bushman 2,043 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 It might be hard to understand what the FA Cup means to Chelsea fans, but for a long-time it was our best shot at silverware. Plus it's still got that magic to it.The Europa League has been so devalued that it wouldn't surprise me to see it done away with soon.I agree. FA Cup has some value. Currently, the team is not ready to fight for trophies on all fronts. Perhaps, next year ? I will be more than happy to see Chelsea winning it.You have been following Chelsea for decades. Surely, you must see, the team is not having the usual strong squad these days.I too heard about EL being affiliated to CL. I believe, it should be done. One big competition & may the best club win it all. More money allocated to it just may bring better games. Currently, several teams are not taking EL seriously. Napoli comes to my mind recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I hate the fucking fact we are even in this competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I hate the fucking fact we are even in this competitionYou exaggerate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 @The only place to be, a bit off topic...Would our fans in London prefer to go to a FA Cup Semi-Final or to a League Cup Final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 You exaggerate...I don't agree with the fact that if you get knocked out of the CL group stage you automatically go to the knock out stage of the EL as of some reward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 @The only place to be, a bit off topic...Would our fans in London prefer to go to a FA Cup Semi-Final or to a League Cup Final? The only place to be...attend both ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutcho 8,443 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 @The only place to be, a bit off topic...Would our fans in London prefer to go to a FA Cup Semi-Final or to a League Cup Final? League cup final as it is a final, though it depends who we are playing. I.e. An fa semi against arsenal over a league cup final against bradford. But if we are assuming equal teams then the final imo.I know you asked the only place but i thought offer my opinion lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only place to be 11,313 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 @The only place to be, a bit off topic...Would our fans in London prefer to go to a FA Cup Semi-Final or to a League Cup Final? In my opinion it depends. When we first won the league, the League Cup was this nice thing on the way to achieving something bigger. A statement that you were on the right track. But if it's all you win and you finish in a disappointing spot in the league then it means a little less. Look at Arsenal. When they lost to Birmingham it became a big deal because it's fun to take the piss out of gooners. But if they'd won it then they'd have 'only won the League Cup'.To me though, the FA Cup is important no matter what. Cup Final Day is Des Lynam and all-day build-ups. When you walk to Wembley you're (sorta) making the same journey thousands of other football fans have made. The whole thing should be in black and white. A semi is still a great day out as well (unless Craig Burley is somehow involved).So one season one might mean more than the other. Personally though, the FA Cup is special every time be it third round day or the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 League cup final as it is a final, though it depends who we are playing. I.e. An fa semi against arsenal over a league cup final against bradford. But if we are assuming equal teams then the final imo.I know you asked the only place but i thought offer my opinion lol. LOLWas asking any local tbh. If I wanted only him I would probably PM... I wanted to know because I dont really know how most locals feel about the competition! Most Brazilians dont even have any idea of why League Cup exists, lol.Anyways, lets just win today with a couple of pretty goals from Oscar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 There is a reason why this is where it is...I don't trust you I don't expect a big result tonight with City in mind. I think Rafa will probably ask the players to take it a bit easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well, soon there is Kazan vs Atletico on. Just watch it & compare it to some Brentford vs whomever played on some inappropriate pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbrooks0811 25 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Last time I skipped class to watch the match. This week I think I'll just stream from my laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Last time I skipped class to watch the match. This week I think I'll just stream from my laptop. I know that feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I say it is still a nice cup that as a history since 1971 when it replaced he intercities cup dating from the fifties. The cup is still a 15 kg silver beauty handcrafted in the Bertoni atelier, Milan:-) Winning it would be a welcome extra in this gray season and give us as a team honorous mentioning on our European Palmares. Plus, we would be the team that grabbed two weuropean titles in a row. I also say this cup is definitely not without honorable winners as well! Juve, Inter, Real, Bayern ...Not caring about football history is one thing, acknowledging the cups decline another - as is following the logic of our other more pressing affairs in the PL. I respect that opinion. But hating we are even in it, is quite frankly utterly disrespectful to its history. Also, it oozes hybris. And I mean this in a very Greek way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zolayes 14,489 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I don't trust you I don't expect a big result tonight with City in mind. I think Rafa will probably ask the players to take it a bit easy. taking it easy is the easy way to get injured ...but knowing Rafa you could be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I say it is still a nice cup that as a history since 1971 when it replaced he intercities cup dating from the fifties. The cup is still a 15 kg silver beauty handcrafted in the Bertoni atelier, Milan:-) Winning it would be a welcome extra in this gray season and give us as a team honorous mentioning on our European Palmares. Plus, we would be the team that grabbed two weuropean titles in a row.I also say this cup is definitely not without honorable winners as well! Juve, Inter, Real, Bayern ...Not caring about football history is one thing, acknowledging the cups decline another - as is following the logic of our other more pressing affairs in the PL. I respect that opinion.But hating we are even in it, is quite frankly utterly disrespectful to its history. Also, it oozes hybris. And I mean this in a very Greek way.Finishing third in a European Cup group stage (As European Champions) inevitably getting knocked out and automatically placed into the knockout stages of the Euro Cup is ridiculous. Why is meant to be as some 'reward' in failing out of the group stages of the Champions League and having a direct route to the knockout stages for the Europa League as a side bonus? Stating my opinion in how I hate the fact we are in this competition shows no disrespect to the competition itself, but to other European clubs with lesser prestige who actually managed to work hard to achieve that position and the ambition those clubs and players have in comparison to higher class clubs whos ambition is much greater than the EL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Finishing third in a European Cup group stage (As European Champions) inevitably getting knocked out and automatically placed into the knockout stages of the Euro Cup is ridiculous. Why is meant to be as some 'reward' in failing out of the group stages of the Champions League and having a direct route to the knockout stages for the Europa League as a side bonus? Stating my opinion in how I hate the fact we are in this competition shows no disrespect to the competition itself, but to other European clubs with lesser prestige and actually managed to work hard to achieve that position and the ambition those clubs and players have in comparison to higher class clubs whos ambition is much greater than the ELWell ok then :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santiago. 1,500 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Well ok then :-)BoooooYou're boring now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray 9,441 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 BoooooYou're boring now Lol! I just knew you would miss our arguments :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif 6,006 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Starting to worry this could be a draw either us winning 1-0 or 2-1 then conceding something silly (I picture Cahill in my head for some reason) or a bore 0-0.Shame considering I put quite a bit on us & Ajax winning earlier. Hope I'm completely wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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