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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on September 24, 2023, 01:00:20 PM
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Where's Frank Marino??
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Moreno not on the bench even?
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Surprised not to se Moreno or JJ starting after the last one. Kamara lucky to be starting too.
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Not that confident in Pau and I'd like to see Moreno back instead of Digne who had an absolute mare on Thursday.
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No Moreno - doesn't sound like good news.
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Surprised not to se Moreno or JJ starting after the last one. Kamara lucky to be starting too.
Moreno's not even on the bench.
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Learned my lesson from the other day.
Terrible selection. Awful. What's Kamara doing after that performance? Pau Ka-Splat again? Watkins, pfft, rather have Ollie Cromwell up top.
Etc etc.
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Far too attacking line up it’s not going to end well with our recent away record.
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Surprised not to se Moreno or JJ starting after the last one. Kamara lucky to be starting too.
Moreno's not even on the bench.
Like you said, not a good sign!
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Surprised not to se Moreno or JJ starting after the last one. Kamara lucky to be starting too.
Moreno's not even on the bench.
Yes, that doesn't bode well. We need him back
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They have Broja on the bench. If we didn't have Duran becoming the Incredible Hulk, I'd have liked us to go for this chap.
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Surprised not to se Moreno or JJ starting after the last one. Kamara lucky to be starting too.
Moreno's not even on the bench.
He was running on the pitch after the game on Thursday and tbh looked laboured and carrying his left leg. I thought from that he looks miles away from being fit.
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It was a hamstring wasn’t it? Only at villa could you be out for five months with that.
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I'm happy with that line up, although there's 2 or 3 that need to step up. But as i'm happy with it no doubt we'll lose 6-0.
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I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}
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Happy with that. 4-3-2-1, strong defensively with suppport from McGinn, Kamara and Dougie, any of the three can step forward and break with the attack.
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If he was carrying his left leg it’s much worse than we thought.
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Connor Gallagher is their captain?!
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Connor Gallagher is their captain?!
Yep! I looked at that Chelsea team and thought how ordinary it looks on paper in comparison with teams they've had in the past.
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Given Moreno didn't get on mid week I'm not that surprised he's not there. I'd expect to see him play against Everton though.
I quite like that lineup. Diaby and Zaniolo running at them from the start will be interesting. The worry, as always, is that we concede early, but even then I'd back us to score as long as we don't completely capitulate the way we did against Liverpool.
Ramsey and Duran off the bench isn't a terrible option to have either.
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Where's Frank Marino??
Kashmir.
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I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}
No confidence whatsoever?
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Digne, Kamara, Mcginn should not be starting.
Who should we pick instead? God knows. That should have been dealt with in the summer
Won't be watching.
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Mudryk needs a goal doesn’t he?
I hate when someone needs something and in stroll Aston Villa
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Digne has been involved in a fair few of our goals this season, has he not?
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Wonder if Moreno’s picked up another niggle.
Come on Bouba and SJM step up please.
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I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}
No confidence whatsoever?
Not much, no. We've been absolutely battered away in 3 of the 4 away games, and also played really badly in all of them. I think Jackson and Sterling will tear Torres and Digne a new one.
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Digne, Kamara, Mcginn should not be starting.
Who should we pick instead? God knows. That should have been dealt with in the summer
Won't be watching.
You won’t be watching because you think we might lose?
Or was that just a separate point?
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They look ordinary on paper, but we’ve looked poor on the road. A bit surprised with a back four again and Kamara needs to sit out a couple. Watkins and McGinn need to find some form.
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Digne, Kamara, Mcginn should not be starting.
Who should we pick instead? God knows. That should have been dealt with in the summer
Won't be watching.
You won’t be watching because you think we might lose?
Or was that just a separate point?
Whichever one you want
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I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}
No confidence whatsoever?
Not much, no. We've been absolutely battered away in 3 of the 4 away games, and also played really badly in all of them. I think Jackson and Sterling will tear Torres and Digne a new one.
Who would you have instead though? Donk for Kamara maybe, Dhuran for Watkins maybe. Id like to see Ramsey but probably too soon for him to start.
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Their defence, honestly, can't believe Thiago Silva's still playing and literally don't know who the others are. Surely 'Malo Gusto' isn't his real name? I'll keep a look out to see if he's wearing chavvy boots.
But that midfield has real quality in it, and Jackson is someone for them to look for. I must say I can see another difficult afternoon.
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I like the look of that formation, if that's how we actually line up.
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So, Jackson can’t buy a goal and Chelsea have really struggled so far this season. Must dash as I need to sell my house smartish so that I can put the proceeds on a Chelsea win and Jackson as first goal scorer with a worldie!!
