Maybe the sun being so clear and blue was a portent for the game. The 2 hours before the game were fun with the majority of Leeds fans seeming to have forgotten or recent history at the grand old ground and singing their hearts between necking down pints.

The Aarsonson miss with hindsight was crucial as after that Chelsea bossed the first half.

It was noticeable from the stands (not so much when I watched the highlights back) how Chelsea set up to win the second ball from DCL or Ofakor knock downs.

We all had a lot of poor first touches or misplaced passes first half and at least 6 times Gaby G was free in space on the left with acres of the Wembley turf ahead of him yet we didn?t hit the ball but just tippy tappyed it around and lost it.

Technically, a lot of their players have a much better first touch.

Fair play to Farke he made changes early and they had an effect. If truth be told neither side really deserved to win.

The time wasting and feigning injuries in the second half was a disgrace and the ref did little if anything about it.

The ref from where I was sat had a very poor game.

The most disappointing thing is we play best when we aggressively press and when we beat Chelsea at home we played with two up top and went for it. It felt like we were present but didn?t turn up if that makes sense.

Hate the way Chelsea cheat all over the out CB so will be hoping Citeh rip them a new one in the final.

Pre and post game their fans didn?t really sing much we on the other hand made so much.noise.

My favourite bit of the day was soaking up the singing and optimism on the tube to get to Wembley. It was loud noisy and funny and I pity the posh Chelsea fans who got onto the wrong carriage so had to ensure it.

Back to the league and a big game v Burnley and club should push to finish as high as they can - each place is worth an extra 3.2m.

MOT