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Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 1:05am On Nov 04, 2013 |
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed Eden Hazard was dropped for the Champions League clash with Schalke after losing his passport following an unsanctioned trip to France, but has said the incident is now closed. Hazard, 22, travelled to watch former club Lille on Sunday but had complications in getting back in time for training on Monday, with the missed session causing him to be left out of Mourinho's squad in midweek. The Portuguese was not happy that Hazard had been absent from training but now insists the club will move on. "He went to a foreign country when he shouldn't have," Mourinho said. "On top of that he lost his passport which didn't allow him to be back in training, which is obviously unacceptable. "It is over. No more consequences, the consequence was not to play which is the worst thing that can happen to a player. Case over, he is a very good kid and there are no problems. "It was not a big story. Every player knows me and knows my reaction, the group is always more important than any player." Mourinho also admitted the decision to leave the Belgium international in the stands could have come back to haunt him as Chelsea looked to move towards the knockout phase of the Champions League. The Blues ended up winning 3-0 without Hazard and Mourinho confirmed he will be available for selection for the Barclays Premier League fixture against West Brom on Saturday. "I think he (Hazard) reacted well because he apologised to me and to the club," he said. "Of course the apology was not accepted because it is something I couldn't accept but it is over so now it is something that doesn't exist any more. "He is selected and ready to play and I believe he has the appetite to play because he loves playing and I didn't allow him to play the last game. "It was a bit of a risk to not play him, speaking in terms of pure football, because he is a player who could have helped us win an important match. "You have to take some risks when you feel the consequences for the group are very important and i think it was an important decision." The Blues will still be without Fernando Torres against West Brom while Ryan Bertrand is available once again. Steve Clarke goes head to head with his old friend and former boss Mourinho for the first time this weekend insisting his West Brom side's clash with Chelsea is solely about picking up points. Clarke has not seen his Portuguese mentor for more than five years since their highly successful spell at Chelsea together ended in 2008. Mourinho appointed the Scottish coach as his assistant manager at Stamford Bridge before the pair went on to win two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and two League Cups together. While Mourinho left England for spells at Inter Milan and Real Madrid, Clarke spent time as assistant manager at West Ham and Liverpool before making the step up to management at West Brom in 2012. His maiden campaign was an impressive one as Albion finished eighth in the Premier League and he will be reunited with Mourinho at Stamford Bridge as equals on Saturday. "Jose sent me a text this week asking if I needed any tickets for the game, which was nice of him," said Clarke. "My lad has his season ticket so he'll be watching from the Chelsea end. There are no big issues and I didn't need any tickets from him. "The friendship is good. I don't speak to him every week or text him every week but the friendship is good. When you've worked with somebody closely you build a bond and you take that bond with you for the rest of your life. "I haven't seen him for well over five years. So it will be nice to catch up with him face to face rather than just little text messages." Clarke was wary of the attention being placed on their relationship ahead of the match. "My job now is head coach of West Bromwich Albion," he said. "I want to prepare my team well for the game, I want to get a positive result for Albion. "This weekend Jose is in the opposition dug-out but it doesn't change our preparation or what we want to get from the game." Former Chelsea winger Scott Sinclair is unlikely to be back from a long-standing hamstring injury in time for the game against his former club. Victor Anichebe has fully recovered from a hamstring problem himself but Nicolas Anelka is doubtful with a groin issue, while Billy Jones, Zoltan Gera and Ben Foster miss out. |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 1:08am On Nov 04, 2013 |
Chelsea shall win [size=15pt]LIKE[/size] 3 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by Nobody: 3:05pm On Nov 06, 2013 |
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Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 7:01pm On Nov 06, 2013 |
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Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 9:40pm On Nov 06, 2013 |
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Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by abdulahi001: 7:27am On Nov 07, 2013 |
