The Pre-Season Thread

[ruggedknot 105]

Looks like just about every player in the squad got a run-out . Probably proves that AVB was gauging the personnel , just as much as the fitness and is showing an open mind with giving every player of the extended squad a chance . Either way , good start for the AVB tenure .

The highlight from the match report :

Salomon Kalou's low drive cannoned back of the post

[Sheva. 5,373]

Gary Waddock (Wycombe manager) - "Chelsea have looked after us brilliantly and their manager has been excellent. I hope they benefitted from it as much as we have."

Good win!

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Torres scores....Today was a good day.

[Igi26 346]

Referee: Phil Dowd.

We are paying Phil now

[Term-X 7,891]

Torres & Drogba were not in the same team.. no surprises there.

[Kajo 176]

[termninja 5,290]

That was some goal from Yossi. I hope he doesn't get injured again.

So far:

Torres 2 goals, both came after Anelka's pass

Nice to see Rajkovic and Ivanovic playing together for my fav team

[bombayblue™ 55]

For those interested in pictures from yesterday's game

Getty Images

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Always rated Benayoun, even when at Scumpool, always thought he was there best player. That goal is just an example.

[Fulham Broadway 16,902]

The players tour of Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong later this month, means they will travel 19,091 miles during their pre-season preparations - the most of any Premier League club, ever.

By contrast, top-flight new boys Swansea will travel only 19 miles - playing away friendlies against Neath and Port Talbot. Theres lovely boyos

Hope all this shirt selling doesnt cost us in real games

[dave30 728]

Hope all this shirt selling doesnt cost us in real games

ow it could well do but the club wont be to fussed .

Always rated Benayoun, even when at Scumpool, always thought he was there best player. That goal is just an example.

i completely agree he should play more often for us ( especially in the cup ) he provides flashes of creativity in a otherwise unimaginative team .

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

Billy Clifford part of the squad to travel to Asia, instead of playing in the U20WC.

Edit: Chalobah also travelling.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Nice.. Will give the new management a chance to see his ability.

[Kostas 1,468]

That probably means no Kakuta or McEachran in Asia.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

That probably means no Kakuta or McEachran in Asia.

McEachran will be going to Asia. Kakuta will be playing in the U20s.

[Kostas 1,468]

I thought McEachran was also called for the U20s.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

I thought McEachran was also called for the U20s.

Nope, he'll be in Asia with Chelsea this summer. No idea why he's not playing for England though.

[Fulham Broadway 16,902]

Pre Season game against Celtic

http://www.espn.co.uk/football/sport/story/140046.html?CMP=OTC-RSS#

Really fancy this though it could turn into a Fear and Loathing Las Vegas road trip type scenario