Chelsea vs. City - 21/02/16 - FA Cup 5th Round - Pre Match Thread

[blue b4 the moon]

It was noticeable in the Bournemouth game the commentary mentioned 'FA Cup games being important' & 'you can tell by his face he cares' etc.

Make no mistake these BBC raggy twats have backed us into a corner with the scheduling and are going to have a pop at us today.

 

[George Hannah]

It was noticeable in the Bournemouth game the commentary mentioned 'FA Cup games being important' & 'you can tell by his face he cares' etc.

Make no mistake these BBC raggy twats have backed us into a corner with the scheduling and are going to have a pop at us today.

the only way to turn off their autocue is to win.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

A spirited narrow defeat soured by injuries to Zabaleta and Kompany

Can't see Vinny playing.

Demi + Nico or EDS

 

[BlumerMooner]

Technically we could lose 5 games in a row with chelsea, kiev and dippers, however law of averages says we wont.

If we play kids we are in a no lose situation and i feel quite relaxed about the game - looking forward to seeing if they can stand up and be counted. Great test for them.

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

Pelle's comments in the M.E.N show just what he thinks of the game today.....even saying to fans not to buy a ticket...wont be too disappointed if we get beat today....sounds like Pelle is expecting it! Great chance for the young guys to show what they can do....

http://www.manchestereveningnews.co...hester-city-chelsea-pellegrini-angry-10923448

“This is not a real game. I wouldn’t pay for a ticket. That’s why we told the fans one week ago that we are going to play with a young team. If the people want to continue going to the stadium then OK, or maybe Chelsea fans will still enjoy the game.

 

[George Hannah]

I don't suppose it'll be

________________Caballero_____________
Zabaleta__Kompany____Otamendi___Clichy
_________Fernando____Fernandinho______
__Silva_________Yaya________Sterling____
_______________Aguero_________________

Same again for Kiev & Wembley apart from fullback rotation and Hart for Europe?

 

[Claytop]

I don't suppose it'll be

________________Caballero_____________
Zabaleta__Kompany____Otamendi___Clichy
_________Fernando____Fernandinho______
__Silva_________Yaya________Sterling____
_______________Aguero_________________

Same again Wednesday & Sunday apart from fullback rotation and Hart for Europe?

No chance.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

I don't suppose it'll be

________________Caballero_____________
Zabaleta__Kompany____Otamendi___Clichy
_________Fernando____Fernandinho______
__Silva_________Yaya________Sterling____
_______________Aguero_________________

Same again for Kiev & Wembley apart from fullback rotation and Hart for Europe?

One guy on the City Watch podcast followed that train of thought that we will end up playing our strongest XI in all 3 games. MP's quotes are pretty transparent though so I can't see it myself.

 

[Marvin]

Navas fit? Don't think so but didn't see his name in the list of injured players which Pellegrini gave

 

[TRUE BLUE NO1]

One guy on the City Watch podcast followed that train of thought that we will end up playing our strongest XI in all 3 games. MP's quotes are pretty transparent though so I can't see it myself.

I agree.....Pelle even said he's got to be there because he's the manager but if he was a fan is wouldnt go to the game......I dont think he'd make those comments if there was even a small chance we'd be putting out a strong team....