Chelsea v. Hull, SS1 16:00

DazMarz

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A repeat of the opening fixture from the 09/10 Season. That day, Chelsea came out by the skin of their teeth with a 2-1 victory. Hunt opened the scoring for Hull, before Didier Drogba scored a brace (including a 92nd minute winner) to secure the 3 points for Chelsea.

Today, two very different teams, two different managers... A very different prospect.

Odds: Chelsea 1/5, Hull 16/1 and Draw 6/1

Luiz, Mata and Mikel are all carrying minor injuries and are unlikely to be risked today.

Teams:

Chelsea: Cech, Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic, Cole, Van Ginkel, Lampard, Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard, Torres

Hull: McGregor, Chester, Davies, Figueroa, Elmohamady, Livermore, Huddlestone, Meyler, Aluko, Graham, Brady

(note: these teams were gotten from the latest updated site, which was the Daily Fail, so chances are the teams will be completely different :rolleyes: )

Predictions? I'm going for 3-0 or possibly 3-1 to the hosts. COYB!!!

davycc

Im hoping hull give them a proper game again & Huddlestone scores the 93rd min winner & finally gets to cut his fecking afro lol

Rayne Wooney

The Hull City Tigers travel to the London stadium to face the Chelsea Cowboys in this fascinating BPL National Football league encounter. Both teams have strengthened significantly in the recent draft pick with the Cowboys signing left flanker ANDRÉ SCHÜRRLE from the Germans and the Tigers signing QB Timothy Huddlestone from the Hotspurs.

Kick off 4:00pm BST

davycc

lol

Francie Barrett

Would love to see McShane make an appearance

the_doctor199

DazMarz wrote: »

Teams:

Chelsea: Cech, Terry, Cahill, Ivanovic, Cole, Van Ginkel, Lampard, Schurrle, Oscar, Hazard, Torres

I'd be surprised if Torres started ahead of Lukaku

Sgt Pepper 64

the_doctor199 wrote: »

I'd be surprised if Torres started ahead of Lukaku

he will

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Sgt Pepper 64

Cech
Ivan, Terry, Cahill, Cole
Ramires, Essien, Lampard
Oscar, Torres, Hazard
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: "I feel good, I want to play, I've been waiting for this since the beginning of pre-season. Nobody likes pre-season, friendlies, everyone likes competition - and so here we are.

"When I go and sit down there will be 30 seconds of emotion, for sure. After that, I have to forget and focus on the game. Before the match there is this empty space when I have nothing to do, the players are preparing. I do not enjoy this so much. But when the referee comes and says 'let's go', we go."

Panthro

is that the team confirmed as starting?
Really surprised Torres starts tbh.

homer simpson

Panthro wrote: »

is that the team confirmed as starting?
Really surprised Torres starts tbh.

Not on Sky or BBC sites, I'd be very surprised to see Torres start ahead of Lukaku too.

the_doctor199

Panthro wrote: »

is that the team confirmed as starting?
Really surprised Torres starts tbh.

Confirmed team: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Hazard, De Bruyne; Torres.

Surprised about Torres myself.

Rayne Wooney

Same team as above but De Bruyne starts ahead of Essien

Mars Bar

How does Torres get a start ahead of Lukaku?

Hull City Starting XI: McGregor, Figueroa, Elmohamady, Chester, Davies, Meyler, Koren, Brady, Aluko, Sagbo, Graham

Panthro

Any of ye see the Villa game?
Benteke will be a handfull for Chelsea's CB's.

homer simpson

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Confirmed team: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Hazard, De Bruyne; Torres.

Surprised about Torres myself.

Link?

homer simpson

homer simpson wrote: »

Link?

https://twitter.com/chelseafc

homer simpson

Well feck that

McDave

Panthro wrote: »

is that the team confirmed as starting?
Really surprised Torres starts tbh.

It's probably better for Lukaku to play him off the bench for a few games and not put pressure on him as no. 1. After all Torres is still the leading striker on paper.

Look at it this way. If Lukaku starts 3 or 4 matches and doesn't score, that really ratchets up the pressure. Lukaku needs to be eased into the squad.

McDave

the_doctor199 wrote: »

Confirmed team: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Oscar, Hazard, De Bruyne; Torres.

That's 10 seasoned CFC premiership pros. Not taking any chances there.

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Bertser

Hope De Bruyne has a good game.

Panthro

McDave wrote: »

It's probably better for Lukaku to play him off the bench for a few games and not put pressure on him as no. 1. After all Torres is still the leading striker on paper.

Look at it this way. If Lukaku starts 3 or 4 matches and doesn't score, that really ratchets up the pressure. Lukaku needs to be eased into the squad.

that's a very good point actually.

That_Guy

No Mata... Ah here.

Francie Barrett

That_Guy wrote: »

No Mata... Ah here.

Only just back from injury, apparently.

davycc

Come on you Tiggers

Andersonisgod

Surprised with the Torres selection, Lukaku had a strong per season but I can understand the decision.

Very happy that De Bruyne gets his first Premier League start for Chelsea, another quality addition to the squad for this season.

Defensively we are short on the bench so that's a minor worry but it's great that we have such a strong bench that can impact and change the game.

the_monkey

On the way to watch this
Come on CHELSEA !!!!

That_Guy

Is Luiz injured too? Fantasy team gone to shít this week. :pac:

DazMarz

davycc wrote: »

Come on you Tiggers

Oh the wonderful thing about Tiggers... Is Tiggers are wonderful things!!! :P



Very strong starting XI. Delighted to see DeBruyne getting his start!

getuponthis

No lukaku or luiz, that's me rightly fcuked in the FF this week.

tigger123

DazMarz wrote: »

Oh the wonderful thing about Tiggers... Is Tiggers are wonderful things!!! :P



Very strong starting XI. Delighted to see DeBruyne getting his start!

Their tops are made out of rubber, their bottoms are made out of springs!

Nuri Sahin

Hazard or KDB for MOTM is all I ask for.

DazMarz

That_Guy wrote: »

Is Luiz injured too? Fantasy team gone to shít this week. :pac:

Yep, Luiz, Mata and Mikel all with minor injuries. Schurlle too, methinks.

DazMarz

tigger123 wrote: »

Their tops are made out of rubber, their bottoms are made out of springs!

Reliving our childhoods here!

Call Me Jimmy

Well we can see what clubs have to do for that new TV Money. Chelsea players and taking part in the ludicrously over-the-top pregame montage, had to change the channel. Always the worst thing about watching football on TV these days.

Luap

I think Abramovich had a big say in Torres starting.

Panthro

Is it just me or was Ruud talking through his arse?
"Van Ginkel didn't come from a good team, he has to prove himself.."
He's fcuking 20 and barely in the door, he has played well any preseason game I've seen him in.
"Lukaku didn't have a good start with Chelsea."..umm ask any West Brom fan about Lukaku Ruud.

bazual

getuponthis wrote: »

No lukaku or luiz, that's me rightly fcuked in the FF this week.

Jose said the other day “Luiz is injured and he couldn't play for Brazil so he's out,”, so was never on the cards to play

the_monkey

Jaysus Mourinho getting lots of cam time

DazMarz

No shame in saying I got a bit misty eyed with the big cheer José got. Magic.

AND WE'RE OFF!!! COYB!!!

Panthro

KdB assassin.

Jax Teller

Not sure I understood Tyler's point there . Surely It would be better to play 3 at the back against one forward .

That_Guy

What is he at?

DazMarz

PENALTY!!!

Nuri Sahin

:eek:

Panthro

Peno! up ya go Hazard

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DazMarz

Aw, god DAMMIT!!! :mad:

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