Badboy 1,526 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We'll never be in transition until we transit from deadweight like Terry, Drogba, Anelka and the principles that era represented to fresh ideas and personnel. We just seem to be stuck in this humongous time warp.Exactly we are not even in transition, most of the players that played today have been here for years and years. If we had a new team then we would be in transition but we ain't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 It's scary the fact Spurs are level with us and have two games in hand, i'm being completely honest here, but i think it will be impossible for us to reach champions league football this season. Because i know we wont do anything in January, we will probably end up finishing 5th, 6th if it goes really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeB 1,281 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I don't know if it has already been noticed but I was extremely pleased with Ramires calm and ability to elimine his opponent before distributing. Exactly like Romeu does, both don't necessarly need to run with the ball on a short distance to put their opponent away.It's an evolution in the game of Ramires that I find very interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I don't know if it has already been noticed but I was extremely pleased with Ramires calm and ability to elimine his opponent before distributing. Exactly like Romeu does, both don't necessarly need to run with the ball on a short distance to put their opponent away.It's an evolution in the game of Ramires that I find very interestingTo be honest he hasnt had a mention because of all the bad stuff what went on. I agree he played well, his tackling was good for once and his passing was good too, he has the ability to move the game forward, but he can't do it by himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 If we lost to Arsenal/Liverpool at home,then we must to lose to liverpool/Arsenal to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DYC. 7,542 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Our problem is we don't have the players to play in the way AVB wants us to play (while we also lack true quality). Against the smaller sides in the league it's possible but against the big sides it's suicide. AVB is at fault for that for being so naive and needs to open his eyes and realise he needs to change the style until we do have the right players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 AVB tactic can't work with our slow and not creative players!!!Terry can't play with this tactic, luiz is Making bad decisions.We don't have a creative player in the middle that can pass to create chances to the striker and we don't have 1 more quality winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 It would be difficult to sell so many of the players we have slagged off today and just buy a new team like we did under Mourinho without disrupting the squad. We let too many players go after 2009/10 and look what happened once the injuries came. However, we do need a massive squad overhaul and I would be quite happy at that time to say goodbye to Mikel, Malouda, Ferreira, Turnbull, Anelka and Drogba if we want to implement passing football. They should not all go at once though as not to disrupt the squad and I'm not sure how willing Mr Abramovich will be to fork out £300m for a new squad base every 8 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDN Blue 7,903 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I'm not sure how willing Mr Abramovich will be to fork out £300m for a new squad base every 8 yearsYep, especially when these players have no re-sale value now. Drogba, Anelka & Kalou will probably walk on a free this summer (hopefully!). Who's actually going to replace them? We had a chance for Aguero and acted too late. Neymar? For like £54million + £250k/week? No way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodZola 630 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I was stunned to see AVB' s team selection, it was so reminiscent of last season its was uncanny as we all know a midfield of Lampard, Ramires & Mikel just doesn't work, throw in Maloulda & you've got a recipe for disaster. We improved in the second half because of the changes but AVB was incredibly naive with his selection - Liverpool play the same way despite Dalglish's introduction & a change of some playing personnel, sit back, counter attack & hope to nick a result & they got it again because AVB went against his attacking instincts & picked the wrong players against a monotonous Liverpool team.That said, I hope AVB gets the time to build a 'new Chelsea' as this team has needed change since we last won the Prem, yes I think the board took too long in appointing Ancelotti's replacement but as I've said before the likes of Kalou, Maloulda, Mikel, Bosingwa etc should of gone then & not let 2 class players in Carvalho & Ballack leave. AVB is suffering because of those catastrophic decisions so I hope that the board give him the time to build his squad & then everybody can make a rational judgement. I hope January is the start of an evolution, I believe in AVB's philosophy in the way his teams play - despite our bad start! The positive in this is that there are only 12 games into the season so plenty of games to get closer to the leaders & assure a top 4 finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypt 241 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 AVB tactic can't work with our slow and not creative players!!!Terry can't play with this tactic, luiz is Making bad decisions.We don't have a creative player in the middle that can pass to create chances to the striker and we don't have 1 more quality winger.Its not only that we done have the players for his tactics. The way we play wont work in the premier league , slick football will win you games in spain and portugal but not here , the gameplay is to fast. we dont have the time on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Considering that our top 4 place is at risk..AVB has got to make sure the teams settles down in matches quickly enough...A lingering question is why it takes a second half/opposition goal/red card to get the team fired up....Also choose a fixed first 11 with whatever combination of veterans and youngsters seems useful...Its not a good idea to keep changing the main striker, and the centre back every game because these positions require players in consistent form, and the only way they can get that form is if they play regularly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Andre Villas-Boas admitted Chelsea's 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool was a major blow to their Premier League title hopes.http://chelsearealfan.blogspot.com/2011/11/villas-boas-big-blow.htmlREALLY?!!??!?! :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongdaniel 34 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Dissapointed, but not really surprised. People talking about getting rid of AVB, That's just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,442 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Andre Villas-Boas admitted Chelsea's 2-1 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool was a major blow to their Premier League title hopes.http://chelsearealfa...s-big-blow.htmlREALLY?!!??!?! :doh: He's being practical...nothing surprising about it.Concentrate on making the most of what's left, and try extra hard to get the Carling Cup and/or FA cup. Majority of the fans may not think much of them right now, but silverware IS silverware, and is something the team and the club admin will like.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 I can't wait til January. I usually hate silly season, but we really need fresh blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 On the other hand... we played after the international break. We broke the jynx before, it was about time it got back at us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Severinb 309 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 MODRIC!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 MODRIC!!will never join us unless Spurs miss out of CL spot or he does a Tevez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaChick 430 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Sickened....absolutely sickened. Changes need to be made and fast. It's just not working, to say the defence is a shambles is an understatement. Every time Liverpool were attacking I actually had to close my eyes! Luiz is a liability at the back, I love him but hes gona cause me to have a heart attack and I'm too young for that. Terry's head is not in the game at all....then you look to the bench and you see Bosingwa Christ! And like I know Terry will get back to his best but atm I just dunno what AVB can do with them! Maybe put Alex back in with Terry but seriously...ughhhhhhh queen kenny and fuckin scumbags!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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