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Well I'm sure we have a better team than them so we should be ok. I'll be peeved if we're not on the front foot today.
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I like the look of that formation, if that's how we actually line up.
I was thinking that our defensive midfield will be just that today.
We won't go into this with an air of complacency like we did recently against a certain journeyman East European side I could care to mention...
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If Kamara and McGinn can step up to the form from last season that’s probably the best line up away from home with who’s fit and also a strong bench if we need to make changes.
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I’m happy with the lineup
throwing more defensive players on to sure up the defence just invites pressure and we can’t cope
The likes of Dendonker couldn’t even keep Stevenage out he’s got no chance against Chelsea
Defence is weak no matter who we play or how many so go on the offensive try and apply our own pressure
I’ve said before we will concede we just need to create chances and take them
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Mudryk needs a goal doesn’t he?
I hate when someone needs something and in stroll Aston Villa
No it’s worse than that, Chelsea need a goal😟
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I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}
No confidence whatsoever?
Not much, no. We've been absolutely battered away in 3 of the 4 away games, and also played really badly in all of them. I think Jackson and Sterling will tear Torres and Digne a new one.
That's exactly my worry too, nor confident at all. I'd take a draw.
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They're shit and we are not.
Its 3-1 Villa.
Never doubt Unai.
FTF 8)
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Islands in the stream a particular favourite of mine. If anyone can oblige, I'd be grateful.
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Not remotely confident for this. Until we find our defensive solidity again we’re going to be inconsistent. I hate it, but I think they’ll win 2-0.
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I've no confidence in that team I'm afraid, I think it's going to be 2 or 3 nil to Chelsea. McGinn, Watkins, Digne and Kamara are all just playing too badly. (Yes I know, that's the spirit!}
Chelsea fans will be saying similar things.
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Any Pubs in the Center showing this you reckon ?
Im in town shopping for trainers for my boy
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Not remotely confident for this. Until we find our defensive solidity again we’re going to be inconsistent. I hate it, but I think they’ll win 2-0.
We can't be crap forever, the left side is still a worry but Unai has the tools to fix it. I expect McGinn, Dougie and Kamara in front of the defence making us far more solid. Even Zaniolo has to play his defensive part down the left. Together, attacking and defending as a team, I think we can beat these comfortably.
I'm now more concerned with the thought of Watkins not taking our chances. We need Unai to check he's put his boots on the right feet, it's really that simple. Expect Watkins to pop his cherry today. I'm expecting a big Villa performance today.
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Anyone with a fancy gizmo box know what channels are showing the game?
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Not remotely confident for this. Until we find our defensive solidity again we’re going to be inconsistent. I hate it, but I think they’ll win 2-0.
We can't be crap forever, the left side is still a worry but Unai has the tools to fix it. I expect McGinn, Dougie and Kamara in front of the defence making us far more solid. Even Zaniolo has to play his defensive part down the left. Together, attacking and defending as a team, I think we can beat these comfortably.
I'm now more concerned with the thought of Watkins not taking our chances. We need Unai to check he's put his boots on the right feet, it's really that simple. Expect Watkins to pop his cherry today. I'm expecting a big Villa performance today.
I would be ecstatic if you’re right!
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Not remotely confident for this. Until we find our defensive solidity again we’re going to be inconsistent. I hate it, but I think they’ll win 2-0.
We can't be crap forever, the left side is still a worry but Unai has the tools to fix it. I expect McGinn, Dougie and Kamara in front of the defence making us far more solid. Even Zaniolo has to play his defensive part down the left. Together, attacking and defending as a team, I think we can beat these comfortably.
I'm now more concerned with the thought of Watkins not taking our chances. We need Unai to check he's put his boots on the right feet, it's really that simple. Expect Watkins to pop his cherry today. I'm expecting a big Villa performance today.
I would be ecstatic if you’re right!
I look forward to it, Paul.
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How long will it be before we concede, less than 10 minutes probably!
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Anyone with a fancy gizmo box know what channels are showing the game?
Have a look in the EPL folder or use the search function.
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Chelsea free WiFi asks what your reason for visit is, gives you 6 types of corporate answer and not a single "I've come to watch the football". Chris Heck taking notes.
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Chelsea have a very strong central midfield and ours looks pretty weak.
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Torres probably know Jackson pretty well.. I think we’ll be fine. Our three best summer signings all starting away at Chelsea, im excited.
Cmon boys!
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Anyone with a fancy gizmo box know what channels are showing the game?
