JaneB Posted December 31, 2024 Posted December 31, 2024 Please use this thread for all posts relating to our FA Cup Third Round match against Morecambe at Stamford Bridge before, during and after the game. The match is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 hours on Saturday, 11th January 2025 (Local UK time/date) 1
Popular Post Ham Posted December 31, 2024 Popular Post Posted December 31, 2024 3 points a must. 1 4 1
CarefreeMuratcan Posted January 1 Posted January 1 10 hours ago, Ham said: 3 points a must. Must win game
xceleryx Posted January 2 Posted January 2 On 01/01/2025 at 10:03, Ham said: 3 points a must. Got a funny feeling we'll walk away with nothing.
Michael Tucker Posted January 2 Posted January 2 25 minutes ago, xceleryx said: Got a funny feeling we'll walk away with nothing. That's the spirit!😏
Chelsea_Matt Posted January 2 Posted January 2 8 hours ago, xceleryx said: Got a funny feeling we'll walk away with nothing. Wait, what? Really? 👀😬💯
CarefreeMuratcan Posted January 2 Posted January 2 In all seriousness though, we should take FA Cup seriously. We can rotate for this game, but if we get through and get a PL team we should play full strength. 1
My Blood Is Blue Posted January 2 Posted January 2 @CarefreeMuratcan I completely agree. For Morecambe I except the 'B Team', but any PL league side deserves our respect and only a handful of changes as best. Even a good Championship side we should be wary of, having seen some of the 'B Team' perform recently! 2
Popular Post Bert19 Posted January 2 Popular Post Posted January 2 (edited) Disappointing if we fail to trot Dennis Wise out at half-time out for a game involving Morecambe 😉 Edited January 2 by Bert19 7 1
asvaberg Posted January 4 Posted January 4 9 hours ago, chara said: @Bert19......."Bring me sunshine"🌞👓 https://youtu.be/ZedhoqYdfTM?si=4TDJ3YtseUxVVYsU 1
chiswickblue Posted January 5 Posted January 5 Jorgensen Olise Disasi Adarabioyo Samuels-Smith Ugochukwa Dyer Neto Nkunku George Mhueka
chara Posted January 5 Posted January 5 @chiswickblue.....take your point but Morecombe may be way down the pyramid but they are not Sunday Morning footballers. It is Morecombe's "Cup Final" and if taken lightly could surprise a young not played together side.... I fully expect them to leave everything they have on the pitch and fight as hard as they can. Put out a strong side if not the strongest by all means and get it settled as early as possible But remember it is a one-off game and Morecombe have nothing to lose ⚠️🍌 1 1
Rob B Posted January 5 Posted January 5 1 hour ago, chiswickblue said: Jorgensen Olise Disasi Adarabioyo Samuels-Smith Ugochukwa Dyer Neto Nkunku George Mhueka Too weak for me that. Personally I’d go something like Jorgensen Acheampong Tosin. Disasi. Veiga KDH. Chukwuemeka George. Nkunku. Felix Guiu Half hour run out each for Reece James and Lavia. Also I’m assuming Casadei is no longer an option. 1
Bert19 Posted January 5 Posted January 5 24 minutes ago, chara said: @chiswickblue.....take your point but Morecombe may be way down the pyramid but they are not Sunday Morning footballers. It is Morecombe's "Cup Final" and if taken lightly could surprise a young not played together side.... I fully expect them to leave everything they have on the pitch and fight as hard as they can. Put out a strong side if not the strongest by all means and get it settled as early as possible But remember it is a one-off game and Morecombe have nothing to lose ⚠️🍌 Quite right Chara. I think it needs to be a strong XI. We legitimately need a good result now really. Jorgensen Achaempong Disasi Tosin Veiga KDH Enzo Madueke Nkunku Felix Guiu
My Blood Is Blue Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Rest the players from the weekend, but it still needs to be relatively strong and it’s the chance for the ‘B team’ to get some more minutes. If we can get some minutes towards the end for James and Lavia as well, that will be bonus. If Lavia is missing from the bench again, it’ll be a concern.
