Yogic 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 .........................Given Carr-....... Talyor .......Boumsong............Babayaro ............Parker .............Emre Solano ..............................N'Zogbia .............Shearer............Owen Thats what I think Souness will put out. There are a few options, he can go in for a 4-5-1, but that would mean Sherar or Owen on the bench - he wont drop Owen after his Argentina performance and if Sherar is ok from the operation there is no way he would sit this one out either. So i think its a straight forward 4-4-2 with Solano and N'zogbia on the flanks. Luque and Dyer (dont know about his fitness) should be on the bench. Jose has a few injury problems on his hand, Essien is injured, Drogba is suspsnded and Crespo is injured too (or so it seems). --------------------------Cech ---Ferreria-----Gallas----------Terry---------Del horno --------------------------Maka -------Lampard----------------------Guddy ---Cole-------------------------------------------Duff --------------------------Crespo I think Crespo will shake off his injury with the 2nd International but the fact that he returns on Friday and the game is on Sat leaves a doubt over his start. IF he doesnt start we could see Cole get his first start at the Bridge. Essien has been injured for Ghana, im not sure about the extent of his injury but its on the lines of a hamstring issue (how ironic) - anyway - he is out so Guddy in MF Or he could pull a Geremi and play him since Guddy tends to be a tad unpredictable at times. Cole and Duff are certain starters with SwP on the bench instead of Robben. The rest of the team picks itself. - It will be interesting to have Parker back at the Bridge - I expect him to be the MOM for Newcastle. Score prediction - 2-0 or 3-1 to us. Lampard to score 1. Thoughts .. ?? Cheers Yogic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth Operator 10 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Isn't Taylor out for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 154 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Swap Taylor & Shearer with Bramble & Ameobi and I think you'll be right. I can see it being a close game tbh. Midfield will be a massive area, with 2 of the 3 best midfield pairings in direct opposition. Who ever wins that battle could prove to be the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1245 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Lampard is almost a dead cert to score (I might have a look at putting a bet on that one). I have to admit I'm not confident (not that I ever am away from home). I would have prefered to play Chelski before they lost a game than on the back of losing to Manure. We would pretty much have to have everyone on top of their game to win this one and I don't think Souness is capable of getting that out of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 154 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 If Carr is fit, I'd sooner have him than Ramage against Duff. Carr will have a good idea of how to stop him from his Ireland days in training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44935 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 We're gonna get humped like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21636 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 When was the last time we won at Stamford Bridge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBass 2652 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut 154 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 When was the last time we won at Stamford Bridge? 56567[/snapback] 95-96? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 2 of the 3 best midfield pairings in direct opposition. Who ever wins that battle could prove to be the key. 56518[/snapback] I mentioned that to a boro-supporting mate last week. I'd only swap Parker/Emre for Makelele/Lamps or Gerrard/Alonso in the PL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 (edited) Like ON says, swap Bramble for Taylor. Shearer will be interesting as I a) Dont know if he'll be ready and even if he is ready, I'm not sure he could do the full 90 after a hernia op - not even with his powers of recovery. Same goes for Carr I suppose although he's had longer to recuperate. Ramage should be on the bench for cover. We could drop nobby to RB if Carr runs out of steam and bring on Bowyer as RM. I know it's not his best position but Dyer looks doubtful and Milner is unavailable. There's always Brittain I suppose, but I think he'd get ripped against Chelsea and that wont do his confidence any good. Probably not the most ideal time to try him again, but there's always Chops instead of Ameobi?? Not a bad scoring record at the minute albeit at reserve level. Edited November 15, 2005 by maggiespaws Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Luque to start upfront? Could happen IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I think we'll probably keep it pretty close for alot of the game, like we did there last season, unfortunately its the part of the game Cheslki look to destroy us that will be the worry!!! I have no idea what the result will be but i certainly don't see us getting a caning, for some reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespaws 0 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Luque to start upfront? Could happen IMO. 56691[/snapback] It's possible, I agree. It's the same situation as Shearer and Carr though - depends on fitness. Certainly, if ready, he is an option. If both he and Shearer are available, I reckon Souness will start with Big Al and see how he gets on as he has established a partnership with Owen. Luque is an option to replace Al, but he's untried with Owen and it may be a bit too much of a gamble in a game like this. For this game, Ameobi may be the safer option. Still, he might through caution to the wind and try him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afternoonfix 0 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 i think we'll win 1-0 owen 67 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogic 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Chelsea V Newcastle Preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6682 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 When was the last time we won at Stamford Bridge? 56567[/snapback] 95-96? 56575[/snapback] Before that - I think it was something like 1986/87. Remember that we won 3-1 and that it was one of those years in the 80s when we were absolute shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21636 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 When was the last time we won at Stamford Bridge? 56567[/snapback] 95-96? 56575[/snapback] Before that - I think it was something like 1986/87. Remember that we won 3-1 and that it was one of those years in the 80s when we were absolute shite. 57153[/snapback] From .com: 86/87: Won 3-1 Thomas 2, Beardsley 87/88: Drew 2-2 Goddard, Wharton 92/93: Lost 1-2 Lee (League Cup) 93/94: Lost 0-1 No scorer 94/95: Drew 1-1 Hottiger 95/96: Lost 0-1 No scorer 95/96: Drew 1-1 Ferdinand (FA Cup) 96/97: Drew 1-1 Shearer 97/98: Lost 0-1 No scorer 98/99: Drew 1-1 Andersson 99/00: Lost 0-1 No scorer 00/01: Lost 1-3 Bassedas 01/02: Drew 1-1 Acuna 01/02: Lost 0-1 No scorer (League Cup) 02/03: Lost 0-3 No scorer 03/04: Lost 0-5 No scorer 04/05: Lost 0-4 No scorer Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We're due a win then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 21636 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We're due a win then 57360[/snapback] The optimistic viewpoint. The pessimistic viewpoint is Oh shit, we're doomed! The realistic viewpoint is somewhere nearer the pessimistic one I think - even Gemmill thinks we'll get gumped. My first trip to Stamford Bridge. Not only am I probably going to see a defeat, I'm paying nearly £50 for the privilege! Oh well you never know etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We're due a win then 57360[/snapback] The optimistic viewpoint. The pessimistic viewpoint is Oh shit, we're doomed! The realistic viewpoint is somewhere nearer the pessimistic one I think - even Gemmill thinks we'll get gumped. My first trip to Stamford Bridge. Not only am I probably going to see a defeat, I'm paying nearly £50 for the privilege! Oh well you never know etc.... 57364[/snapback] I never said we would win, just that we were due one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yogic 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 Some team news- Sherar and Luque are out. For us, Crespo didnt play Argies last game and wasent even on the bench, but he played V England and was not injured in that game - So I dont know what the deal is, some reports say he is injured and some say hes fit. Droba is fit but is suspended. Again, records show he has 4 yellows in the PL and 1 in the CL, so he cant really be suspended, but many sites and footy shows say he is suspended - its all too confusing. I think he will play. Del Horno is back to full fitness, Terry and Gallas are at CTB with Paulo on the right. Essien had a minor injury which he has reportedly shaken off and should play. Note - We have a very important Cl tie midweek, away, and keeping that in mind Jose 'might' pick the team accordingly. But I think we are sure to see cech ferreria terry gallas del horno maka lampard essien cole drogba duff Guddy might get a start in MF if Essien is still out. good luck Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieshandy 0 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Carr still out as well, Elliott on the bench then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holden McGroin 6599 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Carr still out as well, Elliott on the bench then 57449[/snapback] According to nufc.com Elliott isn't in the squad. Probably just a mistake though....I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7033 Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 given ramage babayaro bramble boumsong nzogbia nobby parker emre owen ameobi lets hope this is one of those 'big games' that ameobi actually seems to be arsed about playing in and that boumsong can go 90mins without falling over in the box at a crucial moment. fancy us to nick a draw or failing that at least to get a goal or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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