COME ON CHELSEA

By Since66
October 16 2010

The Holte End - Probably the best 'Home End' in the country - when 'Villa, Villa' is launched into a deafening crescendo. Makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand rigid to attention just thinking about it! Injury hit Chelsea travel to Villa Park for the late kick-off without Didier, Super Frank, Alex, Kalou, Benayoun and Danny Sturridge.

The rightful England Captain, John Terry returns (Thank God) after missing England's shambolic display in midweek against Montenegro.

Despite Chelsea's problems, The Boss 'Anco' remains upbeat. He said yesterday before the squad travelled, "Tomorrow will be a difficult game, we had a problem last year against Aston Villa in Birmingham.

"We have to be ready, obviously we had a fantastic game at home last year, maybe it was the best game we played, but tomorrow will be different.

"It's an important moment, we have a good gap in the Premier League and we want to maintain it, if it's possible to improve it compared to the other teams. Tomorrow will be a good step it we are able to win, it will be fantastic for us.

"It is a good test because without important players we have to show our quality. I always said that I am happy to have this squad with these kind of players. I am not concerned about this, tomorrow our line-up will be good."

He then announced the team:

Cech, Ferreira, Ivanovic, Terry (c), Cole, Ramires, Essien, Mikel, Kakuta, Malouda, Anelka

Our record at Villa Park since 2000 hasn't been the best, winning only once in ELEVEN attempts whereas in the 90s Chelsea won on FIVE occasions.

With our injury problems, a draw today like on six previous occasions, will do just fine.

Villa Preview: Injury Hit Champions Will Have to Battle

Discussion started by 50 Years Over 100 Years , 16/10/2010 11:07

50 Years Over 100 Years
16/10/2010 11:07

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PKGooner
16/10/2010 13:46

Since that preview isnt signed off with 'FROM ---- USA' I take it your back

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Since 66
16/10/2010 14:46

Yes mate - been back a week



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dixon9
16/10/2010 15:06

Good to see Kakuta starting and with a bit of luck 1-2 other kids will get a chance off the bench.

We SEEM a bit lightweight ...BUT our younguns are going to get a chance of real experience - we can´t have it both ways.

Villa Park is a bit of a jinx for us - a draw would be a decent result all considered.



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Since 66
16/10/2010 15:39

5 wins in the 90s and only one win in the 2000s and they beat us last season



A point will be a good result

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