Why is Petr Čech so bad at 35?

[UFGN]

It is not the norm that keepers maintain their peak ability in their later thirties, but the exception. And in addition even the ones who do were usually great in the first place

Poor old David Seaman. I loved him more than just about any Arsenal player but in the last few years of his career it was horrible seeing him still playing when he wasn't good enough. And he was a truly world class keeper.

[Va-Va-Voom]

Lehmann was another mid 30s keeper who declined drastically after the 05/06 season.

[GBLShorty]

its not him its our defence.

[KG3]

So you haven't seen all the mistakes Cech has made this season?

Better defence = less mistakes = more confidence = better performances

Simples really

[GBLShorty]

yep same problem from the end of Lehmans run until now, Almunia, Szcezney and all of the stand ins, our defence since Campbell & Toure has been shocking, Koscielney can be slick but hes caught out of position so much when teams counter.

[DialSquaregooner]

He is still on chelski payroll.

[Losmeister]

its one thing for a GK to be unable to rise up and lift team when D mistakes are made, another when theh GK himself is the author.

1st goal today is all on him, in my eyes...

[Sims]

1st goal was all mustafi imo no way cech was ever gonna be close to gathering that

[Phil71]

I think it’s about confidence, and having faith in your defenders.

[Phil71]

1st goal was all mustafi imo no way cech was ever gonna be close to gathering that

Absolutely.

Awful defending from Mustafi. Weak and stupid.

[Losmeister]

he faked out his own D, the retarded bastard

[Arsene Nose]

Thought he had a good game tbh.