Stoke 1-1 Chelsea

[termninja 5,290]

It would be nice to start Mikel, and to give a chance to Benayoun later in the game. It would be a damn time for Torres to score. Those big slow Stoke defenders will eat his dust Besides, I'm getting tired of being mocked by my friends about Torres

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Cech

Ivanovic - Luiz - Terry - Cole

Ramires - Lampard - Essien - Zhirkov

Torres - Kalou

Looks good on paper & theory.

[Shane 2,275]

Too much emphasis is being put on his appearance. I was winning at poker once, wasn't smiling though.

I presume your talking about Kalou, and he's been playing well of late.

Ok, But if you want to talk about Poker, I suggest making a thread in general chat.

[Kieran. 6,317]

This is Stoke we're playing, why not give Kalou and Drogba a try? players that can play with each other maybe rather than wasting time on other combo's. Would love to us go back to the Sunderland performance team...

Anywho, need to watch out for those FK's Stoke like to score these last couple of games lol

Would like Drogba to start due to him helping out on Set pieces (in attack AND defence)

Drogba got 2 goals today, so him and Anelka our best strikers in the team atm... (going off goals and assists)

Kalou and Torres will come on in the 2nd half and both get 2 goals each, simples

Seeing as you're from Trinidad & Tobago (or have some Trini blood), you have to have a soft spot for Kenwyne Jones! My mom's from Trinidad so I find myself rooting for the T&T national team every chance I get (unless it's vs. USA).

I think we need to have Kalou and Torres starting again. I had been wishing for a Kalou-Torres duo for weeks and I was pretty pleased with it vs. ManCity.

[Term-X 7,891]

I presume your talking about Kalou, and he's been playing well of late.

Ok, But if you want to talk about Poker, I suggest making a thread in general chat.

I was referring to Torres.

[Tomo 21,495]

Alex and Yossi will HAVE to play some part, they will be key against Utd, espeically Alex.

[MetsajCFC 1,251]

Benayoun played 20 mins for Israel. Hope to see him against Stoke, or atleast one of them. Given the fact that we'll need Alex at UCL against Manchester United (unless we do a Bosingwa-Ivan-Terry-Cole back four) I guess it's best to bench Terry or Luiz for Alex. I'd prefer benching Terry to give Luiz playing time and Alex some vital play time. Terry could use the rest for UCL fixture

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Pre-UCL defence? Ivanovic - Alex - Terry - Cole?

[TomCFC 356]

^

Might as well give Luiz a chance seeing as he's cup-tied for United.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Yes, but I'm thinking we shouldn't just throw Alex in at the deep end...

[milllz 43]

luiz--alex--terry--a.cole

[sLOVEnian Blue 74]

My lineup vs Stoke :

--------------------Cech---------------------

Bosingwa-----Alex-----Luiz-----A.Cole

Ramires----Mikel----Lamps---Zhirkov

----------------Torres--Anelka------------

I would rest Ivanovič, Terry, Essien & Drogba who could all play vs United. If Zhirkov plays well replace him around 70-75 minute and start him vs United, if not than Malouda starts vs United. I would also like to see Benayoun and Kalou in 2nd half.

My lineup vs United would be :

-------------------Cech-------------------------

Bosingwa-----Ivanovič-----Terry-----A.Cole

Ramires----Essien----Lamps---Zhirkov/FloMo

---------------Torres--Drogba/Anelka-------

[MetsajCFC 1,251]

My lineup vs Stoke :

--------------------Cech---------------------

Bosingwa-----Alex-----Luiz-----A.Cole

Ramires----Mikel----Lamps---Zhirkov

----------------Torres--Anelka------------

I would rest Ivanovič, Terry, Essien & Drogba who could all play vs United. If Zhirkov plays well replace him around 70-75 minute and start him vs United, if not than Malouda starts vs United. I would also like to see Benayoun and Kalou in 2nd half.

My lineup vs United would be :

-------------------Cech-------------------------

Bosingwa-----Ivanovič-----Terry-----A.Cole

Ramires----Essien----Lamps---Zhirkov/FloMo

---------------Torres--Drogba/Anelka-------

I agree with you in all but one point. I believe we need to start Ivanovic at RB against Utd and Alex at CB unless Alex isn't fit enough/plays bad.

[JwhPotter 0]

Yo Chelsea, Stoke fan here.

How you feeling about the game Sat? I hope we can finally get a result against u although it will be a very tough game but i think it will be entertaining. Just hope there isnt a last minute goal again, unless its for us

[Steve 10,227]

Yo Chelsea, Stoke fan here.

How you feeling about the game Sat? I hope we can finally get a result against u although it will be a very tough game but i think it will be entertaining. Just hope there isnt a last minute goal again, unless its for us

Hello mate, welcome to the forum! I was at the away game last season. Was mental when we scored in the last minute. Was my Birthday that day so they were just giving me a late present so forgive them

Would you be interested in answering some questions about our upcoming game on the weekend for our main website?

[JwhPotter 0]

Yea can do... Wat do i do?

[Steve 10,227]

Yea can do... Wat do i do?

I will send you a private message a bit later on is that ok?

[steve5221 91]

We should play Luiz at left back for this game and rest Cole for next week. Also bring Mikel in to cover the centre halves at the expense of Essien....

go 4-4-2 with Zikhov being busy on the left and Ramires right....Torres and Drogba up front.....PLEASE NO MALOUDA......

[Tortilla9 390]

We should play Luiz at left back for this game and rest Cole for next week. Also bring Mikel in to cover the centre halves at the expense of Essien....

go 4-4-2 with Zikhov being busy on the left and Ramires right....Torres and Drogba up front.....PLEASE NO MALOUDA......

If you don't have Malouda in this game you might get him on Wed. Which is worse?

[termninja 5,290]

I'm not sure how fit Alex and Yossi are, but they should definitely play some part in this game. There probably won't be too much rotations (like usual) since every point is important now.