ponsaelius Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'll be fascinated to see how Ba gets on against Colo and Mapou/Saylor. I'm not convinced that he will get as much out of them as people are reckoning. But then I am also not convinced that Ba will score quite as many goals at Chelsea as people think either. As for him getting a good reception - I couldn't really care less. If booing puts him off, boo him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Krul Debuchy. Mbiwa. Coloccini. Santon Perch Gouffran. Cabaye. Sissoko. Anita. Cisse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Just as long as Jonas is on the bench, and the players aussiemag has listed above start - I'm okay with that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Krul Debuchy. Mbiwa. Coloccini. Santon Perch Gouffran. Cabaye. Sissoko. Anita. Cisse Urgh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I wonder if Ba will celebrate if he scores against us. I think he will thank Allah and leave it at that. Either that or pull out a massive wallet and dance on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 From what I have seen of them recently Chelsea have been very good away from home. Can only see us losing 1-3. Last two away matches: Swansea 0 Chelsea 0 Brentford 2 Chelsea 2 They're a good side, it just depends if they show up. I'd be over the moon with a point as it'll help build some more positive momentum. Counter attack worries me, we're usually unbelievably open to quick counters and Oscar, Moses and Johnny Mata plus whoever is upfront are quick and good manipulators of space and ball. With Moses gone and Hazard suspended, one of those attacking players is likely to be Ryan Bertrand. Personnel wise there is nothing about this Chelsea team that should be overly intimidating given the talent we will be putting out. I think we will secure a draw on the day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sad reality - no way Jonas will be on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 From what I have seen of them recently Chelsea have been very good away from home. Can only see us losing 1-3. Last two away matches: Swansea 0 Chelsea 0 Brentford 2 Chelsea 2 They're a good side, it just depends if they show up. I'd be over the moon with a point as it'll help build some more positive momentum. Counter attack worries me, we're usually unbelievably open to quick counters and Oscar, Moses and Johnny Mata plus whoever is upfront are quick and good manipulators of space and ball. With Moses gone and Hazard suspended, one of those attacking players is likely to be Ryan Bertrand. Personnel wise there is nothing about this Chelsea team that should be overly intimidating given the talent we will be putting out. I think we will secure a draw on the day. Forgot Moses was away, good news. Hopefully Bertrand will play ahead of Marin who although is still not at the same level he carries more of a threat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Think Anita on the left of midfield 5 is worse than Colo at DM tbh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Think Anita on the left of midfield 5 is worse than Colo at DM tbh Still 100% better than having Jonas there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Is Cech back after his injury? I know he's out tonight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Turnbull Azplioicueta Ivanovic. Terry. Cole Ramires. Lampard. Mata. Oscar. Bertrand Ba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Turnbull Azplioicueta Ivanovic. Terry. Cole Ramires. Lampard. Mata. Oscar. Bertrand Ba I reckon against that lineup a draw at least is possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 From what I have seen of them recently Chelsea have been very good away from home. Can only see us losing 1-3. Last two away matches: Swansea 0 Chelsea 0 Brentford 2 Chelsea 2 They're a good side, it just depends if they show up. I'd be over the moon with a point as it'll help build some more positive momentum. Counter attack worries me, we're usually unbelievably open to quick counters and Oscar, Moses and Johnny Mata plus whoever is upfront are quick and good manipulators of space and ball. With Moses gone and Hazard suspended, one of those attacking players is likely to be Ryan Bertrand. Personnel wise there is nothing about this Chelsea team that should be overly intimidating given the talent we will be putting out. I think we will secure a draw on the day. I think we'll start well enough and match Chelsea for the first 45 mins, then as the second half progresses, Pardew's clumsy meddling will probably see us lose all shape and direction and we'll end up with nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Midfield will be crucial in the game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Don't think we'll get anything but at least a bit of pressure has been taken off after last nights result Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Really don't think Ba will start, we all know he should do but i think its quite clear that for some baffling reason Torres is still considered first choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I'd be pretty surprised if it wasn't the same formation at Villa but with Mapou in for Taylor. Think we'll lose in some sort of heart-breaking manner due in part to horrible tactics/subs; to churn out some Papiss Demba Cliches it'll be a "spirited loss" with "many positives to take from the game". 1-2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Segun Oluwaniyi Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Think Anita on the left of midfield 5 is worse than Colo at DM tbh Still 100% better than having Jonas there. Now that we are mentioning hilariously misplaced midfielders, I think that Sissoko would make a fantastic wing back in the mould of Kwadwo Asamoah at Juventus. I think Asamoah is actually slightly less talented than Sissoko, but has thrived for a big team in that role. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Turnbull is horrific, hope he starts. No wonder they are after Butland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSkÃrare Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Is Hazard out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taps01 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I genuinely believe we can win this, we are playing them at a good time and the pressure to a certain degree is off us. Amazing what three points does! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Is Hazard out? Aye, also does Cech have any chance of making the game or is he ruled out? praying Turnbull plays. Perfect example of a championship keeper looking well out of his depth in the PL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Is Hazard out? Aye, also does Cech have any chance of making the game or is he ruled out? praying Turnbull plays. Perfect example of a championship keeper looking well out of his depth in the PL. Cech is doubtful and David Luis is ruled out. Think we have a chance in this. A win here would really be a bonus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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