Have a look in the EPL folder or use the search function.
Found one thanks
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How long will it be before we concede, less than 10 minutes probably!
We’ve gone for us scoring very early to conceding very early. Need to switch on and concentrate from the start.
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Wonder how Chelsea fans of old feel about having had to cede The Shed to away fans...
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I like the look of that formation, if that's how we actually line up.
That left flank will be crucified by any reasonable PL team. No idea where Chelsea are at but our team looks wide open to be countered against. Simply had to start Ramsey on the left. Kamara very fortunate to retain his spot.
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This afternoon's consolation drink of choice is a 2019 Shaw and Smith Pinot Noir, from the Adelaide Hills. It is absolutely superb.
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Wonder how Chelsea fans of old feel about having had to cede The Shed to away fans...
Something unintelligible probably.
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Little river appreciated, firestick on the blink here!
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No conceding early goals please. Or any other goals.
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This afternoon's consolation drink of choice is a 2019 Shaw and Smith Pinot Noir, from the Adelaide Hills. It is absolutely superb.
Water here. Need to rehydrate after a morning on the mushroom slopes.
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Unai lookin sharp!
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Islands in the stream a particular favourite of mine. If anyone can oblige, I'd be grateful.
Pretty please
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Emery in a very smart 3 piece.
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This afternoon's consolation drink of choice is a 2019 Shaw and Smith Pinot Noir, from the Adelaide Hills. It is absolutely superb.
Water here. Need to rehydrate after a morning on the mushroom slopes.
Is that a euphemism?
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Emery in a very smart 3 piece.
Got the badge in too.
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Need Unai to go back to the vests. Should solve our defensive woes.
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Need Unai to go back to the vests. Should solve our defensive woes.
Gilet, please.
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Need Unai to go back to the vests. Should solve our defensive woes.
Gilet, please.
The best a man can get.
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Need Unai to go back to the vests. Should solve our defensive woes.
Gilet, please.
Apologies.
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WILL WE JUST BOOT IT AWAY ALREADY? No need for that shot to have happened
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Luis lucky to get away with that
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I think Torres is the slowest defender we’ve ever had. Runs like he’s wearing wellies.
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Shit ball cash
Well done pau
Z looked good then
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I think Torres is the slowest defender we’ve ever had. Runs like he’s wearing wellies.
Shaun Teale?
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Luiz having a mare so far.
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We ain't conceded
Good sign
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Must say I think we look devoid of confidence on the ball.
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I think Torres is the slowest defender we’ve ever had. Runs like he’s wearing wellies.
Shaun Teale?
Usain Bolt compared to Pau.
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Luiz having a mare so far.
it must be his turn
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Our left flank looking vulnerable predictably.
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A few players seem a tad frustrated with team mates.
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Luis wake up
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I think Torres is the slowest defender we’ve ever had. Runs like he’s wearing wellies.
Shaun Teale?
Usain Bolt compared to Pau.
Aaron Hughes surely?
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Good to see our away form continues.
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we look nervous - too many silly mistakes
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I think Torres is the slowest defender we’ve ever had. Runs like he’s wearing wellies.
Shaun Teale?
Usain Bolt compared to Pau.
Aaron Hughes surely?
Steve Sims
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They’re looking to go over the top and the linesman looks more nervous than we do.
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My Chelsea-supporting mates think we are a shoe-in to take the points ....
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We haven't really settled into a pattern of play. Looks like we're trying to be patient but we keep giving it away.
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Can somebody shut this woman up. Worst commentator ever, it's like she's gossiping to the neighbour in the supermarket.
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Not sure Ollie had had a touch yet.
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We look very poor.
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Not sure Ollie had had a touch yet.
Forgot he was playing!
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Not sure Ollie had had a touch yet.
Ollie who?
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Is this Chelsea TV?
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Not sure what is going on the moment we look well off.
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that was vintage kamara
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Well in Bouba, more like it son.
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The Villa fans sound in great voice!
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Come on villa step up the pace
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McGinn is miles off it again.
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Claret socks with that shirt really do make us look like west ham from about two years back
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Well done kamara
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Kamara having a better game so far.
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Kamara opening his legs and showing his class.
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Digne playing a blinder
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Good shot Digne, good save
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What a shot from Digne.
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Unlucky
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What a strike by Digne!
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Alan Wright-esque volley from Digne, love it!
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He has a great shot does digne
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Fucking hell McGinn
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Zaniolo looking good.
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Zaniolo looking good.
I like it.
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Mcginn n Watkins the only two off to be fair
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Now Emi with the save
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Linesman not up for this.
