League Cup, Matches - Written by BlueChampion on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 13:11 | 1,584 Views | 27 Comments | Add Comment
Chelsea 4-0 Wycombe: The Sheva Show!
The beginning of something special?
A wholesome performance by Chelsea. Though Wycombe is not from the top draw, you can always take pride from the way we played in this game, given the circumstances. Credit to Wycombe. They played very well and when they were 2-0 down, they tried to put pressure on Chelsea but we prevailed with superior quality. And guys, is 4-4-2 the way to go for us? When we have Cech, Carvalho and Maka, dont you think 4-4-2 is more effective?
Shevchenko. How long I have been waiting to see this Shevchenko! He was the man of the match by some distance. His game looked very positive and from the moment go, something was telling me that he would score for sure. His game this match was very complete - he scored two goals, he created chances for others, he made smart runs, he beat the opposition players.
Even when he had scored the first two goals, Sheva was trying to set up goals for other instead using his super skills and going for the hattrick. I was hoping that he would get a hattrick, anyway, he has lot more to play. Thanks to Drogba, who was feeding and helping Sheva and did you have a look at Drogba’s celebration for Sheva’s goal?
In one of the runs where he created a golden chance for Lampard, he outmuscled the Wycombe right back before he cut it through for Lampard. That physical nudge and push is something new that I see in him for Chelsea. All these days, he was being robbed of the ball by physical tackles and he was looking at the referee. But in this match, he was ready to take on the game, in the English way! After the match, Jose sent a message through his press interview, that this is the work rate he expects from Sheva.
Jose said:
I demand commitment, effort, being aggressive, working and playing for the team, working with the ball, working without the ball - that’s what I demand. He did that, scored two goals, created some more. He was alive all the time while on the pitch. I think it’s a step forward in the direction of how we want him to play and perform on the pitch. The team is happy with him. It’s not just about me being happy with him. He will play the next game. If he can do the same thing against Nottingham [Forest], it’s definitely a step forward.
Drogba was superb this match, even if he did not score, he set up two. So, if Sheva does not score, if he plays a match like Drogba did today, I would be more than happy. I hope this is that defining match for Sheva this season and he carries on his confidence and show all why he cost a fortune (well, not for Roman!).
And special mention to Lampard’s first goal. I absolutely loved this goal. Intelligent long ball by Sheva and Lampard like always somehow gets into scoring positions. He takes the ball and beats the goalkeeper in the last possible moment and then beats the defender with another sublime touch and finishes off with incredible ease. For all this he is only a midfielder. He composure and skill during the one-on-one situation was outstanding. I would cherish this goal for long.
With Petr Cech and Carvalho in the team, I could see how much we have been missing them. Both of them command their areas and take quick decisions and also execute them in a no-nonsense manner. Especially Carvalho made defending look easy. You can see how many potential threats does he nullfies with his smart tackles. There was this well-timed hard tackle inside the box from Carvalho which you could not have expected from Essien or Paulo as the central defender (Can we play Liverpool again?).
Though Wycombe were trying to create chances, I never expected them to score, while Cech and Carvalho were there. Diarra started as the surprise right back and he did pretty well after his initial wobbles. Ashley was solid as ever. Ashley Cole is also one player, who I have started respecting and liking more and more.
We should get Terry back very soon or at least buy a specialist central defender. This concern is more because, we are limiting the Essien’s talents as a midfielder. I want Essien to move to central midfield where he just shuts the opposition out. He was fantastic this match and I can see how happy Jose will be to see that Essien is ready to play out of position and also to do well and not crib like some players. He has now played in left, right and centre midfield, right back and centre back so far in this season and he has done very well in all those areas. He must be Jose’s delight.
Our midfield did the job for us. Maka was supreme in his ball control. We did commit more than twice the number of fouls by Wycombe but in the process made sure that Wycombe can expect nothing more than some decent gate receipts from this match. Obi is the man (boy?) to watch. He improves every match and I write this in every post. He should be regular starter for us from now on. Ballack was not influential but was certainly trying his best. If Sheva improves his form, Ballack has to pick up too, otherwise he would be very poorly exposed, with Diarra coming up with a decent show.
This is a match that we should have won 6-0 or more. Anyway, no regrets. We were commanding in the pitch and we dictated the proceedings of the match. I wish Jose plays this same playing eleven for the FA Cup match against Nottingham. And guys, Captain John is back on 31-Jan for the Blackburn match!
Has normal service resumed?
[tags] Chelsea, Wycombe, Carling Cup, League Cup, Shevchenko, Sheva, Lampard, Jose Mourinho [/tags]
Thanks to gettyimages for the superb pic!
27 Comments
1. Saddy
2. AIDEN
chelseas match against wycome on 23/1/07 was outstanding for all the fans glad to see shevchenko finally score and not 1 but 2 also glad to see Frank Lampard score 2 aswell that was great football by chelsea hopfully they carry that performance back to the premiership also great goalkeeping by petr cech and great defending defence great match LOVELY TO WATCH MY TEAM PLAY HOW THEY DID GREAT……………………………..
3. BUSTAH
MY OPINION ON WHAT FORMATIN MOURINIHO PLAYED WASN’T VRY GOOD THE TEAM DIDN’T PLAY VERY WELL BUT GREAT GOALS IN THE END ITS THE GOALS WHAT MATTER
4. BUSTAH
WELL DONE THE BLUES BIG UP MY MATE MARTIN WHO IS A CHELSEA FAN HE SAID THAT CHELSKI RULE THE PREM FOR EVER AND I AGREE COZ WE DO WE ARE PROB ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS IN THE WORLD WHEN WE PUT OUR MIND ON THE GAME NOT OTHER THINGS CHELSKI WE ALL LOVE YOU GOOD LUCK IN PREMIERSHIP WE NEED IT LOL
CHELSEA RULE
COME ON YOU BLUE YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR
5. Kirill
I always feel that Chelsea should win not when number of strong guys are running around shining with their individual brilliance but when these guys actually properly and yes selflessly pass ball to each other and set up each other for a strike. This time it started resembling something I was looking for, though there is plenty of room for improvement. Glad for Sheva, he did good running and finally used his chances, but more importatly I liked that Sheva, Drogba, and Lamp started properly reading and setting up ball for each other. Hope it will continue.
