Chelsea 3-2 Leeds Utd Match Thread

[1964white]

I didn't see any of the game Chilli so I can't comment on any of the challenges. I don't think I can bring myself to watch Match of the Day either. I'm sick to the stomach as well

Worth a watch apart from the gormless errors, we played some excellent football. Joe's debut goal from a lovely Roberts cross worth a view in itself, Swannie

[velo]

I was at the game, there were 3 penalties given one was, that they has to check with VAR, until they couldn't prove otherwise,
Both Chelsea's were given for shall we say simulation

[White Riot]

I haven’t been so disappointed at the end of a game in a very long time. I really thought we were going to be hammered today. Missing so many and fearing that we would go at them and just be cut to pieces.

It couldn’t have been further from the truth. We played really well in defence and in attack. Everyone stood up to the plate. But in this league there are two absolute truths;

1. If you make stupid mistakes you will be punished to the maximum degree. Dallas and Meslier were caught out badly for their first goal. You can argue about whether Dallas should have been selected at RB.

2. Referees/VAR will favour the big teams, and especially at home. Both penalties for Chelsea were soft in the extreme but knowing this second rule should warn every player that if you give the slightest opportunity for a penalty then it will be given against you. Klich should be shot for his staggering stupidity in particular.

Otherwise I thought there were excellent performances from Forshaw, Firpo, James, Dallas, the CB’s, Roberts and Raphinha in particular. Harrison worked hard but was weak in possession. Klich is broken and is a serious liability to the team now.

Such a pity that Gelhardt wasn’t the one to secure the most unlikely of points. He has now confirmed his lethal nature in the box. - brilliant goal! It’s going to be really hard for Bielsa to keep him out now.

I hope team morale survives this loss, because it was a shocking blow to throw it away at the death. There is light and hope here. We will beat enough teams if we keep up this effort, attitude and style. Keep Klich out and keep Gelhardt in.

Good post Boo, sums up the way I also felt before, during and after the match.

I actually think the result and sense of injustice, right or wrong, will galvanize the lads and they will put it right. I would not be surprised at all if they win at City, but to do that they must cut out these daft, clumsy errors, as it's hurting us and costing us points every week.

[rab_rant]

Come on Rant, let's have some obscure words of wisdom to cheer us up.

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.

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[whiteswan]

Worth a watch apart from the gormless errors, we played some excellent football. Joe's debut goal from a lovely Roberts cross worth a view in itself, Swannie

I'll record it and switch off at 2-2. The silly mistakes will wind me up mind.

[1964white]

And the PL is not corrupt?

There isn't any doubt about that whatsoever, Velo.

[velo]

I'll record it and switch off at 2-2. The silly mistakes will wind me up mind.

You mean the diving cheats

[velo]

There isn't any doubt about that whatsoever, Velo.

I was stood say 5 yards from the area where they got their final pen , he was on the floor faking injury before any contact

[White Riot]

I was stood say 5 yards from the area where they got their final pen , he was on the floor faking injury before any contact

It looked soft as out that pen tbh mate.

Rudiger and the lot of them were performing like Olympic diving champions

[1964white]

Makes you wonder who coaches the art of defending at LUFC.

Definitely our Achilles heel, has been for much of Marcelo reign, we righted our defensive problems in our final twelve games last season.

[1964white]

I was stood say 5 yards from the area where they got their final pen , he was on the floor faking injury before any contact

Were you at the game, Velo?

[velo]

Yes mate, my mates a Chelsea fan, got to spend the night at his gloating FFS

[1964white]

Yes mate, my mates a Chelsea fan, got to spend the night at his gloating FFS

What was it like in the Chelsea end?

[velo]

I've been to funerals with more life, the ones around me were more worried about their nails, and that was just the men !

[1964white]

I've been to funerals with more life, the ones around me were more worried about their nails, and that was just the men !

[velo]

What annoyed me most, and I doubt it will be shown on tv was the racial abuse thrown at Fiirpo, but I kinda guess it doesn't matter as we are scum in their eyes

[DDB220]

Simulation is a an unfortunate blight on the game now. It winds me up no end. However, most players are it - even ours. The Firpo and Meslier reactions to an innocuous push by Mount (I believe)mjust highlights the issue is at every club. It is partly down to officiating because if you get fouled and do not react and try to stay on your feet you generally get f**kall.

[mentalcase]

Just got back in for a quick change, was in their end with a few old comrades and chelsea fans.
We all thought, chelsea included, it ought to have been a draw.
Flaming furious with klich for that stupid challenge, correct nothing in it, outside box it was a play on challenge, wtf was he thinking of ??
Other penalties were so-so, some given, some not.
Just shows once again what happens when you put a CF in a CF position.
Good to have an impact sub I suppose, also reckon thats where MB will keep for a while, till bamford comes back, then who knows, probably bombed out again.
Thought the ref was a complete twat, couldn't wait to book a DIRTY LEEDS player, while james stayed on the pitch !!
Keep saying this, but, we don't know enough of the dark arts, look at the shackleton booking, no contact, then when he's booked their player shakes shackletons hand !!!! should have shook his throat shackleton, he got you booked son. Also the klich booking, really !!!
Mind you, suppose MB will be proud to have another fair play trophy in the cabinet.
At last, my mate is ready , back on it
Sithi.

[1964white]

Just got back in for a quick change, was in their end with a few old comrades and chelsea fans.
We all thought, chelsea included, it ought to have been a draw.
Flaming furious with klich for that stupid challenge, correct nothing in it, outside box it was a play on challenge, wtf was he thinking of ??
Other penalties were so-so, some given, some not.
Just shows once again what happens when you put a CF in a CF position.
Good to have an impact sub I suppose, also reckon thats where MB will keep for a while, till bamford comes back, then who knows, probably bombed out again.
Thought the ref was a complete twat, couldn't wait to book a DIRTY LEEDS player, while james stayed on the pitch !!
Keep saying this, but, we don't know enough of the dark arts, look at the shackleton booking, no contact, then when he's booked their player shakes shackletons hand !!!! should have shook his throat shackleton, he got you booked son. Also the klich booking, really !!!
Mind you, suppose MB will be proud to have another fair play trophy in the cabinet.
At last, my mate is ready , back on it
Sithi.

Good report on a frustrating afternoon, Mental

[1964white]

The 6th game this season where we have gone 1-0 ahead and failed to win. In previous seasons scoring first under Bielsa almost guaranteed us a win