Closed Chelsea v West Brom

[Special Juan 27,106]

A quick tempo to start with would be great.

[NishC300 1,865]

Got to get 3 points since there's a title game on Sunday. No need for changes except resting Oscar for Mata. According to the Physio Room it doesn't seem like Bertrand will be able to play. Also bringing on KDB if we are leading would be nice.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I doubt Oscar will get rested ahead of the international break, his rest game will probably be the West Ham game after his international exploits.

Cech

Iva JT Luiz Cole

Ramires Mikel

Willian Oscar Hazard

Eto'o

Team I'd like to see as well. Maybe Cahill in for Luiz but that's about it.

[iceboy 992]

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc22m

Mourinho reports that Torres is recovering well from injury so should be available after the international break. #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc22m

Mourinho says there are no other injury concerns apart from long-term casualty Marco van Ginkel. #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc20m

Mourinho says Eden Hazard is back in the squad and apologised to the manager and squad for missing a training session. #CFC

JM: "Eden #Hazard is selected. He apologized. It was a risk not to select him for the the last game."

JM confirms: "He lost his passport. It's over."

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc18m

Mourinho: 'I am very happy to meet Steve Clarke again. It will be a difficult game because he organises his teams well.' #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc17m

Mourinho says Clarke had a good experience with him at Chelsea, and after that he was probably more than an assistant coach. #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc15m

Mourinho: 'Every game Steve Clarke plays I wish he will win, but tomorrow that is not the case which is strange.' #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc14m

Mourinho says after Newcastle was the first time he was really angry with the players since he returned to Chelsea. #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc13m

Mourinho: 'I don't want to scare the players, I just want to influence their mentality and make them tougher.' #CFC

Chelsea FC ‏@chelseafc11m

Mourinho maintains that six clubs are still in the race to win the league title. #CFC

[Jase 43,479]

Here's two funny stats..

1. The 14 previous Premier League meetings between Chelsea and West Brom have seen a total of 13 managers take part (via Daily Mail).

2. John Gregory(QPR), Chris Hughton(Newcastle), Andre Villas-Boas(Chelsea), Mick McCarthy(Wolves), Roberto Di Matteo(Chelsea) and Paolo di Canio(Sunderland) have all been sacked following league defeats to West Brom.

[Hutcho 8,443]

Why does it say this game is on skys sports 2. It surely can't be if its on at 3.

[Jase 43,479]

Why does it say this game is on skys sports 2. It surely can't be if its on at 3.

Apologies. It's a mistake there. The game is indeed not on Sky Sports 2..

[Sheva. 5,373]

Willian and Hazard please. Closest we have to the kind of double threat on both wings that some of the best teams in Europe have.

[the Blues 11 19]

I hope we go with something like

Cech

Dave Cahill Terry Cole

Rami Oscar Mikel

Willian Mata Eto'o

[JamesGodfrey 87]

Tough game, but expecting us to get 3 points.

Cech

Azpi-Cahill-Terry-Bertrand

Rami-Mikel

Willian-Oscar-Hazard

Eto'o

[iceboy 992]

Tough game, but expecting us to get 3 points.

Cech

Azpi-Cahill-Terry-Bertrand

Rami-Mikel

Willian-Oscar-Hazard

Eto'o

Cole.

[JamesGodfrey 87]

Cole.

afraid not, he's been poor this season in my opinion. Ryan has been fantastic when called upon and offers us a lot more going forward, which lets face it were going to be the dominant force tomorrow at home.

[Jase 43,479]

Chelsea v West Brom Match Preview

[Magic Lamps 11,465]

Apologies. It's a mistake there. The game is indeed not on Sky Sports 2..

One question: The match report reads it is on BBC ONE, which is free tv,. Why should sky sports 2, which is pay tv I assume,broadcast the match,too ?

Edit: never mind, saw it is only on BBC ONE

Edit2:

Anyway, how are the broadcasting concessions spread in UK, when there are 2 pay-tv companies and one public tv corporation fighting for the rights. How much does it cost to be able to see every EPL and CL match u want ?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Apologies. It's a mistake there. The game is indeed not on Sky Sports 2..

Corrected on the main page. Thanks for the wrong info, Jay!

[Ze Mario 638]

Willian and Hazard please. Closest we have to the kind of double threat on both wings that some of the best teams in Europe have.

yes, hope our happy one play this Wizard together

so happy for willian get adapt quckly with BPL atmosphere

just watch him, scolari!

[Namika 922]

Cech

Azpi - Luiz - Terry - Bertrand

Mikel - Ramires

Willian - Mata - Hazard

Eto'o

I would like to see this team.

[Pizy 17,861]

I hate when we play early on Saturday. Like last week, if we lose I'm depressed for the rest of the weekend and don't want to watch any other football.

I'm gonna go ballistic if we lose. May put a hole through my tv.