Closed Man United 1-1 Chelsea

[Chelsea Buzz 487]

604 Guests?! So Many City/United fans here...

If so, then they can piss off. I mean really, our worst two performances all season have been in their building and we still walk away with 2 points. Bahahahahhahaha

Perfect in all of the rest.

We're top of the league. Sing it Blues!! :getin: :getin:

[chelseafc9010 224]

I'm mystified at all the people on here who thought bringing on John Obi Mikel with 20mins to go was a bad idea... I'm seriously questioning if those that thought it was stupid have any tactical acumen at all.

We were up 1(not safe) Oscar played like a pedestrian all game, didn't make one play that resembled good football. We had the youngest bench I've seen since some Carling cup game and no real way to change the current of the game with the players getting tired. Matic and Cesc were on yellows and with the way Dowd was handing out the cards today, it was almost a certainty someone was gonna get sent off. What would've been the best thing to do in this situation? Keep it the same lineup with our two shields on yellows or bring in another holder who can help control the game while we probe for a killer goal?

I just feel like many people here watch the game from the perspective of what they think people will say rather than from what is best for the result. I'm absolutely shocked people here actually think we tried to park the bus once we went up 1-0! we were all over them and they hardly had a kick! Just because we didn't get the goal doesn't mean we parked the bus... We were seconds away from an impressive road win at a tough ground and people are complaining because we conceded late on account of a shit sending off and a bang bang goal.

Its clear we have been spoiled if after going to Old Trafford and Etihad we have a 6 pt cushion on our most feared competitor and supporters are still complaining about the two flukey goals that robbed us of a 100% record in the prem. LOL

We're sitting pretty right now, not to say there aren't things to nitpick about (Hazard needs to start fucking finishing! wow) but the general mood around here should be up! we are top of the league and clear of City by 6pts. What's the gripe about?

Oh and stop listening to the stupid media about negative tactics, we played very positive and could only get one goal from a 36yr old striker who everyone on this forum, save a few, thought was dead and buried! We didn't create much but that's on account of our best players not being at their best and we still had the best chances to score...

I don't know about you guys but I'm carefree right now. We played well enough to win with a severely weakened bench and minus the goal pig... Man Utd just helped the Prem by keeping us just within striking distance, that's all.

I agree about Mikel, we were tired and our midfield were on cards we needed fresh men. But apart from that, what game was you watching? We were completely dominated in the last 10 minutes, all the Mikel sub did was make Cesc push further, but since he was tired he didn't do much of that, so we eneded up with Cesc being in a midfield 3 and Drogba dropping even deeper to play a defensive role where Cesc should of been. We were dominated and barely created any chances after the goal, when really we should of brought on Mikel and Shurrle after the goal and stepped up our gear and go for the winner, 1-0 is never enough, Jose should of known that after the City result, but he did the same negative tactic again because he was scared of defeat, Jose always talks about the team growing 'balls', I think it's time he grew some himself.

[Azpinator 2,325]

Criticizing Mourinho for his decisions doesn't mean you're fickle, because it's natural to not agree on something. However, blaming it solely on either the refereeing or Jose is unreasonable. Many factors were involved.

I'm so relieved that King Drogba still has it in him on big occasions. That's the memory I'll take from this game.

[Reddish-Blue 2,419]

Should of won that game

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I agree about Mikel, we were tired and our midfield were on cards we needed fresh men. But apart from that, what game was you watching? We were completely dominated in the last 10 minutes, all the Mikel sub did was make Cesc push further, but since he was tired he didn't do much of that, so we eneded up with Cesc being in a midfield 3 and Drogba dropping even deeper to play a defensive role where Cesc should of been. We were dominated and barely created any chances after the goal, when really we should of brought on Mikel and Shurrle after the goal and stepped up our gear and go for the winner, 1-0 is never enough, Jose should of known that after the City result, but he did the same negative tactic again because he was scared of defeat, Jose always talks about the team growing 'balls', I think it's time he grew some himself.

What does it mean to be dominated? Hahahaha go back and watch the game dude.

We were well in control of the match right up until the 85th min. I can't remember one situation where Utd threatened us in the second half... It was nervy because we didn't kill it, not because Utd posed any real threat going forward. Can you think of on play that had you worried?

And now you're saying we should've shut up shop right after the goal at 54mins? lol dude you're killing me. Mikel is the last guy you bring on if you wanna go up a gear. We were good on the day, not great but don't complain about the tactical side of the game when there was little we could do to change it. Oscar Matic and Fab were on yellows, not really much else we could do.

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

Should of won that game

[DazLaughlan 55]

What a shit day this was for me earlier!! First my local team lost a 92nd minute goal in the derby and then that bloody 94th minute one!! Now I've calmed down we just need to take the point and move on. We have had a great start to the season and aslong as we keep focused we should stay in the driving seat.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

It's worth your time :

http://www.footballorgin.com/2014/10/manchester-united-v-chelsea-post-match.html

[chelseafc9010 224]

What does it mean to be dominated? Hahahaha go back and watch the game dude.

We were well in control of the match right up until the 85th min. I can't remember one situation where Utd threatened us in the second half... It was nervy because we didn't kill it, not because Utd posed any real threat going forward. Can you think of on play that had you worried?

