Madmax

Largely due to CL prize money. None of that going round now. We'll likely post a loss, albeit close to the 'acceptable limits' outlined in FFP.

Rupert : yada yada yada *gags on The Fat One's dick * yada yada yada It's amusing that he blames the defeats on the players, credits the wins to the manager and hails the two 0-0 draws as something highly commendable. Although you have to give him marks for consistency; he's said before he's more a Benitez fan than the clubs he manages.

You're pragmatic, we're idealists

Suck it up Nachiket, we'll see Chelsea in 2016's pre season. Hopefully.

It's not even an argument, imo. (1) Falcao OR (2) A CM and ST + cash to spare in wages

What I would give to have that Crespo leading our attack right now ...

Cech's old club. Potentially avoiding all the big boys till the QF stage is a great draw. AVB - First Lyon, then Inter

Doesn't he make you glad we told Porto to GTFO with their 40m Hulk valuation?

Yeah remember that, Carlo's last home game. 2-2.

Pato to Corinthians in January

ELISEUUU! GOL GOL GOL GOLAAAAAAZOOO!

I actually felt that little unmistakable moment of trepidation before each name was called out, like I expected the Gianni fella to call out 'Chelsea! Defending champions of 2012!' I miss being here

Strange to not be a part of it. Europa draw in 2 hours. Great games there, Madrid-United, Arsenal-Bayern, Shakhtar-Dortmund. Milan-Barca is boring now.

Indeed; Atletico, Leverkusen, Napoli, Gladbach, Anzhi, Inter ..

Should never play left midfield again. So apparent LB is where it's at for him.

Wait, didn't some other paper class him as one of the top 10 summer buys in the Bundesliga?

Disagree strongly; Cole may be past his prime but he's certanly good enough to hold down a semi-regular place in the squad for another year while Bertrand and PvA continue to develop and grow into their roles. Essien is not even a comparison; he was handed a ridiculous extension when his knees were past the point of no return.

I love how joyous he looked when he scored; he was like a kid getting his first goal .. wait, he is just a kid, isn't he - just 21! All those stories about his arrogance and him having the airs of a spoiled superstar are so laughable. He's a ridiculously talented kid playing for the European Champions and thoroughly enjoying himself doing so. Nothing more, nothing less.

He scores when he wants, he scores when he wants, Fernando Torres, he scores when Hazard wants!

I wonder if they'll continue with the 3-4-3 Lambert employed against Liverpool.

Giant penis? I don't see Rafa or Torres in that picture ..

Or maybe Ferreira at CB and Luiz with Lampard. lol, it's going to be a difficult night either way.

Pivot will be interesting .. no Ramires, Luiz (CB) or Mikel; Lampard + who? Hope it's not Oscar. Saville?

You're preaching to the choir.

Gonna watch Udinese - Fiorentina tonight before our away to Leeds. Fiorentina are very watchable this season, should be a good game.