Closed Man United 0-0 Chelsea

[bluephoenix 1,126]

Didn't get a chance to watch the game but some how i feel happy with a point

[Shane 2,275]

I've been waiting awhile to get this off my chest and I'm going to do it now, not caring who I offend in the process.

Some of the fans on here are fucking idiots. They bitch and moan at the first chance they get. If Ivanovic had a poor game people would be screaming to play Azpilicueta. If Oscar has a poor game people would be slating the manager for not playing someone else. Its a fucking joke on here. Three games into the season and people are already lining up possible replacements for Mourinho.

I've come to gathered that these people aren't real fans of Chelsea. They are glory hunters, Because real fans stick with the team and the manager and don't throw their fucking toys out of the pram at the first chance they get. When we lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in preseason it was a near fucking crisis on here, and people keep slating Mourinho over not playing Lukaku, who, by the way, didn't start alot of the time for WBA last year, so he's not going to turn into a world class striker over night. Oh, and because he got a hattrick in the last 20 minutes of a nothing game last season doesn't mean he'd 'destroy' United's defence.

People need to wake up and realise that this isn't a fantasy world we live in, and we're not going to win every game week in week out. Going to Old Trafford, keeping a clean sheet and getting a point - Fantastic result, Vintage Mourinho performance. Jose knew that a loss this early on in the season to title rivals would have a huge effect on morale.

A magic deep lying playmaker isn't going to appear either, and, I know people don't realise this, but Wayne Rooney does not, or will ever, define Chelsea football club. If he comes, great, if he doesn't, its not our season fucked and we still have lots to play for.

Its three games into the season with a new manager, it was a clever gameplan, the defence excuted their part of it with precision, the attack were sloppy and lacked that fluidity that will come in time of the season. There is nothing to worry about.

Christ above, imagine if what happened to City yesterday happened to us. Jose would be getting death threats on here.

On the actual match, Rooney was the standout attacking player from both sides. Both teams picked their times to go forward. Neither midfield was dominant. Game looked like it would have to have been decided by a moment of magic or a mistake. Torres was the right call to bring on as bringing on Lukaku was pointless. A target man striker wouldn't influence the game. Torres has got the better of Vidic in the past and actually won a few headers in the air against him. Terry was a warrior. Thought Cole and Hazard could have got more joy down the right but Valencia played deep and stifiled Cole, Valencia was poor going forward for me.

Oscar was probably our best player going forward, Thought he should have done better with that shot at the start when he hit it into De Gea's hands, mind.

[nachikethas 1,149]

well its good to know that we can get a clean sheet without parking the bus.

[Kezza 1,965]

Absolutely appalling knee jerk reactions. We held utd..to a nil all draw..at old Trafford.

Really degrades this forum.

Although it was a boring match, we got the point. Deal with it or fuck off

[bushman 2,043]

Somehow, I got the feeling Jose had visited the bus depot just before the last night´s game.

To order his players to play defensively just not to lose is not my cup of tea. Lukaku his best pre-season striker does not even get to play yet. I´d say fuck Jose & these types of games. I wouldn´t be too surprised to see Lukaku asking Jose to play him, as promised or get me out of here.

The way I saw it last night, one boring game. If this is Jose´s way of winning trophies, then may God be with us.

Chelsea were even lucky not to be punished for Frankie´s handball. Had it been Cuntenberg penalty would have been awarded.

Over all I am disappointed to see Chelsea resorting to this tactical nightmare.

[Stingray 9,441]

Seriously somebody voted for De Bruyne? He was absolutely awful tonight. Every pass he mad found a Man Utd player. He will continue to be inconsistent, but he's definitely a fantastic talent. Certainly doesn't deserve the pedestal he's been put on by some of our fans already. Tonight's game will have been a real wake up call for some people.

There were votes for Oscar, Lampard, Mikel and fucking Torres as well. So ... what now ?

[Stingray 9,441]

Glad we got the point. A point away at Old Trafford is always a decent result but as for the game itself... I'm disappointed in how Mourinho set us up initially, and disappointed that when he did make the changes, he didn't make the right ones (in my opinion). All of what I'm about to say is in conjunction to me believing we could've won it;

We started the game off okay-ish but it was very evident from early on that we weren't playing to win the game which was disappointing to say the least.

Schurrle looked lost up front - never want to see him there again. Can't fault his effort but he just isn't a lone striker. Looked much better on the RW in the second half. I thought that Lampard's inclusion in the line up was a bad decision too as I felt we needed a bit more tenacity and energy in midfield. It would've been better to bring Frank off the bench for this one. Lampard's inclusion restricted Ramires - Ramires was forced to be the more defensive player in the pivot and this really hurt our counter attacks. Would've preferred to see MVG or Mikel do that with Ramires given the freedom to do his thing.

This brings me to the second half: we played better, but the game was really there for the taking. Even though Mou didn't start Lukaku he should've at least thrown him on because Romelu would've caused a lot of problems to the United defence. Unfortunately Jose threw on Torres which was quite mind boggling to say the least. United were opening up and we pretty much failed to take advantage. I would've not been annoyed at Jose had he made simply moves of keeping on KDB, subbing in Lukaku and Mata at around the 60 min mark we would've won in my honest opinion.

I reiterate.We can play far better than we did today and I must say, disappointed in Mourinho with the negative game plan. Pretty pleased we got a point though.

PS: I'm writing this half asleep so please ignore any errors!

This.

And to all the guys screaming we can't say anything about Mou or the team: it was a crap game. Period. And this is a forum where you debate on that and express your opinion.

