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Heroes & Villains => Match Threads & Player Ratings => Topic started by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 06:45:24 PM

Title: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 06:45:24 PM
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Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 06:46:10 PM
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Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 06:48:48 PM
Right allay my misery arseness and win, without any injuries.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa MatchStill no Pau? Thread
Post by: devilla on January 26, 2024, 06:49:27 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 26, 2024, 06:49:38 PM
That line up looks quality, especially across the middle.
We are due a top draw performance.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on January 26, 2024, 06:50:16 PM
No Ramsey ?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 06:50:50 PM
Good to see Kellyman is back, although given our luck he's probably better not getting on.

Wright and Munroe? Any one shed some light on these two?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa MatchStill no Pau? Thread
Post by: Dave on January 26, 2024, 06:51:03 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.

Was fairly big news today that he's injured again.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on January 26, 2024, 06:51:07 PM
Good line up for what we have available, Much prefer to have Konsa back in the centre of defence.

Probably would have gone with Bailey over Diaby but I guess with Tuesday in mind we can sub Bailey on later in the game.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 26, 2024, 06:51:28 PM
Strong lineup, big show of faith in Diaby. Needs to deliver tonight and likely to be a lot more space than v Everton for him to exploit. Looks like McGinn back in his best position on right, Tielemans left. Bailey is a good sub to be able to bring in. Delighted   Konsa not at RB! Midfield area looks like it will be very congested with both sides playing narrow in midfield. Think we will do it.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 06:51:37 PM
Finley Munroe was signed from Chelsea a couple of years ago. He's 19 soon.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa MatchStill no Pau? Thread
Post by: devilla on January 26, 2024, 06:52:49 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.

Was fairly big news today that he's injured again.

Bugger, missed that. Could only happen to us couldn't it?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa MatchStill no Pau? Thread
Post by: usav on January 26, 2024, 06:55:45 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.

No Ramsey ?

Do you two only read the match threads?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Richard on January 26, 2024, 07:00:12 PM
Exactly the line up I went for except Diaby is in instead of Bailey. The midfield battle will be crucial but still think we will win.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: WarszaVillan on January 26, 2024, 07:02:50 PM
Good to see Kellyman is back, although given our luck he's probably better not getting on.

Wright and Munroe? Any one shed some light on these two?

Presumably Monroe is Declan Rice's cousin. A defender, born in 2005 so is only around 5.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 26, 2024, 07:04:08 PM
Like that line-up with Konsa back in the centre and Lenglet instead of Carlos (presumably for extra pace).

Kellyman back on the bench too, thought he was out for a few months. Some rare good news wrt an injury.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Randy Gurner on January 26, 2024, 07:04:55 PM
Strange that the game isn’t being televised. Will have to frequent a small, narrow river.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Nev on January 26, 2024, 07:06:02 PM
Well, if we don't win you can't say we haven't tried.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 26, 2024, 07:07:54 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.

No Ramsey ?

Do you two only read the match threads?
Ha ha. They’ve been on the beach!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on January 26, 2024, 07:09:41 PM
That’s a very strong line up and I’m glad Konsa is back in the middle. When I heard the news about Torres was going to be out for a few more weeks I was hoping we’d switch him inside.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: devilla on January 26, 2024, 07:14:10 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.

No Ramsey ?

Do you two only read the match threads?
Ha ha. They’ve been on the beach!

Bit nippy for the beach here.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 07:14:59 PM
Kellyman back on the bench too, thought he was out for a few months. Some rare good news wrt an injury.

Very early November he was injured, so it's not far off 3 months he's been out. Was a hamstring, apparently, so I just hope we don't see a repeat of all the other injured players making an initial return and then getting injured again.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on January 26, 2024, 07:15:33 PM
Still no Pau? Thought he would've been available for this one.

No Ramsey ?

Do you two only read the match threads?

Many of us on here are essentially Match Threads, Deathwatch, and ACR when it gets bumped,
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Neil Hawkes on January 26, 2024, 07:15:54 PM
No Duran......interesting.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: OCD on January 26, 2024, 07:16:59 PM
Good to see Kellyman back. Munroe's not somebody I've heard much about.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 07:17:03 PM
NSWE both at the Bridge . Wills be along soon
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Dave on January 26, 2024, 07:18:07 PM
No Duran......interesting.

Also injured.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 26, 2024, 07:20:16 PM
I note that Ron Atkinson isn't in the dugout. I wonder what's gone on there.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 07:21:29 PM
Nice to see Tielemans back.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:21:31 PM
No Duran......interesting.

