Shane

In my opinion, he has to come 1 - Barcelona can't sign anyone, and wouldn't be able to guarantee him first team football 2 - Real Madrid won't sign him as they don't need him 3 - He won't go to Bayern, his agent has already denied him going there. We're the only side left for him, bar maybe PSG, but he'd much rather come here i'd hope. Get it done Jose!

Michael Ballack: "Marco knows that Chelsea is the best club in England, I told him." "From day one, I loved and respected everyone there and I have told Marco that, they are a great club and will always be with me" Thats the boy Ballack, you hero!

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/chelsea-unveil-huge-profit-increase-4616538 Runaway Premier League leaders Chelsea will take another leap forward in the next 24 hours, when they reveal a huge increase in profits. The Blues are expected to announce annual profits of close to £20million on Thursday afternoon, coupled with a record turnover of around £320m. The days of the west London side incurring huge losses because of spending under Russian owner Roman Abramovich appear to be at an end. The results suggest that after a period of frantic spending to establish itself among English football's elite, the club is now maturing. And the bounty means that boss Jose Mourinho has even more scope to strengthen his squad in January if he needs to. Chelsea crept into the black briefly in 2012 when they turned a loss of more than £67m into a profit of £1.4m. Chelsea: The Mourinho years VIEW GALLERY But this year, as Mourinho's unbeaten side set a fast pace at the top of the table, they have transformed their fortunes. The figures have been helped by the sales of Juan Mata to Manchester United in January and David Luiz to Paris Saint-Germain last summer. Even though their stadium capacity puts them at a disadvantage in matchday revenue, their commercial activity has also increased. Unlike fellow Premier League big-spenders Manchester City, Chelsea are in an increasingly healthy position in terms of Financial Fair Play regulations. And Mourinho's clever dealings in the transfer market have strengthened the club's position, not weakened it. Wow. Incredible news if true.

Good performance, great result. Matic was a fucking beast.

Why do I have a bad feeling that involves Fabio fucking Borini

I doubt it was. You could see from the camera angle behind him, seemed scuffed. The boy needs to learn how to stick it in the top corner. These are fucking shite and we're making them look half decent. Has anyone else noticed that Costa seems to be, nearly in fear of hitting it with his right? Noticed that he took more shots on his left when he came on against Maribor.

I don't know what it is, maybe its because i'm surrounded by United fans, but still far more nervous then I was when we were going to the Ethiad. Maybe because we're expecting, and should win.

While I do expect Maribor to be a tough nut to crack, I think the quality we have will be too much in the end. 3-0.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/managers/jose-mourinho/11170519/Jose-Mourinho-talks-to-Gary-Neville-They-wanted-us-to-be-the-clowns-at-Anfield-we-werent-having-that.html Fantastic interview.

Delighted for the boys in green. Amazing performance to get a result at the World Champions, Germany had 65% possession but in truth were shite and didn't great one decent chance all game. Made up for O'Shea on his 100th cap. Great servant to Irish football, always gave 100% for the shirt. Big game next month against Scotland away. A win would put us in a great place for qualification. Hope to see Northern Ireland qualify too, great result in Greece.

Ozil hasn't had a good game for Arsenal since last December. Think defenders were afraid of him at first, gave him space, but know he just lets games pass him by. Bottled a penalty against Bayern for them aswell.

What a tackle by Oscar. Showing us what he offers as a CAM, a tackle that most other CAM's wouldn't have made.

We're playing well so far. Love Matic driving forward from midfield.

There is inconsistent, and there is having about 3 good games since January.

Haha what a picture. Legend.

I love the look of this lad. Out and out goalscorer, young, driven and seems willing to be patient and fight for his chance for us. People have spoken about getting an English core back, Bamford ticks that box, he can be the first of hopefully many young players breaking through for us. Jose seems to like him aswell, really hope he's our third choice next season.

Can't see Jose starting with the two, he knows they'll hammer us. Think there is also a possibility of Pellegrini playing the three off Fernandinho, Fernando and Yaya. The 4-3-3 will be started here. Rambo has had his best games in a blue shirt against City in the past so lets hope he continues it. Think we'll win 1-0 with a late Costa winner.

Why would Drogba go apologizing for Mourinho's decision to play him? It was Jose's decision at the end of the day. What has a center forward starting have to do with two defenders?

Judge the signing at the end of the season. Not in the middle of September. Everyone seen the huge lift it gave to the players when it was announced that he was returning, Which is paving the way for a future coaching role. A couple of inches different and everyone would be here saying what a great signing it was to bring him back. Remy will be far more involved as the season goes on but it is important to keep Drogba in reserve incase of injuries to Costa or Remy. When he gets his sharpness back he'll be better.

Your going OTT here. He wasn't that bad considering its his first start in ages. Inches away from making it 2-0 aswell. Costa and Remy will be first and second choice, But especially with losing a big presence like Lampard the decision to bring him back is no way detrimental because it gives another big presence around the dressing room and he'll be a useful option when he gets match fit and his sharpness back. Wait until the end of the season before throwing out these judgements.

Not too concerned, On another day with Costa starting and Schurrle on the wing we might have scored 4. Proud of the way we fought for the winner. Really went for it, and we're desperately unlucky not to get it. Roll on Sunday.

It was an outstanding tackle in truth.

Barcelona have Qater on their shirts and nothing is said of it.

Ballack wasn't a world beater in the middle for us. He had his fare share of good games for us, But towards the end let games pass him by and was ineffective in the middle.

If a big fee came in for Oscar I think he should sell him and bring in Barkley.