LFEE Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Just home… Was a great cup tie. Support was excellent throughout. Arguably a fair result on balance of play similar to PSG but felt equally as cruel after all their effort. Hopefully they use the disappointment in a positive way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 13 minutes ago, LFEE said: Just home… Was a great cup tie. Support was excellent throughout. Arguably a fair result on balance of play similar to PSG but felt equally as cruel after all their effort. Hopefully they use the disappointment in a positive way. Let’s smash Luton Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, GideonShandy said: We played them at home 24 days ago, had 54% possession to their 46% and beat them 4-1. Our starting line-up had 7 out of the 10 outfield players who started today's game. It was: Pope, Trippier, Lascelles (c) (Dummett 87), Schar, Livramento; Miley (Diallo 90+3), Guimaraes, Joelinton; Almiron (Murphy 87), Isak (Ritchie 81), Gordon (Ndiweni 90+2) So this time we had Botman instead of Schar, Longstaff instead of Big Joe and Wilson instead of Isak. Otherwise the same. Yet this time we had only 22% possession and were constantly on the defensive. Obviously home advantage isn't the only factor, but it shouldn't make that much of a difference That same group of players have also played the major of the games since then with games every 3-4 days with little rest, while Chelsea play once a week and have a huge playing squad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GideonShandy Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Conjo said: We have played 6 games in between those two games, largely with the same players in every game with the exception of a few players being rushed back from injury due to others getting injured, while Chelsea have played 4 with a bigger squad and less injuries. Yes, that's undoubtedly a big part of it. But there's still been a huge gulf between the quality and style of home performances as compared with away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ketsbaia said: I still can't shake off my decades-long apathetic attitude towards this competition. Just felt that we'd never have beaten Liverpool anyway and, pre-match, instead of excitement it was more about being pissed off that yet another match would inevitably bring more injuries. So it is what it is. What's frustrating is that we played with 50% effort and still almost beat them comfortably. Not once did I believe their half-chances would go in. But Kieran Not seeing that personally. The players are visibly out on their feet, some playing with injuries. Edited December 20, 2023 by The Prophet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ9 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Another morning after another gutting defeat. This season is a right kick in the nuts at times. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Beth said: I'm 50. Born a month before the mackems won the FA cup. Got maybe 30 years left if I'm lucky, starting to think I'll never see us win anything in my lifetime. Snap - same age as you, Beth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Beth said: I'm 50. Born a month before the mackems won the FA cup. Got maybe 30 years left if I'm lucky, starting to think I'll never see us win anything in my lifetime. 3 minutes ago, Big Geordie said: Snap - same age as you, Beth. I was, literally, 60 yesterday 🎁 Started the day in the campervan, in the Lakes, then came back early. Weather was supposedly going to turn hurricane....ish so the camp was closing today. Plus the pub WiFi was rank so we sacked if off and came back. I guess, having supported NUFC for varnigh 55 years, I'm riddled with bouncebackability 😁 Our time will come and you bairns WILL see that day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bally21 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) Great to wake up this morning and read some posts at the bottom of this thread that are more positive and hopeful than some of the doom from last night. It's cheered me up. Thanks lads. HWTL. Edited December 20, 2023 by Bally21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 50 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Not seeing that personally. The players are visibly out in their feet, some playing with injuries. We’ve basically played 8 games in 24 days with the same squad - barely had a chance to rotate - no rest periods in between - prior to that we played 7 in 21 days - it’s insane - all tough matches Not had the luxury of rotating 3/4 players a game - our 2 wingers literally played all the matches - same with the full backs - centre backs - Bruno - Miley - Joe - Longstaff run into the ground - Isak strapped up and thrown on - Wilson playing consecutive matches. We will learn from this for sure and make sure next time round we don’t suffer the same Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 That was our 26th match of the season - take out the internationals - around 26 matches in 3 months Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 10 hours ago, duo said: The sickening part is we gifted them the game - Chelsea didn't win it. We gifted them fuck all. We hung on with a limp-along first team squad. Took a lead, couldn’t impose ourselves and dug in. The collective effort was, once again, outstanding. The epitome being Gordon—our best chance as an outlet to get a second, and kill the game—playing on whilst obviously hurting, after receiving a clear red card tackle. Supremely proud of them all. We just couldn’t ride it out. Daft as it sounds, alongside how much possession Chelsea had, the number of bobbles, loose balls and throws which didn’t go our way just put me in the mindset that this isn’t going to be our day. We’re not getting the rub of the green. We will obliterate teams come the run in when we’re stronger in depth. Hope it starts in the FA Cup. Edited December 20, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
