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BARCLAY'S
FA Premiership League / Mon 17th April 2006 / Kick
Off: 3:00pm (Live on PPV)
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Chelski
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EVERTON |
Everton:
Wright,
Neville, Weir, Yobo, Naysmith, Carsley
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Osman, Cahill, Kilbane, Beattie, McFadden
Bench:
Davies, Ferguson, Turner, Ferrari, Van der Meyde.
Referee: Nob Styles
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No Mikky again, it was always going to be hard. Dickie Wright optimistically told the fans we were not travelling to Stamford Bridge to make the numbers up, in fairness we were, and we always knew we were. Mystifyingly, Moyesy started with Davey Weir for the injured Stubbsey. We all thought he had made his statement of intent when he brought Matteo Ferrari on against Spurs, the player oozes class, but he preferred the doggedness of Davey yesterday, strange one for me anyway. Everton kept Chelski at bay for a good half hour. We looked composed without threatening, and the atmosphere in Stamford Bridge was muted, after the Mancs beat Spurs, so mathematically at least the West Londoners could not pick up their title against the Blues. On the half hour mark, Tiny lost possession to Drogba on the half way line. The forward fed Lampard, and the England midfielder drilled home is effort past Dickie to give the home side a one goal lead. Biffa had a few half chances, nothing serious though, and Terry should have made it two nil after his free header sailed over the bar. H-T 1-0 The second period and the game, were put to bed after only two minutes of the re start when Everton's best mate, and the top ref in the Premiership (not), Knob Styles gave Harry Hill his marching orders after the hirsute midfielder's challenge on Didier Drogba. Admittedly it was bad challenge, a yellow card at least, but no doubt with Drogba squealing like a big girl in front of the ref, Styles thought he had no option. Harry Hill was off, game over. Chelski went onto score two more with a header from Drogba, and a pile driver from Essien. The Big Man was brought on, Andy van was kept on the bench, and the game panned out much as everyone expected. So a season that started poorly, has finished poorly. As in other seasons, we have limped over the line, with defeat after defeat. This season will be no different, roll on my Summer hols. Starman goes to skipper and the most consistent player on the pitch, Phil Neville. F-T 3-0
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* Arjen Robben obviously still wiping his arse, when he ran on the pitch after two minutes off the second half starting. By the way, Moyesy was not best pleased that the Dutch winger, never got permission to enter the field of play, then watching Robben having a laugh with the ref about it. (18/04/06) |
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Moyesy was dealt another defensive injury blow with the news that Alan Stubbs has not traveled down South after picking up a groin injury in Saturdays defeat to Spurs. The impressive Matteo Ferrari is likely to deputise in a defence that looks a shadow of itself from a few weeks ago. Tony Hibbert is not included in Moyesy's squad, but the Blues do welcome back attacking options in the form of Andy Van Der Meyde who returns after his three game ban for his sending off against the shite. Mikky is still out, and after his lack lustre performance against Spurs, Simon Davies should drop to the bench in favour of Andy Van. Harry Hill will carry on in the middle with skipper Phil Neville taking over responsibility in the defence. Everton will have the thankless task of trying to stop Chelski from picking up their second consecutive Premiership title, and on the same day Osama Bin Laden and George Bush will be holding peace talks in the White House, Bob Hope or no hope. Everton from: Wright, Turner, Ruddy, Neville, Yobo, Weir, Ferrari, Naysmith, Cahill, Osman, Carsley, Kilbane, Davies, McFadden, Beattie, Ferguson, Van der Meyde Lavo's Everton XI To Start: Wright, Neville, Ferrari, Yobo, Naysmith, Carsley, Osman, Cahill, Van der Meyde, Beattie, McFadden Lavo's Bet: £10 on Dickie To Fall Over a Sign in The Goalmouth (Evens) |
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Chelski have injury worries in the form of their whole first team squad, who have been struck down by a mystery virus. Boss Jose Mourinho has had to draft in every youth team player to fill the voids, after his sides impressive two nil win over notloB at the weekend. Kerry Dixon has thrown his hat into the ring as has Micky Droy, Nigel Smackarsed, Kevin Hitchcock to make up the numbers. Mourinho himself is ill, and Don Howe has said he will take the reins for the afternoon, playing a 8-1-1 formation. Jesus what do want me to say, tell you the truth, Lampard, Cole, Drogba, Terry Essien. You wanted the truth, you can't handle the truth............, sorry I'm off for my tablets. Chelski from: Cech, Cudicini, Geremi, Ferreira, Gallas, Carvalho, Del Horno, Terry, Huth, Lampard, Essien, Maniche, Makelele, Robben, Drogba, Crespo, Gudjohnsen, Wright-Phillips, Duff, Diarra, J Cole, C Cole. |
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