Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 it is, headed by SWP but Ess is the only one staying in his position, the others floating Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballzy BiH Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Nice dive by Drogba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 Drogba diving \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Drogba SUCH a diver. wp MLS :***) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 Drogba's moved to number 11 btw, his preferred number through his career. 11 > 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puedlfor Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 who had 11 before? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_J Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 So close just wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampers Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 This on the radio or just Chelsea TV? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Puedlfor: who had 11 before? </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Duff Nicely balanced game at half time, MLS should be ahead. Now to see a new formation, some kids, and Obi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKKJ Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Any of you guys going to the Community Shield final? Just decided I'm deffo going hoping to see us whip you ****s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 Kalou, Mikel, Cole on Sheva, Ballack, SWP off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_J Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Cole off for injury. I don't think it was that bad though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 1-0 MLS, Dwayne De Rosario Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 tucked it away far post quite well. wp MLS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballzy BiH Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 De Rosario >* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 I'm very pleased with the showing today so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Andy Jordan: I'm very pleased with the showing today so far. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> From who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Comstock Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 the better team? xsmug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 MLS win, they probably deserved to, but I saw enough from us in our first preseason game not to panic at all, Kalou was fantastic, so exciting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LokedOut420 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 John Terry complaining about the length of the grass \o/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonexile Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 All-Stars the better side, tbh. But we were unfit because it's pre-season for us and mid-season for them. And it was hot. And to be fair, the grass was a bit long. Really poor game, though. Only worth watching to see Ballack, Sheva, and Obi out there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonexile Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 ...and Hilario. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyKILLA Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 haw haw haw CRISIS! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Diarra, Essien and Terry all impressed me. Kalou did some nice work too. Terry needs to work on his finishing though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Did we see Mancienne or Smith? And who the hell is Woods? Where did he pop up from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Woods is from Leeds. Mancienne didnt play, Smith replaced Joe Cole just a few minutes after the break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 Smith was good, he's grown a bit, looked more assured and at home in the first team squad, and really should've scored. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Oh Woods is one of the Leeds kiddos? I remember reading about Taiwo and Rose, but forgot the name of the other one. Good to hear about Smith, though I'd be surprised if he sees much first team action this season though as he presumably has to get past Obi, Ballack and Lamps if he wants a look in. How were Ballack and Shevchenko? They both looked a bit tired during the World Cup, despite the obvious pre-season fitness levels, are the signs good? How does Ballack play with Frank? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 I'll try to recap some stuff Ballack and Lampard lined up alongside eachother centrally with SWP ahead, but all were given license to float. Lampard was a bit quiet and tired but was pulling strings, Ballack was eager and showed some nice touches, the through ball for Didier's disallowed goal was magic. Sheva was playing as the withdrawn striker of the two, dropping into midfield and collecting a lot, looking to make an impact from deep. Didn't have much of note to do but looked ready to be a team player and make those around him better, especially SWP. Who wasn't up to much. Essien played everywhere, DMC first half, then a bit of right back, centre back, and left back. And was awesome in all of the places, as was Geremi, who bombed on all game. Diarra fouled a lot but was more Makelele like than Ess in DMC and was solid. Obi Mikel played a couple of really nice passes but was caught on the ball a fair bit and seemed to be a bit short on confidence in himself and the team. Kalou was majestic, was exciting every time he got the ball, made things happen, has feet so quick you can't see what he does, and is bigger than I remembered as well. Drogba was lively and hungry, diving as ever, and stuck his disallowed goal way well. And I covered Smith above. Anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 5, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 5, 2006 I'll try to recap some stuff Ballack and Lampard lined up alongside eachother centrally with SWP ahead, but all were given license to float. Lampard was a bit quiet and tired but was pulling strings, Ballack was eager and showed some nice touches, the through ball for Didier's disallowed goal was magic. Sheva was playing as the withdrawn striker of the two, dropping into midfield and collecting a lot, looking to make an impact from deep. Didn't have much of note to do but looked ready to be a team player and make those around him better, especially SWP. Who wasn't up to