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Wake up, Konsa!
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Watkins hasn’t touched the ball yet. Not once.
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Well done emi
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He did once… and gave it back to Chelsea.
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Emery kicks a water bottle, he's not happy with McGinn.
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Arsenal 1 up with jammy deflection
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mad skills by dougie ;D after a poor start from him
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Oh fuck off McGinn, utter shite.
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Dougie is so smooth at times.
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And well done Cash
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To whom is McGinn passing?!?
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McGinn needs to put his boots on the correct feet.
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McGinn's given it away about 5 times already.
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Mcginn shocking
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McGinn appears to be hungover.
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Yet JJ on ffs
Mcginn what's happened
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Zaniolo has some nice touches but appears a bit slow.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
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Kamara is doing well though, which is nice to see and a bit of a relief.
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Zaniolo has some nice touches but appears a bit slow.
Get him to speed he be ace
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Not looking a threat at all… thankfully, either is Chelsea.
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Kamara is doing well though, which is nice to see and a bit of a relief.
Yes good to see.
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Chelsea look rubbish. Totally there for the taking.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
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That was a really good passing move, more like it.
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We need to get Diarby involved more. He's up against Cowill who Danny ings destroyed last season. surely a player of Diarbys calibre can get the better of this rookie defender.
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Does anyone know what's happening with the commentary? The one I'm listening to appears to be a direct feed from the Chelsea website.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Sigh. Overstated.
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Not looking a threat at all… thankfully, either is Chelsea.
Can't believe how soft and one dimensional they are...
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
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Just tuning in now…
Glad we didn’t my concede in the first 10 minutes.
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Unai off on one for the non offside
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We never look like we’ve got a clean sheet in us in away games.
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Kamara having a much better game
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
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I think we've let them have the ball where we're happy for them to and have grown into the game, given our away record this year that seems sensible.
As others have said wee need to get Diaby and particularly Watkins into the game more, they've both been too quiet.
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Don’t know if it’s been covered earlier but for some reason Purslow’s showed up in the away end.
https://x.com/ocben/status/1705927045539147842?s=46&t=MO9Hr66rdA1GUp0mSdtQrA
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We'd be behind against a more in-form, goal-confident side.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
Yep.
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Watching the n London derby sick, as can’t face delayed dodgy streams
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Sanchez with another good save, the wanker.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
Yep.
Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
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We'd be behind against a more in-form, goal-confident side.
We'd be ahead against a side not having their keeper making cracking saves.
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Don’t know if it’s been covered earlier but for some reason Purslow’s showed up in the away end.
https://x.com/ocben/status/1705927045539147842?s=46&t=MO9Hr66rdA1GUp0mSdtQrA
hope the club will be checking his away history
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Unlucky Zaniolo, great strike.
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Great corner that was. Zaniolo can’t half twat a ball.
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Close again
Zaniolo
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We'd be behind against a more in-form, goal-confident side.
We'd be ahead against a side not having their keeper making cracking saves.
Like that game at Villa Park against these pricks when Kepa decided to become Dino Zoff for the day.
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Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
Oooops
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
Yep.
Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
Was agreeing with the sentiment. I knew what was meant.
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I remember when kepa was world class against us and shit every other game
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That's a top save, very unlucky for Zaniolo. With a bit of fortune he could've scored a couple of belters int he last few days.
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We’ve got back into this
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Get JJ on second half and we can win this.
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Get Diaby the ball.
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Phew. Chelsea score, but offside.
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Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
Oooops
Haha, it is a match thread. And I tend to smash the keyboard a bit when people get that the wrong way round.
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Finger wagging twat.
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It’s mad that they have three 100 million quid players on the field. And Gallagher.
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Bollocks
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Zaniolo giving the ball away in dangerous areas
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Ollie almost managed to get him onside
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Don’t know if it’s been covered earlier but for some reason Purslow’s showed up in the away end.
https://x.com/ocben/status/1705927045539147842?s=46&t=MO9Hr66rdA1GUp0mSdtQrA
hope the club will be checking his away history
Pretty sure the club confirmed in June that he's away.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
Yep.
Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
Was agreeing with the sentiment. I knew what was meant.
So did I, but it’s the exact opposite of what he said.
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Bollocks
Sorry. As you were.
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What ca shit decision to give Digne a yellow.
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Rules are optional.
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
Yep.
Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
Was agreeing with the sentiment. I knew what was meant.
So did I, but it’s the exact opposite of what he said.
For me, a match thread is not the place to get too fussed about grammar, word selection, etc.
