Gary Cahill

[robsblubot 3,205]

I challenged anyone to watch the goals again and come up with their version of what went wrong,this means nothing as does most of the rubbish spouted on Cahill's involvement on the two goals Sunderland scored. 1.Mikel 2.Luiz , What are your versions?

This is not about who made a mistake here or there, at least not to me.

It's about how one handles the difficulties created by the opponents. Cahill's defending for the second goal showcases why I dislike him: it was passive. He tried to block a couple of times, and all the attacker had to do was to pretend to take a shot which causes Cahill to pause - never making a move towards the attacker.

Aside from this type of passive defending that I dislike (favoring blocks) I think he's an overall pretty poor passer.

Again, if our defensive system was working at all, Cahill, Luiz, and Terry, wouldn't be facing the attackers one-on-one all the time, but I am just answering your question.

However, with our midfield ATM a 25yo Franco Baresi (or Maldini) wouldn't stop us from conceding.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Happy birthday Gary, best of luck and here is to many more years of loyalty to CFC..

[Jase 43,479]

Just only saw the Sunderland goals and bloody hell! What on the earth was he doing for their second goal?!! He practically invited or rather charitably gave that space to Ki to have a shot. A bloody idiotic mistake and pathetic positioning!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

This feels a bit random in the midst of all this bashing.

[Phil Driver 503]

MOTM .

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Superb game by Garry.

[Barbara 15,149]

He was my motm. I was a bit nervous when the lineup came up, but he made a flawless match, absolutely flawless. He's back to a very good level and I just wish he had a bit better pass. Sometimes he roofs the ball without trying to pick a pass instead, and while I think some moments ask for that, many aren't that dangerous, but he seems terrified of going for the pass. It doesn't compromise, it's a flaw, but it doesn't compromise.

Played a very secure match, handled their players very well and I think Luiz better up his game if he wants to go back to the team. If Cahill can carry on playing like this he deserves to start.

[Tomo 21,681]

Not going to lie, i was screaming into my I pad when i saw it was Cahill and not Luiz starting, not only does Luiz always play well against Arsenal, i felt we needed a proactive defender in this type of match.

But he had a good game, really good game, made that vital interception in the first half, that prevented whoever was behind him having a tap in,

[Strike 6,958]

Good performance from him. He does well in these big-match situations where Chelsea sit deep

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

All those who've been criticising him in the past few days should really change their opinions about him now at least.

[Jase 43,479]

Good performance from him. He does well in these big-match situations where Chelsea sit deep

Can't say much as I couldn't watch the game but Cahill is definitely in his element when we play a defensive approach like that, suits his abilities and covers his defensive deficiencies.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He was very good last night, credit where it is due.

[The Skipper 20,593]

We were set up in a way that suits Cahill and he played very well. Good game from him.

[didierforever 7,349]

GC was good last night but as i have been saying for long, its mostly cos he got the proper cover from our mid.

he was poor in the sunderland game but that fact was exaggerated by how hopelessly open we were in the mid in the last 45-50 minutes of the game.

once agian, our CBs are good but they are not given the proper cover from the mid.

[Henrique 9,133]

He wasn't the man of the match but he had a really good game. Luiz is a better footballer, but right now its really hard to justify Cahill on the bench and Luiz playing.

[YouNameIt 1,511]

All those who've been criticising him in the past few days should really change their opinions about him now at least.

Why? ONE game changes nothing, especially not when that game was a defensive, sit deep flawless tactic game.

[robsblubot 3,205]

This (against pool) was the best I ever seen from Cahill; not only great tackles, but good anticipation and distribution.

A bit of warning concerning that tackle on Suarez: many European or WC referees would have shown a straight red.

[Mouri_Matic 560]

Never the best but always reliable, will stay at Chelsea for many years to come, well done mate.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

He still has his faults, but he is improving a lot. This man is one of the best clutch tacklers in the world.