Madinmex

I've noticed the "fizz" has disappered from one or two of our flair players just recently. Hazard looks a fraction of the player he was a while back, Oscar (OK i believe he is injured) has also dropped of the radar. Willian has a RR engine but last night was wasteful in his passing or knocked of the ball with ease. The second half was,with a few exceptions, defending. Now I never thought Gala was going to be easy and they improved very much in the second half, but really by then should have have put the game to bed. I feel sure that had EH and Willian been up to there high standards the score may well have been different. Depends on how we view our priorities, maybe one or two of the flair players should be rested.

There is no way JT is going to receive anything but abuse from other clubs and therefore IMO (as he has decided not to appeal) this is the correct statement and one you can be sure the club had a hand in. He made his point about 'context', apologized, praised the club and just MAYBE placated some about the language he admitted to using. It will be difficult for the rags to pick holes in that. As for the clubs reaction, which again will be subject of the rags rants, why not suspend him for the next 4 games .. job done. What really pees me of is not only the racist angle, (and this must apply to all interpretations of the word, not just colour,) but the language in general used to officials which certainly do not need a 'lip reader' to understand what is being said and seen by millions !! The "respect campaign" is supposed to include all aspects of the game. I'd love to see the police, or the FA deluged with complaints via youtube or other media as to what goes on with every game.

Thats a big swing ! but the scenery must be worth it

Just moved to Spain from 12 years in the North of Mexico. Was hoping to have some cooler weather ! It has not dropped below 30º+ since the beginning of May and is frequently 40+ at noon. At least in Mexico we would have the occasional hurricane to cool things down

Always a matter of opinion, but finally glad to add FB to the scrapheap, even Zuccerberg claims to be fed up with it . Goggle+ ( IMO) is far better (and improving) and less intrusive ..

VDS is a great goalkeeper, however for me tends to punch the ball out more so than many others. IMO it is essential that we keep the pressure on him and take advantage of the only real weakness that I think is part of his game.

New member.. from the UK but now lived in Mexico for 11 years. Supporting Chelsea since 1966.