The English Football Thread

[Special Juan 27,439]

Couldn't of gone any worse this weekend. But we still have a gap, a gap that we can increase. It's key we stay focused and come next weekend we will put Arsenal away to make up for yesterday and the Foy saga, mark my words.

Stay happy, stay blue and most of all stay positive.

Chelsea Chelsea.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Bunch of girls!

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

I kind of hope we go out of the CL this week. We ain't winning it so no use piling on more matches.

If we can lose to Villa then we can lose to any of the other shit sides we have left. We need 100% of our focus on the league like City and Liverpool.

Judging by the looks of things, I'd say this team has more chances of reaching the UCL Final than winning the EPL title this season. It's all about a good/lucky draw and some strong pairs in the other fixtures.

I'm sure Galatasaray won't be a problem at Stamford Bridge and here we go. Quarter-finals. Possible opponents - Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid, Paris, Bayern de Munich, Borussia, Madrid and United/Olympiakos.

United/Olympiakos, Atletico de Madrid and Borussia are teams that Chelsea should not be afraid of. I can add Paris to this list. I, for one, I'm not afraid of them. I agree they have some great players in their squad, but let's be honest, they are playing in a poor league and they've had some second hand opponents so far in this UCL campaign. Barcelona, Bayern de Munich and Madrid are to be avoided, even though Barcelona is nowhere near the level of that team Chelsea met in 2012.

Then there's the Semi-final. But once again, it's all about a good draw because, hypothetically speaking, you can have a nice draw and get Borussia in the Quarter-finals and then the winner of Olympiakos - Atletico Madrid in the Semi-final. 1% chances for this to happen, but I was just saying, you know...

Then the Final where everything can happen.

Plus think about the Chelsea and Mourinho factor. UEFA want the best teams and the best coaches in the Semi-finals. It's not about football anymore, it's more than that, marketing, TV etc. I'm pretty sure they won't pair Chelsea against Guardiola or Madrid in the Quarter-finals. Still, they might go for a Madrid derby just to exclude the possibility of having three Spanish teams in the Semi-finals. I'm not saying this road will be easier, but as it stands, I won't rule out Champions League yet.

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

Bunch of twats. 2 pathetic teams. can't help as even once...

[Eligius 121]

Judging by the looks of things, I'd say this team has more chances of reaching the UCL Final than winning the EPL title this season. It's all about a good/lucky draw and some strong pairs in the other fixtures.

I'm sure Galatasaray won't be a problem at Stamford Bridge and here we go. Quarter-finals. Possible opponents - Barcelona, Atletico de Madrid, Paris, Bayern de Munich, Borussia, Madrid and United/Olympiakos.

United/Olympiakos, Atletico de Madrid and Borussia are teams that Chelsea should not be afraid of. I can add Paris to this list. I, for one, I'm not afraid of them. I agree they have some great players in their squad, but let's be honest, they are playing in a poor league and they've had some second hand opponents so far in this UCL campaign. Barcelona, Bayern de Munich and Madrid are to be avoided, even though Barcelona is nowhere near the level of that team Chelsea met in 2012.

Then there's the Semi-final. But once again, it's all about a good draw because, hypothetically speaking, you can have a nice draw and get Borussia in the Quarter-finals and then the winner of Olympiakos - Atletico Madrid in the Semi-final. 1% chances for this to happen, but I was just saying, you know...

Then the Final where everything can happen.

Plus think about the Chelsea and Mourinho factor. UEFA want the best teams and the best coaches in the Semi-finals. It's not about football anymore, it's more than that, marketing, TV etc. I'm pretty sure they won't pair Chelsea against Guardiola or Madrid in the Quarter-finals. Still, they might go for a Madrid derby just to exclude the possibility of having three Spanish teams in the Semi-finals. I'm not saying this road will be easier, but as it stands, I won't rule out Champions League yet.

I disagree. Any matchup if we do advance will provide to be difficult and we have a much better shot at winning the league than Champs League. Only team I am fearful of is City.

[kobematabryant 400]

I think Liverpool have the biggest chance winning the league, assuming no injures to SAS. They have all easy fixtures now, with us and City left. They've got us at Anfield, which they've been dominating teams left and right. City on the other hand still have to play Arsenal, Man Utd, Everton away. Only thing letting us down is the fact we have to play Liverpool AWAY. I am hoping a team can stop Liverpool in their tracks.

[Magic Lamps 11,668]

I think Liverpool have the biggest chance winning the league, assuming no injures to SAS. They have all easy fixtures now, with us and City left. They've got us at Anfield, which they've been dominating teams left and right. City on the other hand still have to play Arsenal, Man Utd, Everton away. Only thing letting us down is the fact we have to play Liverpool AWAY. I am hoping a team can stop Liverpool in their tracks.

Somehow, I don't fear Pool at all. Yes, they have played great football and yes they are a force at home, but just like Arsenal you always feel they will bottle it in the end. IMO, if one team can beat them in their own backyard, it's us. They might have the offence, but we have the D and it served us well against City, too. Shame is, even if we win at anfield, you can bet on us being brought down by the ref in Cardiff.

