Wolves v Chelsea - 15th December- Build up and Matchday thread

[MARKakaJIM]

I'd be going 4231 for this but not looking for it to be as open as previously.

Rather have the two centre halves so there is always a man spare whilst the other is picking up Giroud, then get the fullbacks to play a very restrained game, probably quite narrow, to pick up Chelsea's wider attackers. Then you've got your two deeper central midfielders to pick up their midfield runners, wide players to cover their marauding fullbacks and Podence or whoever ends up in that number 10 position is well placed to sit in on their midfield pivot and prevent easy passes into him. Wouldn't look to press them a great deal as they show good passing combinations that could cut you to ribbons if it clicks, would just let Silva keep their centre halves in check, waiting for the opportunity to isolate Zouma on the ball as he never looks far away from a massive rick.

Think going three across the back who lead to either a dangerous situation of going man for man with their front three and Coady getting mullered by Giroud or wingbacks getting pulled very deep to help out giving their fullbacks way too much space to attack whilst Wolves have an excess of centre halves milling about around Giroud. Would also make it difficult to put any pressure on their man playing the deep central midfield position if you haven't got a more advanced midfielder to sit on him, unless Silva drops back into that role but then you're really negative and giving their centre halves all the time in the world.

Patricio

Hoever
Coady
Saiss
Marcal

Dendoncker
Neves

Traore
Podence
Neto

Silva

Think it needs to revert to the old stay solid and counter mentality despite the new formation, Chelsea will commit a lot of bodies forwards so there should be opportunity to get at them a bit on the break.

 

[pacamac]

Just a heads up as it might improve some's viewing options.

Amazon and Sky have seemingly ended their 'beef' meaning you can now get Now TV app on Amazon Fire devices and more importantly (for tonight's game) you can now get the Amazon Prime Video app via Sky devices such as the Q box or Now TV boxes/sticks etc.

 

[prawnking]

I'd be going 4231 for this but not looking for it to be as open as previously.

Rather have the two centre halves so there is always a man spare whilst the other is picking up Giroud, then get the fullbacks to play a very restrained game, probably quite narrow, to pick up Chelsea's wider attackers. Then you've got your two deeper central midfielders to pick up their midfield runners, wide players to cover their marauding fullbacks and Podence or whoever ends up in that number 10 position is well placed to sit in on their midfield pivot and prevent easy passes into him. Wouldn't look to press them a great deal as they show good passing combinations that could cut you to ribbons if it clicks, would just let Silva keep their centre halves in check, waiting for the opportunity to isolate Zouma on the ball as he never looks far away from a massive rick.

Think going three across the back who lead to either a dangerous situation of going man for man with their front three and Coady getting mullered by Giroud or wingbacks getting pulled very deep to help out giving their fullbacks way too much space to attack whilst Wolves have an excess of centre halves milling about around Giroud. Would also make it difficult to put any pressure on their man playing the deep central midfield position if you haven't got a more advanced midfielder to sit on him, unless Silva drops back into that role but then you're really negative and giving their centre halves all the time in the world.

Patricio

Hoever
Coady
Saiss
Marcal

Dendoncker
Neves

Traore
Podence
Neto

Silva

Think it needs to revert to the old stay solid and counter mentality despite the new formation, Chelsea will commit a lot of bodies forwards so there should be opportunity to get at them a bit on the break.

Bold to drop Semedo for Hoever but I quite like this. Chelsea are going to be a huge attacking threat anyway, let's have a look at Ki-Jana and see what he can do. Gives us a decent attacking punch and pace when we need to counter too.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Bold to drop Semedo for Hoever but I quite like this. Chelsea are going to be a huge attacking threat anyway, let's have a look at Ki-Jana and see what he can do. Gives us a decent attacking punch and pace when we need to counter too.

It's a bit of a gamble, can't say as I've seen a great deal of Hoever but I'd hope his reputation as a right back/centre half means he's perhaps a little more defensively minded and would perhaps be better suited to that more disciplined role at right back similar to what Marcal has provided on the other side. Semedo looks a tidy footballer but he seems to have at least one massive lapse each game and that's not really what you want if your entire game plan is built around keeping it tight and looking to nick something the other way, wonder if it's a tiredness issue as seems more prone to it late in games so perhaps a rest might revitalise him a little?

 

[sycophantia]

It's a bit of a gamble, can't say as I've seen a great deal of Hoever but I'd hope his reputation as a right back/centre half means he's perhaps a little more defensively minded and would perhaps be better suited to that more disciplined role at right back similar to what Marcal has provided on the other side. Semedo looks a tidy footballer but he seems to have at least one massive lapse each game and that's not really what you want if your entire game plan is built around keeping it tight and looking to nick something the other way, wonder if it's a tiredness issue as seems more prone to it late in games so perhaps a rest might revitalise him a little?

suggested this might be an option when we first went to 4 at the back, but seems Nuno wasn't paying attention. Suppose he's a bit inexperienced, plus I think Semedo has improved defensively in recent games. Tbh I'd be happy with either, if we're gunna have a bigger squad, may as well use it

 

[Tony Towner]

I'd be surprised if he starts Giroud over Abraham tbh given they were pretty lifeless on Saturday and the latters hat trick at Molineux last season.

 

[darlowolf64]

Just a heads up as it might improve some's viewing options.

Amazon and Sky have seemingly ended their 'beef' meaning you can now get Now TV app on Amazon Fire devices and more importantly (for tonight's game) you can now get the Amazon Prime Video app via Sky devices such as the Q box or Now TV boxes/sticks etc.

Fantastic. Thanks for the heads up, set up on my tv now

 

[Parkins left foot]

Just a heads up as it might improve some's viewing options.

Amazon and Sky have seemingly ended their 'beef' meaning you can now get Now TV app on Amazon Fire devices and more importantly (for tonight's game) you can now get the Amazon Prime Video app via Sky devices such as the Q box or Now TV boxes/sticks etc.

Thanks for this info - have a Now TV stick so will trawl around that

 

[Boozad]

Cant say I’m very optimistic about this one, first time I haven’t been feeling any confidence towards a game for quite a while. Hopefully we can turn it on tonight and find that killer touch, could really do with a win here.

 

[pacamac]

Thanks for this info - have a Now TV stick so will trawl around that

No problem, same here (stick) and have sorted it on there now, obviously you still need an Amazon Prime subscription (free or otherwise) which you do separately but then just log in via the Amazon app via the stick and you're good to go (same way you would using Netflix via the stick for example).

Previously had to watch Amazon games either on my phone or laptop so pretty happy with this news lot easier and more enjoyable just sitting back and watching it on the telly.

 

[Parkins left foot]

If Darlo or pacamac are still on line then single word instructions would help - have access via a Now stick (& via the PC) but despite searching cannot see how I link this in (clearly I'm getting too old for the modern age

 

[Parkins left foot]

No problem, same here (stick) and have sorted it on there now, obviously you still need an Amazon Prime subscription (free or otherwise) which you do separately but then just log in via the Amazon app via the stick and you're good to go (same way you would using Netflix via the stick for example).

Previously had to watch Amazon games either on my phone or laptop so pretty happy with this news lot easier and more enjoyable just sitting back and watching it on the telly.

This probably answers my question as don't have an Amazon Prime sub at the moment will have to decide whether it's worthwhile hooking up for this one match that I don't have a great feeling of a win in.

 

[Kenny]

Cant say I’m very optimistic about this one, first time I haven’t been feeling any confidence towards a game for quite a while. Hopefully we can turn it on tonight and find that killer touch, could really do with a win here.

3-0 Chelsea is my guess but who knows, a couple of years we came in to this fixture at the same time in the season, off the back of a miserable run that inc Huddersfield and Cardiff beating us and we won 2-1 and a few months later we qualified for Europe.

I think my glass is smashed but somehow is still half full

 

[pacamac]

If Darlo or pacamac are still on line then single word instructions would help - have access via a Now stick (& via the PC) but despite searching cannot see how I link this in (clearly I'm getting too old for the modern age

Bear with me, hope this helps

Have you already got an Amazon account with Prime subscription?

If answer is yes skip the following if not follow this:
Sign up for an Amazon account on their webiste (on your phone or PC)
Once you've signed up go Amazon Prime on their site and subscribe to Amazon Prime to get Prime Video (if you're completely new to Amazon they'll be offering you a 30 day free trial which will cover your for both the upcoming games, you'll still need to enter card details but just remember to cancel before it renews and you won't pay a penny.
If you've had a free trial before you might not be able to get one, heads up theres two types of Amazon prime the full one (includes quick delivery etc) £7.99 a month or there's one for Prime Video only (which is basically their tv content including games) which is £5.99 a month.

Skip to this part if already got a prime subscription.
On you tv on the NOW TV home page go to 'App Store' (its along the very bottom on the home screen)
Search Amazon (result should come up Prime Video so select that and download it to your stick.
Once done that go to 'My Apps' select the Amazon/Prime Video one and click on it.
The first time you use it it'll quote you a code and website which you'll need to go on (on a computer) to tie up this device to your Amazon account.
Once thats down should be fine and you'll just find it logged in under 'My Apps' on your stick going forward.

Hope that makes sense.

 

[pacamac]

This probably answers my question as don't have an Amazon Prime sub at the moment will have to decide whether it's worthwhile hooking up for this one match that I don't have a great feeling of a win in.

Sorry hadn't seen this when replied.

Sub (paid or otherwise) is for 30 days so will cover the Man Utd game too plus to be fair they've got a fair bit of football on the next few weeks.

If you've not had a Prime sub before they'll definitely be offering you a free 30 days trial if you log on to Amazon (just remember to cancel before it renews, but you can set a reminder on the account too)

 

[Parkins left foot]

Have signed up ( again) had a free trial previously, but didn't use it enough so cancelled before they started charging. Wouldnot give me another, but have got 7 days for 0.99p which is fine for this game.

Will have to look at what others of ours are on there to see whether it's worth continuing. Already have Sky & BT passes.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Thanks pacamac - locked & loaded now

 

[Tredman]

Its either back to 3 at the back or back to CM for Saiss.

 

[Tony Towner]

Looks like a 343
Boly and Neves in for Moutinho and Traore

 

[Wilf Wolf]

Happy with that starting XI and have got Traore to come off bench which is his best role.