Also injured.

Or is he...

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Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 07:22:16 PM
No Duran......interesting.

Also injured.

he's not. It's a conspiracy. We have either locked him in a room to keep him or he's smashed Emery in the face and he'll be a Chelsea player on Saturday.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 26, 2024, 07:22:29 PM
NSWE both at the Bridge . Wills be along soon

Nas sees us more in West London than he bothers to go to VP. Sawiris out!

In terms of senior players "out", I always try and do a running tally when I see the strength of our bench. There's a lot of kids on there and Chambers too, who hasn't even made the bench in recent times, I wonder is Emery having second thoughts about letting him leave this window.

But yeah: senior pros missing - 1. Mings 2. Torres 3. Digne 4. Ramsey 5. Buendia 6. Duran
I think that's it. Dendoncks not part of things no more.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 26, 2024, 07:24:10 PM
Been a few years since I looked at a Chelsea team sheet and thought nope never heard of most of that lot.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 26, 2024, 07:24:15 PM
NSWE both at the Bridge . Wills be along soon

Doubt it, he'll be cooking dinner for the kids as Kate's feeling poorly.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 07:24:42 PM
NSWE both at the Bridge . Wills be along soon

Nas sees us more in West London than he bothers to go to VP. Sawiris out!

In terms of senior players "out", I always try and do a running tally when I see the strength of our bench. There's a lot of kids on there and Chambers too, who hasn't even made the bench in recent times, I wonder is Emery having second thoughts about letting him leave this window.

But yeah: senior pros missing - 1. Mings 2. Torres 3. Digne 4. Ramsey 5. Buendia 6. Duran
I think that's it. Dendoncks not part of things no more.
all back to Nas's after via the Spar
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 26, 2024, 07:27:36 PM
2nd FA Cup away game in a row somebody has asked if I have any coke in the men's toilets. Must have a Scouse vibe about me.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:28:52 PM
2nd FA Cup away game in a row somebody has asked if I have any coke in the men's toilets. Must have a Scouse vibe about me.

I take it you're more of a Pepsi man?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 07:29:05 PM
2nd FA Cup away game in a row somebody has asked if I have any coke in the men's toilets. Must have a Scouse vibe about me.

Tell them you prefer Pepsi, and they have no taste.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 26, 2024, 07:30:34 PM
2nd FA Cup away game in a row somebody has asked if I have any coke in the men's toilets. Must have a Scouse vibe about me.

Do you talk a lot when in the men's toilets?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 26, 2024, 07:32:51 PM
I'm a laconic type.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: saint13 on January 26, 2024, 07:34:04 PM
2nd FA Cup away game in a row somebody has asked if I have any coke in the men's toilets. Must have a Scouse vibe about me.

Very much a sign of the times I'm afraid.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 26, 2024, 07:38:44 PM
2nd FA Cup away game in a row somebody has asked if I have any coke in the men's toilets. Must have a Scouse vibe about me.

You stop selling, they'll stop aking.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 26, 2024, 07:40:11 PM
I'm a laconic type.
...and narcotic, presumably...
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:43:31 PM
Who goes to the gents with a gin and laconic?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: cheadlevilla on January 26, 2024, 07:45:47 PM
Please do these Villa ….
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 07:46:58 PM
Watkins looks like he means business
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: cheadlevilla on January 26, 2024, 07:47:35 PM
Anyone with a water source?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 26, 2024, 07:48:37 PM
Strange that the game isn’t being televised. Will have to frequent a small, narrow river.



why have a friday night kick off and not on TV?  odd...  just put the thing at  sat 3 pm
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 26, 2024, 07:49:35 PM
Watkins looks like he means business

Why, has he had a white line too?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villa for life on January 26, 2024, 07:49:37 PM
I’m watching on the site I usually place bets. How many days in a year?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 26, 2024, 07:49:38 PM
It's on Premier Sports here. Does that not translate to Prime in the UK?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 26, 2024, 07:49:48 PM
Come on villa don't let them dictate the play.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 26, 2024, 07:50:12 PM
Still the wankiest set of fans on earth judging by the 5 obese bald middle aged twats at Paddington earlier scaring commuters with their witty songs about Chels. Whatever Chels is. Wankers.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 07:50:26 PM
I’ve just been asked if I have any Dr Pepper in the ladies.  Oops wrong entrance.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:51:07 PM
Strange that the game isn’t being televised. Will have to frequent a small, narrow river.



why have a friday night kick off and not on TV?  odd...  just put the thing at  sat 3 pm

Fulham are at home and because of midweek fixtures tomorrow is the only day they can play, so Chelsea are moved.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 07:51:28 PM
I’ve just been asked if I have any Dr Pepper in the ladies.  Oops wrong entrance.

