02 Dec 2025 23:48:59
One thing that appears to be different with this second stint for Moyes is that the fragility seems to be gone when being ahead in matches. We have only dropped 4 points from winning positions this season. 2 against West Ham and Sunderland.
We controlled that game very well after going ahead tonight. There seemed to be a maturity about us in terms of keeping the ball and minimising danger. We had a spell towards the end between KDH, McNeil, Ndiaye and Jim, where they kept the ball well and had Bournemouth chasing shadows.
KDH was brilliant again tonight and it seems that deeper role suits him more. The lad can only get better as well, as he has only just managed to notch more PL games than he has Championship games last month.
If we can get 3 pts at the weekend, it will leave 2 very tough games against Chelsea and Arsenal but then our run turns very kind, probably our best run of fixtures in the season. We play Leeds at the end of said run, a few days before the window closes. If we can keep picking up points and staying within reach of the top 4, I wonder if the Friedkins will get excited and get their cheque books out.
Hopefully more positive times ahead for us Blues and boy do we deserve it.
03 Dec 2025 05:44:09
I was thinking the same thing BN. We have players now who can keep hold of the ball rather than just wacking it clear and inviting more pressure on to us. We are definitely only a few signings away from potentially having one of our best seasons for a long time.
03 Dec 2025 08:32:27
And the Villa game was definitely there for the taking.
03 Dec 2025 09:35:20
KDH has been saying for most of the season that his best position is playing in a deeper role.
Keep him there alongside Gana, and have Garner stay at right back. Thought the lad had a good game there last night.
Defended well and got forward well.
Keep Alcaraz in the forward position he will get better with games.
Find that striker and a long term replacement for Gana and we won’t be to bad.
03 Dec 2025 13:33:45
Toffeebwoy Grealish the goal deflect genius.