King11Didier 916 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 This is the spirit!!! Glad from the boys, we killed the game and didn't stop attacking whole game, something different from the time with Mou. Amazing away support as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 I think we can say with authority that the performance today is the best of the season. Said that a few times previously when Jose was still around but those were kinda neither here nor there - looked solid but toothless in attack etc. It was a different story today though. A convincing performance against decent opposition. We controlled the game - never gave anything away, Palace only had that one real chance from Zaha before Willian scored. Otherwise, they didn't really create much. We also looked decent in attack and produced none of the defensive football nonsense of holding back after going 1-0 up. Almost refreshing to see us continue pushing forward and trying to score more goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino's Skin 972 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 finally in the car for my lift home.....'where's your famous atmosphere' I bragged on the pre. match thread ( without much conviction) how we would shut that awful drum and chanting up....they hardly got a look in. Brilliant performance by team and away support. 2 hour journey home....where are the strepsils...husky voice and sore. throat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 20 minutes ago, Barbara said: Great, great display. I think it was all about the mentality we approached the game and that both from players and manager. You guys know I love Mourinho and it took me time to want him gone (even if I don't like the idea of firing managers during the season), but this is a breath of fresh air. I can love the guy, want him gone later, but still appreciate the changes of his leaving. The boys played with a lot of passion, a lot of dedication, something we haven't seen in months. That's on them and I got over their bottling or lack of effort playing for Jose. After my first assessment in the Sunderland game I took some time thinking. When the work atmosphere is bad - no matter which field - it's just hard to perform at your best. They probably weren't doing on purpose, they just couldn't do it. But even if they were doing on purpose, that's their problem too. I still want many of them gone, but simply because they aren't good enough. But the approach was absolutely refreshing. At HT Pardew probably got his guys to exploit our weaknesses and instead of making them more noticeable by parking the bus, we did the opposite. We continued from where we stopped in the first, retained the ball, played very compact, pressed the whole match and counter-attacked with numbers and thirsty. This is amazing and I haven't had this pleasure watching a Chelsea match in a long, long, long time. I'm still slightly disappointed with how the kids are being handled, but that's not something we can complain only about this manager. We seem to have some problem incorporating them and I wonder who that comes from, if all managers behave the same. Guus did well today, very well. Mikel was a great call. Still I'll vote for Diego for my MOTM. Great movement, goal, assist, smart plays and not one scene. When he was kicked on the legs in that counter-attack, he'd create a fuss, but not today. He's been amazing. I wanted to comment and then I saw this post. Everything I had in my mind put in words and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea4 1,521 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Everyone played great today and the Chelsea away fans were awesome,great way to start 2016.COME ON CHELSEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stats 7,146 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 30 minutes ago, Vytis33 said: Costa with best match of the year by miles...well done mate. Cesc, Zouma and Mikel strong today too. Goal aside Oscar was shit again. Ivanovic gets a lot of stick and has had a terrible season but was terrific today. Azpi and Willian players of the year. Great performances by all again. I agreed with everything you said and was going to give you a like until you said that about Oscar. He was fantastic. That wa shis best performance for us this season. Yes, I rated his performance higher than the Swansea game and Sunderland one a fortnight ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossie the King 634 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 5 minutes ago, Stats said: I agreed with everything you said and was going to give you a like until you said that about Oscar. He was fantastic. That wa shis best performance for us this season. Yes, I rated his performance higher than the Swansea game and Sunderland one a fortnight ago. Wow, withholding 'likes' like that....Madame Whiplash has nothing on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blues.bridge 343 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 43 minutes ago, Vytis33 said: Costa con la migliore partita dell'anno per miglia ... ben fatto compagno. Cesc, Zouma e Mikel forte anche oggi. Goal a parte Oscar era di nuovo merda. Ivanovic ottiene un sacco di bastone ed ha avuto una terribile stagione, ma era eccezionale oggi. Azpi e giocatori Willian dell'anno. Grandi prestazioni da parte di tutti di nuovo. ooscar shit?? He has made a considerable contribution in defense more than willian , pedro or coast ! and forwards