Why does Dr Pepper come in a can? Because his wife died.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: London Villan on January 26, 2024, 07:51:40 PM
Seems to be on all the betting sites. No commentary is great.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 07:53:23 PM
Luiz' pass, wauv
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on January 26, 2024, 07:54:11 PM
It's on Premier Sports here. Does that not translate to Prime in the UK?

If you could twiddle that aerial on top of Mount Leinster in the direction of Brighton, that'd be grand, thanks Mossy.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 07:56:33 PM
McGinn and Doug on fire.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:56:48 PM
Close! Nice freekick
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:57:19 PM
SCORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRCHIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 26, 2024, 07:57:33 PM
Anyone with a water source?

That's when taking ecstasy, not coke.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: algy on January 26, 2024, 07:58:20 PM
Come on me Villa babbies!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:59:07 PM
VAR check, what a shock
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 07:59:12 PM
VAR finding a way to cancel it out, but it came of their player to Doug I think
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 07:59:29 PM
Fucks sake
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: dubont on January 26, 2024, 07:59:44 PM
Handball by Luiz.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 07:59:51 PM
fuck off
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 26, 2024, 07:59:54 PM
Fucking ruining the game.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 08:00:09 PM
Fucking VAR
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 08:00:18 PM
How the fuck could he have avoided that?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:00:36 PM
The disallowed goal

https://twitter.com/jerryballsd/status/1750971450897408299
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 08:00:43 PM
How is that a handball?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2024, 08:00:49 PM
Shocker, bloody VAR
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: algy on January 26, 2024, 08:00:58 PM
Fuck off
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 08:01:05 PM
The ball fired right into his hand. He didn’t know anything about it. Fuck sake
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:01:16 PM
FFS
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:02:02 PM
Well done Emi!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on January 26, 2024, 08:02:07 PM
The fix is in.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villan82 on January 26, 2024, 08:02:11 PM
I thought I read there was no VAR tonight?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 26, 2024, 08:02:29 PM
Martin Tyler just fucking endlessly chuntering on like it's just him sat there watching the match with his dog rather than actually being broadcast.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:02:45 PM
Didn't even celebrate that. He looked offside as well.

We look dangerous though. Decent start.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TopDeck113 on January 26, 2024, 08:02:51 PM
Another week, another VAR decision goes against us. Sick of it.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:02:53 PM
The ball fired right into his hand. He didn’t know anything about it. Fuck sake

Doesn't matter, they law was changed a while back, even accidental if the ball hits the arm and the player scores it's no goal. If it had bounced to someone else and they'd tapped it in it'd stand.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on January 26, 2024, 08:03:09 PM
It's on Premier Sports here. Does that not translate to Prime in the UK?

If you could twiddle that aerial on top of Mount Leinster in the direction of Brighton, that'd be grand, thanks Mossy.
I'm getting a dodgy box feed from a nice man in the UK. GBP75/yr for 2 boxes. Gift!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 26, 2024, 08:03:33 PM
The ball fired right into his hand. He didn’t know anything about it. Fuck sake

Yeah, but like the Arsenal goal that wasn't at VP, you can't touch the ball with your hand in the act of scoring a goal, even if it's accidental (whereas the defender can).
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 08:03:36 PM
I thought I read there was no VAR tonight?

It was a mistake when they stated it originally
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:04:05 PM
Emi again
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:04:52 PM
Emi🔥🔥🔥
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on January 26, 2024, 08:05:30 PM
Fuck was Lenglet doing there,
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:05:40 PM
This isn't ending 0-0
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:05:43 PM
What the fuck was that. Jesus.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on January 26, 2024, 08:05:48 PM
FFS what an awful back pass. Emi done the business though!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 26, 2024, 08:06:06 PM
This Palmer can play a bit.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:06:20 PM
That was so bad from Lenglet it was almost suspicious.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 08:06:34 PM
Lenglet. Wow.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:06:45 PM
FFS Lenglet is a liability at times
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 08:07:09 PM
This Palmer can play a bit.

I imagine you could make a pretty decent team out of youngish players Man City let go.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 26, 2024, 08:08:09 PM
We're looking so poor down the left.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC Villain on January 26, 2024, 08:08:52 PM
Terrible performance so far
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 26, 2024, 08:09:49 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:10:15 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?
This
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:10:16 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

I was going to say.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 08:10:26 PM
Lenglet. Wow.

