Shane 2,275 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. I follow a good bit of the Championship, and they're a poor side. They went 1-0 up last season and sat back with 11 men behind the ball, not the prettiest.Also, Bayern won 2-1 didn't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goemaere 131 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Moses maybe was our best player on pre-season games.Moses is in my XI to, but i don't think he was our best player but he was the one who suprised me the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roquila 1,335 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I am very comfy about this match, should be easy win... 4-0(De Bruyne, Hazard x2, Torres) my prediction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have a feeling Hull is going to come to the bridge and play open and leave gaps for us to get at them on counter great game to play eden oscar moses and lukaku... im soo pumped for this took the day off work to watch.. may not be in london but very dedicated :blue scalf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 it would be smart to start like this:Ivan,JT,Luiz,ColeRamirez.GinkelMata,Oscar,EdenLukakuIm jst wondring if Ginkel won't start because it might be too overwhelming. Jose might also wanna start Lampard for this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Fong 2,776 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Bit surprised everyone thinks Lukaku will start. My gut feeling, Torres will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjperdeath 2,226 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Honestly more worried about what Jose's going to wear. Man I miss that over coat ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Honestly more worried about what Jose's going to wear. Man I miss that over coat !It's august. He will probably wear a training kit like he did on preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 ^ 5-0? Not a chance. Hull have absolutely nothing to lose and yet have the chance of causing a major upset. They will go hammer and tongs at this game to prove themselves.Games on the opening day against newly-promoted sides have never been easy. Ever.West Brom at home 2010 Usually i would agree with what you said, but this Hull side are absolutely awful, their goal difference in the championship was single figure's, i still don't know how they got up. These could (quite easily) be another Derby 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bir_CFC 3,455 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 - Start of the season- Mou returns- My first game at SBLife is good Was going to be my first game at SB as well but so busy at work and couldn't get time off Have a blast mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 ---------------------------Cech---------------------------Ivanovic--------Luiz------------Terry--------Bertrand------------------Ramires-------Lampard--------------De Bruyne--------------Oscar-----------------Hazard----------------------------Ba-----------------------------Subs: Schwarzer, Cahill, Cole, MVG/Mikel, Schurrle, Mata, Lukaku.Found it hard picking out of these, which suggest's already what a strong squad we have compared to last time. The reason for my Lampard selection is Hull are likely to park the jumbo jet infront of their goal, these are the type of games even now that Lampard's running into the box can come in handy. If we get in a comfortable lead take Luiz off for Villa and United, rest Cole for the same reason and if for whatever reason things are not going our way, Lukaku off the bench.Torres in the stands, and hopefully that's where he will remain for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kojo 4,676 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I take it Azpi can't play then?CechIvanovic-Luiz-Terry-ColeRamires-MVGDe Bruyne-Mata-SchurrleBaI really like De Bruyne out right wing, as I think he does a very good job there, he connected there really well during pre season. I would like to give him another go at it, and if it doesn't work out then shot Moses on. I would start Schurrle first, then put Hazard on. And I would sub Lukaku on later in the game, let Ba do the damage and give the Hull defence problems, De Bruyne and Mata have a great cross on them, fly them into Ba and he will surely score his first goal of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duppy Conqueror 1,538 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 - Start of the season- Mou returns- My first game at SBLife is good Geoff Hurst was the manager in my first game ,we were playing in the second division(now called the championship) and Stamford Bridge had been sold to properly developers. We did beat Newcastle about 6-1 tho. I was 5 and only allowed in the East stand at home games and family stands at away games until I was 10 and could throw a good left hook. Hope you enjoy the experience,the bridge is too small for a club of our size now but it's still a beautiful and special home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 If we get no other forward in Ba should be number 1 with Lukaku as competition.Even if Ba doesn't score he can hold up play and bring other's in to it, and his movement is pretty good too, defenders cannot just ignore him and focus on the amigo's like they do with Torres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 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.. most see Moses as squad player. Kdb is unproven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopchop 68 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 CechIvan Cahill Terry Cole Rami Van GKDB Oscar Hazard LukakuI'd say there is a chance of Luiz and Mata starting in place of Cahill and Oscar, but I have a feeling neither of them got enough preseason minutes under Jose. Mata probably comes off the bench at some point though. To me it looks like Jose really likes Oscar and KDB. Also, I don't see how he could start anyone but Lukaku at center forward. It was pretty obvious in preseason that Lukaku can find the back of the net as well as help his teammates score. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzchap 8,966 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I follow a good bit of the Championship, and they're a poor side. They went 1-0 up last season and sat back with 11 men behind the ball, not the prettiest.Also, Bayern won 2-1 didn't they?Yeah but if they nick an early goal - we could be in trouble...If we score first - we will win - I'm confident of that...There's no easy games - look at Brentford last year and Swansea twice I'm just responding to the 5-0 to us comments - not gonna happen although I was there at the 8-0 villa game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea blue 615 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Find out the match officials in action for the opening matches of the Barclays Premier LeagueAnthony Taylor will take charge of Saturday's match between Arsenal and Aston VillaThe Select Group Match Officials appointments have been made for Barclays Premier League fixtures from 17-19 August 2013 and are as follows: Saturday 17 AugustLiverpool v Stoke City (12.45pm)Referee: Martin AtkinsonAssistants: P Kirkup, S LongFourth Official: L ProbertArsenal v Aston Villa (3pm)Referee: Anthony TaylorAssistants: H Lennard, M McDonoughFourth Official: A D'UrsoNorwich City v Everton (3pm)Referee: Michael OliverAssistants: J Brookes, A HallidayFourth Official: J AdcockSunderland v Fulham (3pm)Referee: Neil SwarbrickAssistants: J Collin, D EatonFourth Official: D CooteWest Bromwich Albion v Southampton (3pm)Referee: Kevin FriendAssistants: M Scholes, R GanfieldFourth Official: C FoyWest Ham United v Cardiff City (3pm)Referee: Howard WebbAssistants: M Mullarkey, D CannFourth Official: K StroudSwansea City v Manchester United (5.30pm)Referee: Phil DowdAssistants: G Beswick, D BryanFourth Official: L Mason Sunday 18 AugustCrystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur (1.30pm)Referee: Mark ClattenburgAssistants: S Child, S BeckFourth Official: M JonesChelsea v Hull City (4pm)Referee: Jonathan MossAssistants: S Burt, L BettsFourth Official: A Marriner Monday 19 AugustManchester City v Newcastle United (8pm)Referee: Andre MarrinerAssistants: S Ledger, P BankesFourth Official: P Dowd Wednesday 21 AugustChelsea v Aston Villa (7.45pm)Referee: Kevin FriendAssistants: G Beswick, J CollinFourth official: S Attwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoro 151 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Doubt Mata will start. He hasnt played much recently and was injured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyzz 711 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Geoff Hurst was the manager in my first game ,we were playing in the second division(now called the championship) and Stamford Bridge had been sold to properly developers. We did beat Newcastle about 6-1 tho. I was 5 and only allowed in the East stand at home games and family stands at away games until I was 10 and could throw a good left hook. Hope you enjoy the experience,the bridge is too small for a club of our size now but it's still a beautiful and special home.Wow thats pretty impressive. Have a lot of respect for all the lifelong chelsea supporters. I'll never forget my first game as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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