YankeeCanary 0 Posted May 4, 2014 A little early to get started. I''m sure Purple will insert the exciting lineup later. We all know if we lose today then the curtain comes down. So, particularly for the sake of those supporters on the way to Stamford Bridge, let''s hope our boys at least put on a performance today win, lose or draw. We may not have the skill of those we are facing but no man or team has a corner on attitude. The television sets are on around the world and I hope that we show the same attitude we demonstrated against Liverpool. OTBC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Wal 314 Posted May 4, 2014 I just hope that today, in possibly Neil Adam''s penultimate match in charge, that he is adventurous enough to name a team that is a little bit different to the teams that have failed us all season.I do not necessarily mean a complete change of personnel, more a change of approach.Be your own man today Neil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Good to see West Brom getting dragged into the mire Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted May 4, 2014 "We all know if we lose today then the curtain comes down."Not if Sunderland get the 1 point deduction which it is alleged the laws require. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted May 4, 2014 [quote user="Jenkins"]"We all know if we lose today then the curtain comes down." Not if Sunderland get the 1 point deduction which it is alleged the laws require.[/quote] If the authorities were going to apply a one point deduction it would have already happened. No sir, never going to happen, unless it is applied after the fact when it makes no difference to the outcome of the relegated teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted May 4, 2014 Chelsea: Schwarzer; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Lampard, Matic; Salah, Willian, Schurrle; Ba.Subs: Hilario, Kalas, D Luiz, Van Ginkel, Hazard, Torres, Eto’o.Norwich City: Ruddy; Martin, R Bennett, Turner, Whittaker; Tettey; Snodgrass, Johnson, Howson, Olsson; Elmander.Subs: Bunn, Bassong, van Wolfswinkel, Fer, Hooper, E Bennett, Redmond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Chelsea: Schwarzer, Ivanovic, Cole, Cahill, Terry, Lampard, Schurrle, Salah, Matic, Willian, Demba Ba Norwich: Ruddy, Martin, Whittaker, Turner, Bennett, Johnson, Snodgrass, Howson, Olsson, tettey, Elmander Chelsea have game changers such as Luiz, Hazard, Torres and Eto on the bench. If we can get past this it will be the biggest miracle since the parting of the Red Sea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Happy with this team, going out to park the bus with a good bench to come on if things go wrong.Best tactics for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Apologies Purple. I was doing it at the same time. Thought you might be downing a little beverage to help see you through today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 20 Posted May 4, 2014 Parking the bus is the very same tactic that put us in this mess in the first place.Genius. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,219 Posted May 4, 2014 If points are deducted it''ll be for next season. I''m sure Sunderland won''t mind losing one point. To be fair after their recent run of results they deserve to stay up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,558 Posted May 4, 2014 [quote user="YankeeCanary"] Apologies Purple. I was doing it at the same time. Thought you might be downing a little beverage to help see you through today.[/quote]Yankee, I had my hands full squashing a few internet myths and, er, factual inaccuracies (to put it kindly) that have started to infest this message-board... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YankeeCanary 0 Posted May 4, 2014 [quote user="PurpleCanary"][quote user="YankeeCanary"] Apologies Purple. I was doing it at the same time. Thought you might be downing a little beverage to help see you through today.[/quote]Yankee, I had my hands full squashing a few internet myths and, er, factual inaccuracies (to put it kindly) that have started to infest this message-board...[/quote] Sounds like some off-season infestation material is building for the summer. We just call them bugs here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Jenkins 0 Posted May 4, 2014 ? wrote the following post at 04/05/2014 3:39 PM:Parking the bus is the very same tactic that put us in this mess in the first place.Genius.Share your tactics for this game with us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man Who Stares at Goats 0 Posted May 4, 2014 A couple of threads of hope for today''s game:Line up against Athletico Madrid:vs Athletico Madrdid: Schwarzer; Azpilicueta, Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic, Ramires, Luiz; Oscar, Willian, Hazard, Torresvs Norwich City FC: Schwarzer; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Lampard, Matic; Salah, Willian, Schurrle, Ba.1.) Chelsea''s defence will be physically tired after their Champions League game on Wednesday.2.) Some of the younger might not respond well to Jose''s talk about not giving their all.-or-1.) The players will be pi55ed after being dumped out of the Champions League and come out with their adrenaline all flared up and wanting to win the Prem.2.) The younger players will want to prove their worth.Wow... outside the realm of family health, I haven''t felt this hopeful in a long time.ON THE BALL CITY!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Mass Debater 1,090 Posted May 4, 2014 So is this Whittaker at right back in a back 4, left back or right wing :-S could be any formation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
? 20 Posted May 4, 2014 Attack them, of course. This is football, and we need to win. To do that, you score goals.Besides, actually entertaining for the first time this season would make a refreshing change. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Turner already screwing up gifting Chelsea chances. It''s hilarious that people think this guy should ever see the field at this level. It''s hilarious that we pay him to play soccer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted May 4, 2014 Blatent penalty... hmmm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted May 4, 2014 that was a stone cold penaltybradley johnsons passing gets worse game by game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted May 4, 2014 Fucking joke how is that not a penalty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
city4eva 209 Posted May 4, 2014 def pen, chelsea would have got it.agree with above Johnson cannot pass the ball but that has been clear to see all season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted May 4, 2014 [quote user="JF"]Fucking joke how is that not a penalty[/quote]Agreed. How it wasn''t is shocking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MancCanary 0 Posted May 4, 2014 Wow, another stone wall penalty not given for us. Quelle surprise.I have to say it''s been a bright start, and Elmander has been excellent so far as the lone target man - although he hasn''t been targeted by any long balls or crosses yet, his hold up and linking play has been spot on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted May 4, 2014 Shocking decision by the ref. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carra Rud 17 Posted May 4, 2014 If that was the other end it''d have been given... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 557 Posted May 4, 2014 Make no mistake.If you mirrored that penalty claim up the other end the ref would be pointing to the spot.That''s not to say we would have scored it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted May 4, 2014 On paper our starting 11 looks rubbish. In reality it''s awful.The Leeds trio does not work. Sorry Neil but you are making the same mistakes as Hughton. Not been impressed at all.Why the hell hasn''t Pilkington or Hoolahan been selected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted May 4, 2014 You''re watching a different game to me so far Lincoln Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCFC TIll I die 0 Posted May 4, 2014 We''re playing a big club away from home not aloud to get a penalty the FA won''t let us upset Chelsea''s title challenge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites