On 14/03/2021 at 09:10, Malta Blue said:

Seeing as this match is on my birthday

I always say all the best people are born in March. Thank you for being the exception to the rule 

2 hours ago, Munkworth said:

I always say all the best people are born in March. Thank you for being the exception to the rule 

"As a general rule both Pisces and Aries people are squat and hairy, with a distinct, gamey odour and are dull of wit"

A quote from the original astrological treatise of the Venus tablet of Ammisaduqa, translated from the Sumerian by Walcher of Malvern and critiqued by Thomas Aquinas as "that's bang on, that is!"

3 hours ago, yorkleyblue said:

"As a general rule both Pisces and Aries people are squat and hairy, with a distinct, gamey odour and are dull of wit"

A quote from the original astrological treatise of the Venus tablet of Ammisaduqa, translated from the Sumerian by Walcher of Malvern and critiqued by Thomas Aquinas as "that's bang on, that is!"

Sounds like me to be fair... 

Seems automatic that Giroud should start given his goal but I wonder if Tuchel will set us up like against Liverpool? Counter attack?

On 14/03/2021 at 06:16, Malta Blue said:

For the pie chart lovers out there...

Chelsea stats for all games on the 17th march

 

This is very helpful - thanks for sharing.  Just one addition to make this conclusive. Can we add the percentage of time we have worn blue socks on March 17 and won?
 

 

6 hours ago, Munkworth said:

I always say all the best people are born in March. Thank you for being the exception to the rule 

4 hours ago, yorkleyblue said:

"As a general rule both Pisces and Aries people are squat and hairy, with a distinct, gamey odour and are dull of wit"

A quote from the original astrological treatise of the Venus tablet of Ammisaduqa, translated from the Sumerian by Walcher of Malvern and critiqued by Thomas Aquinas as "that's bang on, that is!"

Not inaccurate

A very reliable science, that astrology.

Ok this might be nitpicky but for 3 weeks now everyone in the media has been talking about "how we managed to get the invaluable away goal" and it bugs me. With 1-0 being the only scoring away result that under no circumstances allows you to "go through on away goals", the fact that the goal was scored away has no inherent value.

You may despise me for it but I'd argue we achieved an invuable away win, not goal.

1 hour ago, PhilH930 said:

This is very helpful - thanks for sharing.  Just one addition to make this conclusive. Can we add the percentage of time we have worn blue socks on March 17 and won?
 

 

ask and you shall receive:

Colours of socks worn on the 17th march

 

Ratios of each colour

 

Edited March 16, 20215 yr by Malta Blue

Burn the yellow!!!

1 hour ago, JM7 said:

Seems automatic that Giroud should start given his goal but I wonder if Tuchel will set us up like against Liverpool? Counter attack?

I think Athletico will stick with the same game plan from the first match, defend deep and stay compact and look to hit us on the counter. If we score or if we are still level at the 70 minute mark they may open up a little but I can't see Simeone changing his tactics drastically considering the deficit is only 1 goal, he will back his team to get 1 on the counter especially considering they will have a stronger outfit in comparison to the first leg and we are likely to be weaker without Mount and Jorginho.

30 minutes ago, Luiz4Chelsea said:

Ok this might be nitpicky but for 3 weeks now everyone in the media has been talking about "how we managed to get the invaluable away goal" and it bugs me. With 1-0 being the only scoring away result that under no circumstances allows you to "go through on away goals", the fact that the goal was scored away has no inherent value.

You may despise me for it but I'd argue we achieved an invuable away win, not goal.

That is a fair point and not one I had considered before. It would be a valuable away goal if we drew 1-1 or even lost 2-1. But 1-0 is better since it is a win.

1 minute ago, forbzy said:

That is a fair point and not one I had considered before. It would be a valuable away goal if we drew 1-1 or even lost 2-1. But 1-0 is better since it is a win.

spot on!

My predictions for the rest of the CL.... Real Madrid will lose 2-1 AET tonight and afer we draw with Atletico 1-1 we get drawn up against Atalanta. Liverpool can get KO'd by PSG in the qtrs, I reckon Bayern to KO dortmund, man city to KO Porto. Chelsea to play the winners of PSG vs  Bayern in the Final after beating City in the semis

1 hour ago, Malta Blue said:

ask and you shall receive:

Colours of socks worn on the 17th march

 

Ratios of each colour

 

@Valerie he’s spreading anti-blue sock propaganda, it’s obviously a 100% win rate. 

1 hour ago, Munkworth said:

@Valerie he’s spreading anti-blue sock propaganda, it’s obviously a 100% win rate. 

That's intolerable! This is gonna be my "go to" reply to anyone doubting the benefits of blue socks:

3 key players back for them, all expected to start in Jimenez, arguably their best defender and their right side restored in Carraseco and Tripper. Will be far more dangerous this time. 

First goal for us is vital but we won't be out of the woods. That away goal opportunity for them will put us under pressure all game. 0-0 please.

1 hour ago, KonaKai Blue said:

First goal for us is vital but we won't be out of the woods. That away goal opportunity for them will put us under pressure all game. 0-0 please.

After recent games it is hard to imagine this being a goal fest. 0-0 would be increasingly stressful as the game goes on. I am hoping we can get our noses in front on the night and give ourselves a little breathing space. Unless it goes to penalties Athletico have to score at least twice.

We underestimate Atleti at our peril although Tuchel's style will manage some of the risk. 

Glad to have Silva back for this one.  A huge match in the context of our future as a big European club. A win would put us back among the big guns.

 

1 hour ago, KonaKai Blue said:

First goal for us is vital but we won't be out of the woods. That away goal opportunity for them will put us under pressure all game. 0-0 please.

1 goal for us makes little difference. Atletico start the game knowing they need at least 2 goals to win on regular time. That stays the same if we score just 1 goal.

16 minutes ago, Spiller86 said:

We underestimate Atleti at our peril although Tuchel's style will manage some of the risk. 

Glad to have Silva back for this one.  A huge match in the context of our future as a big European club. A win would put us back among the big guns.

 

Silva is not back. Tuchel talked in his press conference that he and Tammy won't be back until after the international break.

10 hours ago, Munkworth said:

@Valerie he’s spreading anti-blue sock propaganda, it’s obviously a 100% win rate. 

Hey, it's got the highest win rate hasn't it?

 

15 minutes ago, Malta Blue said:

Hey, it's got the highest win rate hasn't it?

 

Happy birthday you c**t!

I am fairly confident in this game. The way we play suit very well in against stronger side. 

Of course this is cl, one unlucky decision or dumb mistake can cost you the tie. 

I will play cho Havertz Werner up top. Keep the ball all time, play the most boring football that we can play then just launch long ball to Werner or ask Havertz and cho to bring the ball forward and hopefully keep it there (we really miss Willian in this kind of game). 

The key are kova and Kante. Both suited more to all action game but we need them to play slower and more conservative. 

 

Edited March 17, 20215 yr by Bob stark