Gianfranco_Z

Manure leading Pompy at the break. Lucky seeing as they were pretty abysmal before the goal. Hopefully Pompy can come out and have a go in the 2nd half Portsmouth 0-1 Man Utd (h/t) Edit: 0-1 Full time. Manure just controlled the play really after the half time interval, portsmouth never really threatned.

I think 2-0, Spuds will probably rise to the ocassion and actually start playing, but after the performance at Wigan I think we'll be alright with putting a couple away and dominating the game.

I would definately put Ashton ahead of Crouch Defoe and Owen otherwise it's pretty spot on.

Wasnt easy on the eyes but every team are going to have games like this, I mean Arsenal had theirs yesterday and lost 1-0, We picked up the three points today, highlights the bridge in quality i.e. One Magic Free Kick.

Yeah, not really funny unless you're like 11.

So now we have, Anelka, Didier and Di Santo... is that enough? unless we kind of use Robinho(if purchased) as a second striker kind of player? Sad, Sheva you were the guy who was supposed to set the premiership alight, i'm sad it didnt work out, you frustated the shit out of me sometimes, but I could never question your hard work and comitment, I hope it works out for you back at Milan!

I dont think there will be a problem in that respect, Scolari was the person who made him who he is today and I think under Scolari, a manager who knows him, he will do brilliantly. I think had Shevchenko come back to a former Gaffer similar to what Scolari did for Robinho then he would have done ok too.

I think they've realised what a waste of space Ben-Haim is next to Micah Richards. Good Signing though!

Hmm, might happen just before the end of the window, still not convinced though.

Fucking England... why do I care so much?!

That's that then?

games getting softer We want Killer tackles that send the likes of ronaldo into the advertising boards! It's a mans game for christs sake.

so happy. cant wait for the spurs game "Chelsea and england captain... number 26... JOHN TERRY!"

It's been confirmed, JT is england captain. Press Confrence on now SSN.

IT'S JT

I just think with the formation we're going to play with presumably, Ballack Lampard Deco Essien/Mikel Joe and one up front, I think Joe Cole would be the sacrifice in that to make way for Robinho which is what I dont want to see.

Welcome to the family Stick around it's great

If Robinho is bought then i'm afraid that Joe Cole will be frozen out. Keep J. Cole, No to Robinho

Chelsea Player of the Year: Deco Premiership Player of the Year: Deco Chelsea Top Scorer: Drogba Premier League Top Scorer: Drogba Premier League Winner: Chelsea FA Cup Winner: Chelsea Champions League Winner: Chelsea Carling Cup Winner: Villa Surprise* Team of the Season: Villa Surprise* Chelsea Player of the Season: Mikel Surprise* Premiership Player of the Season: Nasri

I reckon 2-0, Steve Bruce will reckon he has to give us a bit of a rough ride, not sure how much that will affect us, But i'm sure they'll try a bit harder than Portsmouth, Still though, confidence must be sky high with us, cant see anything but a win for us

Maybe he wanted to stay for the first game or something, as German season hasnt started... Conspiracy theory #2! His name was on the team for back of the programme Dun Dun Duuun!

I hope Essien keeps #5... that's just... him!

DECO I LOVE YOU! Aweeesome

Yes!!! Me and my dad always got frustated when we could break and cech could just roll the ball out to A fullback, but delayed and kicked down the field for us to loose posession. Today it made a difference and I'm glad Scolari picked up on it.