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chris123 hove actually 14 Aug 21 6.41pm | |
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Originally posted by Canterbury Palace
Wasn't able to watch today but in my opinion Chelsea are champions in waiting and that's probably our toughest fixture of the season over with. It was always going to be a difficult start to the season due to the fixtures and injuries. Maybe wait until a few games in before we start writing anyone off Agree with this.
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Hudsoneagle 14 Aug 21 6.45pm | |
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Based on today… Our full backs are weak links. Ward is better defensively than Mitchell but has little ability linking up going forward. I don’t mind the club playing out from the back but when the keeper passes it backwards to a defender deeper than him…something is not right there. When Andersen came on he changed the feel immediately. He can play out from the back but the full backs are not comfortable at all. Mateta was woeful. Ayew holds onto to the ball far too long. He’s a liability when breaking out through the centre of the pitch. We looked like we started in a 442 formation and I think that was a mistake vs a good side playing wing backs. I think we looked much better when we went with 5 at the back. We need someone in midfield that looks to find some space for themselves. Every time we get the ball we are surrounded by the opposition…every time they get the ball we are never close enough. Bit frustrating today but it’s only the first game and we were up against it. Positives were the two new centre backs who I thought looked comfortable and Andersen looks top quality.
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silvertop Portishead 14 Aug 21 6.45pm | |
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Beat me to it. Also were not chelsea under earlier management?
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Maine Eagle USA 14 Aug 21 6.51pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
Very disappointing result.
Edited by Willo (14 Aug 2021 5.23pm) Calm down, Statto. They scored from a direct free kick and from outside the box for 2 of their 3 goals, the other was a bit jammy and was very scrappy. Chelsea are one of the best sides in world football. Give PV 10 games or so ffs.
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Putitout Oxford 14 Aug 21 6.51pm | |
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This was of course Chelsea, not the best they could put out but even so a decent outfit.
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The Dolphin 14 Aug 21 6.54pm | |
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Just watched very brief highlights.
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bicycle repair man 14 Aug 21 6.54pm | |
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We weren't able to play what will be our strongest side, and we lost to probably the best club side in the world.
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steeleye20 Croydon 14 Aug 21 7.02pm | |
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PV does not have the calibre of squad to make his system work. We played our defensive and counter-attacking system because there was nothing else that worked for us. Wishful thinking but the PL is a cruel place.
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Hannes Vienna 14 Aug 21 7.07pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
Very disappointing result.
Edited by Willo (14 Aug 2021 5.23pm) And Brentford already preparing for Europe ......
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Plaistow Eagle 14 Aug 21 7.12pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
Very disappointing result.
Edited by Willo (14 Aug 2021 5.23pm) Willo - you are really fast becoming a joke..!! Chelsea and Man City away will be every team in the Division hardest fixtures - it’s as simple as that..!! If you stand back and look it objectively we had at least 4 out of what would be our starting XI - Anderson, Gallagher, Eze and Olise - you could probably also add Benteke into that..!! I personally had already written off today - Chelsea and City will be in a league of their own this season. But to take today’s result and then translate it into relegation talk is ridiculous beyond belief..!! Sometimes I really wonder whether you are just a wind up merchant or in fact a Brighton troll..!! COYP
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Plaistow Eagle 14 Aug 21 7.22pm | |
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Originally posted by Willo
Apart from Guehi all the players played for Mr Hodgson last season and before that. Whilst I’m on it the “Mr Hodgson” nonsense really gets my goat - he’s name was Roy and yes he did a great job for us, but then proved to be beyond his sell by date..!! PV - didn’t have any other options today due to injuries and unavailability - so your point is what exactly..?? COYP
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PatrickA London 14 Aug 21 7.31pm | |
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It’s a tall order to go against the Champions League winners with a midfield of Jairo (converted defender) , Schlupp ( never a central midfield player) and Mcarthur (a proper player but at the veteran stage).
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