Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 One instance in a half-dozen. We nearly lost to Wigan in 2005/06, and it took an absolute fluke from Drogba to beat Hull last time round. If the players have a good mindset heading into this game, then we'll win it 2-0 or 3-0, with a degree of comfort. Act as they did on multiple occasions last year against lesser teams and we'll struggle to sneak a 2-1.+ in 2007 we only just beat Birmingham with 3-2. Anyway, in my books one instance suffices to disprove "always". 5 instances hardly form a rule either. I am quite sure myself we won't win this too high but if Lamps is fully fit and Lukaku has his scoring boots on we can easily crush this 2nd tier defense by 5. + this Hull team is weaker than the one we beat in 2009. They got fuckin Nick Proschwitz who was not even good enough for SC Paderborn as a striker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig19 4 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 This is sure win I believe. What I'm not sure is, what score will end this game. I hope it's a total defeat to frighten them with fears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I didn't say they were the same people, but all the opinions being expressed about Moses took a very dramatic turn from extreme to the other in a very little time. I still think he's a great sub, but he just doesn't perform as well when he starts.And that's the main reasons Kevin starts in my lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goemaere 131 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Amazing how the general consensus about Moses has went from "shit player who we should sell to Everton for 7m" to "he should be a starter ahead of KDB" in under a month! It seems our opinions can only be on the extremes.. It is indeed ridiculous. KDB did way better than oscar and better than moses in general. And he had an extremly good season in Germany ( not that i expect people to have watched him before judging ofcourse.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Honestly I'd start Moses based on performances if we were to play a team that would try to carry the ball into our own half, but I'd rather expect a defensive-minded, stubborn Hull display, so less direct players might be more beneficial. KDBs crosses and through balls can unlock any defense and his shot could be useful, too. The same applies for Oscars slick dribbling. My gut says Mourinho will leave our direct wingers Schürrle and Moses on the bench for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjperdeath 2,226 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Whatever happens, a solid win could be useful in sending a message to the other clubs. we need to show that we mean business from the word go. In Mourinho's first EPL game we beat United with Gudjhonsen scoring the goal. We need to thump Hull and thump them hard. Though it will be hard, it isn't impossible with the quality of players we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanSnake 1,211 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 If it is true that our Spanish players aren't capable of playing in this game, then hopefully we can get to see the Belgian connection instead. For me Romelu has shown enough talent to be second striker (though should be first on threat alone but won't happen this season), and i think Kevin will add alot of attacking prowess in the center with Moses/Shurrle on the right allowing Hazard to free roam and create havic on the left - and maybe interchange with Kevin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 3-0 all goals in the first 20 minutes BANG!! we already have our sights on old trafford in 2 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 2-0 with goals from Marco van Ginkel and Eden Hazard.CALLED IT HERE FIRST, FOLKS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I'm pretty surprised none of you are giving Hull a chance...You don't get out of the Championship if you're a bad side... They can definitely make life difficult for us...First game or the season is a lottery - anything can happen...It will probably end up 1-1 or maybe 2-1 - I'm just being realistic.However if we do win by a huge margin - I will be shouting loudest - just think it's a little arrogant to underestimate our opposition, we could be guilty of doing what Bayern did - and look how that turned out. Somehow, I am surprised that you think Hull might give Chelsea a difficult game.First game against a newcomer, should be one sided affair, I feel.If I were you, I wouldn´t worry much. I see, 3 or 4 goals scored by Chelsea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjperdeath 2,226 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Somehow, I am surprised that you think Hull might give Chelsea a difficult game.First game against a newcomer, should be one sided affair, I feel.If I were you, I wouldn´t worry much. I see, 3 or 4 goals scored by Chelsea.Not always. they have a lot more to fight for. They'll give their 110%. the only way it can be a one sided affair is if the players treat it as a big game with vital 3 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Not always. they have a lot more to fight for. They'll give their 110%. the only way it can be a one sided affair is if the players treat it as a big game with vital 3 points.Of course, Chelsea have to treated as a game to accumulate 3 points. Are they not aiming to win the EPL title ?I see, two wins against Hull & Aston perhaps a draw against Manures would be fine. Chelsea needs to start well. As we all know, winning PL, it takes no more than 5-6 loses during the whole season. I am confident Jose is going to stress it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumps 284 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 mmm yeah. the EPL. ohhh baby.Can't wait. this game is so hard to call. My best bet would be Hull to go 1-0 up within 10 minutes then us to run out comfortable 4-1 winners.they will come out hard and play a good game. newly promoted, Vs a top team, they are going to be so up for it. but we've had a great pre season, so i cant see us losing it, but i can see Hull shaking us a bit.I hope KdB starts and I hope he's a huge part of our first team this season, he's been super impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 No worries here, comfortable win and some good performances from the new boys.Schurlle first scorer and us to win 3-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 2-0, KdB to score Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,145 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 The day Lukaku gets his first competitive Chelsea goal I will be so happy for him. Hope he can get it on Sunday. He dreamed of playing for Chelsea when he was younger and has made significant strides plus wanted to join us over many other clubs and has been patient and waited his time and now is ready to prove his worth this season. Really think he is going to surprise people this season. Beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Everyone here that goes to the game don't forget to sing Mourinho's name as loud as you can!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,145 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Watching the match preview on Sky Sports. Curbishley really does not have a clue. For a start he put Torres up and then when he debated on who might start up front he said he think he might get the edge over Ba and Schurrle but it is a hard one. Hello, Lukaku is not on loan anymore. He is a Chelsea player and he did not even mention his name. Bloody disrespectful. Weird though that he has Mikel to start on Sunday and even though I think Mikel will become an important part of Mourinho's plans I am unsure he will start this game. The analysis should have been from a Ray Wilkins type of person. Someone who actually watches us and looks at he new boys like MVG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyzz 711 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 - Start of the season- Mou returns- My first game at SBLife is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haranr 485 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 - Start of the season- Mou returns- My first game at SBLife is good Brilliant. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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