Sparta Praha vs Chelsea Europa League K.O 18:00 (Setanta Ireland)

Crann na Beatha

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Caveman1

I'm looking forward to this game, don't really know what to expect. Hope we take it seriously, some people discount this competition but at the end of the day it's still a european cup.

GavRedKing

As I put in the main thread inly 19 players travelled, Rafa will have no other option but to play a strong team.

Starting line up could be :

Cech
Azp Cahill Ivan Bertie
Ramires Lamps
Hazard Oscar Marin
Torres



Luiz suspended, Ba ineligible and Romeu injured.

Blue Shamrock

Hope we go for this be nice to be one of only 4 clubs to win all 3 major European trophies

GavRedKing

A nice 2 or 3 goal lead after the away tie would be excellent, it would ease pressure on the up coming Brentford game and home leg of this game before we play City away, its a chance to rest players and keep them fresh for the City game.

Sgt Pepper 64

GavRedKing wrote: »

A nice 2 or 3 goal lead after the away tie would be excellent, it would ease pressure on the up coming Brentford game and home leg of this game before we play City away, its a chance to rest players and keep them fresh for the City game.

I've warned you before Gav about your predictions! :eek:

GavRedKing

10-0 Sparta so :pac:

S28382

This should be a Chelsea win tonight. :cool:

Johner

Didn't realise kick off was so early. Is the game not on ESPN?

Gonzovision

Cech - Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Bertrand - Ramires, Lampard - Marin, Mata, Hazard - Torres.

Johner

This will be a tough game, Sparta have a great home record.

GavRedKing

gonzovision wrote: »

Cech - Azpilicueta, Ivanovic, Cahill, Bertrand - Ramires, Lampard - Marin, Mata, Hazard - Torres.

So close with my prediction.

PM to a stream anyone?

Sgt Pepper 64

Anyone else on sky, saying ESPN hd not available

GavRedKing

got one.

Lamps had a good shot there.

Johner

I'm watching it here. http://eircomsports.eircom.net/Setanta/

getuponthis

Is ba injured or what's the Craic!? Why does rafa persist with Torres!??? Doing my head in, so much for squad rotation. Torres is starting every game and getting 80+ mins everytime.

Johner

Ba is cup tied.

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GavRedKing

Mata played an almost perfect ball there for Torres

efb

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

Anyone else on sky, saying ESPN hd not available

You can see it on sky go then

GavRedKing

Excellent link between Marin & Hazard, very unlucky from Hazard

Johner

So close! Good start by us.

GavRedKing

We've started well, an early goal would be nice.

Johner

Marin looks lively.

getuponthis

That's it, forgot he was cup tied! Marin is looking lively

GavRedKing

Decent chance for S.P.

Sgt Pepper 64

efb wrote: »

You can see it on sky go then

cheers you are right

and thanks for the pm, gav

DazMarz

After nearly killing myself tearing home from work for this, ESPN isn't showing it in Ireland. Fúckers. Ringing Sky later and they can come and take their fúcking useless shítebox out, to be fúcked.

Watching it on laptop, huddled around it with 3 mates that I had invited up for the match, and I feel like a right tart... Fúck sake... :mad:

Sgt Pepper 64

DazMarz wrote: »

After nearly killing myself tearing home from work for this, ESPN isn't showing it in Ireland. Fúckers. Ringing Sky later and they can come and take their fúcking useless shítebox out, to be fúcked.

Watching it on laptop, huddled around it with 3 mates that I had invited up for the match, and I feel like a right tart... Fúck sake... :mad:

Just got off the phone with them, had a load of calls, problem with the channel

SantryRed

Sgt Pepper 64 wrote: »

Just got off the phone with them, had a load of calls, problem with the channel

You've been misinformed if you're not talking crap.

Europa League football isn't available on ESPN over here, it's always like this. ESPN only have the UK rights.

GavRedKing

Good covering by Dave done the right.

Sgt Pepper 64

SantryRed wrote: »

You've been misinformed if you're not talking crap.

Europa League football isn't available on ESPN over here, it's always like this. ESPN only have the UK rights.

Wow, didnt know that and I got through to tech support as well, he said it was a problem, lying buggars

GavRedKing

Even though it was offside we've dropped off....again, typical from us.

GavRedKing

We'll have to go 1-0 down before we start playing.

Johner

All Sparta now.

getuponthis

Torres you fcuking donkey!!

Johner

Good counter, should have scored!

GavRedKing

That was a ridicilous ball by Mata back to Torres, why didnt he shot himself!!

Sgt Pepper 64

Marin is lively

GavRedKing

Thats a half chance and a decent chancce for Torres in 3 mins.

Commentator believes its only a matter of time before hes gone.

He could be right.

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homer simpson

This game could should be the final nail in the coffin for Torres. He is showing everyone yet again the true Donkey that he is with his inability to put away, even get his shots away, against what is a very poor team who haven't played a competitive game since before Christmas.

GavRedKing

Its not just Torres, Ramires has been poor, only Marin looks lively of the trio of himself , Mata and Hazard.

RichT

efb wrote: »

You can see it on sky go then

For the next hour and a bit, you Sir are at LEGEND status!

GavRedKing

Average 1st half, very average.

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homer simpson

RichT wrote: »

For the next hour and a bit, you Sir are at LEGEND status!

Whats better is even the Medium quality stream on Sky Go is 100 times better that that muck they are showing on 3e

geeky

Jaysus but chelsea are redefining the word 'fragile' here. Total domination in the first few mins, then Sparta get a chance out of nothing and we go to pieces - it's like the slightest setback knocks the stuffing out of this group.

RichT

homer simpson wrote: »

Whats better is even the Medium quality stream on Sky Go is 100 times better that that muck they are showing on 3e

I always forget about 3e

I clicked over to see what was on and it's effing Liverpool :mad:

MY EYES MY EYES !

GavRedKing

RichT wrote: »

I always forget about 3e

I clicked over to see what was on and it's effing Liverpool :mad:

MY EYES MY EYES !

Did they lose 2-0 in the end??

Johner

GavRedKing wrote: »

Did they lose 2-0 in the end??

Yep, Hulk scored an absolute belter.