BlueLion.

I'm quite aware of what Roman Abramovich did for this club, thanks. He ought to be aware that his CEO is taking the piss.

Haven't a clue who he is.

Very good mate. Just sorted out the grammar, but excellent work nonetheless!

Yep, plus Carlo likes his 'experienced' players, doesn't he? I've heard we're trying to sign Franco Baresi and Bobby Charlton, but that being said those rumours were on Goal.com

That's a fair point mate. But I still think it's taking advantage of the supporters! For many people this is their one chance each year to come to the Bridge to see the players.

Same old Arsenal, always injured.

Shit xD haha, that credit card's wrong anyway, they'd have had fun trying to buy tickets... thanks anyway

I used to have a link that let you bypass the 'queue' Steve, I'll try and get it. That should work Log in about 6:30 am British time, and then at 7 when they go on sale, use that link. You might want to play it safe as this is an away game and there are less tickets if the plan goes awry, but its usually a safe gamble. I used to do it all the time But that being said, its probably best just to wait in the queue

Good lad

Okay, as far as I'm concerned this is a dead thread. If there any developments, PM myself or another Mod and it will be re-opened. Until then this topic is CLOSED.

Tests you as a goalkeeper as well, I saved two penalties last night! (one with my face, which doesn't help my good looks ) Ramires is a super signing in my opinion. His versatility will really compliment our midfield. The great thing is, he is like Essien in terms of his reputation - when Essien joined us from Lyon he didn't have the biggest of reputations because he was 'only' playing in France. Much is the same for Ramires, a lot of rival fans (and just as many Chelsea supporters) don't know how good this kid is. When you come to a big club like Chelsea there is a lot of pressure, but I expect Ramires to be underestimated by a lot of teams this year.

Not even heard anything about one this year to be honest.

I don't see why it should be, they always seem to replicate what's on main news sites anyway.

For those people who are considering doing this, I've bought a ticket for Milan in the past and he's very prompt with his payment!

I was playing five a side last night and there was a bloke wearing Ramires 7 in the home kit, looks sexy

Kalou's a great impact sub in my opinion, his pace is excellent and he doesn't have a bad goalscoring record. The only way Ramires will start is if Lampard is not fit - even then I can see Yossi starting ahead of him.

Anelka gets 18 months... Domenech gets the chop:

Superb

Capello's so narrow-minded it makes a mockery of his own tactical abilities. He might as well make Gerrard full-time captain because Terry will never be given it again, and Ferdinand is quite simply shit.

Hha, thanks. Fancy doing an Essien one? I'm planning on doing Cole, then we've got the 'spine' of the team done.

John Terry was one described as ‘a man’s man’ by close friend and Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard. No truer words have been spoken. Even as he sat on the rain-drenched turf of the Luzhniki Stadium, crying over what might have been on that fateful May evening in the Russian capital; John Terry was still loved and appreciated by Chelsea supporters across the world. One slip had cost his team Champions League glory – but all Chelsea fans know that one slip was negligible compared to the amount of last-ditch blocks, brave tackles and heroic clearances their number 26 had made. If anything, that Champions League final probably endeared him even more to Chelsea fans. Terry shed blood, sweat and tears that night. His desire and commitment to the cause was infallible. His incredible headed block of Ryan Giggs’ effort was reminiscent of the great Bobby Moore. John Terry will go down as the Chelsea legend of his generation – and probably one of the club’s greatest players of all-time, along with the likes of Zola, Osgood and Lampard. Terry’s 15-year affinity with Chelsea began in 1995 when he joined the club as a youth player, aged just 15. Having left West Ham’s prestigious academy, the move to Chelsea was a dream one. He made his début in 1998 and made six appearances over the course of the season. A brief loan spell at Nottingham Forest followed, and it was in the 2001/02 campaign that Terry began to make a name for himself as a top defender. It has to be noted, however, that the player was almost sold to Forest following his loan spell! Chelsea were prepared to sell, but Terry wanted to remain with the club. Terry’s attachment to Chelsea FC was evident. Forming a solid partnership with World Cup winning captain Marcel Desailly, Terry made nearly 50 appearances that season as the Blues made it all the way to the FA Cup final, with Terry scoring in the semi-final. Illness prevented him from starting, and even a brave second half performance from the young defender could not prevent Arsenal from lifting the trophy. That same season, Terry captained the team for the first time – little did anyone know a captain, a leader, a legend had been born. Throughout the 2002/03 and 2003/04 seasons, the Chelsea backline was hampered by niggling injuries. Desailly was often injured, and Terry was left to captain the team, playing alongside the reliable William Gallas. A second formidable partnership had been formed, but despite the Frenchman’s defensive prowess, it was Terry who maintained his place when Desailly returned from injury. Desailly retired and with the arrival of José Mourinho and big names being linked to the club – not least £19.85 million Ricardo Carvalho – Terry was fearful for his place in the team. However Mourinho made Terry his captain, and the following season Terry’s transformation from young prospect to the world’s best was complete. Basking in the glory of a Premier League and Carling Cup double, the Chelsea captain scored crucial goals throughout the season, including a fabulous run of goal-scoring form in the Champions League. But no more famous was his header against Barcelona to win Chelsea the tie against the Spanish giants and set up a mouth-watering quarter-final with Bayern Munchen. Terry was voted Premier League Player of the Year for his astounding consistency, and was also part of the FIFPro World XI team – a feat he would repeat in the next four seasons. Terry continued his heroics the following season as Chelsea defended their Premier League title. Terry scored goals in successive 1-0 wins over Middlesbrough and Wigan at Stamford Bridge in December as the Champions ground out result after result, though further Champions League heartache and FA Cup woe would follow against Barcelona and Liverpool respectively. A personally satisfying World Cup campaign which saw Terry come to England’s rescue on more than one occasion only enhanced the Chelsea skipper’s stock, and it was no surprise he was given the England armband the following season when Steve McClaren was appointed manager. The 2006/07 season was an injury-blighted campaign but the Blues nonetheless completed a Cup double with victory in the Carling Cup in February, and in the first FA Cup final at the newly-opened Wembley Stadium. Terry underwent an operation on his lower back and missed nearly three months of the season – but not before he had opened Chelsea’s Premier League season with the opening goal in a 3-0 win over Manchester City, and played the last ten minutes in goal after injuries to Petr Cech and Carlo Cudicini at Reading. He returned from injury in time for Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Porto, and also for the Carling Cup final, where he suffered injuries in both games. An ankle injury in Portugal was compounded with a severe concussion when he was knocked unconscious by a flailing boot from Abou Diaby. Terry had swallowed his tongue and would probably have died but for the intervention of Arsenal’s physiotherapist of twenty years Gary Lewin, who restored the dazed Chelsea captain back to consciousness. He was taken to hospital but checked himself out to celebrate with his teammates – true commitment! The 2007/08 campaign was one of immense disappointment for the Blues. Having lost the Community Shield and the Carling Cup earlier in the season, they were denied the Premier League on the final day of the season against Bolton, a game in which Terry suffered a dislocated elbow. Days later the Blues were participating in the Champions League final, and only the width of the post stopped Terry from being the first Chelsea captain to lift the iconic trophy. Champions League woe was becoming a common aspect of the Chelsea captain’s career. Terry led the Blues to FA Cup glory in 2009 after another disappointing Champions League exit and more Premier Leaguer disappointment, but the following season saw the Chelsea skipper back to his best as the season came to a close. Blighted by rumours and newspaper headlines, Terry was stripped of the England captaincy and became public enemy number one across the country. This was not the first time Terry had been in the wrong – memories of his wrong-doings as a young man, such as blasting American tourists in the wake of 9/11 were quickly reproduced by the media in an attempt to crush the man’s reputation. Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti stood by his captain, and it was the Italian’s faith in his skipper that saw him return to his best. Though he had began the season in fine form, and even scored the goal that looked to have put one hand on the title even by November (the winner in Chelsea’s 1-0 victory over Manchester United), by December he was shaking and a series of poor performances was only saved by the goalscoring form of the Blues’ attack. However Terry scored a vital goal in a 2-1 win at Burnley to preserve their Premier League lead and a goal in the FA Cup quarter final game against Stoke saw the Chelsea captain back to his best, as his side kept six clean sheets in seven games at the tail end of the 2009/10 season. Terry won his fourth FA Cup winner’s medal and his third Premier League title as Chelsea completed the first domestic double in their history. More of the same from the greatest captain in Chelsea’s history in 2010/11 would be most welcome.

Superb work Steve, I can tell you spent so much time on it! If we can get profiles done for the most important players, ie. Terry, Cole, Essien and so on, we can get smaller bios done for everyone else.

Meh, heard similar stories about Abramovich buying other sports clubs and franchises, nothing's come to fruition though.

I don't think if he quite achieved legend status but a fabulous servant to the club and a genuine footballing superstar. He achieved as much for this club off the field as he on it - his shirt made is millions, he was a fantastic signing from a marketing point of view. But his contribution was usually faultless, a genuine and honest footballer whose experience and versatility will be missed.

Well you'll have to wait, we'll be playing in black on Saturday.