Closed Newcastle v Chelsea

[Muzchap 8,966]

Something I'm noticing a fair bit recently. When Chelsea have the ball, other teams press them so that whenever a Chelsea player gets the ball past midfield, he is surrounded by 2-4 Newcastle players making any passes (except a back pass) almost impossible. When Newcastle have the ball, they space themselves so that there are forward and sideways outlets as well, so they are able to move the ball much more fluidly. This is the sort of thing Cole was grumbling about against Brentford. Our attackers don't move properly and they don't space themselves properly. The only time our attackers have any space is when there is a turnover which we turn into a counter-attack (which is rare).

Yup made that point several times!!!

Oh unlucky BA

[Magic Lamps 11,473]

oh BA

[Muzchap 8,966]

Penalty???

[mediator 2,026]

so close demba, hope not injured

[Hamilton 2,118]

Clear penalty, just kicks him in the face

[Atwa 78]

Wow that was a reckless kick.. i hope it isn't serious

[Muzchap 8,966]

Why no Penalty - anywhere else on the pitch that would be a foul? Dangerous play?

[Stingray 9,441]

Dangerous raised boot!!

Fuck

[mediator 2,026]

CLEAR PEN OMG

[Hutcho 8,443]

So close. please be ok demba.

[Hamilton 2,118]

EVA

[Blue Gino 377]

hooray Eva

[Sheva. 5,373]

Fuck off Coloccini, ridiculous challenge.

[Magic Lamps 11,473]

Isn't that a penalty? Coloccini was nowhere near the ball, only hit bas face, of course it was not intentional but still a nasty foul.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Eva's bottom is the highlight of this game so far! :eyebrows:

[Leif 6,006]

jesus christ. so now karate is allowed ok

[Leif 6,006]

fuck NU. disgusting team they really are. hate them more than Tottenham/Arsenal etc. always have. just despise them.

[Hutcho 8,443]

its ok we are used to playing with 10 men.