Closed Newcastle v Chelsea

[Special Juan 27,602]

Long journey, that. I've never been to the North-East before. I hope you and you kid have a good time and enjoy the game!

I'm based in the north east mate so it's not a big journey. I've booked to go via rail to avoid parking the car up, not only that I can have a drink

Last week Sunderland this week Newcastle......expensive do in all- But it's what you sacrifice for the team and son you love.

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

I'm based in the north east mate so it's not a big journey. I've booked to go via rail to avoid parking the car up, not only that I can have a drink

Last week Sunderland this week Newcastle......expensive do in all- But it's what you sacrifice for the team and son you love.

Enjoy! Bring The 3 Points!

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

I'm based in the north east mate so it's not a big journey. I've booked to go via rail to avoid parking the car up, not only that I can have a drink

Last week Sunderland this week Newcastle......expensive do in all- But it's what you sacrifice for the team and son you love.

Ah, I see. I don't know why I assumed you lived down south or something.

[zolayes 14,489]

I'm based in the north east mate so it's not a big journey. I've booked to go via rail to avoid parking the car up, not only that I can have a drink

Last week Sunderland this week Newcastle......expensive do in all- But it's what you sacrifice for the team and son you love.

when I was young the nearest top clubs to me were Newcastle and Preston N E .. usually went to St James' about 3 times a year

[illmatic 901]

For me i'd play (assuming Ake is out and Rambo is fit):

--------------Courtois-----------------

---Ivan-----Cahill----JT-----Azpi---

----------------Mikel-------------------

-------Ramires---------Oscar-------

-Willian----------------------Hazard-

----------------Costa------------------

Subs: Cech, Luis, Zouma, Fabregas, Schurrle, Remy, Drogba.

We need Ramires' legs and Mikel's shielding of the back 4 as others have said. And I thought that Fab looked far more in need of a rest than Oscar so i'd drop Oscar back into a 3 man midfield. I've always thought that he'd work well there.

Fabregas ready to come off the bench if we're in trouble for Oscar/Ramires. Everyone can have a proper rest in the week against Sporting.

This is not a good match to rotate to Cesc. He will have time to rest against Sporting.

[xPetrCechx 13,565]

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

This game should favour us for a few reasons. First, we are built to cope with playing two matches in a week, Newcastle aren't. Second, Tim Krul is out and has been a great shot stopper for them. I can't imagine a scenario where we won't score, its a question of whether we can keep the clean sheet streak alive.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

And Sammy Ameobi!

Coloccini should be back

[Viper22 2,418]

This is not a good match to rotate to Cesc. He will have time to rest against Sporting.

Fair. But I think we need Mikel & Ramires in a 3 man midfield without Matic. So assuming we keep our best wingers (Willian & Hazard) it's a straight shootout between Cesc and Oscar, and I think Oscar has looked less knackered and more effective recently. So I chose Oscar. Cesc would work too though.

[LAB 1,030]

With no Matic @ Newcastle away. Let's face it, it's our biggest test yet and possibly the whole season's.

Having said that i hope that Newcastle somehow forget how they're always up for it against us so that we can smash them, otherwise it's going to be very tough.

As for our Midfield i'd go with Oscar, Cesc, Rami, Willian, Eden and pray it's enough. Maybe save Mikel for second half.

[mannyfreshh 164]

Yes Matic is suspended and can be a really big blow. Newcastle is always tough team to play in St.James Park.

Pardew confirmed that Coloccini will be back for this match and also said that they need to threaten us because we look terrific. We(CHELSEA) are a great team who are strong and organised.

I expect a really tough match. City will play Everton and you never know. #agentLukaku.

I'm pretty confident that Everton will get crushed . We need to win at Newcastle

[Jase 43,479]

Mourinho's presser at 2pm UK time later today...

[Special Juan 27,602]

2-0 us....Hazard first scorer.

[Kendrick 339]

I got a feeling tomorrow we will understand just how much Matic is important for us.

This could turn out to be a very similar game to the one against Sunderland, but with Newcastle scoring at the other end. Mikel can completely ruin our offensive play.

If we will win this i'll probably be more happier than I was in any other win we had this season so far.

[lucio 5,418]

This makes me annoyed at ginkel , for running off. Don't expect another chance

[Viper22 2,418]

Draw

2-2

Costa

2-0 us....Hazard first scorer.

The master of hedging his bets .

[Special Juan 27,602]

The master of hedging his bets .

I have placed a bet on 2-2 and 2-0 at Coral too :blue scalf:

[Muzchap 8,966]

This makes me annoyed at ginkel , for running off. Don't expect another chance

He recovered from a potentially career ending injury and needed game time!

You think that MvG is the only say in where he plays? He's an employee! Plenty of people would have been involved in the decision making process. The decision makers believed we had enough to cover the position!

If any blame is to be apportioned - it's at the decision makers.

Please think before you post, it just makes you look stupid if you don't even understand how decisions about players are handled...