***official chelsea vs city fa cup semi final thread***

[Green & Blue]

If rodwell plays it will probably be his last chance

Lol

[dazby]

If we don't win today it will be our last chance this year to win the FA Cup.

[Beefymcfc]

Anybody thinking that this game could go either way?

I know we've beat them twice and drawn the other this season but it just seems too close to call, especially without the little magician.

Doug, what do you reckon on the chances of Rodwell playing alongside Barry to allow Yaya to play further forward?

I would be surprised if Rodwell starts as his fitness must be iffy.Not just the chance of breaking down but just general fitness as he hasn't trained much.As for alongside Barry,what makes you think Barry will play? He didn't train on Friday but I have no idea whether he has a problem or whether they were just playing safe and giving him a day off.

There is no doubt it could go either way although there is no doubt imo that we are the better side.Any team with Mata and Hazard especially must have a chance so it will surely be a question of which midfield plays best.I just hope we are 100% up for it as we were for the swamp game and I think we are in the final. Rodwell probably on the bench

Cheers mate and would be less confident without Barry there. Saying that, I don't think Barry's been in any of the two wins we've had over them this season whereas Garcia played the last time out.

Going to be an interesting selection and I'd hope Aguero is fit enough to make an immediate impact.

[littlebig]

If rodwell plays it will probably be his last chance

lol, agreed, he's had nearly a full season here and can't even seem to make the bench for some reason, no more chances.......

Disagree, he's shown enough potential this season when played. Granted he's worryingly injury prone but with our squad we can afford to be patient and give him a little bit of space to come good. I think we'll know at the end of next season

[Clowncrete]

Yaya will score and get crowned the king of Wembley once again!

[Clowncrete]

If rodwell plays it will probably be his last chance

lol, agreed, he's had nearly a full season here and can't even seem to make the bench for some reason, no more chances.......

Disagree, he's shown enough potential this season when played. Granted he's worryingly injury prone but with our squad we can afford to be patient and give him a little bit of space to come good. I think we'll know at the end of next season

Someone didn't get it..

[Burt]

Semi match programmes are they on sale in Manchester anywhere today,they are on ebay and the last time, where on sale in the local corner shop.

Do one you fuckin bitter rag cunt or I'll kick yer fuckin nadgers in!

[chips]

If we don't win today it will be our last chance this year to win the FA Cup.

When you put it that way, i'm bricking it. I thought we might have another chance!

[Moonchesteri]

Disagree, he's shown enough potential this season when played. Granted he's worryingly injury prone but with our squad we can afford to be patient and give him a little bit of space to come good. I think we'll know at the end of next season

Oh dear :)

[Moonchesteri]

Yaya will score and get crowned the king of Wembley once again!

I sure hope you're right mate!!

[littlebig]

If rodwell plays it will probably be his last chance

lol, agreed, he's had nearly a full season here and can't even seem to make the bench for some reason, no more chances.......

Disagree, he's shown enough potential this season when played. Granted he's worryingly injury prone but with our squad we can afford to be patient and give him a little bit of space to come good. I think we'll know at the end of next season

Someone didn't get it..

lol, missed that alright, need to wake up a bit more before I post

[bluechester]

Yaya will score and get crowned the king of Wembley once again!

I sure hope you're right mate!!

ha ha i have just put a bet on city 2 1 yaya to score first 44 to 1 so hope you are right

[Londonblue1]

Think we've got enough to beat chelsea without to much panic.3-1 for me tevez aguero and nasty lampard pen for them.come on city

[Blue_Manc]

Less than 2 hours left, on my way to Wembley! I reckon we win 2-0, goals from Kun and Yaya

[gillie]

Wonder how long it will take Clive the rag to mention the rags in commentary of our game.

[Dwaring]

Official:

Panti
Zabba nasti kompany clichy
Yaya Barry
Milly aguero Nasir
Tevez

[Moonchesteri]

Happy for Pantylemon, hope he proves he deserves to be between the sticks!

[SomeMichaelGuy]

Silva not even on the bench, good news for pants though.

[SomeMichaelGuy]

CITY SUBS: Hart, K Toure, Lescott, Kolarov, Garcia, Sinclair, Dzeko

[mr_nool]

Too bad about Silva, but I'm happy with the selection apart from that. I reckon Tevez will play deeper and that Agueto will be the top man, though. But I also think that they will change positions quite frequently.