The Ongoing Serie A, La Liga, All English Football, Champions League Thread - Part 10

[Poeman]

Newcastle baby!!!

[Iceman]

Ronaldo!!!! 2-1 (after Barca's scrappy goal)

[RKO]

Ronaldooooooooo

[kit1982]

Ronaldo never does it in the big games......

[Iceman]

Newcastle baby!!!Can't believe it mate! We're on an amazing run at the right time of the season while Spurs are on an awful run and Chelsea are otherwise occupied.

[RKO]

There's you La Liga Champions. Real Madrid.

Ronaldo steps up. Game over.

[Iceman]

Congrats to Real, Ronaldo & Mourinho!!

[RKO]

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[Jack O Lantern]

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Want as avatar

[Darthphere]

I can die now honestly.

[B]

Glad for Real Madrid I really am, in recent seasons in that La Liga & in particular the Classico it has been ruined & dogged by playacting & daftness from both sides, but mostly Barcelona. I am glad they've been taken down a peg.

People saying Ronaldo stepped out of Messi's shadow tonight amused me as well, hes never been in his shadow, Ronaldo's been every bit as good as Messi in recent seasons in my opinion. His goalscoring record in relation to the number of games hes played is just as good & considering the quality in the rest of both teams, I'd say Ronaldo's is more impressive as I believe Barcelona have the better team on paper.. Mourinho is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson though & can get the best out of players that would struggle to get onto other sides.

[RKO]

Want as avatar


I don't know how to make avy's, but here's another angle of Ronaldo shutting down Camp Nou.


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[BatmanBeyond]

I can die now honestly.

This. :woot: Great result for Real and Mourinho today...now if only Chelsea can knock Barca out of the CL next week, my dream will be complete.

Glad for Real Madrid I really am, in recent seasons in that La Liga & in particular the Classico it has been ruined & dogged by playacting & daftness from both sides, but mostly Barcelona. I am glad they've been taken down a peg.

People saying Ronaldo stepped out of Messi's shadow tonight amused me as well, hes never been in his shadow, Ronaldo's been every bit as good as Messi in recent seasons in my opinion. His goalscoring record in relation to the number of games hes played is just as good & considering the quality in the rest of both teams, I'd say Ronaldo's is more impressive as I believe Barcelona have the better team on paper.. Mourinho is similar to Sir Alex Ferguson though & can get the best out of players that would struggle to get onto other sides.

Agreed. I think the reason people undermine Ronaldo's results in comparison to Messi's is because most people perceive Cristiano as this rich, spoilt and arrogant douche, while seeing Messi as some kind of humble, everyday guy. The truth is, Ronaldo has improved gradually both as a footballer and in terms of attitude during the past several years (the fact that he's been managed by SAF AND Mourinho couldn't have hurt). He's even become more of a team-player this season. I remember being very bitter when he left United, but now I couldn't be more happier for him, as the move's seen him become an even better player and as you said, just as good as Messi. Not that I believe that he couldn't have continued his development at United, mind you. It's also nice to see him contribute heavily during the big matches regularly now.

[wobbly]

Can't believe it mate! We're on an amazing run at the right time of the season while Spurs are on an awful run and Chelsea are otherwise occupied.

Yeah, I think you are looking great for the 4th spot and will have earned it too. Can't say I think Chelsea deserve it tbh, even if they did somehow manage to get there.

[Sebastos]

VAMOS Real Madrid!
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[Iceman]

Yeah, I think you are looking great for the 4th spot and will have earned it too. Can't say I think Chelsea deserve it tbh, even if they did somehow manage to get there.You'll deserve it if you win the CL. And if you do that I don't mind losing out :up:

[Hunter Rider]

Big day in football, very cagey game between Arsenal and Chelsea with RVP's scoring boots again left at home. There was a moment late on when Sturridge broke down the right and I watched Torres, instead of getting into the box for a cross he hung back around the 18 yard area to the right, his instincts just seem shot.

Spurs look lost, they are devoid of ideas in the final third and have no confidence.

The bottom continues to be tight, Wigan's loss to Fulham after their recent feats is a blow to them, while QPR and Blackburn have life lines.

Real Madrid executed Mourinho's tactics perfectly and his team put in a huge performance, I don't think I've seen Ozil work so hard and Benzema is a player transformed, really pleased to see Ronaldo come up big for Real in a Classico, he took his goal superbly.

Guardiola's choices were bizarre, he left Tello on ages despite clearly being out of his depth, he waited too long to put Sanchez on who has been Mesi's main foil all season, and he took Xavi off and in the end had something like a 3-1-6 formation.

[kit1982]

Ohhh what a suprise, MOTD are usually the first to show players diving, yet Scott Parkers pathetic effort from yesterday is strangely omitted. :whatever:

As much as I'd love to see Newcastle get 4th, I just think with City and Chelsea to play they haven't got a big enough cushion from Spurs and Chelsea. However even 6th would still be an incredible achievement. Just wonder what Ashley's plan will be for the summer, saying that it's been a hell of a turnaround for the cockney mafia!

[Two-Face]

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Man I miss Ronaldo at United......:csad:

[the_ultimate_evil]

1-1 at old Trafford, come on lads a draw is no where near good enough

sadly so far the ref has been a bit of a prat for both teams

[the_ultimate_evil]

3-1 thank christ

[kit1982]

3-2 great goal! More goals in this........ for united

[the_ultimate_evil]

4-2

[the_ultimate_evil]

fu*****************ck

come on the defence seems to have switched off

[kit1982]

4-3 ahhh the perfect antidote to Arsenal vs Chelsea yesterday!

[kit1982]

4-4!!!

[the_ultimate_evil]

you stupid stupid bastards

[RKO]

THIS GAME Everton scores again!

[Dr Lee]

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[kit1982]

A Fergie-time winner on the cards? Chicarito's due his usual goal!

[the_ultimate_evil]

bravo lads simple bravo you have just ****ed yourself over

a win at city is a must now and that is not happening

[Dr Lee]

**** it..... where's the alcohol?

[RKO]

Next Monday is going to be quite the Derby.

[Hunter Rider]

I'm stunned, Everton scored some of the best goals I've seen at Old Trafford from an away side but to lose a 4-2 lead is utterly pathetic, we simply couldn't control the game because our midfield is too one paced and it showed.

[bapi]

God, I'm so happy that I was watching F1... :wow:

[TheFuture]

Jesus christ, what a joke! City will tonk Wolves, should make next week very exciting. :p

[Jack O Lantern]

This is when they miss Vidic, when they have a player like Fellini throwing people about.


Now come on Wolves!


What it could happen.

[RKO]

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[Dr Lee]

So am i......

[chamber-music]

The Yak almost scored a pretty awesome two footed over head kick yesterday.

[spidey-dude]

well done you bitters

cummon city ;)

[spidey-dude]

God, I'm so happy that I was watching F1... :wow:

I thought F1 was at like 6? or is that just what time theyr showing it on tv?


CRAP i keep forgetting about that stupid sky F1 chanel and thinking "oh its not on bbc it must be on later" ****ing sky ****s

btw is skyf1 free to alll sky subscribers?

[Dr Lee]

all Sky Sports and HD subscribers...We have both, so we get both the SD & HD channels...

Glad i was watching the F1.... i think things would have been taking flight in this house by the end of the game if i'd watched it

[RKO]

1-0

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[Darthphere]

United beat City at the Etihad.

[Van Petrol]

I can't believe I wasted my time watching the Arsenal-Chelsea bore draw yesterday, but didn't bother to watch the United-Everton match and missed a right thriller it seems. Damn you Dissertation!!! :cmad:

[Van Petrol]

I'm stunned, Everton scored some of the best goals I've seen at Old Trafford from an away side but to lose a 4-2 lead is utterly pathetic, we simply couldn't control the game because our midfield is too one paced and it showed.

It sounds like there were echos of the Arsenal-Spurs 4-4 draw a few seasons back, mate.

[Dr Lee]

United beat City at the Etihad.

Draw with City, Win at Swansea & Sunderland and we take the title....

City have Newcastle and QPR to play..... both teams seemingly on pushes atm.


As horrible as today's result is.... it's not over yet

[Darthphere]

I'm hoping Wolves pull out a draw right now. As unlikely as that is.

[chamber-music]

I thought F1 was at like 6? or is that just what time theyr showing it on tv?


CRAP i keep forgetting about that stupid sky F1 chanel and thinking "oh its not on bbc it must be on later" ****ing sky ****s

btw is skyf1 free to alll sky subscribers?
I think vettel looks like wrestler Christian

[Darthphere]

City are just asking for an equalizer but Wolves are so, so, so terrible.

[Darthphere]

LOL! This is almost comical. Bassong pulls up right when they needed him. That happens to me all the time in FIFA.

[RKO]

Liverpool losing to West Brom. Jesus.

[Darthphere]

Wolves sealed their fate when they sacked Mick. Ridiculous decision especially when seemingly, no one wanted to touch that job with a ten foot pole.

[spidey-dude]

**** sake! once again batter a team and inexplicably lose! cant wait for this league season to be over.... bring on Wembley

[chamber-music]

Wolves sealed their fate when they sacked Mick. Ridiculous decision especially when seemingly, no one wanted to touch that job with a ten foot pole.

Making TC manager for the first time in the EPL with a team at the bottom was pretty dumb too. Can't believe they couldn't get a experinced manager to take the job.

[TheFuture]

Didn't watch the game spidey but I heard that it was the same ****, plenty of chances just not converting them.

****ing Woy.

[Van Petrol]

Didn't watch the game spidey but I heard that it was the same ****, plenty of chances just not converting them.

