Hutcho

Shot lamps.

Definitely would start Romelu.

I am normally very good at this but I still have no idea who to pick.

I think he would be a very useful player for a couple of years. But I think his wages are enormous.

Yay. No more friendlies. Just the real thing.

Wasn't able to see the game but good comeback from the lads. And a great goal from lamps.

So nothing that new yet.

Yeah. It's only a quick temporary one I put together. Will probably all change before too long.

Yeah. I think I have got begovic atm.

I still have no idea who to go with. For the first time in a while I don't even know half of out starters without all the other players who may or may not be leaving. I mean like. Oscar or kdb? Will rambo or mvg start? David Luiz? JT? Ivan or azpi? Lukaku? Even mata (probably won't to start off with because of international friendlies LOL).

Can someone tell me that Jamie carragher won't be commentating this season. I know he is on MNF with Gary neville (who also commentates ofc). But I don't know if I could listen to him commentating for 90 mins.

I would rather lose now and find out in a nothing game then think all is hunky dory going into a game that actually means something.

Eventually saw the game. Not great. But it's only pre season and that was a strong Madrid side. And the result isn't that relevant anyway. Not a great performance. But improvement can be made so I am not too bothered by it.

Come on the Chels. Good performance, with no injuries are the main thing. A result would be nice, but would be a bonus.

Same i think. I have to be up at 5:45. Will probably watch the re-run at 10AM.

I think comparing JT and Suarez is pretty stupid... Is JT a saint... Hell No. But he is always made out the bad guy with things blown way out of proportion and he has proven his commitment and love for the club over 10 years where he would literally do anything for the Club. When Suarez has that then you can compare them. I don't want Suarez anywhere near this club. And yes Rooney hasn't been a saint either. But celebrating in front of our fans isn't even close to that. I seem to recall our fans calling Torres all the names under the sun when he scored against us. You can hardly blame players for celebrating in front of the fans who have been having a go at them all game can you.

Clarkson at the champions league final... Legend.

Not actually a bad idea at all...

1) Chelsea 2) Manchester City 3) Manchester Utd -------GAP----------- 4) Tottenham 5) Arsenal 6) Liverpool 7) Everton 8) Swansea 9) West Brom 10) West Ham 11) Aston Villa 12) Stoke City 13) Fulham 14) Norwich City 15) Newcastle 16) Southampton 17) Crystal Palace 18) Cardiff 19) Sunderland 20) Hull No write up. But i basically expect the top 3 to be fairly clear. Close race for 4th and 6th and the battle for relegation to go right down to the wire.

Rooney wouldn't start all 55/60 games of the season. And lukaku will still get lots of minutes in sub appearances on top of the 15 starts he would probably get. And last season with west brom he wasn't a starter very often. And he is still young so its not like being second choice would negatively impact him. But as i have said imo, if we get Rooney then great as we have a lot options, a great striker and someone who is very versatile. And if not well then Lukaku gets his big chance, and Torres will have to get his shit together to challenge for first spot.

Yep thats the chance you take. But i think we can still be strong challengers with Lukaku upfront. And if this doesn't happen which to me seems very likely then we still have a great team and manager and if Jose is happy to go into the season without any extra cover in the striker department then i am fine with that.

If we sign rooney great. If not then we have Lukaku and i personally wouldn't mind that. Sure it's a big step up to lead our line. But the guy has a lot of pure talent. And he is someone that, if he was successful could lead our line for a long time.

I can't see him being first choice anyway. I expect to see essien and MvG or rambo.

3000th DAY! Well done to Arsenal for having 3000 days without winning a trophy... I am sure it has taken a lot of effort and commitment to make it this far... Good luck for the next 3000 days.

How does it feel not to be Gold anymore.