Petr Cech

[Special Juan 28,123]

Jose to be sacked, Cech is shite so lets just forget football and demolish Stamford Bridge.

It's for the best.

[The only place to be 11,313]

But the reality is, if we had had any other keeper this season other than Petr we would be in a much worse situation.

That's not 'the reality', it's your opinion.

My opinion is that if we had Courtois in goal I don't think there'd be a noticeable difference in our results. That's not denigrating Cech's ability or form, but simply a recognition of just how far Courtois has come in the last few years.

If we didn't have Courtois then we wouldn't be having this discussion about Cech, but because we do then he's under the spotlight a bit more and these errors will be picked up on. I don't agree with all of them but the City and West Brom ones are very noticeable.

[FabHazard 655]

Let me spell out for you, goalkeepers should not be beaten on their near post, Benteke's goal was not hit with any pace & should of been a comfortable save for Cech, Aguero's was slightly different as it was hit with pace but it was on his near side where somehow he lost the sight of the ball, the ball wasn't far from his body so again he should be saving that.

Now the saves he makes during games is exactly what he his paid to do the very same as our strikers are paid to put the ball away & when their not doing the business they get all sorts of shit thrown at them, so when Cech is making several mistakes in a short period of time, why should he not get criticized too? Joe Hart has been making similar mistakes & perhaps more but he also made some great saves too but he is out on his arse at the mo & correctly so in my opinion.

The problem is when a keeper starts being shaky the defence then lose confidence too & it starts a chain of problems. He is still a fantastic keeper & a legend at this club but at this moment in time he needs a spell on the bench - there is no question of that.

what a load of bullshit!!

[bushman 2,043]

Since Cech has been nothing but spectacular in most games, any mistake he makes now it is scrutinized closely.

People expect him to save them all. As we all know, it is impossible. Therefore, my respect lies with him.

Still the future lies with Courtois.

[GodZola 630]

Is that it?I love how you forget to mention that in 3 of those games (Villa, City and Bayern) Cech made plenty of fantastic saves to keep us in those SAME games to more than make up for those "errors" (even if they weren't as severe as the one at WBA).To say he needs a spell on the bench is absolutely ridiculous.

Here we go funny season has arrived. He is there to make those saves, is he not? What do want him to do to earn his corn, pick his arse? As I already stated Joe hart has had some similar performances good & bad but where do you see him now? Ridiculous? The only thing ridiculous mate is the fact that some of you lot cant see your head from your arse.

Look, if Jose sticks with him I will trust his judgement but I much prefer how City are handling their own goalkeeping crisis.

[GodZola 630]

what a load of bullshit!!

what a load of bullshit!!

Thanks for your input - very enlightening! Now fuckoff back under that mushroom you just crawled away from, in other words they keep you in the dark & feed you shit - clueless.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Here we go funny season has arrived. He is there to make those saves, is he not? What do want him to do to earn his corn, pick his arse? As I already stated Joe hart has had some similar performances good & bad but where do you see him now? Ridiculous? The only thing ridiculous mate is the fact that some of you lot cant see your head from your arse.

Look, if Jose sticks with him I will trust his judgement but I much prefer how City are handling their own goalkeeping crisis.

Funny season has arrived indeed. To even compare Cech's situation to Hart's who has been poor for the majority of the season is ludicrous IMO.

Again I say, I love how you disregard the fact that he's made match winning saves in the some of the games that you did mention just because it's what goalkeepers are meant to do, which is again ludicrous again IMO, as that's like me saying one of the outfield players need to be dropped because he missed an open goal despite scoring 2 goals in the game.

Look, I agree that Cech has made some mistakes this season and does need to work on rectifying them but equally, he's made plenty of world class saves this season and he isn't in bad form. One game where one mistake has truly cost the team (WBA) doesn't mean he's in bad form and needs to be dropped.

Unbelievable how you're pretty much calling Cech's situation a "goalkeeping crisis". We'll just have to agree to disagree because you've obviously completely made your mind up that Cech needs to be benched for whatever reason.

[bushman 2,043]

To compare Hart to Cech is totally clueless, in my view.

Most of us would love to see both Courtois & Cech playing next year. As we all know, that´s not possible.

Since we still have about 8 months to go, I assume this thread will go on & on...Cech supporters on one side vs Courtois ones on the other. Where do you assign yourself, then ?

[Sidzeret 2,257]

Can't believe Cech's season is being compared to Hart's. That is just ridiculous.

Agreed, he hasn't been in his best of form but Hart's having a fucking nightmare of a season especially in the WC year.

