Special Juan

Ha ha rewind it then

Matic missed Newcastle and Cesc misses Hull, very simple.

Great team, and very strong.

:lol: Not many better sights in football than this mug slouching in his chair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ly0rmTNdvkQ#t=126

:clap: BogaLad

Get home, few cans and match.

The new Zlatan.

This evening Chelsea host Sporting Lisbon at Stamford Bridge. The game sees the final of the group stages of this years Champions League, and with the blues already qualified it gives a chance for Mourinho to hand a debut to 18 year old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The young lad has been an ever-present for both under 21's and under 19's this season and he will play some part as we look to secure, and see out our final game of the group campaign. Jose spoke yesterday at length in his press conference that the trio of Eden Hazard, John Terry and Willian will all be given the night off in anticipation of a busy schedule, as well as some well earned down time ready for the Visit of Hull this weekend. Sporting travel to London needing a point to secure qualification from the group stage so it may not be the dead rubber some media outlets have you believe. Marco Silva's side have only won one of their last 17 away European fixtures, losing ten and drawing the other six. In their line-up tonight will be a familiar face to all us, one who faced us in the reverse fixture in Portugal only weeks ago- Nani. The ex United winger has featured heavily since his loan from United and popped up with some crucial goals for Sporting, and he will be hoping to continue that trend tonight. On Friday Sporting took the scalp of Boavista away from home with goals from Andre Carrillo, Carlos Mane and Joao Mario getting on the score sheet and running out 3-1 winners. No matter the result tonight we are guaranteed top spot and will not have to face the draw like Arsenal, who finished in second place having lost out on goal difference to Borrussia Dortmund. Keeping away from the big boys is a huge advantage in my opinion and not only that, but it once again goes to show our quality in the group stage once again to come through it brilliantly. In the reverse fixture the blues ran out 1-0 winners with a goal from Matic, not only did the blues win but that was Sporting's first defeat at home in 16 matches, once again Chelsea smashing records. Potential line-up... Cech Azpilicueta Zouma Cahill Luis Ramires Mikel Schurrle Oscar Salah Costa If selected, Filipe Luis will make his 50th appearance in European competition. Last time out Sporting fielded this team and set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation... Patricio Cedric Oliveira Mauricio Jefferson Carvalho Mane Mario Silva Nani Slimani Champions League scorers (14) Drogba 2 (1 pen), Hazard 2 (1 pen), Matic 2, Terry 2, Fabregas 1, Ramires 1, Remy 1, Willian 1, own goals 2 2014/15 Champions League scorers (11) Nani 4, Adrien Silva 2 (1 pen), Slimani 2, Jefferson 1, Mane 1, Sarr 1 Yellow Card Count Filipe Luis is one away from suspension- Fabregas, Hazard, Willian, Terry and Ivanovic all on one booking ahead of this game. Referee Svein Oddvar Moen from Norway. Keep The Blue Flag Flying High.....

Be unreal to see Roma dump City out tonight.

Want to see him start tonight and fingers crossed he has a good game if he does.

Biggest smile came across my face last night when the final whistle went in that Liverpool game. After Gerrard equalized it was so fucking cringe worthy to hear Townsend scream every second Liverpool had a chance- The cutting of the camera to the Liverpool flag fluttering above the stand and then the hearing the sadness in the voices of all the panel. Leave the big leagues to the big lads.

Does my head in this bloke, should be sacked based on shit and cringe worthy interviews alone.

Man United can play on Monday's because they have no fucking business to do on a Tuesday or Wednesday, unlike others. :lol:

I honestly think he needs a match like this to gain a little more fitness and sharpness. Plus, if he scores it can be a shot in the arm for confidence during this mini drought.

Who was that crank defender United took off last night who was having a fucking nightmare?

How the fuck they won that is beyond me.

Fancy 2-2 here or 3-1 United.

Bring it on.

One Salah can't get a game, never mind two.

Not good for him that, but a little part of me is slightly disappointed as I personally love watching him despite us being their big rivals.

