Closed Chelsea Vs Newcastle

[The Big Drog 1,110]

Bit disappointed with the line up. Obviously we are weakened with neither Marin or Moses being available, I imagine that once either can be picked then we won't see Bertrand on the flank.

The Meireles one isn't do surprising, hopefully he plays well, he will have to.

[coolhead23 1,146]

Is it me or does RDM makes strange decisions?

He can play Ramiers just after he was fit but cant give Mata a rest.

Mikel plays back to back in 4 days but Essien/Romeu doesnt get a sniff in the first 11.

Sturridge can still play wide, Oscar can get a start...

Today we start Mikel and Merieles in the double pivot with Ryan as the winger and a tired Mata teaming up with Hazard with this on the bench: Essien, Romeu, Lampard, Ramires, Oscar, Sturridge

.. hmm .. maybe i dont understand tactics it seems

[termninja 5,290]

No JT and Meireles is in the midfield...could go both ways, but I'm optimistic and there's not Tiote for them so let's see what happens. Will be a tough game.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Torres has to step it up. An early goal would be good.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

Shocking team selection. Counter attacking against this side without even having a go at them for a half is pathetic.

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

We are not going to win with this squad.

[bababoom 4,478]

Torres has to step it up. An early goal would be good.

Then we'll sit back for the rest of the game..

[Chelsea? 892]

So Mata and eden will have the task of beating that NC defense and create for a shaky FT9.

[mtowle182 79]

I think we can win with this lineup. Without question

[royg 96]

Looks like RDM is being more defensive and worried about cisse and ba. Maybe a good decision or maybe not, but im more concern about meireles in the pivot role.

[Jase 43,479]

I'm scared...

[Justin_3d 1,140]

People bitching already without the ball rolling....

[gary gordon 1,777]

2-1 us.. Hazard and Luiz to score..

[Spike 12,049]

I'm scared...

I think I'm in love with someone...wait...no, I'm just hungry. Manly men like ourselves don't feel emotions.

Chelsea 3

Newcastle 0

Fuck 'em.

[Jype 6,398]

No defenders on the bench, at least we are likely to see attacking substitutions.

[November33rd 84]

I love Bertrand put playing him on the wing is a terrible decision. And starting Mikel and Meireles as the mids is another bad choice. Really annoyed by RDM's selections.

Sturridge should be starting on the wing at least if he's not going to play at CF. Wonder if Romeu will ever play for us again.

[Milan 17,878]

RDM just speaking - Lampard on the bench to be fresh + he knows the opponent and his strengths but still Chelsea will be on the ptich to win the game.

[Milan 17,878]

Moses was just introduced to the Stamford Bridge and fans.