He’s shite.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:10:55 PM
Piss poor to not stop the play there when Cash went down after a knock to the head. How are refs still not understanding this?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:11:01 PM
Cash & Diaby are on different wavelengths
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC Villain on January 26, 2024, 08:11:13 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 26, 2024, 08:12:31 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes

The thing is, though, we're not.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:12:38 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes

Not in the slightest, this is a pretty even game with both teams having had a couple of decent chances so far (including us putting one away).
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:12:38 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes

Take these words and stick 'em in your head
Now roll them round until you can't forget what's said
Take this to time to lie about everything
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on January 26, 2024, 08:12:51 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes

Are we?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on January 26, 2024, 08:13:10 PM
Martin Tyler just fucking endlessly chuntering on like it's just him sat there watching the match with his dog rather than actually being broadcast.

He really is a fucking bore, waffling on about absolutely nothing.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Louzie0 on January 26, 2024, 08:13:34 PM
VAR stands for:

Vindictive
Antifootball
Rotters
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 08:13:40 PM
Obvious offside not given against Sterling
Edit: no I'm wrong
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on January 26, 2024, 08:14:03 PM
Martin Tyler just fucking endlessly chuntering on like it's just him sat there watching the match with his dog rather than actually being broadcast.

He really is a fucking bore, waffling on about absolutely nothing.

Yeah hes just droning on with not a lot of enthusiasm.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on January 26, 2024, 08:14:26 PM
Its pretty even in my veiw, Tielmans header, disallowed goal couple of freekicks, They've had a spell of pressure (as home team usually) and just the gift back pass and a long range shot. Even game for me or Villa shading it.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:14:28 PM
How is that not a booking? Shirt pull and wrestled to the ground.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:14:46 PM
The linesman not upp to it
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:15:28 PM
Tyler has been phoning it in for years , nothing new to see here
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:15:48 PM
Emi again!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:16:05 PM
Cfc playing well
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 08:16:38 PM
Martin Tyler just fucking endlessly chuntering on like it's just him sat there watching the match with his dog rather than actually being broadcast.

He really is a fucking bore, waffling on about absolutely nothing.

Yeah hes just droning on with not a lot of enthusiasm.

Pay good money for it too - who do you complain to? Bastards.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 08:17:41 PM
Seem miles off it for some reason. At least 6 players not at it
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:18:26 PM
Seem miles off it for some reason. At least 6 players not at it
We are running about like headless chickens , need to settle down and play
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:19:13 PM
Started ok, but gone to shite. Would be nice if we could keep it for more than 5 seconds.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:20:07 PM
They are playing well,  we just need them run empty,  then push
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 08:20:10 PM
Why oh why haven’t we bought a decent RB????
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 08:20:37 PM
A real investment in youth, clever ownership! Unreal.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 26, 2024, 08:21:03 PM
Watkins miles off it. Defensive organisation has been all over the place, particularly the left side. Kamara really poor so far. Very bright start but Martinez saving us since.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 26, 2024, 08:21:13 PM
 Anyone else watching Chelsea TV
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:21:18 PM
Ffs Yuri
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:22:04 PM
Midfield is miles off it at the moment.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 26, 2024, 08:22:09 PM
Stream just died. And thank fuck it did. No need to send me another (aimed at the kind people who might, not the miserable gits who wouldn't). I'm waiting for the Scorchios from here on in.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:22:56 PM
The players are clearly tired, they need a rest.

Oh wait, hang on. They look like they haven't played enough lately, just a bit rusty.

Fuck it, I dunno.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: BC Villain on January 26, 2024, 08:23:15 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes

Are we?

Yes.  Lucky we're not 3 or 4 down.  Chelsea played a few days ago, yet look far sharper
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Proposition Joe on January 26, 2024, 08:23:55 PM
We seem to be bamboozled by all the clever things they're doing, such as passing to players on their own team.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:24:32 PM
Terrible performance so far

Which match are you watching?

Terrible?

We're on the ropes

Are we?