chiswickblue Posted January 6 Posted January 6 11 hours ago, Bert19 said: Quite right Chara. I think it needs to be a strong XI. We legitimately need a good result now really. Jorgensen Achaempong Disasi Tosin Veiga KDH Enzo Madueke Nkunku Felix Guiu The players have had a busy festive period, the U21s play against L1 and L2 opposition in the EFL Trophy and Morecambe are currently 23rd in L2. I would do anything to avoid seeing Veiga, KDH, Felix and Guiu in the starting XI. I would rest anyone likely to start against Bournemouth - hopefully meaning Acheampong and Madueke.
paulw66 Posted January 6 Posted January 6 3 minutes ago, chiswickblue said: I would do anything to avoid seeing Veiga, KDH, Felix and Guiu in the starting XI. Why is that? 3 minutes ago, chiswickblue said: . I would rest anyone likely to start against Bournemouth - hopefully meaning Acheampong and Madueke. You think Josh needs a rest? I think it would be a great opportunity to get some more minutes under his belt 2
chiswickblue Posted January 6 Posted January 6 2 hours ago, paulw66 said: Why is that? You think Josh needs a rest? I think it would be a great opportunity to get some more minutes under his belt I don't think that the mentioned players will have long-term futures at the club, or will even play a significant part in this season. More could be gained by taking a look at some other players from the academy. I think 90 minutes on Saturday might affect Josh ahead of hopefully 90 minutes on Tuesday so I would have him on the bench.
carrd Posted January 6 Posted January 6 7 minutes ago, chiswickblue said: I don't think that the mentioned players will have long-term futures at the club, or will even play a significant part in this season. More could be gained by taking a look at some other players from the academy. I think 90 minutes on Saturday might affect Josh ahead of hopefully 90 minutes on Tuesday so I would have him on the bench. no subs being used, clear B-team only squad, You are absolutely right this is a 14 man squad. It will really struggle if we get CL entry. Trouble is clearing those players 15-25 in the squad is going to be really hard if they don't even get sub appearances. Yes Morecambe should be a C team and not the close to the first team X! that started against Barrow who are better than Morecambe.
paulw66 Posted January 6 Posted January 6 (edited) 31 minutes ago, chiswickblue said: I don't think that the mentioned players will have long-term futures at the club, or will even play a significant part in this season. I am surprised you say that about Viega and Guiu. Viega has broken through into the Portugal side and is still only 21. Guiu has done pretty well in the CL for someone who has only just turned 19. I wouldnt be writing their Chelsea careers off. Edit - if any of them are going to play any sort of part this season, they need minutes in games like this. Edited January 6 by paulw66 3 1
boratsbrother Posted January 8 Posted January 8 For this game i'd experiment and see what Felix can do as a CF.
east lower Posted Saturday at 12:05 Posted Saturday at 12:05 I'd not risk playing through dodgy hamstring duo today. Far too cold, and no matter what the leg muscles will get cold. Look at past nights game, Villa vs W/Ham, 2 hamstrings done in the first half. Today might not be the day. If they do get minutes, do it from the start where proper and full warm-ups/stretches will be able to be completed before bring launched into a game. Going straight into a game from the bench increases the risk as far as I'm concerned. 1
Super Kenny Monkou Posted Saturday at 14:00 Posted Saturday at 14:00 1 hour ago, east lower said: I'd not risk playing through dodgy hamstring duo today. Far too cold, and no matter what the leg muscles will get cold. Look at past nights game, Villa vs W/Ham, 2 hamstrings done in the first half. Today might not be the day. If they do get minutes, do it from the start where proper and full warm-ups/stretches will be able to be completed before bring launched into a game. Going straight into a game from the bench increases the risk as far as I'm concerned. Absolutely. As someone from the dodgy hamstrings brigade I am worrying about walking to the ground today! 1
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now