by Number 9 » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:00 pm
Much as Im looking forward to the A Madrid game I expect us to win it.In reality though we could afford to loose it and we still should'nt have a problem qualifying.But we wont,no disrespect to them!
The Chelsea game is massive.Two top clubs in the League early as it is,its still a huge game!
Someone has to beat them at the bridge and why not us.I've watched them this season as at times I'm sure we all have.yes they have played very well and some great football(better than us overall it has to be said) but that is irrelevant as only goal difference seperates us.
The win they had at the weekend flattered them bigtime.I dont know what Gareth Southgates plan was but it was a lesson on how not to play Chelsea!
FFS Boro gave them all the space in the world,it was pick your pass time for anyone who got the ball in a blue shirt!
I dont know what Rafas game plan will be but I sure as hell hope he does not tell them to sit back.Give them space on the ball and they will punish you.
I hope we get into them from the whistle and fight for every ball,give them as little room as possible.A few early hard(but clean):D tackles would'nt go a miss either.
I've read some on here saying its not a game we really expect to win...Well why the hell not?A draw of course would be better for us than them given they are at home.But I fully expect us to be up for this game and believe we can win it.
Its a cliche,but its 11vs11 and if we are up for it and they all give 100% a win is very possible!
