Eidur the Spider

I AM ABSOLUTELY FUCKING BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING AFTER THAT! - Conte pulled off a masterclass, have that Jose, you have been surpassed by so many now. Conte's celebrations were amazing, he kicks every ball and loves this club and works so hard for the fans. FORZA CONTE! - The players were ALL incredible today, such passion and a will to win. I am so proud to be a fan right now. Also....KANTE SCORED?! Fucking amazing! UP THE BLUES!

Fooooooooooooooooooking hell, my heart! - Pedro has had a brilliant game so far, worked his ass off and finished the goal brilliantly. - Great workrate from everyone out there, it feels like there are three Kante's running around putting out fires. - Worried about Azpi against Zlatan in the air though, they keep going down the right wing to cross for that very reason, clear tactic, he needs help otherwise he's been excellent. - VICTOR FUCKING MOSES. This boy is working his socks off for the team and taking his chance under a manager who gave him a chance. 2-0 is squeaky bum time for me, I hate it, hopefully we can get a third early and kill them off, but cause it's United and Jose I anticipate more twists and turns. COME ON CHELSEA, DO IT FOR MATTHEW HARDING!!

Chelsea team today: Courtois; Azpilicueta, David Luiz, Cahill (c); Moses, Kante, Matic, Alonso; Pedro, Diego Costa, Hazard. #CFC Chelsea substitutes v Man United: Begovic, Aina, Terry, Chalobah, Oscar, Willian, Batshuayi. #CFC

Todays retro matchday programme. Nice touch! COME ON BLUES!!

Chelsea and Nike announce long-term partnership news Thu 13 Oct 2016 Chelsea Football Club today announces a new technical partnership with Nike, which represents the largest commercial deal in the club’s history. The long-term agreement will see Nike, the world’s leading sports footwear and apparel company, become the official kit supplier beginning with the 2017/18 season. Nike will produce strips for the first team, Academy and Ladies teams, as well as a full range of clothing for Chelsea’s millions of supporters around the world. Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia said: ‘This is an incredibly exciting and important deal for the club. Like Chelsea, Nike is known around the world for its excellence and innovation and we look forward to working together in what is sure to be a successful partnership. We believe Nike will be able to support our growth into new markets as well as helping us maintain our place among the world’s elite football clubs.’ Trevor Edwards, President of the Nike Brand, said: ‘Chelsea is a world-class club with a rich tradition and passionate fans across the globe. ‘The partnership with Chelsea reinforces our leadership position in football. We are excited to help grow the club’s global reach, serving players and supporters with Nike innovation and design.’

I really hope this is true, the team has needed gutting and refreshing for a while, Conte did a great rebuilding job at Juventus! Hopefully he's given the time to do the same here.

Roman Abramovich will provide Antonio Conte with funds to resolve defensive crisis at Chelsea. #CFC (Mail) Roman Abramovich is said to be sympathetic towards his latest manager, thanks largely to the team's defensive deficiencies. #CFC (Mail) Conte's current back-four does not have the personnel he envisaged in pre-season - a failing the Blues owner is aware of. #CFC (Mail) Conte & his staff have privately acknowledged his side's defensive options need replenishing during the next 2 transfer windows. #CFC (Mail) Abramovich will make significant cash available to his manager to ensure Conte has a fair crack at solving defensive problems. #CFC (Mail) Antonio Conte thinks about a move for Leonardo Bonucci, as early as January (Gazzetta dello Sport) #CFC #Juventus

Matt Dickinson (Times): "Cahill’s head seems to have gone, but Ivanovic was worse which is saying something.“ [Sunday Supplement] Matt Dickinson (Times): "How Ivanovic is still in the #Chelsea team just shows this is a squad with a big problem.“ [Sunday Supplement] Matt Dickinson (Times): "Ivanovic is still in the team after the 18 months he’s had… they must have a kid who’s better.“ [Sunday Supplement]

