The Skipper

I'm in tears. Someone made a match compilation? LOL.

That is also true, but I was merely discussing his ability in relation to Kroos'.

Definitely, but Gundogan is a great passer as well.

A Gundogan - Matic pivot is just as good as a Kroos - Matic pivot. Probably even better. Whilst Kroos might be a stronger player (Gundogan isn't even weak to begin with anyway), Ilkay makes up for that with his speed and acceleration (which may suit our counter attacking game a lot more). Also, Kroos is definitely more of a goal threat but Gundogan is by far the better dribbler. I think Gundogan compliments Matic more than Kroos does.

Matic and Gundogan are not alike. Kroos and Gundogan are more similar.

The only reason I wish we kept one of Mata or KDB this season is exactly because of this - it was inevitable. Oscar's burn out was going to come sooner rather than later.

After Matic and JT this guy was outstanding. Can't wait to see him in his regular position regularly - even if we sign Shaw I'm delighted that we'll have great cover at LB.

What a player.

His worst performance in a Chelsea shirt. He was awful. Not buying Mou saying he was injured too because if it restricted him so much he would've been off in the first half. Hope he regains his early season form soon.

If we win our games it's definitely a good thing. Puts more pressure on them to get their results.

Disagree with that - Carlo's CFC in 2009 were bloody brilliant as well but if we take that team away then I'll agree with you.

He's very underrated. Ran the show in the first half with Barry.

Not a problem mate.

I was in a bit of a rush tbh, but I still think Willian was pretty poor today. It's not double standards because I personally think I have rated Willian fairly this season and that this was one of his off games. His effort was there as always but he really struggled in the final third. Like I said, Hazard wasn't amazing or poor, he was average, and I think Willian was slightly worse than him, that's all. I think Hazard gave a bit more in the final third, hence why I rate his performance slightly above Willian's.

I was in a pretty bad mood at the time and you calling me out like that did irk me a bit, so sorry for that. Regardless, please find a quote of me saying that Mikel is the best player in the team. If you do, I'll delete my account on here.

It's not double standards because Willian hasn't been performing as well as Hazard mate.

Hilarious. I've never said Mikel is one of our best players - just said that some people who act like he's a league 2 player are stupid (as yourself). I always say that Mikel can do a job for us as a squad player, nothing more. Never have I said that Mikel is one of our best players. Don't be an idiot. Luiz is having a bad season hence why he's not one of our best players this season, easily. If he's on form and focused he's one good player, everyone knows that. You weren't even on this forum last season so you should really, really shut up and stop trying to be a troll. Idiot.

Absolutely. Brilliant performance from Fernando today, you could see the team were lifted when he came on, all that running he did and that shot that narrowly missed the corner flag were truly inspirational. We're lucky to have this world class man.

Lol. It was truly spectacular

The back 5 + Matic were great today. Ramires when he came on gave us that energy too. Our front four were so bad though. Hazard wasn't bad but he wasn't amazing either, Willian pretty poor, and Oscar was, and I never actually describe a performance like this, absolute dogshite, probably his worst performance in a CFC shirt. Delighted to have gotten the win though. As said above, winning games like this wins you the title. Everton were excellent and deserved a draw but we nicked it. Matic, who absolutely bossed it and had Barkley in his pocket when he came on, was my MOTM for just being so solid and for trying to speed up the transition from attack to defence. Bring on Galatasaray!

Can someone please GIF that horrendous long shot? I couldn't stop laughing.

He was good today when he came on, helped us regain control of the midfield and allowed Matic and Lampard to do their thing. Good performance Rambo.

Shame on everyone that wanted him gone last season. Scold yourselves.

GET THE FUCK IN!!!!!!

No, you're forgetting the City game.