much. Essien played everywhere, DMC first half, then a bit of right back, centre back, and left back. And was awesome in all of the places, as was Geremi, who bombed on all game. Diarra fouled a lot but was more Makelele like than Ess in DMC and was solid. Obi Mikel played a couple of really nice passes but was caught on the ball a fair bit and seemed to be a bit short on confidence in himself and the team. Kalou was majestic, was exciting every time he got the ball, made things happen, has feet so quick you can't see what he does, and is bigger than I remembered as well. Drogba was lively and hungry, diving as ever, and stuck his disallowed goal way well. And I covered Smith above. Anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 DDR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason the Yank Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> "It was a long trip to the USA," said Drogba, whose Chelsea team has visited the U.S. the last three preseasons. "I think it's good because every time we come here, we finish champions." http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/sports/15208825.htm </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Is Kalou ever likely to start in the Prem? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwevi Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 He will Mourinho mentioned that how much he likes Kalou and that he will play un some games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benoit2 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Juni: Ballack was eager and showed some nice touches, the through ball for Didier's disallowed goal was magic. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> I wasnt sure who played that ball, but my instinct said Ballack, thanks for confirming. That was indeed one hell of a through ball Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Chelsea suffer Cole injury scare Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole could miss the start of the Premiership season after suffering a knee injury during the 1-0 defeat by MLS All-Stars. Cole had been on the pitch in Chicago for just five minutes before leaving the action clutching his right knee. "Everybody is worried because I think it's something to do with his knee ligaments," said boss Jose Mourinho. "We will have to wait until we go back to London to see the specialist but he looks really injured." http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/5249750.stm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 6, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 6, 2006 "Bristol Rovers chairman Geoff Dunsford has accused Chelsea of illegally approaching one of his club's young players." bandwagon ahoy, you got your money at a tribunal for him last summer, there was no foul play involved mate, unlucky. these people are worse for football than chelsea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKKJ Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 So are any of you boys going on Sunday? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Mate, you know we're not real fans yeah? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 6, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 6, 2006 I think after last night the team for the opening league game has picked itself now, or at least, the front six. Maka Essien Ballack Lampard Drogba Shevchenko Cole's injury leaves us with two wingers in Robben and Kalou but one's got a knock and is perma disinterested and the other is new and won't start. I have NO idea what the defence will be except Cech and JT play. Then pick three from Ferreira, Geremi, Carvalho, Gallas, Bridge, and Cole... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 come on bridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> Cole's injury leaves us with two wingers in Robben and Kalou but one's got a knock and is perma disinterested and the other is new and won't start. </div></BLOCKQUOTE> Robben's injured (I'm assuming he's the 'perma-disinterested' one)? For how long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 you reckon a diamond phil? Who where? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 6, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 6, 2006 Robben got a kick on the ankle in training in LA, he'll be OK but seemed a bit off last night. Diamond with Maka at the base and everyone else floating, it'll be like that a lot this season. JM's always wanted to work to the idea of a tactical shape that can change at will during games and have players slot into positions as and when they need/have to and I think he's working towards that a lot more this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I'd say Jose's going to be looking at... -----------------Cech------------------ Ferreira---Terry---Gallas----Bridge (or Cole) --------------Makelele----------------- ----Lampard----------Ballack--------- --------------Robben/J Cole----------- ------Shevchenko----Drogba--------- Or go with a 4-3-3 and push the AM up into the front line, for his first choice this season. I'm not sure how he's going to fit Essien and the second choice from Robben/Joe into getting enough action to keep either satisfied. As for Robben, didn't everyone seem off last night? I didn't see the game, but losing to MLS All-Stars can't be what you'd call a Chelsea team on form. With more fitness, I suspect he'll be OK (though IMO he needs more freedom than Jose's going to give him if he's to flourish, but that's a whole other issue). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 so no Essien then? Chuck him into the Cole deal if you want. Ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 6, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 6, 2006 Essien's nearly certain to play, and regularly this season I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajw10 Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I know, it was in response to Shanyi's team. The offer still stands though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Would like to see Diarra get a few games this season, one of the few players to come out of the MLS game with much credit, was fb when he came on breaking everything up and setting moves up, then at left back played very well as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted August 7, 2006 Author Administrators Share Posted August 7, 2006 Gallas is listed as squad number 3 on the official site now... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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