Chelsea 3-1 Norwich

[Styles 9,790]

I'd love to see McEachran, Oriol and Lukaku all get some minutes in this game.

[zolayes 14,489]

I'd love to see McEachran, Oriol and Lukaku all get some minutes in this game.

think Mata is more likely...could even start

[dodojojo 510]

Only concern is that he may not be match fit as Valencia are still in preseason mode/now striking...

[Domino- 116]

I think there's opportunity to debut Mata. Hardly anyone will be the new holder but I can see many Lukaku want to see in action either for short periods.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

What About Romeu And Lukaku?

[Duppy Conqueror 1,494]

How many games did it take Fergie to start having 100% confidence and faith in the youth. . . .right from the opening game of the season. Josh should have started ahead of lampard for the WBA game factoring Frank's dramatic drop in form. Fergie could have easily chickened out tonight and opt for their experienced and league's joint highest goal scorer last season (berbatov) instead of wellbeck against a superior opponent to WBA (spurs) but no He didn't and the faith he showed in the youngster(s) paid off.

he didn`t do that during the first two games of his career at the club tho.. i don`t recall Fergie bringing off an established player before half time of his home debut. AVB is still learning about what he has at his disposal...where as although Wellbeck,Cleverly etc may be relatively new players to outsiders looking in..Fergie has been able to see these kids grow through the ranks for many years,the gamble he is supposedly making isn`t as bold and brave as is being made out.

give AVB time is all Tomo asked.

[Fulham Broadway 16,832]

The youngsters that Ferguson plays, perform due to combination of historical past glories and sheer fear from the old red nosed bully. Two attributes that are not so prominent at SW6

With regard to Mr Mata, I am expecting an appearance in the second half...

[The Rising Sun 709]

Cracked up after seeing this....funniest chelsea related video ive seen in a whiile!! Enjoy!!

[BlueLion. 21,491]

What exactly has Lampard done positively this season?

And what's he done that's so bad? There have been far worse performers in Chelsea shirts so far this season, John Terry included.

[Chelsea? 892]

Hi lads, I'm new to the forum. Been supporting Chelsea all my life and I have to say that I'm disappointed with our start to the season so far. It's been way too flat and we've been playing too narrow. We have to get someone from centre midfield closer to Torres up the field and we need our wingers to stay wide and to stretch the play. I think we have to line up something like this:

Hilario

Bosingwa - Ivanovic - Terry - Cole

Mikel

Ramires - McEachran

Benayoun - Torres - Mata

Subs: Turnbull; Alex; Ferreira; Romeu; Lampard; Malouda; Drogba

wow in one post you get 6 reputation points. I've been here for weeks and battling to get 3 points. great post. But I think Anelka should start over Benayoun cause he has a better eye for goal. I would also start with Malouda simple because I wanna ease Mata into the side. but it would be important to get him some minutes against a new PL team at home. I would love to see Romeo and Lukaku play but I just don't see room in our line up

[zolayes 14,489]

have a sympathy rep ...but if you are a red sox fan ..i will take it back

[tnchelsea 79]

Hypothetically, I hope Josh, Lukaku, Benayoun get a run on the pitch. Realistically, Lampard, Anelka, Kalouda will start/subbed in

[Madmax 9,219]

Compare the number of passes Drogba receives inside the box in his 30 mins, and the number Torres receives in his 60. 3 against 0. Zero service to the man. Hopefully Mata will change that soon enough.

[dodojojo 510]

Depressing.

[Naked Mole Rat 437]

I hope Torres, Drogba and McEachran will start. Also wanna see Mata get 45 minutes and a few minutes for Lukaku as well.

[St Abramovich 175]

Really wanna see Mata before the International break.

[Chelsea? 892]

have a sympathy rep ...but if you are a red sox fan ..i will take it back

booo red sox :eyebrows:

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

I hope Mata, Lukaku, Romeu, Mceachran and Kakuta all get a run-out anyway possible. Hopefully we can bag 4 or something in the first half That will ease the pressure on them all if they come on.