Chelsea vs Bolton

[LDN Blue 7,903]

That was never a handball, at least not intentional. And Drogba wasn't offside.

I think he was, but little does it matter now.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Essien really proved my (and The Big Drog's) point today. With him at DM, you have all-round defensive stability you need in a DM in when playing a midfield-three and he also offers us something in attack as a bonus. I hope CA realises this.

I have nothing against John but i'm thinking about what's best for Chelsea Football Club here.

Ramires played some lovely passes and had some really neat touches as did Essien. Id go as far as to say that was Ramires' best game for the club so far.

Definitely guys, you're both right.

[eldo 868]

I think he was, but little does it matter now.

No. He was right in the line with Bolton player.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

No. He was right in the line with Bolton player.

Ah, well it's all good then

[zolayes 14,489]

Least media attention go back to Roy. Seriously hope this isnt a one off. Time to turn this into a run of wins!

how did your beloved scumpool do tonight :eyebrows:

[Rambo 1,729]

I think Paulo will start

Paulo will play center back? Lord have mercy

[neel 257]

Paulo will play center back? Lord have mercy

can't see bruma playing

[Peace. 4,352]

Damn, I didn't remember how did tast a victory untill today... Now i remeber, and it's fucking good !

[True_Blue 469]

Ramires was immense today,something i thought i would never say.He was fast,made correct passes and he was brilliant at the back.

This win was so needed,bring on Villa.

[Kostas 1,468]

Delighted for the 3 points, although it didn't sound like the display we needed. Can't say I'm happy about the subs either, hope it was nothing more than time wasting.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

hope it was nothing more than time wasting.

Yeah don't worry, they were.

[Term-X 7,891]

Anyone got a download or video of the luda goal?....

I wanna see that celebration again. :chelsea2:

[Kostas 1,468]

Ray Wilkins was sitting in the Shed Upper.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Anyone got a download or video of the luda goal?....

I wanna see that celebration again. :chelsea2:

The goal: http://bit.ly/gh3fLZ

[Kostas 1,468]

With the Sunderland disaster still fresh in my memory I hope Brana's yellow won't make this a Phyrrhic victory like Essien's red against Fulham.

[Term-X 7,891]

The goal: http://bit.ly/gh3fLZ

Props.

:chelsea2:

[Madmax 9,219]

Essien really proved my (and The Big Drog's) point today. With him at DM, you have all-round defensive stability you need in a DM in when playing a midfield-three and he also offers us something in attack as a bonus. I hope CA realises this.

I have nothing against John but i'm thinking about what's best for Chelsea Football Club here.

I've always been a fan of Mikel and it's been great to see his fantastic performances this season but I think we can do much better without him in that DM role. While his strength on the ball and calmness when under pressure from opposition players is unquestionable, I think he's not been able to move things about quickly in the middle of the field. IMO his decision making while passing is just a tad slow still and we'd be better served playing Essien there. He is the complete midfielder and certainly among the top 3 box to box mids in the world and we're wasting his vision and passing by playing him as a CM. Ramires showed in the Spurs game that right now his best position is at RCM. His pace is terrific and he gives us great energy there, a perfect compliment for Lamps alongside him who will do what he does best now that he's returned.

IMO our 3 in midfield should be set up like this :

------------------------Essien----------------------------

--------Ramires-----------------Lampard-------------

Soothsayer

[gary gordon 1,777]

I have a feeling Essien will play centre back and Mikel will go back to DMF...