No thread for this yet - everyone too depressed?

I can't say I am really looking forward to it - not with the tactial genius and motivational powers of Mr Grant at the helm. I guess any sort of result would be good in circumstances.

Team: (My guess not my choice)

Cech

Ferreira, Alex, Ben Haim, Cole

Cole, Sidwell, Makelele, Kalou

Drogba, Sheva

i expect Paulo to play as a more defensive full back. The rest of the back four pretty much picks itself. As does the midfield - just depends on Essien's fitness and I suppose Mikel is available. It will be interesting to see if we persist with the 4-2-3-1 formation or not.

One benefit of all this upheaval is that my nerves aren't being shot to pieces whenever we have a match!

Seems that both Essien and Terry are fit to play.

Anyone know if Wright-Phillips is fit?

I'm happy with a draw, but it would be fantastic if we managed to win this match.

I have no confidence about this game 1 bit!!!

If I was a gambler there's no way I'd be backing us to win this one

Seems that both Essien and Terry are fit to play.

Where did you read this? The club website says that JT had an op on sunday and they weould assess his fitness over the coming days. nothing about Essien at all.

This will be an interesting one. I would settle for a draw this time. We'll have to reach a new level to manage that.

Cech

Ferreira, Alex, Ben Haim, Cole

Cole, Sidwell, Makelele, Kalou

Drogba, Sheva

Yep, that's it. Recipe for disaster there.

We get a point, with the situation we're in, I'd be very happy.

This will be a real test for the team and Grant. We need to show that we can still get decent results against top quality opposition. After drawing with Rosenborg we really cannot afford to lose this one. A draw would be a decent result though.

After Saturday I'm not full of confidence but I'm hoping to be surprised in a good way.

To quote Han Solo "I have a bad feeling about this"... game.

I'll be very happy with a draw plus no injuries or cards.

A draw in Valencia will be a very good result at any time. Sure we beat them last year however that was arguably one of our best performances under Jose.

This will be a real test for the team and Grant. We need to show that we can still get decent results against top quality opposition. After drawing with Rosenborg we really cannot afford to lose this one. A draw would be a decent result though.

After Saturday I'm not full of confidence but I'm hoping to be surprised in a good way.

Same here, a draw would be a good result in our current state, a win would be fantastic - that was one of our greatest performances under Jose in the CL.

If Grant could repeat that scoreline I would be thrilled.

JT wants to play and may even be in the starting lineup, Essien appears to be fit,too.

Cech

Belletti Terry Ben Haim A.Cole

Makelele

Essien Mikel

J.Cole Malouda

Drogba

Cech

Ferreira, Alex, Ben Haim, Cole

Cole, Sidwell, Makelele, Kalou

Drogba, Sheva

Yep, that's it. Recipe for disaster there.

And your team would be...?

A this point would be the best possible thing for this game, a win even better but probally won't happen.

Cech

belleti Terry Carvahlo(if not out) A Cole

Malouda Essien Lampard(if not out) J Cole

Drogba Shevstanko

i'd go with that. Hopefully Terry's cleared to play with the face mask, if not...ben haim for terry?

GO ROMA

Is this the kind of mask Terry will be using if he plays?

Is this the kind of mask Terry will be using if he plays?

Don't think so. Isn't that one for a broken nose?

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2002 ... 33,00.html

props to the sun for that pic and headline

Belletti, ben haim, terry a cole

Joe Cole, Essien Mikel Malouda

Drogba, Kalou

I would prefer to play Maka to Mikel if he is fit enough.

I would like to see us score a goal, as there have been so few of them this season it would be a nice surprise.

Terry should wear the Phantom of the Opera mask. Instil more fear in the process.

Nice pictures guys, but to be serious for a moment....

If we play in the disorganised, haphazard manner we did on Saturday, we'll get turned over big-time. Teams like Valencia are based on good organisation in defence and midfield and a touch of flair up front. We (conversely) are all over the shop!

The only way we are coming away with anything is if Drogba puts in one of those stunning one-man shows he digs out two or three times a season.

We live in hope.

Nice pictures guys, but to be serious for a moment....

If we play in the disorganised, haphazard manner we did on Saturday, we'll get turned over big-time. Teams like Valencia are based on good organisation in defence and midfield and a touch of flair up front. We (conversely) are all over the shop!

The only way we are coming away with anything is if Drogba puts in one of those stunning one-man shows he digs out two or three times a season.

We live in hope.

which should earn us a draw

I will be very surprised if we come away with anything, It all very much depends on the team and if JT and Essien are fit.

Teams like Valencia are based on good organisation in defence and midfield and a touch of flair up front.

Where as we don't even know who take's our f*cking corners