MrExcalibur100

There is a livestream btw: http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/index.html?v=1418641192151

And did nothing. He's a sensational player, obviously, but sometimes I feel his size and lack of pace works against him vs certain defenders.

Basel is probably the easiest team we can draw and Juventus probably the hardest. I want a good CL showing but the desperation to win the league is much greater for me.

This is the article I was referring to by the way, smart aleck. http://worldsoccertalk.com/2007/10/22/top-20-biggest-pitches-in-the-premier-league/

I'm not upset at all, it's just a pretty daft mistake for him to make. It also doesn't help he always asks the players stupid/random questions in the post-match interviews. I know he's part of the furniture at the club, but I know some CFC fans that don't like him. Myself included.

I was basing that over an article I read which is completely different from that one e.g Anfield and Stamford Bridge had the exact same dimensions. Still, it's weird how Barnett says we have the smallest pitch when it's not even close.

"Smallest pitch in the Premier league". Is Neil Barnett drunk or something? We certainly don't have the smallest pitch, that's West Ham. He's always talking bollocks and asking daft questions.

None of these saves are very difficult to make. Can you compare those to the ones Cech made vs Bayern for example? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1fVVnoe2OE

Oxlade Chamberlain is slightly better than him but doesn't receive anywhere near the same hype.

Boga IMO is the best player in our academy and that's saying a lot considering the top quality players we have at this moment. He's always a level above the others when I watch the youth team. I've said it before that he has that world class potential. He also seems physically able to deal with the step up to the senior team. Can't wait till Jose gives him his debut.

He's not the only England national team player to suffer a hangover from the WC. Jagielka has been very poor for Everton. Perhaps he needs an extended time off to re-discover his form and concentration because this is far below his normal level. Ivanovic should be the guy to temporarily fill in for him as I don't believe Zouma is ready to do so yet.

The game just further exemplifies how neither Schurrle or Willian are reliable enough to be starters in the future. Lack of quality and consistency there is a worry that has to be addressed in the summer. Oscar looked clueless out there without Fabregas to hold his hand. Failed to take on his role as the playmaker. Costa apart from the goal was pretty poor, I thought. Mikel, no words needed to describe his performance. Luis has to be remain in the starting XI. Overall, pretty dismal performance with only Hazard making it watchable. What a player he is.

(1) Hazard man crush. (who can blame him?) (2) Azpilicueta "such a great one on one defender" (3) Ivanovic apparently a "diver" (4) Costa "old school striker" I can go on and on, his commentary is littered with tiresome repetitions in every game. He's okay nowadays, I guess. Before, used to be very anti-Chelsea but now seems to like the new Chelsea more.

It just shows how we need an upgrade on the right wing next season. Neither Schurrle or Willian ultimately good or reliable enough.

Average game from Oscar and awful one from WIllian. Schurrle should grab his chance.

This has already been said but Hazard is an absolute genius.

Huddlestone. Typical English mentality. Lumbering fool with barely a modicum of talent getting carried away.

Looks like Cahill was trying to avoid the challenge there but what do I know. Please Ramires and Schurrle for Willian and Mikel.

Are you watching the same game?

I can't believe Mikel is still on the pitch.

Mikel looks like a lumbering oaf out there. Jose please take him out of his misery and bring Ramires on!

Mourinho should tell (1) Oscar to drop deeper into midfield and try and be the ball-carrier from the back. They're absolutely pressing the life out of our back four and pivot. (2) Trying to play direct from Cech to Costa isn't working either as Costa isn't good holding up the ball with his back to goal. (3) I also won't mind seeing Ramires replace Mikel at half-time. Steve Bruce has gotten his tactics spot on so far.

His goals could lead to Mourinho losing his job!

Except from the man who scored the goal.

Absolutely fucking disgusting. If he doesn't fuck off from that club in January and helps them win the title, he's seriously risking tainting his legacy here.