Jase 43,479 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 No surprises there, and RDM hit the nail on the head, the FA simply don't help their teams in Europe as much as other leagues.Napoli played on friday before our 2 meetings, and i think Benfica also did.Yup. Benfica played on Friday last week but also drew 0-0 against Olhanense. Good thing for us this weekend is they play on Saturday(same day we play Villa away) and they host Braga in a huge title clash. Only 2 points separating Braga, Porto and Benfica at the top of the Portuguese League right now. Then next week they face Sporting Lisbon after the 2nd leg. All these games could be in their minds in this two-legged tie and hope it will have a negative impact on them of some sort! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Bleh no surprise.Guess thinking money really......as always is the case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Two derbies in the semis, should be good to watch.I know that Tottenham probably have the better team, but I'd back Chelsea against any team at the new wembley. I absolutely love seeing chelsea play there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 lets see an all blues final Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Two derbies in the semis, should be good to watch.Agree. I do hope Everton put one over that arrogant caveman and bunch of horrible c*nts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Those 2 Semi's are great for Football. I'd rather get Everton in the final but i'd rather beat Liverpool in the final. Could be anyone in the final this year tho, i think Everton will beat Liverpool and i must admit i'd be pleased for David Moyes if Everton won the FA Cup despite being a Chelsea fan. We've had a great run in the FA Cup since 2007, well even 2006 we got to the Semi's. I'd absolutely love us to win it but if Everton win it, good luck to em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 How sweet would it be if Torres scored a game winner vs. Scumpool in the finals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 It would be too sweet to be true. Some things really are too good to become a reality and that is one of them. But to see him lift the FA Cup in front of their fans .... we could be onto something there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 I'm interested to see who RDM plays against the spuds..Drogba or Torres? Didier loves playing at Wembley and this will be Nando's first time playing there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie 4,400 Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 Drogba will 100000% play. The only question is with Torres or alone? He should play Mata and Torres on the wings imo but then again Grant played Anelka on the wing in the CC final 2008 against them with Drogba up front and we were awful. Maybe just play a tried and trusted formula and change if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hopfully can make up for the last time we played Spurs at Wembley....looses to them there twice in the last few years sod that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCFC 357 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 YES!! Just got my tickets without much hassle (once past the waiting room, at least). :blue scalf:Twitter says KO at 6pm, which is baffling. Liverpool at lunchtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheva. 5,373 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Yes KO at 6pm, some journo said that during RDM's presser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 How bloody stupid! Both times are crazy..Liverpools and Everton due to the travel and 6?! Who the hell kicks off at six?Whats wrong with 3:00...guess thats to normal.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 How bloody stupid! Both times are crazy..Liverpools and Everton due to the travel and 6?! Who the hell kicks off at six?Whats wrong with 3:00...guess thats to normal..Ask those FA money grabbers!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomCFC 357 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Clashes with the PL, that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,539 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 But Liverpool Everton clashes with a league game on the Saturday.And on the Sunday the only PL game is Man U vs Vill at 4.So surley that could've been changed to a 1:30 or ours changed to a 1:30 or clash anyway considering Sky dont have rights No policing would be effectedAnd then they wonder why the FA Cup isnt seen as as speical as it was.....Just seems crazy even more so if we do get to the semi's...ask for a date changed..not given so lets made it even more annoying and give a daft kick off tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquidator 5,176 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Who the hell kicks off at six?Us in the Europa League next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleoftheshed 388 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Can't believe a league fixture is considered more important than a semi final. Bet the police are delighted too, all day drinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Chelsea’s hopes of silverware this season are in danger of being sunk by the Titanic.The Blues have been caught in the middle of a TV ratings war, which has forced Roberto Di Matteo’s side to play their two biggest games of the season within 72 hours of each other.Chelsea are “angry” at being told to play Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday April 15 at 6pm – and then face a potential Champions League showdown with mighty Barcelona on Wednesday, April 18.Chelsea’s original request for the FA to switch the game to Friday was rejected.Instead ITV plan to screen the tie in a prime-time slot to capture viewers they hope will stay tuned for the final part of their blockbuster mini-series Titanic.Mirror Sport can reveal that ITV actually wanted to broadcast the Liverpool v Everton semi-final, but dropped the idea when it became clear that game had to be played in the lunchtime slot on Saturday, which is not good for ratings.Liverpool have made it clear since reaching the semi-final that they would only play on the Saturday, because the following day is the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.Potential train problems for fans returning to Merseyside and a clash with the Grand National – ironically taking place in Liverpool – meant the Saturday game needed an early kick-off.Chelsea interim manager Di Matteo said: “We are disappointed and angry.“ITV have their reasons and I don’t want to go into details. Ultimately, we have to respect them.“But look at the other federations in Europe. They give you the best possible preparation. This year we’re looking at just one club left in the quarter-finals of any European competition. It doesn’t reflect well on England, the Premier League or the FA.“It’s in everybody’s interest for clubs to get further in the competition – the Premier League and the clubs, for UEFA coefficient points to make sure we have four teams in the Champions League in the future.“It does make a big difference, absolutely, that extra 24 hours.”Di Matteo’s frustration was understandable and there may be internal discussions over how much co-operation Chelsea choose to give ITV, who would also broadcast the club’s possible Champions League semi-final.Fans travelling down to London from Merseyside face either dawn starts or expensive overnight stays ahead of the Everton v Liverpool match, which kicks off at 12.30pm on April 14 and will be shown on ESPN.Toffees boss David Moyes said: “I’ve never been a great fan of FA Cup semi-finals being at Wembley“Semi-finals would be great at neutral grounds. That’s what the history of the FA Cup has been about – semi-finals at venues like Maine Road and so on.“If you ask the TV people, they’d have probably wanted it starting at half five. Maybe the police have wanted an early kick-off. But it makes travelling arrangements harder for a lot of people.”http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Chelsea-FA-Cup-and-Champions-League-hopes-in-danger-from-TV-ratings-war-article884846.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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