Chelski Chavs v Franco's Favourites

[Hazy2]

It’s a final so anything can happen. The only thing I’m worried about is Chelsea’s pace. But PSG had a lot of pace with far better players and look how that turned out.

If we can’t beat a team that are so far behind us in the league then we don’t deserve it.

This for me too. We are streets ahead of these in the league and are a better squad. Yes it will be out first appearance and every write up before the game will point that out but so fucking what? I can see us winning it and defending it next season - how many have done that. Certainly not our glorious neighbours

City all day. Scoring first is going to be very important. Sergio to ruin his move.

[Hazy2]

It’s a final so anything can happen. The only thing I’m worried about is Chelsea’s pace. But PSG had a lot of pace with far better players and look how that turned out.

If we can’t beat a team that are so far behind us in the league then we don’t deserve it.

This for me too. We are streets ahead of these in the league and are a better squad. Yes it will be out first appearance and every write up before the game will point that out but so fucking what? I can see us winning it and defending it next season - how many have done that. Certainly not our glorious neighbours

City all day. The level of our semi was higher, Scoring first is going to be very important. Sergio to ruin his move.

[BlueinBosnia]

It’s a final so anything can happen. The only thing I’m worried about is Chelsea’s pace. But PSG had a lot of pace with far better players and look how that turned out.

If we can’t beat a team that are so far behind us in the league then we don’t deserve it.

This for me too. We are streets ahead of these in the league and are a better squad. Yes it will be out first appearance and every write up before the game will point that out but so fucking what? I can see us winning it and defending it next season - how many have done that. Certainly not our glorious neighbours

8 of the 12 teams to have won the European Cup/CL more than once have gone on to successfully defend it the next season on at least one occasion. The only English teams to have done it are Notts Forest and the Dippers (once apiece), though.

[Mase]

Hopefully Kante gets injured before the final. He seems like a lovely guy so not career threatening, just a pulled hamstring or something.

[stupot]

If we win this and the rags win the Emmerdale Cup we'll be playing them in the European Super Cup in August which just happens to be in Belfast this year.
Proper home game for them.

[salford city]

If we win this and the rags win the Emmerdale Cup we'll be playing them in the European Super Cup in August which just happens to be in Belfast this year.
Proper home game for them.

That is great news liove going to Belfast. One step at a time though - may have to blow the funds on world club championship

[sheblue]

This theory that as we are so far ahead of them in the league we should win because of the points gap is nonsense. Tuchel is only there since the end of January. He is not responsible for their league form and points tally prior to that. Its irrelevant where they are in the league.
Since he has took over he has done a very good job solidifying them defensively. Whether people think he will be in charge of Chelsea next December is also irrelevant, we are where we are now, and they are a very decent and dangerous outfit at the moment.

In the final they wont come out to play too much, they will play a counter attacking game. I hate when we play teams like that, we can and have got caught out in the past pressing high against such sides. They will be very hard to breakdown and they have pace upfront.
If we play well our best 11 beats their best 11 probably eight times out of ten. But this is not a procession to a CL title, far from it.
I am cautiously optimistic, it will be a tight tense tactical low scoring game. I don't expect an open free flowing classic, too much at stake, were not going to get it.
I hope we are practicing our penalties, as it may well go to penalties.

[carl_feedthegoat]

It’s a final so anything can happen. The only thing I’m worried about is Chelsea’s pace. But PSG had a lot of pace with far better players and look how that turned out.

If we can’t beat a team that are so far behind us in the league then we don’t deserve it.

This for me too. We are streets ahead of these in the league and are a better squad. Yes it will be out first appearance and every write up before the game will point that out but so fucking what? I can see us winning it and defending it next season - how many have done that. Certainly not our glorious neighbours

City all day. Scoring first is going to be very important. Sergio to ruin his move.

Same team as the SF....no room for fucking sentiment.

[Outcast]

This theory that as we are so far ahead of them in the league we should win because of the points gap is nonsense. Tuchel is only there since the end of January. He is not responsible for their league form and points tally prior to that. Its irrelevant where they are in the league.
Since he has took over he has done a very good job solidifying them defensively. Whether people think he will be in charge of Chelsea next December is also irrelevant, we are where we are now, and they are a very decent and dangerous outfit at the moment.

In the final they wont come out to play too much, they will play a counter attacking game. I hate when we play teams like that, we can and have got caught out in the past pressing high against such sides. They will be very hard to breakdown and they have pace upfront.
If we play well our best 11 beats their best 11 probably eight times out of ten. But this is not a procession to a CL title, far from it.
I am cautiously optimistic, it will be a tight tense tactical low scoring game. I don't expect an open free flowing classic, too much at stake, were not going to get it.
I hope we are practicing our penalties, as it may well go to penalties.

We have to put it into perspective, Foden, Gundo didn't start, our best defensive duo Dias and Stones werent involved, kev got injured half way, Zinch and Walker and Mahrez didn't play. You could debate some of these players wouldn't made a difference, however Mahrez, Foden, Gundo, keV fearing for 90 min was a big factor. A fit Aguero is a huge boost and an option to have, he always tends to do well against Chavs. You could also debate the formation was piss poor that day. The media frenzy will have you believe they got the edge, in a way I'm glad we're not the clear favourites, remember Wigan, we all thought it was walk in the park? As long as we stick to our principles, no brain farts, play our best 11, no stupid mistakes, confidence but not cocky then we should do well. I'm not confident but optimistic of our chances.

[patrickblue]

This theory that as we are so far ahead of them in the league we should win because of the points gap is nonsense. Tuchel is only there since the end of January. He is not responsible for their league form and points tally prior to that. Its irrelevant where they are in the league.
Since he has took over he has done a very good job solidifying them defensively. Whether people think he will be in charge of Chelsea next December is also irrelevant, we are where we are now, and they are a very decent and dangerous outfit at the moment.

In the final they wont come out to play too much, they will play a counter attacking game. I hate when we play teams like that, we can and have got caught out in the past pressing high against such sides. They will be very hard to breakdown and they have pace upfront.
If we play well our best 11 beats their best 11 probably eight times out of ten. But this is not a procession to a CL title, far from it.
I am cautiously optimistic, it will be a tight tense tactical low scoring game. I don't expect an open free flowing classic, too much at stake, were not going to get it.
I hope we are practicing our penalties, as it may well go to penalties.

Chelsea are a formidable side, but not at our level. They beat our reserves 1-0. It's one of those 9 times out of 10 we're too strong for them match ups.
If we're not at our best, and they play a blinder we're in the sticky stuff.
If they play the way way did in the cup semi, it won't have the same effect against the team who beat PSG
Agree that league position means nothing, if Turchel had been there from the start, we'd be in a two horse race for the title..
Difficult game, but if we're on our game I can only see one outcome.

[salford city]

This theory that as we are so far ahead of them in the league we should win because of the points gap is nonsense. Tuchel is only there since the end of January. He is not responsible for their league form and points tally prior to that. Its irrelevant where they are in the league.
Since he has took over he has done a very good job solidifying them defensively. Whether people think he will be in charge of Chelsea next December is also irrelevant, we are where we are now, and they are a very decent and dangerous outfit at the moment.

In the final they wont come out to play too much, they will play a counter attacking game. I hate when we play teams like that, we can and have got caught out in the past pressing high against such sides. They will be very hard to breakdown and they have pace upfront.
If we play well our best 11 beats their best 11 probably eight times out of ten. But this is not a procession to a CL title, far from it.
I am cautiously optimistic, it will be a tight tense tactical low scoring game. I don't expect an open free flowing classic, too much at stake, were not going to get it.
I hope we are practicing our penalties, as it may well go to penalties.

Chelsea are a formidable side, but not at our level. They beat our reserves 1-0. It's one of those 9 times out of 10 we're too strong for them match ups.
If we're not at our best, and they play a blinder we're in the sticky stuff.
If they play the way way did in the cup semi, it won't have the same effect against the team who beat PSG
Agree that league position means nothing, if Turchel had been there from the start, we'd be in a two horse race for the title..
Difficult game, but if we're on our game I can only see one outcome.

They are set up well now defensively but we are a better side. Not suggesting that it will be easy - its a chumps league final but id rather be us than them

[branny]

This theory that as we are so far ahead of them in the league we should win because of the points gap is nonsense. Tuchel is only there since the end of January. He is not responsible for their league form and points tally prior to that. Its irrelevant where they are in the league.
Since he has took over he has done a very good job solidifying them defensively. Whether people think he will be in charge of Chelsea next December is also irrelevant, we are where we are now, and they are a very decent and dangerous outfit at the moment.

In the final they wont come out to play too much, they will play a counter attacking game. I hate when we play teams like that, we can and have got caught out in the past pressing high against such sides. They will be very hard to breakdown and they have pace upfront.
If we play well our best 11 beats their best 11 probably eight times out of ten. But this is not a procession to a CL title, far from it.
I am cautiously optimistic, it will be a tight tense tactical low scoring game. I don't expect an open free flowing classic, too much at stake, were not going to get it.
I hope we are practicing our penalties, as it may well go to penalties.

We have to put it into perspective, Foden, Gundo didn't start, our best defensive duo Dias and Stones werent involved, kev got injured half way, Zinch and Walker and Mahrez didn't play. You could debate some of these players wouldn't made a difference, however Mahrez, Foden, Gundo, keV fearing for 90 min was a big factor. A fit Aguero is a huge boost and an option to have, he always tends to do well against Chavs. You could also debate the formation was piss poor that day. The media frenzy will have you believe they got the edge, in a way I'm glad we're not the clear favourites, remember Wigan, we all thought it was walk in the park? As long as we stick to our principles, no brain farts, play our best 11, no stupid mistakes, confidence but not cocky then we should do well. I'm not confident but optimistic of our chances.

Dias started at right cb with Laporte with Cancelo and Mendy the full backs. Walker should be first name on the team sheet against this type of opponent. I like Cancelo but his recovery isn't in the same class as Walker and he was one of the main reasons why we conceded in the semi and the Derby. The good news is that we pushed them pretty close without 8 of the team that started on Tuesday.

[Outcast]

This theory that as we are so far ahead of them in the league we should win because of the points gap is nonsense. Tuchel is only there since the end of January. He is not responsible for their league form and points tally prior to that. Its irrelevant where they are in the league.
Since he has took over he has done a very good job solidifying them defensively. Whether people think he will be in charge of Chelsea next December is also irrelevant, we are where we are now, and they are a very decent and dangerous outfit at the moment.

In the final they wont come out to play too much, they will play a counter attacking game. I hate when we play teams like that, we can and have got caught out in the past pressing high against such sides. They will be very hard to breakdown and they have pace upfront.
If we play well our best 11 beats their best 11 probably eight times out of ten. But this is not a procession to a CL title, far from it.
I am cautiously optimistic, it will be a tight tense tactical low scoring game. I don't expect an open free flowing classic, too much at stake, were not going to get it.
I hope we are practicing our penalties, as it may well go to penalties.

We have to put it into perspective, Foden, Gundo didn't start, our best defensive duo Dias and Stones werent involved, kev got injured half way, Zinch and Walker and Mahrez didn't play. You could debate some of these players wouldn't made a difference, however Mahrez, Foden, Gundo, keV fearing for 90 min was a big factor. A fit Aguero is a huge boost and an option to have, he always tends to do well against Chavs. You could also debate the formation was piss poor that day. The media frenzy will have you believe they got the edge, in a way I'm glad we're not the clear favourites, remember Wigan, we all thought it was walk in the park? As long as we stick to our principles, no brain farts, play our best 11, no stupid mistakes, confidence but not cocky then we should do well. I'm not confident but optimistic of our chances.

Dias started at right cb with Laporte with Cancelo and Mendy the full backs. Walker should be first name on the team sheet against this type of opponent. I like Cancelo but his recovery isn't in the same class as Walker and he was one of the main reasons why we conceded in the semi and the Derby. The good news is that we pushed them pretty close without 8 of the team that started on Tuesday.

I know he did, don't think the defence was the issue, up front we were piss poor. Apart from injuries can you see Sterling, Jesus and Torres starting? Had Mahrez, Foden and Gundo started, keV not got injured, had Walker started, do you think Werner would have beat him for pace, Just ask Mbappe? I'm just trying to put it into perspective, the cockney media Hysteria is solely based on That semi final, no mention of Peps brain fart selection. I'm glad the fuckers are confident, this will suit us well

[Mase]

All you need to say is “Mendy started” and that’s enough to know that the team was put in the back foot from the off.

[sheblue]

But its pointless referring to the FA cup semifinal, that will have nothing to do with it.