Fitness levels much improved. We cope with the physicality of this league so much better. After 3 years in the Championship, it was a shock in the first home game the Cherries to see the pace, athleticism and sadly,cynicism. We look at the races now.
Aston Villa away to Chelsea Match Thread (28/12)
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danvilla2
I’m not an expert
Fat Frank looking and sounding like a cockney rabbit who’s done too much gear.
Or he’s angry
sirdennis
Alert Team
@sirdennis are you seeing this?Is this allowed?
Fair point though @danvilla2 , the ref wasn't absolutely shite for a change....
No praise of officials is allowed as per the terms and conditions.
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
Grealish committed a foul in the build up to our goal.
Unfortunately i suspect at the expense of Traore with Jack moving back to the left. Big decision though
It's crazy to think at one point that Konsa was way way down the pecking order. Now he's as good as England international Mings.
We'll never learn our lessons...but we really should, like Managers, give people more time within this sport.
zaijianforth
Vital Squad Member
I was well pissed off when I saw who was officiating, but even though I am contravening site rules he actually did a good job.
Southgate will be watching him i reckon sooner than we think.
sirdennis
Alert Team
zaijianforth
Vital Squad Member
Southgate will probably say he needs to be more consistent:0
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
Think we played with fire with not changing Traore earlier. Cash was left exposed.
zaijianforth
Vital Squad Member
I think Deano probably thought keeping him on as an attacking threat outweighed the negative. If so it was a brave call.
sirdennis
Alert Team
He was better second half , but I think Deano always seems to look forwards than backwards which I find refreshing.
colavfc
Vital Football Hero
In my opinion Konsa is better than Mings. Just my opinion.
And Hause. Jesus. Doesnt even look the same player. Concrete is back!
Thomas Holte
Vital Football Legend
I learned ages ago to turn off any commentary that involves Jim Beglin as he is so fixated on certain situations and players in a game his commentary becomes one-eyed and irritating.
Apparently, the commentary was so biassed someone has started a tweet with lots of replies agreeing with him
Did Beglin really appear to have some sort of man-crush on Hudson-Odoi!?
Apparently, the commentary was so biassed someone has started a tweet with lots of replies agreeing with him
Did Beglin really appear to have some sort of man-crush on Hudson-Odoi!?
Silhillvilla
Vital Football Legend
Lampard is a fat twat, and he's going bald.
CDX_EIRE
Vital Football Legend
I thought he looked very ordinary tonight, I've seen him play for Chelsea a few times. I am often surprised he doesnt start more and you have to question the decision of signing so many expensive players when he is already at the club. I see he is often their most direct player and usually he is more dangerous. Poor tonight though. Targett pretty much had him in his back pocket.
A word or two about the defence. Thought Konsa and Hause did very well tonight. Hause’s distribution is a bit iffy at times but fair play to the lad, after a long lay off he’s done us proud. So strong in the air though he’ll no doubt be disappointed with his header at the other end first half. As for Konsa, wow that lad really has come on a shed load since joining us...but you never really notice him...he does what he has to do with no fuss, no drama....what a cracking piece of business for peanuts in this day and age.
Matty Cash also did a pretty decent job as well tonight, considering he’s had to step up from the Championship I think he’s showing bags of potential and then of course Mr Dependable between the sticks was as proficient as ever...I think I may eventually love him as much as I did Jimmy Rimmer...!
A year ago to the day we lost 3-0 at Watford....what a difference a year makes! The improvement in the quality of our defensive performances this season compared to last, really is quite remarkable.
Matty Cash also did a pretty decent job as well tonight, considering he’s had to step up from the Championship I think he’s showing bags of potential and then of course Mr Dependable between the sticks was as proficient as ever...I think I may eventually love him as much as I did Jimmy Rimmer...!
A year ago to the day we lost 3-0 at Watford....what a difference a year makes! The improvement in the quality of our defensive performances this season compared to last, really is quite remarkable.
