First game of preseason is one week away. Not expecting much other than a run out for many players.  Most interested in what TT does with the backline - whether he plays 4 given CB shortage.

More importantly - is anyone going to the game?  I'll be there and Allegiant stadium looks great for a pre game beer! KTBFFH

Broja apparently staying as many clubs are interested in him.

Kante and RCL not going due to their vaccination status. 

Club America, f**k yeah.....

32 minutes ago, dkw said:

Club America, f**k yeah.....

Interesting first game. Usually 2 lineups 45 mins each. So we get to see a lot of players with neither side being too strong

This is a repeat fixture of the 2007 Pre Season USA tour, we played them at Stanford Stadium near San Francisco, I was there after conceding we went on to win 2-1. Im going to the game in Vegas next Saturday. Can take the piss out of the opposition but over here in CA and especially south of the border they are a big club with a decent following, should be a lot of them at the Allegiant all Corona'd up. 

p.s. its a fantastic stadium was there last year to see The Stones. 

Actually bummed that for the first time in a long time I'll not be seeing Chelsea on a US Tour.  Will be interesting to see what young lads get a run out. usually it's a chance for them to showcase.  I remember oe of the Seattle games, and Kakuta and Stoch looked very good, but then didn't materialize.

Wouldn't read too much into the games either, but I expect the usual meltdowns if we don't win 9-0

The big question is am I willing to wake up at 3am to watch the match? Probably. 

Anybody know if this is on TV in US?

I'm at a party on Saturday night. Do I remain relatively sober so I can stay awake to watch the game or do I get steaming drunk and struggle to stay awake. Decisions, decisions.

1 hour ago, Boyne said:

I'm at a party on Saturday night. Do I remain relatively sober so I can stay awake to watch the game or do I get steaming drunk and struggle to stay awake. Decisions, decisions.

Where is it going to be shown, do you know?

1 hour ago, Boyne said:

I'm at a party on Saturday night. Do I remain relatively sober so I can stay awake to watch the game or do I get steaming drunk and struggle to stay awake. Decisions, decisions.

Given the heat the lads will be playing in I say you should get drunk, should make the game more interesting.

6 hours ago, Munkworth said:

The big question is am I willing to wake up at 3am to watch the match? Probably. 

No wife/gf or kids to annoy by being up at such a time?

5 minutes ago, Valerie said:

Where is it going to be shown, do you know?

Going to be shown on the website and the 5th Stand App but it looks like it won't be shown in your neck of the woods. Hopefully you can find a stream from somewhere. I guess it's not being shown in some parts of the world due to broadcasting rights.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/watch-the-us-tour-live

Just now, axman2526 said:

No wife/gf or kids to annoy by being up at such a time?

6 hours ago, Munkworth said:

The big question is am I willing to wake up at 3am to watch the match? Probably. 

think, for me, it'll depend on what colour socks we're wearing

Just now, carrickblue said:

think, for me, it'll depend on what colour socks we're wearing

Can you check and text me at 02:55? I’ll know whether or not to bother then. 

24 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

Just now, axman2526 said:

2 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

No wife/gf or kids to annoy by being up at such a time?

How will the cat react, will he be delighted or annoyed? My bet is on "violent".

Just now, Valerie said:

My bet is on "violent".

You won’t be getting a big pay out on that bet. 

1 hour ago, Boyne said:

Going to be shown on the website and the 5th Stand App but it looks like it won't be shown in your neck of the woods. Hopefully you can find a stream from somewhere. I guess it's not being shown in some parts of the world due to broadcasting rights.

https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/watch-the-us-tour-live

Ah, thanks @Boyne, hadn't seen that announcement yet. The kick-off time might scare me off anyway 

16 minutes ago, Munkworth said:

You won’t be getting a big pay out on that bet. 

If anything like our cat going from being these affectionate suck up for pettings,  to aloof to physcho yelling for treats or she needs a poo...