2 minutes ago, EdinburghBlue said:

Already had this argument with someone in his thread - if you look at the goals per minute - what you’ve just said is bollox. It was up there with the top strikers in the league. You’re entitled to your opinion even if the evidence doesn’t back it up.

That's fair enough, EB. In fairness, I hadn't seen the stats but it certainly felt like Abraham was inferior to Giroud. That's something I still believe regardless of the goals per minute numbers. Perhaps it was post-restart performances last season that influenced me.

That's not a red??

on what planet is that not a red lmao. clear goal scoring opportunity?!?! 

That was a sensational ball by Barkley by the way. What the f**k is the keeper doing. Centre half got him off the hook massively there.

Not a red then?

CHO has been given the opportunity to prove Frank wrong and he so far looked dire.

That was a comedy foul (assuming Abraham is alright). Shame about the free kick.

That's surely a red, he wasn't trying to win the ball, defender was on the other side as well with no chance of blocking the goal

CHO isn't earning points tonight so far ... 

Kova

Do they use VAR in the League Cup?

the cb ensured the goalie wasnt the last man.

Full on Schumacher there

 

Just now, TomCFC85 said:

CHO has been given the opportunity to prove Frank wrong and he so far looked dire.

Yep. His little flicks and step-overs mean f**k all to be honest.

Just now, Slojo said:

That's not a red??

If Christensen's was a red at the weekend, how can that one not be? 

That wasn't a red. They had a defender on the line covering. Regardless, stupid tackle from their goalkeeper.

Keeper saved by a defender tracking back behind him I reckon ...

plucky championship team away to PL opponents won't get the sending off

Willy should 100% be second choice behind Mendy. Kepa isn't at his level even.

And Wily should have started the season clearly.

Just now, SlantyTown said:

That's fair enough, EB. In fairness, I hadn't seen the stats but it certainly felt like Abraham was inferior to Giroud. That's something I still believe regardless of the goals per minute numbers. Perhaps it was post-restart performances last season that influenced me.

He certainly tailed off after the restart, I can’t argue with that. Giroud was also in good form at that point. They’re at completely different stages of their careers - Abraham is just starting out, Giroud is nearing the end - I would expect him to be the more rounded player of the two.

Just now, EdinburghBlue said:

That was a sensational ball by Barkley by the way.

Agreed. As always, Barkley is capable of the extraordinary when he doesn't have time to think.

Our midfield is so weak at defending. Barnsley have had 8 good chances here. If Kepa was in goal the game is 2-2 at least. 

2-0 flatters Chelsea that half. Barnsley have actually looked pretty decent going forward and we've been exposed at the back quite often. 

Really need to step it up in the second half. I'd like to see Havertz score a few more.

Just now, Sexyfootball said:

Keeper saved by a defender tracking back behind him I reckon ...

Isn't that still a red though. you need 2 players covering. Else last man would never be a thing because the goalkeeper is always there covering.

How’s that not denying a goal scoring opportunity, he was about to head it over the keeper 

1 minute ago, SlantyTown said:

That wasn't a red. They had a defender on the line covering. Regardless, stupid tackle from their goalkeeper.

Eh I don't know, Tammy is getting to that all day long, but I know they don't judge it by that. Either way, keeper got lucky as f**k there.