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It's an interesting point because last season when RDM took charge, we seemed more disciplined and seemed more like the solid team we were before. This pre season has been with the same Manager using the same formation and yes, we have been all over the place, especially at the back. Maybe it is because it's pre season and the motivation for perfection from the players and the manager just isn't there atm. We have been AVB like which isn't something i wanna even think about but i suppose we'll see what happens on Sunday and in the first 5 part of the season, especially against Arsenal in September. At the moment our players are more relaxed and don't seem to really care that much. Not gonna worry just yet because the players haven't played much together and i'm sure time and matches will improve things but the positioning and movement, especially in the last 2 games was not good at all. We'll see.

I don't mind waiting either, we've won it all now, this last decade has been unbelievable. Lets rebuild and start again. But this time, let's rebuild to new levels than what we have achieved since 2003. I understand lots here will be impatient but as the saying goes.... good things come to those who wait.

I think the EPL is a bit different to what is was in '93 lol. It will be very difficult to think we can win such a league full of players under 23 years old. Especially going to Old Trafford, Anfield, Emirates etc. I can actually see us being the best team in the world, honestly but we might go 3 years without any trophies first.

Well, here we go, the first major test to see how good and where we actually are. Man City haven't added to last season have they so we should know what to expect from them. They wont know what to expect from us but tbh their experience and power will probably see them win the game. We have players not playing and a few not there. I'll be surprised if we win it.

Just get the feeling we're planning so far to the future that we're not focussing on players that can actually get the job done here and now. We're looking at great potential but maybe we're looking to develop them over a 3 year period without winning anything and then in 4 years time, we'll challenge. I like Moses a lot, as i like Hazard, Marin, Romeu, Lukaku, Oscar etc but we're not gonna win much with so much inexperience and youth in the team. Just seems to me like this is Robbies team to develop for 2 years then Guardiola to finish it off.

Someone sold out! Congrats Manpe, deserved for a while now to be fair.

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At least all the goals were mistakes. They didn't exactly cut us apart and outclass us. We had a bad day (another one) which all 3 goals should've been easily avoided. Rather do these mistakes now than when it really matters. 5 or 6 were going through the motions, Meireles played.... and yeah, we got no Injuries. Man City lost to Oldham with a very good team out, that was worse. Both teams were simply looking to get out of there unscathed. They were training matches for us, FA Cup finals for our opponents. We need to just forget about this game now. What's done is done. We have a comfortable start to the premiership season until we go to the Emirates. We should be taking at least 13 points from our first 5 games. If we lose a couple or get less than 11 points, we can worry a bit but worrying over pre season is very premature. I expressed my annoyance after the game but it always takes a few days to sum everything up and be more rational. The defeats, as well as Robbie being pissed off with the performances should be a blessing in disguise. We'll not be taking anything for granted and will be more determined to beat City and start the league campaign well. It's ok beating shit teams 6-0 and 8-1 etc but you learn nothing from your team this way. We've had tests, we're on a losing run. Time to put it right when it matters most and let's go and win the Community Shield!

Really sad. I'm trying to find out what happened to him, even came across his twitter where he posted a picture just 4 days ago of him watching the Olympics with his little cat. These pics are so sad to see now after what has happened. He posted this 2 days ago Kirk Urso ‏@kurso369 Let's go crew!!! Huge game tonight!! #Crew96 He didn't play in their last game as he was injured so cardiac arrest looks unlikely. It's a very weird case and so random.

Sudden death, next vote wins! (for the 2 with 13 votes each of course)

I've read this on various things today and can only laugh if it's true. I really hope to see PSG vs Man City in the UCL next season.

Stop being boring lol of course it's just a myth but it's still interesting. Ramsey doesn't score many and when he does, someone 'known' dies. I can't wait for Ramsey to score again, it's intriguing.

