26 minutes ago, Frankfurter said:

I have a season ticket at both Chelsea (since 1976) and Brighton. I only go to Brighton if it doesn't clash with a Chelsea home game.

Potter didn't take Brighton to a very very good style. He took them from Hughton's very cautious defensive football to a more possession based approach. However, there was rarely any speed in the passing or good movement off the ball which Brighton fans are seeing now with Robeeto de Zerbi. Potter's possession football is what we saw a lot of tonight. The ball is knocked about in defence, played to a wide man, returned if there is no easy pass on, before somebody gets fed up and lumps it forward. 

Brighton are now encouraged to take players on in attacking situations and are not afraid to have a shot at goal. The improvement of players there eg. March and the fact that players are given a chance eg. Mitoma has been notable since Potter left.

Potter has a ready made excuse at Chelsea because of all the new players and, admittedly,  injuries. If he's still here in a year's time I wonder what the explanation will be when we're still watching the same tedious football.

Very concerning. 

For me it was the wrong team. I’d not be starting ziyech. He just gives the ball away too much and hardly has a goal in him. And if mudryk had a cold then don’t start home either. There is no question we looked better with sterling and madueke on. 
 

gallagher looks fine once he gets a bit further forward and Enzo was pretty solid. Enzo looked class even in the wrong position  

in fact, yes they had a couple chances but really our  defence was good, and Brighton are a reasonable team. We should be winning but not by much. 

There were more bad passes than I would like, possibly reflecting too much mental pressure. Mount likely knows he’s off form in danger of being dropped and trying too hard. 
 

honestly I’m not anti potter but I’m not sure he’s the right coach for this team. Really we must be capable of scoring two goals a game. Gallagher, Auba, havertz and especially sterling all have good goal scoring records but now it’s like not happening. 

the team has a lot of effort but no collective sel belief. When Ireland scored against Australia in a rugby semi final a few years back to lead with 4 minutes to go the Australian team just went straight back and scored their own match winner. This team just doesn’t have the mentality, and that is on the coach. Arizzabalaga had a good game. 

8 minutes ago, ozboy said:

For me it was the wrong team. 

How many times have we said that about a Potter starting 11 and/or his subs?

 

10 minutes ago, ozboy said:

in fact, yes they had a couple chances but really our  defence was good, and Brighton are a reasonable team. 

A couple of chances? Brighton put 4 past us mate 😉

2 hours ago, TimesUpPotter said:

Howe was hired by the team Rock Bottom of the league

 

When did Howe join Norwich? They were pretty much bottom all season. 

2 hours ago, Frankfurter said:

I have a season ticket at both Chelsea (since 1976) and Brighton. I only go to Brighton if it doesn't clash with a Chelsea home game.

Potter didn't take Brighton to a very very good style. He took them from Hughton's very cautious defensive football to a more possession based approach. However, there was rarely any speed in the passing or good movement off the ball which Brighton fans are seeing now with Robeeto de Zerbi. Potter's possession football is what we saw a lot of tonight. The ball is knocked about in defence, played to a wide man, returned if there is no easy pass on, before somebody gets fed up and lumps it forward. 

Brighton are now encouraged to take players on in attacking situations and are not afraid to have a shot at goal. The improvement of players there eg. March and the fact that players are given a chance eg. Mitoma has been notable since Potter left.

Potter has a ready made excuse at Chelsea because of all the new players and, admittedly,  injuries. If he's still here in a year's time I wonder what the explanation will be when we're still watching the same tedious football.

De Zerbi truly is an excellent tactician, a clear upgrade.

People can argue all day about how Potter laid the foundation etc but there are Chelsea fans out there in total denial in regards to obvious and clear tactical changes De Zerbi has implemented. 

6 minutes ago, Term_X said:

De Zerbi truly is an excellent tactician, a clear upgrade.

People can argue all day about how Potter laid the foundation etc but there are Chelsea fans out there in total denial in regards to obvious and clear tactical changes De Zerbi has implemented. 

Aren't they Just.

Edited February 4, 20233 yr by axman2526

Alright it wasn't great but it could have been far worse..

Positives:

Badiashile - Looks solid with Silva, give him a couple of seasons he'll be a star.

Enzo - Sprayed the ball well - and not just the easy, sideways pass that Jorg only seemed capable of. Unlucky strike went just wide.

Fofana - Got to be worth starting a "proper" striker. Immediately looked menacing. 

Ziyech - Played like nothing had happened - though God knows how. He must have been steaming but still played as well as last 2 games - which has been pretty damned good.

Reece & Chillers are back!!!

Negatives:

Havertz - Is killing me. Seriously looks like someone gave him a good slap before kick off and he sulked for 90 mins. Plays the ball and feels no need to make space to take it back again in a 1-2. Missed our golden chance. Time is running out for this boy fast.

The HT sub of Mudryk - Made no sense. I'm not a Potter out'ist (far, far from) but this seemed a bit odd. Ok it wasn't a great 45 from him, but a HT drag is no good for a new player who will already be feeling the weight of responsibility of his price tag. Sorry GP you leave him on until at least 60 and bring him off with another player or two, citing "he was tiring and getting used to the pace of the PL, like all new players". A bad call.

90 minutes and all the press and rival fans are already sticking the knives in - they all just want us to fail, more now than ever before.., idiots. Don't be a part of the problem, support Chelsea, the team and Potter. I'm sure it will happen soon.

 

 

Edited February 4, 20233 yr by ChumpX

It looks like I am wrong with Enzo. He looks very good straight away. You probably don't want to play him as lone 6 long term though as it limit his ability to influence the game up high. 

The biggest concern for me was Potter and our attacker inability to keep the ball. Maybe Enzo last minute addition completely wreck Potter gameplan but it was a mess. 

