Tottenham Vs Chelsea: Match Thread

[JerryGarcia]

Interesting Chelsea lineup, COYS! We can get at that back line

 

[CosmicHotspur]

Not surprised no Lamela, just come back from injury.

He's on the bench though so could get some playing time.

 

[npearl4spurs]

Anything but Zouma and Cahill's best games today will see us win with those lineups - if they get a result, credit to them.

 

[KILLA_SIN]

That's still a good Chelsea team. I think they are setup for a draw. . Happy with out lineup in the circumstances. Bench looks like it has more options with Lamela, Njie

 

[EnfieldYiddo]

I think Chelsea are setup for a draw. Will sit back very deep and look for a smash and grab on the break. Happy with out lineup in the circumstances.

Ramires is a big loss for them in this set-up

 

[Sweech]

I think Chelsea are setup for a draw. Will sit back very deep and look for a smash and grab on the break. Happy with out lineup in the circumstances.

I'm surprised they're starting Fabregas instead of Mikel if they're really looking to sit deep and counter.

Odd lineup all around.

 

[Gbspurs]

Not sure whether to watch this on my phone at work (on and off) or avoid until I get home and watch then. Choices.

 

[KILLA_SIN]

I'm surprised they're starting Fabregas instead of Mikel if they're really looking to sit deep and counter.

Odd lineup all around.

I did edit my post just before you quoted having a little re-think about their setup. It is an odd one not really sure exactly what their game plan is.

 

[Gbspurs]

Just to add I'm not as confident as some. Anyone of their front 4 is capable of causing us problems on their day and Pedro is very capable of playing a false 9.

I think this could be a big game for both sides in terms of how the rest of the season pans out. Very nervous now!

 

[KILLA_SIN]

Just to add I'm not as confident as some. Anyone of their front 4 is capable of causing us problems on their day and Pedro is very capable of playing a false 9.

I think this could be a but game for both sides in terms of how the rest of the season pans out. Very nervous now!

Pedro, Willian, Hazard and Oscar can all cause us problems. It's still a good team on their part.

 

[Roscilous]

Looks like they just want to dominate midfield, kee possession and try and nick a goal. They have goal scorers in midfield, so it's still a good team. We need to make sure we don't give the ball away or we could struggle to get it back.
If we can get a goal, I feel confident we can win this one. But still expect a draw.

 

[Mouse!]

Not sure whether to watch this on my phone at work (on and off) or avoid until I get home and watch then. Choices.

You'll definitely check the score at some point so may as well catch what you can of the game live.

 

[Flashspur]

Tough game. Mourinho's a fox and has his box of tricks. It wont be easy and they will try to hit us on the counter. Will be a hard match for the lads after their exertions midweek but I know they'll give 150%. COYS!!

 

[Sweech]

Looks like they just want to dominate midfield, kee possession and try and nick a goal. They have goal scorers in midfield, so it's still a good team. We need to make sure we don't give the ball away or we could struggle to get it back.
If we can get a goal, I feel confident we can win this one. But still expect a draw.

Yeah, I guess they're going to try and pass around our press?

Could work, we'll see.

 

[Danners9]

Not sure whether to watch this on my phone at work (on and off) or avoid until I get home and watch then. Choices.

I'm at work, first working day of the week :'(

Kick off is 4pm local time.. wahhh. I can leave at 4.30 but then it's half an hour to get home

 

[nedley]

All about the first goal. Midfield is going to be ridiculously crowded.

Get Son working them channels.

 

[spurs mental]

Mourinho definitely has a plan of some sort with that line up. Pedro up top? Hazard? Who knows. Interesting to see what way they start out.

He's a sly fox though. He's got some sort of plan.

Just play our high pressing high intensity game and we will do well.

 

[Mustard]

So stupidly early.

These games always tend to end in a draw. We should beatthis shower but because of the kick off time and carrier bag I reckon it's the draw.

I hope it's 5 nil with a Kane Hatrick and Dier brace mind.

Fucking hate Chelsea.

 

[CJMurray]

This is an absolute must not lose. A win would be incredible but a defeat and Chelsea are probably favourites for 4th again.

 

[kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

I'd have rather Costa play. He's been lazy and disinterested this season.