The Rising Sun

Missed the First half.... But the Second Half we were Phenomenal... If we play the way we did today in the second half then we will contend for 1st come the end of the season. Why do we always play better when we are chasing games?> Even though we are only chasing because our defense is leaky.... but we do play better chasing...maybe AVB should figure out how to get players mentally ready for the intensity that we play with while chasing, from the start of the match? Also, keep playing Sturridge.... I dont agree with others saying he is not ready and all that.... One bad game.... he will probably have 8 great games out of 10 and maybe 2 bad games,,, He should still start because of his drive and creativity, Meireles vs Mikel is a very tough one. Both can be accomodated only if Lampard is dropped from the starting 11. Ramires deserves to play. Luiz does too. Dont know wht AVB hasnt played him much, Come on Chelsea!! This is the most satisfying loss weve suffered ever. We know where we stand! We are going the right way and Fast!!!

-------------------------------------------------------------Cech--------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------Bos-----------------------------Luiz---------------------------------------Terry-------------------------------Cole------- ------------------------------------------------------------Ballack------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------Meireles--------------------------------------------------McEachran------------------------------ ----------Sturridge--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mata----------------] -------------------------------------------------------------Torres------------------------------------------------------------------- :eyebrows:

There's nothing unlucky about a goal. As they say 3 points are 3 points and a draw is two points dropped rather than a point gained, atleast for a club like Chelsea. I Understand what you're trying to say, in the end we are all supporting the same cause.... However We did not play as well as people here are saying we did. United will be our toughest test and indeed AVB's as well. They will come at us with everything they've got and we cannot afford to have a good 70 mins and drop the tempo halfway through the second half ....They will punish us if we do. Our Defence will suffer with the High line against Chicharito etc.... Big Test!!

Average at best. I dont know where all these praises are coming from. The Midfield seemed as if players were not sure where to drift ,,,,Lampard was awful again. The moment Mata and Sturridge went off , our entire game went from Average to Pathetic.....the amount of chances they had in our final third was amazing.... If they managed to score one of those last few chances they had....and it ended 2-2 , this forum would be losing the plot right now. Meireles showed he can play as an attacking DM quite well. I am scared for next weekend against Manu. Norwich Stoke West Brom and now A really horrible sunderland team...... why are we still so unconvincing? I was disappointed yesterday, specially at the commentators who were going on about Chelsea now being Title Contenders an all.....we won away 1-2.... Anyone with me on this??

Goal.com might be a crap website to get any reliable data, but i saw some truth in most of those stats.... The way people here are gunning for the source of these stats makes me think everyone rates mikels CREATIVITY 8/10 SHOOTING 8/10 SPEED 8/10 VISION 8/10 Mikel's Passing and Discipline i would rate as 8/10 easily, however these other values i regard closer to reality, i.e. the ones in that goal.com stat rather than what i have written above.... What say You?? I Still rate Mikel Highly but i would love it if Meireles could take up some sort of that role as he is more effective attacking wise. Mikel is good defensively but he must must improve his attacking ability. Everyone says that Mikel brings stability to our midfield-defense link up, but that is also because we have been so horrible in terms of our attack lately. If we are scoring loads of goals with meireles creating, than defensively we might not need to feel so 'SECURE', by having a Super DM.

Even if you understand his role and appreciate his job for the team.... do you feel this graphic is true? If So then are his scores good enough and can he EVER be an 8 or 9 in most departments in the future?>

this is extremely disappointing but looking at it from another point of view, Lukaku will be given enough chances in the next 6 months or 3-4 months or so. He has to win his place over Kalou and prove he has CL class. Putting him in now would be ideal but lukaku shouldnt get everything too easy. He is already preferred over Kalou in the PL, so more match practice , better touch and a couple of goals will get him in for the knockouts....

AVB Grow some balls!! FFS kalou might have scored a couple of CL Goals....i actually cant even remember one tho.... yet the future is lukaku and im pretty sure who would be a better super sub...kalou or lukaku. This is the worst info ever. What Shit. Think this is player power of the old crew? If Kalou is left out AVB might lose the dressing room or something?? Not sure but this decision baffles me.

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why is no one talking about the players OUT situation that everyone felt was required? Anelkalouda to be precise. We couldve kept malouda maybe but the otherr two shouldve gone.... if our style of play has to change, the squad has to change as well right? I know new additions will allow certain changes but why on earth do we keep Kalou? He sucks Balls. And anelka can pass the ball but slows the game horribly, malouda is mr solo. Like Nani. I will never be able to be fond of Malouda just like a united fan can never like Nani.

Hey Everyone, Was just wondering if TalkChelsea has their own Fantasy League for its members. We're all Chelsea Fans so it would be nice competing against each other. If there is one, can someone please tell me the code to join? If not , then lets make one starting from matchday 4 so that everyone starts from scratch?? I'll be very happy to make one myself but if the moderators wish to go ahead and make one that will be awesome! Cheers!

The biggest problem with fernando is not only the 'lack of service' from our midfield. What he does not do, and indeed should be doing regardless of whether he is being passed the ball or not, is to 'MAKE SPECULATIVE RUNS'. The only reason he scored in pre-season was because he was making a speculative run, hoping to get the ball in his path, which it did, and he did score. Many times our players manage to get forward but i always notice torres is not anywhere for a tap in, rather he is standing at the edge of the 18 yard box. That speculative run is very important and god knows why AVB etc are not telling him that. A miss hit, deflection, 'an unlikely pass' could find his foot for a tap in. Simple as that. And the Goals start coming from then on. For me, i would love to give him as much time as possible, but i think this next(sunderland?) game will be a turning/stagnation point for nando. No drogba so he's the main man. Support from Mata and Sturridge. No excuses there. Hopefully we have modric by then. If then he doesnt score/hit post/have shots on target/trouble the keeper, then a good performance by him is not good enough. I mean come on, the lad needs to score once every 4 games in order to reach double figures for the season. What do you guys think? I am not pessimistic or anything. I just watched both Manchester Clubs play yesterday.

lol@ Man City

Cracked up after seeing this....funniest chelsea related video ive seen in a whiile!! Enjoy!!

Sad to see AVB has brought nothing new to our style of play. 'GROUP ONE' and freedom to play etc that he keeps saying must show on the field. Pre season and first 2 games dont create optimism at all. Our playing style needs to change, not freedom to players etc that he keeps talking about. First post. Frustrated post. Still hoping for a 5-0 and optimism to return this week.