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Post by Butch on Aug 11, 2018 9:45:00 GMT
Having tried and failed to buy a ticket for the game, I shall be relying on a decent stream. All being well the unofficials will be ready short after the final whistle.
My predicted team (not necessarily what I want) is:-
Kepa Azpi, Luiz, Rudiger,Alonso Fabregas,Jorginho,Kante Willian,Pedro Morara
I never predict scores,it will be interesting to see how the game compares with last season, where Huddersfield were intent on damage limitation. Worth mentioning that the oppo started strong last season with a couple of wins, before showing their true colours. They have made 7 summer signings which may bring issues with integration of the new players.
Plenty has been said about Chelsea and Sarrri has been carefully managing expectations. We need to find our scoring touch and the pressure is already on Morata after a poor pre-season, but I expect our team as a whole to function better than Mr Sarri is suggesting.
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Post by Butch on Aug 11, 2018 16:00:58 GMT
Kepa 6 Azpilicueta 6 Rudiger 7 Luiz 8* Star Man Alonso 7 Jorginho 7 Kante 7 Barkley 6 Pedro 8 Willian 7 Morata 6
Subs:
Loftus-Cheek 5 Hazard 7 Moses NA
Manager:
Sarri 8
Team Score: 7 (close to an 8)
Gripe of the day: I would have preferred to see CHO on the bench, but churlish to have any gripes today.
Positive of the day: Great collective effort.Considering the disrupted pre-season and so many changes from last season, this performance was the maximum we could have expected. The second half in particular was very enjoyable.
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Post by Butch on Aug 11, 2018 16:08:50 GMT
Antonio C advises CHO injured-so "gripeless"
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Post by Booday on Aug 11, 2018 16:17:48 GMT
Luiz not an 8 or star man for me. He was well protected by midfield but still runs out of position on ocassions. Seems to have lost some pace as well...was getting turned quite easily and couldnt keep up. Man of Match for me would be one of either Jorginho or Kante with special mention for Pedro and a sublime cameo from Hazard
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2018 16:17:57 GMT
I would have given Morata a 5. He was bloody awful.
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Post by Butch on Aug 11, 2018 16:22:06 GMT
Luiz not an 8 or star man for me. He was well protected by midfield but still runs out of position on ocassions. Seems to have lost some pace as well...was getting turned quite easily and couldnt keep up. Man of Match for me would be one of either Jorginho or Kante with special mention for Pedro and a sublime cameo from Hazard Luiz stepped up today-won most of his duals and his passing was just what was required...apart from his booking, he played well for 90 minutes. Jorgniho and Kante played much better in the second half when the whole team were on top imho .
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Post by Butch on Aug 11, 2018 16:23:08 GMT
I would have given Morata a 5. He was bloody awful. He held the ball up quite well especially in the first half and linked play quite nicely...still frustrating at times, but certainly not awful.
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Post by The original Midster on Aug 12, 2018 8:19:18 GMT
Still crying about Conte?! The club is right to have policy of 'hello. goodbye'. This is prime West London. Not fucking Merseyside.
The win looked very promising. That goon cunt you all like - Fabregash - was nowhere to be seen. Morata - Torres2 - is the problem. Apparently his missus had twins over the summer, so the support need to be gentle with him. Yeah right. 100k+ a week. To look like he is going to cry every time he is tackled. The preening cunt. Fuck him.
Tammy / giroud anyone - please step in.
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Post by Sir WInston Churchill on Aug 12, 2018 10:17:48 GMT
Do people all like Fab ? Whilst he is a decent bloke I think most think his better days are behind him.
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Post by Butch on Aug 12, 2018 11:05:16 GMT
Fabregas was great in his first season with us-since then he's steadily deteriorate to almost a liability-time for him to be off.
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Post by 25BC on Aug 12, 2018 11:05:19 GMT
Still crying about Conte?! The club is right to have policy of 'hello. goodbye'. This is prime West London. Not fucking Merseyside. The win looked very promising. That goon cunt you all like - Fabregash - was nowhere to be seen. Morata - Torres2 - is the problem. Apparently his missus had twins over the summer, so the support need to be gentle with him. Yeah right. 100k+ a week. To look like he is going to cry every time he is tackled. The preening cunt. Fuck him. Tammy / giroud anyone - please step in.
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Post by 25BC on Aug 12, 2018 11:06:06 GMT
lol
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Post by Midster on Aug 12, 2018 11:17:19 GMT
Strange that my views as a lifelong Chelsea fan are banned by the official site.
When was it that Dr Parkers Dogshit was last at a game? 1942? 1992? Put us straight.
But the smug left wing bastard holds the power. Banning me - proper Chelsea - for a start.
Then we have the hilarious fireman. The Corbynite fireman. If anyone doesn't represent Chelsea it's you mate.
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Post by tapas on Aug 12, 2018 11:19:36 GMT
Was the football really more attractive than what we were playing under Jose in 2014-15? That was fast and incisive.
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Post by Butch on Aug 12, 2018 11:22:29 GMT
Strange that my views as a lifelong Chelsea fan are banned by the official site. When was it that Dr Parkers Dogshit was last at a game? 1942? 1992? Put us straight. But the smug left wing bastard holds the power. Banning me - proper Chelsea - for a start. Then we have the hilarious fireman. The Corbynite fireman. If anyone doesn't represent Chelsea it's you mate. Midster-this may not carry anything like the volume of posters than CC, but I promise you the leftwingers will hold no sway...they are of course welcome to post, so long at it's not political propaganda
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