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Post by banburypotter on Jan 13, 2009 18:34:48 GMT
lets not forget that it may be be southend that feel the backlash rather than us, and in doing that they will be knackered and we will get the result we want  |
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Post by nathan on Jan 13, 2009 18:59:03 GMT
I hope that we go at 'em. If we try and park the bus we'll get beaten and it's exactly the game Chelsea will want (ie; no threat of them losing). Get at 'em, let it be known we're around, show some attacking intent and see what comes.
It's a bonus game, all said and done.
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Post by sbstoke66 on Jan 13, 2009 21:19:46 GMT
We've got nothing to lose. We HAVE to have a go and not just sit back and hope they don't score. Kitson and Beattie up front - our 9 million pound front line!!  C'mon Stoke - really believe we can get something out of this - at least a draw!!! ;D |
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Post by markscfc72 on Jan 13, 2009 21:32:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2009 21:37:25 GMT
I'd really like to see us give a 4-5-1 formation a go away from home, this will also match Chelsea's formation, perhaps we can cancel them out by going like for like ?  Not sure how fit Lawrence is though ? that might scupper my 4-5-1 idea. ----------------------------Sorro-------------------------- Wilko----------Scross---------------AbFaye--------Higgy ------------Delap-------AmFaye-------Whelan--------- Lawrence-----------------------------------------Ethers ------------------------Beattie--------------------------- Thats the lineup for me mate,if lawrence is up to it. Leave Beattie loitering on the edge of the box when rory launches one in to hammer the loose ball home. Chelsea dont always cover the posts defending corners ( or long throws ). I can sniff a goal .....or two !! Gooo on Stoke. |
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Post by Targaryen Stokie on Jan 13, 2009 22:31:08 GMT
Might have a cheeky one! |
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Post by monkeycat on Jan 14, 2009 9:41:35 GMT
SSN have just said that 6 of the last 7 goals Chelsea have conceeded have come from set pieces. Rory, don't forget your towel ;D
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Post by luigiscfc on Jan 14, 2009 10:15:01 GMT
We are due a goal off a throw...  C'mon Stoke...!! |
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Post by lew86 on Jan 14, 2009 15:38:58 GMT
I 've had 1-0 in my head this past few weeks. and its to us ;D
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Post by markscfc72 on Jan 14, 2009 15:47:49 GMT
fingers crossed for half a dozen or so injuries tonight and a couple of straight reds!
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Post by knowles on Jan 14, 2009 16:15:43 GMT
I wonder if Drogba will regain his place? Agreed Mark, a couple of injuries would be very nice tonight!
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Post by georgeberrysafro on Jan 14, 2009 17:03:13 GMT
Drogba was awful in the 2nd half v Man United, not much better in the first. Still I expect him to feature v Stoke. Either he's not fully fit or he regrets not moving at the start of the season. I was quite surprised he stayed at Chelsea. I hope they have a tough game tonight, a few more fall outs, a sending off and a few injuries would be nice |
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Post by luigiscfc on Jan 14, 2009 19:08:47 GMT
Defo.. The situation their in couldnt get much better for stoke ..apart from lampard getting sent off 2night but what are the odds of that happening ...??? Beattie is a stokie !!... |
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Post by stokiehad on Jan 14, 2009 19:21:45 GMT
i hope were wearing red and white. that yellow is bad luck... never seen them play well in it
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Post by luigiscfc on Jan 14, 2009 19:57:50 GMT
i hope were wearing red and white. that yellow is bad luck... never seen them play well in it Liverpool away..?  Beattie is a stokie.... |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2009 21:44:45 GMT
Looks like Joe Coles out, thats good news for us.
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Post by Lightwood on Jan 15, 2009 9:49:18 GMT
Chelsea have worst home record of top four
Defend set pieces poorly
Dressing room unrest
Stoke set to unleash our new line up
15/1! Get on now
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Post by luigiscfc on Jan 15, 2009 11:49:58 GMT
There some good odds !! Beattie is a stokie.. ;D |
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Post by knowles on Jan 15, 2009 12:54:30 GMT
CHELSEA V STOKE CITY, STAMFORD BRIDGE, 3PM
Chelsea (Probable, 4-1-4-1): Cech; Bosingwa, Alex, Terry, A Cole; Mikel; Deco, Ballack, Lampard, Kalou; Anelka.