****ing Woy.

Lol...Poor Ol' Roy just can't away from it, can he?.. :oldrazz:

[Two-Face]

what a ****ing day 4-4 at OT. We might as well not turn up next Monday.

[Dr Lee]

if we play like that then i agree.... but i doubt that SAF will let the team do it again....

[spidey-dude]

Didn't watch the game spidey but I heard that it was the same ****, plenty of chances just not converting them.

****ing Woy.

think we had about 30 shots to their 6

but yeah same old story this season, hit the post twice again - I expect one or 2 or these a season not a whole season full!!!

hope we bloody win the cup now, spent enough money on tickets

[kit1982]

It sounds crazy but I thought United played aswell as they have done for a while, compare that to games like Spurs away, where they've won without being half as fluid. Everton's goals were fantastic to be fair, it just had that feeling of a weird game today. You can watch Dvd's of your opponents, have your best team out and plan a game out to a tee, but you'll always have days like these.

[Dr Lee]

I think i may have to hide myself from here next Monday..... i may get a little noisy

[ttotheusher]

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Pretty much how I felt during the game!

It sounds crazy but I thought United played aswell as they have done for a while, compare that to games like Spurs away, where they've won without being half as fluid. Everton's goals were fantastic to be fair, it just had that feeling of a weird game today. You can watch Dvd's of your opponents, have your best team out and plan a game out to a tee, but you'll always have days like these.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking this, our link up play upfront was superb, Nani, Rooney, Valencia and Welbeck looked sharp. I didn't even think our defence were terrible, it was yet again our midfield that were overpowered. Fellaini, Pienaar and Osman thoroughly won that battle, and it just made them dangerous everytime. :csad:

[Iceman]

Man I missed the Utd match & 8 goals :csad:

[Poeman]

Im late, but DAMN Ronaldo was clutch

[Hunter Rider]

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I guessed right! :woot:

It sounds like there were echos of the Arsenal-Spurs 4-4 draw a few seasons back, mate.

Funnily enough I said to my Dad that it was like Arsenal from the previous couple of seasons, getting ahead and then just keep on playing cavalier football instead of closing the game out, putting it in deep freeze if you like.

Didn't watch the game spidey but I heard that it was the same ****, plenty of chances just not converting them.

****ing Woy.

New striker in the summer or persevere with Carroll?

Man I missed the Utd match & 8 goals :csad:

We may need a favour from your team mate. :D

[ttotheusher]

Kyle Walker looks suprised in every photo I've seen of him LOL

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[Harry_Lime02]

Carroll was such a waste of money. I mean he's getting better but it's not enough.

So freakin' jealous of Jelavic. How did we let that one get away? :(

[Poeman]

Would love it if Newcastle could land Clint Dempsey somehow

[TheFuture]

New striker in the summer or persevere with Carroll?

Keep Carroll but bring another striker in, he doesn't have to cost a bomb i.e. Hernandez and Jelavic. Have to echoe Harry's sentiments in regards to the latter.

[kit1982]

I know he doesn't have any guile or craft, but for me if you need a guy to just stick the ball in the back of the net Darren Bent everyday of the week.

[Darthphere]

I'm kind of hoping that Liverpool 3rd kit making the rounds is real.....

[spidey-dude]

Carroll was such a waste of money. I mean he's getting better but it's not enough.

So freakin' jealous of Jelavic. How did we let that one get away? :(

we were rumoured to be in for him - wish we had got him, he is class

Summer will def see a new striker - my gut says Kenny will be moved into the director of football role with a new manager coming in

in worse news my FA cup final tickets have fallen through (the person has suddenly asked me and my mate for double what she agreed to sell them for, ****ing *****)

[ttotheusher]

So, with the two against Everton, Wayne Rooney becomes our 4th highest scorer, and needs only 70 more goals to become the top. I hope he does it.

[Iceman]

One hour to go. Come on Chelsea!

[Iceman]

Would love it if Newcastle could land Clint Dempsey somehowWould be a great signing.

So, with the two against Everton, Wayne Rooney becomes our 4th highest scorer, and needs only 70 more goals to become the top. I hope he does it.He'll get it for sure if he stays at Utd and doesn't have a career ending injury.

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Well deserved!

We may need a favour from your team mate. :DHow do you rate your chances of getting away with it at the Etihad?

[Two-Face]

Good luck Chelsea. Just get a draw you're in the semi-final.

[RKO]

You mean they're in the final. Lol

I'm hoping for a 1-1.

[Darthphere]

2-1 Barcelona, Chelsea advance on the away goal.

[Iceman]

I'm hoping Barca dominate completely with 200 shots on goal and are 2-0 up going into injury time. Then Didier Drogba dives in the penalty box nowhere near any other players and lands hands first on the ball and it bobbles towards the net to which the linesman awards a goal even though it's nowhere near crossing the line. FIFA after the match say they will bring forward goal line technology. :word:

Edit: and then Messi gets sent off for timewasting even though they're losing.

