07 Sep 2026 12:48:26
Watching the highlights again on MOTD for yesterday’s game.
As good as our performance was, we also rode our luck, Gabriel was lucky not to be sent off for his kick on Martinez, Neto hitting the post and two world class saves by Raya from James and Estevo, on another day one or all could have gone in.
We do need this luck in big games, so onwards and upwards from here.
{Ed025's Note - personally i dont think you were lucky Highbury, i think Chealsea were that it was not 4 or 5-1 mate and i thought you played very well..
07 Sep 2026 14:01:16
Yes Ed, our performance was great and professional. Very happy with the fact that we kept knocking the door rather than shut shop. I was just stating that on 'another day' one or all of the incidents could have gone against us.
Very confident and looking forward to the season.
07 Sep 2026 14:03:22
Spot on Ed mate
07 Sep 2026 16:40:56
Chelsea had some close attempts, but on balance of play I thought we controlled them brilliantly. I was surprised we didn't win by at least 2.
That said, brilliant game for the neutral, it had everything! Never a red for Gabriel, but probably a yellow - ball was there to be won and he kicked it first.
07 Sep 2026 14:36:25
I agree Ed025 mate, if anyone is expecting Raya to spend the entire season as a spectator who never faces a shot at his goal, its going to be very nervous season for them.
As for the possible sending off, the ball was lose and arrms and legs were everywhere as people were scrambling trying to score and defend the goal, yes some ref's would have sent Gabriel off while plenty of others wouldn't, yesterday the decision went our way and there will almost certainly be times decisions go against us, that's just football.
{Ed025's Note - i thought you played really nice stuff G62 and deserved to win by more, imo Gabriel had every right to go for that ball and it was just unfortunate that he grazed his chin, but other supporters especially those who see you as the team to beat will think he should be hung, drawn and quartered mate.. :)