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Title: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on September 06, 2021, 08:12:47 PM
17:30 Saturday 11th September, Stamford Bridge.

 FTF!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Allan C on September 06, 2021, 08:25:19 PM
I hate voting against us but I can’t see anyone beating Chelsea  sadly they are as formidable a team as I have seen in the PL  2-0 them
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KRS on September 06, 2021, 08:31:12 PM
Chelsea are looking good and we’ve still got many question marks over our team/squad. Don’t expect to pick up any points, so would be happy with a good performance given the circumstances.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on September 06, 2021, 08:43:21 PM
Just dont embarrass ourselves. To be honest of Martinez has to miss one i dont mind it being this one as we will probably lose regardless

Ill go for a optimistic draw!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ldavfc4eva on September 06, 2021, 09:44:51 PM
Low scoring draw would be good, I can see us taking a bit a of a pounding though dependant on who we have fit/available.

Voted draw as I can’t back us to lose
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Legion on September 06, 2021, 10:12:10 PM
2-0.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 06, 2021, 10:13:37 PM
I’m assuming we’ll lose fairly comfortably here. We’ve not looked particularly sharp so far this season, and given two key players (at least) are missing it seems a huge ask.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on September 06, 2021, 10:20:43 PM
I’m just dreading what our team will look like. Wouldn’t be surprised at new injuries being reported and, being Villa, the actual team will need to get up to speed, gel with each other, ad infinitum.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 06, 2021, 10:36:20 PM
They will have had most of their players away with their national teams for the past week or so, playing 2 or 3 games. Except Rosco obviously who might have got in a spinning class or two.

Mings seems to be fit with a handy run out v Andorra to keep his fitness up. We will obviously be missing the 2 x Argies but the game after international breaks can often throw up shock results. What we all want to see is a much better team setup after a mini pre season over the past week. No more Young in midfield. Harsh on AEG but if Watkins is fit he has to play. AEG is horrible on the right wing so if Traore is fit maybe try him against his old club there. Tuanzebe to make us a bit more solid and come in at right back.

-----------------Steer
Tuanzebe, Konsa, Mings, Targett
------Ramsey, Luiz, McGinn
Traore, Ings, Watkins

Cash, Young, Hause, Sanson, Nakamba, Bailey?, Davis?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Pete3206 on September 07, 2021, 12:28:45 AM
Chelsea 3 Villa 0 at a canter.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sid1964 on September 07, 2021, 06:21:43 AM
Start of a tough run of games - hoping for the best 1-1 fearing the worst 3-1

Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on September 07, 2021, 06:48:58 AM
4-1 Chelsea.

I would possibly match them up 3-5-2. I don't think we will, but it's worth a go with our 3 centre backs. Young and Cash as wing backs, go with a solid central 3 and Watkins off Ings. With our wide players then given until Everton to fully recover from their ailments.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on September 07, 2021, 07:51:48 AM
Given the circumstances anything from this game would be a bonus and we haven't got much to lose I guess. Think they'll just target our midfield and overwhelm us. 3-0.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on September 07, 2021, 08:31:09 AM
I think Chelsea will win the league so it's difficult to see us getting anything here. Factoring in the significant absences in the squad and our scruffy start then it becomes all but impossible.
I would've hoped that we could field something near our best side but this international farce has but paid to that so this uncertain period is set to continue for a little while yet.

3-0
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Monty on September 07, 2021, 08:50:18 AM
This could be unpleasant, especially without Emi #1. Ah well, any result is a bonus.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 07, 2021, 09:01:14 AM
Should rename the thread to Chelsea v Aston Villa Reserves
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 07, 2021, 09:53:02 AM
3-0 Chelsea
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on September 07, 2021, 10:16:44 AM
Without meaning to go all TSM, I’ll take a nice 2-0 defeat.

I fear it might be much worse.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 07, 2021, 10:19:01 AM
If it's 4-4-2
Then i think we will have to narrow the available attacking space and with high pressing from the front , wide and our central two middle men it can be a case of disruption to Chelsea's play. Winning the ball back and have to be aggressive in attacks once in possession

And that could be the case moving forward in a 4-4-2
Watkins and Ings press from the front.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 07, 2021, 10:33:02 AM
I guess looking on the bright side, their entire squad has probably been somewhere across the globe in internationals so they might not be the well oiled machine we fear.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 07, 2021, 10:35:47 AM
Only fair that as we have to play our reserves, they return the favour by playing theirs in the cup game.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on September 07, 2021, 11:09:00 AM
I hope we get something at the Bridge so I'm going for a 1-1 draw.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on September 07, 2021, 11:28:46 AM
I don't think we're in the realms of the past where we give up before a ball is kicked. We are better than that now, I just think it's a step too far given the mess of the last few months.

