jonny1403 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 minute ago, jonny1403 said: The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? Yeah that's bizzare might have to have some of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Be really tempted to rest Gordon here, especially if he's already carrying a knock. Losing him for period would be a bit of a disaster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Hall is allowed to play Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Start him left midfield or LB. Either way, I’d like to see him start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Hall is allowed to play Where you heard that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 minute ago, WideopenMag said: Where you heard that? https://x.com/lee_ryder/status/1736723965874209131?s=20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 minute ago, SUPERTOON said: https://x.com/lee_ryder/status/1736723965874209131?s=20 Great news had just read he wasn't so wonder how that's came about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geogaddi Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 52 minutes ago, jonny1403 said: The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? Our poor away record will be factored into that price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paullow Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 44 minutes ago, jonny1403 said: The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? It was almost 50/50 when the draw was made with them a very slight favourite, but I guess it will mainly be the venue. Since the draw was made they did draw at home to Man City, beat Brighton, and then Sheff U (although obviously nothing special), whereas since then, away from home, we have lost 2-0 to Bournemouth (which could have been 5 or 6), lost 3-0 to Everton and 4-1 to Spurs, plus barely laying a glove on Dortmund. Our injury situation isn't getting much better, get a couple back, but lose 2 more straightaway. Then factor in fixture congestion in that this is our 9th match since Nov 11th with a small pool of players, I can see why we are that price. We're actually 7/2 at Unibet, so even longer, and I believe they are the longest odds we have been this season for a domestic match as we were only around 5/2 vs City at the start of the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, jonny1403 said: The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? midweek away match in that london- injuries and fatigue. seems about right. dont see them having to rest many. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 51 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Hall is allowed to play Great news, we'll be able to rest Gordon for the last 5 minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Not sure if Isak is an option or not and sounds like Gordon is also playing with a niggle. So I'm guessing Wilson will probably start. Personally, I think he's looked leggy as fuck since Isak came off at home to Dortmund. Plus he's been injured again since in the meantime. 3 games in 6 days would certainly seem like too much for him and the extra minutes will have contributed to him breaking down against Dortmund away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aiston Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, jonny1403 said: The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? Probably a lot to do with our away form. Still surprising to see Chelsea such favourites mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Checko Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Sounds from Hope like they might not want to risk Isak if possible so my guess is start Wilson with Gordon on the bench to come on for him and give both of them part of a match. I'm going to predict: M Dubs Krafu Jammy L Dummett BDB [um... who the fuck is still fit?...] Miley Bruno Longstaff Ritchie Newcatle United Fan Lewis Hall Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Checko said: Sounds from Hope like they might not want to risk Isak if possible so my guess is start Wilson with Gordon on the bench to come on for him and give both of them part of a match. I'm going to predict: M Dubs Krafu Jammy L Dummett BDB [um... who the fuck is still fit?...] Miley Bruno Longstaff Ritchie Newcatle United Fan Lewis Hall Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 3 hours ago, jonny1403 said: The odds for this are crazy - Chelsea 4/5 on and Newcastle almost 3-1. Can't see why that is? I'd price us higher than that and Chelsea a lot lower. This is a massive game for Chelsea and we are knackered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Do Chelsea care about the league cup that much? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 5 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Do Chelsea care about the league cup that much? What else are they playing for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, TRC said: What else are they playing for? I mean, not much but 'more points in the league' is usually enough for most clubs to deprioritise the cup. Especially if they think of themselves as a big club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 23 minutes ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I mean, not much but 'more points in the league' is usually enough for most clubs to deprioritise the cup. Especially if they think of themselves as a big club. They're not going down and they're almost certainly not getting Europe. Surely a cup win is worth more than finishing 9th instead of 10th? I know what I'd prefer as a fan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Flashbacks to Andy O'Brien skying over from about 6 yards out at 0-0 and Hasselbaink winning it a couple of minutes later with this one. Would have had an average mid-table Spurs in the Semis and Blackburn who were in the bottom 3 at the time of the Final (who won it under Souness). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 4 minutes ago, Optimistic Nut said: Flashbacks to Andy O'Brien skying over from about 6 yards out at 0-0 and Hasselbaink winning it a couple of minutes later with this one. Would have had an average mid-table Spurs in the Semis and Blackburn who were in the bottom 3 at the time of the Final (who won it under Souness). Shut up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gleebals Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris_R said: They're not going down and they're almost certainly not getting Europe. Surely a cup win is worth more than finishing 9th instead of 10th? I know what I'd prefer as a fan. Agree - they would if they win a cup (get into Europe). They have about 3 full squads to choose from as well so pretty sure they will be up for this, irrespective of their league position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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