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Can anyone please advise as to how you get into the reserve games at Cobham or is it Chobham ? I have followed e kids for the last 4 years every game at Aldershot. It seems behind.  Closed doors when not at Aldershot.

Such a shame as it is my only chance of seeing my beloved Chelsea as tourists and yuppies seem to get first dibs on tickets for first team games.

Watched under 23s yesterday lose to a far superior Man City side that had pace we could not cope with. Under 18s lookstrong and have a bit of passion. Under 23s weak in the middle of midfield. There saving grace is Charley Masounda, now if you could motivate him for 90 minutes what a player.

Not sure the under 23 manager is the right man. He can not teach him passion to be Chelsea, simply cause he aint Chelsea.

 
Zeta said:
Youngsters won 13-0 the other day against Brighton.
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And the Brighton squad isn't even that bad had something like an 8 game unbeaten streak before that game.

It just shows how good coaching and management at youth levels really makes a huge difference.

 

 
I agree, 13-0 is a great result, under 18s run and managed by a good old Chelsea boy Jody Morris......now the under 23s are ok but not in the class of Man City or the European teams we played this year, the manager is not Chelsea. Does not know what the passion about Chelsea is, should be someone with Chelsea in the blood.

 
Londons Finest said:
I agree, 13-0 is a great result, under 18s run and managed by a good old Chelsea boy Jody Morris......now the under 23s are ok but not in the class of Man City or the European teams we played this year, the manager is not Chelsea. Does not know what the passion about Chelsea is, should be someone with Chelsea in the blood.
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Well that's a bit harsh.

We are reigning back to back champions at under 23 level and the only reason we aren't defending our title is because our first team didn't qualify.

We also have three or four players under 23 regularly in the first team squad this season, a squad that is on top of the table.  I'm sure we would be more than competitive if not contenders.

 
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I agree, 13-0 is a great result, under 18s run and managed by a good old Chelsea boy Jody Morris......now the under 23s are ok but not in the class of Man City or the European teams we played this year, the manager is not Chelsea. Does not know what the passion about Chelsea is, should be someone with Chelsea in the blood.
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Majority of the under 23 team is out on loan gaining vital experience to either be involved in our first team squad or sold on at a profit.

 
http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2017/02/it_s-spurs-in-youth-cup-semi.html

Chelsea’s Under-18s team now know they face a London derby in the semi-finals of this season’s FA Youth Cup after Tottenham beat Newcastle 5-3 away in their quarter-final on Monday night.  

Chelsea, aiming to lift the trophy for a fourth time in a row, made it through to the last four with 1-0 win at Leicester earlier in the month. We played Spurs at the semi-final stage in 2015, coming back from a 2-0 deficit after the first leg to progress 5-4 on aggregate.

The other semi-final this season will be between Stoke City and Manchester City.

Chelsea will play our first leg away against Spurs with the second leg at Stamford Bridge. The dates have yet to be announced. 

 
http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2017/03/youth-cup-bridge-date-set--tickets-on-sale-now.html

Our Under-18s will host Tottenham Hotspur in the second leg of the FA Youth Cup semi-final on Saturday 18 March and tickets are on general sale now. 

The game at Stamford Bridge will kick off at 5.15pm and will be broadcast live on Chelsea TV as our Under-18s aim to reach their sixth consecutive FA Youth Cup final. Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for concessions. Click here to buy. 

The first leg at White Hart Lane will be played on Tuesday 14 March, kick-off 7.15pm. Chelsea TV will have live coverage, while tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £1 for concessions and will be sold by our ticket office. 

Ticket sales information for the home leg

Tickets are now on general sale (maximum of four per person).

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Tickets are priced at £5 for adults and £3 for juniors (under-20s) and seniors (over-65s).

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Tickets will go off sale at 5pm on Friday 17 March.

Please note there will be no tickets sold on the day of the match.

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Supporters from the UK who purchase tickets after 12pm on Wednesday 15 March will need to collect their tickets from the ticket office on the day of the match.

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Both the semi final legs against Spurs will be live on ITV4.

The other semi is Man City v Stoke so it could be the third Chelsea - Man City final three years running.

Come on you Young Blues!

 
Definitely looks like Man City in the final - they thrashed Stoke 6-0 in first leg!

Let's hope we can beat Spurs and perhaps set up a final with City again which could then be mirrored in the FA Cup Proper.

Will be watching tonight.

