24. Reece James

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

No doubt has the best PR firm in the UK right now writing, just like last time, how this won't happen again and how sorry he is.

[bluesman2610 1,415]

Poor from him. We need him to lead and he loses his head

[NikkiCFC 8,286]

And not the first time. 

Now suspended for Bournemouth but also first 2 games next season. Brainless. 

[bluesman2610 1,415]

17 minutes ago, NikkiCFC said:

And not the first time. 

Now suspended for Bournemouth but also first 2 games next season. Brainless. 

Just needs to stay healthy over the summer as far as our play is concerned we still have gusto

[Strike 7,474]

5 hours ago, NikkiCFC said:

And not the first time. 

Now suspended for Bournemouth but also first 2 games next season. Brainless. 

Suspended for first 3 games next season. 4 game ban since its his second red of the season. 

[Blue Armour 4,436]

Stupid move, but I'll let it pass.

People can complain about the fact that he nearly cost the team all points today, but the fact is that he also won 2 points for the team last game with his assist to Jackson.

No need to make a mountain out of a molehill.

He's had brainfarts like this in the past, but more so this season. Has to be also impacted by all the injury spells he has had recently.

Anyway, even our best & most reliable players have had moments of stupidity.

JT, Drogba & even Cech (in 2008-2009)

Best just to move on and recover. 

[Vesper 30,085]

On 12/05/2024 at 17:32, Magic Lamps said:

Great to have him back. Really did no expect him to make an impact this season anymore.

sigh

[Strike 7,474]

5 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

Stupid move, but I'll let it pass.

People can complain about the fact that he nearly cost the team all points today, but the fact is that he also won 2 points for the team last game with his assist to Jackson.

No need to make a mountain out of a molehill.

He's had brainfarts like this in the past, but more so this season. Has to be also impacted by all the injury spells he has had recently.

Anyway, even our best & most reliable players have had moments of stupidity.

JT, Drogba & even Cech (in 2008-2009)

Best just to move on and recover. 

You're right. Seemed like he kicked out as a momentary reaction. Doesn't seem to be a long-term attitude problem. 

Gusto can cover for another 4 games, no problem.

[Mhsc 1,093]

11 hours ago, Strike said:

Suspended for first 3 games next season. 4 game ban since its his second red of the season. 

In a season in which he has barely played. Pretty awful record. Honestly think he should get fined.

[Vesper 30,085]

5 hours ago, Mhsc said:

In a season in which he has barely played. Pretty awful record. Honestly think he should get fined.

he is deffo not captain material at this point in his career

[bluesman2610 1,415]

You don’t lose your cool in a must win game with your team 2-0 up

[robsblubot 3,595]

10 hours ago, Strike said:

You're right. Seemed like he kicked out as a momentary reaction. Doesn't seem to be a long-term attitude problem. 

Gusto can cover for another 4 games, no problem.

Indeed, after watching the game late and already knowing the result, I thought the reaction was more like "get away from me" than anything about hurting the Brighton player. Unfortunately, the kick (more like a push) movement looked pretty bad on slo-mo, so he got red carded.

VAR is WAY overused everywhere. Refs have become over reliant on it. It should only be used for obvious blatant error and nothing else really.

[Strike 7,474]

14 hours ago, Mhsc said:

In a season in which he has barely played. Pretty awful record. Honestly think he should get fined.

Fair enough but don’t see the need for any more dwelling. 

[ZAPHOD2319 4,801]

Bringing in Malo is the smartest move ever. James will be out three games, but damn, the injuries keep coming.

 

[chelsea_4_eva 1,180]

It took James a total of 0 minutes played in the new season to get injured... sigh...

I feel for the guy