Graing

That Charnley interview was depressing. It was all political weasel speak and doesn't inspire hope for anything other than mediocrity. A year left before Ashley cuts and runs for the Rangers? Can't come soon enough.

Not sure how that's not a penalty.

Pointless cross after pointless cross after pointless cross.

Remember when you had hope on set pieces, with someone like Cabaye taking them? Now there's really no point to them.

Oh that WAS an accidental goal by Gouffran

Woops

"Is this a conspiracy against Chelsea?" LOL

Gouffran has played a lazy game so far. Gave up on balls to easy first half, and early on 2nd he looked to get rid of it quickly instead of turning up field where he had a little space.

That first half bodes well as we're a second half club anyway

So close. Have to say I' surprised we're having the better of the play so far.

When is Krul due back? Perez looked fantastic again.

I suppose, but will it be worth it if he's down at season's end? Maybe so. Maybe the sh!t sandwich of working for Ashley got to be too much for him to take.

Not at all shocking from Ashley, but still puzzled as to why Pardew would want the move to a relegation fight.

Happy I recorded the match today as there was no way I was going to set my alarm to see a waxing. Sissoko and Cisse are the dynamic duo, but Perez and Janmaat really impressed me today - especially Perez. Nervous about our keeper situation.

Hard not to give him a bit of credit. Shocking to look at the table this evening. Hoping that the bottom doesn't drop out but I'm half expecting it. Still, great run. Howay the lads.

Shocking. Good to be shocked in a good way for a change.

Definitely could get used to this.

Have to say I am impressed with Perez and the synergy with Cabella. Shame on this team for getting my hopes up.

That was unexpected.

That's the season in a nutshell from Cisse.

Feeling positive gents. 3 - 2 for our side. We'll start to turn it around with this week's win

Looks class Tom.

2 - 0 to us. Siem DeJong and Perez to sneak one in late. Hooray for early season optimism.

Agree. Colback was strong today. Cabella looks good on the ball as well, hope to see him have more of a chance with it in the coming weeks.

Based on that I think there's reason to be hopeful. Well played against the defending champs for the most part. 5 yellows for the champs. When they settle a bit and get Tiote and DeJong back in, think we'll be a good side.