The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

[Norf Tyrone]

> The Lampard goal was very, very close. The linesmen have no chance of getting them calls right. Watched in 10 times and a couple of times I thought it was over. It probably wasn't.
> Chelsea should've had a penalty too (And subsequent red card) but not given.

I'm a neutral fan & only needed one replay to see the whole ball wasn't over the line, Hoddle,lampard & Ancelotti were very honest about that "goal" after the game.

Thought it was penalty however a player also sent off would be very harsh! anyways that win was a huge lifeline for Chelsea as title race should have been over yesterday.

Never seen Lampard's interview but some managers should take a leaf from Ancellotti's book in terms of humility.
I'd say Mr Ferguson will be using every interview this week to mention the Luiz decision(s) at The Bridge and yesterday's decisions v Spurs. Just watch.

It's already started

"Obviously, it gives Chelsea a major chance now and that's what happens when you get these decisions. They got one at Old Trafford last season so that's the worry now. But in terms of ability - a game at Old Trafford, the supporters will be ready for it - and so will our players."- Sir Alex Ferguson

As I've said many times. United keep repeating the Drogba decision at OT last year over and over and over. So much so that it becomes engrained that that changed the PL destiny.

Completly ignoring Macheda's hand ball!

I believe it's from the Mourinho School of Thought.

Mourihno's is more thoughtful. More theatrical.

[Blowitupref]

Without Fergie & Mourihno football would be boring i find them fascinating TBH

[nrico2006]

> The Lampard goal was very, very close. The linesmen have no chance of getting them calls right. Watched in 10 times and a couple of times I thought it was over. It probably wasn't.
> Chelsea should've had a penalty too (And subsequent red card) but not given.

I'm a neutral fan & only needed one replay to see the whole ball wasn't over the line, Hoddle,lampard & Ancelotti were very honest about that "goal" after the game.

Thought it was penalty however a player also sent off would be very harsh! anyways that win was a huge lifeline for Chelsea as title race should have been over yesterday.

Never seen Lampard's interview but some managers should take a leaf from Ancellotti's book in terms of humility.
I'd say Mr Ferguson will be using every interview this week to mention the Luiz decision(s) at The Bridge and yesterday's decisions v Spurs. Just watch.

It's already started

"Obviously, it gives Chelsea a major chance now and that's what happens when you get these decisions. They got one at Old Trafford last season so that's the worry now. But in terms of ability - a game at Old Trafford, the supporters will be ready for it - and so will our players."- Sir Alex Ferguson

As I've said many times. United keep repeating the Drogba decision at OT last year over and over and over. So much so that it becomes engrained that that changed the PL destiny.

Completly ignoring Macheda's hand ball!

It hit his hands, it rebounded of Cech and came at him in a split second. 

On another note, I don't think there is a conspiracy but Fergie is doing what he does best in the run up to a big game and putting more attention on the officials and taking the focus of his team.  He is probably fed up with the common ABU view that United get so many fortuitous decisions when in fact they get no more than any other side in the League.  I think that with so many camera watching every inch of grass these days that it is easy to flag up the high level of incorrect critical calls by officials, but I think what annoys most football fans is that nothing is appearing to be done to try and solve the problem.  The number of penalties awarded that shouldn't be (or vice versa), goals that are given that were not over the line, goals scored that were offside or goals disallowed that were legitimate is shocking and something needs to be attempted to try and tackle the problem and make the sport fair.  Or is it a case that people actually enjoy this element of the game?

[Orangemac]

Mourinho is more entertaining off the field than on the field. Shocking performance v Barca last week. I know it is about results but it was amazing to see Ronaldo fuming at Mourinho because of the negative tactics in the 1st half last week.

Ferguson may be a bully but his teams have always played good football.

On the subject of the title race if Chelsea can win next week you would fancy them to close it out even on GD. They will have a 2 goal head start and you can't see Newcastle providing much resistance.

[Norf Tyrone]

> The Lampard goal was very, very close. The linesmen have no chance of getting them calls right. Watched in 10 times and a couple of times I thought it was over. It probably wasn't.
> Chelsea should've had a penalty too (And subsequent red card) but not given.

I'm a neutral fan & only needed one replay to see the whole ball wasn't over the line, Hoddle,lampard & Ancelotti were very honest about that "goal" after the game.

