Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace match thread

[Willo]

Apart from Guehi who sat rubbing his head for 5 minutes whilst complaining to the referee. Honestly, you need to be pretty biased to say that the keeper got the ball. He didn’t, end of.

The goalkeeper made a genuine attempt to punch the ball, he did make contact with Guehi's head but it was unclear as to whether he made some contact with the ball or not.
I would suggest that our supporters would have had a hissy fit if Henderson had been penalised for such an incident.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Apparently it’s been in since 2019, yep I know…never used until today

Like the ref's brain.

 

[Inquisitive Aquila]

If Guehi being too close to the wall disallows Eze`s effort why wouldn`t the defensive wall always move towards an attacking player?

 

[Eaglecoops]

The goalkeeper made a genuine attempt to punch the ball, he did make contact with Guehi's head but it was unclear as to whether he made some contact with the ball or not.
I would suggest that our supporters would have had a hissy fit if Henderson had been penalised for such an incident.

Var would have confirmed he did not make contact with the ball. In those circumstances is it not a penalty?

 

[Teddy Eagle]

If Guehi being too close to the wall disallows Eze`s effort why wouldn`t the defensive wall always move towards an attacking player?

Its a thought. Line up a yard behind where the line is drawn and take a step forward.

 

[BromleyMonkey]

With respect, in my humble opinion the incident did not warrant a penalty.
I don't recall any protests from our players.

Lacroix made his feelings clear and looked like he was asking the question to England

 

[Canterbury Palace]

We woz robbed by bad decisions and stupid made up rules.

The fact that we are slightly disappointed with a draw away from home to the biggest spenders in world football and a title favourite should be a source of encouragement but, instead, it frustrates me.

If we could just keep this group together and add a few new quality names, we could be in for such a great season. The commentators kept alluding to how well-balanced and organised we are and I agree.

It's so disappointing to think that could be the last time we see Eze and / or Guehi and we'll have to start all over again.

Anyway, a point on the board and hopefully next week we can beat that club who are in a multi-club ownership model with Lyon and Botafogo.

 

[mtp1958]

The goalkeeper made a genuine attempt to punch the ball, he did make contact with Guehi's head but it was unclear as to whether he made some contact with the ball or not.
I would suggest that our supporters would have had a hissy fit if Henderson had been penalised for such an incident.

We got pen against Newcastle for same thing , he endangered the man , pen all day , but still fantastic point , and Eze done his normal thank you

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

It is not new it was introduced about 5 years ago.

So I now understand, but can you remember ever seeing this rule applied in a match? I certainly can't.

Judging by other comments here and elsewhere it seems I'm not alone in being befuddled.

Feels like another ploy to take the thrill and excitement out of our game.

 

[Spindle]

They’ve plastered it everywhere. The big block of flats or office block in the background had ‘world champions’ in massive letters painted on it 😂😂😂😂

On the flats that aren't theirs because they sold them to fund their spending sprees

 

[Spiderman]

So I now understand, but can you remember ever seeing this rule applied in a match? I certainly can't.

Judging by other comments here and elsewhere it seems I'm not alone in being befuddled.

Feels like another ploy to take the thrill and excitement out of our game.

First time ever used

 

[55 years a fan]

I expect we’ll be the first ones to fall foul of the corners given if a keeper holds on to the ball too long as well

No that’s one record we wont hold

Spurs awarded a corner when Burnley keeper held ball for more than 8 seconds.

 

[kenners46]

The goalkeeper made a genuine attempt to punch the ball, he did make contact with Guehi's head but it was unclear as to whether he made some contact with the ball or not.
I would suggest that our supporters would have had a hissy fit if Henderson had been penalised for such an incident.

Isn't that like saying if a defender trips a forward the defender saying I made a genuine attempt to get the ball

 

[Spiderman]

One for Willo to digest. This was in January 2025

 

[Eaglecoops]

Isn't that like saying if a defender trips a forward the defender saying I made a genuine attempt to get the ball

He’s cornered mate, you won’t get a response to that. He supports refs when they shouldn’t be supported. I just wish once in a while he’d admit he’s wrong.

 

[maddog]

I still don’t really understand this ‘new’ rule. Are attacking players now longer allowed to be in the wall? Or do they just need to have joined the wall before a certain point - a deadline if you will, in March perhaps?

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

First time ever used

Is that right Spider or are you just saying? If you're right I hope the players knew that this 'law' would be applied today.

 

[Spiderman]

Is that right Spider or are you just saying? If you're right I hope the players knew that this 'law' would be applied today.

Yep first time implemented

 

[Eaglecoops]

One for Willo to digest. This was in January 2025

Yep, even Clattenfeck agreed we were hard done by.

 

[Part Time James]

It would have been ok if it was Mitchell. The rules, according to Pink Floyd, state "all in all he's just another Tyrick in the wall".