And 'goalkeeper crisis'??? That is just bollocks.

We don't have a steady performing LB, our first choice RB can't cross the ball, we have a leaky defense with our CB making tons of mistakes, our pivot sucks and Jose hasn't found him best attacking trio yet and our strikers are not prolific enough and yet we are in a goalkeeping crisis....

We have a truly world-class goalkeeper with all the experience in the world and a young lad who is even better. There is no reason to give him so much stick just cause the team is performing badly as a whole.

[GodZola 630]

Funny season has arrived indeed. To even compare Cech's situation to Hart's who has been poor for the majority of the season is ludicrous IMO.Again I say, I love how you disregard the fact that he's made match winning saves in the some of the games that you did mention just because it's what goalkeepers are meant to do, which is again ludicrous again IMO, as that's like me saying one of the outfield players need to be dropped because he missed an open goal despite scoring 2 goals in the game.Look, I agree that Cech has made some mistakes this season and does need to work on rectifying them but equally, he's made plenty of world class saves this season and he isn't in bad form. One game where one mistake has truly cost the team (WBA) doesn't mean he's in bad form and needs to be dropped.Unbelievable how you're pretty much calling Cech's situation a "goalkeeping crisis". We'll just have to agree to disagree because you've obviously completely made your mind up that Cech needs to be benched for whatever reason.

I am little surprised by the fact it is you that I am disagreeing with, actually you are one of the few that has a some decent knowledge & understanding of the game but i suppose these things will happen.....

Sometimes you have to see the bigger picture not just what's happening throughout one game, however Cech being rested will make him realize he has to improve, we may differ in opinion but the bottom line is that he has played better, far better. If he is selected Saturday I will be fully behind him and Jose but we simply cannot afford to keep giving away cheap goals & I include the defence in that too, if Cech performs well over number games then that will justify that decision but if not & he continues making mistakes, where are you & the Cech brigade stand then?

[Sidzeret 2,257]

To compare Hart to Cech is totally clueless, in my view.

Most of us would love to see both Courtois & Cech playing next year. As we all know, that´s not possible.

Since we still have about 8 months to go, I assume this thread will go on & on...Cech supporters on one side vs Courtois ones on the other. Where do you assign yourself, then ?

Not again...

The Mata- Oscar comparison didn't do any good.

[Rmpr 8,977]

1. Bayern

2. Villa

3. City

4. West Brom

LOL, absolutely pathetic!

1. Bayern - Cech kept us in the game, we would have lost way before if not for him.

2. Villa - Ok, although I disagree it was a mistake, he could have saved it.

3. City - No one would have saved that, no one!

4. WBA - The only horrible goal he has concedes this season, I grant you that.

Now, look up at the other top keepers in the world and tell me one that has fewer mistakes than Cech....

[bushman 2,043]

Not again...

The Mata- Oscar comparison didn't do any good.

Does any comparison do any good here ? Just read some of those postings. It´s all there.

[OneMoSalah 8,885]

Here we go funny season has arrived. He is there to make those saves, is he not? What do want him to do to earn his corn, pick his arse? As I already stated Joe hart has had some similar performances good & bad but where do you see him now? Ridiculous? The only thing ridiculous mate is the fact that some of you lot cant see your head from your arse.

Look, if Jose sticks with him I will trust his judgement but I much prefer how City are handling their own goalkeeping crisis.

Name a goalkeeper who is still playing and has been as consistent as Cech has for the last 10 years in the whole of Europe? There is nobody except Buffon and Casillas who are regarded as the best.

He went through a bad period a few years back, like what Joe Hart is going through but he bounced back and in my eyes with Lloris is probably the best keeper in the PL. Sure with Courtois out on loan, any mistake Cech makes people can just say aw sell him and let Thibaut be #1 but still its fucking ridiculous to say so after ONE mistake.

Anyway regarding Courtois, he has rejected a new contract apparently as he wants to be #1 next year? Do yous think Cech will be gone next season then or what? I mean the cycle has to come to an end at some point, with a 22(?) year old as good as Courtois we need to let him play sooner or later or he'll leave.

[bushman 2,043]

Of course Chelsea must let Courtois to play, soon.

He is good with the ball, his feet & a great overall goalie. Soon, he will be like no other in his post. Many players already said so.

Chelsea must not make a mistake here & bring him in next year. Apparently, Chelsea even offered him a new & improved deal, but the kid is smart & is silent, wait & see.

His football future is on line here. He can not sit on the bench & watch Jose taking notes next year.