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I can't see us losing and i very rarely say that about Chelsea - Arsenal games (We'll defo lose now i said that). That Arsenal team looks weak and against a team like us, they can't play their natural free flowing game and without a plan B i can't see where they're gonna cause us trouble. Their goal in the Semi vs us was lucky n they didnt create fuck all for the rest of the game. I can see us comfortably beating them if i'm honest and i think we'll go unbeaten throughout the rest of the season now too to end on a high and with a trophy. The players WILL be very much motivated for this I'd say 2-0

I'm happy about that mainly because i want to see him have another champions league shot. I think hes been ok this season anyway, hes been steady and he gives the physical element in midfield which helps against many different playing styles from overpowering the likes of arsenal to giving as good as you get against physical teams like Stoke. Hes been nothing exceptional but hes done an important job in a lot of games which ppl seem to miss. He's a presence and tbh i think he'll be the main defensive player which will let Essien and Lampard go forward.

Well at least we still have a trophy to fight for. The Champions League will come in the next 3 years, no doubt because we will always get through the group stage pretty comfortably and we are a great UCL/Cup team. We'll always get chances to get to the semi/final and sooner rather than later we will win it. Just hope to God its JT who lifts it when we do finally get it. Now lets focus on the FA Cup. What's done is done and now we've gotta make sure our season isn't another fruitless one. If we can roll Everton over with a great performance, 2 or 3-0 it will come a slight way to forgetting the barca fiasco. Its been a mixed season but lets end it on a high going in to next. 2010 = Chelsea to win the UCL then England to win the World Cup n JT lifting both....How fukin good would that be! Look ahead, not back

they go down to 10 men n we bring on Belletti instead of Kalou.... coulda scored again if we had the right courage in that 10 mins or so

Ive posted this before n i probably will again.... 2004 Semi Final 2nd Leg vs Monaco - 2-0 up and really in command, Ibarra handles the ball into the net just before half time, the goal stands, it changes the whole game and the match finishes 2-2. SCREWED! 2005 Semi Final 2nd Leg vs Liverpool - 0-0 early in the game, Luis Garcia pokes the ball past Petr Cech and William Gallas clears the ball off the line, however the Linesman says that the ball was over the line and the goal stands. Liverpool win 1-0. SCREWED! 2006 2nd Round 1st Leg vs Barcelona- Del Horno blocks Messi in a fierce but not dangerous tackle, the referee produces a very harsh red card and Barcelona win the Bridge 2-1. Barca Advance 3-2 on Agg. SCREWED! 2007 Semi Final vs Liverpool - Liverpool Win on Pens after both teams win their home games 1-0 (Well not screwed but pens is always harsh!) 2008 Final vs Manchester United - We hit the Post with 15 mins of normal time left, the bar in extra time and when JT steps up to take the winning penalty to claim the trophy, he becomes the only player in the whole shootout to slip and hits the post, putting Van der Sar the wrong way. Drogba was sent off for Violent Conduct in extra time for tapping vidic slightly on the cheek. Manchester United win on pens. SCRWED! 2009 Semi Final 2nd Leg vs Barcelona - Referee turns down 4 Chelsea penalty appeals, 2 of them being Blatant and Iniesta scores a last gasp away goal to send Chelsea crashing out. SCREWED! We've been screwed every fucking year!! Even in 2000 we were 7 mins away from knocking Barca out! Whats gonna happen next? Are we ever gonna win this fucking thing? Maybe we'll lose next year in the final to Arsenal with a double deflected own goal or something out of this world. Why us?? FUCK SAKE! I could understand losing to these sides ans accept but look whats going on....its unprecedented

The refs from scandinavia are very good, they dont blow for stupid little pointless things. Maybe that will be to our advantage. The ref for Man Utd vs Arse was Danish i think and he was excellent. Best ref display ive seen all season.