I shall be trying to watch the match and the Mayo V Tyrone match in the All Ireland Final at the same time which is most inconvenient scheduling.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on September 07, 2021, 11:34:11 AM
When we go three nil down just bring on one of the Emi’s and get a pitch invasion by the health people game abandoned

Easy Peasy
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 07, 2021, 11:35:56 AM
I don't think we're in the realms of the past where we give up before a ball is kicked. We are better than that now, I just think it's a step too far given the mess of the last few months.

I shall be trying to watch the match and the Mayo V Tyrone match in the All Ireland Final at the same time which is most inconvenient scheduling.

What are you thinking re Mayo v Tyrone? You couldn't back Mayo with stolen money in a final...but I hope they do it
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rigadon on September 07, 2021, 12:28:15 PM
i must admit to have ignored football related media since our last game (couldn't give a flying fuck about England now).  Are we really going to be missing players again?!  Through the fact they played / tried to play their countries?  If so that is a massive piss take.

What about Bailey?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on September 07, 2021, 01:18:32 PM
I don't think we're in the realms of the past where we give up before a ball is kicked. We are better than that now, I just think it's a step too far given the mess of the last few months.

I shall be trying to watch the match and the Mayo V Tyrone match in the All Ireland Final at the same time which is most inconvenient scheduling.

What are you thinking re Mayo v Tyrone? You couldn't back Mayo with stolen money in a final...but I hope they do it

History weighs heavy for Mayo, that's probably their biggest hurdle to overcome. The semi against Dublin may also be looked upon as a peak but I'm hopeful they can win. I'll take a Mayo win and Villa loss or vice versa.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KNVillan on September 07, 2021, 07:14:35 PM
I don't think we're in the realms of the past where we give up before a ball is kicked. We are better than that now, I just think it's a step too far given the mess of the last few months.

I shall be trying to watch the match and the Mayo V Tyrone match in the All Ireland Final at the same time which is most inconvenient scheduling.

What are you thinking re Mayo v Tyrone? You couldn't back Mayo with stolen money in a final...but I hope they do it

History weighs heavy for Mayo, that's probably their biggest hurdle to overcome. The semi against Dublin may also be looked upon as a peak but I'm hopeful they can win. I'll take a Mayo win and Villa loss or vice versa.

As I have no affiliation to Mayo or Tyrone I’ll take the Villa win please
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JJ-AV on September 07, 2021, 07:21:59 PM
Wonder if we go 3-5-2

Steer
Axel - Konsa - Mings
Young - Luiz - McGinn - Targett
Traore
Watkins - Ings
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on September 07, 2021, 07:31:24 PM
1-2 to the Villa. FTF!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on September 07, 2021, 08:03:11 PM
1-2 to the Villa. FTF!

Too fucking right! I'm a right miserable bastard and even I'm getting depressed at all these mutterings of utter capitulation!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on September 07, 2021, 08:04:41 PM
Glad you said it first, we might get beat but fuck me, when did we become a pub side?

Chelsea will leave the pitch knowing they've been in a game come half 7.

If you're going, don't forget to download the app to show you've been double jabbed.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on September 07, 2021, 08:31:41 PM
Any news on Konsa's injury?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: dorsetvillian on September 07, 2021, 08:44:35 PM
Thanks Ads. Didn't realise I needed to show proof of double jab. I think I will arrive earlier than normal. I imagine this is will cause delays getting in. 
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on September 07, 2021, 09:00:06 PM
I cant see there being issues on Saturday too. Pissed up no double jabbed football fans being told they can't come in will be very interesting.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ldavfc4eva on September 07, 2021, 09:19:26 PM
I like the team JJ suggested, may as well have a go at them it’s a free hit the way I see it
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on September 07, 2021, 10:55:43 PM
Is Barkley in their official squad for the season? Can't believe we took on his and Drinkwater's wages for such little return....no other club would touch them with elongated bargepoles.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Flin5tone on September 07, 2021, 11:26:58 PM
2-0

Can't be any worse than the Watford performance, can it?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 08, 2021, 06:37:37 AM
Did we actually sign a player called Bailey? Or did I dream it
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Scratchins on September 08, 2021, 08:15:59 AM
Thanks Ads. Didn't realise I needed to show proof of double jab. I think I will arrive earlier than normal. I imagine this is will cause delays getting in. 

Will the card given by the vaccination centre and/or a negative test be accepted? I think so after reading the protocol but does anyone have any definite info.?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dr Butler on September 08, 2021, 08:34:06 AM
I would really, really love a Villa clean sheet on Saturday....

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on September 08, 2021, 08:45:12 AM
1-2 to the Villa. FTF!

