The Battle of Stamford Bridge

[Worthy4England]

Prattley off at half time Eagles on Tuncay in behind Ngog.

Probably Muamba off for Klasnic...We could win this, if only we went 4-4....

Can see it now...

[adamworthy2002]

Did that Yank pundit just say this was a London Derby?

I've no idea, my commentators are irish.

Setanta Ireland!

[BWFC_Insane]

Lacking an outlet for me with no Mark Davies, and neither winger really looking like easing pressure by running down the line with it a few times.

I'd like to see Eagles to see if it's one of his one in three great performances.

Sordells pace might be another interesting option.

Job been done ok so far but lets keep the same shape just try and find a way of easing pressure and keeping the ball.

[adamworthy2002]

Yeah definitely give Sordell a chance, anyone know how long Mark Davies is out for? I thought he was supposed to be fit for today

[Ianmooreslovechild]

Prattley off at half time Eagles on Tuncay in behind Ngog.

I would agree with that.

Possibly at about 70 mins. We've done ok and chelsea look a bit flat. Cant see any changes too early. Besides we dont want to score too early and annoy them.I'm sure thats why we keep giving it back rather than trying to score when we get the ball

[LHwhite]

Prattley off at half time Eagles on Tuncay in behind Ngog.

Hope so. I really dont like Pratley, he runs around a lot but he positional sense is awful.

[adamworthy2002]

Prattley off at half time Eagles on Tuncay in behind Ngog.

I would agree with that.

Possibly at about 70 mins. We've done ok and chelsea look a bit flat. Cant see any changes too early. Besides we dont want to score too early and annoy them.I'm sure thats why we keep giving it back rather than trying to score when we get the ball

I wouldn't leave it 70 mins, Pratley hasn't really done anything apart from dive.

[Horza]

Ryo's been isolated, Pratley's card sums up his half, Ngog's been his workmanlike self, Muamba ditto, NRC has done well not to see yellow. I liked the bit where Ream floored Drogba and Studge, otherwise our defence has been more frantic than effective. Oh, and Tuncay isn't a right mid, hope Owen Coyle spots this temporary oversight and remedies it immediately.

[Montreal Wanderer]

On TV here, though I lost the signal at the 25 minute mark and had to go out into a snow storm to dust off the satellite dish. Not a bad performance. I don't think Pratley deserved the yellow. Cahill playing well unfortunately, because his partner seems to be all over the place. Good game from Tuncay. We came into it more in the latter stages. Things could be worse. Ream also seems okay.

[Jokers in White]

Yeah definitely give Sordell a chance, anyone know how long Mark Davies is out for? I thought he was supposed to be fit for today

Well Coyle said he returned to training thurs, so obviously that was a load of bollocks.

[TANGODANCER]

COME ON YOU WHITES. Not much else I can say. It's all about when Chelsea will score right now. Our "attack" just isn't one.

[Athers]

Odd one really, going off the shot/corner stats we've been battered but they still don't look particularly threatening in the final third. AVB has had games where he's got them playing a lot better in the second half so that's the concern.

Luiz tries a killer pass every time he gets it, but at least we have learned not to let him stroll to within 30 yards of goal before he has to attempt it! The lino has been our friend with a couple of those over the top though.

[adamworthy2002]

Yeah definitely give Sordell a chance, anyone know how long Mark Davies is out for? I thought he was supposed to be fit for today

Well Coyle said he returned to training thurs, so obviously that was a load of bollocks.

I'd have put him straight back into the squad, one of our best players this season.

[Sponge]

Newcastle 2 – 0 Wolves
Fulham 1 – 0 QPR

And QPR have had a man sent off.

[Notakalou]

Keep frustrating them and try to ride our luck is probably our best chance for a result. Get Miyaichi on the ball more, he's had it twice in attacking positions one he won a corner and the other he nearly scored. Although it looks like they're short of ideas, with the players they have on the bench that could all change. I'd keep things as they are for now bringing Sordell on once Ngogs ran himself out and hopefully have a second half as uneventful as the first.

[Montreal Wanderer]

Odd one really, going off the shot/corner stats we've been battered but they still don't look particularly threatening in the final third. AVB has had games where he's got them playing a lot better in the second half so that's the concern.

Luiz tries a killer pass every time he gets it, but at least we have learned not to let him stroll to within 30 yards of goal before he has to attempt it! The lino has been our friend with a couple of those over the top though.

Linesman was correct (just) on both calls from the replay - Sturridge was very close though.

[Jokers in White]

I think Sordell could do some damage, he has played right wing before with watford so we would still keep the shape of the team.

[Jokers in White]

Yeah definitely give Sordell a chance, anyone know how long Mark Davies is out for? I thought he was supposed to be fit for today

Well Coyle said he returned to training thurs, so obviously that was a load of bollocks.

I'd have put him straight back into the squad, one of our best players this season.

Totally agree mate we are missing him today he would of give them something to think about.

[BWFC_Insane]

IMO Ryo is not ready for starting in these kinds of games.

Tuncay is also never ever ever a right sided midfield player. Perhaps at home when we are on the attack for 20 minutes it's ok, but he's ineffective on the right side so deep!

[Turkish Trotter]

I'd leave it well alone for now, we're doing ok and apart from first 10 mins they are not getting clear of us. Yes I agree Tuncay isn't a wide player and Pratley isn't the best player but it's 45 gone and usually we're 3 down to these men. Keep it tight and hope to pinch one, if not give nowt away and 1 point will do me.