Guus presents himself so well compared to Jose. Jose used to master the media but I feel he lost it abit. Its a shame to say it but It's refreshing to have a manager that is no fuss.

so with remy and falcao confirmed still unfit, excited to finally see bamford, hopefully he does well with this very rare chance 

 

asmir

ivan-cahill-djilobodgers-baba

matic-rlc

kenedy-oscar-traore

bamford

 

4-0

Remy and falcao have been on and off injury all season, unable to play much at all.

The chel board would be crazy to send bamford away on loan again, give him selection in the team and let the confidence grow in the young fella, training with fab, pedro, willian, would be good for him.

 

Even when he was at the last club all he would talk about and post on media was Chelsea, this kid is True Blue.

 

So lets hope Patrick Bamford get his chance for the rest off the season.

Guus presents himself so well compared to Jose. Jose used to master the media but I feel he lost it abit. Its a shame to say it but It's refreshing to have a manager that is no fuss.

Guus actually answers the questions and there is no underlying agenda. Guus is a no nonsense man which is great to see... Again.

I hope we play like it is a final and against a great opponent. We need to open the gates and this is a great opportunity to do that.

Bloody well, for the second week in a row I thought we were playing a Saturday game!

Bloody well, for the second week in a row I thought we were playing a Saturday game!

I prefer Saturday games myself.

I think almost everyone does.

Wouldn't be surprised to see very few, if not no, youth players tomorrow. I can see Hiddink just wanting to make sure we win.

I prefer Saturday games too.

As others have said a full team of youth players isn't necessary, but seeing Loftus-Cheek, Rahman and Kenedy would be nice.

 

I for one would like to see Bamford get some game time if possible.

Wouldn't be surprised to see very few, if not no, youth players tomorrow. I can see Hiddink just wanting to make sure we win.

I agree I dont think Guus will throw all the kids on. If RLC doesnt start at least I'll be very disappointed though. Would be expecting to see the likes of Bamford on the bench but getting some game time if all going well.

I think we will more or less see a strong line up not too many surprises, Guus will want to keep the momentum running and that's fair enough!

 

                                          Begovic

                   Azpilicueta   Zouma Cahill     Baba

                                          Mikel

                            Fabregas    Ramires

                 Willian                             Kenedy

                                      Costa                   

I'm sure we'll be going in quite strong. The reason is we need to build on our 1st team confidence. If we build a lead, I'm sure we'll be subbing 2-3 younger ones, so I'm expecting our sub list to have some younger names on the list.

Begovic

Azpi

Zouma

Cahill

Baba

Mikel

RLC

Pedro

Cesc

Kenedy

Costa

Matchday! Thank Christ.

Looking forward to seeing the team sheet! 

 

Hoping for a high score here (...in our favour!) get some much needed confidence back into the squad (AND fans!)

Can't explain how much I want Bamford to get a run out today. I agree with most posts that we'll probably see a strong team with a few changes (eg, Baba, Rami) but if we get a few goals then bring on the kids I say

We need to play this like a final, come out of the blocks quick and score early. Keeping a clean sheet will be a massive boost as well.

Starting lineup

Begovic

Dave Zouma JT Baba

Rami Matic

Willian Oscar Pedro

Costa

Lineup by end of match

Begovic

Dave Zouma JT Baba

RLC Matic

Willian Oscar Kennedy

Bamford

Finally game day guys(seems like its been ages since we last played !)...hoping the youngsters get some playing time today would love to see a good mix of "old" & youth on the pitch later feeling pleasantly positive 4-0 to the blues :) KTBFFH!!!!

Begovic

Aina

Cahill 

Papy

Baba

RLC

Matic

Ramires

Kenedy

Traore

Bamford

Anyone know if this is on TV? Was hoping for it to be on BBC but turns out it's not?

Anyone know if this is on TV? Was hoping for it to be on BBC but turns out it's not?

Its on BT sport.

Guss will field a very strong team he sees this as a competition we can win and he will want to win it. This should be ours to win we have the team to do so easily. He will not make the same mistake we made last season so look for a largely unchanged side. This should be a good chance to build on the foundation we set and get further traction on our confidence i will be happy with 3-0 but if we go out and put 5 or 6 past these guys i can bet your bottom dollar a few teams will be sitting there looking nervous especially the teams we play next. We need to beat the fear of playing Chelsea back into teams that's the only way to do it. Teams need to come to Stamford Bridge thinking a draw is a win and not think they actually have a chance of winning. It's time we make it fortress Stamford Bridge again you come here to get beat.

I think we'll use one max two young players today. Guus is just in the doors and he is looking for a more permanent starting XI instead of worrying about the clubs future. If he does so I completely understand. He has instructions from the top to try and make top four and put everything in FA cup and CL. He has very little time to do so.

Begovic

 

Azpi   Zouma  Cahill   Baba

 

Matic    MIkel

 

 

Ramires   RLC   Pedro/Kenedy

 

Costa

 

 

 

My guess.

Edited January 10, 201610 yr by RickUK

Bollox! Just found out my mates taking his boy to the game...weve never won when he takes him to Chelsea games.... :(