Too fucking right! I'm a right miserable bastard and even I'm getting depressed at all these mutterings of utter capitulation!

Sorry Chaps but we’ve got no chance
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on September 08, 2021, 11:03:33 AM
Why the doom and gloom? under DS we usually put in good performances against the better sides it is teams we expect to beat where we fall over. No slaughter here 1-1.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on September 08, 2021, 11:05:24 AM
I've got a positive feeling about this game. That's it.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Rioch is King on September 08, 2021, 11:11:28 AM
0 - 1 to the Villa. Ings
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on September 08, 2021, 11:19:29 AM
Can't get round our crap midfield for me. It will need help considering Chelsea are very strong there, but I can't see him straying far from his usual formation. There's always hope and with our run of games, a point would help a lot, but you've got to be realistic as well.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT Villan on September 08, 2021, 12:16:38 PM
A win is highly unlikely, but more than anything I hope we don't resort to Steve Bruce Hoofball©
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 08, 2021, 12:20:28 PM
I don't know whether Chelsea have any Brazilian players, but if they do they'll be out of this match (if they were picked and didn't go). Their FA has applied the 5 day rule.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on September 08, 2021, 12:25:36 PM
Thiago Silva ?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 08, 2021, 01:53:49 PM
Yeah, Thiago Silva out.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on September 08, 2021, 02:47:51 PM
Thiago Silva's out that's a good thing.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sid1964 on September 08, 2021, 04:39:39 PM
Would Silva have started for Chelsea on Saturday?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on September 08, 2021, 04:47:57 PM
Isn't he a bit slow and old now? Although they've just sold Zouma so I dunno how good their other options are. There must be about 50 senior players with Chelsea FC contracts though, I'm sure they'll be fine.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SamTheMouse on September 08, 2021, 04:48:08 PM
I fancy us for a point. Dunno why. But it's the Villa, they rarely do what we expect.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 08, 2021, 06:42:36 PM
Is Barkley in their official squad for the season? Can't believe we took on his and Drinkwater's wages for such little return....no other club would touch them with elongated bargepoles.

Nope...seems like Rosco has taken a bit of a sabbatical career wise. To think we were reportedly looking to sign him permanently after his winner at Leicester...Drinky gone on loan to Reading. They are both finished.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on September 08, 2021, 09:09:37 PM
Is Barkley in their official squad for the season? Can't believe we took on his and Drinkwater's wages for such little return....no other club would touch them with elongated bargepoles.

Nope...seems like Rosco has taken a bit of a sabbatical career wise. To think we were reportedly looking to sign him permanently after his winner at Leicester...Drinky gone on loan to Reading. They are both finished.

He's in their champions league squad though, so Southgate might call him up again before long.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 09, 2021, 05:21:21 AM
Would Silva have started for Chelsea on Saturday?
he hasn’t started a game this season.
So not exactly a game changer.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on September 09, 2021, 09:58:05 AM
Aye. Anyway the last thing we want is them changing from three at the back and sticking another body in midfield.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sid1964 on September 09, 2021, 09:59:20 AM
Is Konsa out injured?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AV82EC on September 09, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
Is Konsa out injured?

We’ll know once we have Deans weekly fibbing about injuries session tomorrow.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bobby Boy on September 09, 2021, 10:57:59 AM
This is about as tough as it gets at present. We've done OK there though over the last couple of years so hopefully we can rattle their entitled cage a bit.

Think we'll lose 2-0 but I hope that Watkins & Ings both start because that will be interesting to watch.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: lovejoy on September 09, 2021, 03:26:23 PM
Without meaning to go all TSM, I’ll take a nice 2-0 defeat.

I fear it might be much worse.

McLeish won there didn’t he, around new years time.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Dr Butler on September 09, 2021, 03:36:11 PM
Without meaning to go all TSM, I’ll take a nice 2-0 defeat.

I fear it might be much worse.

McLeish won there didn’t he, around new years time.

yep 1-3 to the Villa, Ireland,Petrov and Bent :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 09, 2021, 04:39:58 PM
4  4 


couple from Maloney I reckon


UTV
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on September 09, 2021, 05:25:16 PM
Without meaning to go all TSM, I’ll take a nice 2-0 defeat.

I fear it might be much worse.

McLeish won there didn’t he, around new years time.

yep 1-3 to the Villa, Ireland,Petrov and Bent :)

UTV
The Doc

He was lucky to be at the club at the same time as the mighty Stephen Ireland.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on September 09, 2021, 07:28:12 PM
Konsa and Bailey on the latest training pictures released on the clubs Social Media.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on September 09, 2021, 07:32:36 PM
Konsa and Bailey on the latest training pictures released on the clubs Social Media.

