Closed Derby v Chelsea

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

Yeah, not sure how you can drop Drogba for no reason. Remy was unlucky he got injured when he did, but Drogba struggled earlier in the season and since then he's delivered everytime he's been called upon. I'd even go as far as to say that since Costa's return up until the first half of last match, Drogba was our most in-form striker.

[bethos1 802]

Can someone link the line-up? Can't see it for some reason

[Special Juan 27,104]

Suffocate what will be a very noisy crowd, get one mid point of the first half and dominate from that point. I fucking hate Steve McLaren and when I watched Boro v Derby on Saturday they were shocking Derby......that doesn't mean much tonight because it's their cup final, but that line up for me is far too strong for this Derby side.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

I am sorry if this was already posted. But Derby manager McLaren had some nice things to say about us:

http://www.espnfc.us/capital-one-cup/match/408976/derby-county-chelsea/preview

"At the moment they are the strongest. I can't see a weakness, we tried to find one and it lasted about five seconds,"

"They are the best team in the Premier League and in Europe. They have only lost one game and only lost it because they ran out of time (against Newcastle).

[drog.ba 239]

I wish we were the best team in Europe

[Madmax 9,219]

The Derby manager must not watch much football outside England. Just some mind games, I think.

[Polo7 3,496]

Erm maybe because Drogba has been playing well recently? So what if he retires? Remy think he is automatic 2nd choice here? If he wants to leave he can go but I doubt it, he is happy and he knows he will get his chance eventually if he is patience enough.

Who cares about the future starting, just about now.

So when Remy becomes crap because of lack of playing, then Drogba can come save us next season. Age is important. I rate Remy above Drogba. Given the same amount of playing time I think he would also score. Drogba cant run for shit.

[iceboy 992]

Feel bad for Remy.

Me too.

[drog.ba 239]

Pretty shit for Remy not to even be on the bench, but I doubt he's too fussed about playing against Derby. We could easily win this cup and I think Jose is targeting it to get some silverware earlier on.

[Barbara 15,149]

Pretty shit for Remy not to even be on the bench, but I doubt he's too fussed about playing against Derby. We could easily win this cup and I think Jose is targeting it to get some silverware earlier on.

you made me go back and re-read the lineup and bench I've read 3 times already. He IS on the bench...

[Thendo 1,088]

Pretty shit for Remy not to even be on the bench, but I doubt he's too fussed about playing against Derby. We could easily win this cup and I think Jose is targeting it to get some silverware earlier on.

Remy is on the bench actually, altough imo he deserves a start since he's been good evertime he's been subbed on.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Remy must have shagged Mourinho's daughter. Why would you play Drogba over Remy? Drogba will retire at the end of the season, Remy will be with us for another 3 or 4 years. No reason to keep starting Drogba.

Worth it

[Stats 6,982]

Pretty shit for Remy not to even be on the bench, but I doubt he's too fussed about playing against Derby. We could easily win this cup and I think Jose is targeting it to get some silverware earlier on.

He is on the bench. Either way I am really frustrated at the lack of appearances he is getting.

[Special Juan 27,104]

you made me go back and re-read the lineup and bench I've read 3 times already. He IS on the bench...

Too quick to key bash and squad bash without even reading properly.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,745]

Pretty shit for Remy not to even be on the bench, but I doubt he's too fussed about playing against Derby. We could easily win this cup and I think Jose is targeting it to get some silverware earlier on.

If he isn't then he should be. If he can't play against them, then who can he start against?

[lionsden 4,689]

Remy can't even start versus fecking derby in COC and people think Bamford has a chance to get games with us next season lol

[Polo7 3,496]

Remy can't even start versus fecking derby in COC and people think Bamford has a chance to get games with us next season lol

Its only because Drogba is playing REALLY well.

[lionsden 4,689]

Are you guys sure its Derby we are facing tonight and not Bayern munich. Even fabregas and hazard are starting ffs in december when players need to be rested and rotated as much as possible.