GWT: English Premier League: 12/19 - 12/21/2015

[Wee Baby Seamus]

People watching the game: who was on the bench for Chelsea today, as Hiddink was in the stands?

 

[Power Man]

Barkley with a stellar assist on a Mirallas goal. Love that guy. Too little too late I'm afraid. Four minutes stoppage time remaining though....

At least Leicester scored from open play. Winning on penalties alone is... I'm not a fan.

They worked to earn those penalties

 

[Peen]

People watching the game: who was on the bench for Chelsea today, as Hiddink was in the stands?

Holland

 

[HerrDonut]

They worked to earn those penalties

No doubt, you're not gonna hear me argue that. The first one conceded was especially legit as far as both effort and sloppy defending are concerned. A couple of fine penalty shots taken, too.

 

[Blender]

So who had Leicester leading the league at Christmas?

 

[Jeffrey]

So who had Leicester leading the league at Christmas?

I did... last week.

 

[Plato]

1-0!!

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I'm in two minds about today's result. On one hand, I'm thrilled for 3 points. On the other, it reflects very poorly on the players the turnaround that accompanied Mourinho's departure. Demonstrates some poor character. I understand that frustrations with a manager can harm a player's form, but actively not playing for a manager is childish. Shows some really bad character on the part of a few players.

Holland

Cheers.

 

[jacobhockey13]

Newcastle-Villa game starting to really get interesting.

 

[jacobhockey13]

Thank you Rob Elliot.

 

[jacobhockey13]

That should show McLaren all he needs to know about De Jong

 

[Virtanen18]

I'm in two minds about today's result. On one hand, I'm thrilled for 3 points. On the other, it reflects very poorly on the players the turnaround that accompanied Mourinho's departure. Demonstrates some poor character. I understand that frustrations with a manager can harm a player's form, but actively not playing for a manager is childish. Shows some really bad character on the part of a few players.

The ball was certainly pinging around in that first half but it's not like Sunderland was even trying to stop it.

 

[Elvis P]

I admit my Blues suck. Man U fans might wanna look in the mirror though. They have 3 draws and 3 losses in their last 6 games and if the season ended today they would be out of the Champions league.

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

LVG's departure appears to be merely a matter of time and unlike with Jose, it's unlikely the fans will miss him very much.

 

[S E P H]

Lol, NBCSN posted the career of Hiddink and I didn't know he was the Netherlands national manager who failed to get them into the 2016 Euros.

I thought Chelsea could rebound after this, but this might become even better!!!!!

 

[Live in the Now]

Yeah, Hiddink has been a complete failure the last few years. However, I think the players gave up on Mourinho after reading this:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/fo...the-axe-fell-on-Jose-Mourinho-at-Chelsea.html

They'll finish solidly mid-table.

 

[Cucumber]

Please LVG needs to leave the club. Chelsea fans are lucky. I want a long-serving manager but not LVG. Players are tired of him I see it in their expression. He needs to leave and let's see what Giggs can do till season end. We can get top4 with Giggs but LVG I feel lost the dressing room.

 

[Blender]

Lol, NBCSN posted the career of Hiddink and I didn't know he was the Netherlands national manager who failed to get them into the 2016 Euros.

I thought Chelsea could rebound after this, but this might become even better!!!!!

It's until the end of the season. The players had clearly grown tired of Mourinho, and chances of them rebounding with almost anyone as manager are pretty high. There's more talent on the club than what the table currently reflects, and I'd bet they manage a mid-table finish now. Still a massive failure for the season though.

 

[Peen]

Zouma has been a tire fire more often than not with the increased role

 

[Power Man]

Hazard was the 2014-15 Premier Player of the Season with 14 goals and 9 assists, Mahrez already has 13 goals and 7 assists in just 16 games.

 

[Elvis P]

I still think Man U will seriously consider Mourinho. I've been a Blues fan since I moved to London in 74.

 

[Blender]

Hazard was the 2014-15 Premier Player of the Season with 14 goals and 9 assists, Mahrez already has 13 goals and 7 assists in just 16 games.

It's crazy. Leicester leads the league with 37 goals right now...

 

[Halladay]

Mahrez and Vardy have scored more goals combined (29) than every club except City, Arsenal, and Everton.

 

[Ceremony]

What they booing Cesc and Costa for

Jose failed Jose.
- Vince McMahon

But seriously, those are two players their beloved Mourinho brought in himself

Probably because they've been complete passengers for most of 2015

 

[Bakayoko Ono]

Exciting times for one Juan Mata.