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1. We only have cloudy days once every ten years (not true), we are not London! 2. I wrote this complaining about some posts I read that were saying we had an awesome game. If you think it wasnt an overly brilliant performance but a great and necessary result, we are in agreement. 3. I know possession does not translate to chances, but it is demonstrate it wasnt that great of a performance. I said this in the same post you quoted: "The good about the half was that despite the fact we didnt have control of the game, we still managed to prevent dangerous plays from them". 4. I did not say the result would have been different, I said the comments wouldnt be so positive. Gigantic difference....

I fucking hate you! I had already forgotten the possibility of Falcao comming and Torres leaving. Now, I will be extremely anxious until Jan 31st.

No, this was not what I said... I said I don't get the immense praise our PERFORMANCE is getting, the RESULT was amazing. I was expecting a hard 2-1 win with Ba scoring a double. 4-0 is more than I asked for, but I don't get the super positives posts I have seen. The same people doing it were moaning in the first 30min!

I agree, I just don't like double standards. If you go on some threads (Hazard, Luiz, Lampard, etc) you will see the same members saying shit before the game and praising afterwards...

That was not a great performance, what are you guys thinking? It was a great result and I will happily accept it at any day. However, if it wasnt for Walters and a Given Penalty, comments wouldnt be so positive. We allowed 53% possession to Stoke in the first half, even for an away game it is too much. Bertrand and Ramires were horrible, Mata wasnt being creative and we couldnt complete 4 conssecutive passes. The good about the half was that despite the fact we didnt have control of the game, we still managed to prevent dangerous plays from them. Our center-backs were amazing, always on time and clean (specially David Luiz, he was really good today). Lampard and Hazard were the only ones saving themselves from the midfield up, but still, Frank missed a clear chance and Hazard was alone in the creation. Walters really saved ours asses in the first 45min. In the second half, things got better and we finally had some ball control. The game had turned around, but there was no really open chances. Chelsea had control of the game but it was Walters who played his part again, 2-0 and no goal from our own players. Only after that we started playing good football. Bertrand and Ramires clamed down, Mata had some freedom, Frank kept his solid game and Hazard started to shine. Then, Mata received a weird penalty (non-existent imo) that Lampard brialliantly converted. From now on the game was already won, Stoke was knocked-out and we kept pushing for another goal (which was great). Lampard had another missed one-on-one chance and Hazard had a magical shot from long range (by the way, first player to score from outside the box against Stoke this season). Terry cameback (huge smile on my face), but made a penalty on Walters and as a true CFC Fan, he isolated it. Nothing impressive: game sealed and a nice result. Overall, it was a good game but not outstanding. I would understand some praise, but not this immensive positive vibe (half of the predictions prior to the game were for a draw). Luiz or Hazard for MOTM (not really, Walters would be the best option). Lampard was decent (above average) but he should have scored at least once from his chances (imagine if it was Torres)...

Just because we scored it does not mean it was a great half...

OMG LAMPARD, I WAS ALREADY CELEBRATING!

Bertrand in the wing is one of the most stupid things...

He will miss the game to watch the birth of his child. You must be reaaly happy!

Hazard and Oscar were tracking back to defend in our last games. Bertrand makes no sense if you are playing Stoke and will move Hazard out of position. Hazard, Mata, Oscar or Hazard, Mata, Marin... Benitez is really fucking up with Oscar, a Fucking Stupid Fat Spanish Waiter will retard in 6 months his adaptation and development!

I am really happy for Ba, but Bertrand and Hazard on the wings?

DEMBA BA!

People trying to make a case for Torres should just stop, it is embarassing!

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU STAY SOBER!

Don't lie to yourself, I have done it and you end up not resisting....

THAT WAS A HELL OF A TEAM!

The game is confirmed and SB comes as a strong possibility, not confirmed yet. I find it hard, we always play at Emirates, but I guess it is not available at that date. It would be the only reason for us not to play there...

Stats?

Brazilians have a super crush on English (non-american) accent. They don't even care who it is, automatically acceptancy. They say yes first, than no!

Shak rejected 23mi a while ago... I am really glad we are not buying players at whatever price anymore!

Which one?

I think there is one more surprise, I just don't have any idea who it might be!

I agree, the only problem is that when Mata gets on there, team will have a natural tendency to do to 4-2-3-1 and return to MAZACAR with no width.

GIVE THE MAN WHAT HE WANTS!

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