Tomo 21,751 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Tottenham scored 12 against them last season. 9-1 and 3-0. This season was 1-0 to Wigan and 0-0. The problem this season has been purely goals and considering last season, i think that's staggering. 103 goals last season and now we're only on 54 with 8 games left. We only failed to score in 1 game last season in the league, this season we've failed to score in 8 already. I don't get why this has happened tbh, especially after scoring 21 in our first 5. It has literally gone tits up since Wilkins left. We need to probably go back to 4-3-3, 4-5-1 and bring in a proper number 2. I wanted us to go to 4-4-2 but it clearly dosen't work so we need to go back to normal now, there's too much at stake now for us to be trying to accommodate players.Surely we'll get some goals in this. Surely....Think we should 'rest' (drop) Lampard, play 4-3-3 and add something different. Cech, Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Mikel, Benayoun, Kalou, Malouda, TorresKalou and Malouda can be chanced in a game like this and they were both good in the away game. Torres needs a goal, Banayoun adds creativity. I'd LOVE to see that team.Over confidence might have been a issue, we ended last season and started this hitting teams for 6,7 and 8, maybe the players got it into their head that they could have carried on doing that all season? Its only natural to get a bit complacent after a few thrashings, i remember when i played for a U14 side we won 4-0, 12-0, 6-1 then 7-0 we played the bottom side in the league at home turned up with the wrong mentality thinking we only need to turn up to dish out more, they scored a early goal defended for their lives and came away with a 1-0 and after that our season went tits up, it wasnt intended arrogance more natural complacency i honestly dont think our players responded to failing to score and win well after getting so use to it and its the same for Chelsea. I think this has contributed to our average season more than the Wilkins saga, complacency. How can a team that was sweeping all before them playing football weve never seen before to rigid and horrifically predictable in the space off less than half a year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteezy 39 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 3 - 1 Anelka, Lampard, N'Zogbia, RamiresBut i'd take a one-nil if Torres scored it! Kalou and Malouda can be chanced in a game like this and they were both good in the away game. Torres needs a goal, Banayoun adds creativity. I'd LOVE to see that team. Me too. Can't wait to see Benayoun and Torres together in a blue shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostas 1,468 Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Seeing as I don't care much about the result I'm all for any experimenting in either our line-up or our build-up play. Wouldn't mind if that meant that Kalou, Benayoun or even Bosingwa played up-front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodojojo 510 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Go 4-5-1 with Torres. Many don't want him to start the Man U game anyway, preferring to go back to 4-3-3 with Anelka, Malouda and Drogba. So why not go whole hog with a Torres-friendly formation and let's see if that kick-starts his Chelsea career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hysteria 159 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 "Torres WILL score" maybe if people stopped saying this it may happen Lol! i will try this, i has been saying that for a couple of games and nothings happens.We need to try something new in this match, i want Alex and Benayoun as starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I'll be happy with a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypt 241 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Its a must win game to be honest , where only 5 points ahead and we have to play spuds the way this season is going no points gap is comfortable , we need to secure a champions league spot and try again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5221 91 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 They are bottom of the PL and we are at home FFS, If we don't win this game we may aswell give up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diskoviolente 425 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Maybe Benayoun is the missing link for Torres. They know each others game inside out. I hope that both start against Wigan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCFC 357 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 F*** 8-0 and 6-0, I'll take 1-0 with a scrappy last minute winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I want a fucking big win Benayoun start with Torres and he will score his first goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetsajCFC 1,255 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 A win please, any will do.Deep inside me I wish for a comfortable win, great boost for the players, perhaps Torres can get a goal or two, as good a chance as it gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaChick 430 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 First time sitting in the Shed End, I'm so excited, I hope Benayoun and Torres get to play together. I want Torres and Anelka to start and leave Drogba on the bench. Lack of Kalou lately....not impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jteezy 39 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 ^ I'd also like Torres and Anelka to start since i'd rather Drogba rested for the mancs on Tuesday. Man united are too good a team to 'try' out Torres and Drogba together so i'd rather have Drogba fresh for Old Trafford with Anelka and/or Kalou to play aside him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCFC 45 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Might be an idea to start Benayoun with Torres tomorrow,might get him(Torres) scoring and will get Benayoun ready for Tuesday.Would also be a good idea to play Alex at some point tomorrow as well.Absolutely tharashed these lot last season,can't see neither am i expecting a repeat performance.1-0 will do me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YuriZhirkov 106 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fulham Broadway 17,319 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Yup 3 points however please.Official siteComplete Bunch of Clowns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono 791 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I would bench Lampard for either Benayoun or Mikel. He has to learn that he doesn't have a free ticket into the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I would bench Lampard for either Benayoun or Mikel. He has to learn that he doesn't have a free ticket into the team.I think out of anyone in the squad Frank would know that best. He works hard in warm ups and im sure he works hard in training. I think Frank is lacking some confidence at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 CechFerreira - Alex - Terry - ZhirkovMikelEssien - BenayounRamires - Anelka - Kalou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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