Chelsea (A) - Thu 5th Jan, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[skillman]

I think @Fordyboy46 has the final decision this week, you'll need to wait for that.

This is bullshit. Where's the vote!?

 

[blueparrot]

This is bullshit. Where's the vote!?

I think everbluemoon member gets a turn as it was his idea only first he gets first go

 

[Tangled up in blue.]

It's the fucking scum I'm worried about, don't want them bastards going above us, we need to beat the chavs for that reason aswell as gaining points on the Tarquins

 

[skillman]

I think everbluemoon member gets a turn as it was his idea only first he gets first go

I might clone John Stones and have a full 11 of him when it's my turn

 

[Zenmanc]

I know everyone and his brother are down on Jack playing on the wing much less playing at all, but clearly he provides us with stable possession and typically appears to be cutting back towards the middle of the field anyway of late so why not have him play in midfield on the left side? I love Bernie but his head simply has not looked to be in it lately. I think Jack left midfield with foden on the wing same side would be a good combination. I think that Jack continuing to play on the wing is not going to get us the results we're hoping for although I think he's been much better over the last few games. I think forcing him to play on the wing is taking away some of the better parts of his game. Of course, just my opinion and I'm sure there will be many responses telling me how absolutely ridiculous this idea is... expected.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Not arsed how we do it but 3 points is an absolute must.

Cut the gap back to 5 and Arsenal will shite themselves.

Their failure to win, at home, last night and simultaneously damage both nearest rivals tells me they don’t have the head for a real title race.

No more fucking about with ridiculous results.

 

[blueparrot]

I might clone John Stones and have a full 11 of him when it's my turn

How long do you need so you can be booked in?

 

[GazM]

I know everyone and his brother are down on Jack playing on the wing much less playing at all, but clearly he provides us with stable possession and typically appears to be cutting back towards the middle of the field anyway of late so why not have him play in midfield on the left side? I love Bernie but his head simply has not looked to be in it lately. I think Jack left midfield with foden on the wing same side would be a good combination. I think that Jack continuing to play on the wing is not going to get us the results we're hoping for although I think he's been much better over the last few games. I think forcing him to play on the wing is taking away some of the better parts of his game. Of course, just my opinion and I'm sure there will be many responses telling me how absolutely ridiculous this idea is... expected.

I'd rather see Jack playing deeper as part of the midfield three as he a) doesn't score enough or b) assist enough to be part of the front three. Not sure who he'd dislodge from midfield though...

 

[gingerprince]

Whatever the side is we will need to score at least twice to get x3points
as Raheem is bound to neatly tuck away, a one on one versus Ederson..

 

[JewelZee]

Ederson

Walker
Stones
Laporte
Cancelo

Bernie
Rodri
KDB

Foden
Haaland
Grealish

...please

1000% agree.

 

[sir baconface]

I'm sure Pep will pick what he thinks is the best team and not go on fan favs, and rightly so don't you think?

He should pick the team he sees fit and fans should comment on it.

 

[Fordyboy46]

I'm sure Pep will pick what he thinks is the best team and not go on fan favs, and rightly so don't you think?

Just think of the money saved by not employing expensive managers , good idea.

Lol

 

[Fordyboy46]

I think @Fordyboy46 has the final decision this week, you'll need to wait for that.

Gundogan for Grealish for me: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Cancelo, Rodri, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland.

Hope Pep sees this!

 

[skillman]

How long do you need so you can be booked in?

2 minutes max. It's a piece of piss this managerial lark.

 

[blueparrot]

2 minutes max. It's a piece of piss this managerial lark.

It’s the cloning I though might need the time.

 

[super_city_si]

I think Foden will come in for Mahrez, who has started the last 3 games. grealish will continue on the left. Pep will be worrying about Chelseas "transition" will Sterling and Pulisic and will want as many extra passes as he can get.

Actually, he could even keep phil on the bench and put Bernardo right.

 

[Brunswick Blue]

Half the defence are injured or nearly ineffectual so unfortunately I think that Stirling and their other strikers may well run riot. We'll just have to out score them.

 

[zandvoort blue]

Let`s start building our attacks from the back better.
Walker is a must - he is the get out of jail card that allows the attacking full back on the other flank. It`s no co-incidence that Cancelo`s form has dipped whilst Walker has been absent.
I`d also start Laporte if he passes any fitness test. What we have been missing of late is building attacks from the back. There`s only Stones out of the current incumbents capable of playing an offensive pass. Akanji and Ake are defenders and whilst good at defending we look lost when they have possession of the ball.

Ederson
Walker Stones Laporte(or Ake) Cancelo
Bernardo Rhodri Gundog
Foden Beast KDB

 

[Blue Til Death]

I don’t like using the cliched phrase “Must Win Game” but there is no other way to describe this after the Brentford and Everton results ..
I’m confident the lads will step up and deliver…
COME ON CITY …!!!

 

[Manc123]

i personally want foden grealish haaland. Our best performances this season has come with that front 3. I get people saying foden back in on the left, the issue is his best performances this season have come on the right. I feel like peps had an issue with foden on the left since the liverpool game when he refused to take on milner. I also want bernie and kdb with rodri in midfield.