Yes.  Lucky we're not 3 or 4 down.  Chelsea played a few days ago, yet look far sharper

Thaey've only had 4 shots and you think we're lucky to not be 3-4 down, get a grip.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2024, 08:25:04 PM
We need Leon on for Diaby - it's just not working for him right now.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:25:11 PM
Watkins is like a bull in a china shop so far
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:25:23 PM
Really really sloppy.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 26, 2024, 08:25:31 PM
Only thought the New Zealanders like watching cricket on there channel
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:26:58 PM
Finally got some possession, that's more like it.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:28:04 PM
Possession was good,  but Tielemans seems weak link
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 08:29:46 PM
Is it half time yet? Bored of listening to the Chelsea wank-fest on this trickle
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 08:31:28 PM
I hope they kept the receipt for Diaby. 
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:31:43 PM
The Kamara tussle,  why a foul against him.

Ref homer
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 08:31:55 PM
Tyler said our goal was disallowed for offside!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:32:28 PM
The Kamara tussle,  why a foul against him.

Ref homer

It's Rob Jones, he's a twat.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on January 26, 2024, 08:32:29 PM
I'm another who thinks we've been poor, seems a matter of time until they score so HT needs to come soon.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:33:03 PM
This hasn't been good enough
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 26, 2024, 08:33:21 PM
We look somewhat moribund.

Stuff like this makes me start to worry we can't have as good a second half of the season as the first. Insecurity lingers so shallow under the skin.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:33:53 PM
We just look like a side that’s lost its mojo - so many misplaced passes.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:34:08 PM
After that shite at least we don't have to worry about Liverpool going for bottler Emery!!!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 26, 2024, 08:34:11 PM
That was a chance
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on January 26, 2024, 08:34:16 PM
Great chance for Tielemans
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2024, 08:34:24 PM
Tielemans now with a second opportunity wasted.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 08:34:25 PM
Tielemans should have buried that
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 08:34:27 PM
Our 1-11 has to play every week otherwise it shows.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:34:32 PM
Possession was good,  but Tielemans seems weak link
Aaargh. Poor finished
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: usav on January 26, 2024, 08:35:04 PM
Tielemans back to early season Tielemans.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:35:19 PM
That pass by Tielemans sums it up. Off it, again.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 26, 2024, 08:35:21 PM
Useless! Again!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:35:27 PM
Oh well. We're nearly always a bit cack in the first half anyway.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 08:35:59 PM
Maduake's mom scarf annoys me greatly
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on January 26, 2024, 08:36:04 PM
We've played o.k without being that good if that makes any sense.

Given we're playing four CMs we need to keep the ball far better, Chelsea also getting behind our FBs far too easily.

Would take a replay and sort them out at VP.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:36:21 PM
Give them the hairdryer Unai !!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:36:58 PM
We've played o.k without being that good if that makes any sense.

Given we're playing four CMs we need to keep the ball far better, Chelsea also getting behind our FBs far too easily.

Would take a replay and sort them out at VP.

Yep midfield has been pretty weak.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 26, 2024, 08:37:43 PM
Not played great since the disallowed goal, but should have scored twice. We're giving it away so easily at the back without Torres and equally not letting the ball stick up top. Chelsea could have had a couple due to our stupidity, but they're fortunately toothless so far.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smithy on January 26, 2024, 08:37:57 PM
It's a bit of a worry how often their high press is causing us issues.  We've been passing it out around high-pressing sides all season, so why is tonight any different? We just seem half a yard off it.  Maybe we switch it around like we did against Newcastle last season and spend 10-15 minutes playing it over the top of them and see if that can break the pattern of play a bit?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 08:38:05 PM
Sounds like a fair few on here need Vitamin D supplements! It’s not brilliant, but what I expected.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villa for life on January 26, 2024, 08:38:29 PM
We’d be down by now if konsa wasn’t in the centre. Cash is not ideal but konsa needs to stay central. Hope Emery sees this
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 08:38:57 PM
Not played great since the disallowed goal, but should have scored twice. We're giving it away so easily at the back without Torres and equally not letting the ball stick up top. Chelsea could have had a couple due to our stupidity, but they're fortunately toothless so far.

Yep speaks to general sloppiness. Ollie and Diaby need to do more.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 26, 2024, 08:39:25 PM
Special mention to how shit the referee is and how useless the linesman is too.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Smithy on January 26, 2024, 08:39:38 PM
They've had some really good chances, but Tielemens should have had at least one, and we were unlucky with the disallowed goal.

On the plus side, I don't see how we can possibly be as bad in the second half.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: andyh on January 26, 2024, 08:39:47 PM
Rubbish.
Too passive.
Too sloppy.
Giving the ball away consistently when we eventually get possession.

Diaby totally ineffective again.
I don’t know if he’s in a fucking strop or sulking but he need to sort himself out. Not only is he barely in the game, but shows virtually no intent when he does get involved.

