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I feel he still needs space to fully understand his game at the top level. He needs to go through a dip in form and know what it takes to come through that. He needs more composure at those critical moments that a striker faces. All of those things and no doubt more, I think, are best learnt away from the hyper critical spotlight you have at English champions league clubs. I believe if Armando is given that space over the next 18 months Chelsea will reap the reward. All of that could of course be bollocks and possibly wishful thinking on my part. Time will tell.

Broja won’t be ready for Chelsea next season. Massive waste to see him sat on their bench. I think he’s loaned out again next season, hopefully it will be us.

Gotcha and agreed. It’s not as negative as suggested by the half wit commentators.

Skewed is one way of describing it, I'd probably lean more towards "the reason why" we have lost so many points from winning positions is because we score first in a high percentage of our games.

Well said Prof. Most post match “interviews” are a f**king waste of time, it’s purely about the ad space. Ralph’s honest point of view is as valid as anyones and I welcome it, I’d also welcome more honest opinions from the managers.

I agree with you on Moi and Redmond. I'm not convinced yet that Tella will kick on to become a Premier league player.

It's occurred more than once this season where I've baulked at seeing Moi selected to start but he's gone on to have a really strong game - not every game though. He was excellent last night.

By a long chalk the best half of football I've seen us play since Koeman.

Agreed but in a way I'm glad he didn't. No doubt he'll have options at the end of the season; we're a strong contender to have him for at least another season. Come on Armando, you know it makes sense.

Possibly or you give him 60 minutes to give Shaw nightmares

I think Redmond had a knock. Either way after a performance like last night most managers would be reluctant to make changes.

Can’t see any changes to the starting line up unless there are some injuries.

The scoreline in their last match v Brighton massively flattered Spurs. Brighton's defence was dog dirt for some reason and the second was about as lucky a goal you'll see. You can see Conte is slowly getting his team into shape from an attacking point of view but they still look susceptible to leaking goals. COYS

A "thunderbastard" of a match report again, cheers

Question for Ralph is does he match Conte’s 3-4-3 formation with Stephens - Bednarek - Salisu as the back 3? I wouldn’t be opposed to that. Typically, Son looks like he’s finding some form again. JWP and Romeu should easily have the better of Winks and Hojbjerg.

All fluff and bluster as per usual. Unable to answer any points raised at a dignified level. Some jobs going at no.10 as of the last couple of days, suspect you’re over qualified though.

Maybe the impact is as simple as available, part of the squad, wearing the red and white - all positive as far as his team mates are concerned. To suggest he's not fussed about Saints is lacking a tad of depth and human intelligence whilst also disregarding the pissibolity that Chelsea won't buy back (Tino) or sell (Broja)

For what it’s worth your point does stand. As does the original post. You are both right, woohoo, what a world eh?!

I believe the original poster is reflecting on the impact to the team not the bank balance.

Good for you

I’d be surprised if Broja’s form doesn’t dip given his age, experience and the levels he’s hit in a short amount of time. Looks a top quality prospect though.

Which also aligns with an increase in use of a back 3 or the flex in system to switch to a back 3.

Looks like Fireman Sam needs the waaahhhhmbulance

You seriously think there was a case of “can’t be arsed” to improve the squad or the more likely option that the right deal wasn’t there to be done?

Be prepared to be disappointed, which by the way is your own doing. The model won’t change as such, expect us to buy potential and sell at the right time.