BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 If we win this, it will be five wins in the last six in all competitions. That's a bit more like the real Chelsea, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Despite Torres's good performance yesterday, definitely still want Ba to start here. Do not want to take the risk with Torres as he may end up playing rubbish again! We know what we'll get from Ba on Sunday and it's needed especially Sunderland are likely to react in a positive manner after PDC's appointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backstreet09 499 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I hope the prominent win yesterday has made us better. Would be sweet to follow it up with another solid win against Sunderland. Some more goals from Torres perhaps ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 If we win this, it will be five wins in the last six in all competitions. That's a bit more like the real Chelsea, isn't it? About fucking time! Let's trah em I hope the prominent win yesterday has made us better. Would be sweet to follow it up with another solid win against Sunderland. Some more goals from Torres perhaps ? After calculation the probability for a repeat is approx. 0.00000000000000000000000000001% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mak 4,459 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have a really, really bad feeling that Mignolet is going to have the game of his life.It just feels like one of those games...like stupid Ben Foster against WBA, playing a stormer against us on his customary one game a season where he morphs into fucking Gianluigi Buffon.We need to score before half-time, otherwise I'll be worried... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpool 3 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Chelsea vs SunderlandPRE-MATCH DISCUSSION AND LIVE CHATBarclays Premier League7th April, Sunday 2013Stamford Bridge15:00 Kick Off (UK time)waiting to see black cats to be thrashed harshly by mighty blues........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 534 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 hoping for CechAzpi-----Ivanovic-----Luiz-----Bertrand----------Mikel----------Ramires-----------Oscar--------Mata---------Hazard-------------------------Ba----------------------and in the 2nd half Lamps for Rambo, Torres for Ba and Moses for Mata with Oscar moving into the middlesound like a plan>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpool 3 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 waiting to seee blues tharsing those f***ing black cats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Hope we give that Moussolini-loving di Cuntio the welcome he deserves. We can play the 2nd team in Moscow and the first in our next two league games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert 130 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Despite Torres's good performance yesterday, definitely still want Ba to start here. Do not want to take the risk with Torres as he may end up playing rubbish again! We know what we'll get from Ba on Sunday and it's needed especially Sunderland are likely to react in a positive manner after PDC's appointment.Here is an interesting analysis of Ba's performance. http://blog.squawka.com/2013/04/05/was-demba-ba-better-at-newcastle-than-chelsea/201304056964? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Here is an interesting analysis of Ba's performance. http://blog.squawka.com/2013/04/05/was-demba-ba-better-at-newcastle-than-chelsea/201304056964?So Rafa made Ba somewhat more consistent although moderately underwhelming? Nice job he did then .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert 130 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Chelsea is stronger in management, player skills and momentum and should win. But Sunderland will get a boost from their new manager. One of Chelsea's weaknesses is occasional lack of focus and concentration against teams in the lower end of the table e.g. QPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Here is an interesting analysis of Ba's performance. http://blog.squawka.com/2013/04/05/was-demba-ba-better-at-newcastle-than-chelsea/201304056964?Yeah...I'm sure if there is one on Torres, most of the performance scores would be 0 or in the negatives!And really, such numbers and figures are pointless. The context and factors on why the scores were high and/or low weren't even explained! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert 130 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 So Rafa made Ba somewhat more consistent although moderately underwhelming?Nice job he did then ....Rafa didn't buy any of the players for the Chelsea squad - he works with what he is given. Hopefully, when he gets a new 5 year contract he will recommend that the club get rid of the deadwood and bring in two more genuine strikers, a genuine winger, a replacement for Terry and a hard tackling dynamic midfielder. Then he will drill the squad in zonal marking and alternative attacking formations that will make better use of the skills of a Torres or Ba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 CechAzpilicueta Ivanovic Luiz BertrandMikel RamiresOscar Mata HazardBa The same team that faced United (Bertrand for Cole) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Rafa didn't buy any of the players for the Chelsea squad - he works with what he is given. Hopefully, when he gets a new 5 year contract he will recommend that the club get rid of the deadwood and bring in two more genuine strikers, a genuine winger, a replacement for Terry and a hard tackling dynamic midfielder. Then he will drill the squad in zonal marking and alternative attacking formations that will make better use of the skills of a Torres or Ba. Ok sure. So the performances is all because of squad deadwood and has nothing to do with Rafa? I feel you ignore the psychological/motivational aspect here. He might be a good manager but I do not see him succeeding here. If a leader has no followers - its game over - in companies and also in football teams. Also, an adaptation of 5 new key players to make Chelsea a good tactical fit for Rafa is putting the carriage before the horse imo. I am not a hater, but i fail to see the logic. The only way this sounds rational is if you - ive seen you post really sensible stuff as well - are foremost a Rafa fan instead of a Chelsea fan. Which is ok for me, just don't call others with a heart for the blue haters because of it, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I hate to be the pessimist here, but have we ever won three games on the trot under Benitez? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Isn't Fletcher out for the season? Just have Sessignon(sp?) to worry about and Johnson...Should be a 3-0 victory - we need an early goal to crush their spirit, followed by another at half time, then just after restart...Then rest a few players I love coulda, woulda, shoulda scenarios But - we CAN and WILL win this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Despite Torres's good performance yesterday, definitely still want Ba to start here. Do not want to take the risk with Torres as he may end up playing rubbish again! We know what we'll get from Ba on Sunday and it's needed especially Sunderland are likely to react in a positive manner after PDC's appointment.Not only that but Torres has to play in the return leg in Moscow because Ba is cup-tied. It will be Ba. It doesn't matter too much. We should win this game no matter the starting XI. My only worry is that if we win, Di Canio might try to deflect criticism of his management style by invading Poland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 I hate to be the pessimist here, but have we ever won three games on the trot under Benitez? You're obviously suffering from a short term memory loss. In all competitions:6-1 win vs Nordsjaelland3-1 win vs Sunderland3-1 win vs Monterrey5-1 win vs Leeds8-0 win vs Villa1-0 win vs Norwich2-1 win vs Everton4-1 win vs Wigan1-0 win vs Sparta Prague4-0 win vs BrentfordIn the league:3-1 win vs Sunderland8-0 win vs Villa1-0 win vs Norwich2-1 win vs Everton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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