Petr Cech

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Did anyone have a feeling that somehow our defenders seems playing more 'comfortable' when Cech in goal?

Familiarity, in this instance, breeds content. As I've said in this thread numerous times, it's a psychological thing. Cech has a decade's experience of doing this at the top level for Chelsea, so it's no surprise his inclusion in the side brings about a sense of calmness.

[King11Didier 916]

Did anyone have a feeling that somehow our defenders seems playing more 'comfortable' when Cech in goal?

That is a good point. And he really has an impct on our whole team, not only defenders. As a former football player(not pro ofc) you gain confidence and calmness when you know someone like Cech is in goal. Through the time Terry and Cahill have gained this and it is always good when you know Cech is behind you. Hopefully, in the future, Zouma will gain this confidence with Tibo in goal.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Feel a bit sorry for him today. A couple of stunning saves, but then he should have kept out Stead's shot, no doubt about it.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Preparing for battle like a boss.

[DYC. 7,542]

I will never love a GK more than I love Cech. Another outrageous save in his collection.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Well done. World class save.

[Barbara 15,149]

hail the legend, the immortal, the only and one, Petr Cech

:worship: :worship:

[Madmax 9,219]

Just after that save the camera cut to Courtois and you could almost picture his brain as he's thinking, "wowzers these are some boots to fill".

[Styles 9,790]

Sell Courtois for 50m in the summer?

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Legend 4 Ever!

[supporter 3,088]

Petr Cech

[petr.breu 1,618]

He's still the top, fucking love him!

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It's a shame, he will most likely be benched again after this, although he is very much deserved to start again next actually.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

It's a shame, he will most likely be benched again after this, although he is very much deserved to start again next actually.

Not underestimating his saves but both shots were straight at him and it was a combination of great reflex/luck that saved it. A bit similar to the Courtois against Coutinho in semi of CO Cup.

He is the best GK in our history though and I love him.

[boshman 1,073]

World Class save. We are indebted to him just as mucb as Willian for these 3 points. Legend!!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Not underestimating his saves but both shots were straight at him and it was a combination of great reflex/luck that saved it. A bit similar to the Courtois against Coutinho in semi of CO Cup.

He is the best GK in our history though and I love him.

He had no right in being able to have the reaction time to even instinctively stick a foot out for Lukaku's second shot. Pure brilliance. Give credit where it is due.

There would have been 10 pages of discussion and endless vines had Courtois done the same! But I think that's because we take Cech for granted.

He's also gone nearly 1000 minutes without conceding at home in the league.

[edetarod 2,155]

hasn't conceded a goal in the league yet

5 games

5 clean sheets

[Barbara 15,149]

don't ever leave

He had no right in being able to have the reaction time to even instinctively stick a foot out for Lukaku's second shot. Pure brilliance. Give credit where it is due.

There would have been 10 pages of discussion and endless vines had Courtois done the same! But I think that's because we take Cech for granted.

He's also gone nearly 1000 minutes without conceding at home in the league.

absolutely

look at this pic

he made the impossible save