DavidEU

Yup I agree. Thought we bossed the midfield for the first time in ages. Essien was superb from box-to-box, and Mikel looked like the huge prospect we know he is.

Apart from being an incredible player Manpe? Yes he goes down to easily, but so do Drogba, Ballack, Sheva etc. Thats football. Best player in the world at the moment. We played him superbly today though.

Lamps isnt playing mate.

Exactly, as FB said - why would he go anywhere? No one I dont think would pay him half of what he's on at the moment.

Dont understand why he'd leave our bench to go and sit on the bench behind Buffon. If he was going to go, he would have gone 2-3 years ago whilst he still had significant time to play for 3-4 years. Dont see him leaving to be honest. I watched the interview that Chelsea TV did with him after he got his 200th appearance and his love for the club was still evident, and I think he made it clear he'd like to stay here. Oh, and by the way, he returned to proper training yesterday.

Anyone think that Mikel could replace Maka for tomorrow with Maka rested for Wednesday night?

We wouldn't play the final in this BL. You can only wear one set of shirts per season in the CL, but the PL allows you to wear the new kits for the final day. Different competitions vary, for example, the French League has the same rules as the CL, and they arent allowed to wear a new kit early.

New Liverpool kit:

Official Adidas pictures that my mate 'found' by hacking adidas.com Home short sleeves : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_short_sleeves.jpg Home long sleeves : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_long_sleeves.jpg Home for womens : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_womens.jpg Home blue short : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_blue_short.jpg Home blue socks : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_blue_socks.jpg Home white short : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_white_short.jpg Home white socks : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_white_socks.jpg Home GK : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_goalkeepers.jpg Home GK short : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_goalkeepers_short.jpg Home GK socks : http://depot.coudon.info/cfc/home_goalkeepers_socks.jpg

I actually really like that keeper shirt. Top work Dan. Cheers!

Imagine that keepers kit with the current away shirt. Eww. I think your right about it not being as nice as the current home shirt, but I think that would take some beating to be honest. Not great, but not a disaster, 6/10.

Were there any bigger/better pics of the front of the keeper shirt Dan? If so, could you describe it?

Looks classy. Orange keeper kit?! Cheers Dan! Good way to introduce your self to the site.

Could you take a picture and post it up Dan?

According the the London Standard newspaper, Franks mum passed away last night. R.I.P, condolences to the family.

Yep, it was Scott Minto mate.

Summed it up well there mate. Huge opportunity and everything seemingly is in our favour. Got that goal, and now got them at home. Still alot to do, but i'd say the majority of CFC fans are confident. Was offered £400 per ticket last week, guess that will go up again during the week. How much would you pay to go?

Welcome to the site mate. Thoughts on Ivanovic and Rajkovic?

Chelsea host Manchester United in a crucial table-topping battle at Stamford Bridge. Three points for the West London side would see them level with Sir Alex Ferguson's side on 81 points with two games remaining, a position that many Chelsea fans would not have even dared dreaming of following José Mourinho's shock departure in September. Chelsea's home record against the Red Devils is excellent, and Chelsea’s 80-game unbeaten run at Stamford Bridge in the league is testament to that fact. A victory over their great northern rivals would see the Blues right on course for a European and domestic double, following Wednesday’s excellent 1-1 draw at Anfield. This is the third meeting between the top two this season, and the second in the Premier League. Chelsea were beaten 2-0 at Old Trafford in Avram Grant’s first game in charge of the club, and were also defeated 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 stalemate in the Community Shield, but goalkeeper Petr Cech has spoken about his team’s chances in confident mood. “We have got a pretty good record at Stamford Bridge, so we hope to keep that going,” said the Czech international, who also hopes to meet United in the final of the Champions League. However, the mood around the camp is not totally upbeat following the death of Pat Lampard. Frank Lampard looks set to miss the United clash, though Michael Ballack is set to start after missing out against Everton. Can the Blues pull off the performance of the season to beat United? Match chat here! Come on the Chels. Preview written by BlueLion

Still in shock over THAT goal. Doesnt mean anything if we cant finish it off at the Bridge. Come on you Chels.

Malouda was better than the five mate.

Speechless guys. Bring on Wednesday. KTBFFH

Cant believe some of the optimism on this board today. The majority of people expecting us to win or get a score draw. That away goal would be crucial and fingers crossed we get it. I'd take 0-0 now. C'mon Chels.

Welcome mate.

You like them because they are boring?