The witness ending8/3/2023 ![]() ![]() “We are going to lose this game as well now.” The interval sees quiz-show specialist and Chelsea fan Shaun Wallace, best known for being on UK television game show The Chase, go up against some Bournemouth fans in a test of football knowledge. “That just shows how bad things are with Chelsea,” he adds. Someone has heard that Leeds are losing at Manchester City and, with one eye on the relegation scrap, is relieved at the news. Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell become the focus of moans and groans as they fail to make the most of promising attacks. Yet, with parity restored, Chelsea are beginning to labour. Brought us back a centre-back, Benoit Badiashile.” In an ode to celebrate the France international’s transfer, they sing: “Todd Boehly, went to France in a Lamborghini. His inclusion gives the Chelsea contingent the chance to enjoy one of their favourite new ditties - a chant that suggests co-owner Todd Boehly is still very much in their good books. ![]() He has begun the game well alongside Thiago Silva, winning tackles and passing smoothly out from the back. Each occasion he gets the ball, people are willing him on.Īnother popular figure is Benoit Badiashile, the centre-back who has found minutes mysteriously hard to come by of late despite making an impressive start to his Chelsea career after joining from Monaco at the start of the year. On the other flank, Mykhailo Mudryk is having a tougher time, yet it is clear everyone wants him to do well. “At least he is trying things.” Even when something does not come off, there is rippled applause of appreciation. One of those who kept his place is January signing Noni Madueke and he is impressing again, causing problems for Bournemouth down the right. Lampard made five changes to the side swept easily aside by rivals Arsenal four days earlier. “How shit must you be? We’re drawing away,” comes the tweaked version from the away end. Yet, this being Chelsea in 2023, it does not take long for the upbeat mood to be silenced.īournemouth produce a fine move which culminates in Vina curling a shot into the top corner to equalise. It is soon followed by cries of “We are staying up” - a nod to Chelsea’s proximity to the bottom three - and “How shit must you be? We’re winning away” aimed at those sitting in the home stand to our left. ![]() “We’ve scored a goal, we’ve scored a goal, we’ve scored a goal,” they sing. Gallagher heads Chelsea ahead (Photo: Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) “I want to go back to the pub,” says one anguished fan, clearly fearing the worst. In the fourth minute, Chelsea have their first scare as Matias Vina runs onto a neat backheel from Philip Billing and only an outstretched leg from goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga prevents his cross from reaching a Bournemouth team-mate. “Keep it going!” people shout whenever the chant threatens to peter out. A chorus of “Super, super Frank” and a ditty over how he scored his 200th goal for Chelsea against West Ham provide a constant backdrop. The former midfielder, the club’s all-time leading scorer with 211 goals, is still revered. No one’s name is sung more throughout the 90 minutes. Everybody stays standing.Īs the contest gets underway, it is clear caretaker manager Frank Lampard is not being blamed for the mess in which Chelsea find themselves. ![]() Chelsea's players left yearning for stability after a season wrecked by upheavalīut everyone is smiling and enjoying themselves as they meet up with old friends, seeing people they are used to bumping into on their travels and making the most of the opportunity to sing their favourite chants together. ![]()
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