Replace Pedro and Willian with 2 better/more direct players and I think it will make a world of difference to us.

the day Bakayoko will be at the level of Kanté, trust me we'll reach phenomenal heights... Might take a year though

Do MOTD just show us at the end by habit at this point? 

1 hour ago, ScrubsLaneCFC said:

Do MOTD just show us at the end by habit at this point? 

Can't imagine the games against Everton and Brighton was that great for Chelsea fans let alone the neutrals 

Wasn't a great performance, but to get three points and keep a clean sheet is always a good thing.

United dropping more points was great as well.

11 hours ago, Famous CFC said:

Maybe this Marcus's way of saying I'm the main left back in Europe now enough of the Sandro talk. Marcus all day everyday. 

His goal doesn't disguise to me how limited he is at left wing back. He showed no attacking intent whatsoever, in the first half, content to recycle the ball back to the defence or midfield. Granted he has a terrific free kick on him and is a clever footballer but, his lack of pace and acceleration is a negative, especially in the Premier League. Moses was slightly better but, if we are to progress as a team, we need better than these two on the flanks.

We did enough to win, still not playing at the level Conte wanted, I believe. First half went like the WestHam, Everton game, fortunately the usual Combo done the trick. That's why we paid so much for Morata, he didn't do much today but did his job when the opportunity arrived. We are over reliant on Hazard, really fear for our chances if he's out. I really hate it when he had to go so deep and wide to get the ball, the midfield has to do better and let him get the ball at the other end.

We definitely need more power from somewhere. We need more goals from the midfield. 

The new faces are settling well though. Rudigier has been fine at the back and has a goid passing range.  Same for Christiansen. 

Baka missed some good shots but he has scored two goals and I feel he is starting to settle. 

Morata is good technically but his personality is a bit soft. He doesn’t come across as a leader, but he can do the job. 

It’s frustrating this season we are clearly not scoring enough goals. At least though the goals against is right up there. 

15 hours ago, Chelsbear said:

I read a few things on here about struggling with streams. This is going to be the case these days, you can't rely on free streams.

IPTV is the way to go, there's not one match I've missed this season through my provider and for the price of a months sky sub for a year it's excellent. Also got Chelsea TV which is great.

 

Who you with Bear? 

27 minutes ago, barak81 said:

Who you with Bear? 

I'm using cs-king, been a great service so far at £55 for 6 months.

Actually has a good cross on him, but seems far happier to pass it inside every time. Perhaps because he doesn't have the athleticism to beat his man, but then again, neither did Beckham, that didn't stop him crossing from deep.

16 hours ago, ScrubsLaneCFC said:

Do MOTD just show us at the end by habit at this point? 

They had to have it late,keep it short and sweet and not show much at all of our second goal to keep my ugly mug off the screen. 

10 hours ago, old git said:

His goal doesn't disguise to me how limited he is at left wing back. He showed no attacking intent whatsoever, in the first half, content to recycle the ball back to the defence or midfield. Granted he has a terrific free kick on him and is a clever footballer but, his lack of pace and acceleration is a negative, especially in the Premier League. Moses was slightly better but, if we are to progress as a team, we need better than these two on the flanks.

Alonso is first class. Pace isn't an issue with him as has a great footballing brain and a good delivery. Great shot on him as well, plus defensively smart also. Real, Barca and Bayern would be all over him. Glad he's ours. 

15 minutes ago, Famous CFC said:

Alonso is first class. Pace isn't an issue with him as has a great footballing brain and a good delivery. Great shot on him as well, plus defensively smart also. Real, Barca and Bayern would be all over him. Glad he's ours. 

TBF Real Madrid did have him, but they had some great LB as well & discarded MA - like you I am glad he is with us!!!

8 hours ago, barak81 said:

Who you with Bear? 

Clear Streams mate.

£60 a year all sports, films, TV and 3 pm kick offs. 

Been amazing this past six months with no issues at all. Honestly the best online service I've expierienced so far. 

Like most others they give you a free trial to see how you like it. I done a good few free ones and choose the one I liked best. I'd advise doing that

Edited December 27, 20178 yr by Chelsbear

Clear Streams mate.
£60 a year all sports, films, TV and 3 pm kick offs. 
Been amazing this past six months with no issues at all. Honestly the best online service I've expierienced so far. 
Like most others they give you a free trial to see how you like it. I done a good few free ones and choose the one I liked best. I'd advise doing that

Do you have a relationship with this company?

10 minutes ago, EmeraldBlue said:

Do you have a relationship with this company?

No just a customer. Someone I speak to on another football forum is a re seller for them so I always get a speedy answer if I have any problems and I've known him for a few years as met him at some Rangers games back in Glasgow. 

There are plenty IPTV going about so if I were looking id try as many as the free trials as you can to see what you prefer. Most give you a week or at worst 48 hours. 

I stay away from the social media ones who have loads on them because they seem to encounter various problems because of soaring memberships due to popularity online. 

I Was with sportsmania for about 2 and a half years but recently they have been pretty poor with all this VPN and Bitcoin rubbish so decided 6 months back to not extend and move on.

