tcoleman1 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Not if we play the same we did against Steau no but I don't think we will. Whilst the Steau game was awful, it had that feeling of just play enough to win 1-0 and then beat them at home. However we actually played worse than that and Steau punished us, even if their only real chance was the penalty that shouldn't have been given Plus we will actually have a striker this weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 We hope we'll have a striker this weekend, but with Rafa who knows, maybe he'll start Torres just to **** us all off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 I actually wouldn't be particularly surprised if Torres does start, we play just as badly as Thursday and lose 2 or 3-0. Also, hasn't Howard Webb been confirmed as ref? If so, then I fully expect some decisions that make the slightly debatable decision the other night to pale in comparison. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 We hope we'll have a striker this weekend, but with Rafa who knows, maybe he'll start Torres just to **** us all off He done it against Arsenal when Ba was available so don't be surprised. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 He done it against Arsenal when Ba was available so don't be surprised. Nothing surprises me with Benitez any more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Comic result. Great stuff lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 And we're going to get absolutely thumped tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Atleast Moyes is ruling himself out of the Chelsea job more and more with this result. Someone on 2 said he's off to Schalke anyway, fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 He done it against Arsenal when Ba was available so don't be surprised. That had a tactical purpose which worked tbf. Though overall he was quite poor in the game he did do a specific job quite well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 So negative around us right now that have stuck £10 on Man Utd -1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 That is my ultimate no-no. I never ever bet against Chelsea. I just can't do it. No matter how bad we are playing I would either not bet or bet for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just read this on The Guardian: "Rafael Benítez has been in charge of Chelsea for 29 games, and in not one has he picked a midfield five of Mikel, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Hazard." I hadn't really thought about it tbh. I guess it's not a massive shock as he clearly didn't want to play Oscar at the start and then Mikel went to ACoN, but it's still a little surprising. Looking forward to watching the rugby more than the football tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yeah same here, may well end up watching Liverpool Spurs instead of us too, don;t think it's gunna be a fun afternoon On a lighter note, I'm hoping the rumours of Deen-Conteh going to Bournemouth on loan are true as I'll be seeing them 3 times over the next few weeks so will be able to see/report back on how he does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Just read this on The Guardian:"Rafael Benítez has been in charge of Chelsea for 29 games, and in not one has he picked a midfield five of Mikel, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Hazard." Why am I not surprised? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Cech, Azpilicueta, Luiz, Cahill, Cole, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Oscar, Moses, Ba He's dropped ****ing Terry again ffs! And Mikel, no Hazard either while Mata continues to desperately need a rest. Useless **** Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 He might regret not starting Terry. Would be better to have him playing today, rested against Steau and then play against West Ham. Also would have put Hazard in. Wasn't great against Steau but he has the ability to do something extraordinary. Saying that he will be good coming off the bench in the last 30 mins. Although this is Benitez so he will probably get 5 mins at the end. I have to say it would be better to play Mata today and rest him against Steau. I think we can beat them without him, we just have to play much much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Has Mikel pissed in his cereal or something? Our only holding play seems to only play in the games where we shouldn't need him. ****ing ridiculous incompetence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Not even going to bother watching today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Think we may well get completely embarrassed today, 5-0 wouldn't surprise me. Awful team again, just have no hope today at all. Really hope I'm wrong but just ergh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Juan <3 So much love. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Think we may well get completely embarrassed today, 5-0 wouldn't surprise me. Awful team again, just have no hope today at all. Really hope I'm wrong but just ergh My most optimistic prediction is a 4-1 defeat, just gotta hope Benitez walks for it (though I'm not hopeful ofc) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 There's no need for the team to be that strong (excluding the omission of Terry), for me we should be resting all our best players to hold onto the Champions League spot. As for Benitez never picking the midfield five, much as I can't stand defending the giant buffoon, I still think Mikel and Lampard are too slow to be effective at controlling the midfield, as shown against Atletico in the Super Cup. One could also argue that Mata, Oscar and Hazard are a bit too similar to play together, hence Moses often getting a nod, but I'm not quite so convinced something couldn't be done with a competent manager. EDIT: Brilliant goal from Carrick and Chicharito. Have a feeling there could be a lot of this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 erm, Mikel and Terry should be starting, it's