MetsajCFC

Good result for Madrid and Mourinho but what a dirty game - lots of dives, foul plays and card fishings

That's harsh.. we've got Mata who has bailed us out so many times. But he can only do so much, he is a human. We've been playing so many games (most in Europe if i remember correctly) that it's no wonder that players are tired. This one goes down to the board, they knew what we were facing this season but decided to shut their eyes

As you know I've been quite conservative when it comes to sacking managers but things have gone so far that it's literally a situation where anyone would have a positive effect on the team, even if they are inferior knowledge

Benitez has to go, it's clear as day now. But he can't be blamed for 100% of it. Lots has to do with the players not turning up. Ivanovic and Lampard we're worst on the pitch today. Cahill, Hazard and Cech were solid. It's funny but it's not the strikers that should be our transfer priority come summer, it's the midfield. Lampard, Mikel and Ramires not good enough. Ramires is good going forward at times but too sloppy mostly. Mikel defensively solid most of the time but if he does make a mistake it's a big one. Although Mikel did give us stability today, we fell apart if Mikel was subbed for Torres. (which is understandable subsitution) I'm sorry but Lampard today isn't what he used to be. He seems to be more focused on getting the 203 goals for himself than he is of the club's welfare (just look at the optimistic shots from 40 yards out) but today he was below par for even a 35 year old. Not blaming him for penalty miss, shit happens. Hope he gets his 203 tally but for me, it's his time to bow out. We need new CMFs and DMFs to help Mata, Hazard, Ba and so on. Benat? Capoue? Cabaye? Modric? Fellaini? Players like that. City were better, well done to them. Upwards and onwards. Come on Chelsea!! Cahill MOTM

It wasn't a bad pet, it was a GREAT save, get those two right... get behind the team not come across like twats saying "LOL I KNEW IT" "LOL POOR LAMPS", we've been doing alright given our problems on and off the pitch...

They're playing home, it's normal they dominate possession. Stop whining

Di Maria is a very good footballer but he is so dumb, got booked 2x for ball keeping and blocking of a free kick in 10 seconds, red carded. Well done to the referee, showed who is in charge

Ba/Lukaku/Feruz vs Tevez/Dzeko/Agüero vs Van Persie/Hernandez/Rooney/Welbeck vs Sturridge/Suarez/Borini vs Benzema/Higuain/Ronaldo vs Messi,Villa,Sanchez,Pedro vs Gomez,Mandzukic(they've also got Müller, Robben, Ribery, Kroos) Our strikeforce would only be comparable to Liverpool's IF EVEN THAT. Going into the new season with those three is like shooting yourself into the foot before entering a marathon. They're class act but at the ages of 17 and 19 they aren't there yet, and rightly so. We will need to and I'm 90% sure we'll go for a striker come the transfer window

Mikel hasn't played for Chelsea for a long time, he needs the minutes to shift back in. Oscar on the other hand has played 48 matches for us already this season (incl. friendlies and all that) which is alot for a 21 year old. And Oscar isn't a CMF or DMF as many want him to be. He is an attacking midfielder, his natural position is where Mata plays. Not on the wing nor double pivot.

They've also made weird transfer decisions, which are no way connected to Rafa Benitez. For example selling Eto'o and having contractual bust up with Sneijder. Signing unproven talent, can't expect them to be what they were with the squad they've got.

What's wrong with that? He gets out of the way into the more central aera in case of keeper's parry or cross into the box

Very right

Not sure they're appreciating the game they're witnessing at the moment either way

I'd be alright if we drop out of Europa League, can be two headed sword given our squad and league position. Getting top four and perhaps FA Cup should be our priorities

Good decision to rest players. With all the respect to Sparta Prague, we should be able to beat them while playing with rotated squad, especially if we're playing at home. No excuses. Got to stay sharp for sunday's game against City

Well played to AC Milan, on paper their team is nowhere near Barca's but there you go. First goal 100% handball (Montolivo's shot hit Zapata's hand) but all I could think of was "how does it feel Barcelona?" Second goal nice team play

