CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Did AVB take Romeu with him when he left Cobham? I know he's still there but it seems he's disappeared completely when it comes to playing time. Or even appearing on the bench.Actually, I think he "disappeared" a few weeks before AVB left. In fact, he has hardly played a match since the turn of the year (I think coming on for the last 15mins or so against Man utd at home was the only time he featured for us in 2012!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Even more ridiculous considering they beat us 3-1 at the bridge...time for payback.All thanks to the kamikaze attacking towards the end.Also, we are the only team in the current Top 7 that have lost to Aston Villa. Embarrassing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 It was this game if I remembered correctly..one of my fav. Anelka goals! (Terrible quality) that was imense. First game Hiddink was in charge, if I remember correctly. What a finish by Anelka. He certainly was/is icecold infront of goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Perfect oppertunity to give Malouda, Oriol and Ferreira (if fit) a run-out to get others a rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcqkze_chelsea-7-1-aston-villa-goal-highli_sportHow I missed those dominant days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 CechFerreira - Cahill - Luiz - ColeEssienMeireles - LampardSturridge - Drogba - KalouResting Terry, Ramires, Torres and Mata for the Benfica home game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 CechFerreira - Cahill - Luiz - ColeEssienMeireles - LampardSturridge - Drogba - KalouResting Terry, Ramires, Torres and Mata for the Benfica home game.Good line up. Should do against this shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 CechFerreira - Cahill - Luiz - ColeEssienMeireles - LampardSturridge - Drogba - KalouResting Terry, Ramires, Torres and Mata for the Benfica home game.Not sure if Ferreira is capable of playing 2 straight games in 5 days especially after he went off with a cramp on Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 CechFerreira - Cahill - Luiz - ColeEssienMeireles - LampardSturridge - Drogba - KalouResting Terry, Ramires, Torres and Mata for the Benfica home game.I like that team for the circumstances. I think Malouda could play tho ahead of Kalou. Sturridge needs to play to regain some form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 This is so similar to 08/09 i actually think we'll winLet's hope the 08/09 will be followed by another 09/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,439 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I like that team for the circumstances. I think Malouda could play tho ahead of Kalou. Sturridge needs to play to regain some form.Malouda played pretty well against Leicester...will be interesting to see if he can replicate that form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Important we keep players fresh - Benfica is the more important game on Wednesday, but we could make changes and still win this game. Villa are looking very poor at the moment.CechBosingwa (no point pushing Ivanovic for this one if he isn't fully fit)CahillDavid LuizBertrandEssienLampardKalouMaloudaSturridgeDrogba (would prefer to see Lukaku but don't expect to)Very important to give Terry, Ashley Cole and Mata a rest. Should also keep Torres, Ramires and Mikel fresh for Benfica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmax 9,219 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Even more ridiculous considering they beat us 3-1 at the bridge...time for payback.How many times have we said that for Villa and Everton games over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSanti 290 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I guess I will be suprised once again with starting lineup, but I do like your style Roberto Bertrand should play, also Mata, Ramires and Luiz should get some rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Important we keep players fresh - Benfica is the more important game on Wednesday, but we could make changes and still win this game. Villa are looking very poor at the moment.CechBosingwa (no point pushing Ivanovic for this one if he isn't fully fit)CahillDavid LuizBertrandEssienLampardKalouMaloudaSturridgeDrogba (would prefer to see Lukaku but don't expect to)Very important to give Terry, Ashley Cole and Mata a rest. Should also keep Torres, Ramires and Mikel fresh for Benfica.Ramires is always fresh, no need to rest him. Other than that I pretty much agree on that lineup but I'd rather see Meireles over Malouda and if he's fit to play another match only a couple of days after the first leg against Benfica I would give good old Ferreira a start as well. If not, then we're going to have to put up with Bosingwa and not risk Ivanovic so soon after his injury to keep him available for more important games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 How many times have we said that for Villa and Everton games over the years Heres hoping they dont go one better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Surely something's got to give on Saturday...?Aston Villa's Last 8 PL Home Games:P8 W1 D2 L5That win came in their last home game and it was a 90th minute winner against Fulham.Chelsea's Last 8 PL Away Games:P8 W1 D4 L3The sole win came at Wolves with a late goal by Lampard and we have lost our last 3 away games.Chelsea's Record at Villa Park in Last 12 visits:P12 W1 D7 L4Even till now, I just cannot believe how awful that record is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robdog 2,084 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Chelsea's Record at Villa Park in Last 12 visits:P12 W1 D7 L4Even till now, I just cannot believe how awful that record is!Villa has been a decent side & that is probably why we don't have a nice record there. I am thinking this will change for the better in this next match, because we they are spirally downwards quickly. What I hope to see is a breather for Mata & some time on the pitch for Lukaku & Bertrand. Even w/ those guys, I am sure we can get the desired points that we so desperately need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Villa has been a decent side & that is probably why we don't have a nice record there. I am thinking this will change for the better in this next match, because we they are spirally downwards quickly. What I hope to see is a breather for Mata & some time on the pitch for Lukaku & Bertrand. Even w/ those guys, I am sure we can get the desired points that we so desperately need.Maybe but when you consider that we have a better record at places like Old Trafford, Highbury/Emirates, Anfield, it's just really baffling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 I think the record is mainly due to the fact that Oneil always knew how to play against the top four. Even Manchester utd's record against them is not great at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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