Closed Everton v Chelsea

[Billy. 2,742]

Stuff like this dont bother me atm, we got a great back up keeper

[the wes 7,212]

I hope mourinho unleash zouma for lukaku

[Kieran. 6,317]

Stuff like this dont bother me atm, we got a great back up keeper

We do, but our backup's backup is Blackman so fingers crossed that he comes back fast.

[Billy. 2,742]

We do, but our backup's backup is Blackman so fingers crossed that he comes back fast.

Asmir Begović

[Essien19 1,415]

LOL at people wanting Hazard and Cesc dropped. I admit the latter should be drop but we have nobody who can provide their creativity.

Ivanoshit being dropped would takes us to another level though.

Show some goddamn respect towards Branislav Ivanovic, he is still one of us and a legend!

Complaining about his performances and constructive explanation is fair enough, but that's it.

It's annoying enough to deal with the supporters of other football clubs, really don't need this shit within the club.

[Billy. 2,742]

Show some goddamn respect towards Branislav Ivanovic, he is still one of us and a legend!

Complaining about his performances and constructive explanation is fair enough, but that's it.

It's annoying enough to deal with the supporters of other football clubs, really don't need this shit within the club.

The word legend gets thrown around way to easy its unreal, He is far from a legend, he will always be a Chelsea great but not a legend.

Also he has been poor for nearly two seasons now, its only that Jose ran over his dog that he keeps getting picked.

[Essien19 1,415]

The word legend gets thrown around way to easy its unreal, He is far from a legend, he will always be a Chelsea great but not a legend.

Also he has been poor for nearly two seasons now, its only that Jose ran over his dog that he keeps getting picked.

Since 2008 at the Club and still counting.

For me he has matured into a great player and likable person here, there are so many good memories about him, absolutely loving it.

Yes, maybe in this case the word "legend" is not appropriate for you, fair enough.

I think last season his performances weren't that bad, but this season it doesn't look so good.

But as Jose Mourinho said himself, football is a team game and you have 11 players on the pitch.

Comparing only numbers isn't enough for a complete assessment!

We always have to repeat the same thing when we speak about Ivanovic:

Who should have replaced him?

Luis left and Baba is inexperienced in the league and hasn't been fully fit yet, yes, maybe against Everton for the first time he will be ready,

we'll see.

[Gappy 130]

I'm pretty sure that Ivanovic and Cecs will be our first XI

Second half Falcaa for Willian and Zouma will on the bench

Hope I'm wrong

[ZOS 580]

bench Ivanovic or abandon any hope left to defend the title ... if he doesn't I'm gonna loose it

[Gilvorak 3,734]

To be honest I just don't see how we can win this game.

Both defenders & forwards are woefully out of form. Even if we score an early goal, no way our defence holds Everton out. Factor in the energy that will be surging through Goodison with everyone from the owner to tea lady feeling slighted by us it seems nigh on impossible to win.

It's going to take a one man show from one of our star players to win this game & the only one capable of it hasn't put in a truly great performance since he won the PoTY awards.

Replica of this on Saturday please.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

LOOL now its impossible for us to beat Everton! only on this forum you can see such comments!

[Special Juan 27,599]

We will concede and I actually think we will create little or nothing.

Can see the atmosphere being electric at Goodison, the Stones factor all in.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

We will concede and I actually think we will create little or nothing.

Can see the atmosphere being electric at Goodison, the Stones factor all in.

what makes you think we will create little or nothing?

I think it will be like last season, and become a very open game, Everton will not fear us and try to attack us, and leave the likes of Hazard, Costa and Pedro to run riot.

I think we will win 4-1 or 4-2

[Special Juan 27,599]

what makes you think we will create little or nothing?

I've spent the last few games bored watching our rinse and repeat play. Nothing in this game has me excited to a point I think anything will change.

[The Skipper 20,593]

what makes you think we will create little or nothing?

I think it will be like last season, and become a very open game, Everton will not fear us and try to attack us, and leave the likes of Hazard, Costa and Pedro to run riot.

I think we will win 4-1 or 4-2

You're being very oblivious to our current form. We struggled against Palace, WBA and Swansea. Everton can definitely cause problems if we struggled with the former.

[Pacquiao 1,834]

You're being very oblivious to our current form. We struggled against Palace, WBA and Swansea. Everton can definitely cause problems if we struggled with the former.

I have no doubt they will cause us problems but I think we will cause them many more problems

[Fernando 6,510]

I think if we don't have Ramires or Zouma in the middle it will be one crazy game.

So giving the shenanigans of our defense lets hope Mourinho does some reinforcement in the middle for this game.

I think Ivan would start and should be okay if we have Ramires or Zouma in the mid. The word is "should"

Of course I would love to see what Baba got but I doubt that will happen in this game.

[Stats 7,074]

I have no doubt they will cause us problems but I think we will cause them many more problems

You are right. I think there will be a lot of opportunites for Pedro and Willian. They will attack us. Baines is injured which is a huge blow for them. Galloway is injured too IIRC. Oviedo is 50/50 too and either way is very poor defensively. I am confident about this game. It is just about stopping them scoring. But I think we will create a lot of chances this game.