 
Who else saw the game last night? The 2 -1 scoreline suggested a close game but in reality we were so far ahead of Spurs in every aspect. Our boys were so comfortable in possession and whenever Spurs had it the press and off ball positioning from us was incredible they just couldn't hold it for any real period. Dare i say it, it was almost like the kids version of Pep's Barca in the way we made a good youth side look like total amateur's. The keeper of Spurs had the best game ive ever seen for a keeper at youth level, he was the reason it didn't go to 4,5,6 in the second period. Spurs scored one at the end but in reality it shouldn't be a problem, playing like this we should have far too much for them at The Bridge on Saturday.

I was told in 2011 our long term plan was incredible and we have the best talent at kid's level and i was a bit skeptical at the time but it was quite clearly true, the next step has to be integrating the best talent in the first team squad (starting with Mason Mount this summer) and i can see the other thing that this women told me becoming reality, in her words "Give it time and i believe Chelsea will dominate the league like Man.Utd have, with City keeping them honest ala Wenger's Arsenal to Fergie".

 
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Argo said:
Who else saw the game last night? The 2 -1 scoreline suggested a close game but in reality we were so far ahead of Spurs in every aspect. Our boys were so comfortable in possession and whenever Spurs had it the press and off ball positioning from us was incredible they just couldn't hold it for any real period. Dare i say it, it was almost like the kids version of Pep's Barca in the way we made a good youth side look like total amateur's. The keeper of Spurs had the best game ive ever seen for a keeper at youth level, he was the reason it didn't go to 4,5,6 in the second period. Spurs scored one at the end but in reality it shouldn't be a problem, playing like this we should have far too much for them at The Bridge on Saturday.

I was told in 2011 our long term plan was incredible and we have the best talent at kid's level and i was a bit skeptical at the time but it was quite clearly true, the next step has to be integrating the best talent in the first team squad (starting with Mason Mount this summer) and i can see the other thing that this women told me becoming reality, in her words "Give it time and i believe Chelsea will dominate the league like Man.Utd have, with City keeping them honest ala Wenger's Arsenal to Fergie".
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The same could have been said about Seville in the first leg against Leicester, when they totally outclassed them. 2-1 is a very slender lead, and we've still got it all to do.

 
Backbiter said:
The same could have been said about Seville in the first leg against Leicester, when they totally outclassed them. 2-1 is a very slender lead, and we've still got it all to do.
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Ofcourse its not over, but i just can't see them winning at The Bridge and if they do it will likely be a 1 goal smash and grab, meaning they will be knackered for ET after loads of ball chasing. I reckon if we play the 2nd leg of this 30 times we will go through in 29 of them.

 
Im taking my youngest to this ,he is only 6 and has never actually been in the ground yet,i told him wednesday and he hasnt been able to sleep since.  It got me thinking about my first game back in 1973 ,Sept 5th home against Birmingham, mid week under lights  ,magic. It left such a mark that it seems like yesterday,i cant remember the game but i can the lights and the pitch ,the running track and bright green pitch .

I know the game has moved on in many ways but  i reckon we all should take 5 seconds to think about the first time we entered the paradise that is Stamford Bridge and seeing the ground through a childs eye !

blimey im turning into jumpers for goal posts !    

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Hope your youngest enjoys it mate. Should be a good game and a decent turn out - let's hope we make it to yet another Youth Cup Final.

Think it is magical that as we get older, we still have those great memories from attending those first games - especially under floodlights. I have great memories of not only going to The Bridge but also attending Stock Car & Speedway at Wimbledon Stadium. Loved the whole buzz and the atmosphere and probably best of all, a burger or hot dog with onions. Whenever I smell onions at one of those stalls, it takes me back to the 1970's.

So treat your son to a burger / hot dog - he'll never forget it!!

 
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Cheers Nibs i appreciate your best wishes and your right at  2-1 there is plenty to play for ...  not only does he need a burger he needs to be able to sing the full repertoire of anti spuds songs! (only joking - he says :-) )

i live and indeed lived out in the sticks in west sussex so only went to Wimbledon stadium a few time for banger racing but your right ,football ,banger racing,horse racing,  the dogs was kind of seedy and that added a level of enjoyment .My local bookies was just a smog of smoke ,now i sit them drinking a nice cup of coffee...

ps love your little boy soldiers icon.... other than the Chels  my one other true love  was /is the jam  .... guildford civic hall,the rainbow ,brighton ,etc etc ... happy days  

 
There have been two constants in my life - Chelsea and The Jam. Couldn't have survived without either!

Have broadened my musical tastes over the years, but still nothing will ever come close to The Jam and the excitement & energy at their gigs. The middle 3 albums - All Mod Cons, Setting Sons & Sound Affects - every track will forever be etched on my soul. 

As for tomorrow will be watching the game on ITV4  - COYB!

 
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