The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Replay set for Monday April 1st, 12:30.Away to Southampton on Saturday March 30th, 15:00.Two games in less than 48 hours The first leg of the next round of the Europa League would then be on the Thursday after that, and then on the Saturday after that we're facing Sunderland at home. 4 games in 7 days?????? Fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slam Dunk 1,442 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 ...And we thought last season's fixture congestion was bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,332 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Glad Saints is a 3pm but feel sorry for whoever booked trains, hotels etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Replay set for Monday April 1st, 12:30.Away to Southampton on Saturday March 30th, 15:00.Two games in less than 48 hours The first leg of the next round of the Europa League would then be on the Thursday after that, and then on the Saturday after that we're facing Sunderland at home. 4 games in 7 days?????? Fuck.We have to lose tomorrow night, it's that simple. Hearing Benitez talk about putting out a strong side tomorrow and wondering whether Steuea can live with our 'intensity' is mind-boggling and I hope it's just lip-service. Mufassir08, Peace. and Pizy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 We have to lose tomorrow night, it's that simple. Hearing Benitez talk about putting out a strong side tomorrow and wondering whether Steuea can live with our 'intensity' is mind-boggling and I hope it's just lip-service.I'm never going to say I want the team to lose because people pay their money and deserve a good night out more than anything, but the Southampton and Sunderland games will be tricky whilst the Man United game is obviously huge.It would be mightily helpful if we didn't have a game on the Thursday..... Even then it's going to be a massive ask for the squad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,492 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 FA #BunchofTwats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I can´t believe this. Who the hell is going to play in all those games ?I bet, the players must be just thrilled over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,948 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Play the weakest possible side tomorrow. This scheduling is fucking ridiculous. Possibly playing 4 games in 1 week? At the professional level that's extremely difficult I'd imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC-Lloydy 38 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Glad Saints is a 3pm but feel sorry for whoever booked trains, hotels etc.I'm going and staying, but we anticipated this and booked train tickets for the Saturday, and staying two nights until the Monday. Just means we can hit the bank holiday night on the beers!On the topic of this whole losing tomorrow night, I think I speak for a fair few when I say I never want Chelsea to lose, I can't believe some people on here are saying that. These players are getting paid fortunes to play football. I'd happily play two games in 48 hours for 10k. Strike, Bolt from the Blue and Fulham Broadway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Well, I am sure most of us would play two games in 48 hours for 10 thou. Who wouldn´t ?The question: Will you still be around after the two games ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I'm going and staying, but we anticipated this and booked train tickets for the Saturday, and staying two nights until the Monday. Just means we can hit the bank holiday night on the beers!On the topic of this whole losing tomorrow night, I think I speak for a fair few when I say I never want Chelsea to lose, I can't believe some people on here are saying that. These players are getting paid fortunes to play football. I'd happily play two games in 48 hours for 10k.It doesn't matter how much they earn. You have to take into account the rigours of professional football at the highest level, how much our players have already played this season, the small squad that we have and what qualifying for the Champions League means to our business model and players in the long-term. You're not looking at the bigger picture.When you take all of that into account the poxy Europa League is so far down the list of priorities it's practically worthless. Peace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 A tricky away league game at Southampton where we desperately need 3 points and we then have to play Man Utd(Man United!) in the FA Cup less than 2 days later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Armour 4,448 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hmm...Man Utd have an away game to Sunderland before the replay, but they have a bigger squad...We'll be playing at home though, making this a tough one to call.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,536 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 If only Mata had scored at the end all the fine and dandy..hopefully from the board and co realise small squad not a really good thing!Know its rare this happens but still injuries etc gana mean players gana have to play more then is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFC-Lloydy 38 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Well, I am sure most of us would play two games in 48 hours for 10 thou. Who wouldn´t ?The question: Will you still be around after the two games ?What you mean will I still be around after two games?It doesn't matter how much they earn. You have to take into account the rigours of professional football at the highest level, how much our players have already played this season, the small squad that we have and what qualifying for the Champions League means to our business model and players in the long-term. You're not looking at the bigger picture.When you take all of that into account the poxy Europa League is so far down the list of priorities it's practically worthless.I guess so, you're right, the squad is too small to be fighting on the usual four fronts, but this year there's been even more competitions. So I understand what you're saying.Roman, I am available to play for 10k though! Haa Styles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hmm...Man Utd have an away game to Sunderland before the replay, but they have a bigger squad...We'll be playing at home though, making this a tough one to call..Except utd have huge huge gap and can afford to throw points at Sunderland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byatt 0 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Am i the only one that thinks this fixture congestion is manageable??We should NEVER have to abandon any competitions because of a fixture pile up, we're all guilty of saying for years that we have the quality in our youth side, well now's the big chance to give these kids a chance to make a name for themselves... with the right mix of youth and experience who knows whats possible?? we all seem to forget where we've come from pre-Roman all too often... 10-15 years ago we'd have given an arm to be in a position like we are now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 we might as well play Baseball ...6 games a week there and sometimes 2 in a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 What you mean will I still be around after two games?I guess so, you're right, the squad is too small to be fighting on the usual four fronts, but this year there's been even more competitions. So I understand what you're saying.Roman, I am available to play for 10k though! HaaI just thought you might get all worn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,959 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Millwall are in the semis, the possibility of playing them is still alive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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