Chelsea 2-0 Tottenham

[Chuckso 17]

4 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

We've had the same issue for years. Talk about Anthony Barry being key to fixing that up prior to joining Bayern, but we have been suspect to them for far too long.

This is not even about zonal marking or any fancy initiative. 
 

This is simple man on man marking. And you put a young small guy on a big attacking defender.

 

And it was not a mistake as Gilcrest was picking him up again in the next set piece.

Edited May 2, 2024 by Chuckso

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

4 minutes ago, Chuckso said:

Question on organization… again!!!
 

What is Gilcrest doing marking Romero? The height difference is clear. 

Massive 2cm height difference lol

Still, clearly someone else should have marked him

decent half. Liked the intensity. The pace on our front 3 is insane. Spurs playing right into our hands. I just wish we had a proper counter attacking coach. Once those attackers grow some brain we would be a huge threat on the break like we were under conte 

[Chuckso 17]

1 minute ago, Magic Lamps said:

Massive 2cm height difference lol

Still, clearly someone else should have marked him

decent half. Liked the intensity. The pace on our front 3 is insane. Spurs playing right into our hands. I just wish we had a proper counter attacking coach. Once those attackers grow some brain we would be a huge threat on the break like we were under conte 

If you say so but he looks a boy next to Romero. 

[LAM09 7,056]

Just now, Chuckso said:

This is not even about zonal marking or any fancy initiative. 
 

This is simple man on man marking. And you put a small guy on a big attacking defender.

 

And it was not a mistake as Gilcrest was picking him up again in the next set piece.

Are players following instructions? Are there any instructions to begin with? The list goes on.

It's just common sense for the tallest players to mark the biggest threats.

[robsblubot 3,595]

3 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Massive 2cm height difference lol

Still, clearly someone else should have marked him

decent half. Liked the intensity. The pace on our front 3 is insane. Spurs playing right into our hands. I just wish we had a proper counter attacking coach. Once those attackers grow some brain we would be a huge threat on the break like we were under conte 

same -- good half. 
Concern is towards the end with our thin bench. If some of our players look visibly gassed, I bet they will try to exploit that with fresh legs.

Edited May 2, 2024 by robsblubot

[robsblubot 3,595]

3 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Are players following instructions? Are there any instructions to begin with? The list goes on.

It's just common sense for the tallest players to mark the biggest threats.

Could be numbers too as we have pretty ineffective players at set pieces, like the aforementioned Mudryk. So, it's easier for the opposition to get a unfair duel going by sheer numbers.

Edited May 2, 2024 by robsblubot

[NikkiCFC 8,325]

Unreal again Jackson didn't pass to Palmer 😡

[NikkiCFC 8,325]

Greeks doing at Villa Park what we couldn't. 

[LAM09 7,056]

2 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

Could be numbers too as we have pretty ineffective players at set pieces, like the aforementioned Mudryk. So, it's easier for the opposition to get a unfair duel going by sheer numbers.

Fair point. Having a physical presence upfront (Drogba, Costa, Giroud, etc) really helped out at the other end too.

[Chuckso 17]

Arguably our best half of the season. Controlled and aggressive. Not flustered.

However, these things don’t give me confidence because the lack of organization means we’ll get pegged back by a very preventable goal.

For example: we conceded a goal just a few games ago, I think Arsenal, when there was a corner and we had our one player marking two players, they were able to fashion a shot and goal. In this game, did we learn our lesson? No. Just that Tottenham we’re not able to fashion a chance but it was two vs one bearing down on our goal.

Edited May 2, 2024 by Chuckso

[robsblubot 3,595]

8 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Fair point. Having a physical presence upfront (Drogba, Costa, Giroud, etc) really helped out at the other end too.

yeah. Heh,  Drogba and Giroud can prob be considered set piece masters.
remember the complaints of the opposition when they used to play against Drogba's Chelsea: we overplay them for the entire match then Drogba goes and scores out of nothing. 😆

Edited May 2, 2024 by robsblubot

[Chuckso 17]

So far, Cucu’s best game in a Chelsea shirt, I think. 

[NikkiCFC 8,325]

4 pages on match thread against Spurs. What happened to this forum or should I say club?

[Mhsc 1,097]

This referee is terrible. He does seem terrible in all directions rather than clearly biased at least.

[nyikolajevics 2,700]

1 minute ago, NikkiCFC said:

4 pages on match thread against Spurs. What happened to this forum or should I say club?

Boehly.

[YorkshireBlue 3,277]

2-0 (hopefully)

[nyikolajevics 2,700]

Finally.. Jackson couldn't unscore this 😄

[Vesper 30,193]

yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[robsblubot 3,595]

Palmer is just ridiculous. 🙂 

He plays like he's a 28yo who's been running the show for many seasons. 

Forgot Mudryk was on the pitch. 😅

Edited May 2, 2024 by robsblubot

[Vesper 30,193]

Jackson

4 goals in 2 games v Spuds