closed Chelsea 2-1 Spurs

[Stats 7,142]

Thought Mount was brilliant today. Looking more himself now. Made a brilliant assist against United which was ruled out because of the margin error bullshit with VAR. Also today done that fantastic burst of run and made that pass for Abraham which should have gone in. People have been writing him off in recent weeks. Hopefully people give him some credit now. Reece James again looks so dominant. Love watching him.

Words can't describe how angry I would have got if Spurs equalized. Would of been criminal with Le Celso staying on the pitch. Farce. 

That David Coote (the VAR decision maker) should be sacked and never be able to analyze a game again. Shocking. The fact that even the officials at Stockley Park had to make a statement to say the decision was wrong is a first. Awful; awful decision and you have to beg the question... did he not recommend a red because he wanted an exciting game or he has some other ulterior motive. Never seen such a shocking decision with VAR.

Glenn Hoddle is absolute biased twat as well. I don't think he should be allowed to commentate on Spurs games. He is extremely biased. Can't believe he defender Le Celso not being sent off and saying it was accidental. Funny that when his co-pundit announced that officials from Stockley Park got it wrong, he stayed quiet on the matter. Idiot.

Anyway happy for the 3 points. Big, big win.

[Milan 17,957]

Much, much needed victory. Everyone was so up to it,they knew what was at stake. As it was mentioned already, we need to keep this spirit and fight, no matter who the opponent is.

I was also massively surprised to see RLC back in the squad. Hopefully Pulisic and CHO come back soon again and we will have options again.

And also, what a top pro Giroud is.

(I guess it is no coincidence that a certain member has not posted yet)

[Laylabelle 9,535]

27 minutes ago, BlueLyon said:

How was that not a red?

Can someone explain to me how can you say its not foul for red card after watching that replay twice?

How can a person that fucks up something so basic, simple and clear even judge the matches on regular basis?  

VAR decisions have been crap for a while, but this is next level. Its so clear you dont even have to be a football fan to see this was a clear serious foul. 

I mean if this shit continues Ill stop watching football. Because this is now deliberate favorising of certain teams or situations that suits them. 

Because it's happening week in week in week out so this is hardly a shock. They dont have a sodding clue what they're doing and what is what. I know they keep saying it's new blah but you should have a understanding of the basic rules!!!

[Jase 43,479]

On top of that Le Celso's stamp on Azpi, he also committed a few high foot challenges in 2-3 other incidents (even mildly kicked Mount early on) but somehow got away with them. At one point, I thought he would get away even with murder had he killed someone out there! 

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Atomiswave 6,117]

1 hour ago, BlueLyon said:

I mean if this shit continues Ill stop watching football. Because this is now deliberate favorising of certain teams or situations that suits them. 

Selective favourism has been a thing in epl for a long time.

[Special Juan 28,141]

The FA, the authorities and the big people need to fucking sit down and sort all this VAR shit out and quickly.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

What a difference Giroud and Alonso make. They are both not quick but they know how to strike a ball and risk a shot. Result we score from two half chances. Tammy in the other hand fails to score from 3 yards. Iberisch Lamps would have started Giroud earlier. Epic win. Pile the pressure on spurs and the others. 
At 88mins I was thinking wow a cleansheet with Caballero and then he fails to keep that Murmel out. Really should do better at his near post. Anyway. I have a feeling we will see 3 at the back vs Bayern again and kante out could be a blessing in disguise given how coherent we look with mount Jorginho kovacic

[Laylabelle 9,535]

32 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

The FA, the authorities and the big people need to fucking sit down and sort all this VAR shit out and quickly.

The whole thing is a mess. Then coming out weeks after a game and saying goals shouldnt been disallowed blah. Bit late then! It's all a shit show and makes them all look incompetent 

[BlueLyon 9,359]

1 hour ago, Laylabelle said:

Because it's happening week in week in week out so this is hardly a shock. They dont have a sodding clue what they're doing and what is what. I know they keep saying it's new blah but you should have a understanding of the basic rules!!!

I havent been following PL that much recently aside from Chelsea because Im busy, but if stuff like this is happening every week, Im glad im missing out. 

