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Match Thread: Wolves vs Chelsea
Nuno - looking glum
By Wolves
December 5 2018
Wolves face another of the pretenders to Man City's title hopes tonight at Molineux, hoping for an upturn in their fortunes.
Nuno Espirito Santo faces a tough challenge this evening, hoping for at least a point against high-flying Chelsea, to stop the recent run of poor results and the disappointing losses to Huddersfield and Cardiff. Wolves have lost their last three games at home, and will be desperate for something for the home fans to cheer this evening, especially as star player Ruben Neves will be missing due to suspension having picked up his fifth yellow card of the season at Cardiff. This will mean at least one further change to the team line-up, with many fans wondering whether Leander Dendoncker will finally get a look in, although it seems more likely that Romain Saiss will join Joao Moutinho in midfiled with Ryan Bennett returning to the defence.
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Interesting line-up to face Chelsea, involving two changes:
Patrício, Coady, Boly, Bennett, Doherty, Moutinho, Saïss, Vinagre, Gibbs-White, Jiménez, Jota
Subs:Ruddy, Hause, Dendoncker, Costa, Cavaleiro, Bonatini, Traore
So... Morgan Gibbs-White gets his first start, possibly playing in the No.10 role to drop back into midfield as necessary. Saiss steps in to cover Neves' absence and Bennett returns to the defence.
As demanded by many fans Dendoncker reappears - even if only to the bench. Kortney Hause also makes a bench appearance.
Chelsea have made several changes to their team with notably the largely out of favour Christensen in defence. However Willian and Hazard are both in attack, which will surely make our defence shiver!!!
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Patrício, Coady, Boly, Bennett, Doherty, Moutinho, Saïss, Vinagre, Gibbs-White, Jiménez, Jota
Subs:Ruddy, Hause, Dendoncker, Costa, Cavaleiro, Bonatini, Traore
So... Morgan Gibbs-White gets his first start, possibly playing in the No.10 role to drop back into midfield as necessary. Saiss steps in to cover Neves' absence and Bennett returns to the defence.
As demanded by many fans Dendoncker reappears - even if only to the bench. Kortney Hause also makes a bench appearance.
Chelsea have made several changes to their team with notably the largely out of favour Christensen in defence. However Willian and Hazard are both in attack, which will surely make our defence shiver!!!
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Hazard gets one on target but simple save.
Good run from MGW gets the crowd going.
Good run from MGW gets the crowd going.
Promising play from Wolves initiated by MGW eventually put over the bar
Hi Ian, I'm watching it online so will be a little behind you & will try not to duplicate!!
No worries Chesh, I'll be multitasking shortly anyway. Hope life is good your way ? Fair play to you for carrying on with the threads,hard work at times.
Loftus Cheek's shot is deflected in off Coady as he tries to block it with his head. Shame as Wolves had been shaping quite well. Jota had a good run after being set up by a MGW but never got in a position to get a shot off.
Wolves 0 Chelsea 1
Wolves 0 Chelsea 1
Quote:Ian.PershoreWolf
No worries Chesh, I'll be multitasking shortly anyway. Hope life is good your way ? Fair play to you for carrying on with the threads,hard work at times.
Thanks Ian - the alternative is to just let the board die, and I prefer to think that sole one out there is benefiting from my efforts.
Joao brings down Hazard in dangerous position - Willian brings out a good fingertip save from Rui.
Sadly it looks like Rui would have saved Loftus Cheek's shot if Coady had left it!!
Sadly it looks like Rui would have saved Loftus Cheek's shot if Coady had left it!!
Good work and cross from Jota but Jimenez couldn't do much more than head over the bar
Jota gets a good cross in and Jimenez heads a head to it but too high
Fabregas runs into Coady nasty. Lash of heads interrupts play. Wolves closing Chelsea down well
Half chance for Wolves but it's men against boys overall so far. MGW impressing.
Fabregas just gets to the ball before MGW after a superb cross by Vinagre. Saiss booked for 2nd time in two matches after a tripping Willian.
Great defensive play by Bennet as Hazard puts Willian through on goal. Fans love it!!
Great defensive play by Bennet as Hazard puts Willian through on goal. Fans love it!!
Referee has a 'moment' stopping play after a superb tackle by Bennett on Morata.reatarts with a d ball. I didn't realise Bennetthad such a good throw on him for throw ins
Half time - we're still in it. Trouble is, we need that elusive goal, or a break.
Sounds like we are doing 'ok' versus quality opposition
Sounds like we are doing 'ok' versus quality opposition
Half time reached with Wolves conceding one goal. Wolves have played well considering their skilful opponents. Morgan Gibbs-White is playing like the young pretender in Neves absence, and IthinkJota has had a good half too.
Coady was unlucky with the goal, it was on target and clearly one of those shots he felt he had to try and block and it went in off his head. He wasn't to know Rui had it covered. Vinagre has worked well down the left wing like more of a winger than a defender. Chances for Wolves have been very limited but they have put some good moves together to threaten well.
The referee has been a bit fussy and would do well to let play continue if he can
Coady was unlucky with the goal, it was on target and clearly one of those shots he felt he had to try and block and it went in off his head. He wasn't to know Rui had it covered. Vinagre has worked well down the left wing like more of a winger than a defender. Chances for Wolves have been very limited but they have put some good moves together to threaten well.
The referee has been a bit fussy and would do well to let play continue if he can
Lucky not to have gone 2 down. Well done Boly
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2018:12:05:20:43:24 by Ian.PershoreWolf.
