Milan 17,957 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 So did I but last year....?I would rather see Chelsea gear towards CL, PL titles.I see your point but this time it would be different, wouldn't it? The new players hardly knew each other, they were still looking for an appropriate system etc. Morevoer, the Supercup is played in Prague, which is just a few minutes from this place Of course I want Chelsea to aim at the highest places and competitions. That's why I want to us to finish in the top 4 this season. But we have also this possibility of making up for the Atletico disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edetarod 2,155 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 manure need to drop 6 points to not break our recordcome on shitty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The key players like Mata, Hazard, Oscar should not even travel to Moscow, I feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmpr 8,977 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I hope United to beat City tonight..after that we can fight for second place.Why? It doesnt change anything being 2nd or 3rd...I prefer City to trash Manure because I hate them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azpinator 2,325 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Come on, it's too much to say that the 3 musketeers shouldn't even travel.. We might need them at some point in the game so warming a cold bench in Russia would be just fine for them I think.EDIT: Okay, now I feel so stupid for calling them that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Feels strange to have 4 days between matches. What are the players going to do with all of that time off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan 17,957 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Feels strange to have 4 days between matches. What are the players going to do with all of that time off?Juan si surely sightseeing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Ninodinho 19 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 New to the forum but I just don't get how so many people could care so little about this cup. I think being able to play some of the best teams in Europe is an awesome achievement even if it isn't the Champions League, and winning the Europa league is most definitely superior then an FA cup to me. Some of you guys make it seem like this is a weak competition but you forget so shortly that even after Chelsea were named "European champions" we were beaten badly by Aletico (the other European champions) who only won the little brother Europa league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henlin007 12 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 It seems a lot of people doubt the quality I our squad players. I think the earlier poor results were due to a combination of total rotation, unfamiliarity, and lack of match fitness. Marin and benayoun are proven starting quality in champions and Europa league sides. With less drastic rotation, performances like rubin (a side that had beaten teams easily upper mid table in England) should be more common now. I was skeptical but now I think that a couple half rotations when absolutely necessary should see us still being able to challenge on all fronts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Behemoth 266 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Field the B or C team, why do we pay them if we're not going to use them at some point? Yes Torres included Three Yanks posting in a row.Who is going to go for the C-C-C-Combo breaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoChelsea 4,064 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 New to the forum but I just don't get how so many people could care so little about this cup. I think being able to play some of the best teams in Europe is an awesome achievement even if it isn't the Champions League, and winning the Europa league is most definitely superior then an FA cup to me. Some of you guys make it seem like this is a weak competition but you forget so shortly that even after Chelsea were named "European champions" we were beaten badly by Aletico (the other European champions) who only won the little brother Europa league.There aren't any of the best teams in Europe in this tournament and that's why I and others don't rate it. It's the quarter-finals and the teams are Champions League group stage quality. It's the Championship of tournaments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kezza 1,965 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Piece of piss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo 1,729 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 New to the forum but I just don't get how so many people could care so little about this cup. I think being able to play some of the best teams in Europe is an awesome achievement even if it isn't the Champions League, and winning the Europa league is most definitely superior then an FA cup to me. Some of you guys make it seem like this is a weak competition but you forget so shortly that even after Chelsea were named "European champions" we were beaten badly by Aletico (the other European champions) who only won the little brother Europa league.At the end of the day it's a consolation prize and doesn't seem fitting for a club of our magnitude. It's still a trophy that we should be looking to win but honestly I rather have the FA cup and retain a top 3 spot for next year. My lineup vs. Rubin, should be enough to hold a 3-1 lead. CechPaulo JT Cahill Bertrand Ake LampardMoses Yossi Marin Torres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Ninodinho 19 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 At the end of the day it's a consolation prize and doesn't seem fitting for a club of our magnitude. It's still a trophy that we should be looking to win but honestly I rather have the FA cup and retain a top 3 spot for next year. My lineup vs. Rubin, should be enough to hold a 3-1 lead. CechPaulo JT Cahill Bertrand Ake LampardMoses Yossi Marin TorresThis is true, we should be able to retain that margin with that particular lineup. In my honest opinion the Europa league is still a notch above the EPL. One could make the argument that most teams in the Europa would be at least middle of the table EPL sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 In my honest opinion the Europa league is still a notch above the EPL. One could make the argument that most teams in the Europa would be at least middle of the table EPL sides. Uhhm, no chance. You've exactly said it yourself, most Europa League sides would be mid-table teams here. There is no way the EL is as prestigious as the PL! The only club competition that's superior to the PL is the CL simply because you face the best teams in Europe, unlike the EL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 New to the forum but I just don't get how so many people could care so little about this cup. I think being able to play some of the best teams in Europe is an awesome achievement even if it isn't the Champions League, and winning the Europa league is most definitely superior then an FA cup to me. Some of you guys make it seem like this is a weak competition but you forget so shortly that even after Chelsea were named "European champions" we were beaten badly by Aletico (the other European champions) who only won the little brother Europa league.We're a spoiled bunch, aren't we? We should be thankful that we have a chance at silverware in this competition. Although I don't agree that this is more important than the FA simple because of the prestigious and historical nature of the FA cup; in fact there was a time when the FA cup was more important than the league in England. But you're in a competition to win it, that's what's football is all about. If we're not careful with the "top 4 is more important than the cups" mentality we'll be turning into Arsenal soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enes 153 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I totally agree with El Ninodinho . It would be great to win the Euroleague. And I read an article that UEFA is trying to get the FInalcandidates to the Championsleague for the following Season.For me Euroleague is very Important. But I agree with CHOULO19, too. The FA Cup is something really special for english People, for outstanding European Cups may seem more important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 No one should doubt winning EL could be an added bonus to this shitty season.The question should one ask then. Are the players capable to maintain the form to win FA, EL & end up in top four ?My priority THE TOP FOUR IN EPL. The rest is not important for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Hate Scouse 10,326 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 No one should doubt winning EL could be an added bonus to this shitty season.The question should one ask then. Are the players capable to maintain the form to win FA, EL & end up in top four ?My priority THE TOP FOUR IN EPL. The rest is not important for now.Exactly this. The top four should be the highest priority by a long shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushman 2,043 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Exactly this. The top four should be the highest priority by a long shot.As I already said it here several times, I do not object to any trophies.Nonetheless, I am skeptical whether the current team can do it all. More games than any other team are scheduled & I just do not believe the team will perform well much longer.Something will happen soon. The last thing, I would like to see Chelsea being denied the top four.To me, CL is the most competitive, prestigious league & Chelsea must be playing in it, next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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