CFC North Wales

What are the chances of Sarri dropping Jorginho for this one -zilch. He should put an attack minded team out, go for it and get a few goals to boost morale , but I don't think he will. This one would have been an ideal match for Cesc. CHO to play - lucky if Sarri puts him on the bench.

Strong Chelsea side on paper

It looks like Sarri only has plan A ,no plan B/C etc like we needed against Spurs . To be honest I have not been overly impressed with Jorginho from the start ,OK he has the most passes in the game but 90% are simply 1- 10m passes . I think it was out of order if Sarri singled out Kante in the press today. That Son goal for Spurs summed up how poor Luiz and Jorginho were in the match. We were lucky not to lose against Everton , other managers will now follow the same tactics against us and I predict Ranieri will mess us up on Sunday unless we have a plan B . By the way I've never seen so many tickets available for a derby match on ticket exchange as for Sunday

Reported as saying this today, wanting to work with Jose again ! Back to defensive duties then. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45851960

Do teams on the continent play 9 competitive matches in one month. Maybe that's why teams from the Premier league don't win the Champions League that often. That could be a point ....lol

Not a point mate, just a comment

Looks like we have seven Premier league matches in December one Europa game and a Carabo cup quarter final if we beat Derby.

I haven't read what has been said in previous posts on here but Matt Dickinson in today's Times says what exactly I thought about the match on Sunday. He writes an article called 'Kante fulfils many roles but he is wasted further forward' . I agree 100% with what is said , if you can find a copy read it and you will see what I mean.

Should be an interesting match can't wait.

Moss to ref on Saturday

He was used in midfield last night so he is not just a CB Chelsea have used Luiz in a similar role in the past.

Named as man of the match. Played in midfield in front of Ashley Williams . Future Wales captain , I have no doubts. Old head on young shoulders .

Looking forward to this one. My first visit this season ,got a good seat in the East Stand Upper . Not really bothered Willian/Pedro Luiz/Christiensen etc but I hope there is a really strong referee for this one, Cardiff can get a bit physical . Just hope its not Pawson ...lol. A win will give us a good lift for the forthcoming West Ham ( hope they do not do a Crystal Palace on us !!) and Liverpool matches not to mention maintaining our 100% start.

Hi Bourbon , I know what you mean about Welsh football teams. There has always been a North - South divide here in Wales , which also shows up when following the National team so have been told by some who follow the team to all the games. It is easier and a lot quicker for me to travel to London by train than to Cardiff or Swansea . Three and a half hours on a Virgin train to Euston and then 40min by tube/bus to the Bridge. Best of luck to the Welsh women tonight ! Got my ticket for the Chelsea - Cardiff match yesterday , train already booked !

Wise words , we cannot afford to be complacent Bournemouth always play with 100% effort for the full 90 min. Our back four will have to be on top of their game for the whole match. Will be nice to se Ake back at the Bridge . We have to win these types of home games if we are to be in contention at the end of the season and that is not disrespectful to our opposition.

Celtic or Rangers could be in the mix as well . Either of them would be interesting. We could even see the return of Ivanovic to the Bridge .

Fingers crossed no long distance trips to Russia , Ukraine or even Turkey.

More positives than negatives. A work in progress for sure . Great to get one over on the old enemy.

Thanks coco, I wanted to come down for the Arsenal match , but they are closing Euston station over the weekend as they are the following two weekends as well. I bet your grandson is looking forward for his first match , have a great day

Hi I am one of the few North Wales Chelsea fans. I am a ticket exchange member and travel down for a few home games. The first one this season will be the Cardiff match .