Eidur the Spider

BLOODY KNEW IT. Welcome back Drog, you are gonna get a hell of a reception. That's gonna feel weird seeing him in a different shirt at the Bridge.

Right after the game finished.

Okay: Schwarzer Azpi Luiz Cahill Cole Lampard Mikel Schurrle KDB Willian Eto'o

And that's why there's always a nagging piece of doubt before every Chelsea game. Three points though. Phew. Onwards to the Emirates *Gulp*

He Scores When He Wants. Sort of.

Okey dokey. Hoping for a big win here. We could do with one. 4-0 chaps, and you don't have to get me anything else for xmas....well maybe a win at Arsenal but we can discuss that later! Team: Cech Azpi Terry Cahill Cole Ramires Lampard Hazard Mata Schurrle Torres Rest Ivanovic, he needs it! Hopefully this game will get Torres firing. Give De Bruyne the full 90 live on sky in the cup mid week!

Well, that was a bit like pulling teeth but alas we are through as group winners! Huzzah! A vast improvement on last season but this performance did concern me a tad, not going to go overboard or anything though - De Bruyne looked slightly demoralised when he came on, but I was delighted to see him get some good touches here and there.. I'd be very sad if he left but wouldn't blame him. I'd love to see him spray some passes around from the Lampard position. Didn't have nearly enough time tonight. 13 minutes. Ugh. - Hazard and Willian were lively. - Ba did the job up front but nothing spectacular. - Tony Gale is a horrendous commentator who clearly isn't fond of Mr. Mikel. Not quite as bad as Niall Quinn but still, get rid Sky. Onto Palace now where I want goals, goals, goals. None conceded obviously!

Good to see Willian and Hazard buzzing around the pitch. Nice for Demba get his goal too. Hopefully we can get an early second goal and throw on De Bruyne! Come on Chelsea!!

Press Conference Notes: Ivanovic is with Jose for this one.Ivanovic: 'The last two games were very open games and in that situation you can't always control the match.' #CFCIvanovic: 'We know how important this game is. To finish top of the group is our first aim in the Champions League.'Jose: 'Steaua have been very important in the group because they took four points from Basel and drew against Schalke.' #CFCJose joked that he shouldn't say who his favourite Steaua player is because it will be in the papers tomorrow with 'coming to Chelsea' a big price tag.Jose not playing the same team he did in the last match. Some will be rested due to the amount of games. Two or three players rested. Ashley Cole WILL start. No surprises there.Attacking midfield strong area. Rotation there suggested. Kevin De Bruyne getting less chances because of everybody else playing well.Three strikers is the 'perfect number'. All working very well for the team. Number of goals in the prem isn't what he wants. Isn't enough to make him happy and make the players happy.

Okay, that Stoke result was poor, but let's all feel better with two home wins on the spin. Team I want: Cech Azpi Cahill Luiz Cole Lampard Mikel Schurrle Oscar De Bruyne Eto'o Rotate a few players, but still enough quality to get a solid result. Bounce back boys!

United lose again. Well played 'Chosen One'.

A couple of Jon Walters own goals anyone?

Starting XI vs Chelsea: Begovic; Cameron, Shawcross ©, Huth, Muniesa; Walters, Nzonzi, Whelan, Adam, Arnautovic; Crouch

SCHURRLE STARTS!

Team v @stokecity: Cech; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry ©, Azpilicueta; Ramires, Mikel; Hazard, Mata, Schurrle; Torres. #CFC

Demba Ba to start this one. That's all I got so far..

Take a bow son!

Only two things to say: PHEW Hazard is God!!

Sounds like Hazard is making defenders dance again!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6w8pww_21w

Okay. I won't post a team of my own because most of you guys have covered what I want. Plus I don't think Jose reads my posts *sobs*. Will be tougher than we may think based on league positions. But I'm hopeful for a 1-0 or even 2-0 win. Torres got a double there last season so I expect him to start. Use Ba and his physical presence against Stoke. Then maybe play Eto'o against Steaua. Every striker's a winner!! A Schurrle sighting would be nice too. Just sayin' Come on Chelsea!!

Jose Press Conference Notes: David Luiz not fit still, but hoping he returns soon so he can rotate the centre half partnerships. Eto'o back training with the team. He could play. Oscar will NOT play tomorrow. Reiterates that Azpi is playing very well. Cole is fit and could play either of the next three games. Says a left back with a right foot is 'not a problem'. Jose: "There is a lot to play for in Dec and Jan, we will see if one of the top six opens a real gap (at the top)." #CFC No contact with Romelu Lukaku. Says he could 'say whatever he wants' with regard to possibly staying at Everton. 'Maybe its a new rule in football for every player to decide their future at the end of the season'. Jose: "Eden Hazard is doing his job and working hard to improve certain qualities of his game. He's learning and I'm happy with him." #CFC When asked about January comings and goings- 'No', and then 'You never know'. Usual stuff from Jose. Jose: "In my career I've only finished first and second and if I'm not there I don't feel comfortable." #CFC There ya go guys!

Captain. Leader. Legend!