Petr Cech

[Kieran. 6,317]

Major part of our embarrassment vs. Arsenal and was at fault for the goal today.

Hurts me to say it, but Courtois will be our keeper in a few years

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I did expect him to be way behind the top keepers of the league but not 2nd to last. As always, stats do not tell the full story but Petr has this season at times been well below what is required of a keeper at a top club.

Yes, we must factor in that a lot of lower-table club keepers will be there because they face considerably more shots than Cech. It's still alarming though.

[francozola 2,040]

What the fuck was up with him yesterday? I'm not just going on the bandwagon because of the mistake for the goal, but he was completely off his game. Kicking was horrible. Didn't give the defenders any confidence at all during set pieces. One decent save after Ivanovic's horrific back-pass but he was completely out-of-sync yesterday.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He had a bad game.

However he has very few of those, just think of the times when he has saved us in the past and will do in the future, and you can forgive him this fuck-up.

His error was just a footnote in a whole chain reaction of errors last night. Why Ivanovic allowed di Santo to check inside onto his stronger side to get the ball into Moses is beyond me, how Bosingwa just let Moses steal into the penalty area on a whim is laughable, and what Cech was doing is also a tough one to answer. Three mistakes from three (well, two) usually-reliable players and you can see why we're short on confidence at present.

[Tomo 21,733]

Statistically Petr Cech is the 2nd worst keeper in the league this season.

Statistically David Luiz has been one of the best defenders.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

This is the Petr Cech thread though Tomo

[Amblève. 4,995]

He was clumsy when they scored the goal. That means, there's still a chance we use him as a defensive midfielder?!^^

[Tomo 21,733]

Back in 2004 Carlo Cudicini was having a underwhelming season and Ranieri responded by pre signing Petr Cech has competition, well that was the plan but Cech ended up taking his place straight away.

We have to bring Courtious back next summer to push Cech hard for the first team place.

[Madmax 9,219]

We have to bring Courtious back next summer to push Cech hard for the first team place.

Though I agree, Courtois has said that the plan is to loan him domestically next season, then challenge for a place the year after.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Though I agree, Courtois has said that the plan is to loan him domestically next season, then challenge for a place the year after.

Maybe, in lights of recent performances by big Pete, a change in plans is in order.

[Madmax 9,219]

Maybe, in lights of recent performances by big Pete, a change in plans is in order.

Let's hope so, Cech needs competition to keep him on his toes.

[Tomo 21,733]

Maybe if Courtious is going on loan again, a expierenced PL keeper on a short contract? Sorenson, Jaskellinen, Harper maybe?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Back in 2004 Carlo Cudicini was having a underwhelming season and Ranieri responded by pre signing Petr Cech has competition, well that was the plan but Cech ended up taking his place straight away.

We have to bring Courtious back next summer to push Cech hard for the first team place.

I disagree entirely.

A recent story on SkySports said Courtois had come to Cobham over La Liga's winter break and tests show he's improved a lot on loan at Letico. We don't want to hinder his progression by throwing him on our bench already. I like the plan. 2 seasons in La Liga & one more domestic loan. He's still 19, so let's not rush him. Otherwise it'll be McEachran hype mk II

[Fulham Broadway 16,832]

Not putting the game to bed, left a last second heart in mouth moment today, but what a save

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Great save Petr!

[Madmax 9,219]

Single-handedly (see what I did there?) saved us 2 points yesterday.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech is set to hold discussions with the club and expects to sign a contract extension after confirming his wants to stay at Stamford Bridge.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7413018/

[BlueLion. 21,491]

He's 29 now with two years left on his contract, so I think we should offer a new contract of 3 years at most.