It's a rare home cup game for the Blues... and as far as I know the game is being televised.

 

Can't see anything but a win here.

 

Who would you like to see play?

 

GK: Schwarzer

 

LB: Cole

CB: Cahill

CB: Luiz

RB: Azpi

 

DCM: Matic

DCM: Lampard

 

AML: Schurrle

AMR: Hazard

AMC: Mata

 

ST: Ba

Edited January 20, 201412 yr by JoeyN

GK: Schwarzer

 

LB: Cole

CB: Cahill

CB: Luiz

RB: Azpi

 

DCM: Matic

DCM: Lampard

 

AML: Schurrle

AMR: Hazard

AMC: Mata

 

ST: Ba

 

That team looks pretty good to me, I might start Willian or Oscar ahead of Hazard though so that we can keep him wrapped in cotton wool for the league matches.

 

We'll most likely see Ivanovic start at right back though to combat Stokes height and physical presence on set pieces. 

Schwarzer, Ivanovic, Cahill, Luiz, Cole, Matic, Lampard, Schurrle, Mata, Willian, Ba.

GK: Schwarzer

LB: Cole

CB: Cahill

CB: Ivanovich

RB: Azpi

DCM: Matic

DCM: Lampard

AM: Willian

AM: Schurrle

AMC: Mata

ST: Ba

That team looks pretty good to me, I might start Willian or Oscar ahead of Hazard though so that we can keep him wrapped in cotton wool for the league matches.

 

We'll most likely see Ivanovic start at right back though to combat Stokes height and physical presence on set pieces. 

Dave did just fine last season v Stoke and they were a lot worse then than they are this season.

This is an FA cup game against PL opposition, I wouldn't weaken the side too much.  I'd like to see Mata and Matic play and I'd give Hazard a rest.

Dave did just fine last season v Stoke and they were a lot worse then than they are this season.

 

I know you're quite possibly Dave's biggest fan Remodez but I think Ivan is likely to get the nod ahead of Dave for now... That said he'll probably start at left back because clearly Jose likes him. 

Schwarzer

 

Azpi

Cahill

Luiz

Cole

 

Matic

Lampard

 

Mata

Willian

Schurrle

 

Ba

Would like to progress so i would go with Schwarzer,Ivan,JT,Cahill,Azpi,Matic,Lampard,Mata,Oscar,Willian,Eto,o  subs Hazard,Luiz,Cech,Cole,Ba.

This is what I'd like to see:

 

Is this game on TV?

I think it's ITV

We don't want to be taking this game lightly but it would be a good chance to give some other players a good run . The last 2 times we have played Stoke at the bridge they have taken a while to break down and they will no doubt come here trying to take the tie back to the Brittania .

 

Azpili Luiz Terry Cole

Matic Lampard

Schurrle Mata Hazard

Torres

 

I don't think Jose will go with that many changes . I think Willian and Oscar could do with some time on the bench simply because of the tempo at which they have been playing over the last 3 weeks . Would love to see the big Serb in the middle of the park . Was genuinely surprised by how massive he was when he came on against United . 

Torres is injured unfortunately gussy.

Of course how could I forget . Long day at the office . 

 

Run for Demba then !

Let's not get carried away, Stoke humbled us earlier this season.

 

Anticipating a tough game.

This is what I'd like to see:

 

 

I wouldn't start Lamps...he is recovering from injury. Let him run for the last 15 to 20 minutes. I would like to see Dave on the right though

Dave did just fine last season v Stoke and they were a lot worse then than they are this season.

We also let in 2 goals from set pieces against them earlier in the season if I recall correctly.

Can't remember what our back 4 was that day though.

I can't see Terry or Hazard starting this one, both deserve a rest.

Taking my son and nephew to this so I hope that whoever he picks does a fine job of giving Jose a headache for the next game.

It will be a tough one though, Stoke always cause us problems so we can't (and never should) assume it's a banker.

We also let in 2 goals from set pieces against them earlier in the season if I recall correctly.

Can't remember what our back 4 was that day though.

Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Mikel, Schurrle, Mata, Hazard, Torres, was the team on duty that day for a 3 - 2 loss.

Pretty sure Ba and Matic will both start. I think it will be;

Cech

Ivan Cahill Luiz Dave

Ramires Matic

Willian Mata Schurrle

Ba

2-0 Ba and Ramires to score.

Cech, Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta, Ramires, Mikel, Schurrle, Mata, Hazard, Torres, was the team on duty that day for a 3 - 2 loss.

 

Would be an ideal game for Matic to come in and add some extra size for set pieces. He/Cahill/JT/Iva should be more than enough to restrict that threat (hopefully).

 

I'm surprised so many people predict JT will be rested, he's started every single league game this season and was as brilliant as ever against United. He's not showing any signs of fatigue.

Edited January 21, 201412 yr by Jonty

Hope to god mata starts in the centre and when he scores lifts his shirt to reveal a 'f**k off united' message on a vest

Not going to lie, if Mata sits this one out I think I might start buying into the rumours of him leaving this month. 

Would be an ideal game for Matic to come in and add some extra size for set pieces. He/Cahill/JT/Iva should be more than enough to restrict that threat (hopefully).

 

I'm surprised so many people predict JT will be rested, he's started every single league game this season and was as brilliant as ever against United. He's not showing any signs of fatigue.

I think the reason he has started every league game is because he has sat out the cup games. I think jose wants to use him in europe and in the prem.