Match day thread for the Premier League Match vs West Ham at Stamford Bridge.

WLD BlueCo Out!

4 minutes ago, axman2526 said:

WLD BlueCo Out!

What’s WLD? I thought it was one of those alco-pop things, but I guess not.

Win, loss or draw.

1 hour ago, Snedger said:

What’s WLD? I thought it was one of those alco-pop things, but I guess not.

He's going to start Chalobah and Badishille as the center backs ain't he...

Sanchez

Gusto Acheampong Chalobah Hato

Caicedo Santos

Palmer Enzo Gittens

Delap

4 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Sanchez

Gusto Acheampong Chalobah Hato

Caicedo Santos

Palmer Enzo Gittens

Delap

I'd take 9 of that line up.

Delap vs a low block won't achieve anything, and while I'd love Cole to start I have doubt on his fitness. Rosenior said we have to manage him.

Estevao and Joao Pedro instead.

Mind you our dead rubber vs Arsenal is the midweek game so maybe this is the game for Reece, Cole and Cucu to play then rest in midweek.

On 25/01/2026 at 18:00, axman2526 said:

Win, loss or draw.

I’d suggest dropping the W it doesn’t happen enough to warrant being there.

22 minutes ago, Munkunku said:

I’d suggest dropping the W it doesn’t happen enough to warrant being there.

Could still use it for the women's team though.

11 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Sanchez

Gusto Acheampong Chalobah Hato

Caicedo Santos

Palmer Enzo Gittens

Delap

I think that’s close to what we’ll see.

West Ham have improved recently and with the rivalry this will likely be a tough game. Hopefully we can navigate another win and keep our recent run going.

Premier League can quickly humble any team. Need maximum focus and effort, and let the quality shine through. My predicted lineup

Sanchez
Gusto Trev Badiashile Hato
Caicedo Santos
Neto Enzo Garnacho
Delap

Don't think Palmer is ready to start, and the 70th min subs Wed for Estevao and Santos may see them play again, but think he'll manage Estevaos minutes and play Neto. James and Cucu rested, Fofana never plays back to back. I don't think Gittens should be starting - yet to see him really impact much.

Edited January 30Jan 30 by PhilH930

14 hours ago, axman2526 said:

I'd take 9 of that line up.

Delap vs a low block won't achieve anything, and while I'd love Cole to start I have doubt on his fitness. Rosenior said we have to manage him.

Estevao and Joao Pedro instead.

Mind you our dead rubber vs Arsenal is the midweek game so maybe this is the game for Reece, Cole and Cucu to play then rest in midweek.

Dead Rubber?

Don't be so defeatist! If Man Utd can beat the Gooners at their place - so can we!

We just want a "Wayne Bridge" moment....................

14 hours ago, axman2526 said:

Could still use it for the women's team though.

Dunno they seem to be getting blueco’d too

10 minutes ago, Nibs said:

Dead Rubber?

Don't be so defeatist!

You know who you were replying to , right?

Sanchez

Acheampong Fofana Chalobah Hato

Santos Caicedo

Steve Enzo Garnacho

JP

I imagine Enzo sneaks into the line up somewhere though.

Sort of game we’ve been known to throw away after a big win so hopefully we can get a couple early and make it comfortable. JP starts for me, seems to be reaching his top form again.

2 hours ago, GarnachoCheese said:

Sanchez

Acheampong Fofana Chalobah Hato

Santos Caicedo

Steve Enzo Garnacho

JP

I imagine Enzo sneaks into the line up somewhere though.

Like the one you just posted?

27 minutes ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Like the one you just posted?

Should be Palmer.

BlueCo probably got hold of this forum to edit every line up to include Enzo to please Egbahli.

8 hours ago, Nibs said:

Dead Rubber?

Don't be so defeatist! If Man Utd can beat the Gooners at their place - so can we!

We just want a "Wayne Bridge" moment....................

Lets see if you are right in midweek mate.

I already said Garnachos goals were meaningless, like basically all his goals end up being, in the first leg thread.

Feel free to stick it on me if we somehow turn it around, you may not be the only one.

Every now and again though one of my crackpot views comes to light though...

So Cole is ready to start then according to Rosenior?

Hopefully that does not mean Estevao is dropped no Enzo put in the double pivot.

My Ideal right now is a actual 433 with Santos in the Maka role, Caciedo as Essien and Enzo in Lamps role.

Cole, Joao Pedro and Estevao as Joe Cole, Drogba and Duffer/Robben

Like to see Palmer, Estavao and Pedro given a chance to work together without Gusto and/or Enzo getting in the way... sure we be quicker in transition.

Match Day!

Come On Chelsea!!

8 hours ago, axman2526 said:

So Cole is ready to start then according to Rosenior?

Hopefully that does not mean Estevao is dropped no Enzo put in the double pivot.

My Ideal right now is a actual 433 with Santos in the Maka role, Caciedo as Essien and Enzo in Lamps role.

Cole, Joao Pedro and Estevao as Joe Cole, Drogba and Duffer/Robben

That does sound a great lineup. I just wonder why they will not do it though. What to those who make the football decisions is so wrong with it?

3-1 home win today

Edited January 31Jan 31 by Sexyfootball