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Digne not allowed on as 30 secs not gone. And the ref blows for HT. Less than 2 mins added time played, 3 mins were on the board and there was a delay.
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wtf..
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We've improved, but still look very shaky.
So much is about belief. When we were flying last season that entire structure starting with Emi had so much confidence. I still believe it all revolves around losing Mings. His loss cannot be understated
Totally agree.
Oh god another one.
Yep.
Meaning another one who doesn’t know he mean overstated.
Was agreeing with the sentiment. I knew what was meant.
So did I, but it’s the exact opposite of what he said.
For me, a match thread is not the place to get too fussed about grammar, word selection, etc.
I would normally agree but that particular one is an epidemic.
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Watkins and McGinn off please, Ramsey and Duran on.
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Digne making a play to be the most French person ever with all the shrugs and hand gestures.
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Clueless bastard.
on the whole, much better from us that previous away performances.
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Ref is a fucking dildo
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Sterling elbows Digne in the nose, claret is evident, but Digne gets booked? Er, ok!!
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Ref having a mare here
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It’s mad that they have three 100 million quid players on the field. And Gallagher.
Fuck knows what Boely and Poch have done to that club...
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Pleased with that so far. If it were a boxing fight we'd be winning on points.
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I see the shirts were sopping wet in under 20 minutes.
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WE keep getting done by the long ball over on our left flank. They have to find a way to stop that ball
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Watkins and McGinn are miles off it, the defence are giving me palpitations and we've adopted a terrible habit of giving the ball away cheaply. Could be ahead though, we're just not clicking really. Seen better but seen much worse.
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Been a decent game. Both sides have dominated at spells but we've definitely had the two better chances with their keeper making two excellent saves.
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great efforts by Digne and Zaniolo
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Get ramsay and the wild one on soon please
Zaniolo is getting better
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Zaniolo our best player on the ball but imperfect given his role, we need to get it to him further forward and facing goal somehow. Maybe switching sides? Ramsey on for McGinn and going left?
Kamara's showed up, but we still have these spells where we stop pressing the ball yet push up and give the opposition a chance to get in behind. Cash in particular is sloppy and Torres just isn't fast enough to make up for the lack of pressure up front.
Need to change something. Shape? Personnel? I don't know, but something's off.
Incident at the end there, no complaints, Digne commits the professional foul and in the ensuing scrummage cops one.
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Watkins and McGinn are miles off it, the defence are giving me palpitations and we've adopted a terrible habit of giving the ball away cheaply. Could be ahead though, we're just not clicking really. Seen better but seen much worse.
they was against Palace too....
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Kamara best player on the pitch first half.
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Pretty even game. We're not winning thanks to an unreal save.
They're offside every single time and Sterling is a cheating little shirt tugging ******.
McGinn not at the races at all. Need to get Diaby and Watkins more involved. Kamara looking a lot more like it.
Not sure what the fuck the referee was doing there. Chelsea should have had 2 or 3 in the book, but Digne gets a yellow for Sterling pulling his shirt, then they're allowed to attack down that side because he refused to let a blood injury back on.
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That's a top save, very unlucky for Zaniolo. With a bit of fortune he could've scored a couple of belters int he last few days.
Looks a great technical player. Like him so far
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Last season we had another gear to step up to. It looks like we're stuck in first here.
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Liking the safe standing although with my frame, sitting in this pinhead of a space isn't really a option...
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Kamara lookingike his old self again, but what's happened to McGinn?
Overall it doesn't seem to be clicking at all, especially up front, but maybe we'll eventually get that setpiece goal we'vs been threatening
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Ref doesn’t have a clue. Seems out of his depth here
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I'd give Bailey a try second half. He could do something against these.
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I think you'd get good odds on Watkins getting 20 goals this season.
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This very much feels like two teams neither of whom are in their finest moment
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Generally looking pretty good. Kamara’s best half this season, but Ollie and McGinn not really at the races.
…And those Digne and Zaniolo strikes! 😳🔥
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Kamara best player on the pitch first half.
Agreed, has been excellent. Luiz very good too. Cash and Konsa doing well. Left flank very vulnerable. Diaby and Watkins not in the game at all, very little cohesion between midfield and front.
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I'd give Bailey a try second half. He could do something against these.
Except he wouldn't do anything, apart from weaken the team.
Noticed Poch was straight in the refs ear as he left the pitch. Expect further leaniency in the 2nd half & calls for Digne to be sent off.
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This very much feels like two teams neither of whom are in their finest moment
I think you'd get good odds on Watkins getting 20 goals this season.
He's not had a massive amount of service but still, pretty anonymous...
