HanoiVillan Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 No idea what actually happened, as I didn't watch the game, but bringing on Caballero for Kepa would have made some sense, in that a] he has a very good penalty-saving record, and b] he might have had a better insight into which way his former teammates might have gone. However, it seems to me that if you're going to come up with a Cunning Plan you need to tell people before the match, not during it (again, not sure if this is relevant here, just a general observation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Kepa has been fined which for me makes this more farcical. Interesting if he starts midweek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Rev Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 A fine which he can easily afford to pay. That will show Kepa who's boss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 28 minutes ago, The_Rev said: A fine which he can easily afford to pay. That will show Kepa who's boss! It’s pretty much the only official punishment they can dish out, and even then it’s up to 2 weeks pay unless they get the PFA involved which I’m sure they can’t be arsed to do. The other popular one being told to train with the kids. Remains to be seen if this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 59 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: No idea what actually happened, as I didn't watch the game, but bringing on Caballero for Kepa would have made some sense, in that a] he has a very good penalty-saving record, and b] he might have had a better insight into which way his former teammates might have gone. However, it seems to me that if you're going to come up with a Cunning Plan you need to tell people before the match, not during it (again, not sure if this is relevant here, just a general observation). Whilst that’s correct, it’s kind of irrelevant in that the manager should be the boss. If he says you’re coming off then you come off. You don’t stay on because it wasn’t agreed in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, Genie said: Whilst that’s correct, it’s kind of irrelevant in that the manager should be the boss. If he says you’re coming off then you come off. You don’t stay on because it wasn’t agreed in advance. Completely agree. I guess all I'm saying is that 'if it goes to peno's, we'll throw Willy on' is the sort of plan that could have been communicated before kick-off, seeing as its hardly eleven-dimensional chess. That's not to excuse the goalie if he knowingly refused to come off, or the manager for backing down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: Completely agree. I guess all I'm saying is that 'if it goes to peno's, we'll throw Willy on' is the sort of plan that could have been communicated before kick-off, seeing as its hardly eleven-dimensional chess. That's not to excuse the goalie if he knowingly refused to come off, or the manager for backing down. I saw on Facebook someone quoted the FA rules on the matter and it said if the player refuses to come off then the game continues. I wonder if Chelsea backed down or the ref said the game had to restart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedClaretAndBlue Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Should have just made the change after the second period of extra time. Kepa Wouldnt have been able to do anything about it then. Didnt Holland do it with Krul after extra time in the WC 14'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 26, 2019 VT Supporter Share Posted February 26, 2019 Again, I don't think there was any intention to bring Caballero on until Kepa went down injured. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 14 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Should have just made the change after the second period of extra time. Kepa Wouldnt have been able to do anything about it then. Didnt Holland do it with Krul after extra time in the WC 14'? Indeed, however they made it well known that it would happen should the circumstance arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 15 hours ago, BleedClaretAndBlue said: Should have just made the change after the second period of extra time. Kepa Wouldnt have been able to do anything about it then. Didnt Holland do it with Krul after extra time in the WC 14'? Pretty crazy to think that Tim Krul was starting WC knockout games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 30 minutes ago, Keyblade said: Pretty crazy to think that Tim Krul was starting WC knockout games. He was actually the sub they brought on Ron Vlaar though did start them games along with the awful Bruno Martins Indi who played vs us at weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 looks like end of the road for Sarri. Thing is who do Chelsea go for next as they have pretty much tried every type of manager about and with Roman cutting costs I cant see them bidding for a big name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Zatman said: looks like end of the road for Sarri. Thing is who do Chelsea go for next as they have pretty much tried every type of manager about and with Roman cutting costs I cant see them bidding for a big name They had one of the best managers in the world in Conte. Should've done more to keep him really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 They are only 4 pts off Spurs still. Top 4 still wide open, not writing them off yet. Football is too un predictable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodders0223 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Should just get Paul Lambert in tbh. He is the absolute pioneer of the "pass the ball around for 90 minutes in your own half and lose 2-0" model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaJ100 Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 On 26/02/2019 at 22:25, Hornso said: Indeed, however they made it well known that it would happen should the circumstance arise. I think its because Hollands keeper had never saved a penalty in his whole career Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 So Roman out and Sir Ratcliffe in? Can certainly see why he might be fed up considering he isn't even allowed to enter the country anymore, and with the transfer embargo to boot. Not that I care about Chelsea but might be good to have another top club with a British owner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Forgotten man Danny Drinkwater arrested on suspected drunk driving last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, sne said: Forgotten man Danny Drinkwater arrested on suspected drunk driving last night. Chelsea's £35m Ross McCormack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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