Closed Chelsea 3-0 Bolton

[Justin_3d 1,140]

hahahhahaha

Anyway just ignore Justin he's been acting like a tit since the game ended.

And did you know that the word "Flip Flopper" can represent a lot of fans on this website?

[FranklyFrank 103]

I think he pretty much played centre back today, i know him and Luiz were switching positions all the time.

That is true. I just worry about some of his defending.

[Kojo 4,676]

That is true. I just worry about some of his defending.

I know, but playing Luiz centre back we have no midfield, no passers, i think we have to take the risk, it's either that or we play Bosingwa (but i still think he's injured anyway, and i don't think we want that, but then again we could play Ferriera, but i like Ivanovic on the right.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I'm not sold on DL being a midfielder, but trying it out couldn't hurt.

[Kojo 4,676]

I'm not sold on DL being a midfielder, but trying it out couldn't hurt.

I think we gots to give it a try, because we need points desperately, 4th place this season would be a miracle, a blessing even, we got David Luiz involved today and i think it benefited us, we have to get him invovled, we play him centre back, then who do we have in midfield?, it's just going to be a perfect example of those games where we drew 1-1 against fulham, wigan etc.

[blue out west 27]

Just finished watching the game as I missed it today. Finally a win and a routine one. Clean sheet and 3 goals. But Bolton are 19th for a reason. They were awful, but we looked creative in attack and that's what giving me a lot of optimism. Can't escape the feeling it has happened just as Drogba returned...

Everyone did well though Cole has disappeared in our attack and made a few mistakes. Essien's passing was also good and much better then Meireles produced in the last couple of games.

MOTM

i highly doubt ash is anywhere near fully fit so lets keep that in mind

it drove me nuts listening to the commentary with the guys pretending that ash terry lamps mikel and essien had no fitness issues the last while

[blue out west 27]

I think we gots to give it a try, because we need points desperately, 4th place this season would be a miracle, a blessing even, we got David Luiz involved today and i think it benefited us, we have to get him invovled, we play him centre back, then who do we have in midfield?, it's just going to be a perfect example of those games where we drew 1-1 against fulham, wigan etc.

he can get involved playing at centre back especially with ash not fit and bos out, we shouldn;t be pushing up with our fullbacks anyway.

also luiz was extremely wasteful with possession this game but no one remembers this??? why, because he scored a pretty goal?

[Kojo 4,676]

he can get involved playing at centre back especially with ash not fit and bos out, we shouldn;t be pushing up with our fullbacks anyway.

also luiz was extremely wasteful with possession this game but no one remembers this??? why, because he scored a pretty goal?

How was he wasteful?, why because he gave away 3 long balls?, only 2 of them were just too far off, still a good effort and good at picking out, better than any other player can do on our team. He got up there and passed the ball about and made some good runs, looked really good going up, i think it's good if we give him a try in midfield.

[blue out west 27]

How was he wasteful?, why because he gave away 3 long balls?, only 2 of them were just too far off, still a good effort and good at picking out, better than any other player can do on our team. He got up there and passed the ball about and made some good runs, looked really good going up, i think it's good if we give him a try in midfield.

3 long balls in the first 20-25' maybe, but on the game he gave away possession many more times than that. he has all the athleticism and a good feel for the game, he is just soooo green still in every way (offense and defense). AVB clearly told him to build the attack almost exclusively because we don;t have a proper playmaking central mid and it puts so much pressure on our team shape and defense on the counter when we rely on a CB to start every single move. especially when that CB isn't pique, its young luiz.

[Kojo 4,676]

3 long balls in the first 20-25' maybe, but on the game he gave away possession many more times than that. he has all the athleticism and a good feel for the game, he is just soooo green still in every way (offense and defense). AVB clearly told him to build the attack almost exclusively because we don;t have a proper playmaking central mid and it puts so much pressure on our team shape and defense on the counter when we rely on a CB to start every single move. especially when that CB isn't pique, its young luiz.

I understand what you mean, but things got to be done, well that's my opinion anyway, i don't think we are gonna get any more out of this, i think it's best if Luiz plays midfield, for the next game because i think we need to play better attacking football and Luiz can help, we might be more vulnerable at the back yes, but i think it's worth it overall and that's my opinion, seems you and Manpe don't think the risk is worth it and we can get through it, that's fine, i doubt we can agree with one another though.

[blue out west 27]

I understand what you mean, but things got to be done, well that's my opinion anyway, i don't think we are gonna get any more out of this, i think it's best if Luiz plays midfield, for the next game because i think we need to play better attacking football and Luiz can help, we might be more vulnerable at the back yes, but i think it's worth it overall and that's my opinion, seems you and Manpe don't think the risk is worth it and we can get through it, that's fine, i doubt we can agree with one another though.

i understand what you're saying but there's no reason to start him in midfield. we have essien and mikel who are both way better in that role. having essien or mikel in there means that luiz CAN roam from his CB position and do the things he did today, thats why AVB played that formation. its also why he picked the 11 and the formation he did in napoli.

[Tomo 21,751]

Agreed on both accounts. For once we perform decently, and the fans only sing Torres' name and boo our own players because they wouldn't pass to Torres.

When i was at the Sunderland game we all thought Torres's overhead kick went in off the crossbar and not Lamps (from the MHL) when Neil announced Lamps as the goal scorer their was groans like the goal was disallowed.

Fucking pathetic!!!!!!

[Kojo 4,676]

i understand what you're saying but there's no reason to start him in midfield. we have essien and mikel who are both way better in that role. having essien or mikel in there means that luiz CAN roam from his CB position and do the things he did today, thats why AVB played that formation. its also why he picked the 11 and the formation he did in napoli.

I'm not talking about defensive midfield, and Mikel?, don't make me laugh.

I put Ramires-Essien/Romeu-David Luiz, i don't want David Luiz to do a defensive job in midfield, i want him with creative freedom, but obviously working hard, but i still want him with creative freedom and i think that will definitely benefit our attack, because he isn't a greedy player either, he will have some vision and flair when he goes forward, it will be nice to have a player like that for a change, rather than the inconsistent lampard who turns up when he wants to, and usually gives the ball away 24/7, or Meireles who can't pass a ball altogether.

[Kojo 4,676]

When i was at the Sunderland game we all thought Torres's overhead kick went in off the crossbar and not Lamps (from the MHL) when Neil announced Lamps as the goal scorer their was groans like the goal was disallowed.

Fucking pathetic!!!!!!

That's shocking...

[Blue Armour 4,436]

There's really not much difference between the 2. What I will say for Meireles though is his reactions are much quicker than Lampard's currently, and he had a good game in Naples despite the gloom reactions.

Despite his quicker reactions he seems incapable of tackling or stifling the opponents attacks like Lampard did today...I know he would be better upfront like Ramires,but he isn't suited to the role that AVB currently demands from him

And if I remember correctly it was his horror show that led to the Napoli equalizer