Well done Chelsea

B.Martin · April 19, 2012, 08:22:44 AM

I know the jobs only half done, but I can\'t see the game being played much different at the Camp Nou. This game reminded me of the England v Spain friendly and this is definately the way to beat barca/Spain, don\'t get me wrong barca controlled the match and Chelsea benefitted for a bit of luck for that result. However I think Chelsea stuck to the game plan, defended well, stayed in shape and importantly hit quick on the counter attack.

I\'m not a Chelsea fan; but always want English teams to do well in Europe. RDM deserves a full season in charge IMO.

Speedworks · April 19, 2012, 08:37:36 AM

They have chance, but still... I think Barca is going to come on very strong next week.

They could have scored 2 to 3 goals

jetpilot · April 19, 2012, 09:20:52 AM

It certainly wasnt a classic, but probably better than they hoped for, reckon the would have settled for a 0 - 0.

Expect more of the same next week, including the disrupting tactics from Drogba (not that it was good to watch) and if Chelsea score, it will give them some breathing space!

B.Martin · April 19, 2012, 09:50:15 AM

Yeah totally agree, but they got the tactics right i think. Hope Mourinho was watching as this is what he needs to get Real doing this weekend, if Real can beat them at the weekend then it will help Chelsea\'s cause as they will have lost out on the La Liga title with a loss to Real.

jetpilot · April 19, 2012, 10:40:03 AM

Two tough league fixtures for both clubs this weekend, there will be some tired legs next week in both teams. Your right about tactics, however, Chelsea rode their luck, i dont think you could ever stop Barca from having shots on target, but they got men behind the ball and tried to close down any threats early.

Chelsea will need to score next week, i am sure of that!

Very surprised with RDM\'s favoured players though, Kalou?? Mikel?? Imho i think they are two of Chelseas worst players!

B.Martin · April 19, 2012, 12:10:50 PM

Kalou wasn\'t on for long though, I think Mikel was a good choice for this type of game. Will be interesting to watch next week and see the weekends results for both sides.

jetpilot · April 19, 2012, 12:50:50 PM

Sorry, i think Mikel is awful, although he blocks attacks on the defence, he also brings pressure onto them by never passing the ball forward, he always either plays sideways or backwards, very rarely does he release the midfielders by making penetrative passes forward and he is so so slow on his feet!

B.Martin · April 19, 2012, 01:53:42 PM

I\'ll be honest, i don\'t watch Chelsea often enough to give a really good analysis of the fellow but i certainly wont disagree with your statements.

B.Martin · April 24, 2012, 11:14:35 PM

And they\'ve done it, but what a tw@ terry is.

jetpilot · April 25, 2012, 09:21:16 AM

Well who would have thought it!

To play devils advocate about Terry (yes it was wrong and he deserved to go), is it any worse than Fabregras blatant dive which bizarrely the official on the line who was 4 yards away didnt see?

B.Martin · April 25, 2012, 09:42:32 AM

For the penalty? Did Drog touch the ball?

jetpilot · April 25, 2012, 10:02:59 AM

No he didnt, but he wasnt anywhere near touching Fabregas either!

B.Martin · April 25, 2012, 10:09:31 AM

Ah right I didn\'t watch all of the post match stuff, I was with the mrs you see! I don\'t know how they\'re going to compete in the final with half a team!

jetpilot · April 25, 2012, 10:34:12 AM

They have a fair bit of depth mate.
Luiz, Malouda, Sturridge etc, i say forget the premiership 4th spot now, rest some players and go for the win so they are in the Champions league next year for sure!

I am not sure they will win, but they have every chance over 90mins, i would imagine its a 50/50 with no clear favourite.

Whatever comes of this i would say 100% DiMatteo needs a shot at a full season in charge!

B.Martin · April 25, 2012, 10:56:46 AM

Yeah your right I\'d like to see them start to play well again they\'ve not been great this year, for one reason or another and certainly need a bit of a refresh over the summer. The back 4 are pretty sold with Ivan, Terry, Cahill and Cole, the midfield needs some fresh faces and they could do with getting the best out of Torres because when he\'s on form and confident he is one of the best!

Definately agree Di Matteo deserves a full season for his efforts, I really rate the guy his West Brom team were great as didn\'t deserve sacking their and although it\'s only a short term he\'s had his record is pretty fantastic. They have got to get out of the \'park the bus\' mind set though and get some more quick, precise counter attacking players to make use of the sold back 4.