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Got the forums working properly now just the main site needs fixing.

Theres a problem with one of the blocks causing an error, IPB are working on it.

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Video from in the Chelsea end last night.

Look at some of these photos taken by a Chelsea fan in the away end tonight. http://instagram.com/p/k5hFFWEBz_/ http://instagram.com/p/k5Lpg_kB1C/ http://instagram.com/p/k5KwL0kBz2/

Our links been posted on a Turkish forum were getting invaded over 100 turks on here right now.

Travelling to away games can be a daunting task especially when they happen to be abroad so TurkeyDiscovered have put together a guide for the travelling Chelsea Fans. Getting to the Stadium Galatasaray are based on the European side of Istanbul, the Lions play at the the Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi – Türk Telekom Arena which is actually situated in the area of Şişli, a fair distance from Galatasaray’s old stadium the Ali Sami Yen. A handy tip for travelling around Istanbul is to get yourself an Istanbulkart (Istanbul Card) which is the Turkish equivalent of an oyster card and valid for boarding buses, funiculars, LRT, subway, commuter trains, ferryboats as well as trams operated by the Metropolian Municipality. These can be purchased at most Kiosk’s and make travelling on public transport easier and more cost effective. Istanbul police have advised Chelsea fans not to use the Metro to reach the stadium. IETT (municipality) buses have been organised to take Chelsea fans to the stadium from Taksim Square. They will depart from between the Intercontinental and Hyatt hotels between 1800 and 2000 hours at ½ hour intervals. IETT has agreed that each supporter purchases a 15TL ticket to cover the trip both ways to and from the stadium. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines in Taksim square at the entrance of the Metro. IETT officials have said that they will also provide mobile ticket vending vehicles around the bus departure point. Buses will return fans to Taksim after the match. Taxis to the stadium will cost approximately 25 Turkish Lira and take 45 minutes (depending on traffic). Make sure the taxi metre is switched on when you set off. Istanbul Atatürk airport Take a Havatas bus service available from the Istanbul Atatürk which shuttles between the airport and Taksim on the European side of the city for 10 TL. Havatas busses depart every 30 minutes. Sabiha Gökçen Airport There is also a Havatas service if you are arriving from Sabiha Gökçen – located on the Asian side – take the Havatas bus from airport direct to Taksim. The shuttle service costs 12 TL and takes around 1.5 hours, but it may vary according to the intensity of the traffic. Havatas busses depart every 30 minutes. Taxi’s are also available if you don’t mind paying the extra. Places to eat If you travelling over from London chances are already quite familiar with Turkish food. According to some culinary experts along with the Chinese and the French, Turkish food is one of the great cuisines of the world. Whether you are vegetarian, a meat lover, pastry enthusiast, want to grab some fast food, a gourmet meal or have a delicious dessert there is something for just about everybody. Travelling fans will be know all about Döner Kebab’s but will be surprised to find out it’s actually a lot more popular in London than in Istanbul. Also Döner is usually dished on a bed of rice or wrapped in flat bread as well as served between a baguette style half loaf of bread. There are many alternatives for fast food, Köfte is a type of meatball mixed with different herbs and spices, there are eateries known as Köfteci’s which solely serve these culinary delights – perfect food if your on the move. Then there is Pide and Lahmacun – the Turkish equivalent of Pizza’s. Pide is a flat pastry with toppings or fillings like meat, cheese, spinach, pastirma, eggs etc baked together in a traditional stone oven. Lahmacun is a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat and minced vegetables and herbs including onions, tomatoes and parsley, then baked traditionally in a stone oven. Places to Drink Istiklal Caddesi – Istiklal Caddesi is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul. Located beside Taksim square, the avenue houses many bars, restaurants, pubs, cafes and nightclubs. Ortaköy - Ortaköy with its buzzing atmosphere is a fantastic place to spend your evening in one of Istanbul’s most trendy spots. Places to Visit Taksim - Taksim is located on the European side of Istanbul and in recent history has become the city’s beating heart. Taksim is a fantastic place to stay during your trip as it is a major leisure district where some of Istanbul’s best hotels, restaurants and shops are located. More information regarding Taksim can be found here. Gezi Park - Situated just behind Taksim Square, Gezi Park is one of the few remaining green areas in Istanbul. Like other parks in Istanbul it is very well maintained and you will find many people enjoying the relaxing atmosphere in the shade underneath the huge trees that cover most of the park. More information regarding Taksim can be found here. At the match Chelsea fans travelling by organised coach or specially provided buses will be taken straight to the segregated area from where they will have access to their seats. The Away Fans area is located in blocks A and B in the South stand using gates 418, 419, 420 and 421. Access to the stadium can be slow. There will be ticket checks and body searches at the entrance to the turnstiles. To avoid a last minute bottleneck you should get to the stadium early – doors will open 3 hours before kick-off. Visiting supporters will be kept behind for around 30 minutes after the match to allow the home fans to disperse. What to Avoid Generally people in the area are helpful and willing to help however, it would be best to have a small phrasebook at hand as English is not commonly spoken. Respect the local etiquette, steer clear of desecrating the Turkish flag and refrain from indecent exposure – Mooning – both are considered highly offensive. Stay safe. Click here to view the article

