BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 At the start of the season, I think a lot of people were laughing at Petr Cech's bright orange uniform. True, he looks more like a Stabilo Boss highlighter than the world's best goalkeeper, but it was only yesterday that I realised just how effective that shirt is. This season, we've seen so many players shoot straight down the throat of the Chelsea goalkeeper. Whether this is a coincidence or not is to be argued, but whenever I watch Chelsea and see the opposition create a clear chance such as a one-on-one, the player shoots too close to the goalkeeper to seriously worry us. Yesterday, we saw Keiron Dyer waste two excellent chances by finding nothing but Cech's midriff. And then we look back across the season at players who have wasted good chances to score; Rory Delap could have put Stoke 2-0 up at Stamford Bridge but his shot was too close to the goalkeeper. Dirk Kuyt could have put Liverpool back in the lead just seconds after Ivanovic headed us level. Jo shot straight at the goalkeeper when clean through on Wednesday for Everton, Agbonlahor shot too close to the Czech when we went to Villa Park, and even as far back as Portsmouth on the opening day, the goalkeeper denied Younes Kaboul with his feet when one-on-one with the former Tottenham man. Basically, what I'm saying is that it works. He might look ridiculous, but he is spot on. Seeing a 6 foot 6 brigt orange blur running at you really is off-putting for even the most composed finisher. And when the sun is shining as brightly as it was yesterday, the Czech looks like a raging inferno. So yes, he looks like a pillock, but its brilliant engineering by Adidas. Kudos to them. What's for the encore? Pink stripes and flourescent purple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 (edited) It does make it easier to spot him among the grey and red and black etc.last game of the season he should go for the whole brightness...orange socks and shorts I think we defo need another bright kit!I mean Wigan have caught on with their bright yellow lol more ooooo Edited April 26, 2009 by Laylabelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.sum41 229 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Interesting,why Cech don't use in this season away goalkeeper shirt? http://www.chelseamegastore.com/stores/che...mp;intPID=43477 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 why do he wear a black pants. it seriously looks ugly... full orange is way much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Interesting,why Cech don't use in this season away goalkeeper shirt? http://www.chelseamegastore.com/stores/che...mp;intPID=43477 Away is misleading, its really a second shirt. We've not had any bright orange colour clashes so he therefore doesn't have to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 lol when i saw that he wore the Orange against Man Utd, i then realised "Hang on a minute, he aint gonna wear the blue all season" He started with Orange Shirt, Orange Shorts and Black Socks, now he's changed to Black Shorts and Orange Socks. He does have the full shabang of orange if he wants it lol, maybe he dont like the full lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 The whole lot does look a bit garish But its effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 But opposing players do seem to see when he's coming for crosses to get just ahead of him and react quicker maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombayblue™ 55 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 why do he wear a black pants. it seriously looks ugly... full orange is way much better He started off with orange shorts but then he changed it to black as he said he couldn't realise where his legs were.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warnie_666 1,081 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 why do he wear a black pants. it seriously looks ugly... full orange is way much better Well, Because Black Orange Black Orange combo looks nice. Black Shoes, Orange socks, Balck Shorts, Orange Jersey, Black cap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 He started off with orange shorts but then he changed it to black as he said he couldn't realise where his legs were.. Hahaha...still last day of the season..still think he should do the works..be his last chance really cause doubt he'll wana for the FA Final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane 2,275 Posted April 27, 2009 Share Posted April 27, 2009 I'm all for it. If the team had WANKERS on there backs, But somehow it made them play better, I'd be for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manson17 0 Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 To be honest... If you think about it, most of the players aren't really all that good, at one on one with a keeper, not like Anelka or Drogba or Rooney (He is ). But if people want to actually want to say it's the kit doing it, then fine. Be my guest. I just think it's kinda stupid. And we'll really see how good the kit is against Barcelona tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SystemBlueBob 0 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I am torn on the orange. I really am. Some days I like it, others I can't stand it....some days I am indifferent. I am like a woman....I have no idea what I want....call myself a &***? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Feverr 0 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 The new GK kit is dark navy/lime green, looks really nice/refreshing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5354 204 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Well, Because Black Orange Black Orange combo looks nice. Black Shoes, Orange socks, Balck Shorts, Orange Jersey, Black cap :huh: :huh: :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Maybe he should have tried a multicolored kit this time, with Pink, Yellow, Orange e.t.c , If the main idea is to blind the striker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oxfordblues 299 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 very dutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Maybe he should have tried a multicolored kit this time, with Pink, Yellow, Orange e.t.c , If the main idea is to blind the striker Always season after next should put that idea across lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Always season after next should put that idea across lol Shall i mail it to Adidas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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