Chelsea vs Fulham (PL) Thurs 26th Dec 24 15:00 GMT

[Caps_Lock_King]

Certain Players believed Marasca when he said “we are not title contenders”, STUPID STATEMENT Palmer, Enzo, Cucurella and Caciedo dont want to hear that rubbish, i dont see Slot or even Arteta telling everyone that, he should have been saying publicly WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE PL,

 

[loz]

Certain Players believed Marasca when he said “we are not title contenders”, STUPID STATEMENT Palmer, Enzo, Cucurella and Caciedo dont want to hear that rubbish, i dont see Slot or even Arteta telling everyone that, he should have been saying publicly WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE PL,

Do you believe that what is said to the players behind closed doors, out of the media glare, is the same thing that is said in public statements? I don't for a second believe Maresca is telling the players they aren't good enough to win the title.

 

[Bebe1980]

Anyone trying to defend Maresca is wrong, he has f**ked it in the last 2 games, not using your full quota of subs especially at this time the year is unacceptable , putting 2 goalkeepers on the bench is laughable and to leave out Noni completely is catastrophic, Felix must wonder why he isn’t getting game time and Nkunku is being forced out the door because of his love for Jackson. 

The trouble is when he does bring Nkunku on he doesn't seem to do much ... whether that's because he doesn't get given the ball or they're playing a system that doesn't suit him I don't know.

I was hoping to see Guiu and Felix but there you go... almost as if Maresca couldn't see what everyone else could - that Fulham were by far the better team in the second half.

So why not hook a few off and let em know it's not good enough?

 

[WeatherMan]

Not sure if this is true but I heard that Fulham had not scored at the Bridge since 2011, when Clint Dempsey scored. Good grief.

Yep,  it is true.  It was mentioned by the commentators in yesterdays game.

 

[BewareoftheDrog]

Regardless of what Foxes fans told us, we're a better squad and Maresca' has better choices here. These last 2 games have thrown up a few problems with regards to strikers, defending, game management etc.and hopefully this will be a lesson for the team and the gaffer. Unfortunately football is like that. Teams don't just roll over cos they're considered a "lesser club" or "are there for the taking" . This time last year we were 10th, 14 points behind Liverpool in top spot and were managed by Poch who was pretty much despised by most fans. We finished 6th and would've been in the Europa League if not for those dastardly Red Devils. This season we should have a top 6 again, hopefully higher. We also have a good chance of winning the UEFA Conference. I'm reserving judgement on the team/gaffer til the end of the season. Until then up the Blues View attachment 18325

 

[WhiteWall]

Certain Players believed Marasca when he said “we are not title contenders”, STUPID STATEMENT Palmer, Enzo, Cucurella and Caciedo dont want to hear that rubbish, i dont see Slot or even Arteta telling everyone that, he should have been saying publicly WE ARE GOING TO WIN THE PL,

I've not seen Slot or Arteta been asked that this season. I don't see Nuno being asked at every press conference. 

The guy has opened his account with us by being open, friendly, approachable and collaborative with the press. So the mindless twats called the British press make it a mission to continually bait the man.

Slot meanwhile goes through pre season refusing to talk to the press, sending his assistant out.

I'm sure that behind the scenes Maresca and all the players know exactly what a bunch of w*nkers the British press are. They'll know that the only person there with an ounce of integrity asking the questions is Sirayah

 

[axman2526]

Also was not pointed out yet, I think, but Marco Silva made several changes for their 0-0 vs Southampton on Sunday, Pereira suspended, Jimenez rested etc. With this game in mind, and made a few subs later, and then changes to his line up to keep players more fresh.

We made 2 subs vs Everton, 1 line up change for fulham and 1 sub. And our players tired out faster than theirs did. Silva set them up to be stronger later on in the game and it worked.

 

[Sconnie Blue]

Seriously pissed me off. Enzo was at fault for it too at times. 

 

[Andy North]

Seriously pissed me off. Enzo was at fault for it too at times. 

It looked like Palmer thought we had it won. He may be technically gifted but he needs to adjust his mindset. His performance influences the whole team so he needs to be more of a leader. Others were at fault too.

 

[Sconnie Blue]

It looked like Palmer thought we had it won. He may be technically gifted but he needs to adjust his mindset. His performance influences the whole team so he needs to be more of a leader. Others were at fault too.

Think it’s clearly instructed. 

 

[axman2526]

Think it’s clearly instructed. 

Yeah it must be. Otherwise if he is doing it on his own you take him off and have a go at him like you have done Noni 

 

[axman2526]

Extended highlights:





Cam admire Coles goal at least.

 

[nonotnowjim]

Jackson is toilet 

 

[nonotnowjim]

Some collated feedback from this thread. Lets all never forget how useless this c**t is.

What is wacko doing???

Jackson just looks so uninterested.

Jackson is killing everything

Jackson is annoying me. 

At halftime Maresca should wrap Jackson in double-sided tape. See if he can make anything stick.

I'm not as quick as many to criticise Jackson but must admit he's annoying me this afternoon.  Now watch him score if he's not hooked at half time

Alright, but it’s so frustrating how non-clinical we are in front of goal.

And I can’t be as harsh as some about Jackson, but even with some improvement he still produces more scream inducing bad play than I can handle.

You can be harsh.. He will isn't helping us at all

Maresca needs to get Jackson off, he has done bugger all in the last 2 games, Also Sancho is not having his best game, Nkunku and Felix please

Yes you do wonder how/why Jackson get's to start every game.

Jackson, for f**k sake. So brainless.

Get him the F off the pitch 

Enzo playing great.

Jackson really is the gift t hat keeps on giving to the forumistas.

Jesus - Sanchez at one end and Jackson at the other!

Sancho and Jackson should be off by now

For fecks sake Jackson, when a good cross comes in, feckin jump for it. It's like your boots are nailed to the floor.

Jackson needs to come off 

Jackson needs to be hooked at half time, but just won’t happen.

It's a lot easier to stop Jackson than it is Palmer. 

Jackson tackles himself a lot of the time.

Jackson is toilet 

 

[nonotnowjim]

Festive cheer anyone?

 

[Andy North]

Jim. We know your thoughts on Jackson but what do you think the on pitch solution is? Nkunku at centre forward? Guiu? Change of formation? Or do you just get off venting your hate at him?

Calling him a c**t says more about you than him.

 

[Nibs]

3 points dropped because Silva out coached Maresca. The longer the game went on, we were crying out for changes but Mr Stubborn left it and we paid the price. 

Been a lot more positives than negatives up to now, but this defeat, after the Everton game, has set us back. Hopefully a lesson learned and we will see him being more proactive from now on.

 

[axman2526]

Jim. We know your thoughts on Jackson but what do you think the on pitch solution is? Nkunku at centre forward? Guiu? Change of formation? Or do you just get off venting your hate at him?

Calling him a c**t says more about you than him.

Sign a new striker in January, play nkunku off said striker in the role he wants to play and is best at, and move Palmer to the right. 

Not an option though as Palmer does not have the defensive work ethic Maresca wants.

Makes me wonder what would Maresca do if he had Salah? 

 

[just]

Makes me wonder what would Maresca do if he had Salah? 

Keep starting Jackson every game and bring Salah off the bench in the 73rd minute?

 

[Richard P]

Didn’t like how we played second half. Thought we were too slow moving the ball forward,  but Interesting in the post match press conference it’s what Enzo wanted.

This was to help our game management as he thought we were tiring. With a younger bench and no experience to change the important positions we failed at slower tempo.