Chelsea vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[VillaTim]

Who was the ex-Villan who crocked another in Chelsea colours, Dorigo on Elliott ? And what was number one at the time? I'll give a random guess of Chesney Hawkes.

Dean Saunders I think. Almost went to court . Horrific challenge

He didn't play for Villa when he made the challenge but he did when it went to court

Saunders was playing for Liverpool at the time not that it has anything to do with the question asked.

[RamboandBruno]

Emery has mentioned having best players available for this, or words to that effect. Not sure if Onana passes his fitness test, if he does I think he’ll be on the bench.

I think the team will be

Martinez
Cash
Konsa
Torres
Digne
Kamara
Tielemans
Rogers
Watkins
McGinn
Bailey

[Richard E]

Elliott v Saunders and Liverpool Football Club did go to court. Elliott lost because the Judge found that Saunders was trying to play the ball.

[Deano's Mullet]

I fear a real pasting today which is the old pessimism creeping back. For two years I’ve felt we could beat anyone but I just can’t see it today. 1-3

[LeeB]

Elliott v Saunders and Liverpool Football Club did go to court. Elliott lost because the Judge found that Saunders was trying to play the ball.

I seem to remember it that both players were launching into the ball but Elliot got there first, and thus Saunders hit him and not the ball.

[Jon Crofts]

Can’t see anything other than a sound beating here today sadly. Hope I’m wrong.

[Drummond]

I fear a real pasting today which is the old pessimism creeping back. For two years I’ve felt we could beat anyone but I just can’t see it today. 1-3

I'd take 1-3. Though I'd prefer a clean sheet.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Who was the ex-Villan who crocked another in Chelsea colours, Dorigo on Elliott ? And what was number one at the time? I'll give a random guess of Chesney Hawkes.

At the time of the injury it was The Shamen. At the time of the court case it was Wet Wet Wet.
As an aside and with the Cup draw later, Lonnie Donegan when we last won it.

[eamonn]

Ha, cheers Sir. Just the random contextual popular cultural shite I appreciate.

[eamonn]

Elliott v Saunders and Liverpool Football Club did go to court. Elliott lost because the Judge found that Saunders was trying to play the ball.

I seem to remember it that both players were launching into the ball but Elliot got there first, and thus Saunders hit him and not the ball.

Was it not VAR'd by the dickheads at Stockley Park?

[VillaTim]

Grim day weather wise , plenty of gloves out there later

[levico]

Always hoping for the best but our current inability to win games has sucked the joy and optimism out of match days. 3-1 Chelsea.

[Risso]

Grim day weather wise , plenty of gloves out there later

It's damp and murky, but not cold.

[The Edge]

I fancy us for a score draw. 1-1 or 2-2. Ollie to be on the scoresheet and big Emi showing everyone why he's the best in the business.

[PaulWinch again]

If we get anything on this, based on recent form, we’ll have done well.