Another thing, It is funny watching willian and if he is 30 he will be nailed down starter for us right now. We desperately need somebody who can be secured on the ball up high. 

 

4 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Aren't they Just.

We can’t argue since we’re Goliath and they’re David and it’s also karma but what a cruel twist of fate they end up appointing the kind of coach we should have been identifying, check-mate Brighton, unbelievable.

 

22 minutes ago, Term_X said:

We can’t argue since we’re Goliath and they’re David and it’s also karma but what a cruel twist of fate they end up appointing the kind of coach we should have been identifying, check-mate Brighton, unbelievable.

 

That game at the Amex was certainly like a rock to the head too.

Look at how United have improved this season. 

5 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Funny enough, I look forward to who the next scapegoat is from the usual suspects. 
 

Tragic

 

Hmm, this is horrible analysis. It is 5 vs 3 at the back why do you want your midfield to drop back. Badi has easy passing options to either Cucu or murdyk who are free. 

3 hours ago, ChumpX said:

Alright it wasn't great but it could have been far worse..

Positives:

Badiashile - Looks solid with Silva, give him a couple of seasons he'll be a star.

Enzo - Sprayed the ball well - and not just the easy, sideways pass that Jorg only seemed capable of. Unlucky strike went just wide.

Fofana - Got to be worth starting a "proper" striker. Immediately looked menacing. 

Ziyech - Played like nothing had happened - though God knows how. He must have been steaming but still played as well as last 2 games - which has been pretty damned good.

Reece & Chillers are back!!!

Negatives:

Havertz - Is killing me. Seriously looks like someone gave him a good slap before kick off and he sulked for 90 mins. Plays the ball and feels no need to make space to take it back again in a 1-2. Missed our golden chance. Time is running out for this boy fast.

The HT sub of Mudryk - Made no sense. I'm not a Potter out'ist (far, far from) but this seemed a bit odd. Ok it wasn't a great 45 from him, but a HT drag is no good for a new player who will already be feeling the weight of responsibility of his price tag. Sorry GP you leave him on until at least 60 and bring him off with another player or two, citing "he was tiring and getting used to the pace of the PL, like all new players". A bad call.

90 minutes and all the press and rival fans are already sticking the knives in - they all just want us to fail, more now than ever before.., idiots. Don't be a part of the problem, support Chelsea, the team and Potter. I'm sure it will happen soon.

 

 

Mudryk should have never started in the first place. It's dangerous to perform high-level sports when suffering from a cold. Heart muscle inflammation and other complications can arise. I have no idea why it's possible to start a professional football game when suffering from a serious cold (as reported). What did our medical team have to say about that?

Edited February 4, 20233 yr by reparto corse

So... West Ham is a must win game 😁

8 hours ago, Petworth Chelsea Fan said:

If Mudryk had a cold in midweek and wasn’t 100% then you have to wonder why Potter started him. It was clear by his performance that he wasn’t tight

Because Potter told him to think positive and the cold will go away...

People saying we played boring, I saw a different game.

The sarri ball style with jorgino passing back I didn't see.

I could see out intent to pass forward but we just didn't have the quality to unlock Fulham.

Ziyech was petulantly ineffective, mount was just not good enough and Havertz was awful as our main goal threat.

8 minutes ago, KonaKai Blue said:

People saying we played boring, I saw a different game.

The sarri ball style with jorgino passing back I didn't see.

I could see out intent to pass forward but we just didn't have the quality to unlock Fulham.

Ziyech was petulantly ineffective, mount was just not good enough and Havertz was awful as our main goal threat.

What? Ziyech should have had one of the best assists this season if it wasn't for Kai hitting the post, Mount should have had an assist too... What did you see?

9 hours ago, Petworth Chelsea Fan said:

If Mudryk had a cold in midweek and wasn’t 100% then you have to wonder why Potter started him. It was clear by his performance that he wasn’t tight

I think between Mount having to play in midfield, Sterling not ready to play significant minutes after returning from injury and Pulisic still being out he didn't have much of a choice.

Not to say that Potter is blameless, but injuries really f**ked up our season.

12 hours ago, fun2sh said:

Mount and Gallagher should not be in first team, both gets place only on reputation and being english.

Yep both of these two have been poor this season.

Gallagher really has not impressed me this season. And needs to be dropped from now on. Really clumsy and careless.

 

Absolutely no end product last night. Never tested Leno. Could have played for 5 hours and or scored. Very poor. 

Havertz at 9 is a shambles. No physical presence. Our version of Ozil. Clearly talented but offers very little. Why have we never tried to buy someone like Toney from Brentford ? 

Gallagher I can’t work out. England squad player but at the same time I wonder if he is any better than some midfielders playing in Div 1 or 2.

Well we've  shut up all those critics'who accuse of ' buying success ' haven't we .

😁😁😁

1 hour ago, abramovich said:

I think between Mount having to play in midfield, Sterling not ready to play significant minutes after returning from injury and Pulisic still being out he didn't have much of a choice.

Not to say that Potter is blameless, but injuries really f**ked up our season.

What do you mean Mount having to play in midfield? Don`t people claim this is his best position? It seems to be a problem witn both Havertz and Mount that no position actually suits them. No matter where they play people use it as an excuse for why they are sh*t. I am not sure but maybe they just aren`t very good overall and position has nothing to do with it?

7 hours ago, ozboy said:

Look at how United have improved this season. 

It's called coaching.  Potter is out of his depth but people want to deny what their eyes are showing them , same way Mason Mount is a bang average midfielder who offers nothing going foward and has lost the only thing he had ( His off the ball pressing)

At some point last night it looked like we were playing 4 1 5 . Just Enzo by himself in midfield.

Edited February 4, 20233 yr by The Don Antonio