Pinebro

2 hours ago, TRO said:

How can we play like we did against Arsenal, and then muster that sad show.

Unai often talks about consistency is his aim......I think the summer recruiting, consistency, will be foremost on his mind.

We some players in the squad, who can negate the threats of opponents, and nullify their enthusiasm and intensity....and regain the initiative, when we lose it.

We barely have players left 

Season been unprecedented in terms of injuries 

3 hours ago, Keyblade said:

I think Olsen's biggest flaw isn't any one attribute that he possesses (or doesn't), it's the lack of confidence and panic he inspires in his backline. That has a huge domino effect on the team's performance usually. We don't concede 2 goals per game when he's there because he's bad with his feet or doesn't claim crosses, it's largely because the defence is in relative disarray when he plays. Hell, I have my heart in my mouth whenever the ball is near him and I'm not even playing!

I don't think Diego would have done the things he did if Emi is playing.

Emi is bringing a calmness to the entire backline just by his presence alone.

A mistake fans made before the game was having it in their head that Chelsea is a shit team.

No they aren't. If they were they'd be fighting relegation. They are a point off an european spot. 

There are aspects of their game that are really, really strong and I knew that before the game.

When I look at Chelsea nd what they're doing it's far, far more sustainable than let's say Man Utd.

4 minutes ago, Nabby said:

Coz Emi is suspended 

Forgot about that!

2 minutes ago, Alakagom said:

I don't think Chelsea fans would agree 

Some context here..

Sterling was shite before his injury. Chillwell only player on there that improves them imo

Also shows how ridiculously deep their squad is 

Is he overrated on here? Yes

Is he still a very good player? Yes

Been dealing with a injury ravaged season all season.

Chelsea close to a fully fit team.

Players look tired and it's understandable

4 minutes ago, Callum said:

Can someone explain why he has to start on Thursday? 

Martinez got a hamstring

I can just feel the entire defence being nervous whenever he plays.

Even as a fan I get panic attacks watching him.

I said before the game that Chelsea is a highly unpredictable team.

In terms of xG they are a top 4 team. They create so many chances most games.

Reason they are mid table is because some games they just decide not turning up 

Unfortunately this was one of those times they were at it.

Result dont surprise me. Chelsea are a random team knew that before the game.

You just know Chelsea isn't gonna turn up against Spurs 

Shoutout to Matty 

played really well 

Very similar appointment to Ten Hag 

3 minutes ago, dubliner said:

Would I trade him with Guardiola though?

Absolutely no chance

I probably would for Pep but not for anybody else

With Klopp leaving Emery will be the 2nd best manager in the league.

The time to pounce on the top 4 is now.

We've got a great opportunity

23 hours ago, Lochheads twin said:

We are currently have some of the best players we have had for many a year.

I occasionally think, "He is the best since ............"

Here are a selection of pairings of a current player with a star from yesteryear. Who would you pick?

• Dougie or Gareth Barry (2000's) - making the game look effortless
• John McGinn or Dennis Mortimer (80's) - captains leading by example
• Moreno (2023) or John Gidman (70's) - rampaging fullbacks
• Ollie or Dwight Yorke - (2000's) - silky but deadly
• Leon Bailey or Ashley Young Mk1 - what are you going to get today?
• Emi Martinez - peerless.

If you are lucky enough to be younger than me, make up your own pairing. Who matches with Mings or Konsa, lots of great centre backs over the years.

There are no wrong answers.

Onwards & Upwards!

1. I will take a prime Barry over Luiz

2. McGinn easy

3. Gidman

4. Ollie, easy

5. Prime Young slightly edges it

6. Martinez

Hopefully Chelsea have entered beach mode 

Crazy that Rooney is younger than Ronaldo 

2 more wins should really seal it

If we don't get fourth with 72 points then I'm just gonna have to say fair play to Spurs

Worst things that can happen to a player after such a long injury is them not trusting their body anymore and playing a bit reserved afraid of picking up another bad one.

I can't believe we have Steve Bruce to thank for this machine

And yet Emery don't cry about decisions. He just get on with things and blames nobody but himself.

No excuse culture.

They are dangerous going forward but are a shambles at the back

Emery'd masterclass at the Emirates really was an achievement of ridiculous proportions.

Arsenal are a brilliant football team