Should be an interesting one, Fulham now have the Tinkerman at the helm and appear to be back to winning ways while we have played midweek with our many changes and our man of magic, Hazard has been suffering from a knock or two,

I fancy us to end Ranieri's momentum. KTBFFH

 

PS. Is it me or does Claudio look like one of the Thunderbirds characters that just got old?

 

^ I thought he reminded me of someone  

Another thing i don't like about the Europa League. So many games we'll play on Sundays.

I don't think this one is bad as both fixtures are at home, for me the problem with Europa comes with an away trip to Eastern Europe and then an away trip somewhere like Newcastle. The latter example, kills prep and training  time,

1 hour ago, AlexTommo said:

Another thing i don't like about the Europa League. So many games we'll play on Sundays.

I have always said that Europa League games should be played the same days as Champions League games. 6pm for Europa League games, 8pm for Champions League games. This makes things so much easier for clubs all over Europe.

22 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I have always said that Europa League games should be played the same days as Champions League games. 6pm for Europa League games, 8pm for Champions League games. This makes things so much easier for clubs all over Europe.

It's all about TV audiences and revenue Scott, unfortunately.

Oh snap, I just discovered that this match will be shown at 4:00 AM on Sunday - I guess I will be watching the extended highlights for this match 

41 minutes ago, robdog said:

Oh snap, I just discovered that this match will be shown at 4:00 AM on Sunday - I guess I will be watching the extended highlights for this match 

Just have to get yourself a job on the East Coast Robdog!

I don't really think the Europa game has made a jot of a difference to this game, all the PL players didn't play !
Back to winning ways in the league for me.. 3-1

9 minutes ago, chelseablueboy said:

I don't really think the Europa game has made a jot of a difference to this game, all the PL players didn't play !
Back to winning ways in the league for me.. 3-1

For me the important thing is the players getting a decent training session before the match.

This one should work.

52 minutes ago, Strider6003 said:

Just have to get yourself a job on the East Coast Robdog!

naw, I love living here in Cali - can't beat the scenery here bro

I wonder if there is a case for either RLC or Fabregas to make the premier leagues starting 11. Both would bring something g that Kovacic doesn’t. RLC has power which we need against teams like spurs and fab playing further forward might be helpful Ron attack. Fabs lack of pace doesn’t matter as much in. 3 man midfield. 

Actually though ugh it’s RLC that I think would add that extra power and dynamism. 

after watching this video, I became worried - Don Claudio might have some tricks up his sleeve for Sarri

 

13 hours ago, Strider6003 said:

It's all about TV audiences and revenue Scott, unfortunately.

That's exactly it mate.

Respect to Fulham and Ranieri and also to the work of Jokanovic before, but I really want an easy win tomorrow.

At a party tonight so this is a DVR match not getting up !

don’t know what to make of Fulham they’ve been total trousers until last week, don’t think CR can really affect Sarri ball like the spuds did. I’m expecting the good feeling from Thurs to roll on with a home win . Expect to see Sarris usual prem team lineup. Hope Eddie can get back into the groove as we need a streak to keep up with the top 2. 

On 30/11/2018 at 16:17, AlexTommo said:

Another thing i don't like about the Europa League. So many games we'll play on Sundays.

 

On 30/11/2018 at 17:37, Scott Harris said:

I have always said that Europa League games should be played the same days as Champions League games. 6pm for Europa League games, 8pm for Champions League games. This makes things so much easier for clubs all over Europe.

Sunday’s suit me because I normally work Saturdays and 8pm suits me because I can make it after work without running about like a lunatic. 

Looking forward to Claudio and Andre being back at the bridge tomorrow. 

Game Day !

Come on Chelsea !!

Bloody 12 o’clock kick off ruined my one chance of a lie-in!

A must win for us, or we will be chasing in the top 4 race. I don't expect Raneri to fix their defence in 2 weeks, so if we are playing with a positive attitude and take our chances, the game will be wrapped up before half time. We can't afford the slow start we had in the last 2-3 games, their best chance is for us to chase the game. We will see whether Sarri respond to last week, or keeping faith with his 'untouchables'. Barkley or RLC must start, if not both. For once, both Giroud and Morata are in a bit of scoring form, reckon Giroud may get picked because his link up work.

Match day.....COME ON YOUOU BLUES !

I have worries about this match. Ranieri will try and frustrate us. Fulham need the points and they will probably play out of their skins Big day for football. We need all 3 points, Arsenal need to beat Spurs and Everton need to beat Liverpool. Let's hope we can do it and the other results go our way. COME ON YOU BLUES !!!

Edited December 2, 20187 yr by TheBluesBrother

After our Europa success mid-week and given our record against Fulham, I have full confidence for a win. 

 

Go get 'em yr blues!

We must be able to beat Fulham. Even without hazard