Badboy 1,526 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Why are people scared of Birmingham we will beat them by 3 clear goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubber bullets 1,183 Posted December 25, 2009 Share Posted December 25, 2009 Why are people scared of Birmingham we will beat them by 3 clear goals.The fact that they are having their best run in their entire history, also its at their ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) 'I keep the Shed End in my loft', says Birmingham's very own Chelsea fan Roger JohnsonThere is a chunk of concrete in Roger Johnson's loft that is forever Chelsea. Actually, it is a piece of Chelsea FC. It's from the Shed End.Birmingham defender Johnson, then 11 years old, swiped a souvenir from the final match against Sheffield United in 1994 before the terracing was bulldozed to make way for the stadium that now sits on the same site.'I'm a big Chelsea fan,' he said. 'I had a season ticket for 10 years. But I wasn't a glory-hunter. I remember when it was a slog.'David Lee, Jason Cundy and Ken Monkou were from my era. Back in the day, I was hard-core.'Myself and my two older brothers used to sit in the family stand. But when it came to the last game with the Shed, the fans were smashing up the steps to take souvenirs.I just grabbed a piece.'Johnson, 26, has quickly established himself as a cult hero at St Andrew's after manager Alex McLeish bought him for £5million from Cardiff last summer.He is one of a kind. Written off when he was a youngster by Tony Adams at Wycombe Wanderers, the defender has stuck to his dream and now it has become a reality.He refuses to speak about Adams. He probably feels the point has been made.But he's certainly something of a character.He bought a Bentley as a present to himself upon reaching the Premier League. He was nicknamed 'Shyness' by his St Andrew's team-mates as an ironic nod to his loud behaviour in the dressing-room.And he was chuffed to pieces when Everton's Tim Cahill asked for his shirt last week at Goodison Park.'I've played in 350-odd games now so I have done a shift in the lower leagues,' he said.'It is the best way and I am pleased with the way I have done it. Obviously, if you can start at the top and stay there, that is great. But I have learnt my trade in the lower leagues and got as far as I can.'I used to watch the Premier League on television. Now I'm part of it and I'm really pleased about that. I thought I could play at this level and just needed a chance. I don't think I've let down the gaffer yet.'McLeish could not be happier with Johnson's contribution so far.'He has earned this crack at the Premier League,' he said. 'So far, he's passing the test. He wants it badly. He has a great character about him.'He believes in himself as well. There's good banter among the players and he's at the heart of that.'Barry Ferguson has taken him under his wing. He may need a minder but wee Barry has got Roger making him cups of tea on the away trips. Good to see, that, a bit of respect for the Scottish lads.'Seriously, Roger has been inspirational. He has been a rock at the heart of our team. I trust him.'He's a throwback to the Terry Butchers, the Dave Watsons and, dare I say it, the John Terrys of this world.'As for the fad of not celebrating against former teams and those players supported as boys, Birmingham fans should relax. It sounds like Johnson could be in the stand celebrating alongside them.'I'm desperate for my first goal,' he said. 'My older brothers, Stuart and Richard, will be in the away end. I've already warned them that it could happen.'But as for not celebrating... not celebrating my first Premier League goal against Chelsea? Just watch me.' Edited December 26, 2009 by Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 link streaming...http://atdhe.net/11232/watch-birmingham-city-vs-Chelseahttp://livefooty.doctor-serv.com/sat26.12/Birmingham_Chelsea.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Chelsea are expected to line up in the following 4-diamond-2 formation:1 Petr Cech 2 Branislav Ivanovic33 Alex26 John Terry © 3 Ashley Cole 12 John Mikel Obi35 Juliano Belletti8 Frank Lampard15 Florent Malouda23 Daniel Sturridge11 Didier Drogba.Substitutes: 40 Hilario, 19 Paulo Ferreira, 6 Ricardo Carvalho, 13 Michael Ballack, 18 Yury Zhirkov, 10 Joe Cole, 21 Salomon Kalou.Source - chelseafc.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesarblues 51 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 (edited) where's Borini & Kakuta Edited December 26, 2009 by caesarblues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alee. 182 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Thank fuck we're wearing white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger 0 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Don Carlo you are not brave enough to get Yury Zhirkov instead of Malouda. So shame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Come on chels game underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Fucking ref, what are you watching you blind cunt, he was all over ash.Looking forward to see drogs and sturridge together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogba11CFC 108 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We're underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Come on boys corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Decent start come on lads keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray. 217 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Anyone got a stream that works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Well done ivan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Anyone got a stream that works?Sorry mate on tv where i am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Quality pass by didier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Sturridge has had 2 really good turns early, keep it up son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogba11CFC 108 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Ivanovic Shoots wide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 10,227 Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Great pressure sturridge earns us a corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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