27 Dec 2024 17:01:35
I have to say, whether we agree or disagree, it is nice to see so many posters on here oce4 the last day or so.
27 Dec 2024 18:49:32
Bill, yes nice to see a busy site. If we all agreed it would be pretty boring.
28 Dec 2024 06:33:02
Love a healthy discussion people we all see games differently and have their favourites,
It is great to have a Chelsea team that is worth dicussing again after a dull couple of years a few pieces of the jigsaw need to be added but good times ahead.
28 Dec 2024 09:59:56
You are totally right seymns2, the jigsaw is nearly complete and the absolute key now is keeping and backing Enzo Maresca. He has got the squad working well and his ruthless approach and brilliant on the eye football is just what was needed after the ill disciplined shenanigans under Poch. Many of my mates who support other clubs actually comment on how good we are looking under Maresca which is a rarity as a Chelsea fan. I think we are a top striker, centre half and keeper from returning to the top table. We also have some very talented players joining in the summer. The future looks good.
28 Dec 2024 11:17:55
WSOTS I have been very impressed by Maresca up until the last couple of games when I think he's been relatively poor in terms of substitutions v Everton and Fulham and v Fulham poor tactically. I also am beginning to worry that he is not using the superior squad he has to most others to full effect especially in this the busiest period of the EPL season. He did have a flying start both with Leicester last season and us - after first game or two in EPL and until last couple of games - this season. Just hope he can keep this going with us as his Leicester side faded quite badly in last part of their season.
Having said that I am with you and am sure vast majority of CFC supporters in having enjoyed the emergence of an exciting young CFC team that as you say would seem just to be a few pieces short of that puzzle being completed.
28 Dec 2024 18:51:28
JBS, I must admit the subs issue is mystifying, I think we’ve only used 1 sub in the the few games; Nkunku on for Jackson around 70 minutes. The discipline issue by leaving players out of the squad is fine if you are a successful coach but he is not Jose in is prime. He clearly has a stubborn streak regarding his tactics which is probably the reason he keeps picking Sanchez because of the justified criticism from commentators. That said, he has done well so far but you only as good as your last game.