Chelsea post match 1-3

[Lichfieldfox.]

After the embarrassment vs Blackburn and Soton Brendan said he was playing something along the lines of those who show passion....then takes off Daka and Mendy who showed skill, work rate  and passion for Tete and Soumare. I could not believe what I was seeing today.  

[turtmcfly]

12 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Im off out to watch an evening of boxing ‘down town’. Probably a good thing before the FT playground gang spark up.

I’d say one thing first though. Get yersens a decent stream and watch the games before you post in the match thread.

Anyone suggesting that Souttar had had ‘a solid game’ today clearly hadn’t done that. Chelsea scored three, VAR chalked another two off and this was a side who, before today, had scored sod-all in 6/7 league games.

We WUZ wide open at the back. The only thing I’d add is that Big Dan was worse and Faes was worse still.

If Rodgers doesn’t sort out the defensive side of our game, we will be relegated. Of that I have no doubt.

Anyway, at fear of saying ‘I told you so’, over and out and have a decent evening.

 

Hmmm

 

Edited 11 March 2023 by turtmcfly

[StriderHiryu]

Just now, turtmcfly said:

 

We were on top. Maybe one change to tweak it/turn the screw slightly would make sense. Three just smacked of him have decided 10 minutes earlier and refusing to take into account what was happening on the pitch. 

 

Potter changed Chelsea to a back 4 to respond to our change of shape. So it had Potter concerned enough to do something about it.

 

I agree we were on top, so making the change at that point probably wasn't needed. But then if he makes no changes and we lose, people will say he didn't change things fast enough.

 

I am personally not the biggest fan of XG, but these are the stats from this match:

 

 

We made enough chances to get something, but our defence cost us -  always a potential problem when playing a high line. We aren't getting it right, meaning it's too easy to get in behind and get high quality chances as a result.

 

FWIW, I am not supporting the manager. 16 defeats in 26 games would see any manager sacked. Doesn't matter if it was Fergie, Klopp or Guardiola. Ranieri was sacked for much less, and he won us a Premier League title.

 

[5waller5]

12 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

Im off out to watch an evening of boxing ‘down town’. Probably a good thing before the FT playground gang spark up.

I’d say one thing first though. Get yersens a decent stream and watch the games before you post in the match thread.

Anyone suggesting that Souttar had had ‘a solid game’ today clearly hadn’t done that. Chelsea scored three, VAR chalked another two off and this was a side who, before today, had scored sod-all in 6/7 league games.

We WUZ wide open at the back. The only thing I’d add is that Big Dan was worse and Faes was worse still.

If Rodgers doesn’t sort out the defensive side of our game, we will be relegated. Of that I have no doubt.

Anyway, at fear of saying ‘I told you so’, over and out and have a decent evening.

 

Have you ever posted anything else?

 

[Thequickbrownfox]

I honestly think that I enjoyed the 2007/08 season more. Now that's certainly saying something!

[BigMicky]

7 minutes ago, ARTY_FOX said:

A poor system and game plan cost us. 

So the two chances from 3 yards out don't 

matter? The Chilwell goal should be saved, that doesnt matter? Any one of those three and its a totally different game regardless of game plan or formation

[Mark_w]

Where’s Fer Nino when you need him?

[squidsworth]

Well, I gave some big shout for Rodgers out, I was the only one. Everyone looked at me as if I was weird, just shows no one give a crap what happens to us anymore. Shit club, and fanbase.

 

[FLAN]

The 3 players least likely to dig in and fight all coming on together. Nice one Brendan 

[Raj]

Abit of our club died today.

Fans cant even be bothered to call for the manager...its over....switch the lights off..

[Itsthejoeker]

2 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

Potter changed Chelsea to a back 4 to respond to our change of shape. So it had Potter concerned enough to do something about it.

 

I agree we were on top, so making the change at that point probably wasn't needed. But then if he makes no changes and we lose, people will say he didn't change things fast enough.

 

I am personally not the biggest fan of XG, but these are the stats from this match:

 

 

We made enough chances to get something, but our defence cost us -  always a potential problem when playing a high line. We aren't getting it right, meaning it's too easy to get in behind and get high quality chances as a result.

 

FWIW, I am not supporting the manager. 16 defeats in 26 games would see any manager sacked. Doesn't matter if it was Fergie, Klopp or Guardiola. Ranieri was sacked for much less, and he won us a Premier League title.

 

I’d imagine 0.8 of that xG is KDH being on the goal line and scuffing it. Perez got murdered for a harder chance than that. 

