Rant Box: Chelsea v. Watford

By: Jack | February 13th, 2009

So the Hiddink era begins. Well, not really.

Ray Wilkins — or Mouthpiece as I like to refer to him as — will likely be stirring the pot today as Chelsea visit Hertfordshire to take on Championship club Watford in the FA Cup’s fifth round. Our new main man, Guus Hiddink, will likely be observing from a plush sky box or the like.

On with the match preview. There are plenty of ties between these two clubs at the moment, making this tie even more enticing.

Of course, there’s Watford manager Brendan Rodgers who just a few months ago was in charge of the Blues’ reserves. Then there’s Frank Lampard Sr., a consultant for the Wasps. I’m sure the Franks are having a ball with this. On-loan Jack Cork is ineligible to play against his parent club so all’s not gravy.

EBJT will miss out because of a ban, while Ricky Carvalho is still on the mend. Petr Cech likely will return after his short stint on the sideline because of back problems.

As for the match, it should be interesting. I doubt will cruise — as we haven’t all season in any competition. I expect a win, but nothing outlandish. Let’s right the vessel, then worry about dominance. As always, hit me up with your thoughts before, during and after. Be well.

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• Michael B. |  February 14th, 2009 at 3:52 am

  
  
  

  Ello – Just started watching football since the last olympics afer realizing there were no commercials for a full 45 minutes… played it when I was younger but rec only (mid fielder/goalie)- the first team I was introduced to in the EPL was Chelsea and been watching their matches ever since I was able to order setanta sports

  On topic – It’ll be interesting to see how much of an advantage Watford will have over Chelsea with the points mentioned above. I am slightly worried over Cech’s eligibility for the match as I haven’t seen his substitutes play much, nor do i know their names. I just hope it doesn’t turn into a dull game like the Hull City match

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• ASR |  February 14th, 2009 at 11:03 am

  
  
  

  SO FREAKIN OFFSIDE!!!

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• ASR |  February 14th, 2009 at 11:31 am

  
  
  

  Anelka w/ the hat-trick, well done. Drogba played really well, though he didn’t score he also provided some brilliant passing. Stoch and Mancienne looked positive as well…

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• electrify |  February 14th, 2009 at 11:54 am

  
  
  

  Anelka.. hattrick.. it’s been a long time. And Mancienne needs to be baptized in the BPL line-up soon!

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• Jack |  February 14th, 2009 at 12:21 pm

  
  
  

  Michael B., welcome to the family. I trust you’re not Michael Ballack.

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• ph0bolus |  February 14th, 2009 at 2:19 pm

  
  
  

  Hell yes! albeit it was against a very tired Watford side…I needed a pick-me-up after a terrible week. Enjoyed the match and loved the drama…

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• Michael B. |  February 14th, 2009 at 8:18 pm

  
  
  

  no no, the only famous relationship i have is that I am the cousin of the former guitarist for the Dillinger Escape Plan.. that and Sugar Ray Leonard’s son was in my class in high school back in Atlanta.

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