[Hunter Rider]

How do you rate your chances of getting away with it at the Etihad?

I think we can get a point, City must come at us to win and we often play our best football on the counter attack.

[Two-Face]

You mean they're in the final. Lol

I'm hoping for a 1-1.

I haven't been following CL games this year since United were out.

Anyway good luck to them.

[Dr Lee]

Barca squad sounds interesting... 3 man back row!

Chelsea same team as last game

(apparently)

[ttotheusher]

He'll get it for sure if he stays at Utd and doesn't have a career ending injury.

I sure hope so, I think 3 more years should do it. He's been so good for us this season, our Player of the Season, makes up for last season and the whole 'transfer request' business.

How do you rate your chances of getting away with it at the Etihad?

I think we can get a point, City must come at us to win and we often play our best football on the counter attack.

What Hunter said, I'm pretty glad that it's a 'must-not-lose' game instead of a 'must-win' game, takes the pressure off slightly.

Barca squad sounds interesting... 3 man back row!

Chelsea same team as last game

(apparently)

Barca have been playing 3 at the back at home all season. I think if Chelsea can get to half-time without conceding, they have a real chance.

[RKO]

Barcelona is playing with 3 in the back again, now with Pique. And Cuenca instead of Tello.

I see Barcelona leaving a lot of holes in the defense again, let's see if Chelsea takes their chances.

[chamber-music]

Damn it just gets worst for Glasgow Rangers. SFA hit them with a £160,000 fine and 12-month embargo on signing players aged over 17.

Glasgow players have already took a 50 to 70 percent paycut.

I've heard Rangers fans would rather quit the SPL and register to go into the lower English leagues.

[kit1982]

Damn it just gets worst for Glasgow Rangers. SFA hit them with a £160,000 fine and 12-month embargo on signing players aged over 17.

I've heard Rangers fans would rather quit the SPL and register to go into the lower English leagues.


I Honestly think that the SFA are playing with fire here, that league NEEDS Rangers it NEEDS the Old Firm to be the top 2, TV dicates that.

On tonight, can't see Chelsea winning or going through. Barca are fighting for their season tonight, I think it could be an Arsenal-esque humping tonight. I hope I'm wrong, but I just can't see it.

[Darthphere]

I think we can get a point, City must come at us to win and we often play our best football on the counter attack.

Yeah, I'm hoping for a win honestly. We need that 6 point cushion. Those games against Swansea and Sunderland are not going to be easy.

[Iceman]

I think we can get a point, City must come at us to win and we often play our best football on the counter attack.True. I'm neutral for this game. May the best team win (after a great game) and go on to win the league.

Barca squad sounds interesting... 3 man back row!

Chelsea same team as last game

(apparently)Makes that away goal more likely. Also makes a Barca domination show possible as well :csad:
Barca have been playing 3 at the back at home all season. I think if Chelsea can get to half-time without conceding, they have a real chance.Yeah, Barca will be under a lot of pressure as the 2nd half drags on if they are still behind. The away goal then would be a killer.

I sure hope so, I think 3 more years should do it. He's been so good for us this season, our Player of the Season, makes up for last season and the whole 'transfer request' business.He's a truly amazing and consistent Premier League player.

[kit1982]

have to admit this tweet made me laugh

"Interesting to see that John Terry has gone with the same team selection from the first leg."

[chamber-music]

I Honestly think that the SFA are playing with fire here, that league NEEDS Rangers it NEEDS the Old Firm to be the top 2, TV dicates that.

SFA wants to be seen as coming down hard but they run the risk of driving the club into the ground.

Scottish football has already been on the downward slide the last few years. Celtic and Rangers are some of the few teams in Scotland that can actually fill their stadiums.

[chamber-music]

Chelsea's formation

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[kit1982]

Agreed Chamber, the clubs getting disciplined more than the guy who actually broke all the laws. Craig Whyte's done alright out of it in the end. Imagine the meager TV money the league will make if there was no Old Firm every season?

[kit1982]

Bosingwa coming on for the next 82 mins.... Chelsea may aswell go home now!

[chamber-music]

Anyone else laugh their ass off when Luis Suarez throw a prissy tantrum and fell over at West Brom :funny:

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[spidey-dude]

yeah i did!

[Darthphere]

Now Pique is going out too.

[Iceman]

Bad news Cahill going off. Ivanovic needs to do a job now.

Also bad news for Barca losing Pique with this system. If Alves and Mascherano are in the back 3 then Chelsea have a good chance of getting past them. Pique would have been a good counter for Drogba, maybe even better than Puyol.

[Darthphere]

Perfect execution of the 360 twirl by Sanchez.

[Darthphere]

Now Chelsea need a goal.

[Darthphere]

Wow! Bought and paid for.

