BlueLion.

I've given up, probably gonna do some homework during the second half tbh.

Lead of two points now.

WANK, FUCKING WANK.

Got a gut feeling we aren't going to win today. Hope I'm wrong.

Erm... thanks...

I know we're good but playing with nine is a piss-take surely?

Getting a bit pissed off with the continuous ignorance of some people at the moment. I have no problem with established members posting links to their sites, let me make that clear! But seeing people come on, make two posts advertising their site and then fuck off is just plain rude! So if you could report posts containing links to other sites, please report them to the Staff. Cheers guys, KTBFFH.

Agreed. Its going to be hard for Ancelotti to drop him or Alex should he wish to use Bosingwa.

With Malouda and Yuri in the team, if Drogba takes any corners I'll run onto the pitch and slap him.

The Samsung/Adidas move was an absolute masterstroke by Kenyon. The amount of revenue generated by Samsung's sponsorship, and our having one of the Big Two sports brands in Adidas, was a real coup and some excellent work by everyone's favourite ex-United scumbag.

TOTTENHAM'S Gareth Bale is to become the star attraction in a Californian zoo, it was confirmed last night. He can also balance it on his nose The adult male wing-back will be gradually introduced to his new teammates over the summer, which may include David Beckham if funding for a new breeding program is approved. Keepers in San Diego hope that Bale settles in quicker than at Tottenham, where Harry Redknapp had to live with the creature's family of mixed Welsh for over six months before eventually gaining their trust. The Spurs manager said: "It will be a shame to lose him but he's already started swinging on the Crouch and flinging his poop at supporters in a bid to display his dominance. "He's a magnificent specimen and the last thing we want to see is him ending out his days at White Hart Lane rocking back and forth and masturbating with a forlorn expression on his once noble face. Nobody wants another David Ginola on their hands." Bale came to the world's attention after savaging Inter Milan's Maicon so badly that the right-back later had to be destroyed. Redknapp initially said that he had no intention of selling the club's most popular exhibit since Ricky & Ossie, Tottenham's famous pair of novelty Argentinians, in the late 1970s. But he was eventually convinced that, given the endangered status of Welsh footballers, Bale was better off in San Diego as they were currently negotiating access to a Zeta Jones. Redknapp said: "There's only three decent Welsh left in captivity, and with Giggs too old and Bellamy too repulsive to find a breeding partner we have to do what's right for footballing conservation if we ever want to recapture the days when the Big Nosed Rush stood patiently on goal lines across the whole of England." http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/sport/sport-headlines/gareth-bale-sold-to-san-diego-zoo-201011043222/

Welcome to the best CFC community online! My name is Alex, I run the prediction league and am one of the most frequent article writers on here. You'll also have probably noticed I'm an Admin, along with Steve. There are three other Admins as well - Jim (the site owner), Oxfordblues and Stamford. Welcome along!

Gerrard won't be noticeable if Essien plays.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/chelsea/9157264.stm

We simply will not lose at home to Zilina after they lost 7-0 at home to Marseille

Nasri or Hernandez will win.

Delighted for Josh if true, I hope this isn't merely hearsay.

I wouldn't worry about it, Spurs fans won't be the only envious ones when we win the Double again this year.

Bran for the Golden Boot...

The second half performance was delightful and I enjoyed it hugely. Anelka was simply magnificent.

Bosingwa has been ill with a virus so I'd put your money on Ivanovic being at right-back on Sunday.

Chelsea vs Fulham 10 November 2010, 1945 KO - EPL, Stamford Bridge MATCH CHAT HERE

