Luke

Totally agree with everything there Esk, Ancelotti needs to bring in his own players and build his own team. At the minute we have quite a few players out and our squad is light. We are still in the title race and FA Cup semi's. Lets think positive, we just need certain players to step up to the mark (Anelka namely) and get a good fun of form during the business end of the season.

The reason I suggest Shawcross and Muamba is for cover for Terry/Alex/Ivanovic. I agree with Ballack and Cole out, Hamsik and Ribery in. I'd also keep an eye on Aguero. So what would everyones ideal starting XI be for next season?

I've always admired Beckham as a player, he works hard for his team and gives 110% for club and country. It is a shame that he wont play at a major tournament again, but could be a blessing for England, I want to see Milner/Young/Lennon/Walcott playing for England.

Thats 2 weeks in a row he has gotten away with sending off offences.

Atmosphere was crap last night, and whoever was chanting fuck off Mourinho isnt a real Chelsea fan. He still loves Chelsea and WE still love him.

The better team went through in the end, FACT. We had a decent spell of offensive play 10 mins before half time and 10 mins after, other than that, Inter bossed the game tactically, more so in the 2nd half. Anelka was awful, he didnt offer any support to Drogba and didnt look interested. Malouda was lively, his turn and shot that was blocked by Samuel was world class. Joe Cole looked lost when he came on, in the second half it almost seemed as if people didnt know where they were playing or what they were doing. Yes, we should have had 2-3 penalties, but this is Chelsea in Europe, we dont get F**k all. There are so many if's and but's, what if the penalty had been given in the first leg which would have been followed up by a red card, what if Drogba had got the penalty for being rugby tackled last night, what if we had scored just before half time during out spell of pressure. In some ways we were unlucky, in others, we just wernt good enough. After Inter's goal, CA just stood on the touch line looking lost, reminded me of Avram Grant. The Atmosphere was shite as well. WEST STAND WEST STAND GIVE US A SONG!!!!!!

I think it turned out to be because aftet the shooting their wasnt any kit/clothes at it was all on the coach, so the players were wearing clothes given to them by locals, but still, did he have to pick the Arsenal shirt LOL.

I really want Joe to stay, if I was him, and I loved Chelsea as much as he says he does, just accept what they are offering, get on the pitch and prove you deserve another 'improved' contract next summer.

Paolo didnt play too badly today, so its either him or Yuri to play LB as we REALLY dont want Flo playing there, we need a performance like vs West Ham from him. Alex, I hope, will retain his place at CB. It will pretty much be the same starting line up as today with LB being the only position that could alter, I would like to see Joe Cole get game time, all be it from the bench I presume as I dont see CA dropping Anelka or Malouda. This I feel is going to be one of them classic European nights we all love at the bridge, all standing up, singing until are voices go. WE CAN DO IT.

When he first joined us I thought he was terrible, he was slow, his distribution was poor, and he couldnt dribble. But that all changed when Hiddink took over last January, Flo was a changed player, he was even chipping in with a fair few goals towards the end of last season, and he has carried on his consistant form this season too. Ok, so he is never going to be a Cristiano Ronaldo or the kind, but he does a job, and his performance today vs the Hammers was world class.

Its going to be between Drogba and Ivanovic. Looking at Terminator X's list of previous winners, I think Drogba is due it TBH. Ivanovic may get players player of the year.

Havent seen the goals yet, but according to Sky Sports News, Scotts goal was unstoppable. Good win though, looking forward to Football First.

He reminds me of Frode Grodas! Was a bag of nerves at times, then surprises everyone with an outstanding performance when it really matters.

Its a shame really, loved him when he was with us, but was soon found out to be a useless manager, couldnt hack it at LA Galaxy FFS.

Amazing player, his dribbling was world class, his pace was lightening quick, he scared defenders, sadly, it didnt work out during his final season with us, and its a shame we dont have a winger with them qualities now.

Of course they wont, he doesnt play for Chelsea!! What a wanker, I read last week he said if someone in Argentina done what Terry had done, they would be killed as it isnt accepted.... UMMMMMM! POT, KETTLE, BLACK Carlos??

Not Chelsea standard I'm afraid. Arteta maybe?<br>

Ivanovic has been playing out of his skin

Yeah that was another freak accident with Scott Parker iirc. Thinking about it there have been quite a few bad ones: Cisse x2 Nillis (Aston Villa striker about 10 years ago) Larsson (when at Celtic) Di Matteo (vs St Gallen iirc in the old cup winners cup) Le Saux (when at Blackburn) Newton (95-96 season I think, collided with Kevin Hitchcock) Alan Smith (Man Utd vs Liverpool)

Poor bloke, RIP Keith.

He needs to get game time under his belt in order to improve his fitness, then the form will come back, just hope its not too little too late for Joe. Downing, Young, Milner, Lennon (injured currently I know) are all probably ahead of him in the pecking order for England

I thought Deco had already left LOL. Missing - Deco - last seen: on his debut for CFC, been AWOL ever since.

This got me looking on youtube, jesus christ look at this one from the Belgian league (not for the fainthearted)

Shawcross didnt intend to foul Ramsey, let alone hurt him, he was going for a loose ball like any defender would do. And as for the picture, that I think was taken a split second after Shawcross and Ramsey collided. I can see him being back in light training by the time pre season comes around, and back on a pitch by Xmas. David Busstt's break was horrific, its definately the worst I've ever seen. http://busycowboy.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/david-busst.jpg

I agree CM 100% Also, I only thought of this a few days ago, if Bridge wasnt already at City, would JT have moved? Maybe he would have, Hmmmm.