[Poeman]

A red card...come on Terry is the catalyst for ruining Chelsea's glory

This is over

[Poeman]

Cech needs to play the game of his life and but Chelsea is so done, I cant even start with this now...They have to take this to penalty shots

[RKO]

And the referees win the game for Barcelona again. Game over.

[Iceman]

Now this is familiar lol.

[Darthphere]

All they need is one shot on goal. As unlikely as it is. Defend with your lives.

[kit1982]

As much as I hate Barca, thats Terry's fault all over. Why the **** is he doing that in this game? In this atmosphere? A-Class prat all over.

Saying that what a ****ing goal by Ramires!

[Darthphere]

Like I JUST SAID!!!!!

[Darthphere]

Like I JUST SAID!!!!!

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[RKO]

CHELSEAAAAA. Damn Ramires, steps up. Now it's a game.

Chelsea goes through with this result, they need to hold.

[Darthphere]

Man, crazy that Ramires scored that goal just as I posted that. So it's park the bus time right?

[the_ultimate_evil]

2-2 and half time and terry is gone bye bye

i'm on the bbc feed what the hell did he do

[Iceman]

Lot of spiriti to score that just after he gets taken out of the final.

[Iceman]

Lot of spirit to score that just after he gets taken out of the final.

[chamber-music]

Park the bus and cover it in barbed wire

[RKO]

Yes they need park the bus, with only 10 men, is all they have.

And damn the Bat boards for killing the Hype.

[RKO]

Double.

[Dr Lee]

What in the mother****ing hell was John Terry thinking????? My God, i've seen stupid things happen on the pitch... but that is up there with the stupidest.....

But the Ramires goal was rather good...... That being said, i think Barca will use that extra man advantage and get the goals they need.... I also suspect that the game will lose more players

[ttotheusher]

Crazy game so far. What on Earth was JT thinking? No wonder so many people hate him, Chelsea fans included.

Still in the game at 2-1 now, this is a true test of what Chelsea are made of. Haven't seen Lampard do anything yet either.

[the_ultimate_evil]

double

bloody hype is fubared. what happened

[RKO]

LMAO at Messi. I can't believe this.

[the_ultimate_evil]

wow a player sent off and barca get a penalty i hate chelsea but you could have put money of that happening

[Iceman]

I haven't been able to post for about half an hour.

Edit..looks like some of them went through but didn't show up on my screen.

[Jack O Lantern]

Leave Terry alone it was an accident. Didn't you hear the reason he gave on Sky Sports?

Snachez was running, but then he, so Terry had to use his standing to, the Sanchez turned and...

[Jack O Lantern]

Leave Terry alone it was an accident. Didn't you hear the reason he gave on Sky Sports?

Snachez was running, but then he, so Terry had to use his standing to, the Sanchez turned and...

[Darthphere]

What the hell was Kalou doing?!

[RKO]

Kalou is no Ronaldo.

[the_ultimate_evil]

Leave Terry alone it was an accident. Didn't you hear the reason he gave on Sky Sports?

Snachez was running, but then he, so Terry had to use his standing to, the Sanchez turned and...

speak engrish for gods sake man

[Darthphere]

Torres time!

[spidey-dude]

ive come to the conclusion they couldnt beat stoke.... which is who they are essentially playng right now

boring game its turned into

[spidey-dude]

love this commentary - when stoke play like this its awful defense hoofball football - when an english team does it in europe its a brave technical tactically defensive display of resiliance and footballing greatness

[RKO]

Come on Chelsea 5 min.

[Darthphere]

I hate Chelsea with all my heart but I'm impressed.

[chamber-music]

love this commentary - when stoke play like this its awful defense hoofball football - when an english team does it in europe its a brave technical tactically defensive display of resiliance and footballing greatness

True.

Plenty of double standards in football but on the hand its Stoke so no one minds chewing them out :woot:

[Darthphere]

Torrres!!!!!

[RKO]

TORREEEEEEEEES OMG I'm gonna cry!

[the_ultimate_evil]

this match is killing me i want neither team to lift big ears but if either make it to final there us a good chance they could :mad:

[kit1982]

Sod the bitterness, fair play Chelsea. Jose Bosingwa, take a bow son top class. 2 goals at the Nou Camp with 10 men, maybe Terry won't eff it up for them this time!

[Darthphere]

AMAZING! Greatest match ever....

[Darthphere]

Sod the bitterness, fair play Chelsea. Jose Bosingwa, take a bow son top class. 2 goals at the Nou Camp with 10 men, maybe Terry won't eff it up for them this time!

He won't. Wouldn't he be suspended for the Final?

[kit1982]

He won't. Wouldn't he be suspended for the Final?

No but he'll be managing :cwink:

[Poeman]

Drogba played the game of his life.

