Special Juan

It's nearly upon us, the start of Chelsea's quest for PL glory begins on Monday against a lesser know PL outfit in Burnley. Now the name Burnley won't strike fear into many and I think some are seriously under estimating what they are and how this match is some what of a blank canvas. I remember being at the Bridge for when we hosted Hull a few seasons back, sat there, thinking hey '4-0, 5-0' and how I got a shock, these were new boys ready for a fight, they didn't care who we were, what we have won, they wanted a fight, they gave us a fight and nearly give us a fright. Boos rang around the Bridge everytime Hunt touched the ball, we know the history, and yes I said Hunt, and wasn't it just typical he pops up and scores the opener, it just had to be. The moral of the story here is never, ever under estimate the opposition, Hull had nothing to lose and neither will Burnley because Sean Dyche will have his men ready and firing just like the managers represents on the sidelines. Isn't it madness that years ago pre season was just a smattering of fans watching from the stands and the atmosphere so quiet you could here chairs popping back up into the closed position as people went for a pie or left for the loo. Look at our game earlier in the week against Sociedad a nigh on full Stamford Bridge was on hand to witness Diego Costa take apart Sociedad within six minutes, it just shows you how far football has become and how eager fans are now to get a glimpse of the new stars and be part of the welcoming and also ready for the tape to go up. I liked the player introduction on Tuesday, I felt it was good for both players and fans, not only that but it added the personal touch as each player was introduced especially that introduction of Drogba, wasn't it great to see him back on the hallowed turf and getting the reception he deserved? Marvelous. I was well surprised at our new lighting on Tuesday and how now the world has moved into the LED light world, the pitch looked immaculate, the football was good and Stamford Bridge with a huge downpour didn't dampen any spirits, in fact the image of Diego Costa wheeling away whilst the rain poured is stuck in my head. I mean come on, there was a rainbow above the Bridge on Tuesday, reminded me of the Wembley arch........We will be back there this season, that told me so. I think all the 'i's' have now been dotted and all the 't's' been crossed and we are ready to go. Summer has been a long one, even with the World Cup, I thought it would of been 'Blink and it's Kick Off in the PL' not so, it's dragged but now it's here. Pre season was good, the gaffer seems happy with his signings and the fans seemed in good voice on Tuesday. See you all Monday......CAREFREE!!!!! Click here to view the article

I think this is the first time I will ever say this.....Roll on Monday.

Be a very stupid move.

Can't believe Pulis has gone. Aguero signed a new five year deal at City.

I've made this point clear in here before and I will try and make it again, but please read it and understand it. This thread will divide opinion probably more than any other thread on here because of the player concerned in the debate. Lads, debate is fine, no problem with that at all, its when the sly the digs and provoking of others kicks in is when it all starts to go pear shaped and we have to step in. There has been a number of incidents in this thread which closed it down and as mods we don't want that, we want these threads to run smoothly and without us having to step in every two minutes. Us mods have a role to keep as much as we can on track and keep the forum running smoothly and as members you can easily help us by staying on track and being civil, that's all we ask. If this is adhered too all is good, and this applies for every thread on the forum. Keep it clean, keep it civil and keep on track on our jobs is easy and you help to move the forum forward. Not everyone will agree on everything, debate it right or agree to disagree. This isn't who gets the most house-points and who wins the most cakes, it's just debate. We are all here for the same thing, to chat, raise points and be civil…..if we can't stick to the basics then you shouldn't be here. So my advice to you all is simple……Play nice, enjoy the forum and most of all respect others. Take this advice into threads and respect others and this forum will be better for it.

This seems to be the one that will be sung on Monday, or at least tried with everyone being pissed up.

Fucking wankers. The punishment of not playing football should be exactly that, all ties cut, it's the only way. Disgusting.

It wouldn't a transfer window without mine and your favorite Tancredi Palmeri. He claims we are in talks for Benatia. So we aren't then

Training time.

Bouncy bouncy bouncy bouncy la la la

Wow a month out for Shaw, that is not good for them.

Budweiser or Carling. Top shelf is Jack Daniels

Fuck wine, not a chance, kills me. Heart burn the lot. I will get you on the lager, all will be good.

Not sure of names but a few I think. Wine? And i don't mean moan

It's obvious now you have explained it. I thought it could of been anything like he walked with his hands scraping on the floor or hit with a shovel.

I will drink with you my love :blue scalf:

Ladies and gents the football coupons are back on this weekend :blue scalf:

"Bugger off mate" and "Sorry baby" Seen you in a different light this evening but I will leave this for Choulo to deal with. thanks Choulo

Is this how you would talk to the woman in your avatar?

A mod has mopped up and I am saying move on, is that a problem? If so, PM me and we can discuss this without this moving the thread from a place it shouldn't be. If you can actually accept this thread has been cleaned up then bring back discussion like you normally would.

Let's just leave what has been said in the past, this thread has been mopped up and it went in places it shouldn't of gone. Let's get back to normality and good banter in here please.

My pal Akis on the right and Talksport's Andy Jacobs on the left. Bouncy bouncy

Legend, forever, always. Superrrrrrr Super Frank

Cesc said Torres was going to finish top scorer.

Wouldn't take anything Jose says as gospel when it includes transfers nor would I take what an agent says as gospel. Wait and see. Wouldn't be surprised if it did, wouldn't be surprised if it didn't.