Sidzeret

I reckon the HG rule doesn't apply to CL. Too lazy to Google for confirmation.

CAHILL CAHILL Next please.

He needs to be consistent with his performances. Last season he was suspended or suffering from terrible form when we needed his energy and legs, towards the end of the season even though he had a pretty good start to the season.

Finally we have got a full-back who can put in world class crosses. Something that we lacked for quite some time at both wings. We could see a lot of assists from this guy with Costa heading in his crosses. ?

He is anything but a leader of men, but v.Gaal was out of options if he wanted to pick a captain who is a nailed on starter. v. Persie is captain material but probably didn't want others to think he's showing favouritism. Bad choice altogether.

That was fast, like always. ?

Funny when he tried a cheeky pass into the box when he could have taken the shot on. Need to get the last of that Barca shit off him and he's golden.

Strong both offensively and defensively with great balance in midfield. Lots of positives from this game. Couldn't have asked for anything better in a pre season game. Now let's take the positive vibes to Burnley and get those 3 points.

C'mon lads, lets do this. Buzzing for the start of the new season.

Wiziwig( Sopcast) or Chelsea TV- Which has got the better quality?

If shit kits means success, Liverpool would've won the double last season Damn, their kits are ugly.

Lol.Horny fuckers are always cheerful, Tom

*clap*

Spurs, Arsenal, Liverpool, United, Barcelona,.....thundercunts, all of 'em. Yes, a poll will be nice in this thread.

I really liked that FK routine in Turkey where Branna scored on the rebound. 3 days into training and he was on fire. I think him and Cesc should share the set-piece responsibilities. Any GK would have a hard time trying to anticipate whether it's going to be the perfectly placed kick from Cesc or the thunderbolt from Schurrle when both are standing over the free-kick.

PL loan is perfect for the lad. He could come back strong and easily displace Mikel and Romeu next season. Like Skipper said, he'd learn a lot under Matic. Hope Dyche gives him some decent game time and make him work on his game like Zola did.

Double

I know. I was just joking. ?

Arsene Wenger

Jose will be loving that. Think he'll start at Turf Moore.

First game in front of home supporters. The result do matter. 3-0 with goals from Costa, Hazard and Fabrega will be perfect. Gutted Didier is going to miss out. Ktbffh

This guy scored against us. Just buy him, already.? On a serious note, he is the best option out there for a 2nd choice striker bar Chic Hernandez

It looks good on paper but it'll take much more effort to implement that system, especially the defensive side. Mourinho, being Mourinho is not going to ease on the defensive aspect. But if he can work it out, I reckon it'll work out. Anyways 3-CB formation is the trendy thing to do because of v.Gaal and Jose won't play that just because of that.

Double post

He used the 3-CB formations only when we were a goal down and were struggling to get back at the opponents. Also in such formations, we used wingers instead of actual wing-backs and compromised a lot on our defense at the flanks.I'd be surprised if Jose starts with a 3-X-X formation.