**** JOHN TERRY...What a choker and ultimate loser.

Cech with the game of his life...Congrats..>**** Barca

[Mako]

Congrats to Chelsea ! To bad it won't last when they play Madrid in the final :o

[Darthphere]

Gary Neville's call on the Torres goal is going to go viral.

[ttotheusher]

Well, Holy ****. Fair play Chelsea, fair play. Still want Real to win, but you have achieved a scrap of my respect.

[Poeman]

Great moment for the BPL to defeat that Juggernaut Barca...Unreal.

Messi missed a penalty too lol...Great stuff

[the_ultimate_evil]

now for real to win tomorrow and the special one to snatch away chelski's dreams

[Dr Lee]

Terry's just cheated himself out of the CL Final..... and why did the Ref let the late on Drogba handball go?

As much as i hate to say this..... Chelsea were solid in defence....

Moriniho V Chelsea finale?

[Darthphere]

I'm not writing off Bayern making it past Real Madrid.

[Poeman]

Ramires with a touch of class...WORLD CLASS...

Who is out for the final?

[Mako]

As much as I want Madrid in the final I wouldn't county Munich out just yet. And does anyone else think Terry's suspension could be a good thing for Chelsea?

[Darthphere]

Well we know he won't be taking any penalties at least.

[Poeman]

As much as I want Madrid in the final I wouldn't county Munich out just yet. And does anyone else think Terry's suspension could be a good thing for Chelsea?

I honestly cannot stand John Terry...He is the enigma to Chelsea and England...He is the epitome of a choke artist and bad juju. He will kill your own team if on the field.

A blessing indeed with that piece of **** gone.

Terry
Ivanovic
Ramires
Miereles

Cahill (hamstring?)
Luiz (whats wrong with him, heard he may be out too)

[BatmanBeyond]

Take a bow, Chelsea (except for Terry, of course)...that was a heroic performance. I wouldn't bet against them in the final.

TORREEEEEEEEES OMG I'm gonna cry!

:awesome:

[RKO]

This was one of the greatest games I've ever seen.

Torres steps up.

http://oi48.tinypic.com/21ag7td.jpg

[Poeman]

MIRACLE AT CAMP NOU
http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=340835&cc=5901

Chelsea produced one of the greatest escapes in the history of European football tonight...

Enjoy Chelsea fans

[Darthphere]

I honestly cannot stand John Terry...He is the enigma to Chelsea and England...He is the epitome of a choke artist and bad juju. He will kill your own team if on the field.

A blessing indeed with that piece of **** gone.

Terry
Ivanovic
Ramires
Miereles

Cahill (hamstring?)
Luiz (whats wrong with him, heard he may be out too)

I think Luiz should be good to go by the time of the final. I think it's a hamstring. So the back four more than likely would Bosingwa, Luiz, Cahill (if healthy) and Cole.

[Darthphere]

This was one of the greatest games I've ever seen.

Torres steps up.

http://oi48.tinypic.com/21ag7td.jpg

I'll be honest, I completely expected him to mess that up somehow.

[kit1982]

RKO - in a weird way totally agreed, I've got no love for Chelsea but to do that 2-0 down, 10 men and both centre halves off it was incredible. It wasn't a classic match, I think I spent more time watching the clock, but it was just enthralling. Wobbly's probably had a heart attack poor fella!

[ttotheusher]

The game begins, a precious but slight lead for the underdogs. A man sent off. Two goals from the home side. A fantastic away goal. A penalty is given. The penalty is missed by the best player in the world. The reigning champions tighten the screw for 30 minutes. The £50 million pound striker, whose misses have made him a laughing stock worldwide comes on. With 1 minute remaining, said striker scores a fantastic counter goal to put his team through to the final.

You can't make that **** up!

[Poeman]

I think Luiz should be good to go by the time of the final. I think it's a hamstring. So the back four more than likely would Bosingwa, Luiz, Ivanovic and Cole. Maybe Cahill if he's healthy.

Ivanovic is out of the final. He got carded or something. He is done along with Terry.

Cahill is your best bet. That back 4 will have problems against Real Madrid...But an offensive attack like Chelsea's could make up for it...

But once again Petr Cech will need to play the game of his freaking life

[Darthphere]

The game begins, a precious but slight lead for the underdogs. A man sent off. Two goals from the home side. A fantastic away goal. A penalty is given. The penalty is missed by the best player in the world. The reigning champions tighten the screw for 30 minutes. The £50 million pound striker, whose misses have made him a laughing stock worldwide comes on. With 1 minute remaining, said striker scores a fantastic counter goal to put his team through to the final.

You can't make that **** up!

I can see this Chelsea season being a movie 20 years from now. The whole season chronicled would be the ultimate drama.

[kit1982]

I can see this Chelsea season being a movie 20 years from now. The whole season chronicled would be the ultimate drama.

Was on about this with a mate and he came up with some inspired casting.... Val Kilmer as Torres :woot:

[ttotheusher]

Dave Chappelle for Drogba!

