Chelsea v Newcastle United - Wed 22nd September -7:45pm - League Cup 3rd Rd

[Alberto2005]

Krul

 

Taylor

Campbell

Coloccini

Kadar

 

Routledge

Smith

Barton

Jonas

 

Lovenkrands

Ameobi

[madras]

I'd play the kids again as I wouldn't be bothered in the slightest if we go out.  3 points next weekend and we're 25% of the way to our first target of the season and we'll only be 6 games in, mental.

 

i;d actually typed out "same team as accrington" but knew folk would be jumping in re lua lua etc

[Mick]

 

i;d actually typed out "same team as accrington" but knew folk would be jumping in re lua lua etc

 

I wouldn't play Krul, we'd be right up shit creek if he picked up an injury.

[KaKa]

Play the youngsters and sprinkle in Loven, Shola, Smith, Raylor, Campbell and Jonas. No Tiote or Ben Arfa thank you very much.

[Guest palnese]

The bench + youngsters.

[Geordie Ahmed]

I would rest the key players as Sundays game is more important

[Geordie Ahmed]

Resting Carroll is a must - seems to just about make it for the games as it is - he is needed for the Stoke game

[Raconteur]

Intresting game this one, i think Chelsea will play their kids, i would like it if we go for somethings like this:

 

                                           Krul

 

                        Raylor  Campbell  Kadar  Trav

 

                         Jonas  Smith/Tiote  Nolan/Barton  Vuckic

 

                                Ameobi  Lovenkrands

 

 

Give Nile some time off the bench as well..shame Xisco is out for this one as it would've really been good to give him some time.

That team would be pillaged down our left. If you're going to put square pegs in round holes, better to swap Raylor and Tavernier. We'd lose Raylor's crossing, but at least Jonas would offer young Jimmy some protection...

 

If we're going to play a weakened team (whic I voted for), I like the look of ElDiablo's team, which at least keeps the same sort of formation to what we've been playing. More players in their natural positions, too.

[Guest Ridzuan]

We should rest at least 3/4 of our senior players. Honestly, I dont really care whether we will be able to go on to the next round or not. It would be great if we does, but wouldnt be disappointed if we do not. If we lost on Wednesday. I just hope it wont be one of a big margin but theres no reason to be optimistic.

[morla84]

                Krul

Raylor Campbell Willy Kadar

Ranger Guthrie Smith Gutierrez

            Shola Loven

 

2-0 to them probably

[Rob W]

they'll rotate a few players - its very low on their priority list but they're still a hell of a lot better than we are - 2-0

[Nobody]

                      Krul

Taylor Campbell Williamson Perch

Ben Arfa Ben Arfa Ben Arfa Ben Arfa

                             Ben Arfa

                     Ben Arfa

 

 

10-2 to us.

[midds]

I'd start mostly with the XI who started at Accrington. Bringing in Campbell, Smith and Gutierrez to keep them ticking over.

 

Don't particularly give a shit about the LC (never have in all honesty) and Sunday's game is far more important. 

[merlin]

Couldn't care less about the LC this season - as long as we don't get injuries for crucial players Hughton can pick whatever team he likes.

 

Even with a full first team we are likely to lose so who cares - retaining PL status more important.

If we are heading for safety when FAC comes round, I may have a different view....

[Yorkie]

I'd start mostly with the XI who started at Accrington. Bringing in Campbell, Smith and Gutierrez to keep them ticking over.

 

Don't particularly give a shit about the LC (never have in all honesty) and Sunday's game is far more important. 

 

Yeah, i agree - the league is paramount. Fringe players plzzz.

 

These threads are like a de ja vu!

[Skirge]

Tough one this.. this will more than likely field a weakened side so should we not just got for it?

 

-----------------Krul

 

Colo-----Sol-----------Willi------Jose

 

Rout-----Bart--------Tiote------Jonas

-----------------HBA

 

----------------Carroll

[Guest andrew]

          Soderberg

Raylor Will Tavernier Kadar

            Smith

Jonas                      Vuckic

             Nolan

 

        Ameobi Lovenkrands

 

subs- krul, perch, colo, ferguson, donaldson, ranger, campbell

 

Still sounds as if Sol is nowhere near a good fitness level so it's best to give him more time to condition

[JH]

Tough one this.. this will more than likely field a weakened side so should we not just got for it?

 

-----------------Krul

 

Colo-----Sol-----------Willi------Jose

 

Rout-----Bart--------Tiote------Jonas

-----------------HBA

 

----------------Carroll

 

 

The rest of the lineups in this thread, we're looking at 4/5-0 defeats - how can that help things at all?

[black_n_white]

Will be mostly reserve players:

 

                                          Krul

 

                        Raylor  Campbell  Kadar  Trav

 

                        Ranger  Smith  Vuckic  Jonas

 

                                Ameobi  Lovenkrands

[joeyt]

If Ben Arfa plays is it part of the 25 games? Or is it just league games?

[Dave]

I'd start mostly with the XI who started at Accrington. Bringing in Campbell, Smith and Gutierrez to keep them ticking over.

 

Don't particularly give a shit about the LC (never have in all honesty) and Sunday's game is far more important. 

 

 

Think that's what will happen with the line-up as well.

[JH]

Regardless of the team he chooses, I think it's absolutely necessary that HBA and Tiote start these games - Tiote in particular looked low on match sharpness near the end of the Everton game, reckon him and Ben Arfa need games to get them properly up to full fitness.

[Nordstrom]

I find it difficult to keep track of what is happening with our reserves as I'm not a local but any opinions on Edmundsson? Would it be worth having him on the bench?

[Mick]

           Soderberg

Raylor Will Tavernier Kadar

            Smith

Jonas                      Vuckic

             Nolan

 

        Ameobi Lovenkrands

 

subs- krul, perch, colo, ferguson, donaldson, ranger, campbell

 

Still sounds as if Sol is nowhere near a good fitness level so it's best to give him more time to condition

 

I'm sure Perch is banned for this game.

[Mick]

Will be mostly reserve players:

 

                                           Krul

 

                        Raylor  Campbell  Kadar  Trav

 

                         Ranger  Smith  Vuckic   Jonas

 

                                Ameobi  Lovenkrands

 

If Krul plays and gets injured then we'll have Soderberg in goal against Stoke.