Quote Originally Posted by westcountryvillain View Post
So many negatives last night and it could have been a rout but for some superb stops by Heaton.

That wasn't the game for Conor who in fairness has been worthy of his starts, Luiz should have got on sooner and when he did so McGinn pushed up & looked more like his old self. Mings - the England thing has gone to his head, too casual at times and making more mistakes than we'd expect from him. Konsa - stopped and raised his arm looking for the offside, a professional footballer not seeing out the danger!

Wes - worked tirelessly but little more than scraps to feed off, he's playing the role that Smith has asked him to which is to come deep and hold the ball up for the midfield. Tammy seems to be able to do that with ease and be in the right place - Wes could learn a lot from watching him.

McGinn - stood watching Mount for their second goal, he looks knackered and badly needs a rest.

Jack - taking over every set piece - is he trying too hard sometimes?

Positives - Heaton, Trez - growing into this league and a sublime piece of skill to keep the ball in play & beat his man, Elmo, Nakamba and Luiz (I do think though he often comes out second best in a tussle).

Chelsea - lovely to watch, but afforded too much time and space, we are awful when we sit back. Willian a great player - let's not forget they were 3rd last season and we almost nicked a point. No complaints though - they more than deserved the win.
Good read. Didnt get to watch the match so good to have some feed back on here. We just need to get the next couple of games our the way and hopefully nick a point or two. We have a good run of fixures after that.