LeonDavis23 371 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I had the strangest fucking nightmare last night.We ended up losing to Basel 7-2 and for some reason beyond explanation Adebayor was playing for us. Just about the weirdest dream I've had.lol daheck?!? adebayor doesn't belong in ucl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Awesome. Game not televised in my area. You don't have fox sports 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,994 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 You don't have fox sports 2?Not that I can find, no.I have Fox Sports 1, my local Fox Sports, and FXX but not Fox Sports 2.I wish NBC could've bought the Champions League rights as well. They're WAY better than the awful Fox Sports guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,187 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd almost forgotten about Azpilicueta....that's bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 i also hope willian starts, weird how he wasn't in the squad for everton even though he travelled with the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara 15,149 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Mourinho already gave plenty of hints. He confirmed Oscar and Lampard and 4 under 22yo's. I'd bet my money in the U22 being Oscar, Hazard, Kevin and Marco. It could be André for Kevin which means that Willian isn't starting as we don't have U22 players in another zone of the pitch (in addition to Marco in the pivot, that is). The defense I'd go with Cahill and Luiz and I don't see Azpili starting. Don't know if he'll pick Eto'o or Torres either because who knows how fit Eto'o feels after his first match in EPL.Ramires told the Brazilian media that after his first EPL match he couldn't move for 1 day and his body was sore for another 2. And that's a guy in his early twenties... But please, not Ba. I can't with Ba and his offside affair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,187 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Ba or Torres would just totally deflate me. Eto'o please and KDB and/or Willian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yuvala 2,167 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 cech Azpi Luiz Terry Cole MVG Lamps KDB Oscar Hazard BaMy guess for tonight.Edit: oh wait.. 4 under 22s Jose said? well I'll change my prediction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not that I can find, no.I have Fox Sports 1, my local Fox Sports, and FXX but not Fox Sports 2.I wish NBC could've bought the Champions League rights as well. They're WAY better than the awful Fox Sports guys.Hmm they should all come together. My FS2 around where fox soccer used to be.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Sports_2Check that if you have directv, fios or dish network. Dont think its available on comcast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,994 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hmm they should all come together. My FS2 around where fox soccer used to be.http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Sports_2Check that if you have directv, fios or dish network. Dont think its available on comcast though.And guess what I have...Comcast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,156 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 (THE CODE'S NOT WORKING!)(Bring Oscar on as a sub)I was tempted to play Oscar since Oscar is amazing in Europe but I think this is a good game to give everyone a chance to play and it'll make them feel better since they are playing in a European tie.Play vs Basel should be a cruise in the park. We out to win this game quite comfortably (maybe about 3 goals). Azpilicueta hasn't go much game-time and he DESERVES to start. He was arguably our best in defence last year. Mata has to start since you would expect us to dominate ball possession in a game like this and Mata is perfect for these kind of situations, he is the master of unlocking defences with his awesome passing. Great chance for Willian to make his debut, a fairly weak team in a European tie, a game where he could get goals and assists. A good debut can give you lots of confidence!It's been a while since KDB played. Schwarzer well that was a bit weird and I don't really mind about this one much but.............uh........... I guess giving him his first UCL tie would make him happy (and the keeper's not gonna have too much to do in this game and Schwarzer IS a brilliant keeper). I expect three easy points from this game. MVG's a brilliant player and deserves to start in this game (huge fan of him already!). Essien's an experienced veteran who would provide cover. Both of 'em did a good job in the friendlies and have proved they are worthy of playing in this game. Ashley Cole struggled a bit vs Everton and tbf to him has received very little rest. At the age of 32 he's been playing a lot of games, maybe a little bit of rest tonight would help him, so we get a better game out of him v Fulham (hopefully!). Moreover, Bertrand's a good talent and it would help him improve since currently he's the successor to Chelsea's sacred and so famous LB position (all thanks to Cole). Would be nice to give Terry some rest to ahead of the tie vs Fulham (and Cahill-Luiz did SO well vs Bayern). Moreover, I'd like to see Cahill play.Your opinion and views on this post are welcome.Essien is not in the group stages squad so he will miss this game altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd like to see the 4-3-3 for this game. Something a tad different, over the usual formation.De Bruyne - Eto'o - WillianVan Ginkel - LampardMikelBertrand - Cahill - Terry - AzpilicuetaCech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonDavis23 371 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 since he was doing the pre-match presser, perhaps ba may start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I dont believe José will give up on 4-2-3-1 that easily...CechAzi-Luiz-Terry-BertrandLampard-MVGWillian-Oscar-HazardEto'o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,423 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd like to see the 4-3-3 for this game. Something a tad different, over the usual formation.De Bruyne - Eto'o - WillianVan Ginkel - LampardMikelBertrand - Cahill - Terry - AzpilicuetaCechI like that as well only thing is Mou said Oscar going to start today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I like that as well only thing is Mou said Oscar going to start todayWell that throws a very large spanner into my formation doesn't it? Who knows what Jose is thinking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I'd like to see the 4-3-3 for this game. Something a tad different, over the usual formation.De Bruyne - Eto'o - WillianVan Ginkel - LampardMikelBertrand - Cahill - Terry - AzpilicuetaCechWhere's the value in changing formation whilst the team are trying to learn a new system, right at the start of the season?Is this just a case of people panicking already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 12,049 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Where's the value in changing formation whilst the team are trying to learn a new system, right at the start of the season?Is this just a case of people panicking already?Well it's not like an incredible change is it? It's not like I've thrown down a 2-3-4-1 or something. The 4-2-3-1 is just a modified 4-3-3 anyway.No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJames 729 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 There is one but I don't feel like paying for the subscription.Anyways, I'll just follow the match on twitterI use the score and score center by ESPN for my iPhone, no subscriptions no fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,423 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I really hope MVG makes his champions league debut today that would be great for the lad.. He hasn't played enough for me after showing signs of being capable in a two deep midfielder role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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