Thought it was penalty however a player also sent off would be very harsh! anyways that win was a huge lifeline for Chelsea as title race should have been over yesterday.

Never seen Lampard's interview but some managers should take a leaf from Ancellotti's book in terms of humility.
I'd say Mr Ferguson will be using every interview this week to mention the Luiz decision(s) at The Bridge and yesterday's decisions v Spurs. Just watch.

It's already started

"Obviously, it gives Chelsea a major chance now and that's what happens when you get these decisions. They got one at Old Trafford last season so that's the worry now. But in terms of ability - a game at Old Trafford, the supporters will be ready for it - and so will our players."- Sir Alex Ferguson

As I've said many times. United keep repeating the Drogba decision at OT last year over and over and over. So much so that it becomes engrained that that changed the PL destiny.

Completly ignoring Macheda's hand ball!

It hit his hands, it rebounded of Cech and came at him in a split second. 

On another note, I don't think there is a conspiracy but Fergie is doing what he does best in the run up to a big game and putting more attention on the officials and taking the focus of his team.  He is probably fed up with the common ABU view that United get so many fortuitous decisions when in fact they get no more than any other side in the League.  I think that with so many camera watching every inch of grass these days that it is easy to flag up the high level of incorrect critical calls by officials, but I think what annoys most football fans is that nothing is appearing to be done to try and solve the problem.  The number of penalties awarded that shouldn't be (or vice versa), goals that are given that were not over the line, goals scored that were offside or goals disallowed that were legitimate is shocking and something needs to be attempted to try and tackle the problem and make the sport fair.  Or is it a case that people actually enjoy this element of the game?

I used to think 'decisions' were part and parcel of the game, but more recently, I think some form of '3rd referee' system needs adopted. This week should be about Messi, Ronaldo etc and then Drogba, Rooney, Terry and Vidic.. but it won't. It'll be a week of chatting s***e and whinging.

[new devil]

> The Lampard goal was very, very close. The linesmen have no chance of getting them calls right. Watched in 10 times and a couple of times I thought it was over. It probably wasn't.
> Chelsea should've had a penalty too (And subsequent red card) but not given.

I'm a neutral fan & only needed one replay to see the whole ball wasn't over the line, Hoddle,lampard & Ancelotti were very honest about that "goal" after the game.

Thought it was penalty however a player also sent off would be very harsh! anyways that win was a huge lifeline for Chelsea as title race should have been over yesterday.

Never seen Lampard's interview but some managers should take a leaf from Ancellotti's book in terms of humility.
I'd say Mr Ferguson will be using every interview this week to mention the Luiz decision(s) at The Bridge and yesterday's decisions v Spurs. Just watch.

It's already started

"Obviously, it gives Chelsea a major chance now and that's what happens when you get these decisions. They got one at Old Trafford last season so that's the worry now. But in terms of ability - a game at Old Trafford, the supporters will be ready for it - and so will our players."- Sir Alex Ferguson

As I've said many times. United keep repeating the Drogba decision at OT last year over and over and over. So much so that it becomes engrained that that changed the PL destiny.

Completly ignoring Macheda's hand ball!

It hit his hands, it rebounded of Cech and came at him in a split second. 

On another note, I don't think there is a conspiracy but Fergie is doing what he does best in the run up to a big game and putting more attention on the officials and taking the focus of his team.  He is probably fed up with the common ABU view that United get so many fortuitous decisions when in fact they get no more than any other side in the League.  I think that with so many camera watching every inch of grass these days that it is easy to flag up the high level of incorrect critical calls by officials, but I think what annoys most football fans is that nothing is appearing to be done to try and solve the problem.  The number of penalties awarded that shouldn't be (or vice versa), goals that are given that were not over the line, goals scored that were offside or goals disallowed that were legitimate is shocking and something needs to be attempted to try and tackle the problem and make the sport fair.  Or is it a case that people actually enjoy this element of the game?

I used to think 'decisions' were part and parcel of the game, but more recently, I think some form of '3rd referee' system needs adopted. This week should be about Messi, Ronaldo etc and then Drogba, Rooney, Terry and Vidic.. but it won't. It'll be a week of chatting s***e and whinging.

