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yep, there is a long list ahead before Ramires' name comes up

Well, the safest way to keep him at bay, and the whole barca team - play 11 men behind the ball when they have it. When we're attacking, give the ball to our playmaker (Cech) and hoof it up to Drogba. Yeah, I can definitely see that working. In all seriousness though, it will be the most interesting set of matches tactically by far. You don't meet teams in England who play without a striker. When a team has an assigned striker through the middle, then there are always certain basics you have to do defensively, but a dynamic front 3 has its own challenges. For example, when aerial ability plays a major part in day to day English matches, then this time our defense will need to work twice as hard on ground level. It will be interesting to see how we approach that, the zonal marking setup and all. The most important issue probably is to avoid having them rolling the ball around our box and combining with eachother, pressing aggressively and effectively once they reach that area will be vital. Easier said than done, because a small lapse in concentration leaving too much free space, we'll be riding our luck (which with barca is always near unexistent).

How many goals does he have this season?

It will be a massive mistake to let this man leave. It's foolish to give up on such a young talented player.

has a new haircut apparently

That controversial goal by Mata made it so much sweeter And fuck me what goals by Drogba and Lampard! Drogba's was especially nice. Best performance of the season.

That's such an old joke already. So basically we aren't allowed to criticize anybody who is richer, even if unfairly?

what a dumbass

RDM needs to stop playing Kalou and Ramires on the wings so often. Both are ineffective there, bring Sturridge back. Our creativity is absolute zero without Mata. Our midfield is horribly incompetent and slow. I wonder how can anybody have fun while playing in that team, even always smiling Ronaldinho would fall into depression here. But taking into consideration that Kalou started and played the full match, Terry played through injury (I guess), Mata was rested for most game, Torres continues his jo-jo form (the bad part of jo having been displayed tonight), Cole is injured... then 1 point is good enough.

If this is true, then I will question the sanity of any person who will want Mourinho back here.

Hopefully he's available against barcelona. It's just the game for him, and for Drogba.

Apart from the goal my other memory of him against Benfica was his cross/shot (I don't know which) attempt that would make even Bosingwa proud.

You really think most of them are real fans? For example Bryant... he lived in Italy and I heard his fav team was Juventus. Were those celebs around pre-Roman? Or did they surface after Chelsea became a global marketing brand?

Topic title nearly gave me a heart attack

He probably means that we're just shit in comparison Well trolled, Mourinho

another failed 9gag mock of Torres

This tie will be controversial. I don't think there's ever been a "clean" tie between us. I just hope it will be the Catalans swearing after it's over.

I had totally forgotten it until ~85th minute when the commentator mentioned it. Soon after that I forgot again.

True, at least he wasn't camping on the wing.

Technically yes, but seriously.. he knew nothing about it lol. It's desperate to use it as a measure for his efficiency. I think only calculated assists should be used as an argument to a player's overall performance.

can you guys freshen my memory.. which assists did Torres give? I remember only the flick on corner, but the other assist?

He would be a good but risky signing.. I would definitely welcome him, no more established players.

If Torres scores when he wants then I'm afraid he's not very ambitious

I imagine you have a hefty bet on this to happen? No? Why not?

His trunk is probably the reason why his running style is easily distinguishable, he has a big load to carry