Blue Armour

Yeah true, the game (at least the one played by the top teams atm) is favoring more all-rounded players up front. Players that can control the ball, link up play and also put in a shift defensively. Prime Eto'o would have been a shoe-in for this team.

I think the the proof of the pudding lay in Conte's recent comments that Chelsea are not using Lukaku right. Ergo, Lukaku doesn't fit our style of play. I don't see why we would have to change our style of play to accommodate one player. He should adapt to our style or else stay on the bench. Not holding my breath. 6 months nearly, and he rarely wins the first ball., either in the air or on the ground.

Bunley and United are the most disappointing. Because those were at home. Freak away games like West Ham can happen now and again.

He's anyway leaving for a month in Jan. Don't want him out of the squad needlessly before that. Shit happens. Allison has goofed up even worse at Liverpool. Never saw Klopp take him out of the firing line.

Oh no doubt about it. Dropped points in needlessly in at least 3 games so far.

Literally a few weeks ago, Liverpool were outside the top 4 and behind West Ham. Are we seriously going to draw conclusions when the top 3 teams are literally within 2 points of each other???

Not pour water on his accomplishments., but today's win was a fluke. Just like their 3rd goal. .

yeah, that's what I mentioned in my first point. But even if he wasn't scoring, he was still a nuisance for the opposition.

Sigh,...the next PL game can't come soon enough. Hate it when we have to wait in order to wipe off the taste of a bad game. Would rather have lost to Watford rather than to fucking West Ham. At least Watford would have earned it.

Drogba had his off-seasons...certainly in terms of scoring. But that never stopped him from being a good team player for the likes of Lampard. And when he was scoring form (looking at the 2 golden boot seasons) he was just great.

Maybe that's the reason....should go for less big-name strikers who are under less pressure to deliver. Drogba, Costa..et al But seriously a lot of members here smelled trouble when we were linked with Lukaku. Apart from the Arsenal game, have not seen an instance where he feels like he belongs.

Liked your post mainly out of nostalgia. Will never say no to Hazard returning, even if it was just to sit on the bench and crack jokes.

At least we one the first game in December too, lol.

Yeah Lukaku's influence on pattern of play was more worrisome for me. Probably not entirely his fault, but boy it doesn't look like he gels with the rest of the team. Neither he nor them seem to be able to play to each other's strengths

It happens I guess. Mendy was just poor this game. Partially if not fully at fault for all the West Ham goals.

I don't know about every week. But you have to admit that games like this one, Brentford away and Pool away show that this side is made of stronger stuff. Especially this one, considering we were largely second best and playing with a depleted squad.

Would add Mount, and also maybe Silva (defense were like 6s and 7s until he came on).

He was poor defensively, even by Alonso standards. But you have to admit., his first touches for both goals were exceptional. Especially that bit of control for the first goal. In a period when we were on the backfoot and struggling to beat their press, that was crucial.

Danny Rose thinks he is still playing for Tottenham from 2016. Thug. Glad we stole the 3 points today.

On the flip side,.when Chelsea has been on top of the table at that time you know what follows. Make or break time. Good that the CWC has been postponed (I believe?)

Shades of Kante against Arsenal.

United are so pathetic right now, they're practically helping their traditional rivals City and Liverpool get more titles. Rolling over for them and turning up against the one club that could preserve their standing (for now)

Sigh....a win would have been so valuable here. Lost our buffer and we go into a tricky period. Game in midweek against Watford, and then West Ham away on Saturday~!!!

Fucking travesty this match. Practically threw this one way.

Need to beat them just to rub it into that toe sucker's face.