Boston Blue 351 Posted July 23 3 hours ago, Davey Baby said: Drinkwater and Baka are gone. We need buyers...….. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robdog 6,921 Posted July 23 1 hour ago, Dixons said: Nobody has ever doubted he has enough technical ability on the ball to be a good player. We're (his critics) are just screaming out for him to do something with it when he has it. not to be a busta, here is Tammy's goal Sounds better in Espanol IMHO 2 Strider6003 and DidierDrogbalala reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterWhiteCFC 361 Posted July 23 Just listening to frank after the match, the man is built to be a manager, he knows how to talk, he is highly intelligent, socially competent, he says all the right things, compare that with the moody mumbling scouser, what a difference you could see that from when they were both getting pundit gigs as well 1 The Don Antonio reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterWhiteCFC 361 Posted July 23 4 hours ago, Davey Baby said: RLC, Rudiger, Kante and CHO may have something to say about that. For me the transformation of RLC last season is still sinking in when I see his name I think of him as one of our big players, him and CHO are like 2 good signings, love or hate Sarri, these players certainly improved greatly under him 7 The Don Antonio, Brutos, Argo and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWall 872 Posted July 23 16 minutes ago, WalterWhiteCFC said: For me the transformation of RLC last season is still sinking in when I see his name I think of him as one of our big players, him and CHO are like 2 good signings, love or hate Sarri, these players certainly improved greatly under him Good point Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strider6003 2,378 Posted July 23 7 hours ago, big blue said: Pressing has been very tenacious, its probably the only benefit to not having hazard. We look solid enough at the back, and our we have moved the ball from back front very well at times. The only real issue is the final 3rd, which is of no surprise, i think we will generally struggle to score goals this season. Its not that we dont create chances, we just dont seem clinical enough, which has been the case for a coille of seasons now. Maybe someone like CHO, Tammy, or Pulisic will rectify this as the season progresses. I think Bats might become a special player for us in the last 15 mins of a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robdog 6,921 Posted July 23 Busquets got hurt trying to stay with Mount today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefBlueCFC 319 Posted July 23 I know we shouldn't look to much into preseason matches (except when we lose 4-1 to New York Red Bulls U16 squad). But that was a solid response to losing the first match. I didn't watch the match as it was on at 5:30 am here. Heard we had some solid performances that give you a good feeling in your midsection. What are we thinking Lampard's primary formation and squad is going to be? Was it 4-2-3-1 today to start? Tammy up top with Pulisic, Pedro and Mount behind him and Kova and Jorginho as the back 2 playing 60+? Does it seem like that might be the way he is leaning to start the season? Obviously Willian isn't back yet but I heard that they don't expect him back until early August which I would think would mean he is coming off the bench to start the season until he is fully fit and ready to go. IDK, I'm really taking a stab in the dark based on a few things I've read on the Twitter, here and WAGNH... so take my thoughts with a grain of salt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robdog 6,921 Posted July 23 8 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said: What are we thinking Lampard's primary formation and squad is going to be? Was it 4-2-3-1 today to start? Tammy up top with Pulisic, Pedro and Mount behind him and Kova and Jorginho that is right & in the 2nd half Chelsea played the 442 Diamond with Ross Da Boss as the AM - btw Barca were just starting their pre-season & they were w/out Messi, Coutinho & Suarez - IMHO that is a big difference in squads & one could tell Barca was off the boil a bit - still good performance for SFL's Chelsea & a great boost in confidence for the club 1 chiefBlueCFC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Argo 3,321 Posted July 23 17 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said: I know we shouldn't look to much into preseason matches (except when we lose 4-1 to New York Red Bulls U16 squad). But that was a solid response to losing the first match. I didn't watch the match as it was on at 5:30 am here. Heard we had some solid performances that give you a good feeling in your midsection. Results shouldn't be taken completely seriously (say for example if we conceded 3 goals after we sent the scratch side on and lost 3-1 i'd still feel happy because we "won" 1-0 with the first choice lineup) but performances can definitely give you an idea of what's to come. I called a sh*t season in 2015/16 during pre season (although i never thought it would have been as bad as it actually turned out), it was clear just watching the pre season games that something was seriously seriously wrong. 