Tbh i rather him play half fit than him not play and someone fit plays lol. His main threat is his pace

No matter how it looks and what material it is n what it does for the players, what the fuck are those seam lines all about, surely they cant be needed. Theres so much sport technology nowadays about what makes players play better and what-not, its all crap. I'll get it but its not exactly one of our best. Plain, stupid stitching, well w/e lol i get em for £30 anyway

that stream died.... but cheers anyway lol

Fucking sopcast is fucking me off, first stream is offline, 2nd is offline, 3rd cannot retrieve data... fuck sake cant see anything of this crazy match!

Ive only ever had 1 name on a shirt. 'Laudrup 7' moving on swiftly..... how the fuck has someone (Manson) got the new shirt already? Its gotta be fake, they would no way be released yet

But opposing players do seem to see when he's coming for crosses to get just ahead of him and react quicker maybe

I think its awesome that this "greatest Liverpool side since the premier league was founded" have once again FAILED! Another year without winning fuck all, its simply great stuff, tire stealing pricks. We can relax now throughout the rest of 2009 and half of 2010 knowing that these bastards have still never won the premiership. They beat Chelsea twice, Man Utd twice, Drew twice with Arsenal so stayed unbeaten against the 'Big Four' collecting 14 points and still.....WON NOUT!

lol when i saw that he wore the Orange against Man Utd, i then realised "Hang on a minute, he aint gonna wear the blue all season" He started with Orange Shirt, Orange Shorts and Black Socks, now he's changed to Black Shorts and Orange Socks. He does have the full shabang of orange if he wants it lol, maybe he dont like the full lot.

These first legged away matches are tricky because you dont really know what you want. If we lose, we'll be under pressure and with Barca's speed and class they could pick us apart at the bridge on the counter. A draw is great because both sides will know a win in the second leg will do, it'll be treated like a one legged match in a way. A win tho can be dodgy like the liverpool game showed. We'll think "what do we do?" Whatever result we get on Tuesday, the 2nd leg will be very tough because Barca's players are capable of producing moments of brilliance from anywhere with their passing and movement and individual ability. We have to keep it tight at the back to give us the best chances. Barca at the back arent great and we need to exploit that weakness of theirs when we get chances to. We cant waste big chances like Drogs vs Liverpool in the first leg.

Messi vs Mancienne..... This could make his Chelsea career, still saying that Boulahrouz played there against ronaldinho superbly and he still turned out shit so you never know

Might be a good thing. If we are in the FA Cup final and Champions League final come late may, we can rest players for the last game or 2 in the league as our Champions League spot is secure and our league season in affect is over. The UCL is the one thing these players are craving and now we will have extra focus on it which can only be good.

and the keeper in the hat thinks to himself "FOR FUCK SAKE!"

I still think hes shit. Yes in the last 4 weeks hes been very good and in big games too but hes just having a little purple patch. I can't see this form lasting really. He's gotta keep it up for him to have a chance of staying. If Guus stays, he'll probably keep him because of how he's played under him. He hasnt really seen the shit version yet like we have lol

"but the Argentina forward also said he would consider signing for another English club" If we can get him, it would be a fantastic signing. Massive mistake from fergie if he lets him go. Hes one of the best players they have and he would be one of our best if he comes no doubt. Brilliant player.

I dont think everton will be tired, that was one of the worst games ive ever seen anywhere. They barely did anything the whole match lol. We'll probs be more tired even tho we got extra rest, we really set a good tempo vs arsenal and worked really hard for the win, putting them under plenty of pressure throughout the 90 mins. Will be a very tight game tho no doubt. Both sets of fans will be singing the wembley song together i guess, that'll be cool

Have a really good recent record at Upton Park and the way they play will probably play into our hands. Should be a good open game with a few goals.

Well finishing 2nd means we wont have to play a CL Qualifier against some polish team or whatever lol. It'll be hard winning the league but finishing second is far more doable. We could do without a 2 legged qualifier tbh in some maybe hostile european country.

Welcome to TC, nice intro and good to have you here. Its a good forum, hope you enjoy your stay.

He doesn't do much, this has been blown waaay way way out of proportion. Ok he acted like a bit of a twat but god.... 2 week ban is fair but it aint major news..