Mine: We could have played better. Draw or no draw. It was a negative game plan. No doubt about it. ManU seemed ready for the taking, but we didn't show up.

[Spike 12,049]

Absolutely appalling knee jerk reactions. We held utd..to a nil all draw..at old Trafford.

Really degrades this forum.

Although it was a boring match, we got the point. Deal with it or fuck off

I'm too lazy to read through the thread. Care to summarise for me?

inb4 Australian and lazy is a redundant statement.

[Spike 12,049]

I don't why people think it was a bad game. Sure no goals were scored but it was tense and nerve wracking throughout the entirety of the match. I was equal parts fearful and hopeful. It won't go down in the history books as an amazing all action match but it sure had me hooked and entertained.

[Beirut_Blues 306]

thankfully i didn't bet on this game cuz i woulda lost no matter what...

boring.

Mikel took over the pitch as soon as he got on and took control.. great player, and gets my vote.

[Cosmin 2,484]

No one asked Mourinho to leave or anything like that. Some people (like me) were just not happy with the way we treated yesterday's match, while some others called these people "idiots" and "glory hunters" because they disagree that Mourinho is ALWAYS right. I wonder why are there still the "[Post Match]" threads, since we should all have the same opinion.

[bushman 2,043]

Of course, we all should be happy to get a point, last night.

However, to be satisfied with the game plan & performance it is totally clueless in my opinion.

If I remember correctly, Di Mateo was fired because of this fucking park the bus tactics. So, why should I be pleased & praise Jose for it ?

[bleed_blue 136]

thankfully i didn't bet on this game cuz i woulda lost no matter what...

boring.

Mikel took over the pitch as soon as he got on and took control.. great player, and gets my vote.

Hahahahahahahhaha

[Ankit 3,176]

Parking the bus? Chelsea parked the bus? Man, knowing Jose, the rest of the post match threads will be so funny. I am so looking forward to it now!

We had more shots on target, more dribbles and the possession % is almost same against the defending champions Man Utd at Old Trafford. Oh, and we were playing our 3rd match in 8 days. Yup, we parked the bus!!

[Stats 7,056]

Good to come out with the point but I hope Jose does not resort to these tactics every big game. Looking at it, 7 points from your first 3 games is not bad but looking at the attacking talent we have here it would be encouraging to see Mourinho actually set out to attack teams. When we beat with Bayern and basically 'parked the bus' it was a bit more understandable because the team compared to now was much more inferior. People may be shocked of the fans reaction who are giving the team stick but part of being a fan is also identifying things that you would like to improve in your side and with me that is Mourinho's tactics.

Yes, happy with the point but I feel we could of had a real go at United this match. Not even bringing on Mata, I think was a bit ridiculous. I just wish Mourinho could have the mentality of thinking we have a strong team who can beat United. The other day a member posted on this forum a quote from Mourinho which was something where he was stating with the attacking talent the team has he is going to attack teams but 3 games so far and lets be fair have been rather laid back.

Even we got the point, Jose's plan was "we want a draw" and clearly did not do enough to try and win the game. I was at carnival anyway and missed the game and was disappointed the two events clashed. Turns out I did not miss much. Watched the full replay of the match and have to be honest the way we set out to contain United did not impress me.

I just don't get why people get so angry when other people criticize. It is not as if we are judging where the team will finish based on the one game. People, (well especially me) would just like a bit more attacking intent because I am sure we could have possibly won if we had shown that.

We neutralised RVP quite well and that is pleasing and got a point at OT but like I said the intent to not win the game was disappointing. A point suits both teams, a bit more us at this stage however a little more intent and this game could of been ours IMO.

[Shane 2,275]

Of course, we all should be happy to get a point, last night.

However, to be satisfied with the game plan & performance it is totally clueless in my opinion.

If I remember correctly, Di Mateo was fired because of this fucking park the bus tactics. So, why should I be pleased & praise Jose for it ?

Di Mateo was sacked because of his failure to qualify from a Champions League group stage.

Oh, and to people saying 'Fuck Jose Parking the bus'.

WE DIDN'T FUCKING PARK THE BUS!

There is a difference between setting up not to lose and parking the bus. If people think we parked the bus tonight, they know fuck all about football.

[The Rising Sun 710]

Dont think this is the way we should setup in any game however, it was old trafford and it was united's job to go for the win.

I think it is fair to say we can make judgement when a big team visits stamford bridge.

When we play away games , it doesnt need to be this dull, but in the end, not giving them 3 direct points over us is a long term win.

When we host the big teams, we are expected to go for the win, and it is here that i hope Jose plays a stronger more aggressive game.

Will only make the call once some big team visits us at home.

I remember there were murmurs and discontent at madrid that mourinho did not play attacking football, or that he set them up to not lose etc.... did not follow up on that at the time, but hope that was not true as we are packed with flair attacking players.

The last thing you want to do is to turn them into boring matchwinners, who can still produce magic moments, but lose that technical flair , instead becoming dogged and resilient.

For me personally, this was OK as long as we setup this way maybe only once more, and that is at the etihad.

Arsenal totenham and the rest, we need to setup to show flair pace and sexy football.

[bushman 2,043]

Di Mateo was sacked because of his failure to qualify from a Champions League group stage.

Oh, and to people saying 'Fuck Jose Parking the bus'.

WE DIDN'T FUCKING PARK THE BUS!

There is a difference between setting up not to lose and parking the bus. If people think we parked the bus tonight, they know fuck all about football.

Di Mateo was fired because of his tactical errors.

You should review the game again, then come back & tell me about football. Meanwhile, see you later. I have nothing to talk about with you.