Chelsea vs Manchester United

[Laylabelle 9,535]

Yep. Remember the 2008 final? 1-1 with United, went straight to penalties. Lost 3-0, Pizarro, Lampard and SWP had their penalties saved by van der Sar, Rooney and Carrick scored two of United's three penalties to win it.

I just remember how bloody appaling our pens were lol..hopfully this time we wont aim them at the bloody goalie!

[Rambo 1,729]

Besides Ballack, Drogba and Lamps, no one is really consistent with penalties.

[Stamford 3]

I just remember how bloody appaling our pens were lol..hopfully this time we wont aim them at the bloody goalie!

I remember too, infact I remember most of our penalty shoot outs lost us games. Burnley at home last season in the Carling cup for example.

[Laylabelle 9,535]

I remember too, infact I remember most of our penalty shoot outs lost us games. Burnley at home last season in the Carling cup for example.

Well least we know from that not to let Mikel take one...that was just....bad lol

[Ray. 217]

For those who aren't aware, if this game is level after 90 minutes it goes straight to penalties. No extra time

OK why do they go straight to penalties? What makes this match different to other matches, i.e. where they go to extra time.

[Steve 10,227]

Im guessing its something the FA has decided to do. I dont really no why possibly to make it more intence towards the end but i got no idea.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

It's basically a pre-season game, most pre-season fixtures are part of some competition, such as the World Football Challenge we won last month, and usually, if they are tied after 90 minutes, it goes to penalties. No real reason other than that.

[EskWeston 696]

This one should be interesting. No doubt both teams will want to win this, with a week to prepare and get themselves ready i am feeling confident we can get one over on the Mancs in this game.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Van der Sar is out for United until mid-September, so Foster will likely be in goal.

[Aesthetic Relic 301]

I'd like us to win, but in all honesty the result doesnt bother me in the slightest.

Its just another game to prepare us for the start of the season. If we hump them then brilliant, if we lose its not the end of the world.

I'm confident we'll win though. I've a good feeling about this season.

[Ollie 4,400]

Oh and BTW the winner of the CS hardly ever wins the prem. Only us in 2006 and Man Utd the last 2 years, thats it

[Elmajico 0]

3-2 to the Blues! should be a cracker of a game....I cant wait to see Zhirkov in action

[Tomlewis7 0]

I think we should win this one pretty easily...Especially without Van Der Sarr in goal. But im afraid i dont think Zhirkov will play...Inbetween that game and the first of the season there is a friendly between Russia and Argentina...I may be wrong...But i think i read somewhere that he would miss definatly the Hull match and possibly the CS. COMON Chelsea . We might even have Aguero in time for this one *wishful thinking* .

[caesarblues 51]

hahah, poor VDS

ya can't wait 4 Zirkhov too

[Laylabelle 9,535]

Hopfully Foster have a slightly weird day and Cech not so much!!

Please let us win on pens if it comes to it..just for bloody once.

Cant believe how quick its gone! Just remember thinking omg the season is agges away and now...its pretty much here eeep

[BluesChick 1,260]

Darling, I've been supporting Chelsea since i was 5 years old. I have every jersey made since 1989. I have watched nearly every game broadcasted here in Australia since then. (Keep in mind thats waking up anytime between 11pm and 6am). Now ,i am not a know-it-all like most, but don't you ever question my support for Chelsea! I will always be critical of the decisions made by our 'higher ups'. We have had some shockers in the past ,have we not?

Not to dredge up the past, but Chelsea "Bosses" have made some terrible decisions. I believe Ancelotti is another one of them! Trying to sign a player like Andrea Pirlo to play in the Premier League just shows his level of intelligence for our game. Pirlo may be a great player in Italy, But the PL is a whole new ball game. Now i know we need a back up for the ACofN, but please, not Pirlo!

Anything less than a Premiership Victory this year will be a total failure! Liverpool, Arsenal, and Mancester United have all lost major players. We are at full strength. Ancelotti has not inherited a team that comes in around 10th, we are one of the best! So anything less than first is a failure.

Gary,

Thanks for the clarification... no worries won't doubt your loyalties again but do you think you could try for a little bit of positive thinking now and again??? Might make you little more bearable for the rest of us if not I'll enjoy the "verbal" sparring...

No that I did as you asked and not questioned your supporter status... do me one and don't ever call me darling again.

I am hoping an praying that your opinion and assumptions regarding Ancelotti are wrong! Not because their yours but because the team needs consistancy and not a change in management after 3 months! The rotating management situation is doing a lot of harm on a lot of levels.

BTW I love your last statement!

[Shane 2,275]

I see us lining with

GK : Cech

RB: The Boss

CB: Terry

CB: Alex

LB: Ashely

DM: Mikel

RM: Essien

LM: Zhirkov

AM: Lampard

ST: Drogba

ST: Niko

[gary gordon 1,777]

Gary,

Thanks for the clarification... no worries won't doubt your loyalties again but do you think you could try for a little bit of positive thinking now and again??? Might make you little more bearable for the rest of us if not I'll enjoy the "verbal" sparring...

No that I did as you asked and not questioned your supporter status... do me one and don't ever call me darling again.

I am hoping an praying that your opinion and assumptions regarding Ancelotti are wrong! Not because their yours but because the team needs consistancy and not a change in management after 3 months! The rotating management situation is doing a lot of harm on a lot of levels.

BTW I love your last statement!

Blueschick, I am usually alot more positive. I've just had my doubt's about the man in the past. Even when he was coaching at Milan, i use to think he was average at best.. Anybody who goes up 3-0 in a CL final and then loses on penalties IMO, ain't that great! When the rumours popped up of us signing him, I prayed we wouldn't agree to terms. Although, he has shown good qualities within the club so far (A strong bond with the senior players and giving the younger guy's a run) i still see a weakness in his coaching. Last season his Superstar side wasn't even playing CL football and still couldn't challenge for the Scudetta.

For the last 3 seasons we have just missed out on the title by either a draw or 2 wins at the most! we can't afford to drop any point's this year. If we win every game 1-0 i will be more than happy with him! If his substittions (Where he tend's to change the platform of the team) are going to stuff us up, i won't be very happy. Last year on several occasions Guus only used 1 sub in the whole game! If we don't need to sub a player, don't sub them! Don't just throw them on there to give them a run if were not in the clear.

I just hope we can beat United this week! although many are saying it's not a big deal, I think it is.

Oh and sorry about the whole "Darling" thing! I was a little pissed!

[BluesChick 1,260]

Blueschick, I am usually alot more positive. I've just had my doubt's about the man in the past. Even when he was coaching at Milan, i use to think he was average at best.. Anybody who goes up 3-0 in a CL final and then loses on penalties IMO, ain't that great! When the rumours popped up of us signing him, I prayed we wouldn't agree to terms. Although, he has shown good qualities within the club so far (A strong bond with the senior players and giving the younger guy's a run) i still see a weakness in his coaching. Last season his Superstar side wasn't even playing CL football and still couldn't challenge for the Scudetta.

For the last 3 seasons we have just missed out on the title by either a draw or 2 wins at the most! we can't afford to drop any point's this year. If we win every game 1-0 i will be more than happy with him! If his substittions (Where he tend's to change the platform of the team) are going to stuff us up, i won't be very happy. Last year on several occasions Guus only used 1 sub in the whole game! If we don't need to sub a player, don't sub them! Don't just throw them on there to give them a run if were not in the clear.

I just hope we can beat United this week! although many are saying it's not a big deal, I think it is.

Oh and sorry about the whole "Darling" thing! I was a little pissed!

I understand what you mean. It has been so frustrating to be so close and not be quite able to reach the prize. I wish we could have kept Guus and I think this season would have been awesome!! I respect him for honoring his commitment to Russia though, shows his character.

Carlo... I am hoping the substitutions have been a preseason thing and he won't substitute unless it is absolutely necessary. I hope that his vision works and that the team can find that spark that has been missing or fizzled the last few seasons.

Forgiven for the "Darling" thing. It is just a pet peeve of mine... living in the US and in the South it isn't always the most complimentary of phrases and it's used to make you feel like "the little woman who needs to be taken care of" ... So, nothing personal!

Have a wonderful day!! Time to start mine!

[millzy_chelsea_fan 4]

i really hope sturridge gets some game time. not just the last 5 minutes about 35 minutes. we should win it in respect for sir bobby robson insted of scum united fans