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McGinn the weak point so far. 2 good hits but not created a fat lot else when it comes to decent chances. On the plus side neither have they.
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If Bailey had put in 45 minutes like Diaby's just done, he'd be getting pelters now.
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Only a matter of time before we get down down our left with a through ball or over the top. We need to try and do the same to them and get Diaby against Silva.
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Exactly what I wanted to see tbh. Resilience. Can't ship 3 away from home every time. Hopefully squeeze a result out of it.
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Easily could have conceded then.
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Chelsea offside again, is JPA their attacking coach?
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Poor start to the second half.
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The commentator is willing the ball into our net.
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Offside again.
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They are all over us.
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Shit start to the half.
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We are still in the changing room.
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Jackson booked. A one match ban for 5 bookings 6 league games into the season is quite some going.
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Chelsea fans are so whinny and whinging
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Offside again.
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Fantastic bit of shithousing by Emi to get Jackson booked but we're a bit flat so far this half.
Defensive line is working though, these offsides aren't happening by mistake.
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Well done Emi.
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Fortunate there. Think Sterling was onside.
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Ref books Gusto with some agusto.
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VAR check for a possible red.
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Off to the screen we go.
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hospital pass by zaniolo
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Red
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Bad Taste in trouble
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Dirty sod
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should be red for me.
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Red for me
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That should be red.
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Gusto is sent off.
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Tara bab!
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This commentator needs to stop talking about him getting a bit of th eball, it doesn't fucking matter, that's a leg breaker and red is clearly the right decision.
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SEE YA!
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Oh no. I hope we’ve learnt how to play against 10
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Gousto goes with gusto.
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Not a red for me but not complaining!
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Let's take advantage of this now, Villa!
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Will this be our usual struggle against 10 men I wonder.
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Oh no. I hope we’ve learnt how to play against 10
My thoughts too.
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What did he do?
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Get duran and ramsay on and go for it
Mcginn waste of time
Watkins not much better
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Come on Villa!
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I didn't think it was a red. Now can we take advantage?
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Let’s punish these gits
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Leg breaker that, nasty.
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It’s a red, albeit slightly unfortunate. We’re always shite against 10 men.
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Mudryk off for Chilwell
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big opportunity now Villa! lets do them!
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What did he do?
Over the top on Dignes ankle. Very much a VAR red in that it would never have been a red 5 years ago.
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Leg breaker that, nasty.
Yeah it’s out of control.
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What did he do?
Studs up straight into Dignre's ankle. I have no idea why some people on here think it wasn't a red, it was clear as day.
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What did he do?
Studs to the ankle
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(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6y_r1QXAAAr3iK?format=webp&name=small)
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What did he do?
Studs up straight into Dignre's ankle. I have no idea why some people on here think it wasn't a red, it was clear as day.
Indeed.
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Duran for Watkins please.
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Dirty fackin slag.
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Duran for Watkins please.
Only a matter of time you’d think.
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Zaniolo will score a worldie soon
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JJ for SJM and Duran for Watkins is what i'd do.
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JJ for SJM and Duran for Watkins is what i'd do.
Me too
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Zaniolo will score a worldie soon
Another that is probably just a matter of time.
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Subs needed
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Game is now setup for Moreno to come on, shame he's not available.
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Duran warming up
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Zaniolo will score a worldie soon
Can’t imagine him scoring an Andi Weimann v Fulham type
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Duran for Watkins please.
Only a matter of time you’d think.
Keep both on.
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Would love to win obviously but a point and a nil against their name after the recent defensive disasters would be very welcome.
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Zaniolo will score a worldie soon
Can’t imagine him scoring an Andi Weimann v Fulham type
I’ll take it right now though
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Get Ollie off and give Duran a chance
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Get Watkins off
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Would love to win obviously but a point and a nil against their name after the recent defensive disasters would be very welcome.
Fuck that, we haven't had a single 0-0 draw under Emery, I don't want them to start now, go for the throat.
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Zaniolo will score a worldie soon
Can’t imagine him scoring an Andi Weimann v Fulham type
I’ll take it right now though
I’d soil my shorts
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Would love to win obviously but a point and a nil against their name after the recent defensive disasters would be very welcome.
It does feel like history in the making...
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Diaby been poor.
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Even against 10 men Watkins is anonymous.
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Would love to win obviously but a point and a nil against their name after the recent defensive disasters would be very welcome.
Fuck that, we haven't had a single 0-0 draw under Emery, I don't want them to start now, go for the throat.
I get it, but I worry going for the throat means we will open up like the Red Sea. I suppose I just don’t trust us as much as I want to when defending.
