There has to be some kind of internal inquest into this injury toll.  For instance, when was the last time Ugochukwu even got on the field , how did he suffer an injury that kept him out for weeks ( or months)? I thought Colwill was a minor injury, but he was out for how long now? Sanchez, didn't he just come back from an injury, out again? Not even going to mention the cases of Levia or James, should just officially rule them out until 2025.

Guaranteed a draw...

On 12/04/2024 at 07:25, timetowaste said:

Add Enzo, Disasi and Sterling to the absentees.

Our deep run in Europe this year has really done a number on our squad...

 

Wait.

Match Day!

Come On Chelsea!!

We haven't lost to Everton at home since 1994?

44 minutes ago, Gol15 said:

/We haven't lost to Everton at home since 1994?

 



 

 

Is that the year that we beat them 4-2 at their place and they did the same at SB?

Petrovic

Gusto  Chalobah  Silva  Cucurella

Chukwuemeka  Caicedo Gallagher

Noni  Palmer  Mudryk

 

I have a positive outlook on this match, Chelsea can’t really ruin my weekend or my week ahead 😏

1 hour ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Petrovic

Gusto  Chalobah  Silva  Cucurella

Chukwuemeka  Caicedo Gallagher

Noni  Palmer  Mudryk

 

Palmer Jackson Mudryck 

‘and it’s the team I’d pick given no disasi or Colwill and baddy seemingly having had the how to play switch turned off 

Just now, ozboy said:

Palmer Jackson Mudryck 

‘and it’s the team I’d pick given no disasi or Colwill and baddy seemingly having had the how to play switch turned off 

I imagine Jackson will most likely start but i'd give him a rest, looks way off the boil lately. Noni is in form, Palmer is undroppable and Mudryk has started to put in some good games. 

Date / Time: Monday, April 15, 2024, 20.00 BST; 3pm EDT; 12:30am IST (next day)

Venue: Stamford Bridge, SW6

Referee: Paul Tierney (on pitch); Michael Salisbury (VAR)

Forecast: Cold, windy, possibly quite rainy

 

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3 hours ago, WhiteWall said:

Is that the year that we beat them 4-2 at their place and they did the same at SB?

I don't know, just saw the stat but it could be!

1 hour ago, Gol15 said:

I don't know, just saw the stat but it could be!

Think it was. Totally bizarre period. If i have got it right we went there off of an indifferent run and beat them 4-2 at Goodison. They then came to us like a month later and beat us 4-2 at the Bridge.

Kind of tying in about three threads into one here as i have seen posts for strikers that have failed to achieve their expected promise here. I have also seen a thread of our favorite shirts in light of the latest incoming horrific offering. And then to finish the thread here covering rivalries between Chelsea and Everton.

For me here is the embodiment of all three points.

And also quality players who were either injured or, could never last 90 minutes.

5 hours ago, WhiteWall said:

Is that the year that we beat them 4-2 at their place and they did the same at SB?

If I remember correctly we lost 1-0 at home in 94-95 season. I think it was the first game that we opened up the new Matthew Harding stand and they spoilt the party. Surprised it has been that long although since their last win at the Bridge, although there have been a fair few draws. Plus I remember them beating us on penalties at the Bridge in the FA Cup about 10 years ago.

Looking at the league table I think it will be hard for us to qualify for a European spot unless we win at least 5 of our last 8. With the poor performances of English teams in Europe this is how things look currently for next season:

Top 4 ->Champions League

5th -> Europa League

6th-> Europa Conference League

1 Additional Europa League spot to the winners of FA Cup. If that ends up being City, then it would mean 6th goes into Europa League, and 7th to Conference League. 

Looking at Newcastle's remaining fixtures I would say 6th is now their's to lose. So Man United will see FA Cup as their best option. Probably our best option too, although getting past City will be a huge challenge given form and injuries.

Hopefully we can find a way to win tonight. Any other result and realistically it will be all on the FA Cup for European chances.

26 minutes ago, forbzy said:

If I remember correctly we lost 1-0 at home in 94-95 season. I think it was the first game that we opened up the new Matthew Harding stand and they spoilt the party. Surprised it has been that long although since their last win at the Bridge, although there have been a fair few draws. Plus I remember them beating us on penalties at the Bridge in the FA Cup about 10 years ago.

Ah, i must be thinking of the previous year, 93-94, as i am sure it was 94 when i went to the bridge for it

23 minutes ago, forbzy said:

Looking at the league table I think it will be hard for us to qualify for a European spot unless we win at least 5 of our last 8. With the poor performances of English teams in Europe this is how things look currently for next season:

Top 4 ->Champions League

5th -> Europa League

6th-> Europa Conference League

1 Additional Europa League spot to the winners of FA Cup. If that ends up being City, then it would mean 6th goes into Europa League, and 7th to Conference League. 

Looking at Newcastle's remaining fixtures I would say 6th is now their's to lose. So Man United will see FA Cup as their best option. Probably our best option too, although getting past City will be a huge challenge given form and injuries.

Hopefully we can find a way to win tonight. Any other result and realistically it will be all on the FA Cup for European chances.

I used to think even Conference League would be beneficial, but not anymore given the amount of injuries we keep having and the fatigue we keep seeing. 

23 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

Ah, i must be thinking of the previous year, 93-94, as i am sure it was 94 when i went to the bridge for it

Yes I was also at the bridge in 93-94 when we beat them 4-2 at home. Was around the time Stein got into his scoring run that helped us move clear of relegation and go on our FA Cup run.

22 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I used to think even Conference League would be beneficial, but not anymore given the amount of injuries we keep having and the fatigue we keep seeing. 

I would still like to finish as high as possible in the league but the most satisfying way to qualify for Europe (if we manage it) would be to win the FA Cup. City have the second leg against Real Madrid this week. Perhaps they will rest a couple of players after that. But they will still be formidable opposition, especially given the players unavailable for selection.

I suspect tonight the team will largely pick itself. Presumably something like this:

Petrovic

Gusto (if available? Else Chalobah)

Thiago Silva

Chalobah (or Badiashile)

Cucurella

Caicedo

Casadei

Gallagher

Palmer

Madueke (or Mudryk)

Jackson

Everton can't score goals to save their lives, surely we won't have to worry about conceding 2 goals today

30 minutes ago, Remodez said:

Everton can't score goals to save their lives, surely we won't have to worry about conceding 2 goals today

Thats exactly why we need to worry lol

7 hours ago, Ukraine Bolt said:

Petrovic

Gusto  Chalobah  Silva  Cucurella

Chukwuemeka  Caicedo Gallagher

Noni  Palmer  Mudryk

 

Palmer at 9 doesn't work at all.

11 minutes ago, wizardous said:

Palmer at 9 doesn't work at all.

Neither does Jackson