I was watching the goals and highlights from the other games this morning, avoiding our game naturally, and I came to a fairly damning conclusion, even the likes of Crystal Palace, Sunderland and other bottom half sides are playing much more fluid, threatening and fast paced football than us, watching when we have possession is like I've got the game on slow motion or something. I don't think Conte has covered himself in glory by consistently picking Brana when we have a right back who just DAYS earlier played an absolute blinder against Leicester. The difference in Dave's performance from right back to left back are like night and day, I would accept us putting him out of position in favour of the second coming of Cafu but Ivanovic?! FUCKING SERIOUSLY? How much more does he have to do to get dropped. It's boggled my mind for seasons now and I can't wait to be rid of him but oh wait, the board in their infinite wisdom while dragging their balls over giving JT (a player we are desperate to return) gave a new two year deal to like he fucking deserved it. While we're on the subject of the board, what were they up to this summer? They have given no real improvement to the squad besides Kante which despite our arrogance during the first few games of the season knew was never going to be enough, we'd need a Kante, a Naiggolan and possibly a 2013 Matic to help keep the goals out with that shoddy defence behind. I would do something radical in the summer, the board wouldn't but I would, I'd get rid of Tibo for one, I think he's not got the balls to really become a commanding goalkeeper and it makes our already fragile defence EVEN WORSE. It's all well and good that we have Christensen coming back next summer like some bloody messiah figure from the Bundesliga, but WHAT ABOUT RIGHT NOW?! What exactly is the master plan here? On the balance of the team and our rivals we aren't going to get top 6 let alone top 4. Would I get rid of Conte? Absolutely bloody not. Why? Do you want Hiddink back? I sure as hell don't. Do you want this continual managerial merry go round which has got to such a point where we are actually running out of managers besides Simeone to take the job on. My main gripe at the moment is with the board, they have had several summers to sort this out and have done diddly squat, they need to have their jobs hanging in the balance rather than the manager. The benefit of the doubt with Conte will run out if he continues to play the same players in the same formation that's clearly not working but I for one and more than ready to give him a while yet to turn this around and get us playing better. The next game away at Hull should be an away win, it really should. Anything else and I really start to worry for Conte. I am hoping to God that he doesn't come back with the same team, put in Moses, Chalobah, Batshuayi upfront with Costa and let's have a fucking go rather than going down with a whimper like we did against those smug, flat track bully wankers at the Emirates, we got outfought by a team more interested in hairstyles and selfies than title wins. Fuck sake. I'll end my rant here but in summary: - The Board - Fucking shame on you. Pull your fucking fingers out in the summer or january. - Conte- Play players who actually want to give a bit of bloody passion that you clearly have for your craft. Before it's too late. - The players - Stop being fucking shit, seriously. COME ON CHELSEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!! WIN OR LOSE A TRUE BLUE!

Why don't they just make Ivanovic manager?! The owner and the board have clearly got a massive hard-on for him.

Absolutely shameful from the board. Conte is getting absolutely pelted on here (and for some decisions rightly so) but come on FFS, the board have done precious little to rejuvenated an already failing squad and in particular defence. FUCKING SHAME ON THEM.

EXACTLY! The 80% of the problems so far this season lay squarely at the foot of the board. Conte isn't doing himself any favours but fuck me give him proper backing if you want him to succeed. It's almost like the board prime their manager to be a future scapegoat.

Conte asked for defenders, didn't get them. He's a fool to play Brana and Cahill but he has little wiggle room thanks to the summer, the board should have given more, it's the same story with a different manager.

This 'playing out from the back' just doesn't work with the players we have. Reeks of AVB this.

So chuffed for Cesc!

Stunning goal. ABSOLULTELY STUNNING.

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE GOLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Half time thoughts: POSITIVES: - Moses has worked his ass off and has looked dangerous. Well played, mate! Great effort. - Batman's movement looks good, also it actually looks like he bloody cares! Take note other Belgian players. - Nice to have proper fullbacks. NEGATIVES: - Defence. It will kill Conte over time, how long? God knows. HOW MUCH LONGER DO WE HAVE TO RELY ON JOHN TERRY?! FUCK SAKE.

Big trouble. BIG BIG Trouble this season.

Its one of those 'if you didnt laugh youd cry' scenarios mate

This defence will mean the end for Conte. Not good enough. How they expect him to work any miracles with this lot? The man needed backing.

Shameful defending. Absolutely bloody shameful. ALL looked bad there.

Gary Cahill captain? Bet @lucio is delighted