Chelsea (N) - FA Cup Final, Sat 14th May 2022 (4:45pm)

[gkmacca]

We started very well but when we play at that pace we need to score in the first 20 mins because then we go off the boil, and the opponents know it. 

 

We need to play the ball ino space ahead of Diaz so he can race on to the ball. There's too much checking back. 

 

Trent, yet again, is playing some really weird passes. The odd sublime touch but, really, some inexplicable balls as well.

 

The ref is predictably infuriating. I really hate refs who not only make stupid decisions but then think that shaking their head a lot afterwards with a blank expression on their face will make it all okay. He's no idea what he's doing.

[KMD7]

Worth putting Mane on the right and Jota in the centre?

[waddy78]

6 minutes ago, Rushies tash said:

Another game, another sitting deep, anti football time wasting diving bunch of gobshites. Imagine paying to watch that.

Most expensive season tickets in the league as well.

[Lee909]

Diaz needs kept on the left and just keep feeding him. 

[Red_or_Dead]

2 minutes ago, stringvest said:

Thiago has won more ball than Keita and Henderson - and has been our most creative player.  Salah going off would normally be a huge blow, but there was no sign he was going to do anything in this game.  Still woefully short of his best form.  

 

Jota and Mane will score in this game.  

Code's not going to like that!

 

Hope you're right.  Still holding out for a Big Div moment.

 

 

[Rushies tash]

Just now, jonnyp said:

Robertson jogging back after losing possession has to stop.

 

Get the ball early to Diaz, he scares the crap out of them.

 

Stop giving the ball away.

 

Tighten up our right hand side.

We'll only do that if Mane & Henderson release it quicker. 

[A_S]

As an aside, for the Aussies watching, Tara Rushton is gorgeous. 

 

[ManéMan]

3 minutes ago, stringvest said:

Thiago has won more ball than Keita and Henderson - and has been our most creative player.  Salah going off would normally be a huge blow, but there was no sign he was going to do anything in this game.  Still woefully short of his best form.  

 

Jota and Mane will score in this game.  

Which chances did Thiago create? most of his tackling has been amateurish as well, seems to scramble around the floor a lot

[waddy78]

Just now, A_S said:

As an aside, for the Aussies watching, Tara Rushton is gorgeous. 

 

I would. (She wouldnt)

[stringvest]

1 minute ago, ManéMan said:

Which chances did Thiago create? most of his tackling has been amateurish as well, seems to scramble around the floor a lot

why don't you actually watch what Thiago does? 

[Bobby Hundreds]

Cmon Liverpool show why you are where you are.

[bizzle10]

2 minutes ago, KMD7 said:

Worth putting Mane on the right and Jota in the centre?

This i think Jota is better in the middle and Sadio can play on the right gives us better balance

[ManéMan]

Just now, stringvest said:

why don't you actually watch what Thiago does? 

Why don't you remind me which chance. There wasn't any

[Red_or_Dead]

2 minutes ago, A_S said:

As an aside, for the Aussies watching, Tara Rushton is gorgeous. 

 

Are Aussies still accepting convicts?  Asking for a friend...

 

 

[Reckoner]

I care more about Scottish football than womens football 

[waddy78]

2 minutes ago, ManéMan said:

Which chances did Thiago create? most of his tackling has been amateurish as well, seems to scramble around the floor a lot

I don't think you really understand footy mate, Thiago has been quality (odd dodgy tackle aside)

[jonnyp]

Come On!!!

[gkmacca]

Play to feet or just ahead in space. No aimless crossing. Hopefully they've learned from recent games.

[Dr Nowt]

How many adverts did the cunts shoe-horn in there? 

[therevivalist]

The middle is our problem. Basically playing with two men, not counting Henderson of course. I don't know if we can bring on Fabinho in the second. 

[Bobby Hundreds]

Sick of drawing with these oligarch whores

[waddy78]

Let's go reds men.

[Pete]

Come on Liverpool!

[gkmacca]

1 minute ago, bizzle10 said:

This i think Jota is better in the middle and Sadio can play on the right gives us better balance

According to some on here Sadio has had all memory of playing on the right wiped from his memory. Like they have.

[suzy]

Love to see a Bobby kung fu kick celebration!