Tiredness v Acid Test!

excuses, excuses...if we were top of the league, nobody would be tired and everytbody would want to play every minute of every game, even if we were playing 3 games a week. The reality is that we're not top of the league and the fans are screaming for the head of the manager every game...naturally such things become an issue in our situation

I agree with Johnny.... more of psychological stress from disappointments than physical stress, though the physical is also telling on them to some extent... @nely... Drogba, Lampard, Terry, Malouda, Kalou, Essien, Anelka..... I can go on... didn't play week in week out during their 1st seasons in EPL... Most of the were older than the average age of our current team when they started playing regularly (2 games a week) for Chelsea... So, yes.. physical stress is an issue for this group. Can you even compare the large squad we had those days to what we have currently??? not at all.....

Well I think they are really tired guys, when u consider the amount of games we have played this season including preseason, u will understand that it is time they get tired when they haven't been given any rest and to cap it most of them are internationals.

take a look at our bench and u will weep,one or zero game changers.

Gone are those days when u look at the bench and see players like anelka,kalou,deco,meireles,malouda,essien,alex e.t.c..

No wonder rdm and rafa had to leave it late to make their 1st sub

Ohans,ofcos they wont,they are so quick to fault rafa for everything..even when its glarin its entirely not his fault

This is what you want to hear from your players,not bloody excuses,and who better than JT himself..."We need to liven up a bit and realize the importance to the fans and the club. Champions League football is a must next season. 'We saw last season, going to the Champions League final, suffering with all the extra games and stuff like that, we ended up finishing sixth in the League. 'It's difficult but we have a squad and it's down to the players who come in to rotate and play well.' Sunday was Terry's first start since he suffered a knee injury in November but it was Chelsea's 40th game already this season. He added: 'Even though it's great to be back personally, on a team level we should be winning the game and now we've made it difficult for ourselves with a replay again. 'We have another game we could do without but we should beat them at the Bridge. I was disappointed because we didn't fight and they wanted it more. 'We're not (winning any trophies at the moment). It's disappointing going to Swansea and not scoring over two legs of the (Capital One Cup) semi-final. Being so lacklustre, like we were at Brentford. 'Over the two legs against Swansea, at home we did better but going there, I'd rather we'd lost that three or 4-0 and give it a go and we didn't do that.' Well said and a true leader's speech.

@johnny,Rafa also says 'we'..lol

Give him a chance JohnnyOz, it was his first start after a long lay off, it will inevitably take a while to get back to full fitness and into a rhythm. Once he does, we will be stronger for having his character and leadership back, that's for sure, not to mention his ability as a CB.

Lol@johnny,mine started the very day he took the job and would end whenever he leaves

Johnny,hope JT got the message..and one more thing,he should stay clear of controversy...

Jack,then he shouldnt give them that opportunity..how often do u hear any scandal about lamps,cech,mikel,mata,cahill,iva e.t.c??