Ramires

[Kez 2,727]

Didnt let the yellow card get to him played for the team & lead us into the final.

[Bir_CFC 3,455]

That celebration was boss too. I hope they put that in FIFA.

[Blue Armour 4,312]

I never knew he had a chip in him.

Brazilians are always audacious when it comes to football...remember that dribbling run against City? Didn't see that one coming either....

[manpe 10,861]

Brazilians are always audacious when it comes to football...remember that dribbling run against City? Didn't see that one coming either....

True. We are milking some real Brazilian quality with Luiz and Rami.

[Kojo 4,676]

So wait, should we sell him while we still can?

Yes, i still think we should, i wont change my opinion over a goal.

[warnie_666 1,081]

Yes, i still think we should, i wont change my opinion over a goal.

Oh Dear....Its not just the goal. He is invaluable to this team in several ways.

[Kezza 1,965]

The chip was to perfection! Such delicacy..

[Badboy 1,526]

Yes, i still think we should, i wont change my opinion over a goal.

Yes, i still think we should, i wont change my opinion over a goal.

Why ? So we can buy some more mechanical midfield players who are static and useless. We need midfield runners and don't worry we can still add more technical players but he's a magnificent option and no way should he be sold.

[Kojo 4,676]

Why ? So we can buy some more mechanical midfield players who are static and useless. We need midfield runners and don't worry we can still add more technical players but he's a magnificent option and no way should he be sold.

I think more technical players are needed, plus we are needing the money off players. I think we are forced to do this, because of FFP, the clubs own fault putting themselves in this position.

[capriccioso 2,545]

Actually, I'm going to flip on my earlier position that he could lose his physical attributes quickly due to injury/age. They don't call him the Blue Kenyan for nothing, he may lose his outstanding acceleration and pace but I don't think he'll ever lose the ability to cover 12km a game until he's about 40.

[capriccioso 2,545]

He also has a real talent for the chip. Pulled off a pretty good chip against Carlo at Wembley as well.

[Badboy 1,526]

Chelsea goalscorer Ramires admits nerves were to blame after he earned a booking against Barcelona which will see him miss the UEFA Champions League final.

The Brazilian midfielder played a key role in helping his side overthrow the reigning champions over two legs, setting up Didier Drogba's winner at Stamford Bridge last week before netting a crucial away goal in Catalonia on Tuesday night as the Bluesedged a 3-2 aggregate victory.

However, the 25-year-old will have no part to play in the decider against either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich having picked up a yellow card for dissent in the aftermath of Barca's second goal.

Nerves

Branislav Ivanovic and Raul Meireles are also ruled out after being booked in the second leg, while John Terry's first-half red card means the Blues will be without their captain for the final.

Ramires has revealed he was unhappy with Terry's sending off but admits the occasion got to him at Camp Nou after he confronted referee

He told Globo Esporte: "I was annoyed, I was complaining to the referee when they scored their second goal.

"I mentioned Terry's sending off, which he did not see. He did not accept my complaints.

"That happens, that is part of football. We all get nervous on the pitch, especially in a game like that. In any case, I will be in Munich to support my teammates".

Despite his disappointment at being ruled out of the decider, Ramires was proud to be involved in a semi-final victory he believes will be remembered for years to come.

He said: "We made history today, playing with 10 players. We showed effort, dedication, we ran and that will be registered in history.

"People in one, two, three years will see what happened and will say: Chelsea eliminated Barcelonaat their own home."

Ramires admits his crucial goal marks one of the best moments of his career so far.

He added: "It was my first time at the Nou Camp and scoring such a goal, it is a very special moment in my career, in my life. It only confirms my great season."

Respect

The Brazilian believes Chelsea's shock win will have silenced the doubters and earned the Londoners more respect.

"We had already played a great game in London and I said we deserved respect, which was not happening," he said.

"We proved our value. We will be more respected in the future.

SKYSPORTS

[BleedsBlue 1,549]

before-

and now-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvqT3JtRGwg

Absolutely amazing.

[Jase 43,479]

Dynamic Ramires comes of age for Chelsea after chip against Barcelona | Guardian

[capriccioso 2,545]

Dynamic Ramires comes of age for Chelsea after chip against Barcelona | Guardian

Wow, the Guardian published that rubbish? Villas-Boas didn't buy Ramires

[Jase 43,479]

Wow, the Guardian published that rubbish? Villas-Boas didn't buy Ramires

He bought him in advanced.

[Term-X 7,891]

Dynamic Ramires comes of age for Chelsea after chip against Barcelona | Guardian

Of the eight Premier League games Ramires has missed, Chelsea have won one.

...Shit.

[Jase 43,479]

Of the eight Premier League games Ramires has missed, Chelsea have won one.

...Shit.

They are right.

Our PL record WITHOUT Ramires reads - P8 W1 D5 L2

QPR(A) - LOST

Wigan(A) - DREW

Fulham(H) - DREW

Swansea(A) - DREW

Man Utd(H) - DREW

Everton(A) - LOST

Wigan(H) - WON

Arsenal(A) - DREW