Are they the only two remaining fit players?! (Only half joking!)
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2021, 08:00:42 PM
The "training" is a first aid course.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JD on September 10, 2021, 05:52:03 AM
The "training" is a first aid course.

Very good CD, made me laugh that did. 
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on September 10, 2021, 08:33:54 AM
Chelsea could have a lot of players out. Id rather werner up front than lukaku. Would be happy with a fraw but chelsea are strong.  Think this will be a loss
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on September 10, 2021, 08:40:21 AM
I made a gloomy prediction based on what was a gloomy situation personel wise, hopefully this will be brighter given the hints at players returning so perhaps I was somewhat harsh. It remains a tall order but if Konsa, Baily and Watkins are fit we should give a much better account of ourselves.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PhilVill on September 10, 2021, 09:25:23 AM
As hard as it gets so hopefully a decent performance and a better idea of what style of play we are looking to try if Bailey, Watkins and Ings are on the pitch together. 2-0 loss.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on September 10, 2021, 10:35:37 AM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on September 10, 2021, 10:59:26 AM
"Smith: “We should be welcoming Ollie Watkins back. We’ve also got Leon Bailey back to full fitness now.

“Bertrand Traore has trained the last couple of days as well. John McGinn and Jacob Ramsey have recovered from their Covid-19 situations too.”

"Should be" welcoming Ollie Watkins back. That's Smith speak for "won't be".
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on September 10, 2021, 11:32:24 AM
The "training" is a first aid course.

Very good CD, made me laugh that did. 
are you Yoda?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Mister E on September 10, 2021, 11:33:51 AM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 10, 2021, 11:37:31 AM
Thought we were going to get smashed in this but apparently Chelsea having a few doubts on key players and us having our ones available means I  can see it being reasonably close now.

Probably some good spells of play but boring 2-0 defeat.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Nev on September 10, 2021, 11:39:11 AM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?

Good point. Played the first half for the U23's nearly two weeks ago, looked OK, if a little overweight although that may be his usual size, it's that long since we saw him it's difficult to tell.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Matt C on September 10, 2021, 11:39:42 AM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?

Training but they want him to have more competitive minutes before throwing him into first team football. Smith said they were trying to arrange some more friendlies for him.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on September 10, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
Is there any indication of what the injuries to Chuck and JPB are anywhere?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on September 10, 2021, 11:56:40 AM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?

Who?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on September 10, 2021, 12:46:56 PM
Steer, Cash, Targett or Young, Konsa, Mings, Luiz, McGinn, Ramsey, Ings, Bailey, Watkins then.
Apart from the GK full strength with the exception of Buendia putting pressure on the forwards and Sanson putting pressure on the midfielders.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 10, 2021, 12:48:20 PM
Bailey and Watkins are key, not only for their individual skills, but also they bring pace to the team which we need to threaten Chelsea.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 10, 2021, 01:02:55 PM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?

Who?
Kenny?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on September 10, 2021, 01:44:00 PM
More chance of Delilah playing than Sanson!!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on September 10, 2021, 01:46:47 PM
Bailey and Watkins are key, not only for their individual skills, but also they bring pace to the team which we need to threaten Chelsea.

To be fair we don't know that much about Bailey yet, but it would be awesome to see him run rings around them and help us to 3 points. Problem is, the ****** would be tapping him up after the game to sign for them next summer.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 10, 2021, 01:58:51 PM
Seems like we will have a pretty strong squad then minus the Argies. This should be a tough game for Chelsea with nearly all their players away playing multiple international games last week. At s minimum we need to make it a very tough game for them.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 10, 2021, 02:29:15 PM
I see Chukwuemeka has joined JPB in getting injured. Never understood the point of England under-21 etc matches. Ffs.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ozzjim on September 10, 2021, 03:08:40 PM
How unlucky are we at the moment. 2 u20s injured.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on September 10, 2021, 03:28:43 PM
Injuries, it’s what we do best.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Drummond on September 10, 2021, 03:49:20 PM
Kante and Pulisic out for them. Lukaku in....
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: devilla on September 10, 2021, 04:10:36 PM
Kante and Pulisic out for them. Lukaku in....

Glad those two are out although Lukaku being in, not so good.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: paul_e on September 10, 2021, 04:14:56 PM
Kante and Pulisic out for them. Lukaku in....

Kante leaves a big gap for them to fill to be fair, shame Lukaku hasn't got a very minor knock to keep him out.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Demitri_C on September 10, 2021, 05:32:00 PM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?

Wouldnt be suprised if he makes bench with chuk and JPB out.

