Chelsea being ripped apart. 1-0 Real Betis.

Well finished. Poor start from Chelsea.
Nearly two there.

Chelsea effectively playing with 9 men, Neto and Gusto may as well have stayed in London

Chelski looking decidedly second bestski at present.

Thought Chelsea were getting better towards half time. Beth’s using same defensive system as Parker. Working at the moment but can’t see Chelsea not scoring

1-1

Cracking ball by Palmer that

2-1 Cole Palmer has turned up!

2-1
Took em an hour to wake up.

martin_p wrote: ↑

Wed May 28, 2025 9:30 pm

2-1 Cole Palmer has turned up!

2 bits of magic from him, 2 goals. Wonderful footballer on his day.

As predicted

Palmer turned this game around. Not sure what the booking was for.

Dewsbury Hall would be good for us

4-1 now

Think this is what’s known as ‘a game of two halves’!

Devastating stuff in the second half from Chelsea.

One billion pounds well spent.

what does that do for European qualifictaion ? Who gets their place in the Europa league ?

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑

Wed May 28, 2025 10:18 pm

what does that do for European qualifictaion ? Who gets their place in the Europa league ?

Champions League:
Liverpool
Arsenal
Man City
Chelsea
Newcastle
Tottenham

Europa League:
Aston Villa
Crystal Palace

Conference League:
Nottm Forest

Apparently Chelsea being in the Champions League is not yet 100% official, due to winning the Conference League, which gives them a Europa League spot, they have to officially declare to UEFA which tournament they would prefer to play in, though it is obvious which one they will choose.

A bit ridiculous that Spurs win the Europa league and get to play in the Champions league the following season despite finishing one place above the relegation spots.

Spijed wrote: ↑

Thu May 29, 2025 6:29 am

A bit ridiculous that Spurs win the Europa league and get to play in the Champions league the following season despite finishing one place above the relegation spots.

Just a bit. Shite all season and yet compete in the erstwhile EC.

Spijed wrote: ↑

Thu May 29, 2025 6:29 am

A bit ridiculous that Spurs win the Europa league and get to play in the Champions league the following season despite finishing one place above the relegation spots.

No more ridiculous than arsenal, city, Chelsea and Newcastle being in it. At least spuds won something.

Spijed wrote: ↑

Thu May 29, 2025 6:29 am

A bit ridiculous that Spurs win the Europa league and get to play in the Champions league the following season despite finishing one place above the relegation spots.

Yup. At least the other sides that qualified were one of the best sides in the Prem. Although I still prefer it when the Champions League was just for Champions.

Having six teams in the Champions'(sic) League pretty much means the European Super League has arrived by stealth.

Made a few quid backing Chelsea when they went 1-0 down. Cheers Blues

dougcollins wrote: ↑

Thu May 29, 2025 11:03 am

Having six teams in the Champions'(sic) League pretty much means the European Super League has arrived by stealth.

At least it means that more of our opponents next season will have the distraction of midweek European games. We need all the small advantages we can get !!