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Drogba looked very active out there. Really nice to see that.

Watching us dominate this 2nd half makes me wish Torres had been in there the whole time. And now Torres with a terrible mis-kick. Just can't get any luck whatsoever, Nando.

Damned. I was out of my cheer yelling when I heard the offside call. Fuck!

Torres coming on...

Welcome back Yossi!

No complaints now, for sure. But I'll be honest, if I had seen that lineup before the game, I would've said WTF.

Let me tell you guys, greatest hangover cure in the world is to wake up to a 3-1 scoreline. But WTF is with the lineup? Nice to see Mikel, but I wish Torres was in there.

How do people think the new UEFA Financial Fair Play rules will affect this summer? I have a feeling that we will see big changes in the club, both out of financial necessity and because they're warranted on the pitch. I don't expect to see too many notable signings, but a more significant infusion of our younger players in addition to a couple decent signings.

I would tell Drogba that he is going to take a diminished role next season (to allow Sturridge and Torres to develop and succeed in our system) and if he doesn't want that we wish him the best of luck in Marseilles. Anelka will hopefully be playing in the MLS next season. Malouda, Boswinga, Ferreira can all go. We seem to disagree on Kalou, and to be honest I'm not sure myself. I'd like us to keep Lamps on as a mentor for Josh, while seeing Josh get most of the playing time.

I want this lineup over the others that have been posted.

The players know that this is do or die for their entire season, maybe even for their manager, who knows. I have confidence that they will come out ready to give everything they have to win. We can only hope that this translates to quality football and above all else GOALS! We must convert every decent chance we get in the box.

Let's go boys! We're making history today!

Unless of course one of guys gets a sore throat 5 minutes before kick off

Wait a sec...why isn't Nani starting? Did I miss something?

I guess Carlo isn't going to let one of our strikers be the scapegoat, unless it happens on the field. Let's hope Drogs and Torres find some magic today. I'm off to the pub. Let's go Chelsea!!!!

Oh...I didn't really want this to happen. Anelka has been so good in this competition.

Today I'll be wearing my Torres jersey for the first time while watching a game live. I think that's a good sign. I will relish the chance to run around the bar, screaming in delight, holding up my Torres jersey while the women look away in horror.

I thought you miss a game for only a 2nd yellow.

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who does this. I'm so pessimistic when I'm watching a game, always thinking that something awful is about to happen.

Morning/Afternoon lads. Sitting through 5 hours of work before I can head down to the bar is gonna be torture. All I want is a clean sheet, but if Torres wants to score than by all means. KTBFFH!

Yep. As tortilla said, we occasionally get broadcast on ESPN with Ian Drake and Steve McManaman who I like much better.

That was a really cool article of the man who helped make me blue forever. Lamps will always be a legend.

I remember hearing that too and thinking WTF...who are these idiots?!?

What in the world are we doing having JT kick penatlies?!?

I don't really believe that Drogba would go to the MLS. I've always thought he would return to Marseilles. But if NY offers him a contract too big to say no to...maybe.