Chelsea vs Everton

[SimonButtle]

Im awaiting my conformation for registration from http://www.theshedend.com should be ok i think, just wondered if anyone had any specific questions for the Chelsea fans they wanted to ask?

[Avinalaff]

Chelsea are playing very well at the moment, but they aren't playing with any heart or belief. Something somewhere has been lost, and managerial changes every year is starting to prove costly I think.

[rubecula]

Well you could ask if they think Torres was worth it, or do they wish they had never set eyes on him.

[pete0]

What score will the game be 0-0, 1-1 or 2-2?

[FanchesterCity]

Ask them if they think Lampard is reaching the beginning of the end? 'cos I doubt it's been asked much

[FanchesterCity]

What's the difference between Torres and Wayne Bridge?

 

... John Terry enjoyed Wayne's Missus

[FanchesterCity]

Chelsea 0 - 1 Everton

 

Chelsea look fragile and Everton were solid against City.

If they can repeat the same, but be more focused on the break and take a few more risks - a win could be in their reach.

 

However, if Chelsea get one - I can only see a Chelsea win 3-0 poss 3-1

 

Chelsea look better going forward than defending of late, and that isn't great news for Everton who are lacking a real cutting edge up front.

 

Expect Everton to be carrying injuries from the Liverpool game.

[Matt]

the way we are playing recently I wouldnt be be surprised if they use this opportunity to screw us royally.

[Romey 1878]

We'll be parking the bus, at home, so I expect Chesea to be all over us and probably win 2-0.

Edited September 30, 2011 by Romey 1878

[Lowensda]

We'll be parking he bus, at home, so I expect Chesea to be all over us and probably win 2-0.

This.

[Peter H]

I just want to thank them for taking a brilliant striker away from the shite and making him into rags. Torres is useless, sell him to us for a penny.

[SimonButtle]

thanks for all the questions guys, im now fully signed up and have chatted to a few members on there, all have wished us luck in battering the "red shite" tomorrow

[FanchesterCity]

I just want to thank them for taking a brilliant striker away from the shite and making him into rags. Torres is useless, sell him to us for a penny.

 

Torres would be a great 'punt' for a club. I honestly think he'll come good. Confidence is a huge factor.

[marcopaulo]

i can't see us winning til we play wolves at home in november..grim

[Bailey]

Torres will have a field day and it depends on whether he has decided to bring his shooting boots. Him and Mata will run the game, and unless we can actually score our chances then it doesn look good.

 

Providing everyone is fit, it will be the same team that started today and probably with the same outcome.

[FanchesterCity]

i can't see us winning til we play wolves at home in november..grim

 

And Wolves looked pretty good today!

 

You'll get a win. Being robbed today makes it all look poor, but you looked miles better going forward today than at City. Every reason to be optimistic I think.

[marcopaulo]

did we? i remember 3 chances..2 long shots from saha and cahill's header..granted we had 10 men but that is a poor forward showing if you ask me

[duncanmckenzieismagic]

Torres will have a field day and it depends on whether he has decided to bring his shooting boots. Him and Mata will run the game, and unless we can actually score our chances then it doesn look good.

 

Providing everyone is fit, it will be the same team that started today and probably with the same outcome.

 

 

Wont Torres be suspended?

 

He got a staright red last week for violent conduct

[FanchesterCity]

 

 

Wont Torres be suspended?

 

He got a staright red last week for violent conduct

 

That's my understanding too. He won't be eligible

[FanchesterCity]

did we? i remember 3 chances..2 long shots from saha and cahill's header..granted we had 10 men but that is a poor forward showing if you ask me

 

 

Well yes, but most of that was the first 20 mins - not forgetting Distin's nice little inside turn and shot.

 

To me, it looks a lot better than at City - you pushed up and you looked capable of scoring.

 

Then came the horror show - but enough's been said on that!

 

I genuinely thought you looked much better.

[Bailey]

Despite Chelsea winning 5-1 today I wasnt overly impressed and they can be beaten by a well organised team and on that basis we can beat them, although we will have to show significant improvement, as the likes of Mata, Sturridge, Drogba & Lampard will run riot in the gaps we leave, like they did to Bolton.

 

If I was picking the team, I would drop Jags for Heitinga, start either Vellios or Cahill as the sole striker (maybe Saha) and keep Rodwell & Osman as the main central midfielders with Fellaini behind them and Drenthe on the left for balance. I think it is important to have a designated DM because that is the exact space Chelsea look to exploit, especially when they are counter attacking. With Drogba likely to start it wouldnt hurt to have Felli's prescence in that area either. Mata will be their big threat, he drifts everywhere, so man marking him is out of the question, but wherever he ends up, the defender has to be all over him as soon as the ball comes to him. He will do damage if we let him run at us with the ball.

 

In terms of getting at Chelsea, they are fairly average down the flanks. The wide strikers track back every now and then, so Baines & Hibbert (along with Drenthe & Coleman) could have a lot of joy down the wings and getting in behind, especially against Bosingwa. It wouldnt surprise me if we did score from a cross into the box, whether its directly or knocked back to one of Osman & Rodwell breaking forward.

 

While I think Luiz is a good defender, he does like to keep hold of the ball as opposed to clearing it, so we might get some joy from pressing him all the time, and it will also stop him breaking out of defence which he did a lot today.

 

Finally Mikel is a very overated footballer and he is very clumsy. If he plays (fingers crossed) someone must jump on him everytime he gets the ball, as I would bet that 50% of the time, we would get it back, either by him losing control or misplacing a pass. He isnt actually that good defensively either and Cahill/Osman/Saha would have a field day making runs off him. We need to press them all though to be honest, even Lampard has been sloppy with possession when someone is on him, so getting in their faces and showing tenacity will be key, providing we keep our shape.

 

Do I expect us to play like this? Not a chance, we will probably set up with our banks of 4 or 5 sit back and watch them play around us. It might work, but at one stage Chelsea will be all over us, and it will take one slip up and they will score. From there it will be game over.

Edited October 2, 2011 by Bailey

[FanchesterCity]

The scoreline was flattering - second half Bolton were quite unlucky.

 

Chelsea can definitely be got at. Make no mistake you're ain't half bad!... but they can be had.

[SimonButtle]

Some recent responses to questions i posted on http://www.theshedend.com

 

1.Andre Villas-Boas, second spell at the club, although this time as a manager, he's very young but has a good pedigree, Mourinho, Robson, he has had massive success in a short space of time in Portugal, what was the initial reaction to his appointment?

 

MK Blue: I think many of us were happy to see a younger manager being given a pop at the job, and hoping for a bit of stability in the manager department.

Geezer: I was pleasantly surprised. The majority of people (including me) though Guus Hiddink was a definite so to go for someone so young and as yet untested at the very top is a very bold move by the club

Englishman: I thought a young, ambitious talented manager was just what we needed, so I was quietly pleased about it.

TheWestwayWonder: I think the initial reaction was relief among the fans here because we have been looking for stability and this appointment seemed to point that. But I have to confess I was nervous thinking he wouldnt get off to a flying start and the management might pull the plug far too early. That hasnt been born out becuase the team has responded and we are off to a good start. More importantly, the team have responded to him, he knows the players, and can stay here for a while. Basically all the elements are in place.

disillusion: Tbh I was quite disapointed when Carlo got the axe. You just cant sack a manager who just won you a double. But looking back now I realised I made a mistake. Carlo was indeed dead man walking and his case wasn´t getting better with picking same and same players every week when young and hungry guys sat on the bench at best. AVB has a clear vision and the type of football we play whilist lowering our average age drastically is a nice sight

 

2.Roman, has a slight obsession with winning the Champions League, yet its important for Chelsea to get a foothold over their northern counterparts who seem to be taking control at the moment, what do you think AVB brief was when he signed up, CL or make Chelsea strong domestically and build and replace the slightly aging team?

 

Mk Blue: Definitely feel that his brief was to build a new team and I think that's shown by his signings. My guess is that he's been given 2-3 years, with top 4 as the only must, to give Uncy Roman the sexy football he craves. I'll take a scrappy 1-0 win over anyone, anytime myself but there you go.

Geezer: "Win as much as you can by playing the very best football possible"

Englishman: I think his #1 brief is to rebuild the team with younger players. A lot of our signings have been made with one eye on the future. I get the feeling he won't be sacked if we don't win the PL or the CL this year, provided the other signs are good.

TheWestwayWonder: I have to believe it was for the latter because the ownership and board must realize, by now, that chopping and changing the coaching staff every two years will get us occasional high points but nothing in the way of sustained success. Not to mention that the high point of the Terry/Lampard/Drogba/Ballack/Cole crowd has seen its peak come and go. While we may challenge for the CL in the next few years, we will never be billed as favorites like we were 2005-8.

If you ask most of us here to pick between the PL title and the CL, almost everyone picks the domestic honor. However, it would be a dream to win it in Wembley in a year's time.

disillusion: I think the first priority should be to bulid a new and competitive team which ideally is a mix of academy products, talented youngsters from abroad and experienced players. Winning trophys should be a bonus. At least this year. But if they do come the sweeter they are

 

3.How do Chelsea line up now under AVB? is it much different to the way Ancelotti played? and do you like/prefer it?

 

MK Blue: Early days still but the signs are good, I don't think I've ever been as positive after a defeat as I was after the game at Old Trafford the other week, if it comes off we're in for an entertaining few seasons.

Geezer: It's very different to the way Carlo used to set the team up. AVB will change things frequently and adapt the team style accordingly - and yes I very much prefer it this way.

Englishman: I'm confident with what I've seen so far. Unlike Carlo AVB is willing to bench big players who aren't performing and make changes when the team isn't playing well. After our performance at OT I was pretty upbeat even though we lost.

TheWestwayWonder: I think the team is more vertical and direct (more about being fast than quick or clever in attack) but thats owing to the fact that we now have Torres, Sturridge and Mata. AVB's team now reminds me a bit of Carlo's team 2 years ago, when they were at their best. In their pomp no team could handle the passing and movement and I think this team will be the same with a heavier emphasis on pure speed when everyone gets going.

disillusion: He like to change the shape of the squad a lot using 4-3-3, 4-4-2 and 4-2-3-1. The good thing seems to be that he has a plan b and with quite a deep squad there is always someone who can come in and change the game.

 

4.What have you made of your new signings, Mata is an excellent player, what about the rest?

 

MK Blue: Not seen much of 'em yet, with the new keeper staying where he was for a season, Lukaku looks to be a beast of a player and once he picks up the pace of the game looks like he's got goals in him, mind you I once said the same about Carlton Cole, Moreiles you probably know as much about as I do, Does Sturridge count? If so a big thumbs up so far.

Geezer: Oriel Romeu looks an outstanding prospect. Lukaku is a giant but still very naive at this level. I am confident he will come good as he adapts to the pace of the English game though.

Englishman: Mata is a gem, Lukaku is talented but raw, haven't seen enough of Romeu. Sturridge is like a new signing and has also been promising.

TheWestwayWonder: Mata is obviously fantastic, a star in the making. Sturridge has been worth the wait and should be a stalwart for years. Lukaku has all the gifts but will need game time and patience, and perhaps a loan spell somewhere. Miereles has been an absolute bargain because he gives us a bit of what we wanted from Modric but at a far lower cost. And we have denied Liverplod someone who was great for them and who they replaced with the likes of Adam and Henderson.

disillusion: Mata is an exciting player and I think we have missed like him, who can open up defences with his intelligence and passing. The game looks much better and more fluid when his in on. Meireles is a solid player and I expect him to get even better once he gets to know the other players a little better.Romeu is one for the future and hopefully he gets a start against you guys in the Carling cup. Lukaku is a beast and only 18 so has a long career ahead of him. Hopefully gets some chances and his first gal for the club soon

 

5.Was Torres worth the hassle? i read a post on here the other day, a few of you seemed to think that maybe tactics were being setup to be all about putting the ball through for him, whats the verdict? lets be honest, do you really want cast-offs from "the sh*te"

 

MK Blue: I think Torres has suffered by being put into a system that's been finely honed for 7 years or so now to accomodate Drogba. Took a while to convince me that he had any future at the Bridge but his performances so far this season have been a vast improvement on last years. Jury out but quitely optimistic.

Geezer: As you would have seen there has been much debate on this site about Nando. I'm in the for camp especially now that we have a manager who knows how to get the best out of him

Englishman: Chelsea never learn when it comes to expensive centre forwards...Fleck, Sutton, Sheva etc. Torres' last few performances have given me hope. I'll only give up on him if he's still misfiring by May

TheWestwayWonder: Seeing the player of the last few weeks, I think he will be worth the hassle in the long run. His signing was partly about marketing, imo, otherwise we wouldve gotten Aguero or someone younger and cheaper. But once he starts bagging goals again (he has definitely turned a corner) and gets to the same level of visibility and marketability, the club is going to be much better off for it. He may never be the TOrres of 2007-8, but I am confident he will be good enough to score alot here. The bottom line is he has a good attitude (despite what the press would have you believe about "slow" teammates) and his mentality is what most of us were worried about. The talent clearly hasnt gone anywhere.

disillusion: I rate Torres very highly and he seems to get back to his old self. The red card couldnt come any worse time as he looked to had his touch back. But I expect him to start as soon as he gets back as Didier (as hard it is for me to say) isn´t a starter anymore

 

6.Originally i was going to ask if you thought Lampard had seen better days, but then he went and scored 3 at the weekend, so clearly he still has some life in him, but for how long, he has been such a key figure, and would be difficult to replace

 

MK Blue: He's fat, he's finished, he's overrated and he only scores flukes and deflections, dunno how we've put up with him for as long as we have.

Geezer: Lamps still has much to offer - how long for? How long is a piece of string. He is extremely fit and looks after himself so he will play in the majority of games this season as long as he does what is required of him.

Englishman: I think Lamps has a lot to offer us still. We may have to use him more sparingly now though. How do you replace a midfielder who gets 20+ goals and as many assists season in, season out?

TheWestwayWonder: I am hoping for a Scholes/Giggs like next few years from him. Retaining his fitness, playing alot, but being spelled alot as well. But as of right now I think he still merits a place in the big games. We have too many young, talented options to automatically hand him a place. ANd he will be nigh on impossible to replace because as a midfielder he is a one of a kind. Nobody has played that far in midfield and scored that much, he has it down to an art form. The best we can hope for is someone to be as composed in front of goal, and that production picks up elsewhere.

disillusion: He would be very-very difficult to replace. He is not a guaranteed starter and will get less and less time as the time goes but still a very important player on and off the pitch. There aren´t many players like Lamps in world football.

 

7.Are there any Everton players you would like to see in the Chelsea line up, i know Chelsea have been linked with our latest talent Ross Barkley, possible replacement for Lampard?

 

MK Blue: Cahill, admired him at Millwall, like an exotic David Speedie.

Geezer: I have always admired Tim Cahill. Jack Rodwell seems to get rave reviews but I haven't seen enough of Barkley to form an opinion of him as yet

Englishman: Don't know much about Barkley but Rodwell looks a fine player.

TheWestwayWonder: I would love it if we got Rodwell. Hell of a talent and will be a star some day. Other than him, I was always very impressed with Bilyatinov but he has faded quite a bit lately. And a player like Cahill is the kind any team could benefit from becuase, despite his talent limitations, I have seen few more dedicated to the cause.

disillusion: Cahill has always been a great player in my eyes but not too sure he would get to our first XI anymore. I haven´t seen too many Everton games lately but I remember Jagielka being absolutely fantastic last year at Old Trafford against ManU. Haven´t seen too much from Barkley. I heard he did well against our reserves last week. Need to see him more to get an opinion about him but I doubt he is a much better prospect than Josh.

 

8.Who is the most important player in the Chelsea Team? and why so?

 

MK Blue: Given the sea change at the Bridge it's pretty hard to tell at the moment, John Terry would be the obvious candidate, but my choice would be Drogba. I know he's not the most popular player among other supporters but I don't think I've seen many better team men down the years, hope the club find a role for him when he stops playing.

Geezer: I think that now, unlike previous seasons no one player is now the most important. As AVB frequently says to the dimwitted media (who just don't get what he's trying to say) it is about the team. The team need to perform in the same way no matter who plays. His philosophy is beginning to take shape and the club will become even stronger as the season goes on and the players become familiar with AVB's philosophy

Englishman: In past seasons, Lampard, DD, Cech and Terry. So far this season there hasn't been a standout.

TheWestwayWonder: Right now, its Ramires. If we are talking in general, then its still John Terry and hopefully will be for a few years more. As he settles in, Mata is the one to keep your eye on because I think he will be as good or better than David Silva by this time next year.

disillusion: JT. NO question about that. Captain, Leader, Legend.

 

9.Can you offer a genuine threat to the 2 Manc clubs?(personally i hope so)

 

MK Blue: Happy to be in the background, let them slug it out all season and we'll take 'em on the blindside

Geezer: Yes we can

Englishman: Yes we can, although unfortunately I think we'll fall just short this season.

TheWestwayWonder: I think so, but I think you will have the top-3 there in some form. I would rate our chances even with the Mancs and just above City.

disillusion: I´d like to think we can. I am sure both of the Mancs will have a bad run sometime during the season and we need to make sure we will be on guard when they do.

 

10.And talk of a new ground must boost everyone at the moment, you are the last big team to move?

 

MK Blue: If it's inevitable and the club retain a SW postcode I'll live with it, but would never leave the Bridge by choice.

Geezer: Mixed reaction on the site again as you would have seen. Clearly the club need to do something to move with the times

Englishman: Feelings are mixed. I'd only support a move if there was absolutely no way of expanding Stamford Bridge and if such a move was to a sensible location and in the club's best interests.

TheWestwayWonder: You can see how controversial a potential move is over at that thread! All of us would love to stay and expand, but if the club believe there is no way to do this, and really make an effort to include the fans in the process as they have so far, then I see a positive outcome to it. But all of us would rather stay and see the ground redesigned. A name change would be absolutely unthinkable.

disillusion: Mixed feelings. We´ll see what CPO will decide.

 

11.All Clubs must eventually become self sufficient soon with the new rules, do you think the Roman will stop bankrolling the club at some point, it can't go on forever.

 

MK Blue: Check the blogs mate, this one has been repeated over and over again for the last 8 years, as sinister oligarch chairmen go I think we got lucky.

Geezer: A new stadium may have some part to play in this

Englishman: I think FFP is unworkable, but that's for another day. Obviously we can't rely on a billionaire forever, which is probably what this stadium move is about.

TheWestwayWonder: Our financial numbers creep up every years and have now surpassed the biggest English clubs besides Arsenal and MUFC. If FFP is designed to make the elite a "closed shop" at the top then we are already in that door. ROman's spending twitch in January was really just a knee jerk response to our awful season, and designed to ensure we stayed at the top (and it worked by firing the team up and saving our season) so hopefully he doesnt need to do that again any time soon. You are also (finally) starting to see the emergence of the young and cheap, like Sturridge, and youth players like McEacheran and Ryan Bertrand, plus the scores more we have out on loan. If they can take the financial burnden off the owner by coming good, we should be set up nicely with wages falling and revenues rising. A new stadium is obviously part of that too. City are investing a sh*tload to get a massive complex built around Eastlands, the bill footed by the owner, and they will rake in money hand over fist towards their FFP numbers so an obvious, but smart loophole if Roman wants to go that way.

disillusion: Who knows. I already thought that the spending days were over and we´ll start using more of our youth product. But then came BANG, Torres, BANG, Luiz, BANG, Mata. With the FFP I doubt he will ever spend mega money again and that´s why he brought AVB to freshen up the squad and get rid of expensive, old, dead wood.

 

12.What do you think about Everton as a club and their manager David Moyes?

 

MK Blue: Always liked Everton, your neighbours probably have something to do with that. I was always impressed by Everton's white collar but not cuffs kit in the 60s and 70s, the big semi circles behind the goals and arguably the best ever ground advertising, do you remember the huge Fred Perry ad on one side of the ground, that was superb.

Geezer: I have nothing but admiration for the job Moyes has done under extremely difficult and demanding circumstances. Plus any yeam who play in blue can't be all bad :-)

Englishman: Moyes has done an excellent job, considering the circumstances he's in at Everton.

TheWestwayWonder: Its a grand old team ( ) and club, and I think of Everton almost as a second club in my mind. Unless they are playing chelsea I always root for them because of solid fans, workman like players, and the continual ability to punch above their weight. Moyes has done outstanding with what he has been given, the only blemish being the money he spent on Fellaini a few years back. I was sorry you were on the losing end in wembley a couple of years ago, but I think a new, wealthy owner is just around the corner for Everton. Aside from that, great manager, and would have been my odds on favorite to succeed old red nose up until a couple of years ago. I admire alot of your players (Baines, Howard, Coleman, Osman, Bilyetdinov, Cahill). Hopefully Drenthe is world class for you, and fingers crossed Rodwell and Barkley do turn into stars

disillusion: Nothing against them whatsoever. You have been the ones who always seem to raise your game a lot against us and that I dont like. The last time we won against you at the bridge was long time ago but I do hope that we get the better of you this time Moyes has done a fantasitc job with the rescources given to him.

 

13.How do you see the relationship between the 2 sets of fans?

 

MK Blue: Got a bit tense after the semi 2nd leg at yours a couple of seasons back, but before the game we'd been in the Royal Oak and had a great time with the Evertonians, Stanley Park Arms always used to be good for a beer and banter too. Not a club anywhere near the top of my hate list, Goons, spuds, 'ammers, MK Dons and Sutton Utd are the ones that leave me frothing at the mouth.

Geezer: All of my experiences with Everton fans have been good. The recent cup final proved this where I saw fans happily mingling in pubs and on transport - no way would this have been possible with the red side of your city

Englishman: The Everton fans were classy at the 09 cup final. The mutual dislike of Liverpool probably helps a bit too!

TheWestwayWonder: I cant speak to that but I know we both hate Liverp**l. I just wonder who hates them more! Aside from that I see Everton as Chelsea of hte mid-late 90s. Very little money, hearty overachieving side, mounting debt, in need of a new ground, and an chairman who nobody is really sure they can trust. I hope it doesnt get as bad for Everton like it did for CFC, with the situation becoming a crisis that was only rescued by a wealthy benefactor. God knows what wouldve happened without Roman.

disillusion: It´s mostly been good. We both hate your neighbours so that´s all you need

 

14.Do you feel sorry for Everton in their current situation, struggling financially to compete with the others?

 

MK Blue: Sorry if this sounds harsh but no, swings and roundabouts, and I don't imagine any of the big 5 from the 80s were sending love to Chelsea when we were battling to stay afloat and hold on to the Bridge, and I had probably my best time ever supporting Chelsea during what were the worst years in the club's history, success is overrated it's your team that counts.

Geezer: Yes - if any club deserves a wealthy donor it is Everton

Englishman: I wouldn't say I feel sorry for them, but I do find Everton's current problems strange. They get good crowds, they don't spend much and they sell a player for £20m+ every other year. Where is it all going?

TheWestwayWonder: Yes, absolutely. Its utterly baffling how a team can be so good and yet slip financially so much. People love to blame Chelsea for the fact that some teams max themselves out financially in a bid to compete, but thats not whats going on here because your club and ours never chase the same players. The likes of City have benefited you given they paid about 5x the worth of Joleon Lescott to sign him. Everton are not like these teams living beyond their means, there just seems to be nothing coming into the club. I read a recent interview saying Kenwright claimed you were making negative revenue from merchandise sales. I dont even know how thats possible, but its shocking if true. A fixer or an interseted owner will turn the ship around because I see you as a potential second Villa. WIth a good manager and an owner willing to pump a modest amount of money in you could be collecting top 4 scalps every season. I honestly do believe you will be dug out of this with a Randy Lerner-type owner.

disillusion: Little bit yeah.

 

15.The game against Everton coming up, last time Beckford scored a cracker, and pretty much nailed Carlo's coffin shut, how do you see it going this time round?

 

MK Blue: Dunno, but hope your luck from the derby holds out against us.

Geezer: Difficult to tell. You have always been a hard nut for us to crack. It will be interesting to see how AVB adapts the team to play because if your game against Citeh is anything to go by you will be superbly set up defensively

Englishman: Everton have been a bogey side for us lately. I expect another tight, scrappy game.

TheWestwayWonder: I think we win a close one.

disillusion: Hopefully we will nick it but it wont be easy.

 

16.What will be your strengths and weaknesses that Everton should watch out for?

 

Mk Blue: Another dunno, but Ramires can run forever, Fatty has still got a mean eye for the ricochet and Drogba is still a monster of a number 9. Kalou.

Geezer: Strengths are playing between the lines which the team are getting better at as each game passes. We are still prone to the long ball over the top though because we seem to be playing a much higher line than in recent times. We are also very weak at the back post on corners and free kicks

Englishman: Strengths: Mata and Sturridge have added an extra dimension to our attack. Weaknesses: we've looked shaky in defence all season, especially set pieces.

TheWestwayWonder: Weaknesses: set pieces, our RB will be vulnerable if Bosingwa plays

Strengths: quick counters from the wing, transition play in midfield, the trickery of Mata and the pace of Anelka and Sturridge down the wing. Ramires Ramires Ramires

disillusion: The strengths should be the attacking line which should cause you a lot of problems as you havent had the best defences in the league this season. Weaknesses are definately set-plays and I expect Cahill causing us some problems from them. I hope AVB and his team will spend some extra time on the training ground to solve the problem.

 

17.What do you think the final score will be when the teams play?

 

Mk Blue: A diplomatic 2-2 thriller.

Geezer: I never make public predictions on scores but I do know this will be a very tough game for us to win

Englishman: I have to say Chelsea win but a 0-0 or 1-1 wouldn't be a shock.

TheWestwayWonder: 2-1. Cahill, Mata, and Anelka to score.

disillusion: 3-1 at the bridge. 1-1 in Carling cup at Goodison.

 

18.Where do you think both teams will finish this season?

 

Mk Blue: Really like Moyes so I'm plumping for 6th

Too superstitious to make a Chelsea prediction, but after seeing 3 of them avoiding relegation still gives me a thrill.

Geezer: As long as we finish above both sets of mancs and you finish above the red side of your city I think we'll all be happy

Englishman: Chelsea 2nd or 3rd, Everton 6th or 7th.

TheWestwayWonder: I hope and think we will be first, and I think Everton will finish 8th or higher.

disillusion: Top two finish in the league will be fine by me. I expect Everton to finish the season as they always do and finish 7th-8th.

 

Thanks to all the guys over there, so many people responded, a freindly bunch

[pete0]

The powers above playing it safe this week, giving us M. Jones to ref. I had no recollection of him reffing us before(imo the least i remember who a referee is the better, as it means they have done their job properly and haven't given me a reason to remember). Quick scan shows 3 games last season and one the season before. Villa H(ref was shit this game, however gave us our first pen of the season) and A, Spurs A and Wolves A. In the other 3 games ref was fair with the really bad thing being we should have done better result wise in all them games.

[GoodisonRoad]

The powers above playing it safe this week, giving us M. Jones to ref. I had no recollection of him reffing us before(imo the least i remember who a referee is the better, as it means they have done their job properly and haven't given me a reason to remember). Quick scan shows 3 games last season and one the season before. Villa H(ref was shit this game, however gave us our first pen of the season) and A, Spurs A and Wolves A. In the other 3 games ref was fair with the really bad thing being we should have done better result wise in all them games.

 

Didnt we beat Wolves 3-0? On the Subject of Referee's, i see Atkinson isn't being Demoted this week?http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/10/merseyside-derby-referee-martin-atkinson?newsfeed=true

Edited October 10, 2011 by GoodisonRoad

[pete0]

 

Didnt we beat Wolves 3-0? On the Subject of Referee's, i see Atkinson isn't being Demoted this week?http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/oct/10/merseyside-derby-referee-martin-atkinson?newsfeed=true

The game was the season before, 0-0.

[Redside]

I would stick with the team that played in the Derby but change Osman for Drenthe

 

Then i can see you get something from this game, Chelsea have looked a little suspect at the back at times.

Edited October 11, 2011 by Redside

[drs08]

Am I on the wrong forum? there's a city supporter and a red nose on our forum talking about EfC games?

 

I think someone needs to get a job, if they have enough time to split it for other club forums!!!

[drs08]

and yeah yeah I appreciate anyone can talk about football in a friendly manner but I'm giving you both a cos if Atkinson can do it, so can I!!!

[The Beard]

We will play a similar line up as at Man City, play the same way tactically and end up with the same result. My previously tone of optimism optimism optimism has suddenly eased off. Here's hoping I am completely wrong.