Great defensive play by a Boly after a devastating break & cross by Hazard
Chelsea are so fluent!! Saiss lucky not get another card & a red for pulling back Willian. Ref spoke with Coady about it
Couple of chances for Chelsea, Wolves not got going so far this half
Saiss treading a fine line - he needs to be subbed before gets dismissed as he's struggling against Willian
Joao set up Doc, superb pass across the area for Jota to slot in. Jota was 22 y'day - Happy Birthday!!
Pedro on for Willian
Pedro on for Willian
Quote:A decision made by the linesman & absolute nonsense it was a great tackleIan.PershoreWolf
Vinagre booked
Fab ball from Coady to Doc who just can't get away from Alonso - corner
Good run by Costa but his final ball is awful. Doc backs off Hazard until he shoots just over. Ten minutes to go
Quote:Yes indeed - he replaces Jimenez who has had a good night & took his goal very wellIan.PershoreWolf
Welcome Dendonker
Vinagre - who has played very well - gives away an unnecessary corner which Gironde heads over
Five minutes to go plus added time. Wolves defending well. Gironde gets a telling card for 'petulance'!!
Alonso brings down Doc & this time gets a card. 5 added minutes to play
Wolves passing has been incredibly slick at times in this half.with 72% accuracy overall
Another yellow card, this time for Christensen for a foul on Costa given by 4th official.
30 seconds to go
30 seconds to go
Didn't see that coming. Fantastic, hopefully back it up on Saturday. Sounds as though MGW played well and hopefully that goal will get Jota going.
All over folks Wolves 2 Chelsea 1
What a great match - really enjoyable to watch. We contained Chelsea's threat for much of the second half and played out well from the back, and believe me we scored two really good goals. I'm made up for Jimenez and Jota, and for MGW in particular who played really well, but then again they all did, and Nuno's substitutions made sense tonight!!
Great result and really well deserved.
Thanks for your company tonight & for your input Ian
I'm visiting Bath Christmas markets this weekend and will not be able to do a commentary for our game at New Astor. I will do my best to set the page up in the morning and hope others will contribute during the game.
What a great match - really enjoyable to watch. We contained Chelsea's threat for much of the second half and played out well from the back, and believe me we scored two really good goals. I'm made up for Jimenez and Jota, and for MGW in particular who played really well, but then again they all did, and Nuno's substitutions made sense tonight!!
Great result and really well deserved.
Thanks for your company tonight & for your input Ian
I'm visiting Bath Christmas markets this weekend and will not be able to do a commentary for our game at New Astor. I will do my best to set the page up in the morning and hope others will contribute during the game.
Lose to Cardiff/huddersfield but beat Chelsea..you have to laugh, I'll never understand this sport - the boys did us proud tonight
After Friday that was a real treat. Man of the Match? Clearly it was Dendoncker with his cameo appearance. First time we have seen him. Seriously though Ruben might start next time on the bench
Thanks,it felt like coming home doing the thread tonight. Sadly I can't make a habit of it. Fantastic result.
Quote:Billericay Wolf
Thanks Ian. Oh happy day!
Hi Bill..., hope yer good
I dont think anyone can overstate the importance of this win!
Well done Cheshire and Ian for all your work, not just tonight but over the last few years.
Im looking forward to Match of the Day.
Well done Cheshire and Ian for all your work, not just tonight but over the last few years.
Im looking forward to Match of the Day.
Well,it´s a strange old game.
Kudos to Nuno for making the needed changes for this match.
It worked well..after a while.
Our central midfield is of course a key area,as central midfield tends to be.
MGW,Moutinho and Saiss provided the required effort and class for us to stay in the match during the first 55 minutes,and for us to be able to turn it around.
Especially pleased to see our forwards getting goals.
The match was also a good remainder to some just how far we have left to go in order for us to really challenge for a top four place in this division.Chelsea could easily have been both two and three goals up after 55 minutes.
It was a good win for us,but I will try not to go overboard with feelings.Ten points down to 18 place feels really nice.Let´s continue to show this attitude and willingness to run ourselves to the ground for the rest of season...and we will be more than allright.
Next up Newcastle.I would continue with five guys in midfield.I am very interested to see how Neves and MGW will work together.Potentially,it sounds like a winning midfield combo paired with Moutinho or even Saiss.
Our MOTM for me was MGW.The kid is going places,hopefully with us.
Also thinks Willy Boly was great..again.
COYW!
Kudos to Nuno for making the needed changes for this match.
It worked well..after a while.
Our central midfield is of course a key area,as central midfield tends to be.
MGW,Moutinho and Saiss provided the required effort and class for us to stay in the match during the first 55 minutes,and for us to be able to turn it around.
Especially pleased to see our forwards getting goals.
The match was also a good remainder to some just how far we have left to go in order for us to really challenge for a top four place in this division.Chelsea could easily have been both two and three goals up after 55 minutes.
It was a good win for us,but I will try not to go overboard with feelings.Ten points down to 18 place feels really nice.Let´s continue to show this attitude and willingness to run ourselves to the ground for the rest of season...and we will be more than allright.
Next up Newcastle.I would continue with five guys in midfield.I am very interested to see how Neves and MGW will work together.Potentially,it sounds like a winning midfield combo paired with Moutinho or even Saiss.
Our MOTM for me was MGW.The kid is going places,hopefully with us.
Also thinks Willy Boly was great..again.
COYW!
What a fabulous result, every player worked their socks off.
Hopefully the fact that two of our strikers hit the back of the net will give them added confidence to continue in that vein.
Such a performance against poor showings against Cardiff and Huddersfield shows how difficult the prediction league will be this season.
Hopefully the fact that two of our strikers hit the back of the net will give them added confidence to continue in that vein.
Such a performance against poor showings against Cardiff and Huddersfield shows how difficult the prediction league will be this season.
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