Preview: Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion Today @ 4P.M[br/] Chelsea will be looking to keep up the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal when they face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon. The Blues, who currently sit second in the table on goal difference, are five points adrift of their London rivals. Jose Mourinho's side bounced back from their 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United by beating Schalke 04 in the Champions League on Wednesday. West Brom have moved up to 13th place after losing just one of their last six matches. The Baggies secured their third win in that run by seeing off Crystal Palace last weekend. Chelsea striker Fernando Torres is expected to miss out after suffering a leg injury, while Eden Hazard will return to the side after missing the match against Schalke. For West Brom, Boaz Myhill will start in goal, despite struggling with a calf injury. Strikers Victor Anichebe and Nicolas Anelka could also feature after recovering from injuries. Recent form Chelsea: WDWWWL West Brom: WWDDLW Possible starting lineups Chelsea: Cech; Ivanovic, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Ramires, Lampard; Mata, Oscar, Hazard; Eto'o West Brom: Myhill; Jones, Ridgewell, McAuley, Olsson; Morrison, Mulumbu, Brunt, Sessegnon, Amalfitano; Long Chelseafcn Predicts: 2-0 Source Chelsea Fans Visit Here and Let's rock the Site, It's for we CFC Fans in 9ja. That's What We do We #KTBFFH |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by abdulahi001: 7:28am On Nov 07, 2013 |
Do you know that? Today is Jose Mourinho's 100th home game for @chelseafc ! #CFC — Chelsea FC (@chelseafc) November 9, 2013 Full Time Report 1 min GAME ON! Here we go then. Chelsea, attacking from right to left, get us underway at Stamford Bridge. 4 min Very little to report during the opening exchanges, although it's been Chelsea, as you'd expect, that have dominated the possession. The reinstated Hazard has been lively - it seems that he has a point to prove! 9 min Still very little happening here. Chelsea are stroking the ball around the pitch nicely enough, but we haven't seen much of Eto'o. Meanwhile, up the other end Amalfitano has just shot well wide from distance. This game needs a spark from someone. 14 min Claudio Yacob needs to be careful, because he's just been pulled up for a second time after committing a foul on Chelsea midfielder Oscar. It appeared that Andre Marriner warned him that one more poorly timed challenge would result in a booking. 16 min BOOKING! It's not Yacob, but Frank Lampard that sees yellow. It ends a poor period for the veteran Chelsea midfielder, who saw his free kick crash into the West Brom wall. Then, he lacks the pace to catch Long on the counter- attack and so he opts to bring down the West Brom striker. He doesn't argue, it was a clear caution. 21 min Very poor from Brunt, who just found himself with time and space on the West Brom left flank. He had two players in the box to pick out, but his cross is far too close to Petr Cech and the Chelsea keeper collects with ease. Brunt is usually dangerous from that sort of area. 26 min It's just not happening for Chelsea at the moment. They are getting to a certain point (around 25 yards from goal), but then there is a real lack of imagination. Now, if only they had a Spanish World Cup winner who had a real creative edge to his game on the bench... 29 min BOOKING! Well, that's been coming. Yacob again commits a foul, this time on Hazard. He can have no complaints because he was warned earlier on. 30 min SAVE! From the resultant free kick, Oscar steps up and curls the ball goalwards. It is heading for the top corner, but there isn't enough pace on the Chelsea midfielder's effort and Boaz Myhill scampers across his line to tip the ball away from danger. 33 min More good goalkeeping from Myhill as he hurries off his line to punch clear Lampard's inswinging cross. His clearance falls to Hazard, but the Belgian cannot adjust his feet quickly enough and Jonas Olsson mops up the danger for West Brom. Better from Chelsea, though, because they are showing a bit more intent. 37 min CHANCE! Oscar has just summed up this half from a Chelsea point of view. The home side steal possession deep inside West Brom territory and break forward with intent. The ball is worked to Oscar, who takes one touch to open an opportunity for himself 18 yards from goal. His shot, though, ends up in the second tier behind the goal. 41 min Long has barely touched the ball for West Brom. He just looked to get beyond the Chelsea rearguard as the visitors counter-attacked, but Youseff Mulumbu's cross-field pass was poor and Gary Cahill easily cleared the danger as Long lurked. 45 min GOAL! CHELSEA 1-0 WEST BROM (ETO'O) 45 min Liam Ridgewell will not want to see this goal back. Hazard does well initially as he cuts in from the left and drills a shot towards goal. Myhill reacts by getting down and pushing clear the effort. The ball drops to Ridgewell, who delays his clearance and Eto'o nips in to poke the ball into an unguarded net. The West Brom defender had a good second or two to clear the danger! Great time for Chelsea to score. 