4 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

Isn't in funny, top managers can't keep their job at Chelsea yet now that we find one we have to be paranoid he will leave, I wasn't worried about the rumours as it makes no sense top club doing great why leave, then you find out he is missing his family and is a devoted family man, inter bought by Chinese billionaire who wants to buy ronaldo and messi, maybe the prospect of being reunited with his family with a bottomless war chest and a rebuild project in his home country, and 10 mil a year for doing it....that might just turn his head 

I believe Conte has said before that his family will join him in London in the summer but they wanted their daughter to finish her academic year at her current school.

3 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I agree with Carragher, give Alonso the goal, Azpilicueta the assist and Fabregas the assist for Costa's goal. Deflections shouldn't cost someone an assist or goal.

Fabregas is looking for his 6th 10+ assist season, to become the first player to do so. Would be cruel to not award what was basically putting a 1 on 1 on a plate for Costa. In the second half he will just have to create some they can't find a reason to not award.

Edited May 8, 20179 yr by Stim

3 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

How does Fabregas not get an assist for that? Surely that can't be right? It was a slight clip, its 100% still his assist.

Stupid isn't it ? The Premier League rules should follow their Fantasy Football game rules. A deflection from the defender still counts as an assist in their Fantasy Football game.

I absolutely love Alonso, still can't believe what a revelation he's been. When we signed him I was like what were we thinking? So happy to be wrong, he's become one of my favourites in this team,

Greedy I know but I want more goals second half

Just now, EdinburghBlue said:

I believe Conte has said before that his family will join him in London in the summer but they wanted their daughter to finish her academic year at her current school.

That would be a releif 

Conte's wife and daughter at the game tonight - he's going nowhere, they're moving to London

1 minute ago, EdinburghBlue said:

I believe Conte has said before that his family will join him in London in the summer but they wanted their daughter to finish her academic year at her current school.

That is what I heard too.

Make this 5 and our goal difference equals Tottenhams. Wont be relevant, but top in every aspect would be nice. 

Good to see common sense with Alonso being given the goal.

Edited May 8, 20179 yr by Scott Harris

Ohhh close Pedro!

Good start

5 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

Isn't in funny, top managers can't keep their job at Chelsea yet now that we find one we have to be paranoid he will leave, I wasn't worried about the rumours as it makes no sense top club doing great why leave, then you find out he is missing his family and is a devoted family man, inter bought by Chinese billionaire who wants to buy ronaldo and messi, maybe the prospect of being reunited with his family with a bottomless war chest and a rebuild project in his home country, and 10 mil a year for doing it....that might just turn his head 

I dont see Conte leaving. it is just the media trying to sell a story. In his recent interview he talks about the future ,improving the team even if we win the league because we have lost legends, doesnt sound like a man leaving to me.

Pedro has a wicked shot on him like.

I actually have high hopes about Boro at the start of the season. With the way they played last season. Now I'm stunned asking what went wrong.

Has boro ever played against a side that utilizes wingplay before?  My goodness it's completely open down the flanks

Middlesbrough's mistake in the first half was very apparent: they allowed Cesc too much time on the ball. I guess Steve Agnew didn't get the note

2 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

Pedro has a wicked shot on him like.

Unsung hero. Silent operator. 

2 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

“If you ask me if my family is missing me, honestly, I have to say yes, they are. It’s not easy to stay alone, and live this experience with my family still in Italy, either. But I hope to live this experience with my family next season.”

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2017/mar/04/antonio-conte-chelsea-extend-stay

JFH is at the Bridge too. Is there a reunion on tonight? [emoji3]

Brace yourselves folks, JFH in the stands as well, it's now a 3 horse race for the Chelsea managers job.

Edited May 8, 20179 yr by EdinburghBlue

2-0, they're still parking the bus..okay.

Edited May 8, 20179 yr by Floyd25

Will we see a yellow card for a Boro player tonight or do they need to break someone's leg first?

That's a bad tackle on Diego Costa.

Ref lol