1 chiefBlueCFC reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiefBlueCFC 319 Posted July 23 26 minutes ago, robdog said: that is right & in the 2nd half Chelsea played the 442 Diamond with Ross Da Boss as the AM - btw Barca were just starting their pre-season & they were w/out Messi, Coutinho & Suarez - IMHO that is a big difference in squads & one could tell Barca was off the boil a bit - still good performance for SFL's Chelsea & a great boost in confidence for the club Its good to see the fluidity with the formation depending on who's on the pitch, instead of a standard formation regardless. I knew Messi wasn't with Barca yet but didn't correlate that with Coutinho and Suarez also being in the Copa America. I think I'm more excited to here the positivity being said about Mount, Zouma, Tammy etc. Hopefully they continue to play well and give Lampard the kind of headaches that are good, tough squad decisions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big blue 4,828 Posted July 23 Looking like 4231 at the moment, but its difficult to predict with kante curently unavailable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dixons 216 Posted July 23 6 hours ago, Sindre said: Would you say he did something with it today? I didn't see the game. However, i gather he played well in a deeper role than last year. I doubt he'll ever create or score enough goals when played higher up, so we might finally have found the best/good position for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erskblue 5,852 Posted July 24 I'm happy with beating Barcelona and yes, I know it's a pre season work out. However, to me anyway. It is a pleasant, positive step in the right direction. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valerie 10,014 Posted July 24 BTW what was that trophy Azpi was lugging around after the match? It had escaped my attention our friendlies were part of a tournament. Still, Frank's first silverware as a manager Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remy10 191 Posted July 24 4 hours ago, Valerie said: BTW what was that trophy Azpi was lugging around after the match? It had escaped my attention our friendlies were part of a tournament. Still, Frank's first silverware as a manager The 'Rakuten Cup' apparently, which is glorious because they're Barcas sponsor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valerie 10,014 Posted July 24 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Remy10 said: The 'Rakuten Cup' apparently, which is glorious because they're Barcas sponsor Oooooh, another mug celebrating our latest trophy on its way to my kitchen cabinet soon, I expect Edited July 24 by Valerie 1 coco reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coco 11,904 Posted July 24 24 minutes ago, Remy10 said: The 'Rakuten Cup' apparently, which is glorious because they're Barcas sponsor Our sponsor Yokohama Tires will be overjoyed, especially as we won the cup at their home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coco 11,904 Posted July 24 13 minutes ago, Valerie said: Oooooh, another mug celebrating our latest trophy on its way to my kitchen cabinet soon, I expect You may need an acrow prop for this beauty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dixons 216 Posted July 24 West Ham would have a parade if they won that. 3 @nkits, The Don Antonio and Drogba Legend reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalterWhiteCFC 361 Posted July 27 Atletico absolutely humiliated Real Madrid, hazard looks lost he is so used to everyone feeding the ball through him, had a decent assist but this game and the Munich game hardly knew he was on the pitch, reckon he should have stayed where he was ? Real are miles behind city and Liverpool, I know it’s preseason but they look sh*te, this late in preseason conceding 7 goals, cheeky 4 from Diego then a straight red too ? 1 evissy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozboy 566 Posted July 27 27 minutes ago, WalterWhiteCFC said: Atletico absolutely humiliated Real Madrid, hazard looks lost he is so used to everyone feeding the ball through him, had a decent assist but this game and the Munich game hardly knew he was on the pitch, reckon he should have stayed where he was ? Real are miles behind city and Liverpool, I know it’s preseason but they look sh*te, this late in preseason conceding 7 goals, cheeky 4 from Diego then a straight red too ? It’s off topic but I agree. Hopeless. In my view Zidane is exhibit A for the good player doesn’t mean good manager. It has to be said that inter under conte look good for their level of talent and without a striker. More to the point ManU have looked well ahead of last season and spurs will be there or thereabouts. Athletics looked great today but real made them look good. Costa couldn’t miss and showed pace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evissy 4,112 Posted July 27 It’s off topic but I agree. Hopeless. In my view Zidane is exhibit A for the good player doesn’t mean good manager. It has to be said that inter under conte look good for their level of talent and without a striker. More to the point ManU have looked well ahead of last season and spurs will be there or thereabouts. Athletics looked great today but real made them look good. Costa couldn’t miss and showed pace. Zidane won 3 Champions Leagues in a row for Real. They are in a sort of transition if you can call it that for Real. Missing Ronaldo is not an easy thing to fix. Looks like Bale is going out as well to China to earn 1 million euros per week! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chi blue 2,546 Posted July 27 Well don't know about anyone else, but can't wait till Reading away tomorrow, 10/12 long weeks since going to Leicester away final game of season, and since then we won UEFA cup, and that bloke has cleared off back to Italy and we have Frank installed as manager and looks like youth are being given a chance and we haven't got all the bullsh*t transfer crap going around as well. Hopefully Frank will get a huge welcome from the Chelsea hordes tomorrow. 1 Strider6003 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munkworth 4,479 Posted July 27 Just now, chi blue said: Well don't know about anyone else, but can't wait till Reading away tomorrow, 10/12 long weeks since going to Leicester away final game of season, and since then we won UEFA cup, and that bloke has cleared off back to Italy and we have Frank installed as manager and looks like youth are being given a chance and we haven't got all the bullsh*t transfer crap going around as well. Hopefully Frank will get a huge welcome from the Chelsea hordes tomorrow. I’m currently sat at work bored as f**k thinking this time tomorrow I’ll be on my way to Reading. Time to sneak off to the gym on company time me thinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites