Portsmouth 0-1 Chelsea

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Portsmouth vs Chelsea FC

16 July - Friendly - 1500 BST kick-off

:cfc: MATCH CHAT HERE :cfc:

[Steve 10,227]

I will be in Canada for this, hope I can watch it...

[Term-X 7,891]

The only big stars who played against Ajax last season were Essien & Mikel. Although it should be good to see the youngsters anyway, hopefully Sturridge will start again.

[TomCFC 356]

Will be interesting to see what lineup AVB chooses - hopefully the youth with some new signings.

[magic weeds 446]

yes, with a lot of youth reporting to training today, hope AVB will analyse them thouroughly and see what they have to offer.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

@TX - that was because of the World Cup. We should see a fair amount of experienced players... probably with four or five of the youngsters?

Hilario

Ferreira - Bruma - Ivanovic - Bertrand

Mikel - Josh - Lampard ©

Sturridge - Torres - Kakuta

I'm not saying that will be the team, but certainly a few youngsters in the squad.

[Term-X 7,891]

Legally.. AVB and the players can smoke ganja in the dugout.

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Play Delac in goal, and watch them facepalm as they witness the awesomeness they wasted all of last year.

Muahahahaha!

[Term-X 7,891]

@TX - that was because of the World Cup. We should see a fair amount of experienced players... probably with four or five of the youngsters?

Hilario

Ferreira - Bruma - Ivanovic - Bertrand

Mikel - Josh - Lampard ©

Sturridge - Torres - Kakuta

I'm not saying that will be the team, but certainly a few youngsters in the squad.

I would imagine Gourlay wants the bigger names rested for the asia tour.

[magic weeds 446]

I would imagine Gourlay wants the bigger names rested for the asia tour.

Luís André de Pina Cabral e Villas-Boas is the only big name we should be having at the club, so all the other players should be present at any given time. But I know what you mean TX. :eyebrows:

[TomCFC 356]

I'd like to see Torres given a decent chance to get back into form with these friendlies.

[magic weeds 446]

I'd like to see Torres given a decent chance to get back into form with these friendlies.

^^^This

[Peace. 4,352]

@TX - that was because of the World Cup. We should see a fair amount of experienced players... probably with four or five of the youngsters?

Hilario

Ferreira - Bruma - Ivanovic - Bertrand

Mikel - Josh - Lampard ©

Sturridge - Torres - Kakuta

I'm not saying that will be the team, but certainly a few youngsters in the squad.

Bruma isn't in Germany ?

[Domino- 116]

I hope by then to have new additions

[Domino- 116]

@TX - that was because of the World Cup. We should see a fair amount of experienced players... probably with four or five of the youngsters?

Hilario

Ferreira - Bruma - Ivanovic - Bertrand

Mikel - Josh - Lampard ©

Sturridge - Torres - Kakuta

I'm not saying that will be the team, but certainly a few youngsters in the squad.

Bruma did not go there in Hamburg ?

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

Vitesse website says Villas-Boas has cancelled the match because he doesn't want the team playing so early in pre-season or something.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

"Chelsea FC has the friendly match against Vitesse canceled. The Arnhem, the London club on Saturday, July 9th in GelreDome received. With the appointment of André Villas-Boas is Chelsea's training program has changed. The new coach on July 9 considered too early for a trip to the Netherlands and a game at this level. Chelsea has been excused, and promised in the future yet to come to Arnhem. This date is not yet known. Vitesse has sought for another club on July 9 as an opponent to find, but unfortunately failed. Managing director Paul van der Kraan: "Vitesse is only confronted with the facts over the weekend. It's too late to have an opponent of stature on the come up. It is a matter of force majeure, especially for our fans have unpleasant consequences. We have gone to great lengths to organize this competition, because our season ticket holders were offered a bonus this game. They will be compensated. Purchasers of day tickets can get their money back. A big disappointment ".

[TomCFC 356]

Disappointing but fair enough - good to see AVB is in control.