The Official Thread of Chelsea FC

[AQMP]

It's a measure of the society that Britain is, and the apparent "value" of the England CaptainTM brand that this was the lead story on the BBC News at Ten last night. 

Bit of a difficult one for the FA. 

I expect they will move over the captain's "job" soon enough as they caved in to tabloid pressure when Terry was wrongly accused of having an affair with Wayne Brdge's ex girlfriend.  However to ban Terry before the court case would be a risky move.  What if they ban him and he is then cleared by the court?  The FA would look a bit silly.  Mind you it is expected that the iniital hearing will be adjourned for up to 10 weeks, which would take us into the middle of April.  If he is found guilty then the FA would charge him with something and you're looking at a ban sometime in May with the Euros around the corner....

[Norf Tyrone]

Good game. A bit disapointed not to win it considering the half chances we made. Unfortunately the kept falling to the wrong players.

Can't believe the SKY boys haven't mentioned some big decisions. Adebayor booked early, and commiited two potential yellow card offences in the second half. Even the goal which was onside was handball, and if the linesman hadn't of flagged it would've been a yellow too.

Also when Bale was booked the ref should've let the game go as Chelsea had broke 2 on 2 with Sturridge scampering away.

Thems the breaks.

Some clearance by JT at the end there!!

[AQMP]

Terry should get himself into trouble more often.  He plays better...

[Minder]

Deary me, did Terry write this article himself ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078170/The-picture-shows-caring-John-Terry-poses-Hamleys-black-baby.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[Norf Tyrone]

Deary me, did Terry write this article himself ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078170/The-picture-shows-caring-John-Terry-poses-Hamleys-black-baby.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

The most embarassing part of that article is that part re Suarez. Cringe worthy.

Anyhow. Merry Christmas Minder. Hope Liverpool get stuffed over Christmas! 

[Minder]

Deary me, did Terry write this article himself ?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2078170/The-picture-shows-caring-John-Terry-poses-Hamleys-black-baby.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

The most embarassing part of that article is that part re Suarez. Cringe worthy.

Anyhow. Merry Christmas Minder. Hope Liverpool get stuffed over Christmas! 

And the same to you Norf, Big JT will be hoping for a white Christmas

[ONeill]

Liked the comment - Terry is holding lego, you can see the squares. It's clearly not a real baby...

[Minder]

Torres has scored more Premier League goals (4) for Liverpool in 2011 than for Chelsea (3).

Just putting it put there.

[The Worker]

Torres has scored more Premier League goals (4) for Liverpool in 2011 than for Chelsea (3).

Just putting it put there.

many games did he play for each?

[new devil]

Really? He scored 4 goals last January?

[Minder]

Torres has scored more Premier League goals (4) for Liverpool in 2011 than for Chelsea (3).

Just putting it put there.

many games did he play for each?

He played 6 league games last January for Liverpool.

[new devil]

So he scored the same in those 6 games that Andy Carroll has scored in nearly a year for Liverpool?

[Norf Tyrone]

Shite today. No tempo until Malouda (!!) came on. Only Terry, and Malouda showed any urgency with Torres and Oriel trying their best. The rest. Well.

There appears to be a major difference in this team when Ramires doesn't play. He's suddenly the main man.

Saying that their keeper played very well, and Torres shouldv'e had a penalty, but sometimes you get what you deserve.

It's 2 from 4 for those CL spots.

[Norf Tyrone]

Great story. Welcome back Big Sam!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2079142/Sam-Hutchinson-makes-incredible-return-Chelsea.html

[Norf Tyrone]

Get the positives out of the road first.

Good to see Sam Hutchinson back. Remarkable comeback.

Secondly. Good to see Deirdre pay respect to Peter Osgood with his goal. Thinks like that are important.

What would be more respectful, would be if Drogba put a f**king shift in after that. Shockingly ordinary display.

I am starting to fear for AVB now. I thought he was the right appointment at the time, and believed that despite the bad results he needed time to get his players in, and get the style of play he wants. However we look lost at present.

In my opnion, not one player can escape criticism today. Not one. I actually thought Torres looked promising when he came on, and at least gave a whiff of a threat.

My AVB worry is where's the plan B? I would love to see him go with Torres and Sturridge up top with Mata behind and a middle three of Oriel, Ramiries and Luiz. A back four of Bertrand/ Cole, JT, Ivanovic and Bosingwa.

The two full backs to bomb at every opportunity with Luiz and Oriel offering cover. When we have the ball Luiz can carry forward. However what we get is the same old 4-3-3 with square pegs in round holes.
He also needs to let one or two of the younger fellas off the leash. Bertrand should be in the team for home games against mid table sides like Fulham, or Villa. I don't think the young lad will be world class but he's promising, and Cole needs rested.

He also needs to stop talking dross to the press conferance. The more he talks the more he leaves himself and the players open to criticism.

Truth be told, I am not sure what direction the team goes from here. We are probably shy a midfielder (Essien's comeback in two weeks might help), a right winger, and a right back.

Happy New f**king Year!