This isnt even something "new" to discuss, if you have eyes you see its a foul. I mean sure its easy to talk when you are observer, and when you are actualy THE MAN to decide there is pressure and all, thats why I somehow gave some understanding to all those weird ref decisions in the past. But now you have screens, replays, all angles etc etc. The guy almost broke his foot and the ball wasnt near. Unless you are 5 years old watching footie for the first time or 80 years old with dementia, this is a clear foul.

At the very least, there should be concequences. Change of VAR rules, firing the people responsible for stuff like this etc. But it only gets worse. 

Basicaly VAR didnt make footie more correct, it just gave the officials more power to decide what team benefits from decisions like the one today. Or Zouma goal last week. If that is fucking Real or United, they would obviously have the goal standing. 

[Jase 43,479]

 

 

[Muzchap 8,966]

44 minutes ago, Jason said:

 

 

I normally cannot stand Garth - but fair fucking play he calls this out as it is.

Jesus that's Garth and Piers Morgan I have agreed with recently- what the fuck is going on 🤣🤣🤣

[Muzchap 8,966]

I also reckon we can catch Leicster - they are dropping off, if we can get in their heads, then 3rd is up for grabs 👍👍👍

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

John Murray's 5live's football chief football reporter I don't mind him everyone else on there is a bland middle England wanker but even he came out with some utter bollocks this evening. He basically said we should cut the Stockley Park twat some slack as it was human error for God's sake it's his job and he's the only person who's seen the foul that didn't think it was a red card it's staggering incompetence.

Why don't the refs use their monitors surely this is the decision that broke the straw on the camel's back if any ref is relying on those Stockley Park bozos then what's the point of having the monitors at all. VAR is killing football and as Chelsea fans we've seen the worse of it in the last couple of days two clear red cards and two disallowed goals.

[Milan 17,957]

Arsenal, Leicester, Man United, Tottenham. 4 league games in a row. We managed to survive 'somehow' this schedule and remain in the top 4. We have lost some point advantage, true, but we have not lost it completely. With players now returning from their injuries and Giroud being suddenly ahead of Bats, we just have to make sure that surviving the last month does indeed count in the end. Starting with Bournemouth on Saturday.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

21 minutes ago, Iggy Doonican said:

John Murray's 5live's football chief football reporter I don't mind him everyone else on there is a bland middle England wanker but even he came out with some utter bollocks this evening. He basically said we should cut the Stockley Park twat some slack as it was human error for God's sake it's his job and he's the only person who's seen the foul that didn't think it was a red card it's staggering incompetence.

Why don't the refs use their monitors surely this is the decision that broke the straw on the camel's back if any ref is relying on those Stockley Park bozos then what's the point of having the monitors at all. VAR is killing football and as Chelsea fans we've seen the worse of it in the last couple of days two clear red cards and two disallowed goals.

That's such a daft thing to say! Like before you could understand the refs getting it wrong. They dont have a replay.

Whereas now..some bloke can look at it from every angle and make a decision on that. Why should they be cut some slack. N why 30 minutes later did someone say woops. Were they still going over it?! The whole thing is silly..the offside thing is silly.

[Jase 43,479]

Just now, Milan said:

Arsenal, Leicester, Man United, Tottenham. 4 league games in a row. We managed to survive 'somehow' this schedule and remain in the top 4. We have lost some point advantage, true, but we have not lost it completely. With players now returning from their injuries and Giroud being suddenly ahead of Bats, we just have to make sure that surviving the last month does indeed count in the end. Starting with Bournemouth on Saturday.

The mighty Bournemouth...can't wait for us to help them get back to winning ways! 

[Laylabelle 9,535]

1 minute ago, Jason said:

The mighty Bournemouth...can't wait for us to help them get back to winning ways! 

If they do the double..I may cry. And not be surprised at all

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Laylabelle 9,535]

9 minutes ago, Milan said:

Arsenal, Leicester, Man United, Tottenham. 4 league games in a row. We managed to survive 'somehow' this schedule and remain in the top 4. We have lost some point advantage, true, but we have not lost it completely. With players now returning from their injuries and Giroud being suddenly ahead of Bats, we just have to make sure that surviving the last month does indeed count in the end. Starting with Bournemouth on Saturday.

Just take every game as it comes. Still annoyed we didnt take all 3 from Arsenal but 5 from those 4 games. Better then sod all. Dont trust this lot though. Just when think could get even a small run going its bammmmm not we cant. 

This is our 3rd league win since we beat Spurs last time...lost 3..drew 3..nice and even.