presthaven
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Post by presthaven on Jan 15, 2009 15:01:15 GMT
I think Chelsea's new tactics are tailor made for Stoke to take advantage of in particular the long throw of which i'm expecting the Potters to take full advantage . That is my observation following the Chelsea match last night.
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Post by ersaurebot 1, 000, 000 views on Jan 15, 2009 15:03:41 GMT
have you been listening to talky sporty presthaven?
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Post by sgtpotter89 on Jan 15, 2009 15:04:33 GMT
i didnt see the chelsea match last night due to being at college but my brother told me that chelsea looked very vulnerable from set pieces and throw ins
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presthaven
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Post by presthaven on Jan 15, 2009 15:05:34 GMT
Erasure- Nope
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Jan 15, 2009 15:08:11 GMT
Something tells me they will be working on set plays a lot this week.
I think Delaps throws have been slowly improving again, Chelsea are yet to defend a Delap missile so could prove to be tough test for their defence.
I'd still be ecstatic with a point though!
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Post by sgtpotter89 on Jan 15, 2009 15:11:35 GMT
Something tells me they will be working on set plays a lot this week. I think Delaps throws have been slowly improving again, Chelsea are yet to defend a Delap missile so could prove to be tough test for their defence. I'd still be ecstatic with a point though! chelsea's ground is one of the few away grounds that would suit our style of play, its a very narrow pitch, isnt it only a few metres bigger in length and width. rory could get some purchase on saturday. i think we if force enough set pieces, something will drop for us |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2009 15:15:32 GMT
Zonal Not Marking would be closer to the ... mark.
Though I assume Cavalio (or however he spells it) will be back in against us, for the absolutely rubbish Alex? Southend's goal was down to the big-daft Alex not bothering to do much at all ... And that wasn't the only time he just couldn't be bothered to defend anything like properly.
I don't think it's their system - though that may not help - but the fact that only one of their center-backs on display was anything like decent.
If we are lucky - and Alex does play - then we have every chance from set pieces (and before Joe turns up to complain ... no probably not corners, though!).
ah
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Jan 15, 2009 15:15:49 GMT
Something tells me they will be working on set plays a lot this week. I think Delaps throws have been slowly improving again, Chelsea are yet to defend a Delap missile so could prove to be tough test for their defence. I'd still be ecstatic with a point though! chelsea's ground is one of the few away grounds that would suit our style of play, its a very narrow pitch, isnt it only a few metres bigger in length and width. rory could get some purchase on saturday. i think we if force enough set pieces, something will drop for us I'm concerned about how many they score rather than whether we will score any. Although we have the smallest pitch in the league, it only equates to about 3-4ft either side, not much when you consider it. |
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Post by dexter97 on Jan 15, 2009 15:16:56 GMT
Chelsea's pitch is 103m x 67m - Not that narrow really.
The biggest pitches in the league are 105m x 68m. Ours is 100 x 64m.
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Post by smapples on Jan 15, 2009 15:18:24 GMT
, Chelsea are yet to defend a Delap missile ! Can you clarify what you mean by this statement? I remember Cech was one of the first keepers to openly say that they have been working on defending the long throw in training. My memory is hazy but I seem to recall they were on the ball against them at the Brit. Cant agree more about the zonal thing, Beattie could easily rip through the centre if we dont score that way I am sure a frustrated John Terry might may a silly foul or two. |
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Post by dexter97 on Jan 15, 2009 15:21:01 GMT
Delap didn't play against them at the Brit.
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Post by evans1863 on Jan 15, 2009 15:23:27 GMT
Some sort of groin injury was it not?
He was on the bloody ball because Diao, Sonko and Higgy were taking it in turns to throw the ball straight up in the area, unlike Rory's flat missiles.
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Post by smapples on Jan 15, 2009 15:24:47 GMT
I retract my statement. Appologies Geordieland.
Although i do remember them saying Cech had been preparing for them.
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Post by dexter97 on Jan 15, 2009 15:26:05 GMT
There was some confusion at the time about the nature of his injury, but it was probably the first sign of the shoulder trouble he's been having.
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Post by salopstick on Jan 15, 2009 15:28:13 GMT
Delap didn't play against them at the Brit. yes he did according to alan shrearer |
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Jan 15, 2009 15:28:53 GMT
I retract my statement. Appologies Geordieland. Although i do remember them saying Cech had been preparing for them. So has every other keeper who has played us so far. When Delap is firing them in properly (with full power) then I don't think anyone has truly been able to cope with them. Some defences have faired better than others but that's more by luck than judgement. I think the best teams to defend them so far have been Boro (with Ross Turnbull) and Hartlepool! Delap definitely DID NOT play against Chelsea at the Brit, it was Higgy taking the long throws, no-where near as good! |
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Post by dexter97 on Jan 15, 2009 15:29:14 GMT
Although i do remember them saying Cech had been preparing for them. That's true. I remember wondering at the time how you prepare to defend against them unless you've got someone in the side who can deliver them. Maybe they've got some kind of Rory-o-matic ball launcher! ;D |
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Post by smapples on Jan 15, 2009 15:34:16 GMT
Yeah he was giving it a bit of Ivan Drago Rocky IV "I will stop the throw", you couldnt take him as seriously though with his mossle top.
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Post by SidibeGod on Jan 15, 2009 15:34:48 GMT
I retract my statement. Appologies Geordieland. Although i do remember them saying Cech had been preparing for them. Also I think some pundit, or other, slipped up on MOTD saying that Cech was the only keeper who had coped with the Rory throw - roughly translated as "Chelsea kept a clean sheet at the Brit and I couldn't be bothered to check if Delap played" |
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Post by dexter97 on Jan 15, 2009 15:35:03 GMT
 Rory-o-matic |
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Post by Stokie in Geordieland on Jan 15, 2009 15:39:05 GMT
I have visions of that young lad dos santos standing on a table toe punting balls into a mock up penalty area  |
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Post by Strange Boy on Jan 15, 2009 16:20:23 GMT
Rory-o-matic A Rory Delap Mini-me ;D Muha ha ha ha |
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