he did not do too bad ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulvhedin 526 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, blues.bridge said: ooscar shit?? He has made a considerable contribution in defense more than willian , pedro or coast ! and forwards he did not do too bad ! Not to mention perfect ball to Azpi for one on one against keeper in first half Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raven8472 32 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Team better after Hazard limped off ( pedro) . Mikel surprised me looked like a boss when on the ball and William destroyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsean4Life 0 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 54 minutes ago, Jason said: WE ARE BACK!!!!!!! Amen to that? I'm loving this Chelsea!!! Keep it up, boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizacar 93 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Total football from the boys. Mikel and fab controlled midfield. Hopefully matic learnt a thing or two from mikel today.his 96 percent passing accuracy helped control the game. Also love the fact that we didnt park the bus after the first goal. Hiddink has lifted the shackles off the players and has brought the feel good factor back into the team. For some reason I am not scared of psg anymore even though matic is suspended.. shiiiit we have boss man mikel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Mikel man of the match... Willian only scores wonder goals. Was nice to see Fabregas complete some passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Nice - I'm not dreading a Monday at work for the first time in months. Still buzzing after that display. Yes the opposition were weakened, but you can only beat what's in front of you! Loved our quick passing tempo and keeping hold of the ball. I had Mikel MOTM and still do, but the number of pundits rating Cesc is unreal. I'm sure it was @the Skipper, who said don't give up on him! Nice work! Can you also pick me 6 numbers out for next weekends lottery please To cap a perfect start to the year, let's hope the kids get a run out against Scunthorpe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Not only was that a good performance, but 3-0 away at Palace really is a great result, and it easily have been 4 or 5. Willian was brilliant in the second half, Costa had a good game, but for me Mikel was MOTM. Controlled the midfield brilliantly under a lot of pressure and managed to always play the right pass. We REALLY needed that performance and that scoreline for the confidence to start to flow again. So well done to the players and manager and hopefully we can take the momentum into the next few matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,571 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted January 3, 2016 Author Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hiddink on the win today... http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/final-whistle-verdict-post-palace.html?extcmp=SOCIA_TW_ENG_NEWS_POSTMATCH 'I have been here for three games plus a game I was in the stand,’ began Hiddink. ‘We have started working and of course there is a lot of quality in this squad - not just the first 11 but from one to 22 with some youngsters. ‘If the team hasn’t been doing well for a long period then it is important to look for security. That’s why we emphasised on good, hard work in a tactical defensive way. I don’t like to see a team drop back very far and seek false security but to look forward and get the ball forward as soon as possible. When they get the ball they know how to play. ‘We don’t need to add a lot to the quality of the players. They are blessed by nature with a big quality but they have to know that when things are not going well, you have to look for the causes. ‘That’s why the very talented players started working on the dirty work and not just the beautiful game - because this league is very demanding and if you think you can do it just on your natural quality this league will kill you. ‘The attitude is okay and automatically their quality comes through. The efficiency of this quality in the past half-year has been very low. We talked about that, we did it in training – small conversations – but if they have this quality and the team is well organised they must produce and then we can enjoy how they play.’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jason said: Hiddink on the win today... http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/final-whistle-verdict-post-palace.html?extcmp=SOCIA_TW_ENG_NEWS_POSTMATCH Really like the guy - talks simple no-nonsense football. I'm sure the players are enjoying it as well. I like the way he said 3 games and 1 in the stands, people moaning about him already are a little premature, but it is understandable. I hope the comments surrounding 'moles' and 'player power' now dissappear, Guus is earning every bit of his salary at the moment pulling this team around. If we can keep the quick high tempo passing and movement we could do well this season - especially in the cup games (domestic and European) 18 games to go - 54 points - its not impossible ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea4 1,521 Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Goals againts Crystal Palace. https://cdn.streamable.com/video/mp4/gsxi.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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