10 hours ago, axman2526 said:

If we actually want to try and win this game then have the puppet set up to attack:

Sanchez

James

Chalobah

Colwill

Cucurella

Caicedo

Santos

Walsh

Palmer

Joao Pedro

Derry

His m.o. is to not rock the boat, so I'd be very surprised if its anything but Sanchez - Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella - Caicedo, Lavia - Enzo, Palmer, Neto - Pedro

9 hours ago, OTL said:

I think you could feed the lawn, attend to the weeds or perhaps some pruning, overhaul the mower or tidy the shed.

Think it could be preferable to the suffering of watching us again.

Had a bonfire last night. Love a bonfire - so theraputic.

8 hours ago, AndyDowsleftflank said:

His m.o. is to not rock the boat, so I'd be very surprised if its anything but Sanchez - Gusto, Chalobah, Fofana, Cucurella - Caicedo, Lavia - Enzo, Palmer, Neto - Pedro

Agreed. We won't see any significant lineup changes unless enforced by injury. He didn't make any significant changes when he was in charge last time. Not sure how about McFarlane's standing among the players but that can obviously play a part in how they perform.

The players no longer have the manager to hide behind. Not saying Fernandez and Cucurella were right to say what they did or act in the way they did, but this is when they have to show us that they are leadership material. This is when they are most needed.

There was a time when we were known for showing up for the big occasion. I'm not sure we have that type of player anymore. We are a young team desperately needing leadership.

I almost don't care too much about tactics. It is getting into the players' heads that I have to hope that Callum can somehow do. To appeal to their pride.

We must want this more than Leeds or it will end in failure. That is the bottom line.

8 hours ago, Nibs said:

Think it could be preferable to the suffering of watching us again.

Had a bonfire last night. Love a bonfire - so theraputic.

You could give those trendy Swedish torch logs a try?

Edited April 23Apr 23 by OTL

They only care about the FA Cup now top 6 is out of reach this shameless ownership.

Good Lord an FA cup semi final against one of the teams I value most beating. A rematch from 1970. And all I feel is apathy....

On current form of both teams I see us losing this

If I was in charge of the club how about this ?

approach Lamps and Terry to run two coaching sessions and in the changing room match day (bung them a few quid but I would say on my house they would do it for free) - we may still lose the final but gives the club something to get there.

I don’t think there is anything controversial in this other than Leeds might protest, but F ‘em !

It's going to be a loooong day. Not looking forward to it, to be honest. All fans I know think that we're going to lose this one.

Even if we lose the final against City, the BlueCo PR machine will do some mental gymnastics into saying this was progress. Look we made it to another final the project is working.

Was looking forward to watching this but it's on TNf**kingT. Radio again I suppose ☹️

Edited April 24Apr 24 by BewareoftheDrog
wrote "this" twice. T*at,!!

Not sure how I'd feel if the players put in a good performance in this match...

4 minutes ago, abigsmurf said:

Not sure how I'd feel if the players put in a good performance in this match...

5 minutes ago, abigsmurf said:

Not sure how I'd feel if the players put in a good performance in this match...

It would feel very reassuring that with the right manager, we are a good side. Otherwise we are well and truly fecked as a club.

I have a sneaky feeling that we'd win this

I just don’t think our lot have any fight left TBH, temp manager or otherwise. I think the game will be over in short order with Leeds running us into the ground, something we’ve been lacking all season. Leeds would give City a tougher game anyway…..BUT….Southampton could cause an upset if City put out a reserve side so anything is possible.

Like all fans while we’re in it I’m still dreaming we can win it.

We have lost enough finals we should have won, maybe we can fluke one if we get there.

The fans deserve a performance, we just look so toothless atm.

Walsh, Kavuma-Mcqueen and Mheuka starting for the u21s so seems like its just Derry being in contention for Leeds. Levi starting as well, which is nice

42 minutes ago, AndyDowsleftflank said:

Walsh, Kavuma-Mcqueen and Mheuka starting for the u21s so seems like its just Derry being in contention for Leeds. Levi starting as well, which is nice

It's Colwill's second time back on the pitch, played some minutes in a behind closed doors game last week. He might play a half this weekend.

Good news for Levi, gonna be like a new signing next season.

28 minutes ago, C3blue said:

Good news for Levi, gonna be like a new signing next season.

If he has any sense, he'll scarper

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

If he has any sense, he'll scarper

2 minutes ago, Valerie said:

If he has any sense, he'll scarper

Maybe after a season in the Chelsea shop window just to make sure he is over the injury ☹️

Noticed big section of unsold tickets in the City half of Wembley.

Was sent an email beginning of the week stating extra tickets were available to buy. Tried the link and could even get 4 seats together!! Hope it’s not too empty our end

Match Day!

Come On Chelsea!!

Got an email asking if I wanted to purchase 4 tickets !!

Currently in Cape Verde so no you ain’t having my money

Leeds win

I’m in London this weekend and went for pints down Baker St yesterday. Great buzz seeing all the fans around, unfortunately I’ll be in the air as we kick off (maybe fortunately 😂) . If any of you are going have a great day.

I’m going with a win for us today, maybe I’m still half cut.

KTBFFH