Closed Chelsea v West Ham

[The Skipper 20,593]

I don't know why Ivanovic started though tbh, it's obvious that you need more finesse in the team in games like these so it would've been better to go with Cole on the left and Azpi on the right... Oh well.

[Pizy 18,368]

It's like everything is against us.

So fucking frustrating and annoying trying to play football against a side who doesn't. They just park 10 men behind the ball and when they finally do get the ball themselves they just heave it into the box. Then they time waste at every opportunity.

We have no ideas going forward against parked buses like this.

[HD3D 1,038]

Not watching the game but from what I'm reading it's been expected. West Ham to just pack their half with 11 men whilst we try to break them down.

Have we created enough though?

I haven't watched it from the beginning but I know Oscar has been very close, and Terry too.

Eto'o also seems to be starving for goals.

[Stingray 9,441]

Not watching the game but from what I'm reading it's been expected. West Ham to just pack their half with 11 men whilst we try to break them down.

Have we created enough though?

Pressure and possession yes. But we fail in the final third. Couple of good shots though but as always the goalie peaks

[Strike 7,217]

Not watching the game but from what I'm reading it's been expected. West Ham to just pack their half with 11 men whilst we try to break them down.

Have we created enough though?

not enough. few pops from long range but that's it

[SinineUltra 1,170]

A lot of possession but no real edge, seems we need a lucky goal to settle this - if only Adrian wouldn't have the game of his life. Willian's crosses have been dire apart from a few corner kicks, same goes for Ivanovic. If only Mikel would have a mean shot in himself, would bring anew dimension to our game.

[Toli 977]

Not watching the game but from what I'm reading it's been expected. West Ham to just pack their half with 11 men whilst we try to break them down.

Have we created enough though?

no. had 1 chance from a oscar shot. and than 2-3 mins before the game 2 good chances. one after a corner from terry and another one after a deflected shot from Etoo. beside this, we couldnt create anything.

I dont get why Azpi is playing as a LB in this sort of game? completely useless. futhermore mikel + ramires useless against a deep-sitting team and Willians passing is awful today. Etoo beside his shot also not in the game. Ba could have been someone for crosses...

@Pizy we won the CL by sitting deep and not doing shit. we should be the last ones complainig about this. also, it was expected to be that way. its not like a team fighting against relegation will come to the Bridge and play flashy football.

[SinineUltra 1,170]

We will. They will open up, they already were at the end. Our passing however could be better (eg Willian) though.

Agree. Hopefully they'll also get tired from running after the ball, because it's always easier to do the hard work while in possession.

[bushman 2,043]

Jose anybody home ? Changes are needed urgently.

[Pizy 18,368]

Mikel is utterly pointless and useless in a game like this. Too slow, too negative, and offers nothing going forward.

[yuvala 2,167]

It's like everything is against us.

So fucking frustrating and annoying trying to play football against a side who doesn't. They just park 10 men behind the ball and when they finally do get the ball themselves they just heave it into the box. Then they time waste at every opportunity.

We have no ideas going forward against parked buses like this.

Yea.. we really have to get better at games like these..

[NishC300 1,865]

Dawson's goal wasn't offside. BT Sport just showed it.

[yuvala 2,167]

Lamps time?

[Fernando 6,453]

Well that's the usual Mourinho style of the past.

We play shit first half and then he does some changes and everything well.

Here hoping for the same, cause we can't fuck up today after Arsenal drop points.

Please don't fuck it up!!!!

[HD3D 1,038]

I dont get why Azpi is playing as a LB in this sort of game?

Let's stop with the hypocrisy. Before the game started, everyone was saying the lineup looked solid.

[peter_amb 54]

What is the point of Mikel in this game? I like him and rate him as a player, but we're not under any sort of pressure, west ham aren't trying to score. So he's basically useless in this game...

[Jype 6,398]

So much negativity here.

Mourinho at half time will make sure the players know what's expected of them and we'll still win this. Just need to score one goal and more will follow, it's not like West Ham can keep defending with 10 men if they're losing the game.

[bababoom 4,478]

Mikel finally passes the ball forward and it gets intercepted... typical.

Matic should of started (although we're probably resting him for City), Ramires and Mikel are taking too many touches allowing West Ham to get back into their shape.