Jase

Platini wanted an all-Spanish Champions League final but didn't get that. Instead, he got an all-Spanish Europa League final. He must be in tears.

The thought of losing this to them is beginning to do my head in!

Congratulations. Will be a good experience for the lad. Hope we all will be celebrating...

Out of the way then. A really farcical issue!

Erm, that's because neither AVB nor RDM mentioned any interest in him publicly?

AVB for Barcelona!

Erm, so??

And previously was Torres, now it is Cahill. http://www.chelseafc...2750426,00.html

By the way, Liverpool will play their game in hand against Fulham at Anfield next Tuesday while we face Newcastle on Wednesday.

Thank goodness!

Surely the UEFA will do something about that...

Unfortunately, he rejected a new contract from the club because he wanted higher wages.

Aren't Bayern getting the same allocation as us with the balance going to the neutrals?!!

Not sure if this is the right place to put but I'll still just post it anyway. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2012/apr/26/chelsea-champions-league-leeds-united An article comparing us to Leeds of 1975. It's an interesting one...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2135156/Chelseas-defeat-Barcelona-triumph--Martin-Samuel.html Spot on there by Martin Samuel. A very well written article! Saw that on Twitter. Can't believe he only had £1 on!

Think we should all see what happen first this weekend and our game against Newcastle next week before deciding to concentrate on the CL final. After next midweek, we'll get a clearer picture of whether we can actually get the Top 4 spot.

But you must remember, this is Liverpool we are talking about. They will play like crap against the lesser sides but turn up in the big games. Would be so typical if that happens again..

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2135408/Twitter-record-broken-Chelsea-v-Barcelona.html?ITO=1490 Wow!

Aah, got it. Thanks. I see Terry's fighting spirit is getting to him.

When did he say that? Link??

One more defeat to Liverpool especially in a cup final and think I'm gonna commit suicide!!

Fletcher got a straight red card in the 09 semis. On the subject, here's what I'm wondering. Had Madrid and Barcelona got to the final BUT Messi and Ronaldo are suspended for it because of 3 YCs, would Platini and UEFA be looking to rescind it so that they can play in the final showpiece?? I think they would..

Oh gawd. Lose this to them and we'll never hear the end of that from those cavemen..

More on what Mourinho said last night. http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2012/apr/26/jose-mourinho-chelsea-heroes-final And from Jupp Heynckes.

By the way, Bayern's game before the CL final is against Dortmund in the German Cup Final.