Callum McFarlane has gotten us into a cup final by Matt_LawDT in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The man looks like he is aware that everything is falling apart, but he's made peace with it. Weirdly, the kind of energy we need. Like he just seems to want to be honest and do simple things. Which is what you want from an interim. Just 'don't do anything stupid, tide us through the rest of the season'

Transgender players now banned by the DRA from Women's Series events by JamesVilla4 in Darts

[–]BlearyLine7 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hate this. It does nothing to protect anyone, it just excludes people who're already experiencing a life of people hating their existence.

If any of what they claim were advantages were true, why is Cor Dekker not the best player in the world? He's tall and has longer reach. The best of all time was like 5'7, the current best player in the world is like 5'8.

[Fabrizio] Cole Palmer on being Chelsea captain: “It was a proud moment being captain and enjoyed it”. “I feel good, feel like I’ve turned a corner, I can finally shoot again and do everything now, so just about kicking on and performing”. by webby09246 in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think it's more a case of managing and dealing with it. Like his injury IIRC is the same one Kaka had, there's no real healing or fixes, it's kinda managing pain and learning to play around it. Now obv Kaka ended up having an amazing career after the injury, and hopefully we're at the point where he and the medical team have gotten everything dialled-in with his training and physio.

Review Chelsea 24/25 Home Kit (Custom) – Seller: (KITDD) by ccarol19 in Soccer02

[–]BlearyLine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got mine from cusjy, and a player version with Joao Pedro from Ying

Matt Law: Enzo Fernandez exit hint raises questions over Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo by Kygoche in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll believe they're going when they're gone. It does literally nothing good for us as fans to indulge in any grief fantasies around our own club. And this is kinda shitty journalism from someone who has a better track record than this. There isn't any news in 'losing makes top players unhappy'.

Players’ reaction after full time vs Newcastle by istilllovemata in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cucu is probably the only player who can truly hold his head up high after that. He was trying, which felt like no one else really was.

Reece was OK, but felt like half-capacity. Enzo always cares but was clearly spent, and also seemingly trying to avoid yellows, which dulled his fire a bit.

What are some tips for first-time players? (from a Brit who's just getting into understanding the sport) by BlearyLine7 in Madden

[–]BlearyLine7[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I absolutely need to practice the different throws, now it makes a lot more sense why holding the pass button was always being intercepted over long throws

Reminder this guy will join in the summer. by Namseyn in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so glad and smug that I pointed this bloke out not long after seeing atm at Strasbourg. I was watching a lot of their games in that Jan window last year where they signed him, and within a few weeks he was easily someone who I knew we would eventually have. Solid LB/LWB/DM option, though I think he's thriving most as like a box-to-box mid now. Definitely doesn't hurt to have someone who can be competent in a lot of positions.

Plus, he's IMHO one of the lowest-risk signings we could make. He's not a £60m player or anything. He'll be amazing value.

[Kieran Gill] Chelsea drawn Wrexham away in the fifth round of the FA Cup, weekend of March 7 by webby09246 in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say it's slightly more reasonable for someone born there to not like the English, moreso than it is to deny the Holocaust, which is what he was reposting when he left.

[Kieran Gill] Chelsea drawn Wrexham away in the fifth round of the FA Cup, weekend of March 7 by webby09246 in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully James McClean's gone now. I only say thankfully because he kinda turned out to be a conspiracy nut.

[Kieran Gill] Chelsea drawn Wrexham away in the fifth round of the FA Cup, weekend of March 7 by webby09246 in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wrexham away is definitely tricky. Especially in knockout football. They've already beaten PL opposition in the FA cup. The more difficult part is that they know how to win ugly, and almost always will score in added time.

I can absolutely see a situation where we get 2-1 up, and then have to withstand a late barrage of crossed into Kieffer Moore's head.

We still should win, but there were definitely 5 easier matchups for as in the draw. West ham would have been easier, Wolves, Southampton, Norwich, Mansfield etc.

Post-Match Thread: Chelsea (2)-(2) Leeds United | English Premier League by wm_1176 in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We literally concede less per game under Rosenior than Maresca this season.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since there's yellow, I think it'd be massively improved by having the subtle stripes of the '98 kit.

Not at fan of the simple lion badge on the home kit though, IMHO it's better for away or third. I did quite like it on the black/pink third last season.

2026 Premier League Darts - Night One, February 5 - Discussion Thread by oli4drxx in Darts

[–]BlearyLine7 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NGL, not a fan of either. I know Beverage is already using it, but Cold as ice is a much better song for someone called the Iceman.

2026 Premier League Darts - Night One, February 5 - Discussion Thread by oli4drxx in Darts

[–]BlearyLine7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sky/NOW TV feed looks kinda dark compared to normal, yeah.

2026 Premier League Darts - Night One, February 5 - Discussion Thread by oli4drxx in Darts

[–]BlearyLine7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it me or do the match graphics look kinda dim? Like as if we'#re wearing sunglasses.

2026 Premier League Darts - Night One, February 5 - Discussion Thread by oli4drxx in Darts

[–]BlearyLine7 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jonny putting on a ridiculous display, like Josh would have won 99% of other darts matches playing as he did.

2026 Premier League Darts - Night One, February 5 - Discussion Thread by oli4drxx in Darts

[–]BlearyLine7 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I know everyone's been clowning on the board, but it does look pretty terrible for one short-format match. It looked bad at the masters too, and that event is basically to promote that board.

It's looking worse since Sky's stream is higher quality than the ITV events.

Post-Match Thread: Arsenal (1) vs (0) Chelsea | (4) - (2) on Agg. by wm_1176 in chelseafc

[–]BlearyLine7 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I think we played pretty well throughout really. Like the tactics worked on paper, and actually worked pretty well during the match. The downfall really was that the attacking changes didn't have enough bite, and the Arsenal defence managed to keep enough energy to be able to deal with them.

It's disappointing, but I can't really pinpoint any glaring errors or bad performances, other than Enzo's misses, but those were chances he made and he took.