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Diaby gets it all wrong
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Anybody got a river please? Mine's packed up
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Tame effort that Diaby
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Diaby that was a chance
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Chance for Diarby
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SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Ollieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Watkins.
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Ollie! :D
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Watkinssssssss!!!!
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Yay!
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Get your subs on
Chelsea back in it now
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Ollie Ollie Ollie!
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Sccccooorchiooooo!
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GTF in
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SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Ollieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Love this so much when it appears in my timeline
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Would love to win obviously but a point and a nil against their name after the recent defensive disasters would be very welcome.
It does feel like history in the making...
As I was saying...
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OLLIE
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Told you i'd keep Watkins on as he was playing well.
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Yes get in!
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He really needed that goal.
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Even against 10 men Watkins is anonymous.
Guaranteed!
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Wtf gooaLl
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Yesss
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That will do Ollie the world of good. Great angle. Great shot. Confidence booster!
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OLLLLLIEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
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Ah thank fuck for that! Well done Watkins.
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That was harder than the first chance lol
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Thank fook
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I had faith in you Olie!
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get in, bit of luck with the ball coming back to him after the first effort but he earns that bit of luck with all the tireless running.
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Now defend.
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Great finish from Watkins!
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Thank fuck for Emi, and Chilwell fucking up.
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Tighten it now
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They all count.
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Bailey and Ramsey coming on, going for it!
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Watkins! Get in!
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Oh no we’re down to 10 now Bailey’s on
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Good call to get some fresh legs on straight after the goal as well
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What the frick?!? How do we give Chilwell that run?
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Terrific finish from a tight angle. So pleased for him and that should set him on a run.
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Defence caught napping
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Ollie's goal
https://twitter.com/walksballs/status/1705953204922433840
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Ollie to go on a hot scoring streak😁👍
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Christ well done Emi.
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What the frick?!? How do we give Chilwell that run?
He always seems to have a good game against us.
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Sort it out Emery!
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I finally benched Watkins in FFL, so it was inevitable
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Need to keep it tight now, defend.
Wouldn’t mind a 2nd on the break though!
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Told you i'd keep Watkins on as he was playing well.
😁
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JJ looks fucked. FFS
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Too open.
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Tielemans to come on for JJ?
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Oh fuck, JJ looks in a bad way
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What the frick?!? How do we give Chilwell that run?
He always seems to have a good game against us.
Had not thought about that, but you are right upon reflection.
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JJ down
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Drop back villa
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I feel really sorry for JJ. Just on too.
Gutted
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What, Caceido was on the pitch?...
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Oh for fucks sake
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Oh fuck, JJ looks in a bad way
FFS.
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Is that the ankle JJ injured in the summer?
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Going be some nervous injury time
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Did JJ get subbed on and then have to be subbed off?
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JJ is coming back on.
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Borja has a really big and angular chin
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Is that the ankle JJ injured in the summer?
He broke a bone in his foot.
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Did JJ get subbed on and then have to be subbed off?
Looks OK
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Tielemans on for Diaby
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KEEP THE BALL.
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Last 20 mins then.
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Diaby should be 2-0
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Keep the fucking ball
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Pretty sure Diaby would have been called back for offside if he'd scored.
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I have to say, Diaby is a proper handsome bastard.
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JJ is coming back on.
Good, looks to me like it was a knock on the same place where he injured and the reaction was more panic than anything.
The first 'hit' like that is always a scary one.
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JJ is coming back on.
Good, looks to me like it was a knock on the same place where he injured and the reaction was more panic than anything.
The first 'hit' like that is always a scary one.
The way he went down was scarily similar to Mings.
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Fucking hell we need to strengthen up here.
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JJ is coming back on.
Good, looks to me like it was a knock on the same place where he injured and the reaction was more panic than anything.
The first 'hit' like that is always a scary one.
I’m listening on the radio so have no visual and from the commentary it sounded like he was knackered again
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Is that the ankle JJ injured in the summer?
He broke a bone in his foot.
I know, I just meant was it the same leg really because of the mental side of things if you get an early knock near to the injury that's kept you out.
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I thought they were the ones down to ten men?
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If we can hold on we're at 2 points a game for the season, having had 3 tough away games.
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Another good save by their keeper.
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Chelsea just creeping back into this game. We need to be more solid here
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Good effort JJ
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Good shot from JJ but a good save anyway.
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Their keeper having a good game
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
Tramps
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
Tramps
5 minutes left. They might as well slink off and 'beat the tube' if they're going to be twats about it.
