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The player standing behind the ref in that photo makes it look like he's clinging on to his last few hairs Maybe that's why he's so angry.

Class picture. The dominant stance and then 'Judge'. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/55373546

Bossed it for South Shields that Carl Finnigan, iirc?

Jones: Okay Andy, I want you to pin Christensen back, but play it smart, anticipate, don't give the referee the excuses he needs to penalise you. Look for Miggy's runs. Bruce: AHyayYAHEWHDya GET INTO THEM ANDY FUKIN HAV THEM!!1!1!

I don't even think it's born out of their love for Steve Bruce, but more their contempt for Rafa Benitez and the deluded Geordies.

Darlow has always been prone to parrying and punching (flapping I'd say), where as with Dubravka, the ball sticks more often than not. Besides that, he's a commanding presence. We have a captain in Lascelles who isn't the most vocal so we really need a big presence in the back line. For instance yesterday, when Werner runs onto the pitch completely unchecked, you are looking to your leaders to be going fucking wild ensuring someone is picking him up. But no, radio silence from the coaches, the centre half captain, and the keeper - all three of which have the opportunity to see play developing more than others.

Perhaps too obvious, and always seemingly caveated by 'yeah, but money', however Pep has done a wonderful job this season. Particularly with the absence of two of his most influential players.

It was the same role Wilson has played but Gayle did it much worse. He didn’t really make the runs Wilson was or track back so he was just fucking useless at it. It could have been Chelsea’s system and wingbacks making him look so poor mind. I feel like I still mentally view Gayle as the Championship version of him and am surprised at how rubbish he is every time he comes on as sub or starts. That's very kind tbh. If Gayle was twice the player he is, he still wouldn't be on Wilson's level.

You're doing a good job of giving us a miss lately (feel like I've seen you comment a few times regarding not watching the game). I can't help myself... A glutton for punishment.

Aye. Pardew playing Cisse wide levels of incompetence

Has to be back in next game aye? Something fitting about him coming back against Man United as well given it's the (albeit reverse) fixture he started his PL career with us so superbly.

Cisse's edge it for me.

Well I'll be damned...

Classy individual, Tuchel. Yep, seems sharp as fuck, total justification for every minor point. Hate how Chelsea always get interesting managers. Yeah they do pretty well despite the insane turnover of managers. Still feel like they should stick by one for a little longer than 2 seasons, and Tuchel is looking good value. Chelsea fans will have to swallow the bitter pill of their dear Frank not being good enough yet and get behind him. He could bring them titles for sure.

Classy individual, Tuchel.

Football fans are junkies man Chasing, chasing...

Couldn't believe it when people were saying he should start, especially in this system we've been playing of late. Incredible stuff. Gayle requires a system change, and he's not worth it.

Aye, something has got to give I feel. Reckon he'll kick off on the touchline with them before the season's out.

We released him tonight, that's for sure... like a dog out of the whippet trap.

Like Tuchel so far like, good addition to the league. Comes across well and plays good football.

Proper fucking striker.

Think Hudson-Odoi is the first player I've seen in years actually take a corner with the ball on the white line. None of this 'shadow of the ball' on the line shite. Respect.

Replacing an unproven/unsuccessful Championship manager with a Champions League finalist was always going to be a good move tbf.