samptime29 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 I thought Chelsea played quite well tbh. They struggle in the final third but their passing was good. Our shape was solid, workrate was excellent. Just a shame we had no attacking subs. A 2nd goal wins it for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Big Geordie said: Snap - same age as you, Beth. Bollocks to that @Beth You pair of nihilistic whippersnappers! Hope to see you at the first victory parade, won’t say I told you so, but you’ll know… . Edited December 20, 2023 by Coffee_Johnny Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Miggy at the end - take the ball to the corner - had a pot shot on goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stottie Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Not going to happen, but when one team has way more injuries than the other, could referees be a little bit stricter? If not, the team with the much better bench can just kick the other one off the park, knowing they have no fresh players to bring on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikky Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: We gifted them fuck all. We hung on with a limp-along first team squad. Took a lead, couldn’t impose ourselves and dug in. The collective effort was, once again, outstanding. The epitome being Gordon—our best chance as an outlet to get a second, and kill the game—playing on whilst obviously hurting, after receiving a clear red card tackle. Supremely proud of them all. We just couldn’t ride it out. Daft as it sounds, alongside how much possession Chelsea had, the number of bobbles, loose balls and throws which didn’t go our way just put me in the mindset that this isn’t going to be our day. We’re not getting the rub if the green. We will obliterate teams come the run in when we’re stronger in depth. Hope it starts in the FA Cup. That was Chelsea at full strength bar the 2 full backs - even then they had 2 internationals playing Find me a team that wouldn’t suffer when having Joelinton - Tonali - Anderson - Willock - Barnes - Murphy - Isak missing - Gordon injured - Miggy spent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Gutted about this knowing who is left in the competition. Just couldn't have an even slightly easier draw FFS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, Gallowgate Toon said: Gutted about this knowing who is left in the competition. Just couldn't have an even slightly easier draw FFS. Chelsea was shit tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Just reading Football 365 this morning - they seem to be doing their best to push for Eddie to get the sack. Mind, they have been for a few months - touting Mourinho to get the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myleftboot Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Big Geordie said: Just reading Football 365 this morning - they seem to be doing their best to push for Eddie to get the sack. Mind, they have been for a few months - touting Mourinho to get the job. Mourinho’s had his day he’ll go to Saudi. Hopefully Eddies here for years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 27 minutes ago, Big Geordie said: Just reading Football 365 this morning - they seem to be doing their best to push for Eddie to get the sack. Mind, they have been for a few months - touting Mourinho to get the job. It is my fear that they won't be as patient as the fan base, however we are already ahead of schedule with European football so early after the takeover I don't see how that makes sense currently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginola14 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 so deflated this morning sometimes I think this club is cursed - it's the hope that kills you! I don't know how Chelsea do this shit season after season by pure luck - getting away with at least 2 reds last night and then relying on a gift from Trippier and penos. I remember the cup tie at SJP in 96 and ever since then they must the luckiest club in the world when it comes to cups. suppose it's better than losing like that to Liverpool in the final! more likely Chelsea play Boro and Fulham of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 Rest assured Chelsea will not beat Liverpool, or Fulham / West ham for that matter. They are a bang average team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 20, 2023 Share Posted December 20, 2023 chelsea fuckers - injured our most important attacking threat, then injured our RB so we had to bring on an out of form low in confidence sub. but the journalists really have to press Howe on his continued reluctance to bring Lewis Hall on in place of an ageing Ritchie. whats happeneded between the manu cup game and now. really needs answering. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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