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
Chelsea fans just reaffirming to the planet that they are prize ******.
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
He did..he won the ball and didn't move his ankle out of the way forcing the Chelsea player to commit the offence.. its not allowed against the big 6
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I am transfixed by Borja’s chin. Quite exceptional.
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We seem to have become unable to hold onto the ball.
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I'm genuinely amazed at the open bias of the commentary team.
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
He did..he won the ball and didn't move his ankle out of the way forcing the Chelsea player to commit the offence.. its not allowed against the big 6
We aren’t playing a Big 6 team we’re playing lower mid table dross.
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I am transfixed by Borja’s chin. Quite exceptional.
Desperate Dan esque
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Going to be a bit extra time
Duran coming and donk
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How long left?
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
He did..he won the ball and didn't move his ankle out of the way forcing the Chelsea player to commit the offence.. its not allowed against the big 6
We aren’t playing a Big 6 team we’re playing lower mid table dross.
sorry i should have stated it was sarcasm
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Donk and Duran on for Kamara and Ollie.
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Chelsea fans booing Digne as though he did something wrong in the red card.
He did..he won the ball and didn't move his ankle out of the way forcing the Chelsea player to commit the offence.. its not allowed against the big 6
We aren’t playing a Big 6 team we’re playing lower mid table dross.
We are the top 6 team here as it stands. FTF!
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11 mins added time.
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ffs advantage ref!
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Ref fucking play on you wank er
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The ref should have let that play on. Poor from him.
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Shit decision from the ref to stop play there, fucking twat.
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11 mins added time.
Unai time. FTF!
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11 minutes?!?
Also, I am convinced that PWS lives a minute in the future.
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Did you say 11 minutes?!
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11 fuckers
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Come on Duran.
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11 minutes? WTF!
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"Chelsea 0-1 Aston Villa
Aston Villa are winning? You wouldn't know it looking at Unai Emery, who shouts and fumes at his subs warming up as he ushers them to get back quickly and get ready to come on."
Better than him sitting down, I guess.
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I love Emery’s passion though.
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Still fuming not playing that advantage to us
Could have been 2 0
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Just for a change, Chelsea are offside. 8 times officially.
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How are we so all over the shop?!
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Emi booked. Guess what for?
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Still fuming not playing that advantage to us
Could have been 2 0
and then doubled down by letting Sterling play basketball leading to Luiz getting a booking.
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How are we so all over the shop?!
Great question!
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11 minutes??
This is sphincter twitching stuff.
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How are we so all over the shop?!
Great question!
For ten men, they have had so many chances!
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50p 20p time.
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50p 20p time.
The unenviable, but inevitable, return of the Villa related Sphincter pucker
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50p 20p time.
5p £5 note
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I feel physically sick.
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stonewall corner that was
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ref has had a shocking 5minutes here.
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This is even worse with a ref who is making it up as he goes along
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ref has had a shocking 5minutes here.
Trying to square it up is he?
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A glorious shot of Broja’s chin there. Amazing stuff
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ref has had a shocking 5minutes here.
Yeah. Funny that.
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Konsa been excellent today
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Konsa been excellent today
MOTM
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A glorious shot of Brjoa’s chin there. Amazing stuff
Broja?
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My phone autocorrects Broja to Borja for some reason.
And I only just realised it did this.
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A glorious shot of Broja’s chin there. Amazing stuff
Almost gives David Wheater a run for his money.
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Konsa been excellent today
MOTM
An England call up surely. Oh, but then again!!🤔🤔
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|Another shit decision from the ref, he's giving them as many chances as he can to get back into it.
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Blow the fucking whistle
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Saft freekick to give away
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They're dominating this with ten men. I wish we'd just calm it down and pass it about...
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Just for once, Chelsea offside from it.
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My phone autocorrects Broja to Borja for some reason.
And I only just realised it did this.
Mine does similar: 'Chelsea' to 'wankers' for example.
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Forgot Bailey was on
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My phone autocorrects Broja to Borja for some reason.
And I only just realised it did this.
Mine does similar: 'Chelsea' to 'wankers' for example.
🤣
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And relax.
That was a bit of a ragged last 10 mins or so.
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Forgot Bailey was on
Away from home that's technically a compliment.
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Just for once, Chelsea offside from it.
It's taken a few weeks but the highline seems to be working like it did last season now.
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And breathe
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Sphincter collapsed at just the full time whistle.
Brilliant. Up to 6th.
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Thank fook for that.
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Job done, 3pts in the bag 😁👍
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Yesss, we finally beat a side down to 10 men.
Well done everyone.