45+2 min BOOKINGS! A yellow card apiece in quick succession as Eto'o is booked for his over-exuberant celebration, while West Brom frontman Long is cautioned for clattering into the back of John Terry, who goes down as if he's been shot. 45+3 min HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 1-0 WEST BROM 46 min SECOND HALF UNDERWAY! West Brom gets us restarted at the Bridge. Let's hope that it's a more lively 45 minutes. 50 min A collector's item as Hazard's first touch evades him. He's released by a great pass over the top of the West Brom defence from Oscar, but the usually assured Chelsea playmaker cannot get the ball under control and Myhill is able to collect. Had his touch been a better, a goal looked inevitable. 55 min Unfortunately, very little has changed from the first half. Chelsea have controlled the possession, but there is a slow tempo about their play and moves are breaking down far too frequently. 57 min OFF THE POST! Oh so close for West Brom, who finally have a decent effort at goal. Amalfitano sends over a cross from the right for Long, who leaps highest in a crowded penalty area. He sends his header downwards, but it cannons against the upright before being cleared to safety. Encouragement for Albion nonetheless. 61 min GOAL! CHELSEA 1-1 WEST BROM (LONG) 61 min Long showed his credentials in the air moments ago, but Chelsea failed to take that lesson on board and have been punished. First centre-back Gareth McAuley powers a header at goal, but Cech gets behind the ball to deny the defender. It flies straight up in the air, though, and Long leaps highest to nod the ball into an empty net. West Brom have been more positive after the restart and they've been rewarded. Game on. 65 min SUBSTITUTION: First change for Chelsea and it's Lampard that comes off. I have to say that the veteran seems to lack the mobility to play in a holding role. Anyway, he has been replaced by Demba Ba, who will join Eto'o in attack, while Oscar drops a little deeper into the midfield. 67 min It must be said that Chelsea have reacted positively to being pegged back. Ba's presence has given the West Brom defenders something extra to deal with. They've forced a couple of corners, but so far the Baggies have defended well. They just need to keep Ridgewell out of the action! 68 min GOAL! CHELSEA 1-2 WEST BROM (SESSEGNON) 68 min West Brom won at Old Trafford earlier in the campaign and now they lead at Stamford Bridge. It's Ridgwell of all people that sets up Sessegnon on the edge of the area. The playmaker then drops his shoulder to create some space, before poking the ball towards goal. Cech should save it, but it squirms under his hand and into the net. The away fans are jubilant - over to you Chelsea! 74 min SUBSTITUTIONS: It's time for Mata as he replaces Oscar. It's actually a double change from Mourinho, who also throws on John Obi Mikel in place of full-back Azpilicueta. That's all of Chelsea's substitutions done. 77 min Worrying moment for Chelsea, who have used up all their substitutions. Hazard falls to the ground and was clutching his knee. He's up after some treatment from the physio, but he's moving rather gingerly right now. 78 min SAVE! How are Chelsea not level? Some sustained pressure sees the Blues camped inside the West Brom box. Branislav Ivanovic has a powerful shot parried clear by Myhill, before Ramires's shot is deflected into the side netting. From the resultant corner, Terry has a volley blocked and West Brom can breathe again. 82 min SUBSTITUTIONS: It's West Brom's turn to make some switches as Shane Long, who has ran for the cause all afternoon, is replaced by Victor Anichebe. Sessegnon also comes off, with James Morrison taking his place. Moments later, Willian heads over for Chelsea when he really should have done better. Time is running out for the home team. 84 min BOOKING! West Brom's Amalfitano gets his name taken for a late challenge on Ramires. The resultant free kick is hoisted into the area by Mata, but once again the West Brom defence clears the danger. 88 min CHANCE! Ba could have been a Chelsea hero, but he somehow fails to make a connection with Cahill's low cross. Any sort of touch would surely have drawn the home side level, but he completely missed the ball as he slid in and West Brom survive again. 89 min SUBSTITUTION: An unsurprising defensive switch from Clarke as he brings off winger Amalfitano and sends on full-back Goran Popov. It means that the Baggies have gone to five at the back, with Ridgewell becoming a centre-back alongside McAuley and Olsson. 90 min Chelsea have four minutes of stoppage time to salvage something from this game. 90+2 min CHANCE! What an opportunity for West Brom to secure the points as Brunt breaks clear. He has Anichebe to his left and Morrison to his right, but he goes for goal from 12 yards out. He can only fire well over the target, though. Will that error be punished? 90+4 min PENALTY TO CHELSEA! 90+5 min GOAL! CHELSEA 2-2 WEST BROM (HAZARD) 90+5 min An absolute shocker from referee Marriner, who gives a foul against Stephen Reid, despite the fact that Ramires was already on his way down. It was never a penalty, but the referee gives it and Hazard steps up to score from 12 yards. Chelsea may have got lucky, but they've got a share of the spoils. Post match Analysis Later Via www.chelseafcn.tk |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 7:21am On Nov 08, 2013 |
