KrazyTea

Relax and don't be a c**t. The point is he is was injured most of the summer, wait until he has proven his match fitness as he was injured most of the summer. It's a little early to be panicking.

Until he starts a long losing streak I feel the same.

Spain didn't pick Mata either...

Yes but we could use a little higher calibre of CB, this has been a weak spot as of late. Terry not the man he was and Cahill not quite the rock on defence that we need from him.

Reports seem to indicate he will be taking a massive pay cut.

Something about Chelsea and an African striker just seems right... http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2013/8/28/4668232/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-samuel-etoo

Cameroonian FA also reporting he signed with Chelsea.

Given that Rooney seems to be their mission A, I find it unlikely their is a superior or surprise signing beyond him. Eto'o would seem to be the most likely "filler" choice.

Moving on, I wonder what the lineup will feature for this game. Seem unlikely that we will see a lot of the same players playing given the amount of games they have played but this is a trophy game.

I thought Oscar was the most brilliant offensively in what was really more of a probing defensive affair

At least we didn't lost to Cardiff

Also, RvP. No goals.

The problem with these two teams playing so early this year with managerial changes was that neither was really going to risk it strategically. But we didn't lose points to Man United and that is the biggest takeaway from the game, now to win a cup on Friday and head into the internationals.

I think we should try giving the ball away and see if that helps

Our fans in full song. Jose Mourinho

Some people are truly fickle

Fan post of Schurrle at striker as a result of Willian http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com/2013/8/23/4651494/could-willian-indirectly-solve-chelseas-striker-problem

Whats the over/under on Rooney scoring an own goal today?

This was predicted at http://www.weaintgotnohistory.com Good on them

No Demba Ba or Moses, Rooney to start. Blackmon as the backup today, not Hilario.

I'm not a huge fan of Gigi #pregameshow

If it were a 3 game season, Cavani = stud, Falcao = bust.

But they are better in one area that really counts, forward. Stop RvP. The table has turned and now it is Man Yoo that is dependent on their striker vs us and Drogba a few years ago.

Aston Villa appear better at parking the bus and countering than they do playing legitimate formations.

Ya its kind of a disappointment. Who knows there might be some more moves down the road yet, but still not the greatest vibe on this one.