Chelsea 4-1 Spartak Moscow Wednesday 3 November 2010, Stamford Bridge Nicolas Anelka netted whilst Branislav Ivanovic scored a brace as Chelsea secured progression to the Champions League knockout rounds in style with an emphatic rout of Russian side Spartak Moscow. Though they had been somewhat disappointing in a dour first half, Carlo Ancelotti's side were exciting and entertaining after the interval and recorded an early breakthrough when Nicolas Anelka showed great composure to slot home his tenth goal of the season. Didier Drogba then coolly scored from the penalty spot before Ivanovic continued his goalscoring exploits at Ewood Park with two goals sandwiched either side of a late Spartak consolation. Chelsea were good value for their lead come the final whistle; their second half showing had been amongst their most entertaining performances seen at Stamford Bridge in recent times, and the Blues now qualify for the next round with two games yet to play. Chelsea are all-but-guaranteed top spot in the group as only two defeats and a catastrophic swing of goal difference would deny the Blues a supposedly more favourable draw in the round of sixteen. With the impending visit to Liverpool looming ever closer, Ancelotti took the opportunity to rest a handful of key players, though both Florent Malouda and Michael Essien were nursing minor knocks. Captain John Terry watched on from a youthful bench, whilst Paulo Ferreira, Salomon Kalou and Ramires came into the side that came from behind at Ewood Park. Spartak were boosted by the return of influential playmaker and skipper Alex, and it was the Brazilian midfielder who instigated a promising start by the visitors. Beaten eventually quite comfortably in the reverse fixture, the Russian outfit had been criticised for showing Chelsea too much respect in Moscow, but perhaps the opposite was more accurate on this occasion as the travelling supporters were treated to a confident start by their side. Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady first bent an effort wide of the post before the in-form Petr Cech saw his palms warmed by a decent strike from distance by Alex. At the other end, Chelsea's prolific striker Anelka demonstrated his confidence and quality when he cut inside and sent a swerving effort narrowly wide of the post, whilst both Drogba and Chelsea's very own Alex were guilt of miskicks as a clever Yuri Zhirkov free-kick created a chance for his marauding team mates. Drogba then headed an effort over from another Zhirkov delivery as Chelsea searched for an elusive opener. Spartak goalkeeper Dykan then saved well from an angled Drogba drive, but Chelsea's performance was lacklustre and insipid; lacking the guile gifted to them by Florent Malouda, Michael Essien's drive and determination and Frank Lampard's incisive midfield play, Chelsea were being contained effectively by their opponents. The build-up play was largely laboured but rather frustratingly, the Blues would sporadically loosen their shackles and carve the opposition open; but just to prove a point, Ashley Cole was guilty of a poor final ball after strong work down the left by the influential Zhirkov. The difference between Chelsea's first half performance and their showing after the half-time break was perhaps best demonstrated by two passages of play two minutes either side of the interval. With 43 minutes played, Ivanovic's flick-on from Zhirkov's corner found Alex, but the Brazilian could only hit the ball over the bar with his shin from two yards out. Conversely, Nicolas Anelka's finish on 47 from an acute angle was testament to the Blues' quality and capability to shift through the gears with minimal effort. Anelka's finish was one of great composure; despite being closed down by the goalkeeper, he found himself lash the ball into the top corner after a clever give-and-go with Salomon Kalou, who like the Frenchman was enjoying an excellent performance either side of Drogba. With Chelsea having finally produced the opening goal, the home side were suddenly buoyed with renewed attacking vigour and set about extending their lead. It was a wait of barely fifteen minutes for Chelsea's impatient supporters, and it was Drogba's first goal in a month and his seventh of the season as he lethally dispatched a penalty kick awarded for a foul on the Chelsea stand-in skipper on 62 minutes. Ancelotti's side were in cruise control without having played at their imperious best, but this was nonetheless a competent and impressive display from his injury-stricken team. John Mikel Obi, another player who has seen a recent resurgence in form and confidence, soon made way for young starlet Joshua McEachran, but not before Branislav Ivanovic added to his late winner at Ewood Park with a trademark downward header. The Serb had threatened to add to his two Champions League goals - scored in historic fashion at Anfield in 2009 - proving to be a thorn in the side of the Spartak defence at set-pieces over both fixtures, he made no mistake from 8 yards as he bulleted home his fifth Chelsea goal with aplomb. Drogba had delivered the ball from out wide after a foul on Zhirkov, and the pair celebrated Chelsea's progression to the last sixteen in front of their adoring supporters. With qualification guaranteed, Ancelotti was in no mood to gamble on the fitness of his star strikers; both Anelka and Drogba were withdrawn after excellent performances up front. Gael Kakuta and Daniel Sturridge entered the fray and the duo had an immediate impact by nearly crafting the fourth; Kakuta's cross found Sturridge but the England under 21 international could only flick wide of the post. Kalou then missed a sitter when a fortunate ricochet came his way, whilst Ramires was then guilty of passing up a glorious account to open his Chelsea account when his side-footed effort was blocked on the line by a covering defender. Sandwiched in between those two opportunities came the first goal conceded at Stamford Bridge by Petr Cech since March - a run of 956 minutes of exceptional goalkeeping was ended when Bazhenov slid home a late consolation. Cech had no time to feel aggrieved at the goal, though he was keen to voice an argument of offside against the Spartak midfielder; something supported by video replays which suggested the Czech certainly had a claim. Chelsea went straight up the other end and pinball in the box saw Ivanovic smash home the fourth in emphatic style. At the other end, Spartak's search for further consolation was declined when Cech made another excellent save - testament to his good form at the moment - but with a mere point needed from the final two group games needed to secure top spot, Chelsea are sitting very pretty right now. ___________________________________________________________________ Chelsea (4-3-3): Cech; Ferreira, Alex, Ivanovic, Cole; Ramires, Mikel (McEachran 68), Zhirkov; Kalou, Drogba (Sturridge 75), Anelka (Kakuta 75) Spartak (4-5-1): Dykan; Ivanov, Pareja, Suchy, Makeev; Ibson, Sheshukov (Drincic 65); McGeady (Bazhenov 79, Alex (Kozlov 68), Kombarov; Welliton. The TalkChelsea.net Man of the Match was Chelsea's number 39, Nicolas Anelka

The atmosphere went when tickets for the Shed went up to £50. Corporate cunts.

Yawn. 'Slow-burner' would be an apt choice of description.