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BARCLAY'S FA Premiership League / Mon 17th April 2006 Kick Off: 3:00pm (Live on PPV)
Chelski
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EVERTON
       Att: 41, 765         

Everton: Wright, Neville, Weir, Yobo, Naysmith, Carsley, Osman, Cahill, Kilbane, Beattie, McFadden

Bench: Davies, Ferguson, Turner, Ferrari, Van der Meyde.

Referee: Nob Styles


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



Cahill in A Tussle With Essien

Ossie Is Pulled Back By Terry
Report
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Stamford Bridge

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Quotes After The Game

Moyesy says: "It was always going to be hard coming to Chelsea. But it was made much easier for Chelsea by the referee. It ruined the game for people as well. Our boys did great today, they really did. In the first half we tried to keep in it and we were hoping we could force the issue in the second half but it was taken away from us. We didn't think it was a red at the time. I have seen it again and it definitely isn't a red card. The reaction of people played a part but if you look at it again it is a yellow card because it was a little reckless and a little late, but it was not a red card.

It is not the referee's fault we lost the game but it played a massive part. It looked as though he was starstruck talking to the players in the tunnel at half-time. Then the game kicked off and Robben came running down the tunnel and onto the pitch. It was my understanding that no player is allowed to enter the field of play without the referee's understanding. But you could see him laughing and joking about it. It seemed he was caught up by the whole day and maybe he thought he was going to get a medal today. Chelsea are a tremendous side but I thought our players were great. I criticised them the other day but today they tried to dig in and make it a game and as tough as possible for them. But the players they have got, it is very difficult. We knew this Easter programme was going to be difficult but my players deserve a pat on the back today. You may not always be able to label it on other people but I thought my players were incredibly honest."

Off The Ball

* 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)


Everton Team News

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)

About The Opposition

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.

Last Season @ chelski


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