[Special Juan 27,439]

Who looks more lost....United, Mata or Tim Sherwood

[The only place to be 11,313]

I kind of hope we go out of the CL this week. We ain't winning it so no use piling on more matches.

I don't know about that. We can beat any top team on our day, and the stronger the side the better we seem to do. For me it's the Galatasarays and Atleticos that worry me, not the Barcas and Bayerns.

Honestly starting to think that if we get into the next round then we become the dark horse favourite alongside Atletico to win it.

[bushman 2,043]

I believe, Chelsea will beat Arsenal on Saturday. That will put them out of the running for the title. Lol.

As for Liverpoops, not my choice. Too early for them to win it.

If Chelsea cannot win it, then I would like to see Citeh as the champions.

[Pizy 18,419]

I don't know about that. We can beat any top team on our day, and the stronger the side the better we seem to do. For me it's the Galatasarays and Atleticos that worry me, not the Barcas and Bayerns.

Honestly starting to think that if we get into the next round then we become the dark horse favourite alongside Atletico to win it.

I'd feel better about us if Matic weren't cup tied. The thought of seeing a Lampard/Ramires midfield against a Bayern or Madrid doesn't exactly inspire a lot of confidence in me.

I really feel that next season we'll be one of those sides that everyone will be scared to play. Also look forward to shutting up these idiotic Arse/Liverpool supporters who claim our football is so "boring and dire." Which is always funny to me because we're looking down on those sides in the table with our "boring" football.

When we finally have a striker of world class, big club standard, Matic is available, and we hopefully have a creative partner next to him we'll be a force to be reckoned with. Just think it's a season too early for us to win the CL again.

[bushman 2,043]

I'd feel better about us if Matic weren't cup tied. The thought of seeing a Lampard/Ramires midfield against a Bayern or Madrid doesn't exactly inspire a lot of confidence in me.

I really feel that next season we'll be one of those sides that everyone will be scared to play. Also look forward to shutting up these idiotic Arse/Liverpool supporters who claim our football is so "boring and dire." Which is always funny to me because we're looking down on those sides in the table with our "boring" football.

When we finally have a striker of world class, big club standard, Matic is available, and we hopefully have a creative partner next to him we'll be a force to be reckoned with. Just think it's a season too early for us to win the CL again.

At times, Chelsea did play defensive football, to some it´s boring.

[Pizy 18,419]

At times, Chelsea did play defensive football, to some it´s boring.

Yeah, but for a side like Arsenal whose supporters pride themselves on playing pretty, one-touch football to berate our club who has won 10+ trophies since they last won one is laughable. Liverpool are having their best season in years and are still behind us yet call us a negative, boring side.

I can deal with it if a Barca or Bayern fan says it because they're perennial winners, but for supporters of losers to say it is just hilarious.

[bushman 2,043]

Yeah, but for a side like Arsenal whose supporters pride themselves on playing pretty, one-touch football to berate our club who has won 10+ trophies since they last won one is laughable. Liverpool are having their best season in years and are still behind us yet call us a negative, boring side.

I can deal with it if a Barca or Bayern fan says it because they're perennial winners, but for supporters of losers to say it is just hilarious.

Yes, partially I agree here. Still, it does not have anything to do with trophies.

It describes the way Chelsea had played against Barca, Bayern & in recent times vs Manures or Arsenal.

I was going crazy when Didier scored his penalty kick. Was I happy how Chelsea played in the previous games? No, I was not.

Perhaps, to demand trophies & certain style is not realistic.

[Pizy 18,419]

Yes, partially I agree here. Still, it does not have anything to do with trophies.

It describes the way Chelsea had played against Barca, Bayern & in recent times vs Manures or Arsenal.

I was going crazy when Didier scored his penalty kick. Was I happy how Chelsea played in the previous games? No, I was not.

Perhaps, to demand trophies & certain style is not realistic.

Think we'll have both style and substance next season. We're so close.

[bushman 2,043]

Think we'll have both style and substance next season. We're so close.

Yes, I believe it too. This team has stardom written all over it. It just pisses me off to be leading by 9 points & losing it now.

Perhaps, Jose may come up with his masterpiece on Saturday & against Liverpoops later.

Anybody to win the PL, but not fucking Arsenal. These cunts are too cheap for me. Can you imagine what will they be like if Arsenal could win it? We have paid for our stadium, saved millions & won it now.

[Shane 2,275]

My two cents on Moyes.

Said at the time he was the wrong man, and United have to cut their losses and get rid of him. People say that Fergie didn't win anything in his first 3 years, Ferguson didn't take over a team that finished in the top 3 since the Premiership started. This United team were Champions, and Moyes has taken them to be absolutely shit. Teams are rubbing their hands with the prospect of playing them, and yesterday was yet another huge defeat in a big game. They go into their Champions League game 2-0 and no belief. Moyes is actually making these players worse, like Mata, RVP, Carrick, Cleverly was a nowhere near as bad as he is until Moyes came, The signing of Fellani was a joke. 27.5 million when they could have got him for 20 million two weeks before.

He hasn't a clue.

Brendan Rogers though, what a job he has done with Liverpool. Brilliant team to watch, all out attack and has them scoring goals. They'll be a force in the Champions League next year, with Anfield bouncing as it hasn't had big Champions League nights for a while.