Five things Chelsea need to do to beat Barcelona in Champions League semi-finals Chelsea just got over the line against Benfica in the Champions League quarter-finals. Play like that against Barcelona and it could get very ugly indeed for Roberto Di Matteo’s side. So what do they need to do to get the better of… Read full article >
Archives for April 2012
Chelsea stand firm against Benfica to set up Barcelona Champions League revenge mission
Chelsea stand firm against Benfica to set up Barcelona Champions League revenge mission And now for Barcelona. But only just. The aggregate result appeared relatively comfortable but this was another instalment in the nerve-jangling, controversy-ridden, last-gasp Champions League football that Chelsea appear to have patented over the years. They won both legs of this quarter-final… Read full article >
Just saw 2nd half highlights…
Just saw 2nd half highlights. and last bit 1st half. How ramires missed that one across the goal Lord only knows. I knew it was a fluff but didn’t realise so bad. It was up the other end, so difficult to see what was going on. We did enough to win that game 3 times… Read full article >
An excellent evening – thanks very much.
Excellent evening. One bottle in the Cock Inn at 4.45. Then into the restaurant early. Few bottles. Nice grub. Then to the ground. Good game. Usual scary ending. Great finish, though. Then a trouble-free drive home. In the door at 10.32pm. I’ll take that. Cup of tea and half a doughnut(as if I need it).… Read full article >
Chelsea v Benfica: Roberto di Matteo says tie is far from over
Chelsea v Benfica: Roberto di Matteo says tie is far from over Chelsea’s interim manager says that his team are taking nothing for granted as Chelsea try to sweep Benfica aside to claim their sixth Champions League semi-final appearance in nine years. The London side go into the match with Benfica at Stamford Bridge tonight… Read full article >
Smoke bomber Jacob Mellis handed trial by QPR following Chelsea exit
Smoke bomber Jacob Mellis handed trial by QPR following Chelsea exit QPR have handed a trial to Jacob Mellis, who recently parted company with Chelsea after setting off a smoke grenade at their training ground. Full story for anyone who may be the slightest bit interested: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/queens-park-rangers/9185253/Smoke-bomber-Jacob-Mellis-handed-trial-by-QPR-following-Chelsea-exit.html
Chelsea v Benfica: Time for Fernando Torres to silence the doubters
Chelsea v Benfica: Time for Fernando Torres to silence the doubters Could Wednesday night be the night for Fernando Torres? Could this be the game when he finally scores a winning goal for Chelsea? The stage is set for the £50 million signing to make a decisive intervention. He has improved his form, he is… Read full article >
FA Cup semi final – ST Holders & Mmebers can purchase more tickets!!
I predicted this would happen – despite only being given 31k tickets for the semi final the tickets can’t sell out to season tkt holders and members. No-one gives a fukk about the FA cup anymore. ST Holders and members can purchase an extra 2 tickets (max of 3 in total). Shame. The bubble’s burst,… Read full article >
‘King (?!) Kenny’, my arse!!
I think it’s hilarious. I really do. Yes, a scouser fan said to me that there are only 4 big clubs in europe, which is the scousers, real madrid, barca and milan. Oh and bayern & possibly ajax may have a shout to join that elite group. He’s in dreamland. Clutching at straws, and that… Read full article >
So, Barca beat Milan 3-1 at the Nou Camp…
So, Barca beat Milan 3-1 at the Nou Camp. Two penalties helped them, but they well deserved it over the two legs. Mind you, Milan were unlucky not to get a pen themseleves, which could’ve made it more interesting. We have to do the business tonight. Simple as that. benfica will be going for broke… Read full article >