I really hope smith does not go with targett and young.  That would be shit
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: levico on September 10, 2021, 06:12:38 PM
We’re not ready yet.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: eamonn on September 10, 2021, 06:40:15 PM
I hope Smith isn't starstruck by Ashley Young - "I'll find a place for you in the team, regardless..." We don't want to see him in CM again, really, do we?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on September 10, 2021, 09:32:01 PM
I feel I am getting a bit stalky with these Social Media updates but Sanson has updated that he is in tomorrows squad. Squads looking a fair bit stronger than recently.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on September 10, 2021, 09:36:33 PM
Steer

Targett
Mings
Konsa
Cash

Dougie
McGinn
Sanson

Bailey
Ings
Watkins

4-1 Villa.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 10, 2021, 09:52:21 PM
Is (Jacob) Ramsey fit? Deserves to keep his place if so, IMO.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Skerra on September 10, 2021, 09:53:09 PM
Nice one Ads and how you are correct. However, I feel like that score line could be reversed. I hope you can set me straight on that tomorrow at around 7.15pm!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Steve67 on September 10, 2021, 11:23:40 PM
Is Sanson fit? Or Konsa?   I wonder if Dean will be brave and go 442, playing Ings and Ollie up front together? Soon find out I guess.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 10, 2021, 11:49:36 PM
I’m not sure that’s brave. Emptying the midfield against Chelsea would probably be pretty ugly.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 10, 2021, 11:53:56 PM
I saw today on Twitter we’ve played 21 players in three games, last season it took us until February to play that many players.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 11, 2021, 12:32:53 AM
I've been saying all international break I can see a 3-5-2 type of thing for Villa and pairing Ings and Watkins up front. Matching Chelsea formation and pressing from the front.
Balls played up to the 2 strikers and McGinn to join in the press.

The way Smith talked about Young giving info on Lukaku suggests he'll be involved in the team and need player if this experience for a big test.

Steer
Cash Mings Konsa Tuanzebe Young
Luiz McGinn Nakamba
Ings Watkins
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ROBBO on September 11, 2021, 04:14:30 AM
Attack is the better form of defence in this game, they will score at some point no matter how defensive we play.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: baddowvillans on September 11, 2021, 07:19:11 AM
Nobody panic.  I've been reading the media this morning and apparently Chelsea won't have anyone out because of the 5 day rule and Lukaku is also fit so no injury worried.  No mention of Villa but I assume that means that Martinez and Buendia can also play and we have no injury worries at all...........

All these so called journalists can write about is the scab six
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 11, 2021, 07:43:42 AM
So I see FIFA now have cleared Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay players to play in England. So they have power to change Covid restrictions now do they?

It is was this not a Covid restriction or something else which prevented these players from playing?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on September 11, 2021, 07:54:30 AM
So I see FIFA now have cleared Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay players to play in England. So they have power to change Covid restrictions now do they?

It is was this not a Covid restriction or something else which prevented these players from playing?

It’s almost like football is corrupt in favour of the “big” clubs.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 11, 2021, 09:12:58 AM
So I see FIFA now have cleared Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay players to play in England. So they have power to change Covid restrictions now do they?

It is was this not a Covid restriction or something else which prevented these players from playing?
no they have the power to reverse the decision to stop players playing for their clubs if they failed to turn up to play for their country.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 09:21:36 AM
FIFA haven't reversed anything, the rule remains in place but it is at the discretion of the individuals FAs as to whether they want to enforce it. FIFA say that they have had positive talks with the British government about changing quarantine laws for the affected players before the October qualifiers so that it doesn't happen again and, and a sign of this "good will", the respective FAs have withdrawn their complaint about the players playing this weekend.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on September 11, 2021, 09:37:45 AM
I've been saying all international break I can see a 3-5-2 type of thing for Villa and pairing Ings and Watkins up front. Matching Chelsea formation and pressing from the front.
Balls played up to the 2 strikers and McGinn to join in the press.

The way Smith talked about Young giving info on Lukaku suggests he'll be involved in the team and need player if this experience for a big test.

Steer
Cash Mings Konsa Tuanzebe Young
Luiz McGinn Nakamba
Ings Watkins

The XI looks like Southgate picked it.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: olaftab on September 11, 2021, 09:42:35 AM
Bailey watkins fit to play. Mcginn and ramsey back

Chuk JPB out

Traore back in training

Buendia and martinez training for next week
No news re Sanson?
Sanson will be back in the team once his hair is a decent length. About December.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on September 11, 2021, 09:46:05 AM
He should have shrugged the injury off by now.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 11, 2021, 09:47:33 AM
So I see FIFA now have cleared Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Paraguay players to play in England. So they have power to change Covid restrictions now do they?