Enough about you...What will Fergie be doing?   

[mrsandman]

All the best on Sunday lads 

Just a wee video to lighten the mood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm8B1HHTAM

WEMBLEYYYYYYYYY!!!!

[Norf Tyrone]

All the best on Sunday lads 

Just a wee video to lighten the mood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm8B1HHTAM

WEMBLEYYYYYYYYY!!!!

Imagine posting a link about the man who Manc's claim 'blew it' on the week that his side face that team that may go down as the team that blew a 15 point lead!!

Whta is it you kids say... obsessed much.

[mrsandman]

All the best on Sunday lads 

Just a wee video to lighten the mood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm8B1HHTAM

WEMBLEYYYYYYYYY!!!!

Imagine posting a link about the man who Manc's claim 'blew it' on the week that his side face that team that may go down as the team that blew a 15 point lead!!

Whta is it you kids say... obsessed much.

I know, imagine me doing that, so silly 

We havnt blew a 15 point lead, theres 3 points in it yet

[Minder]

All the best on Sunday lads 

Just a wee video to lighten the mood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm8B1HHTAM

WEMBLEYYYYYYYYY!!!!

Imagine posting a link about the man who Manc's claim 'blew it' on the week that his side face that team that may go down as the team that blew a 15 point lead!!

Whta is it you kids say... obsessed much.

I know, imagine me doing that, so silly 

We havnt blew a 15 point lead, theres 3 points in it yet

What position do you play? You should be getting ready for the game.

[Norf Tyrone]

All the best on Sunday lads 

Just a wee video to lighten the mood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm8B1HHTAM

WEMBLEYYYYYYYYY!!!!

Imagine posting a link about the man who Manc's claim 'blew it' on the week that his side face that team that may go down as the team that blew a 15 point lead!!

Whta is it you kids say... obsessed much.

I know, imagine me doing that, so silly 

We havnt blew a 15 point lead, theres 3 points in it yet

Hence 'may'.

[Norf Tyrone]

Sometimes we forget that footballers have lives too. I thought that last week Soloman Kalou didn't celebrate as he was huffing about being benched... transpires that his family home has been destroyed and everything stolen from it by Republican forces in Ivory Coast. Note there is no punchline.


And on a lighter note.. The second video in a line of David Luiz' pisstakes. The first was hilarious IMHO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz9CD6xjIz0&feature=player_embedded

[new devil]

Guess your easy amused...He seems like a complete knob

[Norf Tyrone]

Guess your easy amused...He seems like a complete knob

He's just had his home destroyed. Have some decency.

[Norf Tyrone]

Big game today, and where by normally I'd be nervous as hell about these games, today I am really looking forward to it. The obituries were previously written and the club's demise dissected so today feels like we can't lose. If the players feel the same sense then it'll be a shot in the arm for them.

On the team front I'd say CA's XI is obvious. Isn't it?

Cech, Cole, Terry and Ivanovic are certs. Luiz will probably get the other CB role, but his rashness and his newness to the PL would worry me. If Alex had a game or two under his belt I would've went with him instead.

The middle three will probably be Mikel, Essien and Lampard. However again I'd maybe like to see Ramieres over Essien. A week or two back I'd have definately went this way but Essien has shown a hint or two of form since then. Mikel's selection is critical. In the three game between the sides this season to date Rooney has dropped between the lines and caused problems. Indeed he has scored twice from this position. Mikel's absence in the games I think was a factor. His appearance today should at least help that.

Up front he'll likely go Malouda, Drogs and Kalou, and it'll be hard to argue. Malouda is still not firing on all cylinders, but provides a bit of balance to the team. Drogba has at last shook of malaria, and is looking like the man again. Kalou's pace and trickery and frustrating inpredictability deserves a spot as his form recently has been pretty good. Normally I'd like to see him as an impact sub but he merits a place based on that form.

That leaves Torres and Anelka in reserve.

Finally Ancellotti. The man has again impressed me this year. He has made some mistakes along the way, and I feel if he had an experienced number two like Steve Clarke we would be 6,7 points better off. However his attitude, class and behaviour and his refusal to be riled by other managers, journalists and events has been fantastic. No old fashioned BS from The Lotti!

Should be fun!