14-01-2016, 16:51
I was at the game last night. Some observations:
- We took the game to Chelsea from the off and looked the better team for much of the game
- A draw was probably a fair result - Chelsea had the better chances
- Willian and Costa were both outstanding
- As was Fletcher
- Evans, Dawson, Rondon all performed very well
- Our first touch let us down at times
- We could have easily had a couple more goals
- We didn't play long-ball football despite what Courtois said. The only time we really knocked it long was when we were under the cosh and defenders were making clearances. Generally we tried to pass the ball out of the back four - sometimes a little too much!
- If we play like that against Southampton we will beat them
- Fans were great (as per usual)
- Yacob, Olsson, McClean all looked like they were going to get sent off
... As did Costa
- We didn't put in a single good corner all game. Brunt couldn't beat the first man, Sess and Gards played it too close to the keeper - disappointing from all!
- We look very dangerous from set pieces - TP and coaches deserve credit for some very inventive plays - this isn't just "lump it in the box"
- I wouldn't start Morrison in the league - I don't like him in this WBA side and would let him go end of the season.