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Why are we so shocking at defending set pieces. Three crosses three goals. Alonso and Azpi have been particularly hopeless this half both in defence and in attack. Emerson had to play this game.

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Unbelievable. 🤦‍♂️

Tbh as soon as i wrote that last bit i wasent sure why. Pedro has always been a great professional. I think what i meant to say, especially in regards to him was that this season will prob be his last with us as a starting winger. I see him prob playing more of a bit part next year and as this season ends. And youre completely right that the experience he brings at the highest level, as well as dedication and hard work, he will be needed in helping to shape these young boys as a person to aspire to, both on and off the pitch.

Was at the game, he had a great game. I really dont know what game you were watching but i assume youre a troll.

Just got back from the game, one of the best matches ive been to at the Bridge, and i think its down the the feel good factor of the academy products. Gilmour was absolutely unreal. Like the kid was just brilliant, eveything he did was just perfect. He gets the ball and pings it first time, inch perfect and that isnt just easy passes, through balls everything. He was so composed and confident. Reece James, joint man of the match for me. The guy is solid at the back and great going forward. Was literally the perfect performance. Yet again so composed, and so much confidence. 2 assists and a goal, and a teenager outmuscling grown men. Hes fast, strong,technically good, and ultimately has great end product. Marc Guehi, again extremely impressed with this kid. Like the other two what impressed me was their supreme confidence and composure on their full debuts. He didnt put a foot wrong and put in a great performance. Alonso put in a good enough performance, and zouma had one of his better day. I thought pedro was decent in midfield, and barkley was good but very very frustrating too. The amount of jeers from the crowd anytime he did anything wrong makes me think he wont be with us much longer. I thought batshuayi put in a very good performance, he looked so hungry and its clear he has always been a goalscorer, but his link up play and desire was very good. The two wingers were a little disappointing, hudson didnt have his best game tbh and missed a few sitters but ultimately he scored again, and pulisic was very quiet, i expected him to grab his chance more. As for the subs i was impressed with that left back maatsen, the way he was bombing up and down the wing with his electric pace. Anjorin seemed decent too, a little bit big and clumsy at times, but these two are 17 and hopefully will have very bright futures. Its just such exciting time at the bridge, but one thing to take away is i see a lot of the older players playing their last season. I cant see how pedro and willian will be there next season, we have already got rid of luiz which was a few seasons too late. But with all the young talent coming through, the older ones will seriously need to up their games or be ousted.

For me is he is a must start. Last year in the limited games he played he was very impressive, and he along with Rudiger is our best defender. I really dont think he gets the credit he deserves from a lot of our fans. Its also good that he has come through our academy albeit at a much later age than the english lads.

So happy for the win, a deserved win. Tammy with a great performance, and a great goal by mount. Thought the goals we gave away were poor, especially the second as Zouma was flatfooted, and Kepa should of probably saved that. Now onto Var. I honestly do believe we as a club need to make a stand, because its just constant with us getting screwed. That clown Walton as many of you saw even tried to justify all 4 wrong decisions by VAR, and im glad he got shut down. But the worrying thing was all 4 decisions were against us. Its hard as it is us battling to get a win, but it dont help when theres a clear vendetta against us. The first goal was not in a different phase of play, it led to their goal, the Azpi challenge was a clear penalty and they didnt even bother to look at it, the giroud goal was a bit 50/50 but seeing as the ref actually gave the goal, they choose that moment to step in and correct it. And finally that was a clear clear stamp on mount, nowhere near the ball, and hes clearly put his foot into him. And they say nothing to see here. Like i imagine Frank to stay dignified and not even mention it, but thank f BT sport made a big enough deal about it, because these things are continually being swept under the rug. And the nerve of that Norwich manager saying we were faking cramps, who the hell does he think.he is. Anyway first win and im delighted

Any links guy, xxx

Thanks pal

Any links for the game?

The rest, well

Christensen needs to be starting, hes been our best defender in preseason

Christensen and Rudiger are definitely are starting 2 centre backs, with Zouma excellent cover. Hes now starting for the best national team in the world, exciting times.

Really hope he has a horrid time there, fans turn on him like they do at that hellhole, and hes coming back to us next summer. It will also be a lesson hopefully to all those other players who say its their dream and want to leave us. As for the player, hes the best ive seen in my lifetime. Hes carried us to more or less all our recent successes and cups and what a guy he seems off the pitch. Its hard seeing him leave and was even harder reading his message. I dont think any Chelsea fan can thank him enough for all hes done for us. And i know its not the time, but to think how many people were saying mid season we should sell him because he doesnt fit sarris style and system, pathetic. Anyway thanks Eden, i can only hope you will return one day.