It is was this not a Covid restriction or something else which prevented these players from playing?
no they have the power to reverse the decision to stop players playing for their clubs if they failed to turn up to play for their country.

Ok I see, thanks Chicago. I thought at first it was a Covid thing.

 It still stinks a bit though. So these Super Clubs can prevent the players from playing, get threatened by FIFA saying they can’t play for five days but then bottle it as they are scared of the super clubs.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 11, 2021, 09:48:42 AM
Or maybe I’ve still got it wrong, after reading CD’s post above.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 11, 2021, 09:50:12 AM
Anyway, hopefully I haven’t got this wrong, but I have a good feeling about today. We’re going to surprise them and sneak a 2-1win. Bailey will steal the show.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 11, 2021, 09:56:23 AM
I see pretty much no chance here, but I’d like to see Bailey in the team. We need pace to have a chance of hurting them.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on September 11, 2021, 09:58:51 AM
I've been saying all international break I can see a 3-5-2 type of thing for Villa and pairing Ings and Watkins up front. Matching Chelsea formation and pressing from the front.
Balls played up to the 2 strikers and McGinn to join in the press.

The way Smith talked about Young giving info on Lukaku suggests he'll be involved in the team and need player if this experience for a big test.

Steer
Cash Mings Konsa Tuanzebe Young
Luiz McGinn Nakamba
Ings Watkins

yeah that wouldn't be far off my view. I can't imagine Nakamba won't be involved after being asked to stay away from the internationals only for Smith to go "haha fooled you!"
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 10:01:27 AM
Five defenders and two centre forwards against Chelsea's midfield would be suicide. I remember what happened last time we played five at the back there.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: JD on September 11, 2021, 10:08:12 AM
The "training" is a first aid course.

Very good CD, made me laugh that did. 
are you Yoda?

Maybe I am, but who are you then?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on September 11, 2021, 10:09:39 AM
Maybe but we need 3 in midfield whatever happens imo. Kante may be out but midfield is hardly Chelsea's weak point especially when they've just took that guy from Athletico Madrid on loan
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 10:13:13 AM
4-2-3-1 for me.

JED! Woah oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Cash
Konsa (Tuanzebe if unfit)
Mings
Targett

Nakamba
Ramsey

Bailey
McGinn
El Ghazi

Ings

Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: sickbeggar on September 11, 2021, 10:21:48 AM
I've developed a visceral hatred for that formation. That said, you're probably right.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 10:23:21 AM
I'm not sure about the defensive two but feel that Ramsey doesn't deserve to be dropped, if fit, and Nakamba should be rewarded for his loyalty in putting club before country (not that this is a criticism of those who, understandably, wanted to play in the biggest game in international football).
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ads on September 11, 2021, 10:23:27 AM
Keeping your 30m winger out tonshoe horn a centre half and Nkamba in.

No.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Risso on September 11, 2021, 10:26:07 AM
I'm not sure about the defensive two but feel that Ramsey doesn't deserve to be dropped, if fit, and Nakamba should be rewarded for his loyalty in putting club before country (not that this is a criticism of those who, understandably, wanted to play in the biggest game in international football).

Rewarding players for loyalty?! You'll be suggesting 6 at the back next! Players are rewarded by their enormous salaries, and the only other consideration should be whether they're good enough to be in the team, which Nakamba almost certainly isn't.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 11, 2021, 10:29:02 AM
Emi i
4-2-3-1 for me.

JED! Woah oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Cash
Konsa (Tuanzebe if unfit)
Mings
Targett

Nakamba
Ramsey

Bailey
McGinn
Buendia

Ings





I don’t think Buendia is available after the farcical Brazilian International.

Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: N'ZMAV on September 11, 2021, 10:34:50 AM
I worry if we have to play Ramsey and Nakamba in the middle of the park
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Ian. on September 11, 2021, 10:36:20 AM
We have to play Luiz and Ramsey ahead of Nakamba surely?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: darren woolley on September 11, 2021, 10:41:32 AM
I'm looking forward to today's match I really think we can get something.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 10:42:25 AM
Emi i
4-2-3-1 for me.

JED! Woah oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Cash
Konsa (Tuanzebe if unfit)
Mings
Targett

Nakamba
Ramsey

Bailey
McGinn
Buendia

Ings





I don’t think Buendia is available after the farcical Brazilian International.

D'oh! Of course. El Ghazi, then.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 10:44:19 AM
I'm not sure about the defensive two but feel that Ramsey doesn't deserve to be dropped, if fit, and Nakamba should be rewarded for his loyalty in putting club before country (not that this is a criticism of those who, understandably, wanted to play in the biggest game in international football).

Rewarding players for loyalty?! You'll be suggesting 6 at the back next! Players are rewarded by their enormous salaries, and the only other consideration should be whether they're good enough to be in the team, which Nakamba almost certainly isn't.