That's shocking and he's so young too. Devastating news. Good job the Korea GK saved his other pen or it woulda been 2! That curse is strange, very strange. http://uk.search-results.com/web?l=dis&o=1918&q=ramsey+urso&atb=sysid%3D2%3Aappid%3D102%3Auid%3Db3bd1820c09d78d3%3Auc%3D1325843897%3Aq%3Dramsey+urso%3Asrc%3Dcrb%3Ao%3D1918

He's English, young, powerful and quick so i'm sure he can get better. They're not bad qualities to have in fairness.

I always rated him but he does seem to get caught out a lot especially with positioning at times. He also seems too big if you know what i mean. He reacts poorly, well that's what i've noticed in the last couple of years and also at these olympics too. When he has a good day, he's one of the best RB's in the business but when he's bad, he's pretty bad

Ok so we've lost 3 in a row, the game before we were losing with 7 minutes to go so nearly lost that too. We looked shit too against Seattle conceding 2 and not scoring in the 2nd half and now we have Man City in the Community Shield. I'm fully aware that this is pre season, in fact i've made that excuse for all 3 games now and i'm getting bored of it and we're trying to get fitness levels up etc and going into the match like it's huge, giving 110% is not what's on the agenda but come on.... We look forward to watching the boys play and give us some optimism going into the new season. We should be looking to go into the City match full of confidence, looking sharp with 2 or 3 wins behind us in an unbeaten pre season like we have done in recent seasons. I don't know if we're taking it easy or if we're actually just not very good. Hazard basically told Robbie that he doesn't want to play on the left with his display and tbh nobody looked good. The worrying thing is that we seemed to be really trying but just looked rubbish. I really just hope that this was a subdued display and the style will be turned on against Man City on Sunday. This game matters now. It's not a huge game but it's certainly a game that matters as the CS is always nice to win to get a trophy that actually counts in the honours list and it sets the marker for the upcoming season. Judging by what i've seen, the chemistry doesn't look great, the players aren't playing like a team and are obviously not used to playing together and we need to do a hell of a lot of work in the week for Sunday because if we play like we did today, we're gonna get beaten comfortably if not horribly. I'm not overly concerned but 4 games without a win against pretty routine opposition as PSG and Milan had big players missing and struggling against Seattle... i'm not feeling too comfortable or confident right now. Anyway... It all starts for real on Sunday, then we can really judge.

Absolutely fucking shit. If the players don't wanna play, just go home and piss off. Pre season or not, it's a match, representing Chelsea with away fans there who have actually spent money on going. I care about pre season, i care about seeing Chelsea play well and get confidence for the season ahead and i hate to see this shit. It's embarrassing. We have no threat whatsoever, the goal was from a mistake. Pretty pissed off. Our defending has been shameful and not enough players have looked like they give a shit.

Really shit start, the tempo is just sad. I hope things improve but i can't see it. Might scrape a 1-0 win if lucky. Horrible performance.

Next Tuesday, that's good then, he may get some Community Shield time and be ready for the Wigan game. Awesome.

He's a beast for sure but that's it. He should play Rugby really or make money in American Football. Why he plays football, only he knows.

Not gonna lie, i just wanna see an awesome goal-fest lol. I wanna see us look very dangerous and clinical in front of goal but yeah, fitness is key. Hope to see good chemistry and a nice relaxed game. There's no pressure, express yourselves.

They will miss the first game for a Friendly? That's fucking shameful. Ok... Cahill or Ivanovic for Luiz... hmm. Interesting choice.

Jim keeps the forum running every month to be honest. I like to give my member of the month to someone who has contributed the most on the board rather than behind the scenes. I'm sure that's what the member of the month is for. Yes, Jim has been busy as fuck over the last few weeks and he rightly deserves some acclaim because he's great at what he does but it shouldn't win member of the month votes imo. It should be purely on contribution and activity on the board.

It is shit but the advanced option is good. If you want a quick way, just try and remember a not so common word thats in the thread and search that word lol. For example, if you want the 'We hate Arsenal Thread' just type in 'toilet'