closed Spurs 1-0 Chelsea

[DDA 9,002]

Apart from having no striker, the most worrying thing from todays game was Hazards reactions to Alonso and playing in the falso 9 role. He was fuming and it showed. We need to address that immediately. 

[Fulham Broadway 15,861]

1 minute ago, milan.cech said:

Forget the refs. What about his own team mates? He has been brutally fouled week in week out, there were 4(?) yellows only on him, 2 in the space of 2 minutes. And there is no team mate who would fucking defend him, who would shout the hell at the ref and push the opposition player. Hazard must feel so alone in that moment. This would never happen if we had proper fighters.

Agree with that MC. What I meant was, yes, he gets the free kicks, but so many of them should be card offences. Refs are scared , they'd need a full pack of cards.

[Special Juan 26,649]

12 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Actually encouraged by a lot of what I saw today. We were completely dominant in the second half. Impressed we were able to totally dominate all areas of the pitch against a strong Spuds side. Kane, Alli, and Eriksen did nothing at all, not even a sniff of danger for 99% of the game.

But once more we show our board and owner that we are desperate for a top striker. That would literally transform the whole side. Will they act?

Two full backs and a top class striker away from being top class again.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

2 minutes ago, milan.cech said:

Forget the refs. What about his own team mates? He has been brutally fouled week in week out, there were 4(?) yellows only on him, 2 in the space of 2 minutes. And there is no team mate who would fucking defend him, who would shout the hell at the ref and push the opposition player. Hazard must feel so alone in that moment. This would never happen if we had proper fighters.

Yeah man. I miss the days when Ballack, Iva, Terry, Lamps would run half the field and assault entire opponent squad including the ref if teammate like Hazard was constantly fouled.

[El P. 1,354]

We all know that Willian is not good, Alonso too, and as of recent - we know Barkley is not first XI material, so that's not bothering me. What really bothers me the most is Jorginho's long passing. It really isn't good, for a while now.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

2 minutes ago, DDA said:

Apart from having no striker, the most worrying thing from todays game was Hazards reactions to Alonso and playing in the falso 9 role. He was fuming and it showed. We need to address that immediately. 

Wait wait wait man. 

I only want to know if the pugs are well and safe.

[Laylabelle 9,166]

Love to know what the board see if they think all is fine and dandy. There is no point playing better.. Being better if all we come out with is a loss or a draw. 

[Alabama 1,976]

1 minute ago, DDA said:

Apart from having no striker, the most worrying thing from todays game was Hazards reactions to Alonso and playing in the falso 9 role. He was fuming and it showed. We need to address that immediately. 

Its not rocket science to know playing with Alonso on the left side of the pitch is like playing alongside a log of wood...thanks to Sarri he shouldn't anywhere near the starting eleven...Hazard as well said he doesn't like the false nine role cos he likes having touches with the ball always

[Vybzkartel 284]

You know what the funny thing is, Alonso is the first name on the team sheet against Newcastle this weekend. 

[Fulham Broadway 15,861]

Such attacking impotence, would have fancied Cahill to score if he'd played

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Fulham Broadway said:

Such attacking impotence, would have fancied Cahill to score if he'd played

THAT miss from Christensen...  He is really diabolical in the opposition box!

[DDA 9,002]

3 minutes ago, BlueLyon said:

Wait wait wait man. 

I only want to know if the pugs are well and safe.

😂 They are safe, for now!

[dreamcfc 157]

Worried about this system, Jorginho, hasnt even had an assist all season, Cesc would be looking at double figures by now if he was in the team.

I get we are in more control of the game .... but are we really? We know better than anyone over the years that finishing the game with 60% possession means fuck all.

Kante, although you can see improvement , is not effective playing in this system forming triangles on the wings etc, it doesn't suit him at all and no matter how much he improves, I hate to say it but there are worse players who will do a more effective job in that position in terms of goal threat.

Sarri and all his superstitions... he needs to give his head a wobble. Too stubborn from the looks of things.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Alonso makes me wanna throw out my parents out of their own house.

[Fulham Broadway 15,861]

On the positive can see our lot being proper geed up for the return leg, and the Alli Deli massive will remain trophyless. 

[OneMoSalah 8,267]

15 minutes ago, 11Drogba said:

I start to think that his level is more close to Pellegrini than it is to Klopp and Guardiola.

Not going to lie but who ever said Sarri was as good as either or those? His Napoli team were known for playing good football. Not winning trophies. Pep and Klopp won trophies against hugely competitive teams with unique styles. Its a harsh reality but lets be honest. Sarri is a good coach, one I think we need to back and give time to but to put him on a pedestal next to Pep, Klopp, even Mou, Conte or Ancelotti, serial winners (arguably except Klopp although his Dortmund team were exceptional for 3 seasons), was always a step far. He is a very good coach yes. Pep or Klopp level? No.

[Fulham Broadway 15,861]

Just now, BlueLyon said:

Alonso makes me wanna throw out my parents out of their own house.

[Fulham Broadway 15,861]

3 minutes ago, Jason said:

THAT miss from Christensen...  He is really diabolical in the opposition box!

Cahill would have buried that ! He learned from Master Terry

[Jase 43,479]

1 minute ago, OneMoSalah said:

Not going to lie but who ever said Sarri was as good as either or those? His Napoli team were known for playing good football. Not winning trophies. Pep and Klopp won trophies against hugely competitive teams with unique styles. Its a harsh reality but lets be honest. Sarri is a good coach, one I think we need to back and give time to but to put him on a pedestal next to Pep, Klopp, even Mou, Conte or Ancelotti, serial winners (arguably except Klopp although his Dortmund team were exceptional for 3 seasons), was always a step far. He is a very good coach yes. Pep or Klopp level? No.

That is reassuring.

[Alabama 1,976]

Whoever initiated the decision to extend Alonso contract needs lobotomy...