He was excellent last time we played them. I think he often plays better against the top teams.I don't think we have anyone better at doing the fairly simple thing of breaking up play. Which is ideal against a bunch of fancy dan tricksy types like they'll be picking against us.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: ASHTONVILLA on September 11, 2021, 10:45:30 AM
Actually have a feeling we may win this one. Certainly will have a better idea about what team and formation Smith is likely to go with as we have Ings, Watkins and Bailey all available. Pleased Ramsey is back as he was very good last game he played.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: john e on September 11, 2021, 10:48:43 AM
I'm not sure about the defensive two but feel that Ramsey doesn't deserve to be dropped, if fit, and Nakamba should be rewarded for his loyalty in putting club before country (not that this is a criticism of those who, understandably, wanted to play in the biggest game in international football).

Rewarding players for loyalty?! You'll be suggesting 6 at the back next! Players are rewarded by their enormous salaries, and the only other consideration should be whether they're good enough to be in the team, which Nakamba almost certainly isn't.

He was excellent last time we played them. I think he often plays better against the top teams.I don't think we have anyone better at doing the fairly simple thing of breaking up play. Which is ideal against a bunch of fancy dan tricksy types like they'll be picking against us.

I agree he does make a Nuisance of himself and breaks up play
Problem is when he wins the ball he often just gives it straight back to them
Which doesn’t help Especially against a team like Chelsea
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 11:37:53 AM
As Nelson Lodge pointed out on the Women's team thread, this game is on Sky Showcase so if you have a basic package without sport you can still watch.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Damo70 on September 11, 2021, 11:53:10 AM
I'm looking forward to today's match I really think we can get something.

I wish I could say the same. I have nagging worries about us struggling in the bottom half of the table this season that I just can't shake off.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Clark W Griswold on September 11, 2021, 11:59:36 AM
They’ll walk through our piss weak midfield putting too much pressure on our good defence and meaning that we don’t get a grip of possession enough to feed our good strikers. The gk situation means it’ll be even tougher. Same at Man Utd making the Everton home game critical to get three points in that.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on September 11, 2021, 12:02:49 PM
Emi i
4-2-3-1 for me.

JED! Woah oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Cash
Konsa (Tuanzebe if unfit)
Mings
Targett

Nakamba
Ramsey

Bailey
McGinn
Buendia

Ings





I don’t think Buendia is available after the farcical Brazilian International.

D'oh! Of course. El Ghazi, then.

Surely Ollie's gotta start
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 12:03:38 PM
Where?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Hillbilly on September 11, 2021, 12:30:28 PM
Stamford Bridge. Ithengyu.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: astonvilla82 on September 11, 2021, 12:31:51 PM
On virgin channel 110 as well
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 11, 2021, 12:57:39 PM
I don't think we're in the realms of the past where we give up before a ball is kicked. We are better than that now, I just think it's a step too far given the mess of the last few months.

I shall be trying to watch the match and the Mayo V Tyrone match in the All Ireland Final at the same time which is most inconvenient scheduling.

What are you thinking re Mayo v Tyrone? You couldn't back Mayo with stolen money in a final...but I hope they do it

History weighs heavy for Mayo, that's probably their biggest hurdle to overcome. The semi against Dublin may also be looked upon as a peak but I'm hopeful they can win. I'll take a Mayo win and Villa loss or vice versa.

Will be trying to watch both down the Sacred Heart by the Villa. My family are Dubs but the wifes are from Mayo, so hoping they break the curse.
Cant see much for Villa today, standard 2-0 to Chelsea, given the injuries, lack of game time, international mess for us.

In terms of the team

Steer
Cash
Konsa
Mings
Targett

Luiz
McGinn
Ramsey

Ings
Watkins
Bailey
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 11, 2021, 01:14:05 PM
Will be watching the All-Ireland on TV and following the Villa on my phone. Hoping for at least a Villa draw and a win for the green and red of Mayo!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 11, 2021, 01:17:38 PM
Maybe a Tyrone double?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: markeeeebeeee2005 on September 11, 2021, 01:35:56 PM
I’ve got a feeling he will start Young. I think this is the wrong thing to do as he should be here to share his leadership and as a back up to Targett.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 11, 2021, 01:40:49 PM
I’ve got a feeling he will start Young. I think this is the wrong thing to do as he should be here to share his leadership and as a back up to Targett.