We need to wake the fuck up and start competing.

It’s becoming Groundhog Day watching our recent performances
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 08:41:12 PM
I hope we've got enough points to stay up if this is what we serve up
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on January 26, 2024, 08:41:27 PM
Has Ollie touched the ball yet?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on January 26, 2024, 08:41:37 PM
Lenglet is having a mare, Konsa is constantly having a right go at him.

I'm still awaiting Tielemans to smash one in like I've seen him do so many times for Leicester.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 26, 2024, 08:43:24 PM
We've played o.k without being that good if that makes any sense.

Given we're playing four CMs we need to keep the ball far better, Chelsea also getting behind our FBs far too easily.

Would take a replay and sort them out at VP.

Yep midfield has been pretty weak.

Luiz and SJM have been waltzing through their midfield, some amazing dribbles, it's the defensive work that needs sorting out. Diaby, Tielmans and Watkins may as well not be on the pitch, Moreno is a liability tonight, we were getting ripped down our left side. Martinez showing why he's one of, if not the best in the world.

Unai needs to sort them out.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on January 26, 2024, 08:44:11 PM
Garbage so far.

We must improve second half.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on January 26, 2024, 08:44:29 PM
At some point I'd like to see Bailey on to have a run at that young full back, that could be a way in.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:44:36 PM
I hope we've got enough points to stay up if this is what we serve up
Feel we are on the same page
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: steamer on January 26, 2024, 08:46:57 PM
Forwards not seeing the ball, some players missing in the middle and some crap balls from lengelet
Ref is Crap
Martinez brilliant as usual
Sort it out at half time or we are out
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on January 26, 2024, 08:47:14 PM
Considering we played on Tuesday and Chelsea have had a 2 week break, I’m not surprised we’re a bit off the pace. We need a break!!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 26, 2024, 08:47:22 PM
I'd swap Diaby and Tielemans round. Block up their overlaps and get Yuri exploiting the acres of space we've created multiple times beyond their midfield.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 08:47:25 PM
I thought Chelsea looked clearly offside about 4 times but nothing given. 
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Ads on January 26, 2024, 08:48:18 PM
They're offside everytime. Linesman is rank.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:50:18 PM
They're offside everytime. Linesman is rank.

It's what they do when VAR is available, play just runs and because we're generally recovering well and they're not getting chances there's never a need for VAR to step in. It's shit and really needs to be changed back.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on January 26, 2024, 08:50:55 PM
Lenglet is having a mare, Konsa is constantly having a right go at him.

I'm still awaiting Tielemans to smash one in like I've seen him do so many times for Leicester.

Our entire left side looks like they are running in treacle, including Tielemans who is a liability without the ball. That mistake has rattled Lenglet completely, just booting the ball now. Our defensive line is all over the place, clever from Chelsea as I don't think we have caught them offside yet.

Cash is doing very well on Sterling. McGinn and Luiz doing well, Martinez brilliant. Rockets needed for Watkins and Kamara at half time.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 08:52:34 PM
Come on me babbies!
FTSCWCs
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:52:50 PM
The problem that half was that they had a lot of possession and were quick to press when we got the ball back so we were struggling to get Tielemans, Diaby and Watkins into the game. When we carreid it through midfield we looked dangerous and they do seem to have a big gap between defence and midfield that we should be trying to exploit.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 08:53:54 PM
Diaby shot.

Weak though.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 08:54:03 PM
How was that a yellow card? Ref has been conned by the rolling around.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on January 26, 2024, 08:54:23 PM
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMOOOOOONNNNNYOUUUUVIILLLLLLLAAAAABOOOOYS!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 08:55:42 PM
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMOOOOOONNNNNYOUUUUVIILLLLLLLAAAAABOOOOYS!

GTCBA!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:56:32 PM
They are actually pressing well. Hate it
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on January 26, 2024, 08:56:53 PM
Bailey on for Diaby and we win this.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 08:57:17 PM
Whoever would’ve said that in September
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 08:57:33 PM
Ok, Diaby needs to go,  not helping
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 26, 2024, 08:58:18 PM
We bring them onto our defenders but then we are unable to exploit the space further up.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on January 26, 2024, 08:58:31 PM
Whoever would’ve said that in September

Indeed
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: VillaTim on January 26, 2024, 08:58:36 PM
FFS Diaby
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 08:58:53 PM
We don't seem to play with enough intensity. I'm all for conserving energy, but at some point we need to go harder, surely, and press teams more.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on January 26, 2024, 08:59:11 PM
Ok, Diaby needs to go,  not helping
Not very good at the moment
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on January 26, 2024, 08:59:19 PM
We bring them onto our defenders but then we are unable to exploit the space further up.

