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Chelsea vs WBA - Match Thread
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 (14-01-2016, 16:51)Latecomer Wrote: I was at the game last night. Some observations: That's a massive statement to make (and fair play, it's your view) but I don't think many Baggies fans would countenance letting him go. I know I wouldn't. 
14-01-2016, 17:03
A draw was probably a fair result - Chelsea had the better chances........
Stats show Chelski had 2 shots Chelsea still haven't won back-to-back league games this season, last doing so in May 2015. The Blues have conceded two or more goals in 12 fixtures this season, twice as many as in the whole of last season. West Brom avoided defeat at Stamford Bridge for only the second time in the Premier League. They have drawn twice and lost eight times at Chelsea. The Blues scored with their only shot on target in the first half and had just two in the whole game. DD 
Ubique.
well that wasn't bad was it :-) gutsy performance all round and having seen the highlights I'd agree we went toe to toe with them as TP said. I'd like to say we are seeing a more attacking approach because this was what TP had in mind all along. Sort your defence out first then you can start venturing forward with a bit more purpose. After all this is what he did with Palace because he had the wingers. On that point I am really seeing a difference in that department Sess has been very strong McClean? well the more the opposition boo him the more effort he seems to put in and he's getting up and down that left wing with pace and strength I like his attitude when he sticks to his football. Gardner too deserves a mention, cracking goal and never goes missing imo harshly slated by some. This was always going to take time but I think we're starting to see the best out of most of our players as time goes on and I'm sticking with my initial gut feeling about TP being good for us right now. Incidentally I ignored this match in favour of a night out and it paid dividends again. I did accidentally load bbc sport just as chelsea scored the second and quickly switched off till I got home later and there it was 2-2 ;-) Final thought I expected us to lose this seeing as chelsea are starting to improve under new coach and if that had been the case we'd have dropped to 14th as results went with a possibility of 15th if norwich had managed a convincing victory and chelsea had walloped us. Ever the pessimist I'm very pleased it worked out ok in the end.
(14-01-2016, 17:02)aries22 Wrote:(14-01-2016, 16:51)Latecomer Wrote: I was at the game last night. Some observations: absolutely not. Morrison is a very decent player for us. Pundits were saying losing Morrison was a big blow for Albion because of his creativity which they said you won't get from Gardner. Although he also said what you do get from Gardner however is a cracking striker of the ball and boy was he right on that score :-) 
14-01-2016, 20:47
Thought it was a decent performance and to be honest, we were probably the better side.
Just what was needed after the dross that was served up at the weekend. We certainly created more real opportunities and their second goal was very lucky. However, probably a fair result given that Yacob was lucky to stay on the pitch. Only disappointment was us not playing for a win at the end. Felt we had them on the ropes and should've gone for the win and certainly put corners into the box rather than holding onto the ball near the corner flag. Hopefully we can expect a similar performance on Saturday.
15-01-2016, 12:32
yeah I appreciate most people feel differently about Mozza - all my family for one.
My own view is that he is undoubtedly a good footballer, he's had great spells for us but that, overall, he isn't consistent enough. I feel like at times he has coasted by based on a couple of worldies every other season. He is one of the highest earners at the club. We know that wages are the barrier to us signing new players, not transfer fees, as we have a very high income:wages ratio (one of the highest I believe). I feel like he is a good players but that we should try and offload some of the higher earners now to give us room to go to the next level. I think that is probably what happened with Mulumbu too. I'm not saying he isn't good or that, if we had more money I wouldn't keep him, but for me I just feel like we need to move on now and free up space in the wage bill
15-01-2016, 13:07
(15-01-2016, 12:32)Latecomer Wrote: yeah I appreciate most people feel differently about Mozza - all my family for one. Fair play for putting your opinion across. In a way I agree with you. Although a good player and a great servant to the club, there is better out there. It's not like he is being raved about like Mahrez at Leicester. However saying this I would like to see him stay at the club, For us to really step up to the next level we need to sign at least 3 top level signings to make the statement that we are going for it! 
16-01-2016, 09:43
Trouble is Devwakey, we won't ever make three real top level signings. Not in my lifetime anyway. We'll settle for mediocre 6ft 6in thugs and hope one or two work out.
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