BlueLion.

Fucking fed up of white and black away kits. Why not green? Why not red?

Another good game yesterday.

I think we need to take the situation into perspective. I think you may have misread my point: I am saying we should be content with a point. Right now, would we be disappointed with a point at Anfield, the Emirates, Old Trafford or the Etihad? I don't think so, going by our performances. And right now, you have to put Spurs up there with those teams. They are bang in form and could turn any side over right now, IMO. We need to build from the back. There is literally nothing in football that breeds more confidence than a clean sheet. It encourages the forwards who know the defence behind them is playing well. Things will click into place soon. This is the start of a season-changing run for us, and we'll need to look on this as a good point won, rather than two dropped.

Perspective. Something a great many of you lack. We're enduring our worst start to a season in twenty years, and you expect us to go away to a club on their record unbeaten streak in the Premier League and win, when we'd only won 40% of our matches prior to that? Two wins and a draw from three games - including two away from home - with three clean sheets, since the international break. When things are going badly, you need to rebuild, and to start from the back. No point scoring two in a game if you're conceding the same amount, or more. We've put together a decent little defensive run now, and that is the foundation to further success. Beat Bournemouth and Porto in consecutive home games and all of a sudden we have some real momentum.

Mourinho 1-0 DC19

£10m a year is a massive sum for a training kit. The next move for extra revenue is to rename the training ground... "The Yokohama Training Complex", for instance.

People are allowed to share their thoughts, of course, but having been on both sides of the 'divide', so to speak, it is very clear that the staff team get some uncalled for stick. They do a great job, and have done so for quite some time, in keeping this place. Not every decision they make will please everyone, but I for one would appreciate it if you could privately discuss this with staff members. I agree with Rmpr that a public announcement isn't the place for it.

You all care far too much about an internet forum. If you don't like a decision, PM a mod. That's what I'd do, rather than cause a commotion.

Fuck Opta. Bunch of statistics Nazis.

When does the current adidas deal expire? I can't be arsed checking.

You said yourself that an assist is if the final pass directly leads to the recipient scoring a goal. His pass led to an own goal. Hence the assist. Otherwise, what was the point in Kalou crossing the ball right onto Riise's head?

Plus against Swansea for the own goal and against Dynamo Kyiv for the Dragovic OG, too... those stats are horribly wrong.

Shit. Thankfully we'd still go through with that combination so all is well

Chelsea face a tense tussle with FC Porto on Matchday Six as qualification from UEFA Champions League Group G remains in the balance. Whilst the Blues were excellent in their 4-0 demolition of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv's victory in Porto means that things remains tight in Chelsea's group with just one game remaining. On Wednesday 9 December, the Blues host Porto whilst Maccabi travel to Ukraine. Here are the permutations of what might happen... If Chelsea beat Porto, regardless of what happens in Kyiv, the Blues will progress as group winners. If Porto beat Chelsea and Dynamo Kyiv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv, Chelsea will drop into the Europa League. If Porto beat Chelsea but Dynamo Kyiv fail to beat Maccabi Tel Aviv, Chelsea will go through in second place.If Chelsea draw with Porto and Dynamo Kyiv beat Maccabi Tel Aviv, Chelsea will go through in second place by virtue of Porto's superior head-to-head record against the Blues and their own superior head-to-head record against the Ukrainian side. If Chelsea draw with Porto and Dyanmo Kyiv fail to beat Maccabi Tel Aviv, Chelsea will go through in second place. In short, the only way Chelsea can go out is if they lose to Porto and Dynamo Kyiv also beat Maccabi Tel Aviv. Chelsea cannot go out if they avoid defeat against the Portuguese side, but the only way they can top the group is with three points on 9 December.

Chelsea eased to a comfortable victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv to maintain their hopes of progression to the Champions League knock-out rounds. Needing a win to ensure they remained in contention to qualify, the Blues went into the half-time break with both a goal and a man advantage as, after Gary Cahill reacted quickest after his own initial effort had been saved to smash home the rebound, former Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim saw red for a wild swipe at Diego Costa. Despite the home side resolutely bouncing back from that double blow and almost equalising through Eran Zahavi, Willian netted a trademark free-kick - his sixth dead-ball strike of the season - to put the game beyond the realistic ambitions of the hosts. Oscar then applied a layer of gloss to the scoreline when he tapped in from close range, whilst Kurt Zouma, on as a substitute for the injured John Terry, scored the fourth in stoppage time with a powerful header to guarantee the Blues a shot at progression to the last sixteen. Chelsea would have progressed on the night had Dynamo Kyiv failed to win in Porto, but with the Ukrainian side securing three points, it means there is now a three-way contest for progression from the group. Jose Mourinho's men are, at the very least, assured of a berth in the Europa League's round of 32, but the Stamford Bridge outfit will no doubt be eyeing up a spot in Europe's more prestigious tournament. The permutations for qualification are simple to grasp. With Kyiv at home to Maccabi on matchday six and therefore likely to add three points to their tally, a draw at Stamford Bridge between the Blues and Porto next month would result in a three-way tie at the top of the group. The Blues benefit from having a superior head-to-head record against the Ukrainian side, which is significant considering that three years ago, a similar situation led to the Blues being dumped out of the Champions League. A victory over the Portuguese side would simplify matters and guarantee qualification for Mourinho's side, whilst a defeat could have disastrous consequences. They may well be without their captain, however, as Terry was stretchered off in clear discomfort midway-through the second period. A more pressing and immediate concern is the skipper's availability for Sunday's London derby against in-form Tottenham Hotspur, but the result here will hopefully encourage the defending Premier League champions, who have made it two wins from two following the international break. Regardless of boasting over 65% possession in Tel Aviv, Chelsea were made to work hard for their opening goal, which came after Predrag Rajkovic had athletically tipped Cahill's header onto the frame of the goal. Showing great predatory instincts that a certain Diego Costa ought to take note of, the England vice-captain was first to the loose ball and headed home to make it 1-0. Chelsea's job on the night became a lot easier when Ben Haim, who exactly eight years ago was partnering Terry at the heart of the Blues' defence in a defeat of Derby County, inexplicably kicked out at Costa, earning him a straight red card. Yet any thoughts that that moment of madness would consign Maccabi to an inevitable defeat were quashed almost immediately after half-time as the home side showed commendable character to take the game to the visitors. Though Rajkovic had to excel himself to first turn aside Eden Hazard's well-struck effort, and then brilliantly deny Cesar Azpilicueta from close range, Zahavi broke away as produced an equally outstanding stop from Asmir Begovic, who fingertipped the striker's effort around the post. Acknowledging that warning shot, Chelsea quickly moved through the gears and eventually made the game safe with a quarter of an hour remaining, as Willian, who became the first player in Chelsea's history to score five direct free-kicks in one season, added one more to his tally to further increase his growing stock. Chelsea's clear player of the season - so far - this time deliciously whipped the ball over a stationary wall to make safe the three points. All that was left was for the Blues to apply a quickfire coup de grâce as Oscar made it 3-0 just minutes later, toeing home Baba Rahman's devilish delivery from the wing, whilst the Brazilian later turned provider for substitute Zouma, who rose highest to head home powerfully at the near post. A tense matchday six now awaits Mourinho and his charges....

