Ipswich 2-0 Chelsea

[robsblubot 3,595]

Just now, Mhsc said:

3 of our best players on the bench (NJ, Neto and R. James)

Yeah prob CK forced the starts, but they can prob play in the second.

[Strike 7,490]

Delap is playing like he's auditioning to be here

[LAM09 7,056]

When will Nkunku be giving a chance to play behind NJ?

10 minutes ago, robsblubot said:

Agreed. No wonder he has been employed as a false 9 before—does not work hard enough.

The moment we pulled out of the Samu deal, this should have died with it. A signing that should have never been made.

Edited December 30, 2024 by LAM09

[DH1988 1,348]

Just now, LAM09 said:

When will Nkunku be giving a chance to play behind NJ?

He looks so worryingly off the pace, plus the seeming lack of explosive ability, doesn't bode well. Such a difference from his RB days, I can see him going in Jan.

[Blue Armour 4,442]

Just now, LAM09 said:

When will Nkunku be giving a chance to play behind NJ?

Palmer would have to be moved out of position.

I don't mind that in SOME games where he's being double or triple man marked, but in this one his influence is too much.

And Nkunku, like Madueke, has been next to anonymous today.

[DH1988 1,348]

Would bring Sancho on rather than Neto due to their block. Noni got to go and Palmer needs to be more central with Enzo late runs.

Sub RB position, anyone, I'll pop some shorts on if I have to.

[chelsea_4_eva 1,182]

Noni off, Nkunku off. Noni doesnt seem like hes in it. Nkunku not fitting well with the style of play, a little slow at times

[bluesman2610 1,417]

1 minute ago, Blue Armour said:

Palmer would have to be moved out of position.

I don't mind that in SOME games where he's being double or triple man marked, but in this one his influence is too much.

And Nkunku, like Madueke, has been next to anonymous today.

Outside of his one chance the team don't look for him when he makes his runs like the do NJ which is strange he's always been they oof the shoulder type striker

[Strike 7,490]

2 minutes ago, Blue Armour said:

Palmer would have to be moved out of position.

I don't mind that in SOME games where he's being double or triple man marked, but in this one his influence is too much.

And Nkunku, like Madueke, has been next to anonymous today.

Jackson and Neto right away would be the move to do

[Mhsc 1,097]

Nkunku looks totally finished, sure he can finish if you drop him into a clear 1:1 but he doesn't have the tools to get himself the chances (speed, strength, work rate)

Felix is just in the squad for vibes, should not even be in the squad for PL days.

[Milan 17,958]

Madueke seems to care more about his shorts than his game.

[LAM09 7,056]

Just now, DH1988 said:

He looks so worryingly off the pace, plus the seeming lack of explosive ability, doesn't bode well. Such a difference from his RB days, I can see him going in Jan.

He's had extensive layoffs in recent years and had no chance of even regain some form. It seems like a move away is inevitable.

Just now, Blue Armour said:

Palmer would have to be moved out of position.

I don't mind that in SOME games where he's being double or triple man marked, but in this one his influence is too much.

And Nkunku, like Madueke, has been next to anonymous today.

I totally agree that this shouldn't be a constant thing but from time to time to mix things up and have more of a threat than "just Palmer", which has been the case thus far tonight.

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Not even starting on that ridiculous dive that was given as pen against us or Felix still being an excuse of an attacker. These last 215 minutes of football from us show exactly why we are so far off competing for the title even though it looked like it for a wee bit. While there have been instances where we have managed to turn things around, doing so vs a hostile ref and a low block/deep bus has frustrated this team to the point they keep missing all of the decent chances they create. Top teams find a way this team does not. 

[Pizy 18,918]

Much as I was a fan of and was super excited when we signed Nkunku, he just doesn’t look right for this team. He just kind of casually jogs around doing hardly anything. He needs to be replaced next month if possible. Best for both parties.

Replace him with an actual, natural striker. One who preferably runs their socks off and makes themself a menace like Delap has today.

[bluesman2610 1,417]

Just now, Magic Lamps said:

Not even starting on that ridiculous dive that was given as pen against us or Felix still being an excuse of an attacker. These last 215 minutes of football from us show exactly why we are so far off competing for the title even though it looked like it for a wee bit. While there have been instances where we have managed to turn things around, doing so vs a hostile ref and a low block/deep bus has frustrated this team to the point they keep missing all of the decent chances they create. Top teams find a way this team does not. 

The fact that VAR didn't recommend he go look at the monitor I don't know 

 

[Pizy 18,918]

The penalty decision and instant VAR check was absurd. Jorgensen avoided him well and Delap dangles his leg out behind him and drags it into the keeper. That’s never a pen.

[Mhsc 1,097]

3 minutes ago, bluesman2610 said:

The fact that VAR didn't recommend he go look at the monitor I don't know 

VAR should just be scrapped. Doesn't do anything useful still, and makes it even more aggravating when wrong decisions happen. Plus the constant stoppages. Fuck VAR.

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

Meh games this time of year are always a nightmare. 

Delap has Tosin on toast, he looks frightened of him every time the ball goes to him which is worrying. If we can get a good deal on a right footed CB in January, we should definitely do it, Tosin was never the answer long term. 

And if tonight is evidence of one thing, it is again that Felix has been an absolute waste of money. Said it the day he signed here, far too inconsistent and can’t rely on him when it matters. If he and Nkunku (should have been used more at times this first half of the season) ate to leave in January then that would definitely give us scope to sign another number 9, even with Jackson’s improvement this season. But again its hard to find an actual established number 9 for a good price at all, never mind in January. 

Edited December 30, 2024 by OneMoSalah

[zinctek 469]

from what i can see the first half we should have scored 2 or 3 and the pen was very soft. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Just now, Pizy said:

The penalty decision and instant VAR check was absurd. Jorgensen avoided him well and Delap dangles his leg out behind him and drags it into the keeper. That’s never a pen.

1000%
if that is a pen, no gk can ever run out of his goal to shorten the angle ever again. Jorgensen does everything right there, pulls some awkward reverse shrimp pose to get his hands out of the way, Delap drags his leg a mile looking for contact, does not get enough, then does another step and goes off like a seal. It looked like a Monty python sketch in every single replay. Criminal no on field review was recommended. This is exactly what VAR is there for