Romey 1878 Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Chelsea are unbeaten in their past 27 Premier League home games against Everton (W15 D12) since a 1-0 loss in November 1994. Against no side have they ever had a longer unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge in their top-flight history. 40% of Sean Dyche's Premier League victories (30/75) have been by a 1-0 scoreline, including all three of his wins as Everton manager. Of the 52 managers with at least 50 wins in the competition, only Tony Pulis (42%) has won a higher share by that exact score (41/98). Kai Havertz is looking to score in three consecutive appearances for Chelsea in all competitions for the second time, previously doing so in March 2022. The German is the Blues' top scorer in all competitions this term (eight). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 Chelsea are still a decent team, they just haven't found their feet properly under Potter. That in itself isn't surprising given how many players they signed and not in the key positions they needed. I think they have the potential to improve a lot in a short space of time if they give Potter time and sign the players they actually need. I haven't seen loads of them but Felix has looked a bit of a problem to me. He doesn't press with the team, he looks a bit positionless and whilst undoubtably talented, it means Chelsea are playing with one hand behind their back. I don't think they need to play with a striker but Havertz doesn't have that instinct either. Koulibaly looks past his best, Silva is injured, Cucurella is playing as a 3rd CB, Loftus-Cheek played as a wing back last week. As good as they may be, there is only so much ground Kovacic and Fernandez can cover. Kepa is still a dodgy keeper too. I do think they will get there and they are well coached but at this moment in time they are just a bit soft and its a shame we dont have Dom upfront making a nuisance of himself.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPG Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 First 14 minutes and 30 seconds are dead air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwlad all over Posted March 16 Report Share Posted March 16 I like his press conferences. Doesn't get rattled with the inevitable, often dumb, questions and fields them well. Comes across as no nonsense as well as motivating the players. He is definitely what we need to take us forward I feel. RPG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodison Glory Posted March 17 Report Share Posted March 17 17 hours ago, RPG said: First 14 minutes and 30 seconds are dead air. McNeil "the instructions have been very simple"....I imagine they have - play with your left, don't try anything with your right. Wall Writer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted March 17 Author Report Share Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Goodison Glory said: McNeil "the instructions have been very simple"....I imagine they have - play with your left, don't try anything with your right. I don't think that's an instruction McNeil needs, it's all natural ability . Wall Writer and Goodison Glory 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopp9987 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I'll be surprised if DCL plays another game this season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I’ll be shocked if he doesn’t. He’s back in full training. There’s plenty of matches left, away to Chelsea isn’t worth the risk. chicagoblue and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoof_It_Nev Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Literally no one on the bench that would be likely to come on and grab a goal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Can you believe that if we were able to win today, we would move up to 12th! badaids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Oh no we’re playing in the labia kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, Bailey said: Can you believe that if we were able to win today, we would move up to 12th! shhhhhhh, don't jinx it badaids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 30 minutes ago, Hoof_It_Nev said: Literally no one on the bench that would be likely to come on and grab a goal Ellis Simms will Hoof_It_Nev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I like Potter but this is war, Dyche should have nutted him then and then Stone and Woan come in and put in on him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 All this pressure because of the ridiculous challenge from Gana just out side the box, he's thick as shit when it comes to decision making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 That pass back into the box by iwobi. He’s been lax on 2 or 3 occasions already. Shukes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Chelsea looking sharp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Tiger Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 We don’t really look up for this one… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, chicagoblue said: Chelsea looking sharp And us the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Doucs is playing far too high, need him in the proper midfield charging about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Not an if Chelsea score, more of a when!! need to get out of first gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Looks like we playing 442 with Doucs up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Iwobi did the difficult but then fluffs another pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Iwobi has given the ball away 3 times right on our penalty area already. Someone needs to have a chat with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Only a matter of time if this continues. Need to make the ball stick up top and give them something to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 17 minutes ago, badaids said: That pass back into the box by iwobi. He’s been lax on 2 or 3 occasions already. Worst 25 minutes he’s had since Wolves last year. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, Shukes said: Iwobi has given the ball away 3 times right on our penalty area already. Someone needs to have a chat with him. Playing like a drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Get him off ffs. Guy is asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesey05 Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Iwobi froze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Iwobi is asleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, Shukes said: Iwobi has given the ball away 3 times right on our penalty area already. Someone needs to have a chat with him. He's also leading balls won stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 In contrast Chelsea are getting it in and out of their forward players far too easily. Not close enough and their full backs have too much space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaidharper Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Just now, Shukes said: Get him off ffs. Guy is asleep. problem is we have no bench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Just hook Iwobi now, he’s just clearly not even there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, chicagoblue said: Iwobi is asleep He's won the ball more times than anyone else on the team and carried the ball the most distance. plaidharper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, Palfy said: He's also leading balls won stats. He’s been terrible Palfy. I know his names not Gana but come on, even you can see how bad he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, Palfy said: He's won the ball more times than anyone else on the team and carried the ball the most distance. Even the land of the blind the one eyed man is king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Wtf was that tark? badaids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 From a promising attack to nearly shitting our own bed in 12 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Fuck sake Pickford don't piss about with it especially with Gana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 2 minutes ago, chicagoblue said: Wtf was that tark? Lucky not to get at least a yellow. Bailey and chicagoblue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I’m starting to think you don’t like Gana haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 3 minutes ago, Shukes said: He’s been terrible Palfy. I know his names not Gana but come on, even you can see how bad he is. The whole team have been terrible, he's no worse than anyone else a better than most, including Gana who will be getting a red this game because he's so slow into the tackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Absolute toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Fuck off Godfrey 10 year olds have a better 1st touch than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 McNeil with his best Forrest Gump impression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Why has the ref stopped that? Not a head injury. Ffs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Pulasicky and Illwell. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 5 minutes ago, Palfy said: The whole team have been terrible, he's no worse than anyone else a better than most, including Gana who will be getting a red this game because he's so slow into the tackle. No mate. He’s been the worst on the pitch by far. Absolutely brain dead so far. Your obsession with watching Gana to pick on any slightest mistake is meaning you’re missing the rest of the team mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Tiger Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 We obviously haven’t. Been great but I thought we grew into the match in the last 10 minutes or so. Happy to go in without conceding and beginning to look a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicagoblue Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 We have zero threat but the shape is working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 2 minutes ago, Shukes said: No mate. He’s been the worst on the pitch by far. Absolutely brain dead so far. Your obsession with watching Gana to pick on any slightest mistake is meaning you’re missing the rest of the team mate. Alright Sir Alf what the fuck as Gana done that's so impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I fancy Kepa to make an error today, all this passing back to him. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 After the first ten minutes I didn’t expect us to get to half time even. We've gave ourselves something to build on now. Managed to get a little possession towards the end of the half. Matt Tiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badaids Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Please ffs let’s just call it quits there? Palfy, chicagoblue and Bailey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 Just now, Palfy said: Alright Sir Alf what the fuck as Gana done that's so impressive. Seriously mate. Let it go. You’re bordering on insanity now. We’re talking about how poor Iwobi has been, and all you can see is Gana. Let it go mate.  For the record I think Gana has been pretty average. Not done anything of note. Not many of our players have done anything of any note. chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I think there has to be an argument for matching them up and going 5 at the back as we arent coping with their width and and its giving their 3 central attackers so much time on the ball to get the ball into their feet and pop it off again. They havent created many decent chances but they are getting into a lot of really good positions without finding a pass/shot. Gueye is about 5 yards off the pace in midfield, Onana isn't doing anywhere near enough and the way Doucoure is being used isnt working as they can easily play around his press. Gray and Iwobi arent offering anything and McNeil is going to have to be careful on a booking. badaids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 I don't think the performance that half was as bad as people are making out. We've offered very little going forward, but we've slowed the game down at every opportunity and tried to make it really difficult for Chelsea who look very sharp. If we can do this up until the last 10 minutes, we can have a go as more space opens up. chicagoblue and Shukes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Tiger Posted March 18 Report Share Posted March 18 1 minute ago, Aidan said: I don't think the performance that half was as bad as people are making out. We've offered very little going forward, but we've slowed the game down at every opportunity and tried to make it really difficult for Chelsea who look very sharp. If we can do this up until the last 10 minutes, we can have a go as more space opens up. First 10 minutes was absolutely dreadful then I thought it was fine chicagoblue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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