Edited December 27, 20178 yr by Chelsbear

11 hours ago, Famous CFC said:

Alonso is first class. Pace isn't an issue with him as has a great footballing brain and a good delivery. Great shot on him as well, plus defensively smart also. Real, Barca and Bayern would be all over him. Glad he's ours. 

He does Hazard no favours at all because of his pace. The world and his wife knows that he will not take a full back on so, his first thought is to give it inside to Hazard (or Willian), when he's further forward, so that they can create something. The opposing midfield are already doubling up on Hazard before he's even passed the ball, it's so obvious. Defensively he's sound enough but, I repeat, for us to progress from last season and not stand still, we need a more pace and invention on both flanks. 

7 hours ago, old git said:

He does Hazard no favours at all because of his pace. The world and his wife knows that he will not take a full back on so, his first thought is to give it inside to Hazard (or Willian), when he's further forward, so that they can create something. The opposing midfield are already doubling up on Hazard before he's even passed the ball, it's so obvious. Defensively he's sound enough but, I repeat, for us to progress from last season and not stand still, we need a more pace and invention on both flanks. 

Agree with what you are saying, of course Morata could run down the line to break up the marking on Hazard and receive the ball down the line and then release Hazard on the inside yet Morata would be out of the 'killing zone.'

Could see this working with Pedro or Willian if they read the move and supported Hazard then running into the box.

15 hours ago, Strider6003 said:

Agree with what you are saying, of course Morata could run down the line to break up the marking on Hazard and receive the ball down the line and then release Hazard on the inside yet Morata would be out of the 'killing zone.'

Could see this working with Pedro or Willian if they read the move and supported Hazard then running into the box.

When Morata does leave the penalty box, looking for the ball and space against packed defences, he's adequate at distributing the ball but that's all. Of course, he's looking to drag the centre backs from their comfort zone which is good from a central striker but, it's his first season in the Premier League and he's bound to learn a great deal. As much as I hate to say it, he might glance at some footage of Harry Kane's movement around the box. I think Willian and Pedro already support Hazard in that respect but, when you have a static wing back, Hazard and say Willian in a confined space, not to mention the opposing midfield bearing down on them, it get's very congested with space to play the ball, at a premium. Against packed defences, I'd much rather see Kenedy on the left although Conte doesn't seem to rate him that much. Perhaps Conte is a manager that doesn't want too much flair in the side, just good organisation and discipline from his players.

7 hours ago, old git said:

When Morata does leave the penalty box, looking for the ball and space against packed defences, he's adequate at distributing the ball but that's all. Of course, he's looking to drag the centre backs from their comfort zone which is good from a central striker but, it's his first season in the Premier League and he's bound to learn a great deal. As much as I hate to say it, he might glance at some footage of Harry Kane's movement around the box. I think Willian and Pedro already support Hazard in that respect but, when you have a static wing back, Hazard and say Willian in a confined space, not to mention the opposing midfield bearing down on them, it get's very congested with space to play the ball, at a premium. Against packed defences, I'd much rather see Kenedy on the left although Conte doesn't seem to rate him that much. Perhaps Conte is a manager that doesn't want too much flair in the side, just good organisation and discipline from his players.

Agree and with Hazard receiving the ball from Morata he would also need a midfield runner and one that ideally could receive a pass and also head the ball. Bakayoko has scored with his head though not sure I would call him a good header of the ball. 

We might get a better LWB this transfer period we might not if not I would like the above to become one of our attacking options like Azpi crossing for Morata.  Obviously to work the other players would need to know their positions to prevent a counter-attack.

At the moment we regularly see Hazard twisting and turning to avoid several defenders and skilfully conjuring a shot on target and it gets smothered out and comes to nothing. It lacks the surprise factor.

If we do use Kenedy I would like to see if Alonso could play LCB I think his offensive heading and free-kicks are a valuable asset to our continued success, yet would his lack of pace cost us also at LCB?

 

16 hours ago, Strider6003 said:

Agree and with Hazard receiving the ball from Morata he would also need a midfield runner and one that ideally could receive a pass and also head the ball. Bakayoko has scored with his head though not sure I would call him a good header of the ball. 

We might get a better LWB this transfer period we might not if not I would like the above to become one of our attacking options like Azpi crossing for Morata.  Obviously to work the other players would need to know their positions to prevent a counter-attack.

At the moment we regularly see Hazard twisting and turning to avoid several defenders and skilfully conjuring a shot on target and it gets smothered out and comes to nothing. It lacks the surprise factor.

If we do use Kenedy I would like to see if Alonso could play LCB I think his offensive heading and free-kicks are a valuable asset to our continued success, yet would his lack of pace cost us also at LCB?

 

Absolutely no problem to play Alonso at LCB for me as that's what I thought we bought him for! The play is mostly in front of him, so his lack of pace wouldn't be an issue, in fact, he'd probably be one of the speediest defensive backs in the Premier League!

On 27/12/2017 at 16:03, Munkworth said:

They had to have it late,keep it short and sweet and not show much at all of our second goal to keep my ugly mug off the screen. 

Were you seated near where the players celebrated or behind the goal? 

 

On 27/12/2017 at 01:24, Ernie_blue said:

Can't imagine the games against Everton and Brighton was that great for Chelsea fans let alone the neutrals 

Did you see some of the games they showed before us?