We did that very well for most of 2nd half of last season
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 26, 2024, 08:59:36 PM
Diaby .oh dear
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 26, 2024, 09:00:46 PM
Zaniolo can't be any worse than diaby can he
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:01:25 PM
Bring Tim on.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 09:01:36 PM
Sub Martin Tyler for Joe Biden
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 09:01:58 PM
Another offside.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on January 26, 2024, 09:02:02 PM
Its hard to believe that Watkins and Diaby could be so toothless at this point in the season. No chemistry and no effect on multiple games running now.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 26, 2024, 09:02:58 PM
Youri having a mare too
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:03:38 PM
Youri having a mare too

Geller on for Tielemans please.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:03:55 PM
I was just about to say that we seem to be playing a bit better when Diaby air kicked the ball.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 09:05:02 PM
I wish Watkins had stuck a foot out at that Luiz shot, only needed a tiny deflection to put it in and I reckon he was onside.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 09:06:02 PM
Subs now please
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 09:06:08 PM
Is it replay if draw?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SaddVillan on January 26, 2024, 09:06:33 PM
I wish Watkins had stuck a foot out at that Luiz shot, only needed a tiny deflection to put it in and I reckon he was onside.

Might easily have distracted the keeper.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 09:07:04 PM
Subs now please
Yep
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:07:11 PM
Is it replay if draw?

Yes
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 26, 2024, 09:07:22 PM
Pathetic from Moreno.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on January 26, 2024, 09:07:29 PM
sloppy
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on January 26, 2024, 09:07:34 PM
I’d like Bailey and Zaniolo on soonish.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: rob_bridge on January 26, 2024, 09:08:10 PM
I’d like Bailey and Zaniolo on soonish.

yep
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Malandro on January 26, 2024, 09:09:07 PM
Is it replay if draw?

Unfortunately
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 26, 2024, 09:09:33 PM
That sums us up
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:09:58 PM
Chilwell on
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 09:10:24 PM
Our passing has been fucking dreadful.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on January 26, 2024, 09:11:51 PM
Gillchrist couldn't have wished for an easier debut. should have been targetted and roughed up.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:12:13 PM
Any subs due on?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 26, 2024, 09:12:30 PM
Our passing has been fucking dreadful.

Exactly, we're making Chelsea look far, far better than they are.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ez on January 26, 2024, 09:12:45 PM
Looks like we are not going to change anything while it's 0-0.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:12:51 PM
Fucking hell Emi
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 09:12:53 PM
Where the fuck has Cash's forward runs gone?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on January 26, 2024, 09:13:42 PM
Where is Ollie..?!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:13:53 PM
Where the fuck has Cash's forward runs gone?

Used to be so buccaneering.  Mick Millsesque.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:14:17 PM
Emi. Wow. That would have been a self-inflicted injury…
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:14:31 PM
What did he do
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on January 26, 2024, 09:15:06 PM
Where the fuck has Cash's forward runs gone?

No space.. they don't have a striker on the pitch and are just flooding the middle. Its impossible for Diaby and Watkins to be so isolated, almost criminal.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:15:12 PM
He kicked the ball out, it hit a Chelsea player in a 1v1 position… fell nicely to them and they did a perfect air kick.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Flamingo Lane on January 26, 2024, 09:15:19 PM
Where the fuck has Cash's forward runs gone?

Used to be so buccaneering.  Mick Millsesque.

Blimey, there's a name from the past, truly the least adventurous full back of all time.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: TonyD on January 26, 2024, 09:15:23 PM
I forgot Watkins is on the pitch.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:15:43 PM
I forgot Watkins is on the pitch.

Very quiet today.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:15:47 PM
Bit better
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on January 26, 2024, 09:16:39 PM
Where is Ollie..?!

He's lost.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:16:58 PM
Lots of air kicks going on today.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:17:50 PM
Ollie close
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 09:18:10 PM
Must say, the Villa fans are loud and proud.
Shows what new blood does.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:18:52 PM
Keeper keeping them in it
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 09:19:01 PM
Where is Ollie..?!

He's lost.