[Poeman]

I can see this Chelsea season being a movie 20 years from now. The whole season chronicled would be the ultimate drama.

A fitting ending would be Didier Drogba to score a screamer from like a mile away and leave Jose Mourinho gasping.

Or maybe Cristiano Ronaldo missing a shootout goal again against Chelsea and this time Gary Cahill...no, not Terry scores the goal LOL

[kit1982]

Russell Crowe doing a dodgy Czech accent as Petr Cech!

[Poeman]

Vince Vaughan for Petr Cech

[ttotheusher]

Danny Dyer for John Terry.

[kit1982]

Robert Downey JR doing a tropic thunder as Bosingwa.... **** just writes itself!

[ttotheusher]

I think we need to get on the blower to Abramovich, get him to fund this masterpiece! With the promise he can play himself, should seal the deal!

[Van Petrol]

It feels like the day Chelsea were bought by Abramovich again, in that it feels like there are so many undeclared Chelsea fans coming out of the woodwork again.


The sad thing in all this is if Chelsea win the CL under Di Matteo, the 'Galactico-thinking Abramovich' probably still won't offer him the job permenantly.

[Hunter Rider]

Congrats to Chelsea, I hope Wobbly is ok, I suspect he may post tomorrow when his heart and head have settled down. :D

Inspired performance from Chelsea in one of the most dramatic games I've ever seen, I don't even like them and I was on the edge of my seat cheering them on, I actually celebrated like a fan when Torres scored, what a moment for him considering the last 18 months and that fact he was a walking disaster for the other 10 minutes he was on.

Chech was the coolest man on the pitch, the two RB's were superb at CB, Drogba and Lampard were resolute, and Di Matteo showed his nous with the Kalou for Mata substituition, as Mata was pointless in a game like this as he lacks pace on the break.

The class of Ramirez finish under that pressure on top of just getting the yellow that means he'll miss the final cannot be underplayed, it's as good as you'll ever see, and IMO was the key moment as it gave Chelsea something to hold on to as they regrouped for the 2nd half.

On a side note Barca's lack of a plan B was really exposed tonight.

Yeah, I'm hoping for a win honestly. We need that 6 point cushion. Those games against Swansea and Sunderland are not going to be easy.

I'd love a win as I think we are looking shakey right now, but a point at least keeps us within grabbing distance.

It feels like the day Chelsea were bought by Abramovich again, in that it feels like there are so many undeclared Chelsea fans coming out of the woodwork again.

You mean offline? because those of us here I think are coming either from being English or just hate for Barca.

The sad thing in all this is if Chelsea win the CL under Di Matteo, the 'Galactico-thinking Abramovich' probably still won't offer him the job permenantly.

Yep, his mentality is more often than not questionable, he treats it like the football manager game.

love this commentary - when stoke play like this its awful defense hoofball football - when an english team does it in europe its a brave technical tactically defensive display of resiliance and footballing greatness

The thing is Stoke play that way nearly every week against every team, Chelsea here were down to 10 men away from for an entire half against a side some claim is the best ever, very different situation.

[Darthphere]

It feels like the day Chelsea were bought by Abramovich again, in that it feels like there are so many undeclared Chelsea fans coming out of the woodwork again.


The sad thing in all this is if Chelsea win the CL under Di Matteo, the 'Galactico-thinking Abramovich' probably still won't offer him the job permenantly.

What I don't understand is why people are being so bitter about this?

[Van Petrol]

You mean offline? because those of us here I think are coming either from being English or just hate for Barca.

http://i.imgur.com/CT7lN.png

[Van Petrol]

What I don't understand is why people are being so bitter about this?

Let's put it this way...How would you feel if Manchester City were in Chelsea's position right now?...


And I'm rocking the 'Triple H' avvy, so it's in my in my current motto to play the bad guy in every thread I post in... :o

[Iceman]

Wow Chelsea what a performance!!

10 men for a massive part of the game with no central defenders against what some say is the best club team of all time in the Nou Camp and you score 2 goals!

So much credit to those guys. That goal from Ramires after he'd just found out he was out of the final was crazy and full of character. Also I'm really glad for Torres. Have seen many good players miss those crucial one on ones with the goalkeeper where you have almost too much time.

[Iceman]

Congrats to Chelsea, I hope Wobbly is ok, I suspect he may post tomorrow when his heart and head have settled down. :DYeah. I can't imagine watching a match like this if I was a fan of one of the teams.

Inspired performance from Chelsea in one of the most dramatic games I've ever seen, I don't even like them and I was on the edge of my seat cheering them on, I actually celebrated like a fan when Torres scored, what a moment for him considering the last 18 months and that fact he was a walking disaster for the other 10 minutes he was on.