the ****ing FA Cup vs Man Utd. Not the game to rest people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Good start Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Should've got my mate to put money on my 5-0 prediction, I don't bet against us but someone might as well make some money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Got 3 separate bets on Man U to win, Man U ahead first half-second half and over 2.5 goals, so should be safe on them. Silver linings I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkD Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Should've got my mate to put money on my 5-0 prediction, I don't bet against us but someone might as well make some money I think it could go well beyond 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 I think it could go well beyond 5 True but I reckon United will get bored at 5 and start resting people Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MunkD Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 True but I reckon United will get bored at 5 and start resting people I think Luiz put this bet on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Johnson is having a ****ing nightmare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
martplfc1 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Oops wrong thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Not going Ba's way today but at least when he has a shot blocked/loses the ball you can see him go and try to get it back, unlike a certain someone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 We've had so much possession yet not threatened at all. Just so frustrating. Could see United just picking us off on the counter late on too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Not sure who's been worse out of Cahill and Luiz, while Terry and Ivanovic sit on the bench. Bizarre. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidnv Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 What is Benitez doing? I haven't seen many non United games this season and I didn't realise he has been so bad. Why is he fighting with Terry (according to my commentators)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 £40 coming my way as it stands. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 What is Benitez doing? I haven't seen many non United games this season and I didn't realise he has been so bad. Why is he fighting with Terry (according to my commentators)? From what I've read Benitez had a go at the team after one of our **** performances, and Terry had a go back in defence of the players (and quite right too, the players have been poor but Benitez makes the situation much, much worse) and Benitez has taken it to heart. Could be bollocks but it wouldn't surprise me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lampard off. I'm past despair, it's just funny now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That's why you start the best players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegr8anand Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Omg cannot believe we scored 2 goals being 2-0 down!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lampard off. I'm past despair, it's just funny now Lampard was pretty poor today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lampard off. I'm past despair, it's just funny now I know it's easy to say now, but bringing Mikel on wasn't a bad idea. Whether it was for Rambo or Lampard, I wouldn't have particularly minded (obviously hindsight helps here), but the idea of bringing Mikel on to gain some more control was a needed one. Having said that, Mikel should have started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Lampard was pretty poor today. I know it's easy to say now, but bringing Mikel on wasn't a bad idea. Whether it was for Rambo or Lampard, I wouldn't have particularly minded (obviously hindsight helps here), but the idea of bringing Mikel on to gain some more control was a needed one. Having said that, Mikel should have started. Just said in the other thread actually, credit to him, bringing Mikel on has worked. Thought at the time it should've been for Rambo, that was my main problem really. Should've been Obi starting anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt1389 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Exactly. If Mikel had started, as he should have, it wouldn't have needed a sub to fix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Think Hazard ought to have started instead of Oscar (who's had a dip in form lately) but yeah I was shocked to see the lack of Mikel in the starting XI - the only thing I could think of is that it was because he played in Romania. Oh and Luiz is a ****ing car-crash of a defender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yeah both should've started Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 ****. Mata injured. Well that's our season gone. Edit: Well maybe not hope he's ok and doesn't hurt himself more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That 2nd half was probably some of the best stuff we've played under Rafa. Encouraging stuff. No doubt we go and **** our next game up though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Ended up playing quite well by the end, but having another match added to our schedule is frankly the last thing we needed. Deserved to win based on the second half performance, and some credit to Benitez for that I suppose, but rationally, a loss would in some ways have been preferable to a replay since I really can't see us winning the Cup (and I'd rather Benitez not win anything). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 That second half was the most I have enjoyed a game for weeks, maybe even months. After the subs and the change in tactics the team just seemed so energized and alert, have got so used to the limp, flacid performances like Thursday night I almost forgot how good this team can be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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