Fellow Chelsea Fans, where are you na?? |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 9:23pm On Nov 08, 2013 |
Match Preview Updated |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by macjireh: 7:02am On Nov 09, 2013 |
FT CHE 4-1 WBA |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by Nobody: 9:20am On Nov 09, 2013 |
3points in d kitty 4 chelsea....cnt wait 4 d match... |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by Nobody: 2:14pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
young-dude:ur 4ni |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by mrphysics(m): 2:19pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
we are playing for both of them to win. God bless me and my country Nigeria, God bless Geophysics unn |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by yinkeys(m): 2:21pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Most agberos/area boys r Chelsea fans. Rubbish |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by Polchiz(m): 2:23pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
The Only Special One Who is Happy is Reliable. |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 2:26pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
yinkeys: Most agberos/area boys r Chelsea fans. RubbishWhat's this one spewing from his odoriferous stinky hole?? SMH 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by abdulahi001: 2:30pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
yinkeys: Most agberos/area boys r Chelsea fans. RubbishFirstly what are u doing here and Lastly it takes an agbero to identify an agbero Go get a life boy. 2 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by horchukoh(m): 2:33pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Am expecting a positive result today is torres fit for this game? |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by roymary: 2:42pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
abdulahi001: "First" not "firstly... "Lastly" is correct. 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by Freiburger(m): 2:42pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
yinkeys: Most agberos/area boys r Chelsea fans. RubbishIt goes with it |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by amlos007(m): 2:46pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
yinkeys: Most agberos/area boys r Chelsea fans. Rubbishwhat kind of mentality do u possess?aint agbero humanbeings?SMH.chelsea till I see my great grand pa agn. |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by dopeJemi: 2:46pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
chelsea can win oh, buh it shouldn't exceed 2goals, d scores should be 2-0 or 3-1 or 2-1 or even 0-0. Cuz I bet dis match |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 2:49pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
amlos007: what kind of mentality do u possess?aint agbero humanbeings?SMH.chelsea till I see my great grand pa agn.If you scrutinize the guy very well, he'd not even be up to an Agbero 1 Like |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by bigfoot79(m): 2:53pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
cfc is losing this one, ha ha ah!?? 2 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by boniflex(m): 2:53pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Up Arsenal, Chelsea will loose or Draw today |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by boniflex(m): 2:55pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by boniflex(m): 2:57pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
roymary: |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by drjoebond080: 2:59pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
Chelsea wud win arsenal lose to man u. dats all |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 3:01pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
boniflex: Up Arsenal, Chelsea will loose or Draw todayNo be rope we be ooo, It's LOSE not LOOSE 2 Likes |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by donphilopus: 3:01pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
drjoebond080: Chelsea wud win arsenal lose to man u. dats allWho talk am?? |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by luvola(m): 3:08pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
where is afam4ever when you need him... Kill them west brom..you can do it..**team liverpool** |
Re: Chelsea Vs West Bromwich Albion (2 - 2) On 9th November 2013 by Nobody: 3:12pm On Nov 09, 2013 |
@chelseafc: .@chelseafc team to play West Brom: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, JT, Azpi; Ramires, Lampard; Hazard, Oscar, Willian; Eto'o. |
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