT is approach with Gilly and tammy. While tammy may be contract related Gilly should be on bench for all games and should play when kova, jorgi or kante are not avl. No excuses there and it's on TT he didn't handle things properly for Brighton and west brom games.
Also I don't think we can play 4 at the back with Rudi/ jorgi playing in the team. They are simply not capable of handling the additional responsibility.

9.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 11:28:47
I totally disagree with you Ashk21 on lampard. in the contrary he should have been sacked long before we did. we could still be in touch with city for the title. many of the players performing now would have left in the January window as he had demoralized them through naivety. and many would have asked to leave like Kante. in sure you wouldn't have minded as your rice will be be signed. thung u have noticed is that you are incurigably biased. I know you will be having a mixed feelings as only that ccas TT is doing so well as you had wanted him to fail from your previous post you can say how wrongthe board was in sacking fraank . I trust tboard to alwaymake the best decision. I always like to see the best in whatever capacity at Chelsea as only that can bring us success and not untamed primordal sentiments like nationality. ashk open your mindset to become a football fan.

10.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 13:32:22
I really hope that I am wrong about TT and pray that next season we will be a more attacking, exciting team.

But to all those who are questioning my analysis of TT, answer me this: Why was he sacked by PSG after being seemingly so successful there?

11.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 13:43:37
Some strange comments on here that Chelsea are getting results? Chelsea were 11 points behind PL leaders Man United when TT joined. Chelsea are still 11 points behind United but are now 22 behind top team City. He has barely improved the huge summer signings. Werner might be a just a smidge better, Ziyech is ghastly, and Havertz is still treading water. Tuchel has improved Rudiger, Azpi a touch, and has sharpened Chillwell who was getting lazy. The tweak to the system has improved Chelsea without the ball and promotes safe possession, that compliments Jorginho, and appears to have allowed Kova to rekindle the from he had before the losing run hit. The one clear area of improvement is defending set pieces. The best players at Chelsea are still the YA players, so well done Frank Lampard. Lest we forget. Tuchel has thrown points down the drain with his team selections in often home games v the lesser teams. Off the top of my head, Wolves, WBA, Brighton, and got lucky v Sheffield in the FA cup. Chelsea have been excellent v Atleti, Liverpool and Palace away. The rest of the performances have been efficient, but in the main they have been turgid to watch. I am sorry to say but when I consider and read that Jorginho is being singled out for playing well, (and he has been decent) I know that the team is pedestrian and basically defensive in mind set. Tuchel has abandoned Billy Gilmour, dropped TA from the squad, humiliated CHO, something he would never have done to Ziyech or Werner. I am not sure that Tuchel will gain any more points in the second half of the season than they had gained in the first half. But nothing is lost, and I have everything crossed that Chelsea make the top 4, make the CL final and win the FA cup. As for Tuchel, imo his future at Chelsea has not moved to a better or a worse position at this time. But Bagging the FA cup won’t be enough.

12.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 14:09:53
MDW he fell out with the board.

I remember that he was after a defender but they bought a midfielder so he played the midfielder in defense.

It went downhill after that.

It was all very 'Conte' (another wonderful manager)

13.) 22 Apr 2021
22 Apr 2021 15:29:13
ilo, there is nothing wrong with having players you rate and any poster who rates Rice or any other player is just giving an opinion. In the sam way you bang on about Haaland.

I’m biased and I admit and if we are honest we all have biased views.

You really haven’t got any more idea than anyone else if players would have left in January if Lamps had stayed it’s just your view and that’s fine.

Posters can say, if Lamps had stayed we would now comfortably be qualifying for the Champions League. They would be entitled to say it because it’s there “biased” opinion. No more no less.

Let’s not confuse opinions with stats or for that matter facts.