Matchday thread for the Premier League match vs Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Can't wait.

Are they desperate for point and on the verge of sacking their manager? @axman2526 you need to include this vital info in the main post.

2 hours ago, Munkunku said:

Are they desperate for point and on the verge of sacking their manager? @axman2526 you need to include this vital info in the main post.

Nah they would leave to keep him but he is running down his deal hoping to go to United.

they are playing poorly though so in need of some charitable help.

Hopefully we see some heads roll for that debate tonight but I doubt it.

Sanchez

Gusto

Acheampong

Chalobah

Hato

James

Santos

Neto

Palmer

Garnacho

Guiu

Edit: actually I don't care about this game or the league. It is done for us and Arsenal are on their way to the title so f*ck it.

Edited December 4, 2025Dec 4 by axman2526

Rather go Xmas shopping than waste 90 mins of my life watching the sh*te I had to endure tonight.

Manager won’t learn…ever. We are not going to win any meaningful trophy with this clown while he manages the team this way.

Bournemouth has 1 point in the last 5 games. Guess who's coming to their rescue?

If we can leave Maresca behind in London, we'll be alright.

Will miss the game as I'll be stocking up on whisky for Christmas and the New Year. Can't beat a single malt whisky.

Yeah going christmas shopping, so fortunately I won't be able to watch.

I'll see the starting XI and know exactly how the game will play out anyway.

Edited December 4, 2025Dec 4 by Sconnie Blue

Have we tried a goalkeeper at right back yet? Unfortunately all our right backs are playing in midfield or we might be brave and play one of those there.

Not watching this. Cant be bothered anymore. Even if we win, I wont feel great joy as im just tired of the inconsistency. With the investment and standards this club has, the results are just unacceptable.

1 hour ago, KonaKai Blue said:

Not watching this. Cant be bothered anymore. Even if we win, I wont feel great joy as im just tired of the inconsistency. With the investment and standards this club has, the results are just unacceptable.

Yeah I feel the fun of it has been removed from me as well.

Thankfully have a family meal to celebrate the kid brother making it to 30 in one piece, so proud of him.

Means we get to miss this absolute sh*t show.

Not going to mass quote it but just have to read several comments above this one to see multiple examples of passionate fans of Chelsea who are happy something else is going on so they can miss the game. how sad is that?

We used to be far worse than we are now and yet we followed cheerfully. Carefree wherever we may be right?

Look what BlueCo have done to us and our club. What the directors have done. What Maresca has done. And what these players have done. They have killed the joy of having this wonderful sport.

Selfish, arrogant pr*cks.

One game has made so much difference following Barca and Arsenal! Even the Enzo poll has made a comeback.

You're all going to miss 3 points, up the f**king Chels!

1 hour ago, Mod said:

You're all going to miss 3 points,

Aye we are,... Given they are staying in Bournemouth.

Well probably 1 there and 1 with us bit we could well lose this too.

Edited December 5, 2025Dec 5 by axman2526

On 03/12/2025 at 22:38, Zeta said:

Can't wait.

Aye! I know!!

Its my Birthday so won't be watching as will be drinking multiple pints of Guinness.

Sanchez

Gusto Fofana Chalobah Cucu

RJ Santos

Neto Palmer Garnacho

Guiu

Play this team and thank me later Maresca you bald toad.

Happy Birthday - and pace yourself (although not suggesting you go as slow as our monotonous build up from the back!)

Should we stuff up the league over the next few games I hope we can concentrate on the FA cup and Champions League.

Tyler Adams is suspended for this which is a big bonus. He has been brilliant this season and him being suspended alongside Lewis Cook helps us. Adams pressing and tackling and even technical ability is really good. With our attacking talent we could really hurt them. I reckon J.Pedro will start up front but would not be the worse idea going with the same attacking line up he did against Barca and having Neto up front, with Garnacho and Estevao out wide. Bournemouth play a very high line and we saw how easily City exploited that. We also exploited Barca's high line, so would not be worst idea.

Edited December 5, 2025Dec 5 by STATS

Bournemouth missing entire midfield?

No problem for Charity FC.

5 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Bournemouth missing entire midfield?

No problem for Charity FC.

Not just charity FC mate. It's Festive Time Charity FC.

Badiashile at LCB on the team sheet going to hit like crack.