Closed Chelsea 1-1 Southampton

[Illegitimate 6]

If you want to win trophies by playing good football I suggest you follow a Spanish side, it rarely happens in England.

Our football was utterly abysmal at times in 2009/10, but 7-0 and 8-0 wins here and there disguise that fact. And what about our football under Mourinho the first time round? Yaaaawn.

It doesn't say LEAGUE TITLE WINNERS - CHELSEA, BUT THEY PLAYED SHIT FOOTBALL in the record books, does it?

Just be grateful for what we have, our would you prefer slick football and no trophies, á la Arsenal?

I remember from how we played with Damien Duff and Arjen Robben with Lamps in the middle and a strong defence.. we won the league with them didn't we?

[edetarod 2,155]

i can't trust the team to win a game anymore

it's come to the point that if we do win a game, it's more like a fluke than anything else

[Fulham Broadway 17,306]

People need a sense of perspective in this time of instant gratification.

@muzchap - Ivanovich -yes he had a stinker today, but to say he shouldnt be near the pitch is harsh. If you take out Brana now, then you lose a lot of defensive nous, but almost more importantly you lose the assists and threat of a goal which he's provided consistently over the years and maybe this season more than ever.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

People need a sense of perspective in this time of instant gratification.

@muzchap - Ivanovich -yes he had a stinker today, but to say he shouldnt be near the pitch is harsh. If you take out Brana now, then you lose a lot of defensive nous, but almost more importantly you lose the assists and threat of a goal which he's provided consistently over the years and maybe this season more than ever.

Agree that this board needs some perspective. The overreaction after points are dropped is comical...

I think what we're seeing from Brana right now is fatigue. He just doesn't look solid at the back on current form. Also I feel he was run ragged after playing 120 mins midweek. Its like people forget we had a tough, emotionally draining midweek. He was obviously tired and made to run more than he's had to in quite some time.

I want Luis to get a few starts now though, the problem I have with Jose right now is despite having a cushion to play with he refuses to rotate the squad a bit. After that emotion draw to PSG we probably could've used a bit of freshness.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

i can't trust the team to win a game anymore

it's come to the point that if we do win a game, it's more like a fluke than anything else

Wow... A team that's lost a total of 3 games all year haven't earned your trust. Talkchelsea.net is incredibly comical after a draw...

[Starman60 1,343]

But even at the start of the season we couldn't apply watchable style of play against any good side.

grudgingly agreed

[ulvhedin 525]

Shocking display on first team, second was much better - Oscar decided to show up, often dropping deep for ball (cause Cesc wasn't able to do distribute it well - in second half he could do simple passes, everything more complicated was beyond his ability). Hazard also decided to speed up his game - unfortunately also had to drop deep for ball, cause of that all we often lack players to finish action. We played much more agressive thats why Southampton was not able to press us so much - they were afraid of our attacts - few times the attacked with only 3/4 players, not to be countered by us. Anyway because of shit defending they had their chances in second half as well.

Cuadrado has awful cameo, but wouldnt blame him unless he gets 4/5 starts.

[stroey 2,525]

What are your thoughts about the penalties?

- was the Matic situation a penalty?

- was the Ivanovic situation a penalty?

- was the Costa situation a penalty?

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

What are your thoughts about the penalties?

- was the Matic situation a penalty?

- was the Ivanovic situation a penalty?

- was the Costa situation a penalty?

Yes

Yes

No

[The Chels 2,502]

What are your thoughts about the penalties?

- was the Matic situation a penalty?

- was the Ivanovic situation a penalty?

- was the Costa situation a penalty?

yes

yes but looked like a dive in real time

nope

[stroey 2,525]

Yes

Yes

No

Ok if the Matic one was a penalty, he should have been sent off in the 2nd half.

That compensates the not given Iva penalty then for me.

[stroey 2,525]

Dp

[thekid9 418]

We have been so poor in the big games this season compared to last season!

[Laylabelle 9,534]

Not disappointed with result just the way soon as went 1-0 up could tell what would happen.They deserved a point n still 6 clear however loose or draw Sunday then bit more eeek

[chrismada9 1,948]

I accept Mourinho has his faults, but if you can name me a better coach in world football I'm all ears. Simeone maybe? Can't think of any more.

Alex, take it from my point of view.. we should thank our lucky stars Mourinho is our manager, full stop. Either we stick with him, or we could simply let Abramovich rotate the vacant manager's job like a revolving door again. We'll employ Simeone for a season, and then sack him because he fails to win anything. For the benefit of the club's future, I know what choice I'd make.. at least Mourinho has a cult following and a massive connection at Chelsea. Something you can't just win over on day one!

What's so good about Mourinho, is that he loves us, and he's fucking good at what he does. Every time I see someone slagging him off, it makes me want to bang my head up against a wall!