6. Emma
I was actually at the Chelsea match last night (a friend dropped out last minute and I begged & begged & got tickets! yay!), and it was a brilliant, brilliant match. Fantastic atmosphere, and Sheva played terrifically. He was quite unlucky not to get a hat-trick. But Chelsea were all wonderful generally; Lampard proved to be world-class and got two deserved goals, Ballack gave one of his better performances in a blue shirt, Ashley was great at left back, etc. Basically, a very good match and now bring on Arsenal/Spurs! :P
7. RomanHoliday
We can only get better
There is a steely eyed gaze in our players’ and manager’s eyes
ManUre and all, we’re a coming back
Keep the faith
8. Emma
Exactly. There is no way on Earth ManUre are winning the Goddamn Premiership, that titles’ ours!!
9. Udhav Malik
i just hope tat sheva doesn’t loose his confidence n’ continues scorin’ goals like he did today
10. fwembt
Sheva’s second goal was brilliant. I had to wait a day until it came out on the web but it was well worth it. He really looked in good form.
11. joeblue
hey BC why dont u introduce performance scales , and we can rate the performances of all the players that play in the match
(hope u like the idea)!!!!!
Anyways Shev was awesome , if he continues like this then the title is easily ours ,and another thing ………Terry refused to sign a new contract until JM agreed to stay and JM said that he is staying!!!! Put the rumours to bed now!!!!!!
12. joeblue
And BC u hav still not added the Champs lg next round dates vs Porto in the calenar!!!!!!!
13. RomanHoliday
The news in a lot of sources are all negative concerning our CHELSEA , so I guess it goes to show the strength we have
and our chances of our winning the EPL and all the other stuff.
They want us to lose bleed and etc….
But I feel and know that JM and the players even those who are underperforming don’t want to give up.
The so-called “news ” that the tabloids cook up shows the frustration of the ManUre supporting writers. Something’s amiss in their camp and if think if they can gloss over the cracks in their own team by pointing to CFC’s (temporary) difficulties , they’re dead wrong .
I know that this coming match and FEB 2007 will bring cheer and delight to the fans .
The title’s going all the way down the line .
Tell me would any player or manager want to not win the title from the temporarily leading Manure and make it 3 EPL wins in a row something even our team would not be able to do again for some time ?
History and glory are awaiting .
And I’m a bit drunk while posting this , I confess, but haven’t felt this good in quite a while either.
Keep the faith and kick a few major clubs in the butt while we’re at it .
14. john
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15. Shevaa
Hii Blue champ,fantastic goals by sheva and lampard.Its really gud to see our players responding very positively to the criticism.Sheva’s goals show why he’s the best.His first touch and sublime finish juss amazes me everytime he scores.If someone dont agree with me juss watch the goal he scored against lyon last champ league.
Lampard has been in great form right from the start of the season.Sure he’ll carryon his gud run thru out the season and help our team lift the tittle for the third time in a row.
Ballack did well in the match.Iam one among ballack fans.He has not been very influential,agreed but he’s improving as a midfield playmaker in blue jersey.Just one 35 yard goal will return his form.Iam juss hoping for that.
Overall it was a very gud game for us.
16. Shevaa
hey BC got when shall robben be back.any idea?
17. Shevaa
hey BC when shall robben be back.any idea?
18. RomanHoliday
BC
I was thinking that as the all sorts of vultures are circling Jose Mourinho , the most successful and charismatic manger Chelsea has ever had ,I think we shpould have a WE SUPPORT JOSE column or something . The vultures and assh.. have gotta know that we fans are gonna be really really sore if JM is forced out .
The narrow interests that are inside and outside and the club want to see him out that is for sure. But we gotta show that he is much more important to us and the club than them Bastds.
Think up some others ways too guys …
19. joeblue
Hey romanholiday guess u dont know its JM’s birthday today so lets celebrate that first,anyhow where is BC and his posts????
20. abdullah
happy birthday jose!
21. Anonymous
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSE
zubinj9 here
22. berryfreshman
People people lets not get overconfident now.
It was a great game from all perspectives, but the same thing has been happening for the past month or so.
We play a really good game and next game the play breaks down.
What we need to concentrate now is doing the same thing to Nottingham. And hopefully the trend will keep on continuing.
23. RomanHoliday
That’s right, Joeblue
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSE and don’t let
any any of those ass h.. get you down we are with you all the way
Greetings to your wife and also to your great kids who are about the same age as mine .
Adversity and shit are what we overcome .
I’m very very glad we have a manager like you at CFC.
24. RomanHoliday
Happy birthday JOSE.
We are 110% behind u.
Greeting to the wife and kids too.
Football is a unforgiving game
But being fans and getting titles is much more that just a game , we know
25. Emma
Yep, have a v. happy birthday Mr. Mourinho!
44, and still the sexiest man in the Premiership. Wow.
26. Anonymous
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27. Steve
We are better off today than we were eight years ago
I think this would be a morale victory for us though the opp. is from League2. Finally sheva is showing to everyone what he is capable of and why he won the Euro Ballon’D. Come on chelski. Sheva-Drogba parternership rocks! Chelsea rules!
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