Thanks, but it isn't mine

Not my article, it's a guest article, and it's hugely out of date. Nothing to do with me

A new guest article. The views are not my own.

Can this season get any worse for Chelsea? After the latest international break surely we'll be heading towards the top half and challenging for the European places shortly after. Progression from the Champions League group stage is looking good, and if successful, we'll have until February to get in form if we want to consider winning Europe's biggest prize. Domestically, the next set of fixtures are quite favourable to get us into a more respectable position, and the latest bookmaker offers are still favouring Chelsea for a top four finish this season. Here's a quick look at our next four Premier League games: Sunday 29 November: Tottenham Hotspur (away) This was a real turn up for the books on New Year's Day when Tottenham stunned us 5-3 at White Hart Lane. With the way the two teams are performing right now you wouldn't put it past a repeat or similar result. Three goals would be good for us actually - we've not looked too threatening in attack for much of the season, whilst Spurs have sured up their defensive line under Mauricio Pochettino after the opening third of the season. We're at Macabbi Tel-Aviv in the Champions League on the Tuesday beforehand, but Tottenham will be in action two days later, meaning they have much less time for recovery and preparation. They're in Azerbaijan for their Europa League game too - Pochettino has played a strong side in this competition this season so it will be interesting to see who he takes out there. Right now, I'd say be lucky to come away with anything from this game, but hopefully we'll be heading into it off of back-to-back victories. Saturday 5 December: Bournemouth (home) A full week's rest is followed by another one of the newly-promoted sides as struggling Bournemouth come to town in Saturday's evening kickoff. Eddie Howe's side are really struggling of late, particularly following long-term injuries to Callum Wilson, Max Gradel and Tyrone Mings. The Cherries are currently on a four-game losing streak in the league, having shipped 13 goals and only scored twice during this run. Losing 1-0 at home to Newcastle is about as bad as it can get right now. Their fixtures before coming to Stamford Bridge to start December are Swansea City away and Everton at home - they could be on a longer losing streak and in the relegation zone before they play us. I'm confident even now that this will be three points for the Blues. Monday 14 December: Leicester City (away) After the final group stage match in this season's Champions League, at home to FC Porto on the Wednesday, we have the weekend off before travelling up to Leicester City for Monday night football. Leicester City won't be in action midweek but by this game not being played on Saturday or Sunday there's little excuse for fatigue or lack of preparation time on our behalf. Hopefully by then Jamie Vardy will have stopped scoring and that our former boss, Claudio Ranieri, will have stopped winning. Right now, the Foxes are third in the table. They've got to travel to Newcastle, host Manchester United and then travel to Swansea City before the big showdown in mid-December. Saturday 19 December: Sunderland (home) If there's one fixture you want to guarantee three points right now, it's Sunderland. The Black Cats have been woeful, even since the arrival of Sam Allardyce, shipping six to Everton, as well as defeats to West Brom and Southampton. Sunderland's defence is woeful so surely this will be a game that Eden Hazard, Diego Cost and co will turn it on; our final match before Christmas. We've got some very favouable home matches coming up - Norwich City, Bournemouth, Sunderland and even Watford on Boxing Day. That simply has to 12 points from 12 and a top half standing before we travel to Manchester United on Monday 28 December.

(Look at all the armchair moderators you lot could cause arguments in a padded cell). Back on topic: still Costa. He#'s just out of form. He has been for 11 months, though, which worries me.

Costa is useless right now.

Chelsea transfer news: West Brom's £20m Saido Berahino added to Stamford Bridge transfer targets Exclusive: England U21 striker on Chelsea shortlist as January replacement for Radamel Falcao and has advantage of home-grown status http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/chelsea/12002046/Chelsea-transfer-news-West-Broms-20m-Saido-Berahino-added-to-Stamford-Bridge-transfer-targets.html

I'm not a 'Mou hardcore defendant' but I do back our manager. However I maintain CL>PL,

Hate the material on the sleeves. Will adidas ever make a simple kit? 100X prefer this season's. Also, Yokohama... what about "Tyres"? And why is our badge white?

For point three, I don't give a shit as long as we get the result. I'd rather play shit at Anfield and scrape a 1-1, than play nicey nicey football and get beaten.