And now you're saying we should've shut up shop right after the goal at 54mins? lol dude you're killing me. Mikel is the last guy you bring on if you wanna go up a gear. We were good on the day, not great but don't complain about the tactical side of the game when there was little we could do to change it. Oscar Matic and Fab were on yellows, not really much else we could do.

I'm pretty sure I said bring on Mikel and Shurrle to go up a gear and win the match, you said it yourself our midfield was tired and carded, that's why Mikel should of come on earlier while people like Cesc were still lively. If you think we were in control you are deluded, they had more possession, more shots, more shots on target. If it wasn't for our man of the match Courtois (which says a lot) they would of scored way before we scored with the Van Persie chances in the first half. Courtois saved our ass, apart from the poor refereeing, United fairly deserved a draw, they outplayed us in the first half and after Mikel came on and we parked the bus.

[Fernando 6,512]

I won't lie if I said I'm kinda annoyed by the point.

A point against City was good, but against this United....and especially when City drop points. Argh!

And I am finding a bit annoying Mourinho trying to close shop so early.

This is not the same Chelsea of 04!

We need to have the ball more.

I guaranteed that such tactics will cost us even more in CL matches. Specially in the semi finals where little margins define the game.

We need to kill opponents with this Chelsea not set up shop half way game like the Chelsea of old.

[Supermonkey92 1,428]

yes, he was so bold to say last season that he team lacked balls against Palace. Well he clearly lacked balls today bringing Obi fucking Mikel (that was terrible btw) when we were dominating. I get it that most of our midfield had been booked, but it was still no excuse to bring him.

I didn't complain about the tactics in the first half because I felt it was a disastrous performance by the players, nothing wrong with Mourinho's approach. But the moment he brought Mikel on and moved every single player behind the ball with still 20 minutes to go, he just screwed up.

Iva didn't deserve be sent off, I'm not even sure it was a free kick, but in all honesty, it pays Mourinho right for such a coward approach. Their defenders were lost after our goal, we should have capitalized, not played like a small team.

Agree!

[Iainrfc04 39]

Disappointed with the dropped points, especially with the fact Man Utd didn't deserve anything from the match. At least a points better than none tbh, but hopefully doesn't come back to haunt us later on in the season

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

I'm pretty sure I said bring on Mikel and Shurrle to go up a gear and win the match, you said it yourself our midfield was tired and carded, that's why Mikel should of come on earlier while people like Cesc were still lively. If you think we were in control you are deluded, they had more possession, more shots, more shots on target. If it wasn't for our man of the match Courtois (which says a lot) they would of scored way before we scored with the Van Persie chances in the first half. Courtois saved our ass, apart from the poor refereeing, United fairly deserved a draw, they outplayed us in the first half and after Mikel came on and we parked the bus.

That means nothing. Van Persie's one chance in the first half yes... To each his own I guess I didn't see the game like that at all.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Took Oscar off brought on 'The Loser of Games'

I'm sorry to say as soon as I saw that - I turned off the TV after the first Utd player walked past him! I nearly smashed up my remote!

Mikel is fucking useless - he's fresh on the pitch - cannot fucking pass, cannot tackle and shows FUCK ALL MOTIVATION to close people down! AKE would have been the better option!

Mourinho you are to blame for this, I seriously question what you see in this waste of space player!

Please god let him be gone in January (Mikel not Mourinho)

Still fucking annoyed and the fact my Facebook has lit up with cunt Utd fans celebrating like its a World Cup ain't helping.

Mikel is just such a fucking cancer in this club - we should have let Utd have him!

I'm not as bothered about the Ref - I expected the 12th man! It's Utd after all - cheating their way to success.

I also thought Hazard was shit today - absolute garbage - he bottled it massively

[kobematabryant 400]

Did RVP get booked for taking off his shirt?

[chelseafc9010 224]

That means nothing. Van Persie's one chance in the first half yes... To each his own I guess I didn't see the game like that at all.

The stats prove it, we had such good chances as well though in Drogba's and Eden's, we should of scored more no doubt.

Took Oscar off brought on 'The Loser of Games'

I'm sorry to say as soon as I saw that - I turned off the TV after the first Utd player walked past him! I nearly smashed up my remote!

Mikel is fucking useless - he's fresh on the pitch - cannot fucking pass, cannot tackle and shows FUCK ALL MOTIVATION to close people down! AKE would have been the better option!

Mourinho you are to blame for this, I seriously question what you see in this waste of space player!

Please god let him be gone in January (Mikel not Mourinho)

Still fucking annoyed and the fact my Facebook has lit up with cunt Utd fans celebrating like its a World Cup ain't helping.

Mikel is just such a fucking cancer in this club - we should have let Utd have him!

I'm not as bothered about the Ref - I expected the 12th man! It's Utd after all - cheating their way to success.

I also thought Hazard was shit today - absolute garbage - he bottled it massively

Mikel isn't the problem, he is useful for wasting time, keeping the ball and parking the bus. Jose is the problem for parking the bus in the first place and bringing Mikel on just to make our team deepen.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the village idiot.

[Hybrid Angel 2,130]

I wish Drogba could keep playing forever.