Early Kick Offs are never easy, dark winters morning, frost on the ground and every man and his dog including Spot talking about our 'Unbeaten Run' The morning began with me and the lad creeping around the house trying not to wake the house up- It was a quick breakfast without breath, slowly shut the door and head for the station. The usual pre-match chat was of line-ups, Matic's suspension and of course how difficult a game this would be based on Jose's record up at Newcastle. The journey was a good one, with an ale or two I might add, just to take off the morning chill and make a boring train ride every so slightly easier. We arrived in Newcastle on time and made a bee-line for the local Burger King for a lining on the stomach and some pre-match belly filler so food was done and dusted within minutes and just an after thought. My phone rang and it was my pal who had made the long journey from Surrey, his dulcet tones slightly drowned out by the clinking of glasses so I knew we weren't meeting outside the ground........to the boozer we headed. We got to the boozer and the atmosphere was already better in here than at Sunderland the week previous, people fighting over the buffet and English Breakfast and only me fighting for the bar. Whilst talking I happened to turn to the side, on the big screen was the lads arriving at The Sports Direct Arena- Jose smiling.....This was going to be alright, "Jose has got this" to which my pal said "We are unbeaten man, this will be a push over" I wish he hadn't said it because me and the lad agreed on the train there was to be no more talk of the unbeaten run when we got to Newcastle. We no sooner got there and I was being pulled out and made to down my second pint, the ground awaits but on the plus side, more ale and a chance to chant. On our climb to the ground we could hear small noises "Top of the league" well we were......no matter what happened. The chanting got louder and it would be rude not to join in so me and the boy joined in the rendition of "CAREFREE" whilst mingling with a few drunks and jolly boys from the Matthew Harding Stand. We headed for the Leazes End and the chanting becoming more echoed as we were ushered under the gantry. I had to decline an interview with some German broadcasting company because my speech and voice was on the way out, maybe next time chaps. The last time I was hear was when Cudicini was sent off and Wayney Bridge was stretchered off, and Kluivert was the match winner on a day that was colder than Saturday and had snow.....it was already better. We approached the entrance before our 50 mile descent into the gods- The lads entering the ground were met with "It's Only a Pound Arry Up" our friend from CFCUK Fanzine trying like big issue seller to move on the last remaining copies of the best programme around. After a few beers we made our way to the seats- On the walk up to the seat you could visibly make out the Diego Costa banner "I go into battle and you come with me" little did we know it was going to be a battle. Have to say the Newcastle fans made little noise, the only noise came when Pappis 'Fucking' Cisse smashed home the first and followed it with another a short time afterwards. Deja Vu again Chelsea fans, we still can't win here.........By this time Jose had played all his subs, everything including the kitchen sink was going at the Geordies only for the Munich hero to snatch a goal to keep us all on the edge of our seats for the remaining minutes. I did something I never do, I left early due to catching the train, or it was leave it and sit in a station for 3 hours extra- Not a chance, beaten 2-1 I needed home, my boy needed home and my belly needed more ale and a takeaway to try and wipe away a torrid day on the road. We left the ground to the smattering of Geordie fans buzzing, as you would be, just taken the scalp of the best team in the league, and even though you knew we were beaten, the sound of the full time whistle still hurt, even the Policeman we walked past did a dance.....The train station was busy and full of the usual ecstatic Geordie fans.....I turned to my lad and said "Don't worry mate we will be back" and he replied "That's football dad" We didn't deserve to win in my opinion, we just never showed up in most areas, and in a way I am damn sure that stupid tag of invincible's has now floated away down the Tyne, and I am damn sure glad we lost it to Newcastle and not that horrible lot from the Lane. Back to winning ways this Wednesday against Nani and his merry men, no problem there for me, and then onto Hull this Saturday. Let's embrace what we have, were still the best team in the country, we still have the best the fans in the country and whilst our visit up north wasn't good for the second week running we are still in a great position.........."Fuck em alllllllll" Chin up and have a great Xmas everyone...... SJ

For me there isn't a 'Situation' we lost, fair and square, Jose has lost before, Chelsea have lost before..... We have the best manager in the world and he will react and so will the players. Of course switching things may happen, players dropped etc but it's far from a crisis some think it is, it's one fucking loss. Could be worse, could be Arsenal.

What I find funny is how all the transfer threads on certain players light up after we lose....

That's about as good as that club is.

Zouma, Luis, Cech, Ramires, Remy, Schurrle, Salah and Ake all in if possible.