William Hall Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Yossi Benayoun, would a great sub. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 The only thing that annoys me about this ref is that everytime there is a foul he sprints over like most refs do when they send someone off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Oscar with another poor game. Worrying as to how his form has dipped of late. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Never in doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 How ****ing good is Eden Hazard? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingcav Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Oscar with another poor game. Worrying as to how his form has dipped of late. tbf, he should only have been a bit-part player so it's a credit to him that he's been as important as he has been. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 How ****ing good is Eden Hazard? He's unreal, him Mata and Oscar just run the show. Remember how awesome Mata was in his first season? Now look how good he is in his 2nd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Tbf to Torres (feels wrong writing that) he played well even after missing the penalty, miles away from his usual stand are stare as he loses the ball routine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 tbf, he should only have been a bit-part player so it's a credit to him that he's been as important as he has been.Yeah, that's true. I guess I didn't really think about it in that way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Some interesting teams in the draw for the 1/4s. Although it's only the Europa League it's still quite exciting. Would actually really like to win this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Not Spurs please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 One thing that occurred to me tonight was how good it is to not see as much of the tactics we used to come up against when we played the smaller European teams in the Cup Winners Cup. Sparta, Steaua and most of the clubs we play in the early stages of the Champions League these days actually play football and commit a few players forward. It used to drive me mental when they literally kept all 11 players behind the ball for the entire match and the timewasting used to be ridiculous literally from the opening minutes they would take ages over every goal kick and players randomly falling over clutching bits of their body every few minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Like you lot last season in Europe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybob Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Lol, yeah I suppose so.:o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Watch us get a nice easy tie like Basel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcey_90 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Watch us get a nice easy tie like Basel. You've had two of those already! Stop being greedy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag man Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We will probably get Rubin away in that run of four fixtures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bracken Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 We will probably get Rubin away in that run of four fixtures Well this is just the trip we need Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Decent draw but annoying we have the away leg just before Spurs Something I was thinking last night, Ramires has picked a good time to get back to form Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted March 15, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted March 15, 2013 It's only Spurs if we lose the Cup replay, otherwise it's the Semi at Wembley vs Man City. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Decent draw but annoying we have the away leg just before Spurs Something I was thinking last night, Ramires has picked a good time to get back to form Don't underestimate Rubin, only conceded 4 goals in 10 games in Europe so far this season. Have had big scalps before too. Cant wait for the games, at least they'll be on TV due to playing you guys. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizzy Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 You guys (maybe Spurs) should really be winning the EL from here. Would you be the first team to win CL and then EL the next year? Would Rafa get the job if he wins it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Rubin are the joint 2nd weakest side left in the Europa. Obviously, the only annoying thing is how far we need to travel for the away fixture but hopefully we can practically get the job done in the 1st leg. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Don't underestimate Rubin, only conceded 4 goals in 10 games in Europe so far this season. Have had big scalps before too. Cant wait for the games, at least they'll be on TV due to playing you guys. Oh yeah I know that, but a preferable draw to Spurs or Benfica (at least) imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 On paper yes they look weak, I'll give you that. But any team who gets this far needs to be respected, especially after knocking out last years winners (granted a bit of luck in that one ). Will be a very tough tie for Chelsea. I can see a goalless draw or a narrow win for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, and Rubin keeping a clean sheet at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
football_master_94 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It's not even on paper. Don't look like a side that could trouble us over two legs - Rubin were pretty lackluster in the groups and have been grinding out matches since then. The only way Rubin cause us problems is if we play poorly/perform under expectations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Like we have the past 5 months? This will be a very hard game, especially considering the fixture conjestion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suggy33 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 It's not even on paper. Don't look like a side that could trouble us over two legs - Rubin were pretty lackluster in the groups and have been grinding out matches since then. The only way Rubin cause us problems is if we play poorly/perform under expectations. Look at Rubin over the past few years in Europe against big teams, this is how they play. They sit deep, grind out results and concede very few goals. They are very good at dead ball situations too, lots of headed goals scored, as well as direct free kicks. I seem to recall Chelsea have conceded quite a lot from corners etc this season. Will be good games, looking forward to them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 Not the preferred draw travelling all the way to Russia. How many games is it we have to play in 16 days? 6 I think. Just ludicrous. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Look at Rubin over the past few years in Europe against big teams, this is how they play. They sit deep, grind out results and concede very few goals. They are very good at dead ball situations too, lots of headed goals scored, as well as direct free kicks. I seem to recall Chelsea have conceded quite a lot from corners etc this season.Will be good games, looking forward to them. Suggy is the scout man for all things, Rubin related. Done all the Rubin team threads in the good player and team guide. Rondon the obvious dangerman. Tore plays for them as well. Use to play at us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Annoyed our game isn't on Sky tomorrow. Did this get moved/rearranged? Or did Sky actually choose Wigan v Newcastle over a London derby game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Philip Rolfe Posted March 16, 2013 Author Administrators Share Posted March 16, 2013 Was rearranged because we now play on Thursdays in the EL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thought it was. That will be why then. Was also hoping Swansea could help us by beating/drawing with Arsenal. Were unlucky with the first goal as Arteta should have been called for a foul and it was a lucky finish as well. 2nd goal Swansea just got done on the counter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
deez0r Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 So are we expecting some changes today then? Would assume Moses, Ba, Lampard, Ivanovic will all come back in. Bertrand possibly as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Thing is we need to make changes but we NEED to win this game. We still have Spurs at home, Liverpool away and United away in the league so we need maximum points in games like this. Would expect most of those you mentioned back in but wouldn't be surprised if I saw Torres still in the team. Actually wouldn't mind that for once as if he can play like he did in the last 20 mins against Steau (bar missing the pen) he may actually be useful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Youth 2-0 up on Juve in the NextGen, get it on if you can, great stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Got it on in the background although I am supposed to be working on my dissertation :o Haven't managed to see the goals yet but what a great start. Would be brilliant if they could win this competition. Then of course the biggest challenge comes of actually getting some first team action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Baker has improved so much, considering the step up he has made to reserve team football. Kiwomya is another good talent. Philip or someone who knows his game a little more than I do, is he thought of to be a big prospect at the club? Same applies to Baker, good talent but with our policy can you see either of them making it here? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanyi Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 How's John Swift looking? I don't get to watch as many youth games as before, but remember him as being a very solid, consistent performer with a firm grasp on the fundamentals of his position and a decent combination of strength and skill. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 How's John Swift looking? I don't get to watch as many youth games as before, but remember him as being a very solid, consistent performer with a firm grasp on the fundamentals of his position and a decent combination of strength and skill. He was my favourite player from the cup run last season. Thought he was excellent. Some what stalled this season though. Just came on as a sub. Phil prob knows a bit more about him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 What a goal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Baker= Cazorla Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 What a goal from Lewis Baker, great flick over the top Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I could watch Nathan Ake play all day, absolute class act. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoleman1 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 He did really well against Middlesbrough as well. Problem with our club is that there is so much pressure to get results, managers would rather play someone out of position than a young player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Or the people upstairs would rather buy someone average than promote. Hopefully when this group gets a bit older that will stop being the case. All of these players being younger than me has well and truly crushed my dream of being a pro footballer though (though tbf I should have got the message from being an average player for a crap youth side here anyway ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Or the people upstairs would rather buy someone average than promote. Hopefully when this group gets a bit older that will stop being the case.All of these players being younger than me has well and truly crushed my dream of being a pro footballer though (though tbf I should have got the message from being an average player for a crap youth side here anyway ) It was when Sterling played for England that my dreams were crushed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Yeah that as well, think he must be the only full England international younger than me (May 94) though, hopefully it stays like that for a while! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReggaeBwoy Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Yeah that as well, think he must be the only full England international younger than me (May 94) though Luke Shaw soon to follow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ234 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Yeah that as well, think he must be the only full England international younger than me (May 94) though, hopefully it stays like that for a while! Yeah same though Chamberlain was running it pretty close! Luke Shaw soon to follow He is one of England's many decent left backs he may have to wait a bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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