Missing: J Cole (knee), Essien (knee).
Tests: Alex (hamstring), Malouda (hamstring).
Top scorer: Anelka 14.
Discipline: R: 2. Y: 34.
Stoke (probable, 4-4-2): Sorensen; Griffin, Shawcross, Sonko, Dickinson (?!); Soares (?!), Olofinjana, Whelan, Delap; Kitson, Fuller.
Missing: Fuller (suspended), Sidibe (knee).
Tests: Cort (groin).
Top scorer: Fuller 6.
Discipline: R: 3. Y: 43.
Referee: P Walton. Games: 12. R: 1. Y: 31. Ave: 2.67.
Stat Attack: Chelsea have 10 FEWER points at home (16 to 26 on their travels).
Last Five League Meetings:
1988-1989 (Div 2): Chelsea 2 Stoke 1
1984-1985 (Div 1): Chelsea 1 Stoke 1
1974-1975 (Div 1): Chelsea 3 Stoke 3
1973-1974 (Div 1): Chelsea 0 Stoke 1
1972-1973 (Div 1): Chelsea 1 Stoke 3
Bet on: Chelsea to get a much needed win.www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/leagues/premierleague/4246259/Premier-League-team-news-Weekend-squad-stats-and-betting-tips.htmlNice to see they've done their homework on the predicted Stoke team!
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Post by twinedwitherlangen on Jan 15, 2009 15:09:59 GMT
That takes the cake, how innaccurate! I'm going take a punt on a starting XI
Sorensen
Wilkinson
Ab. Faye
Shawcross
Higginbotham
Delap
Amdy Faye
Diao
Etherington
Kitson
Beattie
**if Griffin is fit, him instead of Wilko
**If Diao is unfit, then i think he'll may play Cresswell on the right and bring Delap into centre midfield
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Post by Lightwood on Jan 15, 2009 21:10:06 GMT
That takes the cake, how innaccurate! I'm going take a punt on a starting XI Sorensen Wilkinson Ab. Faye Shawcross Higginbotham Delap Amdy Faye Diao Etherington Kitson Beattie **if Griffin is fit, him instead of Wilko **If Diao is unfit, then i think he'll may play Cresswell on the right and bring Delap into centre midfield No Whelan |
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Post by clippo on Jan 16, 2009 4:22:57 GMT
A point,never,i want all 3 now ! They are there for the taking !!!!!!!! ;D I love SCFC as much as the next man...... but saying Chelsea at Stamford Bridge are there for the taking is lunacy. |
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Post by markscfc72 on Jan 16, 2009 10:16:03 GMT
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Post by knowles on Jan 16, 2009 12:56:42 GMT
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Post by thepremierbanksy on Jan 16, 2009 14:11:39 GMT
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Post by markscfc72 on Jan 16, 2009 14:27:34 GMT
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Post by bertieb on Jan 16, 2009 16:34:07 GMT
We'll go there full of hope concede early goal, game over I fear.Though I would love them to make a chump out of me.
RS
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Post by sally on Jan 16, 2009 18:30:06 GMT
We have wore it at every away game have we not... Bolton - Yellow / blue 'Boro - Yellow / blue Liverpool - Yellow / blue Portsmouth - Red & white
Man City - Red & whiteWigan - Yellow / red Manure - Yellow / blue Newcastle - Red & whiteBlackburn - Yellow / red Wet Sham - Yellow / blue Don't understand why we wore the away kit at Bolton, Wigan, Blackburn & West Ham. Referee's decision- depends if he is colour blind or just blind. |
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Post by rocket88 on Jan 16, 2009 19:31:29 GMT
I don't usually have a bet, but i'm up for betting on us upsetting them tomorrow. ;D
Do ya have to state a certain score, or can i just say,"a win or draw for STOKE"?
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Post by Joules on Jan 16, 2009 20:18:40 GMT
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Not sure how fit Lawrence is though ? that might scupper my 4-5-1 idea.
