Chelsea vs Blackburn

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

It sort have had the feeling of a pointless game if you know what I mean. Nothing really to play for.

Very happy with the performance today though and it was nice hearing Hiddink give the fans a parting message.

Respect to the man. One day he may be back......Jose who ?

[Fulham Broadway 16,386]

Hiddink was getting a lot of support today. Quite funny when he was bowing

Glad Anelka scored -it means hes level with Riverdance for the Golden Boot -he needs to score at Sunderland to stop that fairy getting it

[Shane 2,275]

And the last time we played Sunderland Anelka got a hattrick!

[Laylabelle 9,292]

And Ronaldo might not play due to the CL but then again he might sorley just to get a goal then go off maybe...

Lampard prob not gana happen be typical!!

Anyway great game,pretty good atmosphere as well esp towards the end but awww Guus!!!!!!

Nice to see Wise back though hehe

[diskoviolente 425]

Well Lamps was so close. I am sure he will score one more time this season

Edited May 17, 2009 by diskoviolente

[Laylabelle 9,292]

Hoping he does but just seems the way whenever someone has a record to beat/set they take yonks..or dont

As for golden boot...

Analka 18

Ronaldo 18...is a penalty taker

Gerrard 16..also a pen taker

Seriously hope Analka wins it.Defo deserves it...the fact he scored 2 last season since coming in Jan and this season esp since Guus has come in..differnt player.The annoying misses there and then but hey.

Drogba impressed me today..one roll around and even when trippedish stayed on his feet.Linesmen had his flag ready and everything

Edited May 17, 2009 by Laylabelle

[Term-X 7,891]

yea ronaldo wont play because of the champions league final so if anelka fails to score they both get it

[diskoviolente 425]

Nico is playing the way because i used to admire him when he played for City/Bolton. Excellent finishing, pace, creativity, cool behaviour and all.

I tell you , Lamps and Nico to go for it

[Term-X 7,891]

anyone get any pics of the players in the new kit?

[Dellboye 0]

Very impressed with malouda,drogba, anelka and essien(as always). Although we should have scored more so that we could catch up with liverpool's goal difference.

[EskWeston 696]

It was an excellant game to be fair and we played very very well indeed. We were unlucky not to score a hatfull, but the performance was certainly impressive. Good to see Anelka scoring again and also putting in a very good performance, the forward 3 of Malouda, Drogba and Anelka has really hit some impressive heights at the end of this season.

Would have liked to have seen at least one of Di Santo, Sinclair or Stoch get 20/30 minutes seeing how comfortable we were and the way the game was so open it would have been great for them.

[Laylabelle 9,292]

Yeh lol dont think we used any subs

Awww the lap of honour..fun times great send off me thinks

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Chelsea F.C. 2-0 Blackburn Rovers

Sunday 17th May 2009, Premier League, Stamford Bridge, West London


Nigerian international John Mikel Obi holds off Carlos Villanueva at Stamford Bridge.

Nicolas Anelka netted his 24th goal of the season as Chelsea overcame Blackburn in Guus Hiddink's last game at Stamford Bridge.

'We want you to stay,' sung Stamford Bridge as the Dutch tactician thanked the players and fans for the support he had received during his tenure as Blues boss. Roman Abramovich will have no doubt heard the chants of the Shed End faithful as they pleaded with the Russian owner to persuade the former PSV Eindhoven coach to stay as the manager of Chelsea Football Club. But following a lap of appreciation, flanked by the players and their nimble-footed children, Hiddink left the dug-out for what will prove to be the last time at Stamford Bridge. Led by John Terry, the players appropriately formed a guard of honour for the emotional Russian national team manager, joined by legendary trophy-winning captains Roy Bentley, Ron Harris and Dennis Wise - the former celebrating his 85th birthday in front of a jubilant Matthew Harding Stand.

But before the adoring fans could celebrate the achievements of the players, the small matter of Blackburn Rovers required attention and focus. It took the Blues as long as the fourth minute to open the scoring when Florent Malouda powered home a ferocious header beyond Paul Robinson from Nicolas Anelka's cross, before the French striker himself lashed home an effort from the edge of the area to secure the points.

Michael Essien forced a very good save out of the Blackburn goalkeeper, who had enjoyed a good performance at Stamford Bridge. Nevertheless, his efforts were in vain as Chelsea completed a convincing and impressive victory over Sam Allardyce's side. With Sunderland next up at the Stadium of Light before a trip to Wembley, Guus Hiddink's legacy at this club is still very much only pencilled in.

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The TalkChelsea.net Star Man award goes to...



Michael Essien, Chelsea F.C.

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