Closed Chelsea 0-0 Man City

[zolayes 14,489]

He needs to stop pulling players shirts in the box though.

or get lessons from Ricky on how to do it

[Buffalo talks Blue 85]

If only Didi would come on the pitch to score a last minute extraordinary goal.

[Reddish-Blue 2,373]

Overall, we managed a clean sheet and our counter attack looks good.

The biggest problem is Fernando Torres. His lack of movement in the box is pathetic for a player that used to be recognized as one of the 'best' strikers in Europe.

[Drogzola 283]

We can take a few good things from this game, the only thing that worried me on defense particularly on the left side was when our players were sucked into the middle and City passed it back out wide we reacted on closing them down very slowly at times, which either gives them space to run at us or have time to give a half decent cross. I felt Ashley Cole reacted a bit slow at times when we were on attack. He missed a couple of good chances to maraud up the left touchline. Torres is too weak he only showed aggression once decisions weren't going his way instead of starting the game with a bit of fire.

All in all I have kept my feeling towards Benitez to myself as I to be honest felt divided on the situation from the start. I loved Di Matteo and was upset about him being sacked like he was but also I felt that something needed to be changed. Hopefully we buy a half decent striker soon as I feel this is our biggest issue right now.

[The Rising Sun 709]

Contrary to public opinion, while i think it was great for everyone to honour RDM and sing some songs for him, i strongly feel that the crowds behavior towards benitez was pathetic.

When the club is in a little bit of a hole, and we have a new manager, regardless of what he said 7-8 years ago when he was managing another club, the fans should'nt have created an atmosphere that they did.

Initially, i felt a little embarrased at the way Roman disposed off RDM, but the fans reaction to a managers first game in charge was much worse.

While people at the stadium probably thought they are making a stand and being valiant or whatever, it just reflected very poorly on the club and its fans.

Yes, Rafa is not the perfect choice. But "RAFA OUT" banners , and other such banners, along with the songs that were sung during the game, and then booing your own manager before he has even managed a game....

I dont know how anyone can give themselves a pat on the shoulder after such behavior.

Give him a chance.

I actually think he might do a good job.

David Luiz did not think he is superman and actually stayed back for most of the game, did not try and do tricks. Our defense suddenly looked organised.

Our midfield, as an expert on ESPN said, is "selfish", i never thought of it this way but they do overpass and rarely try a risky ball through.

Torres is beyond saving so wont say anything on that.

Marin must get a look in now.

I really think this formation does not suit us well.

We really need a 4-4-2, with Torres sturridge, Torres Lukaku, Sturridge Lukaku, or even Moses Torres etc etc.....

At the moment, Mazacar keep playing relatively safe passes and nothing much comes of it. Some passes do look spectacular, but in general there is no end game....

Rafa has alot that he can improve in the squad.... The city game was a start.... I really think we shouldnt alienate him even before he gets a crack.

Anyways, in the end its the results that matter. A tough game against Fulham coming up, if he can get the team level up a bit and tweak the setup, good on him.

[cousin benson 76]

What's everyone's view on the minutes applaud for RDM in the 16th minute?

yeah, really good from the fans to see this, a nice gesture to Robbie.

[badenblue 21]

As much as I don't want him here I think Shreeves was a disgrace.

So what has changed? just one more bullet in his arsenal to fire at Chelsea.

[badenblue 21]

Scouse cunts saying how classless we are for booing him. Thick chavs, there is a reason and it is the way he has spoken about our club in the past. They are so hypocritical too, look how they were calling for hodgson to go after about a month, most of them wanted rafa to go too. They should shut up and focus on their relegation battle the stupid cunts.

Do not let them whined you up, their more to be pitied, than scorned, lease we forget, they have only the "History" channel to watch

[badenblue 21]

The fans in Stamford Bridge are really really plastic, its like watching movie in theatre

Trying to be clever are we, well your be the first Liverfool fan that makes it.

