FairWooney Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Gulp! After chatting about yesterdays game with my dad with quite a bit of possitiity after a few good performances and confidence boosting come back he asked "who have we got next week then?" The confidence drained from the conversation at that point, we may be on the way up performance wise and ready to kick on with some wins but I think Chelsea was the last team we'd have wanted next! HOWEVER, We've frequently given them good matches before and if we can carry that confidence gained at the end of the Spurs game into this one we can make a good match of it. Chelsea picked up a rare loss at the weekend however they are still on an impressive 7 wins from 7 games at home and it's hard to see that change. Their goal scornig record has also been phenominal with 37 scored in their 15 games and just 10 conceeded, only 1 goals conceeded at home. Our team for the game Howard Coleman Hibbert Distin/Yobo/Neil Baines Piennar Rodwell Fellaini Heitinga Bilya Saha Very defence minded central midfield. Big test for Coleman but after his MOTM in the last game I think it's worth giving him his chance. Will need to do a lot more defending than wing back attacking in this one but that's his main job anyway so we'll see if he can stand up to it. Saha has to start, Jo has given it a good go the last few games and worked hard but he just hasn't got the finishing ability of Saha (or Yak) and his persistant offsides need to be addressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 ^^^ Cahill ?? ^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 5th booking Bill..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 5th booking Bill..... AAhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWooney Posted December 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 our players have all planned their 5th bookings so that they get suspended one after the other. Shame as I actually thought he had a pretty decent game in the middle yesterday and the goal could do him some good as well. Hopefully he'll be fresh and ready for the game after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 I can't see anything other than a Chelsea win. 2-0 to them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Wonder if there's any danger of Ossie being back. OS has his return as late Nov/early Dec. Think he'd be a better bet for this one than Bily personally.....he's just not up to speed yet but could possibly have a big impact from the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrawfor Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 (edited) It would be really nice to have Ossie back and play something like this: Howard Coleman Hibbo Yobo Baines Heitinga Bily Rodwell Pienaar Felli Saha/Jo Given current form, I'd just as soon see Jo up front as Saha, especially as I suspect we'll play to not lose. Saha would be magnificent if he's clear of injury, otherwise use him as a sub in the last 15 if it's close. After watching Bily link well with Coleman at spurs I kept him on the right and pienaar on the left with baines. I think that evens out the pace/grit on both wings. Felli is up to Cahill's usual role while I put Heits in DM. hopefully Rodwell will give us some strength going forward and some holding power in the center of the park. Can realistically see it being either 1-1 (Saha, Anelka) or 2-1 to them(Saha, Anelka, Lampard.) Hoping for better tho. Edited December 7, 2009 by bluenoseyankee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 It would be really nice to have Ossie back and play something like this: Howard Coleman Hibbo Yobo Baines Heitinga Bily Rodwell Pienaar Felli Saha/Jo Am I missing something or are you being ironic ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evertonian_George Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 we will beat chelsea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Am I missing something or are you being ironic ? I,m with Mike, it would be good to have Ossie back, and then dont even name him in the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrawfor Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 sorry i'm a bit tired and apparently forgot what i was writing half way through the post. It should have read: Howard Coleman Heits Yobo Baines Felli Bily Rodwell Pienaar Ossie Saha/Jo I guess that's what happens when all you've done that past 48 hrs is drink and study econometrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 howard hibbert hietinga yobo baines rodwell coleman fellaini pienaar bily saha coleman rm to help deal with cole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Won't do us any harm . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty747 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 One thing I noticed about Hibbo in his 2 games at centre back is his superb positioning. Once he gets where he needs to be he doesn't always make a centre backs challenge but there is no denying his positional sense. With that in mind, and knowing the blood ang guts sort of player he is, I was wondering what the feeling is about giving him the Lee Carsley role and playing him just in front of the back 4? It would enable Coleman to play RB and let Hibbo make a few crunching tackles outside our penalty box. Thoughts? Nil Satis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 One thing I noticed about Hibbo in his 2 games at centre back is his superb positioning. It's a shame he doesn't take that into his play when he's at RB, because his positioning is shite there. I agree he has does position himself well at CB. I was wondering what the feeling is about giving him the Lee Carsley role and playing him just in front of the back 4? It would enable Coleman to play RB and let Hibbo make a few crunching tackles outside our penalty box. Thoughts? No . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 2-1 to us i reckon. Without Essien our midfield may have a little more fun. Looks like Chelski maybe hittin a bad patch based on their last 2 results and our performances have consistantly improved. I think we will get a last minute winnner on the break after Chelski have pushed everything forward to get all 3 points. a man can dream... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think it should be an interesting game... However should we play crap and get stuffed we will be back to square one. A good performance with plenty of bollocks and effort will do fine for me, whatever the result. "I was wondering what the feeling is about giving him the Lee Carsley role and playing him just in front of the back 4? It would enable Coleman to play RB and let Hibbo make a few crunching tackles outside our penalty box. Thoughts?" Are you on crack?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think it should be an interesting game... However should we play crap and get stuffed we will be back to square one. A good performance with plenty of bollocks and effort will do fine for me, whatever the result. "I was wondering what the feeling is about giving him the Lee Carsley role and playing him just in front of the back 4? It would enable Coleman to play RB and let Hibbo make a few crunching tackles outside our penalty box. Thoughts?" Are you on crack?! Tbf, it'd be an option if we had Pienaar and Arteta in CM in front of him to demand the football. But he'd just hoof it without them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullsoda Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 if we play saha i think he will score so if he plays i am going for the draw,1-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I will just be happy with a decent performance. I would hate to see us get a demoralising thrashing just when the players are starting to get a bit of confidence back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 I will just be happy with a decent performance. I would hate to see us get a demoralising thrashing just when the players are starting to get a bit of confidence back Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn balor Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Can see a tonking here i'm afraid. Drogba will be licking his lips over the thought of playing against Hibbert i'm hoping for a drawer but can't see it i'm afraid. 3-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 ...i'm hoping for a drawer but can't see it i'm afraid. 3-1 I'm hoping for a sideboard. 2-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Will be a tough game but if we play like we did in the first half against the Spuds i think we have a fair shout at at least at draw. Im going with brave 1-2 from Saha and Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flaminfox Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Im going for a win as I always do 0-2 Saha and Heitinga or 1-2 Lampard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilweevil666 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I hate to say it, but I'm extremely confident we will lose. Perhaps if it was a week earlier when Chelsea was flying too high, but they already had their trap game. After hitting it last week they're going to be fully aware this week and will be sure not to slip up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutmegwolf203 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 We can win this. We gave them tough games last term; different team, same mentality. We just need people to smother there play in the middle of the park and try and keep Drogba subdued. It can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentjesper Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I have collected a few predictions for the Chelsea v Everton match WOSB.com: Prediction of result:3-0 Vitibet: Correct score prediction 3-0 Soccervista: 10 on Chelsea - result prediction 4 - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 We can win this. We gave them tough games last term; different team, same mentality. We just need people to smother there play in the middle of the park and try and keep Drogba subdued. It can be done. Might be easier if we just kidnap him along with Anelka, Terry, Malouda, both Coles, Lampard .... On second thoughts lets just hope for a freak monsoun to hit Stamford Bridge so the game gets called off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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