Chelsea 2-1 Brentford

[Mário César 1,324]

2 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

I concur. He missed a massive chance that he should have tucked away with his eyes closed, but credit where it's due; he didn't let that faze him and kept going to ultimately score the winner. It still leaves space for those moments of doubt, however small they may be.

we can not complain too much. 9 goals (without penaltys) in 15 games is very good. 

[LAM09 7,069]

11 minutes ago, Mário César said:

we can not complain too much. 9 goals (without penaltys) in 15 games is very good. 

The complaints aimed at him are far fewer than previous season. When the team is winning, it's easy to see the bright side of things.

[Mhsc 1,109]

58 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Let's be honest with ourselves: Jackson has improved and looked promising thus far, but to suggest there's only one attacker better than him or he's the long-term answer right now is too much.

I said who is a clear upgrade on him, rather than just someone that could in truth just flop and end up being worse or perform at a similar level. Haaland is the only name I can think of that would be pretty much guaranteed a big upgrade. Can't really think of any others, but who knows. Very few elite number 9s these days, but I could be wrong of course... Feel free to suggest some names.

I don't see Osimhen for example as a clear upgrade, rather he would be a huge gamble that could have huge upside or be a total disaster.

[LAM09 7,069]

43 minutes ago, Mhsc said:

I said who is a clear upgrade on him, rather than just someone that could in truth just flop and end up being worse or perform at a similar level. Haaland is the only name I can think of that would be pretty much guaranteed a big upgrade. Can't really think of any others, but who knows. Very few elite number 9s these days, but I could be wrong of course... Feel free to suggest some names.

I don't see Osimhen for example as a clear upgrade, rather he would be a huge gamble that could have huge upside or be a total disaster.

Every signing is a gamble. There's calculated gambles (Osimhen was one in July) and stupid ones that are hopefully behind us.

CF options that I personally see as upgrades on Jackson - Isak, Osimhen, Openda, & Marmoush (if his hotstreak continues). 

Those are four obtainable targets that could do a better job leading the line right now, not four years down the line like Duran or Delap. However, those two names are probably far more likely to prevent rocking the boat. 

Edited December 16, 2024 by LAM09

[TheHulk 2,507]

14 minutes ago, LAM09 said:

Every signing is a gamble. There's calculated gambles (Osimhen was one in July) and stupid ones that are hopefully behind us.

CF options that I personally see as upgrades on Jackson - Isak, Osimhen, Openda, & Marmoush (if his hotstreak continues). 

Those are four obtainable targets that could do a better job leading the line right now, not four years down the line like Duran or Delap. However, those two names are probably far more likely to prevent rocking the boat. 

Oshimhen and calculated risk, mate he was averaging Lukaku numbers in Italy, if anything it was a complete gamble like the rest.

[LAM09 7,069]

19 minutes ago, TheHulk said:

Oshimhen and calculated risk, mate he was averaging Lukaku numbers in Italy, if anything it was a complete gamble like the rest.

Lukaku hasn't had a 20+ goal league campaign in over four years & he played for a superior side. Comparing two players based just on goals isn't the best way to judge players when there are mutiple factors to consider.

Edited December 16, 2024 by LAM09

[Thor 2,745]

That goal from Jackson was world class. World class movement and dribbling and the shot was slightly off beat and threw the keeper off. 

Honestly the best goal he’s scored for us. 

Amazing. 

[mkh 619]

🚨 The news that Benoit Badiashile has suffered an injury in training, which looks like ruling him out for a while, has come at a bad time. Wesley Fofana is already sidelined with a hamstring problem, so Chelsea could be without two important squad players for the busy Christmas period.

(@SJohnsonSport)

[TheHulk 2,507]

I still don't want to get my hopes up on our title chances but next couple months we have a very favorable run of fixtures. Wonder if we're gonna look for a defender in January.

[Strike 7,526]

5 hours ago, robsblubot said:

Not a fan of Cucu constant play acting. Goes to the ground too often holding his face on the slightest touch or pull. It will get old as refs will know his antics.

The team did benefit from it when the Southampton defender got a red for pulling Cucu's hair. I like his spikiness and it gives the team an edge that we haven't had in a while. 

[robsblubot 3,595]

6 minutes ago, Strike said:

The team did benefit from it when the Southampton defender got a red for pulling Cucu's hair. I like his spikiness and it gives the team an edge that we haven't had in a while. 

I blame referees. They should, at some point, realize he's prone to that and start either punishing him or ignoring his rolling on the ground.

It's just a bit hypocritical to go on and on about Neymar like folks used to do, when our own player does the same thing.

[OneMoSalah 8,887]

Yes we won and the performance was good but we really need to replace or get rid of Sanchez & Tosin. 

They weren’t necessarily that bad today but can quite clearly see they aren’t at the level for where we aspire to be 👍

 

Edited December 16, 2024 by OneMoSalah

[Bluepower777 37]

Their defence or ours ?

[Bluepower777 37]

I'm not saying Jackdon should be replaced as the first choice striker but we fo need another reliable striker, only way his going to become consistent not to mention what if his injured or suspended .  Anyway I slept well for a change although very disappointed in City. Detest manure and all they stand for.

[Bluepower777 37]

Gykores would be  perfect for us, problem is we should have gotten  him when he was still on the cheap.  His price has quadrupled now.

[Blue Armour 4,458]

8 hours ago, Mário César said:

at least we have neto and lavia back

I think Maresca will move Caicedo into RB, and Gusto to LB for the Everton game.

Or give Renato Veiga a chance (unlikely)

[Special Juan 28,182]

Big win considering how other results went.

We are not in the title race

[Reddish-Blue 2,513]

3 hours ago, Blue Armour said:

I think Maresca will move Caicedo into RB, and Gusto to LB for the Everton game.

Or give Renato Veiga a chance (unlikely)

Chilwell to make a rare appearance at LB and secure a transfer away from the club in January 😆

[Mhsc 1,109]

1 hour ago, Special Juan said:

Big win considering how other results went.

We are not in the title race

Pretty great that people feel the need to have the debate though!

For myself I find the whole conversation about whether clubs are in the race or not a bit silly. One can argue the whole top 6 or so are involved in the race still as plenty of games left and the gap to #1 is small in that context. It is just kind of meaningless. We shouldn't be building expectations a club should win something in the near future unless they have a history of winning things in the recent past.

We could win the title this year but it is not a likely scenario compared to, for example, having a blip from an injury crisis that drives us down to 4th. 

[cosmicway 1,333]

Their goal was stupid.
Colwill should have run with the player but he tried to snatch the ball and let him run free.
If he followed him it would have been pretty difficult to score.