[justfoxes]

After that interview he sounded like he knew he’s on a knifes edge sounds like he’s given up yes he’s telling us what we want to hear about his job to get things right, then when asked about some fans calling for him to go he knew he’s on his way soon if he’s to go he needs to go now whilst we have a break after Brentford time for a change I believe it needs to be whilst we still mathematically have a chance of staying up !

[Bordersfox]

I was walking to the pub after that dross and, despite the snow being totally gone, this poor sod was still standing.  It reminded me of me after their third goal.  

[adejo92]

I'm sorry, but if we get relegated, I'd blame Top more than I would Rodgers.

 

Rodgers is doing his job.  If he's not doing it correctly,  or well enough,  then Top should take action.

 

It's not down to Rodgers to resign and give up his income.

 

Top is absolutely clueless and has made the club a mockery.

[Leeds Fox]

3 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

Potter changed Chelsea to a back 4 to respond to our change of shape. So it had Potter concerned enough to do something about it.

 

I agree we were on top, so making the change at that point probably wasn't needed. But then if he makes no changes and we lose, people will say he didn't change things fast enough.

 

I am personally not the biggest fan of XG, but these are the stats from this match:

 

 

We made enough chances to get something, but our defence cost us -  always a potential problem when playing a high line. We aren't getting it right, meaning it's too easy to get in behind and get high quality chances as a result.

 

FWIW, I am not supporting the manager. 16 defeats in 26 games would see any manager sacked. Doesn't matter if it was Fergie, Klopp or Guardiola. Ranieri was sacked for much less, and he won us a Premier League title.

 

I’m all for making changes when we’re being over-run/outplayed. Today we were well in the game, had some chances and he went and nullified us.

 

Personally, I’d have been happy with no major changes and go for it at 2-1 down. If we’d done that and lost 3-1, fair enough. 

[Mark_w]

1 minute ago, Bordersfox said:

I was walking to the pub after that dross and, despite the snow being totally gone, this poor sod was still standing.  It reminded me of me after their third goal.  

Or Danny Ward for the 2nd (I haven’t watched it back, sorry if that’s harsh, feel free to substitute whichever goals were his fault in)

[An Sionnach]

We have no CBs who can play a high line , yet we do. In a different system they are decent players but Rodgers refuses to see it. The high press demands a high line so something has to give.

[justfoxes]

3 minutes ago, Bordersfox said:

I was walking to the pub after that dross and, despite the snow being totally gone, this poor sod was still standing.  It reminded me of me after their third goal.  

And Brendan still at Leicester !!

[ARTY_FOX]

4 minutes ago, BigMicky said:

So the two chances from 3 yards out don't 

matter? The Chilwell goal should be saved, that doesnt matter? Any one of those three and its a totally different game regardless of game plan or formation

No the chilwell goal isn't relevant. We all know ward isn't good enough yet he persists with him. As for the 2 chances that didn't go on you can point to Chelsea playing through us with relative ease over and over again and argue they should have scored more. Disallowed goals not included. 

[Ryy]

Rodgers: “The beauty is that it’s in our hands where we finish”

[ozvaldo]

Put £20 on us to finish bottom last week. 
If we do, that’s £820 back. (Paddy Power).
Honestly think we’ll spiral down now. 
We’re shit. 
 

[RumbleFox]

I like to feel I’m one of the more rational posters on here. And I can’t remember ever calling for a manager’s head. I even defended Puel and thought we should have given him more time but Brendan needs to go right now. And if he doesn’t then Top has to start taking a lot of the blame too. 

[Bordersfox]

1 minute ago, Mark_w said:

Or Danny Ward for the 2nd (I haven’t watched it back, sorry if that’s harsh, feel free to substitute whichever goals were his fault in)

I don't need to watch it back.  Absolutely dire.  He did make that excellent save as well but overall why, why is he still in goal for us? 

[Bats8711]

6 minutes ago, Itsthejoeker said:

I’d imagine 0.8 of that xG is KDH being on the goal line and scuffing it. Perez got murdered for a harder chance than that. 

To be fair - Perez' actually was an easier chance somehow

Edited 11 March 2023 by Bats8711

[StriderHiryu]

1 minute ago, Itsthejoeker said:

I’d imagine 0.8 of that xG is KDH being on the goal line and scuffing it. Perez got murdered for a harder chance than that. 

Probably, that was a gilt edge chance. But even if that goal is scored, that makes it 2-2. We concede way too many goals. First two today were really bad ones, first one is not being switched on after clearing an initial corner and the second one is poor game management and bad keeping. TBH even the third one was preventable, but they got in behind so many times, that sooner or later one was going to go in.

 

Our games against teams around us will define if we stay up or not. That last game against West Ham has relegation decider for both teams written all over it.