BlueLion.

In my opinion, we can't leave the Bridge. It has been our home for 103 years and I hope it shall be for many more. If you want my opinion, I say we should knock down the hotel at the back of the Shed - that way we can increase the Shed to have a third tier, which would add another 5,000 seats, roughly.

I don't think Mineiro is on our Champions League roster, however.

From what little I have seen of him in the past, he is certainly a solid player and a decent option. I don't think we should drop Mikel, he is in a development stage and his confidence is sky-high at the moment. Every player has the off day - his was against Roma but has been otherwise faultless this year.

I listened to the game intently on the radio yesterday afternoon, before watching the highlights. Watched the full 90 minutes this morning and I was very impressed by the team. Robinson was brilliant yesterday and without him - as Blackburn should have been - we could easily be celebrating another 5-0 away win. As it happens, I'm very content with 2-0 as it was a difficult game in tough conditions but the Blues were excellent, especially Anelka, Terry, Lampard and Cech My match report - http://www.talkchelsea.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=3006

Aguero would cost us an absolute fortunate. So would Benzema. Should have gone for them 3 years ago.

Don't want him, to be honest. I can't judge him on his first season because he has yet to settle, but with that being said, he hasn't made the impact a lot of people expected. Can stay at Citeh.

The fact is we don't have a world class winger. Joe Cole is absolutely brilliant in my eyes but his name isn't flashing in lights like Ronaldo, Messi, Ribery or even Robinho. We need someone with that spark, but we've had this conversation at least 10 times this season alone.

Its true. On SSN yesterday. offering them crime prevention advice LMFAO

And this will be the 1000th time we see him face a 20 pence fine as well.

I'd either keep it, or return it to the club. I don't think I'd sell it though. Unless I REALLY needed to.

You been watching the same Chelsea as me this season? Malouda has been more productive than Joe Cole in my eyes. Scored more goals and has more assists.

Malouda's been inconsistent to say the least, but he's been much better than last year. Joe's been nothing special either, although he has been injured just when he starts showing form.

Allez les Lyonnais Del Piero was amazing last night, as ever.

Michael Essien won't be playing as a DM again unless Mikel is unfit. He's made that position his own.

The media have manipulated his words and anchored a different meaning to the story, as ever.

AS Roma 3 - 1 Chelsea F.C. November 4 2008, UEFA Champions League, Stadio Olimpico, Rome Mirko Vucinic scored a brilliant brace as an under-pressure Roma side toppled Chelsea. The Blues, buoyed by a 3-0 victory at Hull and then a 5-0 demolition of Sunderland at Stamford Bridge, were outclassed by a passionate performance from the hosts, who had endured a terrible start to the season. An early goal scored by former Chelsea defender Christian Panucci put Roma ahead at the interval, before a quick fire brace at the start of the second period from Vucinic effectively sealed the win. John Terry netted a late consolation for the Blues, but a second yellow card for midfield maestro Deco meant that Chelsea's lead at the top of Group A is reduced to just a single point - but a win against Bordeaux will still see them qualify. With Ashley Cole out for up to two weeks, Wayne Bridge stepped in at full-back in what was an otherwise-unchanged starting eleven for Scolari's in-form side. Roma welcomed back inspirational captain Francesco Totti from injury, as John Arne Riise was relegated to the bench as Cicinho was restored to a defence that conceded two goals to Juventus at the weekend. And the opening exchanges echoed the form demonstrated by the two teams, as Chelsea were the dominant side; enjoying the lion's share of possession. They signalled their intent on nine minutes as a fierce drive from Deco tested Brazilian goalkeeper Doni, who palmed the ball away sensibly. The heavens had unleashed a hail of water on the Stadio Olimpico turf and long-range shooting appeared to be Chelsea's preferred way of testing the Roma stopper, as Malouda's pull back a few minutes later saw Deco have another attempt from range, but his effort was well-blocked by a Roma defender. Roma were on the back foot, and another effort from distance - this time from Frank Lampard - forced a smart save from Doni, as the ball zipped off the wet surface. The goalkeeper punched away another effort from the England midfielder, but it was Roma who took the lead of 34 minutes, against the run of play. After Mikel had given the ball away, Deco's late challenge led to a Roma free kick, which was cleverly taken wide to Cicinho, whose cross evaded the Chelsea defence and was tapped in by Panucci. It was a sloppy goal to concede, but it was brilliantly worked by the Italian side that had defended resolutely throughout. And they doubled their lead minutes after the restart with a phenomenal strike from Vucinic. Collecting a Brighi pass from the left, he took no hesitation in smashing the ball into the net beyond a diving Petr Cech, who was beaten by the sheer brilliance of the strike. Whilst not a deserved lead, Roma were demonstrating their fight and underlined their lethality in front of goal, as well as their ability to create clear-cut chances - something the visitors had failed to do. The goal shocked Chelsea, who had been unlucky to go behind, but individual mistakes were being apparent and a hint of complacency was about the away side. And as they went forward looking for a goal that would get them back into the game, they conceded a third that dashed their hopes of qualifying at such an early stage. Vucinic again broke down the left, and a sliding tackle from Mikel that was mistimed allowed the big striker a free run at goal, and the Roma forward finished past Cech with aplomb. Didier Drogba, a half-time substitute, attempted to lead a Chelsea rally but his reply was a weak free kick that was straight into the arms of Doni. Chelsea did find a possible route back into the game on 75 minutes when John Terry finished after Doni had spilled an effort Deco, but the ridiculous sending off of the later four minutes later added further woe to a fruitless performance from Scolari's side, but the Blues will be confident of progression with a home tie with Cluj to follow a trip to France to play Bordeaux. ___________________________________________________________________ Roma: Doni, Cicinho, Mexes, Juan, Panucci, Perrotta (Taddei), De Rossi, Brighi, Pizarro, Totti (Julio Baptista), Vucinic (Riise) Chelsea: Cech, Bosingwa (Kalou), Terry, Alex, Bridge, Deco, Mikel, Lampard, Joe Cole (Belletti), Anelka, Malouda (Drogba) Attendance: 38,425 Star Man : Mirko Vucinic

'It will be bitter sweet for me to sell.' But the sod does it anyway

Chelsea FC vs Burnley Chelsea face Burnley in the Carling Cup with a place in the Quarter Finals up for grabs. Match chat here! I know its a bit early, but I'm not here over the weekend and you lot will only complain

Blackburn's home record is very poor - played 5, won just one, drew 2 and lost 2 - expect them to give the peformance of their lives

I voted 'no.' Just kidding

To be honest, I think the media are over-analysing. We've lost one game but we're still top of the group. Win in Bordeaux and we're through. Win in Bordeaux and if Cluj and Roma draw, we go through as top of the group. Win in Bordeaux and draw with Cluj we go through top of the group. Beat them both and people will forget about this game, hopefully Just a bad night, at the end of the day.

Was quite poor at critical times last night, but no-one stood out for me. I think Bridge is the only player who didn't put a foot wrong yesterday.

Spot on.

The 'red card' was an absolute joke. I've not seen yellow cards given for quick free kicks before. Surely Cicinho, de Rossi, Lampard, Mikel and Belletti been awarded a yellow as well?

Yes, it does thanks