Guest icemanblue Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Brilliant that, mind. A fantastic performance. Shades of the Benfica 'game plan', but executed better, and with a slice of luck (Tiote injury, even though he was playing well). We were solid for 2/3 of the game, with each of the back four having excellent games, then went for them in the last third. Some of our play during that period (Sissoko - Remy link up, Gouffran and Sissoko chances) was very good indeed. Looked a real threat again. On the balance of chances, I think we probably deserved the win, but definitely deserved something from it. Definitely didn't see that coming when I saw the team sheet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Brilliant that, mind. A fantastic performance. Shades of the Benfica 'game plan', but executed better, and with a slice of luck (Tiote injury, even though he was playing well). We were solid for 2/3 of the game, with each of the back four having excellent games, then went for them in the last third. Some of our play during that period (Sissoko - Remy link up, Gouffran chance) was very good indeed. Looked a real threat again. On the balance of chances, I think we probably deserved the win, but definitely deserved something from it. Definitely didn't see that coming when I saw the team sheet. the chances is the curious thing, off the top of my head I remember only 3 hairy moments where you think oh christ, Terry in the first half and that double chance Krul and Debuchy stopped while we had a few more we could have done better with. Very strange for a side with as much creative talent as Chelsea have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henke Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Was Ba on the bench for them? Would have been much more worried had he came on instead of Eto'o. Atmosphere was pretty good in the second half. We got the goal just after a decent spell, helped keep the levels up til the end. At least I'm going to actually enjoy the rest of this weekend Ba wasn't even the 18 man squad. He's living the dream down there, for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Was Ba on the bench for them? Would have been much more worried had he came on instead of Eto'o. Atmosphere was pretty good in the second half. We got the goal just after a decent spell, helped keep the levels up til the end. At least I'm going to actually enjoy the rest of this weekend Ba wasn't even the 18 man squad. He's living the dream down there, for sure. Aye, i suppose it was worth the extra £20,000 a week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Brilliant that, mind. A fantastic performance. Shades of the Benfica 'game plan', but executed better, and with a slice of luck (Tiote injury, even though he was playing well). We were solid for 2/3 of the game, with each of the back four having excellent games, then went for them in the last third. Some of our play during that period (Sissoko - Remy link up, Gouffran chance) was very good indeed. Looked a real threat again. On the balance of chances, I think we probably deserved the win, but definitely deserved something from it. Definitely didn't see that coming when I saw the team sheet. the chances is the curious thing, off the top of my head I remember only 3 hairy moments where you think oh christ, Terry in the first half and that double chance Krul and Debuchy stopped while we had a few more we could have done better with. Very strange for a side with as much creative talent as Chelsea have. The one that dropped to Hazard had my heart in my mouth. To be fair, we limited them to only having those chances. Lads at the back did their jobs, and beyond, today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Brilliant that, mind. A fantastic performance. Shades of the Benfica 'game plan', but executed better, and with a slice of luck (Tiote injury, even though he was playing well). We were solid for 2/3 of the game, with each of the back four having excellent games, then went for them in the last third. Some of our play during that period (Sissoko - Remy link up, Gouffran and Sissoko chances) was very good indeed. Looked a real threat again. On the balance of chances, I think we probably deserved the win, but definitely deserved something from it. Definitely didn't see that coming when I saw the team sheet. Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Winning today was a brilliant result but it's got to be said that we were poor until Anita came on and changed the game. It's a good job Tiote went off injured and good job Chelsea were poor, regardless of the possession they must have had. I don't think we were poor at all, tactically we played the game perfectly and Tiote was outstanding while he was on the pitch. We sat back and stifled a very gifted Chelsea team first half, then went at them in the second. 11 outstanding displays today, it was a performance to make you very proud as a Newcastle fane. The whole team :notworthy: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Brilliant that, mind. A fantastic performance. Shades of the Benfica 'game plan', but executed better, and with a slice of luck (Tiote injury, even though he was playing well). We were solid for 2/3 of the game, with each of the back four having excellent games, then went for them in the last third. Some of our play during that period (Sissoko - Remy link up, Gouffran chance) was very good indeed. Looked a real threat again. On the balance of chances, I think we probably deserved the win, but definitely deserved something from it. Definitely didn't see that coming when I saw the team sheet. the chances is the curious thing, off the top of my head I remember only 3 hairy moments where you think oh christ, Terry in the first half and that double chance Krul and Debuchy stopped while we had a few more we could have done better with. Very strange for a side with as much creative talent as Chelsea have. The one that dropped to Hazard had my heart in my mouth. To be fair, we limited them to only having those chances. Lads at the back did their jobs, and beyond, today. I am really liking the MYM/Iron Mike combo at cb seems the best pair to cover each others weaknesses Mapou to cover the speed Iron Mike to deal with the physical stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 also to my surprise there was no sign of any fatigue from half the team playing 120 mins midweek which is good to see Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keefaz Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Seemed Chelsea couldn't really be arsed. And, in fact, were no better after Jose's half-time team-talk. Also, while I agree that Anita changed the game: would we have won the game if he'd started? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chopey Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Even though Lukaku is still a bit lacking technically, which he is, he's one of the most physically-dominant center forwards in the world. His hold-up play is outstanding and he can strike a mean ball. True but even Benteke is a better player. Lukaku is the best young center forward I have seen at St James for years and I would say he is better that Torres, Ba and Eto put together and if I was Mike I would spend my entire January transfer budget on him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 also to my surprise there was no sign of any fatigue from half the team playing 120 mins midweek which is good to see Got stronger as the game went on, was only Gouffran who looked kippered when he came off but I guess getting ahead and protecting a lead always means you'll find some extra running in your legs rather than when you're chasing a game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I don't think we were poor at all, tactically we played the game perfectly and Tiote was outstanding while he was on the pitch. We sat back and stifled a very gifted Chelsea team first half, then went at them in the second. 11 outstanding displays today, it was a performance to make you very proud as a Newcastle fane. The whole team :notworthy: Chelsea were also poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I don't think we were poor at all, tactically we played the game perfectly and Tiote was outstanding while he was on the pitch. We sat back and stifled a very gifted Chelsea team first half, then went at them in the second. 11 outstanding displays today, it was a performance to make you very proud as a Newcastle fane. The whole team :notworthy: Chelsea were also poor. so were they just poor or did we make them look bad? or bit of both. Regardless you'd think someone in their side would have pulled some moment of magic out of the bag. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 You'll never beat Chelsea unless they're a bit poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest icemanblue Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I don't think we were poor at all, tactically we played the game perfectly and Tiote was outstanding while he was on the pitch. We sat back and stifled a very gifted Chelsea team first half, then went at them in the second. 11 outstanding displays today, it was a performance to make you very proud as a Newcastle fane. The whole team :notworthy: Chelsea were also poor. They weren't, like. They came out of the blocks very well in the first ten minutes. I thought we were going to get hammered watching their movement. But we stifled them very, very well and made them to start to rush things in the second half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 so were they just poor or did we make them look bad? or bit of both. Regardless you'd think someone in their side would have pulled some moment of magic out of the bag. They were poor, nothing we did made them pass to our players when they had plenty of time on the ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 so were they just poor or did we make them look bad? or bit of both. Regardless you'd think someone in their side would have pulled some moment of magic out of the bag. They were poor, nothing we did made them pass to our players when they had plenty of time on the ball. Well it did actually, we closed them down, made it hard from them and kept our defensive shape. Do you think if we'd just been strolling around Chelsea would have spontaneously just been giving the ball away themselves? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 They weren't, like. They came out of the blocks very well in the first ten minutes. I thought we were going to get hammered watching their movement. But we stifled them very, very well and made them to start to rush things in the second half. They were poor, I can't remember watching them lose possession as much through sloppy passing as they did today. Torres looked as if he's been taking lessons from Cisse on how to play the off-side rule badly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 so were they just poor or did we make them look bad? or bit of both. Regardless you'd think someone in their side would have pulled some moment of magic out of the bag. They were poor, nothing we did made them pass to our players when they had plenty of time on the ball. think your being harsh personally but hey to each their own opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 We won by putting them under pressure 2nd half, we made them look poor not just them playing poor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Well it did actually, we closed them down, made it hard from them and kept our defensive shape. Do you think if we'd just been strolling around Chelsea would have spontaneously just been giving the ball away themselves? They did give the ball away themselves, both teams did. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 That was an excellent display, full of heart, passion and a desire to win, some lovely blocks from our defenders and some great link up from our strikers, where the fuck has this been in the last 10 or so days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'll just add Chelsea to my ever growing list of clubs who we make look average/poor, Venky. Finally our performances of recent times get the result they deserve! Everytime I think we our playing our best football we come out the following game and play even better, superb stuff! People will start to take notice of us soon! Aye alreet, Bert. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I'll just add Chelsea to my ever growing list of clubs who we make look average/poor, Venky. Finally our performances of recent times get the result they deserve! Everytime I think we our playing our best football we come out the following game and play even better, superb stuff! People will start to take notice of us soon! http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6720t0a8W1qzdknio1_500.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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