Surely not at CM. Ramsey, Luiz, McGinn and Nakamba all available so three of those four will start.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gpbarr on September 11, 2021, 02:16:00 PM
At the cousins in Westport ready to watch Mayo today - a Mayo/Villa double hopefully - but the odds point to a Chelsea/Tyrone win unfortunately.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Damo70 on September 11, 2021, 02:32:34 PM
I have just seen that we are 9/1 to win with the bookies. Cheeky f*ckers.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 02:35:12 PM
Even the algorithms are out to get us.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 02:35:32 PM
Will be watching the All-Ireland on TV and following the Villa on my phone. Hoping for at least a Villa draw and a win for the green and red of Mayo!

Do they pay the players yet?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 11, 2021, 02:57:41 PM
Will be watching the All-Ireland on TV and following the Villa on my phone. Hoping for at least a Villa draw and a win for the green and red of Mayo!

Do they pay the players yet?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/players-cashing-in-as-worlds-of-the-influencer-and-the-gaa-intersect-1.4519151%3fmode=amp
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 02:59:27 PM
Still feel they should be getting a wage.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Villa Lew on September 11, 2021, 03:01:29 PM
I don't think we're in the realms of the past where we give up before a ball is kicked. We are better than that now, I just think it's a step too far given the mess of the last few months.

I shall be trying to watch the match and the Mayo V Tyrone match in the All Ireland Final at the same time which is most inconvenient scheduling.

What are you thinking re Mayo v Tyrone? You couldn't back Mayo with stolen money in a final...but I hope they do it

History weighs heavy for Mayo, that's probably their biggest hurdle to overcome. The semi against Dublin may also be looked upon as a peak but I'm hopeful they can win. I'll take a Mayo win and Villa loss or vice versa.

Will be trying to watch both down the Sacred Heart by the Villa. My family are Dubs but the wifes are from Mayo, so hoping they break the curse.
Cant see much for Villa today, standard 2-0 to Chelsea, given the injuries, lack of game time, international mess for us.

In terms of the team

Steer
Cash
Konsa
Mings
Targett

Luiz
McGinn
Ramsey

Ings
Watkins
Bailey

Yeah that's the team I'd pick
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 11, 2021, 03:10:50 PM
I have just seen that we are 9/1 to win with the bookies. Cheeky f*ckers.


Free money, you say?

*dips into Barrow winnings*
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: brontebilly on September 11, 2021, 03:16:33 PM
Still feel they should be getting a wage.

A lot of them are teachers or office boys these days. You would want to have a fairly supportive employer in any case. The days of blocklayers or farmers playing inter county after a days manual labour are fairly rare.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: CT on September 11, 2021, 04:31:31 PM
3 CB’s?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: KNVillan on September 11, 2021, 04:33:47 PM
Today’s line up


(https://i.ibb.co/0QcG0Nq/8445-ABE7-F9-B4-410-C-B9-F5-3-E94-EEC0589-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0QcG0Nq)
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 04:35:35 PM
Fuck off.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 11, 2021, 04:37:11 PM
Five at the back. Fucking hell.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on September 11, 2021, 04:37:57 PM
Bruce out!
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: DrGonzo on September 11, 2021, 04:37:58 PM
Isn't that how Chelsea play?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: gpbarr on September 11, 2021, 04:38:12 PM
3-5-2 matching their formation
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on September 11, 2021, 04:38:25 PM
No wingers, 5 backs.. might as well bring McLeish back.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 11, 2021, 04:38:38 PM
As I suspected and saying all international break 3 at the back.
Perfect set up for the counter
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Richard on September 11, 2021, 04:38:57 PM
Its just matching up with them chill guys
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: villadelph on September 11, 2021, 04:39:11 PM
3-5-2 matching their formation

3-4-2-1 for Chelski

They will keep their shape because of their quality.. we will be pinned back into a 5-3-2 with massive gaps in the middle because of our lack thereof.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 11, 2021, 04:40:27 PM
Cowardly gutless wank. May as well run out behind a white flag.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bobby Boy on September 11, 2021, 04:44:17 PM
Great that Ings and Watkins are starting together but I have no idea how we are going to get the ball to them.

Where's the creativity in that team?
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: MalcolmP on September 11, 2021, 04:45:57 PM
no pace to break,  should have a winger and ditch ings. Formation purely to accommodate ings and ollie. Ideal game for Baileys pace.


Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: LukeJames on September 11, 2021, 04:46:47 PM
We'll be pinned back in a 5-3-2 and smashing it long all game.
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bobby Boy on September 11, 2021, 04:50:51 PM
We'll be pinned back in a 5-3-2 and smashing it long all game.

Watkins and Ings are going to have to do it on their own because there's no one else to create anything. Hoping we can stay in the game and maybe bring on Bailey later on. Maybe....
Title: Re: Chelsea vs Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread
Post by: Bad English on September 11, 2021, 04:54:29 PM
Match thread open.
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