Chelsea (A) Match Thread *sponsored by Coles Choc ices*

[cmonurz]

Re Ivanovic, I really don't think that's right. I read that a ban was not applied, in the same way that Rooney and Scholes (I think) got no ban after being sent off in a United pre-season game a couple of years ago.

[John Madejski's Wallet]

28% possession

[handbags_harris]

How was the 4th goal allowed to stand?? 1 Reading player between the goal and the ball, which was definitely played forwards. That's Offside too...there must be two players.

Most awful refereeing team in history!?!

errrrr this ^^^^ ?

because he was behind the ball and therefore onside.

Not according to the laws:-

A player is in an offside position if:

* he is nearer to the opponent's goal-line than both the ball and the second last defender.

Ivanovic was behind the ball but not behind the second last defender. Clarification required surely?

[Woodcote Royal]

it's not cue the 'Fed haters', it's cue people with an opinion on the game. Like it or not, two major errors in two games puts pressure on his place in the team.

The trouble is, we all know it won't.

He might have been part of the best defence in the Championship but he was NEVER the best keeper. Before Brian picks Fed for the next match (As we all know he will) he should think back to why he dropped McCarthy.

Every outfield player put in such a good shift tonight against a world class team that Federici had little to do....................but, for the second match in 4 days, he couldn't even manage that.

The guy is simply error prone and over rated and, given how blessed this club is with talented stoppers, if HRK can lose his place after one indifferent performance, there's no good reason why Federici shouldn't be bricking it tonight.

[John Madejski's Wallet]

Re Ivanovic, I really don't think that's right. I read that a ban was not applied, in the same way that Rooney and Scholes (I think) got no ban after being sent off in a United pre-season game a couple of years ago.

will have to look into it then. They discussed it a few times

[RoyalBlue]

Yeah I'm sure McDermott is thrilled with Federici's form, you don't think 2 howlers in 2 games is enough for people to question how he's then?

Bet McDermott doesn't drop him though. Unlike you he realises that two mistakes don't turn a fantastic keeper into a poor one and, unlike you, has the intelligence to realise that ripping him to shreds and/or dropping him will make matters worse. Rest assured Feds is the type of individual who will be beating himself to pieces over this, without any assistance from ignorant morons!

I haven't said to drop him though And I doubt he reads this list tbh.

But given the way you've been going on, I suspect you would be giving him stick during a game.

[Gunny Fishcake]

you could argue that Torres is level with the ball in that picture, its close.

Are you serious ?

[leicsRoyal]

you could argue that Torres is level with the ball in that picture, its close.

[Eaststandman]

Watched the game with my son and two rabid Chelski fans, they were the ones with the bitten finger nails! If we grow along the lines we've seen tonight, we stay in the prem which is the expectation isn't it?

Some individual errors, poor official decision making and a lack of luck and experience see us lose a game that we weren't expected to win anyway, I think BM will be making the team stronger from experiences like this.

Too soon to even think about panic buttons, what I saw tonight left me with positive hopes for the end of the season!

[RoyalBlue]

it's not cue the 'Fed haters', it's cue people with an opinion on the game. Like it or not, two major errors in two games puts pressure on his place in the team.

The trouble is, we all know it won't.

He might have been part of the best defence in the Championship but he was NEVER the best keeper. Before Brian picks Fed for the next match (As we all know he will) he should think back to why he dropped McCarthy.

Every out field player put in such a good shift tonight against a world class team that Federici had little to do....................but, for the second match in 4 days, he couldn't even manage that.

The guys is simply error prone and over rated and, given how blessed this club is with talented stoppers, if HRK can lose his place after one indifferent performance, there's no good reason why Federici shouldn't be bricking it tonight.

You can keep switching the odd outfield player but keep changing your keeper and your team and defence will really suffer.

[E. Andrew]

Chelsea will win the Premier League this time.

Why?

Because it is their turn as a 'big' team to have all dodgy decisions go their way.

I hope that the assistant referee has his game fully assessed.

...or Hazard...

[bobbybottler]

I thought Ivanovic avoided a ban, because the CS is considered a pre-season friendly.

Discussed on ESPN that he served the 3 match ban in the reserve league. They were laughing with incredulation that Chelsea had got away with it

Therefore we should consider challenging that. Would be poetic justice if they now lose the points for fielding an ineligible player.

Cmonurz has given the correct answer - don't embarrass yourself.

[Gunny Fishcake]

it's not cue the 'Fed haters', it's cue people with an opinion on the game. Like it or not, two major errors in two games puts pressure on his place in the team.

The trouble is, we all know it won't.

He might have been part of the best defence in the Championship but he was NEVER the best keeper. Before Brian picks Fed for the next match (As we all know he will) he should think back to why he dropped McCarthy.

Every outfield player put in such a good shift tonight against a world class team that Federici had little to do....................but, for the second match in 4 days, he couldn't even manage that.

The guy is simply error prone and over rated and, given how blessed this club is with talented stoppers, if HRK can lose his place after one indifferent performance, there's no good reason why Federici shouldn't be bricking it tonight.

Well said

[RoyalBlue]

you could argue that Torres is level with the ball in that picture, its close.

Are you serious ?

I think he must be the illegitimate son of the illegitimate linesman!

[John Madejski's Wallet]

Cmonurz has given the correct answer - don't embarrass yourself.

So why were the commentators so adamant that Chelsea had got him to serve it in the reserves?

[windermere_royal]

you could argue that Torres is level with the ball in that picture, its close.

Are you serious ?

you have to allow for the angle , its not as clear cut as u lot make out.

[John Madejski's Wallet]

you have to allow for the angle , its not as clear cut as u lot make out.

you are definitely take the piss arent you?

[Pool and Darts]

Handbags_harris:

no explanation required.

A player is in an offside position if he is ahead of both the ball and the second last defender.

Therefore, if either one those condition is not met - not offside.

[windermere_royal]

you have to allow for the angle , its not as clear cut as u lot make out.

you are definitely take the piss arent you?

if u say so.

[RoyalBlue]

Discussed on ESPN that he served the 3 match ban in the reserve league. They were laughing with incredulation that Chelsea had got away with it

Therefore we should consider challenging that. Would be poetic justice if they now lose the points for fielding an ineligible player.

Cmonurz has given the correct answer - don't embarrass yourself.

I was merely commenting on the stance the commentary team had taken.

And if Cmonurz is correct (not saying he isn't), it means you can do absolutely whatever you like in such games - no sanctions = no laws!