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Good move for Guus, he's knows russian football very well. It would've been a nightmare if he signed for tottenham. Good Luck Guus.

I really hope so mate. t would be a refreshing change to have the club's long time interests prioritized.

John will probably be out too. Andre said he will play either Birmingham or Napoli. Team news:

Actually I believe the original interview is with the daily telegraph. Anyway, its much more reliable when it has actual quotes rather than "anonymous information from insiders".

I would honestly be shitting myself if I was him in that photo.

Drogba backs AVB: http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story/_/id/1023027/didier-drogba-defends-chelsea-boss-andre-villas-boas?cc=4716

I love how he tries to blame someone else . I'm not at all worried about those kind of mistakes from him, I think they go away with expirience.

^^ I'm hoping the return of Ramires and DD is inspirational enough for the squad to take us to the quarter finals.

I think it was just a misunderstanding. Warnnie seems to have misunderstood Henrique's original post as a support for AVB and Henrique assumed Warnie was attacking him. It's not worth all this fuss, please let it go guys...

I think the boost of beating a team like Napoli and getting to the CL quarter finals is much more beneficial to the team than playing a couple of matches less. That being said, in the last couple of years, we have turned our season around only after being knocked out of the CL. ( in the double season we were behind manu when we got knocked out and last year we were in fifth )

I am trying to be optimistic and assume that this is due to the possibility of us signing a couple of world-class wingers in the summer.

I just hope it's this type of cleavage:

Looks like DD is heading for China in the summer: http://www.goal.com/en/news/9/england/2012/02/16/2910220/anelka-hopeful-drogba-will-join-him-at-shanghai-shenhua I expect Kalou and Malouda to leave as well whereas bos is probably staying at the club until he force Chelsea supporters into mass suicide. I cannot believe I'm actually saying this, but Lamps has to go if he does not accept a lesser role and a wage cut. We need at least 5 new players in the summer. I hope Roman has his checkbook ready.

This just made my day He probably should be rested on Saturday (even better if he comes on as a sub last 20-30 mins), we really need him in Italy. I hope his and Drogba's return give a much needed boost to the team.

Zambia hero Sunzu dreaming of Chelsea move: http://af.reuters.com/article/drcNews/idAFL4E8DG4OE20120216?rpc=401&feedType=RSS&feedName=drcNews&rpc=401 I have honestly only watched him in the ACoN final where he managed to make a fool of Gervinho a few times ( not exactly a hard feat, I know ). This probably won't happen, but I would rather have a player with this attitude over one who takes over two weeks to negotiate personal terms.

The way they've been acting, 6 year-olds are too mature for them.. A positive article for a change: AVB boasts Abramovich trust http://www.loughboroughecho.net/loughborough-sport/uk-sport/2012/02/16/avb-boasts-trust-of-abramovich-73871-30346085/

Did you catch his conference? How did he answer the questions about the players backing?

I think that the only think you can always expect from Roman is that he always wants results, which is why I'm sure the owner's patience is running thin with the Spaniard.

I missed his press conference but it looks like he more or less confirmed the row with the players: http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2012/02/16/2909804/andre-villas-boas-claims-he-doesnt-need-support-of-his http://msn.foxsports.com/foxsoccer/premierleague/story/andre-villas-boas-not-all-chelsea-players-supportive-021612

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We need someone to score them as well. Fernando is not that guy, not any more. The longer we try to deny that the more the club will suffer. His departure in the summer is eminent in my opinion, he has missed his chances.

Atkinson named as ref for the match.

http://thisisfutbol....all-next-season :lol: