The Liquidator Posted February 13, 2018 Posted February 13, 2018 Wasnt very good, but a much needed 3 points. The fact that a very mediocre man utd side are second in the League says a lot about the quality of teams below man city this season, which I guess, those with intelligence were saying much the same last season when we ran away with the title. Quote
Cicero Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Courtois on his instagram posted a picture suggesting he might be pinning down on a new contract. Quote
True Blue Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Some random reporter handed Conte a United shirt with Antonio Conte #1 on the back signed as a present from Mourinho. Think Antonio might actually kill him next week. Quote
Cicero Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 6 minutes ago, True Blue said: Some random reporter handed Conte a United shirt with Antonio Conte #1 on the back signed as a present from Mourinho. Think Antonio might actually kill him next week. Did you watch it? So fucking awkward and a complete waste of time. Quote
True Blue Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) Yes mate just seen it on some random FB page, Conte's face tells he is getting him killed. Edited February 15, 2018 by True Blue Quote
carefreeluke Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 Fucking tough run we have coming up, wouldn't be a surprise to see us miss out on the top four to be honest. Quote
Bluewolf Posted February 15, 2018 Posted February 15, 2018 5 minutes ago, carefreeluke said: Fucking tough run we have coming up, wouldn't be a surprise to see us miss out on the top four to be honest. Not looking forward to it to be honest.. Can't see us doing that well in a few of those games, Our form has been so up and down I wouldn't like to call it.. Think Barca are going to turn us over across the 2 legs so wouldn't be shocked if we go out at the first attempt and we have 2 tough games with the Manchester clubs both of them away so cant see us getting much there either... You never know though, they might surprise us Quote
True Blue Posted February 16, 2018 Posted February 16, 2018 It's just three games, two out of them in the league. Heavy run but not as bad a s people suggest and we will have time to prepare for all of them. Hull tonight - we have four days to get ready for Barcelona Barcelona on Tuesday - we have almost 5 days to get ready for United away United on Sunday - Complete 7 days until the next Manchester game. City on Sunday - Palace on Saturday 6 days Palace on Saturday - Barcelona on Wednesday. Tough run but if we don't have any serious injuries we should cope, less than two games a week top pro's should be able to manage. Quote
carefreeluke Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 I was looking even further ahead as well but only had a quick look. Conte has confirmed Bakayoko is out of the Barcelona game which would mean Kante, Drinkwater and Cesc in midfield? Would have liked to have seen Conte use Luiz in that position a bit more who has proved over the years he has a big performance in him in the big games but lack of playing time may suggest he's not ready. Conte won't use him there anyway. The starting eleven is going to be interesting on Tuesday, think Giroud will start given the change last night. Quote
Cicero Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 Luiz in midfield on an occasion like this could work. Lad loves a big game Quote
Carnivore Chris Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, Cicero said: Luiz in midfield on an occasion like this could work. Lad loves a big game Quote
Cicero Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 tbf Luiz wasn't even fit. Had to come on for an injured Silva Quote
Spike Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 7 minutes ago, The Rebel CRS said: That isn't midfield! Quote
Cicero Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) I wouldn't rule out that possibility. Luiz against Atletico in 2014 was one of his best ever performances under us. Reasons Messi has yet to score against us was always having two men everywhere he went. (Lampard+Ballack/Essien/Ramires) Cahill starts, the tie is already over. I'd even throw Emerson ahead of Alonso. Giroud----Hazard Willian Emerson--------------Luiz----Kante--------------Moses Rudiger---Christensen----Azpilicueta Courtois Edited February 17, 2018 by Cicero Quote
carefreeluke Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 (edited) I can think of many great performances Luiz has had for us in the big games, be it in defence or midfield and the extent of the criticism he's had over the years hasn't been fair. Conte won't play him there though and if it was us in charge I'd have preferred it if he had some more games under his belt going into the fixture. Same for Emerson, I'd pick Alonso for that reason. Interesting to see what Conte does, one of the rarer cases where it's difficult to predict his starting eleven and formation. Going into it with Drinkwater in midfield doesn't exactly fill me with hope, sorry lads. @Stan @Dan If he plays let's hope he proves me wrong, same with a good few of our players to be honest. Edited February 17, 2018 by carefreeluke Quote
True Blue Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 Not sure should we play 3-5-2 which is very defensive on Tuesday or go 3-4-3 and try to play attacking football. I'd go with -------------------------------------------Courtois---------------------------------------- Azpilicueta----------------------Christensen--------------------------Rudiger Zappacosta------Drinkwater----Fabregas----Kante-----------Alonso -----------------------------------------Hazard--------------------------------------------- -----------------------------------------Giroud---------------------------------------------- or attack and: -------------------------------------------Courtois---------------------------------------- Azpilicueta----------------------Christensen--------------------------Rudiger Moses----------------------Fabregas----Kante-------------------------Alonso ------------------Hazard----------------------------------Willian----------------------- -------------------------------------Giroud/Morata---------------------------------------------- Quote
Cicero Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 Willian is a must for me. Been in good form as of late. 1 Quote
True Blue Posted February 17, 2018 Posted February 17, 2018 Leicester v Chelsea in the quarter finals, not the worst draw but not the best either Quote
Administrator Stan Posted February 17, 2018 Administrator Posted February 17, 2018 47 minutes ago, Cannabis said: Still can't come to terms with the fact that Ross Barkley plays for Chelsea. same. 2 Quote
The Liquidator Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 I am surprised he is still breathing & one cant be sure of how much truth to be given to his words as the `quotes come from Marca, but I can hand pick 5 or so games in my time which were fixed and this gentleman performance would be in that top 5 with ease. You cant have as poor a game without being influenced off the park. Now he admits his poor game full of mistakes. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5405553/Infamous-referee-admits-mistakes-cost-Chelsea-2009.html Quote
Cicero Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 Still can't comprehend how he didn't see the Ballack shot on Eto'o. It was literally 10 feet away from him Quote
True Blue Posted February 18, 2018 Posted February 18, 2018 He saw it all, not the first time Barcelona was pushed by the ref's. Hope this time around things go without controversy but i highly doubt it. Quote
The Liquidator Posted February 20, 2018 Posted February 20, 2018 HAHA ~ Have you seen the team? Question, which one of our players will be sent off so Barca get their helping hand? It's as thou Cüneyt Çakir has been hand picked. I hope I am wrong, but after seeing the team he has picked, I have a VERY bad feeling about this. We shall see. Quote
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