After the games from Saturday onwards I feel quite underwhelmed for this game. 

Nothing to gain and everything to lose.

54 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

After the games from Saturday onwards I feel quite underwhelmed for this game. 

Nothing to gain and everything to lose.

Well we gain a place in the semi-finals which is something. 

I need something to lift me after Sunday. Not sure if this match will do it. Has to be taken seriously as Slavia Prague looked just as good as a mid table PL team judging on their performance last Thursday.

46 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Well we gain a place in the semi-finals which is something. 

Oh thank goodness for that, I was really worried that we had nothing to play for ?

16 minutes ago, EmeraldBlue said:

I need something to lift me after Sunday. Not sure if this match will do it. Has to be taken seriously as Slavia Prague looked just as good as a mid table PL team judging on their performance last Thursday.

It won't be. Win and we do what is expect. Beat an inferior team at home and qualify. Lose and go out only adds to a bad week.

We can crack a smile if arsenal get dumped out though, that would be a nice surprise.

Have to say that I'm pretty sick of football at the moment - thank God it's cheap ale night at my local!

I'm sure my enthusiasm will grow after I get a couple of IPAs down me. Time for Giroud to show that he's worthy of that starting spot.

8 minutes ago, PloKoon13 said:

Have to say that I'm pretty sick of football at the moment - thank God it's cheap ale night at my local!

I'm sure my enthusiasm will grow after I get a couple of IPAs down me. Time for Giroud to show that he's worthy of that starting spot.

Agreed. I feel how I normally do during international breaks. Complete lack of interest. 

Bit doom and gloom on here.

It's the chance, and a good one, of a trophy.

I'm on my way and I'm optimistic.

3-0 

Come on the Chels 

I'm happy with this lineup as CHO and RLC are being rotated in properly. I like the defensive steel that Kovacic brings to the regista role.

this thread is so depressing...... 

for F's sake it's Chelsea, place in a European semi-final at stake, possible trophy and CL place to be won

COME ON CHELSEA!! 

32 minutes ago, Skinnedy said:

I'm happy with this lineup as CHO and RLC are being rotated in properly. I like the defensive steel that Kovacic brings to the regista role.

Not sure why Zappacosta and Willian could not start in place of Dave and Eden to give them a break.

Strong line up, happy enough with that team selection. 

Cahill on the bench makes me happy. 

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

Not sure why Zappacosta and Willian could not start in place of Dave and Eden to give them a break.

I don't think Hazard needs a break, he has barely played a European game all season, he has also missed out on a few cup games too. I think this competition has to be treated as our primary goal for the rest of the season, so it's best to throw our best 11 out there.

19 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

this thread is so depressing...... 

for F's sake it's Chelsea, place in a European semi-final at stake, possible trophy and CL place to be won

COME ON CHELSEA!! 

Apparently tonight is practically the same as the final match of the seaon in which we can only solidify our 15th place 

11 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I don't think Hazard needs a break, he has barely played a European game all season, he has also missed out on a few cup games too. I think this competition has to be treated as our primary goal for the rest of the season, so it's best to throw our best 11 out there.

Not our strongest team. No RLC, no CHO.

33 minutes ago, carrickblue said:

this thread is so depressing...... 

for F's sake it's Chelsea, place in a European semi-final at stake, possible trophy and CL place to be won

COME ON CHELSEA!! 

Good point!

5 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

Not our strongest team. No RLC, no CHO.

But Hudson-Odoi and Loftus-Cheek are special cases. Hudson-Odoi won't be starting every game at his age and Loftus-Cheek has to be managed differently because of his back.

COYB

When I was a young Chelsea supporter. I used to wish it was us competing for a European Semi Final place.

Back when the likes of Aston Villa, Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest were doing so...

We are 1-0 up from the first leg and I'll be delighted if we get to the Semi Finals.

I'll never take it for granted.

Come on Chelsea.

Good enough line up.

Hope for an early goal & get the home support on side. 

2.0  & every one should go home happy.

The score should get rid of any jitters.

2 minutes ago, erskblue said:

When I was a young Chelsea supporter. I used to wish it was us competing for a European Semi Final place.

Back when the likes of Aston Villa, Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest were doing so...

We are 1-0 up from the first leg and I'll be delighted if we get to the Semi Finals.

I'll never take it for granted.

Come on Chelsea.

I think the fact that Spurs are in the CL SF has served to temper the overall excitement of us getting to the EL SF.  

3 minutes ago, Boston Blue said:

I think the fact that Spurs are in the CL SF has served to temper the overall excitement of us getting to the EL SF.  

Yeah I don't doubt that.

I'm not exactly pleased about it myself, unsurprisingly.

 

Let's get it done!

COME ON CHELS!!!

where is RLC? is he hurt?

what's the verdict on this "fan designed shirt"? Nice or nasty?