Lost Ollie would probably get a few more touches.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2024, 09:19:39 PM
Brilliant from Cashy, its coming...
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on January 26, 2024, 09:19:54 PM
Keep pushing!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:20:16 PM
All Villa
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Stinkin_Thinkin on January 26, 2024, 09:20:34 PM
cashy goes close. Chelsea looking tired now after all those games. maybe it was the game plan after all?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 09:21:04 PM
cashy goes close. Chelsea looking tired now after all those games. maybe it was the game plan after all?
Just said exactly that
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on January 26, 2024, 09:21:04 PM
In the last 15mins we've had loads of possession and got into good areas. In the same period Diaby and Watkins have been very good after not being very involved when most of the play was in our half.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on January 26, 2024, 09:21:19 PM
Great save by their keeper from Cash, I thought that was in
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on January 26, 2024, 09:21:27 PM
This is much better Villa.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2024, 09:21:35 PM
We are John Terrying Chelsea...wait until they tire then take them.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on January 26, 2024, 09:22:12 PM
Better team at the moment
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 09:22:25 PM
Much better, but can see us getting sucker punched.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:22:43 PM
I’d love to think we can win this.

Here’s come “the chin”
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:24:19 PM
Cash with cramp, proof of how tired they are
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:25:24 PM
No subs is just bizarre.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:26:05 PM
Zaniolo and Diego coming on
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:26:16 PM
Just as I say that.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 09:26:23 PM
Zaniolo worldie winner incoming.....
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on January 26, 2024, 09:26:43 PM
Carlos on is a bit wierd
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on January 26, 2024, 09:26:50 PM
Zaniolo worldie winner incoming.....

One day!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:26:51 PM
Today would have been a great match for Buendia. I miss him in the team a lot… he adds that creativity we need at the moment
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:26:58 PM
Cash and Tielemans off
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AV84 on January 26, 2024, 09:27:12 PM
Carlos on is a bit wierd

Is it because Cash has cramp?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on January 26, 2024, 09:27:17 PM
Subs Unai?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 09:27:27 PM
Screamer time
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:27:35 PM
Oh god Konsa to right back?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Goldenballs on January 26, 2024, 09:27:37 PM
Zaniolo been to Cash's barber
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on January 26, 2024, 09:28:22 PM
Thought Cash was decent defensively today.. contained Sterling well for the most part.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 09:28:40 PM
Why do we do things like that
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on January 26, 2024, 09:28:51 PM
Cash with cramp, proof of how tired they are

This is what happens when you make them play every fortnight. It's borderline slavery.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:29:51 PM
Come on Villa, we need the money from a replay so don't do anything stupid like score a late winner.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 09:30:21 PM
Come on Villa, we need the money from a replay so don't do anything stupid like score a late winner.
🤣🤣🤣
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on January 26, 2024, 09:31:03 PM
Ezri close
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on January 26, 2024, 09:31:18 PM
Come on Villa, we need the money from a replay so don't do anything stupid like score a late winner.
🤣🤣🤣
Don't be tempting fate now!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:31:59 PM
Close again
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 26, 2024, 09:32:08 PM
All 4 games in the FA Cup are currently draws.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:32:18 PM
Jonnnnnnn!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Axl Rose on January 26, 2024, 09:33:35 PM
Jonnnnnnn!

Thought it was a goal at first!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:33:42 PM
Broja showing he's no Jhon Duran.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:34:02 PM
Chuk on.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Edvard Remberg on January 26, 2024, 09:34:13 PM
We are an awesome football team
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:34:18 PM
Chuk on.

Oh no
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:34:43 PM
We are an awesome football team

Is that sarcastic?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 26, 2024, 09:34:50 PM
Chuk on.
Is this his return game?
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on January 26, 2024, 09:34:57 PM
Chuk on.
Here we go!  :'(
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:35:05 PM
Bailey on for Diaby
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: mrfuse on January 26, 2024, 09:35:20 PM
This isn't ending 0-0

I knew that would be the kiss of death!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:35:22 PM
30 minutes too late.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on January 26, 2024, 09:35:31 PM
Bailey on for Diaby

About time too
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Chris_Jephcott on January 26, 2024, 09:35:34 PM
Bailey - too late maybe? He should have been on about 20 mins ago to run at their defence
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:35:45 PM
3 mins added time
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 26, 2024, 09:38:34 PM
FT. Another 0-0.
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on January 26, 2024, 09:38:48 PM
Looks like the credit card's coming out then!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on January 26, 2024, 09:38:49 PM
Need a striker!
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on January 26, 2024, 09:39:03 PM
Full time
Title: Re: Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread
Post by: Toronto Villa on January 26, 2024, 09:40:30 PM
We will batter them at Villa Park.
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