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Wow £75 from @BluesChick Amazing!

I'll add some drogba banners on the day of the game. Anyone got any high quality large images they want me to use?

Few more links that might interest people. 2 Years Ago 3 Years Ago 5 Years Ago The day after we won the Champions League

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Morris came through the youth ranks at Chelsea, alongside his close friend John Terry. While at Chelsea, he made 124 league appearances and was a late substitute in the 2000 FA Cup Final, receiving a winner's medal. He was also briefly made captain of the club by manager Gianluca Vialli. However, when Claudio Ranieri took over from Vialli as Chelsea boss, Morris' first team opportunities diminished, and he was linked with a host of clubs including being reunited with his former England under-21 manager Peter Taylor at Leicester. Morris never regained his position as a first team regular at Chelsea, finding himself behind players, such as Roberto di Matteo, Dennis Wise, Didier Deschamps and Emmanuel Petit. He was offered a new five-year contract with Chelsea in 2003, but chose to turn it down. Graeme Souness offered him the chance of regular first team football at Blackburn Rovers and they shook hands on a deal, but it fell through. After Chelsea He joined Leeds United instead, but made only 12 appearances for the club. After a short spell at Rotherham United, where he scored once against Stoke City, he joined Millwall in 2004. Morris made 70 first-team appearances for Millwall, before fracturing his cheekbone, and then suffered cruciate knee ligament damage at Derby County on his comeback game, towards the end of the 2005–06 season. He signed a new one-year deal in June 2006, with the club having an additional one-year option. In June 2007, Morris was released by Millwall. Morris then had a brief trial period at Charlton Athletic, and trained with League Two side Brentford, in a bid to earn himself a contract at the West London club. Morris signed for Scottish side St. Johnstone on a short-term deal at the end of February 2008, playing under Derek McInnes, his former teammate at Millwall during the 2006–07 season. He scored a goal on his debut against Dundee. He played in the club's Scottish Cup semi-final defeat to Rangers in April 2008 but was one of two Saints players to miss in the penalty shoot-out. After a successful five months at McDiarmid Park, Morris signed a two-year deal with the Perth side at the end of the season. He was part of the title-winning team that in May 2009 gained promotion to the Scottish Premier League after a seven-year absence. Morris signed a new contract with Saints in October 2009, while Derek McInnes praised his influence on the squad. After McInnes left St. Johnstone to manage Bristol City in October 2011, Morris assisted caretaker manager Alec Cleland with the coaching of the squad. Morris signed a one-year contract with Bristol City in June 2012, reuniting him with Derek McInnes. Morris had his contract terminated with Bristol City on 31 January 2013. Click here to view the record

Minto made his debut for Chelsea in a 6-2 Cup Winners' Cup win against Czech side FK Viktoria Žižkov, and played in every round of the side's run to the semi-finals. His time at Chelsea was plagued by injuries, but he was nevertheless a regular member of the Chelsea defence when fit. In 1996–97, he was an important part of the side's run to the 1997 FA Cup Final, which they won, defeating Middlesbrough 2-0 in what proved to be his last game for the club. He scored five goals in 72 appearances for Chelsea, all of which came in his final season. After Chelsea {C}{C}In June 1997, shortly after Chelsea's FA Cup win, Minto joined Benfica of Portugal on a free transfer. He remained in Lisbon for 18 months, making 31 appearances, before returning to England with West Ham United for £1,000,000 in January 1999. His West Ham career got off to a poor start, losing 4-0 at home to Sheffield Wednesday, but he quickly established himself in the side, as the club secured 5th place in the league - their highest ever Premier League finish. However, his time there was again plagued by injury problems and he was released by the club upon the expiry of his contract in June 2003. He played in 51 league games for West Ham, without scoring. Minto then joined League One side Rotherham United, but once again injuries hindered his progress and he made just seven league appearances during the 2005–06 season. He announced his retirement from the game in July 2006. Click here to view the record

