Chelsea v Aston Villa Match Thread

[citizenDJ]

I would have gone for a 4-5-1!

I think I might have done, too. But, I suppose this is a slightly more adventurous set-up at least - not necessarily what you might expect from Houllier.

[CJ]

My day started with having to unblock my drains.  I suspect it's not the only crock of shit I'll see today.  Off to the pub to suffer with like-minded spirits

[spangley1812]

Chelsea v Aston Villa line-ups
Chelsea: Cech, Ferreira, Bruma, Terry, Cole, Ramires, Essien, Lampard, Anelka, Drogba, Malouda. Subs: Turnbull, Bosingwa, Kalou, Sturridge, Van Aanholt, McEachran, Mellis.
Aston Villa: Friedel, Cuellar, Collins, Dunne, Clark, Ashley Young, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Downing, Heskey, Agbonlahor. Subs: Marshall, Pires, Albrighton, Delfouneso, Bannan, Lichaj, Herd.
Referee: Lee Mason (Lancashire)

[Dave]

Chelsea

    * 01 Cech
    * 03 A Cole
    * 19 Ferreira
    * 26 Terry
    * 43 Bruma
    * 05 Essien
    * 07 Ramires
    * 08 Lampard
    * 15 Malouda
    * 11 Drogba
    * 39 Anelka

Substitutes

    * 22 Turnbull,
    * 17 Bosingwa,
    * 38 Van Aanholt,
    * 46 McEachran,
    * 52 Mellis,
    * 21 Kalou,
    * 23 Sturridge

[Phil from the upper holte]

I would have gone for a 4-5-1!

Can someone explain to me why he rushed Delph back to start him last week and he not been seen since after (I thought) a good game?

I am not certain Houllier has a clue really but anyway its not a bad side, still get overrun in midfield though, although we shouldn't concede from set pieces (famous last words).

Delph took a knock and isn't being risked

[mattjpa]

I would have gone for a 4-5-1!

Can someone explain to me why he rushed Delph back to start him last week and he not been seen since after (I thought) a good game?

I am not certain Houllier has a clue really but anyway its not a bad side, still get overrun in midfield though, although we shouldn't concede from set pieces (famous last words).

I read earlier Delph picked up a knock against City. Unrelated to last injury-just shit luck i think....

[Dave]

That back four could be good or it could be an absolute disaster.

Still, plenty of height for set-pieces.

[Toronto Villa]

as much a I want a result, I want to see green shoots of progress. That is evidence of team unity, cohesiveness and fight. We might lose against Chelsea. I can take that. As long as we go down giving it everything we have.

[Villa'Zawg]

as much a I want a result, I want to see green shoots of progress. That is evidence of team unity, cohesiveness and fight. We might lose against Chelsea. I can take that. As long as we go down giving it everything we have.

That's what today is about. We can hope for but can't expect a win. A performance is the minimum requirement.

[villasjf]

A lot dont like GH but he can see when a player is off form and so drops him but 4 centre halves and no recognised full backs, ah well lets see. UTV

[richard moore]

Agree with TV and Villadawg, much as it makes us sound like some little team...which is what I have never escaped from thinking about Chelsea despite all their success. Big one for me, a 'local derby' in effect as I am surrounded by the gloryhunting chavs round here. Possibly my most hated club if I was really pushed...

[Rico]

If we get tonked today, and I mean really tonked, 6,7,8 - god forbid - 9 or 10, could Ged really hang onto his job. I think it would become impossible for him to retain any sense of support from anyone connected to AVFC.

Today could be a very interesting day!

[Shrek]

Lads we have won fuck all playing 451, against arsenal second half we were great playing 442.

We need to keep the ball in their half, this is easier with 2 strikers.

[PaulWinch again]

Ged says that Dunne looks fitter in training, maybe he's laid off the pies.

[django]

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Really good picture and adthe.net is rarely taken down once its up. what can possibly go wrong?