[BlueSanti 290]

Putting apart that Benitez is obviously cunt and should fuck off he did actually well druing the game.

Substitusions were good and we'll see if he has guts for taking off Torres only when Dany will be available.

On the other hand his defending of Torres after game was pretty pathetic; Torres was still worst on the pitch and shown no passion at all.

Hope Cole won't go anywhere after season he once again shown that he is still world class - amazing perfomance from him. Azpi gets my MOTM vote though; that's how good modern side-back looks - solid both in defence and offence. If this is going to become his standart he will be pretty amazing lad in future.

I got slightly dissapointed with Hazard because it seems he is lost against better sides; hope time will change that - still his first season in England.

Feel kind of possitive with the performance and result; after all it's not that big loss against current champions.

Nice gesture from fans towards our legends Dave Sexton and Roberto Di Matteo; pity one of them is no longer among us - rest in peace Dave.

[Strike 7,271]

don't see how the clean sheet is a plus-point when we sacrificed the attack to do it. tbf, we were solid in the games against swansea and liverpool as well. unlucky to concede then but luckily didn't concede yesterday.

rafa's objective should be to sort out the attack and get us dominating games again

[Backstreet09 499]

So much hate for Torres ? He played far better than our so called CREATIVE TRIO , who are getting more and more selfish , how can you expect him to score without any service ? yeah he played shit against WEST BROM but today he wanted to win than most of our players . I just dont understand why Hazard and Mata cuts inside everytime ? why dont they dribble on the flanks and then cut inside from there ? thats totally selfish play and any Mikel fans who are saying he played better or he's our MOTM are either blind or supporting him cause he's black (I'm not a racist) but he doesnt deserve a place in this team . If we had Xabi or Gerrand instead of him ,they would have done far better and we would have won this match =P

[Hutcho 8,443]

Really can't wait for Frank to come back be it his impact of the bench or starting he adds a lot to this team.... Hopefully he will be back soon...

[gary gordon 1,777]

Really can't wait for Frank to come back be it his impact of the bench or starting he adds a lot to this team.... Hopefully he will be back soon...

Too true.. I miss him heaps!

[Hutcho 8,443]

don't see how the clean sheet is a plus-point when we sacrificed the attack to do it. tbf, we were solid in the games against swansea and liverpool as well. unlucky to concede then but luckily didn't concede yesterday.

rafa's objective should be to sort out the attack and get us dominating games again

I dont think we sacrificed the attack I just think they had a bad game against a man city team that over powered them. But also I highly doubt we will be dominating games especially without a striker who can hold up play well etc. Against Fulham we should dominate a lot more but we will could still have attacking problems.

[Strike 7,271]

I dont think we sacrificed the attack I just think they had a bad game against a man city team that over powered them. But also I highly doubt we will be dominating games especially without a striker who can hold up play well etc. Against Fulham we should dominate a lot more but we will could still have attacking problems.

regardless of the fact it was mancity, the attack was absolutely toothless. the ball goes to torres and the Most he can do is win a free kick. he can't pick out a pass, he can't get past a man....

[zolayes 14,489]

So much hate for Torres ? He played far better than our so called CREATIVE TRIO , who are getting more and more selfish , how can you expect him to score without any service ? yeah he played shit against WEST BROM but today he wanted to win than most of our players . I just dont understand why Hazard and Mata cuts inside everytime ? why dont they dribble on the flanks and then cut inside from there ? thats totally selfish play and any Mikel fans who are saying he played better or he's our MOTM are either blind or supporting him cause he's black (I'm not a racist) but he doesnt deserve a place in this team . If we had Xabi or Gerrand instead of him ,they would have done far better and we would have won this match =P

we might even have won if we had had Messi ....to blame Mikel suggests you are Kojo

[Backstreet09 499]

we might even have won if we had had Messi ....to blame Mikel suggests you are Kojo

Ronaldo is better than Messi lol and Mikel needs to go home if we have to play free flowing football =P Every top football team has a top DF midfielder and I bet we will have one in january =D