Having made his first team debut at the age of just 17, the young Londoner appeared occasionally for the next five seasons, but made 58 appearances between 1995 and 1998; the latter part of which being a particularly successful period for the Blues, though his chances were still limited due to competition at left-back from Scott Minto and Graeme Le Saux. He was part of the 1997 FA Cup and 1998 Cup Winners' Cup-winning squads; earning a medal as an unused substitute in both finals. With his chances restricted once more to occasional appearances, Myers signed for Bradford City in 1999 for a fee of £800,000. After Chelsea {C}{C}Myers appeared regularly for Bradford City during his time at the club, following a disappointing first season, which culminated in a brief spell on loan at Portsmouth. Myers settled in his second season and was voted the club's player of the year in 2002. In 2003 he moved to Colchester United before finishing his playing career in his native west London with Brentford, in 2005. Click here to view the record

After only one season with Depor, Jokanović signed with Premier League Chelsea in October 2000, for £1.7 million. He appeared relatively for the Blues during two seasons and was released in July 2002 atJokanović's signed for Chelsea in October 2000, for £1.7m from Deportivo. He was a fringe player over the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons, and failed to make an impression or win over the Chelsea fans. He left Chelsea in 2002 after making 53 appearances in all competitions, almost half of which were as a substitute. After Chelsea {C}{C}Jokanović briefly joined the coaching staff at lower league Spanish side Club Atlético de Pinto, but three months later he became the head coach of FK Partizan. In May 2008, under Jokanović's management, Partizan won the league and cup double. He was also selected as the year's "Best Coach in Serbia" by the Serbian FA, but refused to receive this award due to Partizan's poor results in 2008-09's UEFA Cup group stage. In May 2009, Jokanović won another Serbian Double crown with FK Partizan, thus becoming the first coach in the club's history to defend the double. On 5 September 2009 he left the Partizan managerial post, his contract terminated by mutual consent. Click here to view the record

Jones started his football career in 1984 at Alliance Premier League side Wealdstone, during which time he combined playing football with being a hod carrier. He played one season with Swedish club IFK Holmsund in 1986 and helped the team to a victory in Division 3. In the autumn of 1986, Jones moved to Wimbledon for £10,000. He scored on one of his first appearances for Wimbledon on 29 November 1986, in a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the First Division. He was part of the 'Crazy Gang' team that won the 1988 FA Cup Final against Liverpool, the dominant English side of that era. He was transferred to Leeds United in the summer of 1989, where he was part of a young side under the management of Howard Wilkinson. During his time there, he won promotion to the old Division One from the Second Division. After helping them win promotion to the top-flight as champions of the Second Division, Jones proved that he could thrive without the illegal side of his game, and under the stewardship of Wilkinson, he received only three yellow cards in the whole season. Jones left Leeds United early in the 1990–91 season after losing his first-team place to youngsters David Batty and Gary Speed, as well as new signing Gary McAllister – much to the disappointment of the Leeds fans – in order to seek regular first-team football. To this day, he remains a hugely popular figure with the Leeds fans; Jones has a Leeds United badge tattooed on his leg (after having helped them to the 1989–90 Second Division championship). Jones also showed his passion for the club when he returned to Leeds for Lucas Radebe's testimonial in 2006. His former Wimbledon manager Dave Bassett signed him for Sheffield United on his exit from Elland Road, before selling him to Chelsea a year later. After Chelsea After just one year at Stamford Bridge, he was on his way back to Wimbledon in the early stages of the 1992-93 season, when the FA Premier League had just been formed. He helped Wimbledon equal their best ever league finish in 1993-94, when they finished sixth the Premier League. Three seasons later, he contributed to another strong season for the club, who reached the semi-finals of both cups and finished eighth in the league. His second exit from Wimbledon came when he became player/coach of QPR in early 1998, scoring on his debut against Huddersfield Town. Jones was once rumoured to take the vacant managers post at QPR but that failed and he retired from football after just one year and nine league appearances for the West London club in Division One. Click here to view the record

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