The three-time World Cup winner has launched a stinging attack on his compatriot, accusing him of underperforming for his country and being too concerned with his own image Brazil and Santos legend Pele has criticised Neymar and says he is nothing more than an "ordinary player" for the national side. The 21-year-old striker has been compared to his legendary compatriot, but the 72-year-old has revealed his belief that Neymar is overrated and a single-minded attitude. "For the national team, he's just an ordinary player," Pele told O Estado de Sao Paulo. "He's got a huge responsibility and his greatest concern is to change his style, change his haircut. "Every match we have outside the country, he doesn't perform well. Everyone thinks he's supposed to be the answer to every problem we have in the national team [but] Neymar is not ready for that much weight, he can't do it." Pele then added his belief that Neymar's disappointing displays for Brazil, in comparison to those with Santos, where he has won the Copa Libertadores, are down to a lack of exposure to European tactics. "He doesn't play in a foreign country, and European football is very different from what we play here in South America," he continued. "He wants to get the ball, dribble, use his skills [but] he needs to leave the ball a little, play for the team. "He's very inexperienced internationally. Barcelona would be the ideal place for him [but] I don't think he will leave because Santos still need him."

Is there a catch in the offer for VIP status try-out for 1 month for 0.1 eur? Like does it automatically make you subscribed for the following months aswell etc? Or is it as it seems - tryout for 1 month? Wouldn't hurt

I got two players around 4-5mil but not that fussed about the squad evaluation. Main thing is that the squad has enough depth to play various formations and are future proof (not having to re-build the squad every season because older players lose skill/retire) Your squad is more than enough for League Two, you're good to go

Give the game some time, especially if you get to Premier League. Worth it. All the banter, mind games, drama, season end where 3-4 teams are seperated by 2-3 points... good fun and takes 10 minutes per game tactic. When I started I took 1-2 old high skill but cheap players to every position (defence, midfield, GK and attack) and combine them with your 20-24 year olds (skills 4-6), play that balanced side and you'll have no problem getting up their skill (keep DV (development value) over 10, but even that doesn't assure getting +1 skill in the end of the season) and climbing the league ladder. I only use training when a player returns from injury and I need him to full power quick or before big games to boost my defence or attack. I play Blue Ultras in the Premier League. Feel free to ask when you've got some questions and even a friendly if I play the two I've got planned already (can't have more then 2 planned friendlies)

Terry isn't the player he was couple of seasons back. Over the past couple of seasons he has been in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. For having affairs, losing England's captain position, injuries, bust up with AVB, Rafa and almost costing us the Champions League with getting himself sent off in a silly position (vs A. Sanchez) He is a great player no doubt but all of this takes its toll. He has to get used to being on the bench, so does soon to be 35 year old Lampard

Porto (2002–2004)Primeira Liga (2): 2002–03, 2003–04Taça de Portugal (1): 2002–03Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira (1): 2003UEFA Champions League (1): 2003–04UEFA Cup (1): 2002–03 Chelsea (2004–2007)Premier League (2): 2004–05, 2005–06FA Cup (1): 2006–07Football League Cup (2): 2004–05, 2006–07FA Community Shield (1): 2005 Internazionale (2008–2010)Serie A (2): 2008–09, 2009–10Coppa Italia (1): 2009–10Supercoppa Italiana (1): 2008UEFA Champions League (1): 2009–10 Real Madrid (2010–present)La Liga (1): 2011–12Copa del Rey (1): 2010–11Supercopa de España (1): 2012You don't win all that just because you give good half time speeches. He is a titan of a manager. One of the best if not the best out there.

I get it. Torres has to go, Benitez has to go but judging from posts (not yours directly) people think getting Cavani and Mourinho will automatically make us play like Barcelona. Ain't going to happen. Our problems run deeper than that.

Your hate for them is blind. But I'll let you in on a secret, they're not the only problems in the squad and reason why we play rubbish football.

What a boring game