iseah100 5,612 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Agreed about his versatility but, and again it's only my opinion, Ake seems a rather average LB to me. Fair enough for Jose to use him to plug a squad gap at that position but I can't see the young man building his career in that role. Certainly I don't think he's anywhere near as good at LB as he is at DM.That's a fair assesment, and I agree, I was just pointing out his versatility and with more playing time at LB I definitely think he can become a good left back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran. 6,317 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 What the fuck Schurrle!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 NO POLL? thank fuck ,, he was an awful REF nearly as bad as Cunten berg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhForAGreavsie 6,075 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 That's a fair assesment, and I agree, I was just pointing out his versatility and with more playing time at LB I definitely think he can become a good left back.My thought is that it would take a lot of effort to turn Ake into a barely acceptable LB, whereas he could become a really good DM. My preference would be to encourage Ake to become the best player he can possibly be and that would mean allowing him to play at his best position.It could be though that the versatility you quite rightly point out will allow Ake to hold down a squad place and buy himself time to develop here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Goals highlightshttp://hoofoot.com/?match=Chelsea_2_-_1_Bolton_2014_09_24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizacar 93 Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 man of the match was def oscar. Ake a close second and luis 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid9 418 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Young players proved what they can do in 1st half, don't know what happened in 2nd half... Could be lack of games fitnessWot?proved what they can do? draw 1-1 with Bolton?and lack of games fitness? they play in the u21's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 Apologies for the delay.Man of the Match poll now inserted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekid9 418 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 My take on the match:1) Ake is very good, we must give him chance2) I like Zouma, looks composed, he is going to make it even if it takes 2 years.3) Schurle needs one on one coaching on shooting4) I thought we played very well despite the scoreline. If luck favoured us could have been 7-15) Not sure about Drogba, he really has lost touch and pace. Remy should be the sub for Costa when needed.Bring on Shrewsburyagree all-round expect for point 4.Thought it was a terrible performance! lacked a cutting edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 My word. We really did make life difficult for ourselves with all those missed chances, didn't we? Relieved to see us win in the end. I was also pleased to see us having proper full backs playing in the correct position. Refreshing to see how much threat we had going forward from both sides with Luis and Azpi playing. On the other hand, 1 clean sheet from 7 matches this season is a major concern and frustrating as many of those goals are easily preventable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickpassnmove 924 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 frustrating again, but I'm very happy for Ake, J.Mikel, and Zouma. nice effort by Schuerrle, but not quite there. Also, good effort by Salah. What can we say? These guys have not played together before in a competitive match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndersonBLUE 819 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Standard early game cup game, nothing special. Got the job done and some youngsters got a run about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoSalah 8,886 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 If Schurrle can get a run in the team and keep getting shooting opportunities like tonight, I believe he will score about 15 goals this season. Think hes one of those guys who needs a sequence of goals to start a decent run. Sure he only got 3 shots on target out of 12 but hes getting shooting opportunities due to him not being afraid to shoot when others would maybe pass and that itself is encouraging giving how Hazard and Willian sometimes refuse to shoot when in a decent position a lot last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeholiday 209 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Remy could have made it 3, but Lonergan made a great save. Thought he had a decent game in terms of linking up the play and moving to either flanks from time to time. Bit selfish though in the counter attack that led to Oscar's goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Ok... Move on.You are making sounds like we just getting knocked out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 From Holland post match interview, it seems he is the one who take in charge for this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 My thought is that it would take a lot of effort to turn Ake into a barely acceptable LB, whereas he could become a really good DM. My preference would be to encourage Ake to become the best player he can possibly be and that would mean allowing him to play at his best position.It could be though that the versatility you quite rightly point out will allow Ake to hold down a squad place and buy himself time to develop here. The Only Place to Be, is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 173 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 We did what we had to.1. Some young players proved themselfes.2. We got 3 points.3. "Its just the Carling Cup".Move on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sainttourist 68 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Overall a good performance, but didn't like team attitude in both half. In first half too arrogant, in second too selfish. This Schurrle obsession with "cut inside and shot" starting to annoying, even he is unlucky to score, but taking 12 shots is too much. And why he takes corners? It always looks random, most of the times he can't overkick first defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogzola 283 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I also thought Shurrle was good. He showed a willingness to get things done. Also his free kicks are also very good and even though he only got three shots on target there is no point counting a shot on target if it is struck straight at the keeper,loads of his shots were not far off. He tracked back well and was always causing Boltons defenders trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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