Chelsea v Leeds Utd Match Thread

[Chilli D]

The Chelsea fan I work with seems to think they will play their strongest available team. Nkunku is out injured though.

[Jaydog]

Chelsea seemed like they were improving before the Moose Cup final. Thought they were pretty decent in the 90 mins in that tbh. Had many chances to win it in normal time.
Leicester were living proof that a big disappointment can spur you on.

[Pullhard]

It's a free hit for us but I am more than concerned.

Chelsea had enough chances to win two matches in the League Cup final.
They are a wounded beast and the FA Cup is their only realistic avenue to Europa League football ..... which after the squillions they have spent is a minimum ambition.

[The Subhuman]

Live on ITV 4

nice

[Kennyb41]

For all our Doodles.....enjoy......

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52416192

[Jaydog]

1 card in that game I think
It’d be 31 reds & 112 yellows now

[John in Louisiana]

Won't be able to watch as I'll be taking the Mrs. for a visit to the doctor in St Louis, some two hours away. I will, however, be able to keep up with this thread.

So please do your usual fine job, everyone. :-)

[Kennyb41]

Won't be able to watch as I'll be taking the Mrs. for a visit to the doctor in St Louis, some two hours away. I will, however, be able to keep up with this thread.

So please do your usual fine job, everyone. :-)

FFS!!!

[andrewjohnsmith]

Won't be able to watch as I'll be taking the Mrs. for a visit to the doctor in St Louis, some two hours away. I will, however, be able to keep up with this thread.

So please do your usual fine job, everyone. :-)

Hoping you have a positive day. And hoping your wife is well too.

[WestgateRun]

I just hope it is all settled in 90 mins, either way.
Losing on penalties after an energy-sapping 120 mins would be the worst outcome.

[1964white]

The 1970 FA Cup remains the most-watched club game in English television history, with 28.5m viewing.

More viewers than Prince Charles & Diana's wedding.

[Barlow Boy]

We are ball number 2 in tonight’s draw for the Quarter Finals.

[Sean_Nile]

It's a must, it's how he's taught them to play, and i want it decided in 60 mins and draw Coventry next at home.

Piroe 2 Firpo 1- Leeds 1-3 up after 60 and coast when he introduces PB and Rutter, no extra time please.

From your lips to the footballing God's ears.

I am counting on you to manifest that result.

If you fail it will shatter my perception of you as an all knowing pundit, my universe will crumble, the foundations of my belief system will be shaken, my faith will waver, and I will be drawn into that terrible vortex of negativity that consumes every Leeds fan when they experience a defeat.

It will be your fault if we loose.

[Barlow Boy]

Bamford and Summerville on the bench, no Rutter or Gruev whatsoever.

[Cjay]

Caicedo
Mudryk
Fernández

All individually cost more than our entire match day squad as a whole

Pressure all on Chelsea

[1964white]

Chelsea made five changes from their cup final team.

[Chilli D]

Two keepers on the bench but no Gelhardt. Is he injured?

[Cjay]

Bamford and Summerville on the bench, no Rutter or Gruev whatsoever.

Just aslong as they make Huddersfield not fussed.

Be interesting to see how we do without Rutter and Jimmy.

They had to rescue us vs Plymouth

[Chilli D]

I don't hold out much hope for us if I'm honest but you never know.
The crowd could get on their backs if they don't score early.

[YorkshireSquare]

Not sure we are laying a glove on them with that starting XI