I'm convinced we'd have took all the points if that ugly bent twat would have done his job. I can take losing but not being robbed. It really does boil my piss.The worst thing is, nothing will be done about it. Even if Ivanovic gets a retrospective ban, we don't get any points back. And that useless c*** will ref again and face no inquiry into his dubious and possibly corrupt decision making.
The other thing that still irks with me about Morono's interview was the way he said that 'he used to moan about every decision just like Lambert is doing when he was Lambert's age', as if Lambert is some wet behind the ears twenty-something manager and Morono is some elder statesman. Morono is 50, PL is 44 - I can't recall my behaviour being that much different between the ages of 44 and 50 and I'm sure the same applies to top flight managers.
Jose Mourinho’s love-in with Chelsea continues after a second date at the Bridge but he did need a couple of winks from Lady Luck.Two poor pieces of officiating by the referee, Kevin Friend, understandably enraged the visitors, Aston Villa. Branislav Ivanovic should have been dismissed for an elbow a minute before heading the winner. John Terry should have been punished for a handball in the last minute.An animated Paul Lambert went in to see the referee afterwards. The Football Association’s newly tweaked retrospective disciplinary process may be scrutinised after this, especially the Ivanovic decision, although it would be a surprise if the FA acted.It was a pity that the focus should inevitably be on some hapless refereeing as this was a really good game, particularly in the second half when Villa showed why they have grown so much under Lambert, why Mourinho’s barbs about Villa’s “didn’t play a lot’’ style afterwards were a nonsense (and will have Barcelona fans reminding him of Inter Milan’s visit to the Nou Camp in 2010). Fabian Delph, arguably man of the match along with Petr Cech, was a nimble, ball-playing presence in midfield, eclipsing Frank Lampard. Gabby Agbonlahor is enjoying a fine calendar year, Andi Weimann hardly lacks technique while Christian Benteke is the type of prolific frontman Chelsea crave — and why they are going back in for Wayne Rooney on Tuesday. Mourinho also noted Lambert’s disputing of every decision. Mr Pot? Please meet Mr Kettle.Lambert handled Mourinho’s jibes well, focusing on praising his players. Rightly so. With a fraction of Chelsea’s budget, Villa look a force. Four days after winning at Arsenal, Villa really rattled Chelsea . But for Friend’s mistakes and Cech’s shot-stopping, Villa could have won here.There must be a concern for Mourinho over how Chelsea tailed off, as against Hull City on Sunday, although they perked up when Romelu Lukaku came on to replace the disappointing Demba Ba. Lukaku has to start. He offers more energy, focus and a goal threat than Ba or Fernando Torres currently. The past two games confirm why Mourinho still pursues Rooney. For all these issues, Chelsea are top with six points and the club are united under Mourinho. Chelsea’s returning idol wrote emotionally in his programme notes about the “unique” and “fantastic” reception the fans had given him before the Hull game, a match attended by his family who saw exactly why he “wanted to come back”. On Wednesday night, the romance rolled on, particularly when Chelsea fans savoured the build-up to their sixth-minute goal.It was the speed and accuracy of Chelsea’s one-touch passing that unhinged Villa’s defence. Ashley Cole started the move, tucked in on the left, drilling the ball quickly to Lampard, who turned it immediately on to Oscar. The Brazilian was starting in the centre of Chelsea’s creative trident, although occasionally switching with the right-sided Juan Mata. Oscar picked out Eden Hazard, infiltrating in from the left. The Belgian tried to work the ball around Brad Guzan, but the American parried the ball out. Unfortunately for Villa, the ball cannoned into Antonio Luna and back in past Guzan. Villa rallied midway through the first half. Lambert has them playing with belief, their 4-3-3 system both compact and bold. Gone are the nerves of last season, the thumpings as experienced against Chelsea .Karim El Ahmadi sent a shot wide while Benteke kept trying to get past Terry but the Chelsea captain was equal to the heavyweight task for 44 minutes. Terry’s enduring determination was shown when throwing himself in ahead of Benteke, then El Ahmadi. It made his later lapse so strange. Chelsea almost added a second when Mata, Hazard and Lampard set up Oscar, whose shot went wide. Ciaran Clark then departed, his forehead accidentally sliced open by the studs of Ba. Jores Okore, a Chelsea fan who turned down the club, came on at centre-half and eventually settled well alongside Ron Vlaar. Villa equalised just before the break, Agbonlahor getting the better of Ivanovic and cutting the ball back to Benteke, who finally had escaped Terry. Benteke controlled Agbonlahor’s pass instantly, then swept it left-footed past Cech.The second half was a mix of flair and brimstone. Agbonlahor curled a shot over. Weimann was denied at the near post by Cech.Controversy then gate-crashed the Bridge. Ivanovic jumped aggressively at Benteke, catching the striker in the neck with his elbow. Friend deemed it worthy only of a yellow, a lucky escape. Chelsea fans thought back to Benteke’s elbow on César Azpilicueta last May, the Belgian receiving only a yellow (although later dismissed for placing his studs in Terry’s chest). Shortly afterwards, Ivanovic leapt to head in Lampard’s free-kick, further sending Villa into meltdown. Lambert and Mourinho exchanged contrasting views.The temperature was really rising now. Benteke tried to wreak some retribution, flying into Ivanovic as they contested an aerial ball. As Ivanovic fell, he flicked out a foot and caught Benteke, who was bemused when Friend then cautioned him. Villa had been expecting justice to prevail and for Ivanovic finally to receive his marching orders, this time with a second yellow. They shook their heads in disbelief when it was Benteke who was punished. Lambert was livid. Mourinho was calmer, chatting with the fourth official, Stuart Attwell. He blew out his cheeks as Villa kept pressing. Only a wonderful save with his feet by Cech denied Weimann. In the final minute, Agbonlahor headed down Delph’s free-kick, Terry clearly handled, Friend waved play on and Villa’s frustration was complete.They returned north fuelled with indignation but also surely buoyed by a realisation that they can live with the big teams. Chelsea need to sustain their excellence over 90 minutes, particularly with Monday’s trip to Old Trafford pending.
my thoughts on last night second half, as proud of a Villa team than I can remember for many a yearDelph, outstandingChelsea, the club, Stadium, fans a more soulless football club you will not findRef- homersong of the night - 'weve got the special one' to P Lambert
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