UCL Draw Thread

[cannn9005 0]

we have drogba, they dont.:DDD

[gary gordon 1,777]

Not being a dick or anything, but scoring against us could really hurt DD's legend status at the club. Before you shoot me down by saying "He will never lose his legend status at Chelsea", think about it, how many club legends have scored against their club?? Not a lot. I would have preferred to avoid this game TBH. He has plenty of time for a standing ovation when Mourninho brings him back next season.

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

When do we get the dates for the matches?

1st leg away 18/02

2nd leg home 25/02

[CHOULO19 24,332]

that was impossible! both came 2nd in their group

Right. I was thinking that when Arsenal looked like they were going to top the group.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

1st leg away 18/02

2nd leg home 25/02

got the full list of all fixtures?

[Opie Winston 0]

We have Drogba , They don't !

[artholious 0]

this time Mourinho has no Ronaldo to save .. hope Drogba scores more then ever..

[CHOULO19 24,332]

I don't get all those nostalgic feelings at all.

I'm not pleased at all to play against Drogba and Sneijder - both of which who have won their teams UCL titles in recent years.

Yeah, they're not the players they used to be, but in times like these those players grow.

so Galatasaray would be the last in my wish list (maybe tied with Leverkusen).

What if Didier scores the winner that gets them through? They've kicked Juventus out of the knock-out stage... the Juventus that we couldn't pass by last season

Form wise, you could argue that Gala was the easiest of the possible teams we could have drawn. They're third in the Turkish league and haven't exactly been setting the world alight. Even in the CL, they qualified with just 7 points. 90% of the times 7 points means that you're out.

I think Jose was saying that he wants Drogba not just because he wants at the bridge, but also because he knows that it's a good draw for us.

That said, it will not an easy game. No game in the CL is in the knockout stages. I particularly fear for our young players going to a stadium like that in Turkey. Jose will need to work A LOT on prepping them mentally because they are bound to be intimidated.

[zolayes 14,489]

Hi guys , WE are coming with Didi ! Ready ?

Do you remember when Chelsea came to Turkey ...They said Welcome to Hell ,,,we said FIVE NIL

[Tomo 21,681]

Not being a dick or anything, but scoring against us could really hurt DD's legend status at the club. Before you shoot me down by saying "He will never lose his legend status at Chelsea", think about it, how many club legends have scored against their club?? Not a lot. I would have preferred to avoid this game TBH. He has plenty of time for a standing ovation when Mourninho brings him back next season.

Bringing Drogba back would rank upon Arsenal bringing Henry back in the scale of desperation. Our striker problem was arguably worse in 11/12 (with Drogba around) than it is now.

Lets leave his legacy be and move on with a new forward and Lukaku next season.

[haci10 2]

Do you remember when Chelsea came to Turkey ...They said Welcome to Hell ,,,we said FIVE NIL

Sergen Yalçın

[gary gordon 1,777]

Bringing Drogba back would rank upon Arsenal bringing Henry back in the scale of desperation. Our striker problem was arguably worse in 11/12 (with Drogba around) than it is now.

Lets leave his legacy be and move on with a new forward and Lukaku next season.

Didn't say i agreed with it, it's my opinion as to what will happen. Drogba is off contract, lives in London, love's Jose and the club. If he's not back as a player, he'll be back as a coach. Then he can have his standing ovation.

[Special Juan 27,093]

This was always going to happen, Drogba deserves this.

[NishC300 1,865]

Drogba's returning home! Mixed feelings cos I don't want to see us play against Drogba yet the idea of Drogba back at the Bridge is amazing!

[zolayes 14,489]

Sergen Yalçın

It would be appreciated if Turkish fans who visit could show respect ,, and also use English ..

[Opie Winston 0]

Do you remember when Chelsea came to Turkey ...They said Welcome to Hell ,,,we said FIVE NIL

Do u remember we won UEFA CUP that season as a undefeated team first time in history. We won 25 matches in home after the 0-5 against Chelsea. You will come to Istanbul again , but at this time will see our new stadium : Turk Telekom Arena ! We are ready and waiting for u. Patient my friend u will taste fear deeply.

[zolayes 14,489]

Do u remember we won UEFA CUP that season as a undefeated team first time in history. We won 25 matches in home after the 0-5 against Chelsea. You will come to Istanbul again , but at this time will see our new stadium : Turk Telekom Arena ! We are ready and waiting for u. Patient my friend u will taste fear deeply.

Do you mean our fans should fear ,,when you use your knives ...Our fans would be advised to stay welll away and let our team

do the job on the pitch

[AndersonBLUE 819]

I'm excited! It will be great to see Drogba play at the bridge again, even if it is for the opponent.