ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I can't understand why people can't grasp the importance of the FA cup. It's a fucking great trophy to be in and to win and to be playing spuds of all teams in the semis for a place in the final against the dippers should give you all the importance needed. I can't get people wanting us to field weakened teams so we are fit for barca. FUCK BARCA! It shouldn't be a concern till after tonight and these athletes should be able to take on 2 games in 3 days so I see no issue. If you cant get yourself up for two semis in a week you shouldn't be playing for a top side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HNKS 508 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Regardless of the score, I just hope the players play like they give a shit. Chelsea have been a bore to watch this season and a frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Agreed. I don't understand the fuss in fatigue when it is a two day separation. I use to play 3 90 minute games for tournaments and i was fine at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I can't understand why people can't grasp the importance of the FA cup. It's a fucking great trophy to be in and to win and to be playing spuds of all teams in the semis for a place in the final against the dippers should give you all the importance needed. I can't get people wanting us to field weakened teams so we are fit for barca. FUCK BARCA! It shouldn't be a concern till after tonight and these athletes should be able to take on 2 games in 3 days so I see no issue. If you cant get yourself up for two semis in a week you shouldn't be playing for a top sideU have a point,yes, but we have won enough fa cups in the last few years and its not just 2 games in 3 days. its 4 games in 8. There is nothing wrong in prioritizing here. We should have a go at Barca rather than Spurs. Our focus is achieving Champions League football next year, not become Liverpool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krypt 241 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I can't believe people disregarding one of the greatest cup competitions. If we missed out on the cl this year would a fa cup win soften the blow. YES. It's a cup we should always be looking to win.Come on Chelsea let's do these Fuckers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Cant see us beating Barca fully rested or not.We throw our chances in the FA Cup..no doubt loose to Barca in the end...and be amazed if we do get 4th way we've played off late and the games we had..be daft to throw a chance away...been better really if this game was before the 2nd leg of the Barca game least then we'd know for definate where we stand if we have a chance or not...we should have a go anyway doubt the fans who brought tickets etc be happy to just watch them meh this away....Barcalona in exactly the same postion really...just one extra days rest played yesterday.....they play us..play sat..then play tues,..just time different but still same amount of games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 How spoiled some have become. So because we have won a few FA cups in recent history it now holds little to no importance when faced with playing barca in the European cup semis? Sad to see the way this great cup has gone down in the estimation of fans. Suppose I shouldn't be surprised seeing as the FA seem to feel the same. It will soon be just another piece of nostalgia for most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I can't believe people disregarding one of the greatest cup competitions. If we missed out on the cl this year would a fa cup win soften the blow. YES. It's a cup we should always be looking to win.Come on Chelsea let's do these Fuckers!i'm just sayin, if it came down to it, i'd rather have a go at barca than spurs. the ucl is the holy grail for a reason. but i think we can win both this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 FA defintly dont give a crap anymore.We were due to play Liverpool same day of the final which obviously has changed but still there are games after that to play...used to be on it's own end of season at normal time but now just seems a meh thing...kick off time today is whats really done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 i'm just sayin, if it came down to it, i'd rather have a go at barca than spurs. the ucl is the holy grail for a reason. but i think we can win both this year I've listened to more than a few pros over the years who state that if your in the latter stages of cups you don't concern yourself with x amount of games in quick succession because you just want to play and win. I see no reason why this lot should feel any different. Come on chels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 FA defintly dont give a crap anymore.We were due to play Liverpool same day of the final which obviously has changed but still there are games after that to play...used to be on it's own end of season at normal time but now just seems a meh thing...kick off time today is whats really done it in fairness the FA cup final being played during the season is down, this season anyway, to FIFA regulations that say all competitions have to be finished so long before the euros kick off. But the likes of tonights kick off is a farce. I heard a commentator say that it has worked well because tv ultimately wins as both our match and the manure match on sky can be shown without clashing... Fuck him, Fuck them and Fuck the FA the useless wankers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petr.breu 1,618 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Čech; Bosingwa, Luiz, Terry, Cole; Mikel, Lampard; Ramires, Mata, Kalou; Drogba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,489 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I've listened to more than a few pros over the years who state that if your in the latter stages of cups you don't concern yourself with x amount of games in quick succession because you just want to play and win. I see no reason why this lot should feel any different. Come on chelsnow if we go for it and lose against barca, they are gonna blame rdm for not prioritising. i knw its messed up but that's the way it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaChick 430 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Chelsea/Spurs friendship scarfs, that really is disgraceful, if you wear one you deserve to be beaten up by me, a Chelsea hooligan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. 2,742 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Chelsea team: Cech, Bosingwa, Luiz, Terry, Cole, Mikel, Lampard, Ramires, Mata, Kalou, Drogba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaChick 430 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Now no negative posts about Kalou, he will be grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,535 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 in fairness the FA cup final being played during the season is down, this season anyway, to FIFA regulations that say all competitions have to be finished so long before the euros kick off. But the likes of tonights kick off is a farce. I heard a commentator say that it has worked well because tv ultimately wins as both our match and the manure match on sky can be shown without clashing... Fuck him, Fuck them and Fuck the FA the useless wankers.True but it happened last season no World Cup/Euros there probably gana be the way it always is...then there were the plans to make it a 5:00 kick off for the final And yesterday Man City Norwich clashed with Liverpool so no reason why we couldnt clash with Man U really.Not a major game unless your a City/Villa/Man U fan.Bosingwa?!? Oh lordy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Was hoping for Danny to start on the left instead of Kalou and Ferreira at RB but other than that a good team. Torres in on the second half for Kalou if it isn't working by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francozola 2,040 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Kalou again?! Fucks sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ulsterchelsea 3,221 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 now if we go for it and lose against barca, they are gonna blame rdm for not prioritising. i knw its messed up but that's the way it is. who? Who is going to blame him for not prioritising. I certainly won't and if its Roman your talking about well sure he's rarely happy anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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