Chelsea v Aston Villa pre-match thread

[DrGonzo]

Oooooo my vote for draw made the scores level at 14...  I think a lot depends on Tammy's fitness, do you think he'll throw a sickie for us?  They don't look as mobile without him, I'd rather they play Batshuyai any day of the week.

[usav]

I think we are a few days too late and they had their slip against Wet Spam.  Can't see them losing two at home in a row.

[Hookeysmith]

As those are our only 3 games against Lampard how did Bruce have the sign over him?

Apologies

poorly written

Like Dean has had the tactical advantage over the likes of Bruce previously I wonder if he has the same over lampard due to previous 3 games

[maidstonevillain]

As those are our only 3 games against Lampard how did Bruce have the sign over him?

Apologies

poorly written

Like Dean has had the tactical advantage over the likes of Bruce previously I wonder if he has the same over lampard due to previous 3 games

Not as badly written as the poll Question. Only Dean (or not Dean)can repeat the managerial success of the play off final. Fwank and "neither" have no success to repeat.

[darren woolley]

Looking forward to going to this I said a draw against Man Utd so I will say the same against Chelsea we will get a 1-1 draw.

[Toronto Villa]

We go 1 up in the first half. Chelsea pull one back and it's all equal at the break. Two inspired substitutions from Dean at the ¾ mark and Wesley puts us ahead on 84 minutes. Dean brings on Kodjia and we see the game out. 3 points.

Bit early to be on the Montrachet!

A win would make it a nice birthday for you Risso

[Demitri_C]

If Tammy plays he deserves a superb reception from our fans.

Tammy was superb for us. We owe him one.

[PeterWithesShin]

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[PeterWithesShin]

As those are our only 3 games against Lampard how did Bruce have the sign over him?

Apologies

poorly written

Like Dean has had the tactical advantage over the likes of Bruce previously I wonder if he has the same over lampard due to previous 3 games

Ah got you. Let's hope so.

[Dr Butler]

a draw from me too, but if we can (and that is a big IF) keep a clean sheet I can see us winning this as we certainly have a goal threat.


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[PeterWithesShin]

[Drummond]

The BBC LIve Update page basically has that press conference as,

'Dean how wonderful it is that Terry is going back to the Bridge',
'Yes he's great for us, will be  top manager'

And three pages on fucking Liverpool. I hate the BBC more and more.

[Small Rodent]

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[PeterWithesShin]

When I did the trial in the past you could cancel it as soon as you had started it which was a good way not to forget!

[Legion]

I don't think the trial period is free any more.