Madmax

Just like some have one for Napoli?

Really disappointed with the pace of our play so far.

With Luiz back, the team picks itself. Cech, Bosingwa, Luiz, JT, Cole, Romeu, Meireles, Lampard, Sturridge, Drogba, Mata.

Pretty harsh. Ivanovic has the real covering job once Bale gets 1vs1 with Bosingwa, it's him who should provide support. All said and done, Cech really should have done better on this one.

With Alex and Anelka off and Cahill certain to join, we still have 2 squad places left for non HG 'senior' arrivals. Right wing (Krasic?) and an attacking midfielder maybe?

Ramires is suspended, so unless the manager has ideas about 'louda in midfield, we should see Meireles-Romeu-Lampard there.

Pre-contract agreements during the last 6 months of a contract cannot take place with clubs from the same nation i.e clubs outside England can offer him preliminary terms from Jan 1 but an English club can't.

Doubt he'll go to Swansea after the fit AVB threw a while back over Rodger's comments.

Merry Christmas to those who believe in it.

Yeah read this on espnstar. Good tribute to a fantastic professional.

Before anyone asks - yes, this is his 100% genuine facebook account.

I hope we don't take our foot off the pedal in this one.

It was vintage Chelsea from 05 wasn't it? Terry looked a transformed player once returned to a low block, able to see the play take place in front of him, not having to run backwards towards our own goal; clearing everything out of the way with authority. Oriol was great at breaking up play, constantly snapping at the heels of the man in possession. Drogba leading the line like only he can, showing yet again that when up for it, he's still the ultimate centre forward.

Don't know what he's on about there tbh. Neville was extremely fair in his views during the game and spoke particularly highly of the way we played, even mentioning that Luiz deserved praise for the maturity of his performance.

All these 'greatest of all time' comparisons are futile. Best I've seen - Nesta. Maldini, Riccy and Hyypia are others I admire a lot.

Oriol. Is it sacrilege to say he reminds me so much of Maka?

I like the system of anonymous rep. Otherwise it's just "you rep me and I'll rep you back".

Must start well. Our Jekyll-and-Hyde performance disparity during either side of HT must be avoided at all costs.

francozola.

Yes.

The article also says Bertrand will be allowed to leave on loan if we sign Alvaro Perreira

I bet a lot of them want to click with Eva.

I read that Posh doesn't want to leave LA. ...yeah, I read the wag stories

I wouldn't.

cba to post links, will just list them out - The entirety of the Moscow final. Incredibly proud of that night's performance. Essien v Barcelona. I pretty much awoke the neighbours with the yell I let out when that went in 3-1 at Anfield in CL. Watched that with a broken leg on a hospital bed JT's goal vs Barca '05. Essien v Arsenal. We lost the league that day but boy was I proud of that team.