It wouldn't surprise me if Bruce demotes one of those midfield for Koren. He is our Captain after all. Or is he?
He is our captain, but don't expect that to mean he is guaranteed a spot in the side. I'm expecting Davies to be captain tbf. Though I would seriously consider giving it to Thudd...
It was 108 years ago in the Chelsea FC Chronicle Frederick Parker heralded London's new football team with the words: 'They're off!' The first league visitors to Stamford Bridge were the same Hull we welcome on Sunday. Here's hoping for a similar result - 5-1 to the hosts. It was many years before Chelsea's players had a lion badge on their chests but Hull's owners have recently elevated 'Tigers' from nickname to international brand. So perhaps the old riddle about who wins the fights when Tigers encounter lions has a new answer - the usual one is that as the beasts live in different continents they never meet Hull's promotion as runners-up brings them into Chelsea's territory for the first time since the first match of 2009/10 at the Bridge. It is fair to say that among home supporters this is now one of the most eagerly awaited games. We had the Special One a few years before that 2-1 victory; this will be special too. Sunday's opposition boss will be familiar though. In a small moment of symmetry, present Hull boss Steve Bruce was the first to host Mourinho's Chelsea in 2004. Back then, having watched his Birmingham City side lose out to a late-ish goal from substitute Joe Cole, he was mightily impressed. Previously, as manager of Huddersfield, Brum, Wigan and Sunderland Bruce has only tasted victory twice in 20 matches against the Blues. On top of that, the Tigers have not won a point away from home on the opening day since 2001. They nearly fluffed their promotion lines last season, failing to win any of their last four matches. But Bruce is a canny operator and has wheeled and dealt sensibly these last few months, culminating in the record fee signature of wardrobe-like central midfielder Tom Huddlestone from Spurs. please log in to view this image from chelsea fc
I didn't thin Gerrard was appalling. Granted it wasn't the best game of his career but he still dictated the midfield and sprayed some lovely passes about. That one to Rooney that was ruled out was sublime, not just the pass but the fact that he even saw it in the first place.
Because he's one of the best central midfielders around maybe? Definitely the best English midfielder for the time being, Wilshere might take that accolade for himself at some point though, if he can battle his addiction to the injury table. As good as Huddlestone is, he's not a patch on Gerrard. Don't delude yourself bradys bunch.
The difference is Huddlestone is a fine passer, while Gerrard can/could do it all - pass, shoot, run, head, tackle. When we don't have the ball, Huddlestone will not be much of a factor - which is not something you'd ever have said about Gerrard in his peak years (at least in a Liverpool shirt).
Also, Gerrard is the epitome of a captain and leader, whereas I don't think Thudd is. Or any other player in the England squad, for that matter.
yeah peak years.... don't start that **** againt macca i honestly believe huddlestone is the better player now ofcouse gerrard was world class back then.. but now? nah scott brown ****ing owned gerrard that game and i hate scott brown
he is now! gerrard is a big name... but he's past it now! i admit he was ****ing fabulous back in the day.. against scotland he was terrible.. trust me huddlestone is the better player now
He wasn't terrible against Jockland at all... I love that fact your basing the fact he's now past it on one game...