Chech was the coolest man on the pitch, the two RB's were superb at CB, Drogba and Lampard were resolute, and Di Matteo showed his nous with the Kalou for Mata substituition, as Mata was pointless in a game like this as he lacks pace on the break.I hope Torres can kick on from this and get back to his old self. Cech, what a keeper. One of the guys I was always confident in. I thought the RBs would have no chance but I guess the way Barcelona play you don't really need hulking English style CBs as much as you would against most other teams (German for eg). Kalou I thought was one of the only players who was a bit lacklustre in his desire to win/keep balls but I couldn't watch every minute (work) so I may have missed moments. Big congrats to Di Matteo though. I wonder what he'll be doing next season.

The class of Ramirez finish under that pressure on top of just getting the yellow that means he'll miss the final cannot be underplayed, it's as good as you'll ever see, and IMO was the key moment as it gave Chelsea something to hold on to as they regrouped for the 2nd half.

On a side note Barca's lack of a plan B was really exposed tonight.It was crucial. It meant Chelsea could defend. If they had needed that goal later on I think they would have conceded quite a few with 10 men stretched trying to attack as well as defend.

Yeah, they just don't/can't play long ball/direct whatever the situation!

[Poeman]

Im a toon/arsenal fan...but i cant stand those diving ****ers of barcelona...Messi's performance was that of his World Cup status...snake bitten.

Im american btw

[the_ultimate_evil]

anyone else think its ironic that all of chelseas hand picked managers have never got them the champs league, yet its the 2 second choice subs that have got them the closest

[Van Petrol]

anyone else think its ironic that all of chelseas hand picked managers have never got them the champs league, yet its the 2 second choice subs that have got them the closest

Yep, and even that isn't enough to secure them the job permenantly, it seems.

[Poeman]

Di Matteo was cool as a cucumber when Sergio Busquets scored a goal
http://topnews.in/sports/files/Di-Matteo.jpg

When you saw Iniesta score a goal, you could see Cech smirking...He must have been thinking..."John bleeping Terry finds another way to ruin this for the rest of us"

[Darthphere]

Let's put it this way...How would you feel if Manchester City were in Chelsea's position right now?...


And I'm rocking the 'Triple H' avvy, so it's in my in my current motto to play the bad guy in every thread I post in... :o

I hate Barcelona way more than I hate Man City so I would probably be like "Thank God Tevez stopped playing golf!"

[Iceman]

Im a toon/arsenal fan...That's funny, I'm a Toon fan but Arsenal under Wenger are like a 2nd team to me. Support all the English clubs in European competition almost as a fan as well.

[Darthphere]

Did you guys see the video of Geoff Shreeves breaking Ivanovic's heart? What a douche.

[Poeman]

That's funny, I'm a Toon fan but Arsenal under Wenger are like a 2nd team to me. Support all the English clubs in European competition almost as a fan as well.

heh yeah, I was not sure if fans accepted me being a Arsenal/Newcastle fan.

I like the challenge and I think Newcastle have a great history and their rise with these small shrewd buys is exciting...I don't envision them at the top tier of the table every year like Arsenal, but they have done it right recently.

You are right, under Wenger he has been good but at times he pisses me off in big games and lack of big signings...

In anycase, whenever Newcastle and Arsenal face off I root for the Toon.

[RKO]

Did you guys see the video of Geoff Shreeves breaking Ivanovic's heart? What a douche.

Yeah I saw that live. Poor Iva.

[Darthphere]

I just noticed Bolton beat Villa today. I think Villa might go down.

[RKO]

Messi after the Torres goal. Just saying.

http://oi47.tinypic.com/2ngefz5.jpg

[spidey-dude]

find it funny people going crazy for Nando's goal - insignificant imo, and he was always going to put that away one on one - might give him the confidence he needs mind

cant stand Chelsea but fair play, I honestly can't believe a team that spend just £300+ million their squad has actually made it into the Champions league final, its a footballing miracle!!!!

honestly fair play though but the media have annoyed me already they werent as much the underdogs as people made out by any means and the notion that was one of the greatest champions league games ever is ludicrous, I was bored out of my arse for the last 25 mins it was just barca passing it around Chelseas box

tbh out of all the semi finalists I probably want Chelsea or Real to win - dont want Barca matching our Euro record (yet) and Munich will pull away from 5 - I'd like to stay in Europes elite for a lil while longer

[spidey-dude]

Did you guys see the video of Geoff Shreeves breaking Ivanovic's heart? What a douche.

yeah I couldnt believe that - utter bellend

[Darthphere]

find it funny people going crazy for Nando's goal - insignificant imo, and he was always going to put that away one on one - might give him the confidence he needs mind

Like at Old Trafford right?:cwink: The goal was significant in the sense that it put the game to rest. I mean, who knows what would've happened in that last minute, Barca could've easily sneaked in a goal.

Also, did anyone else see handball there at the end in the box? I need to watch a replay.

cant stand Chelsea but fair play, I honestly can't believe a team that spend just £300+ million their squad has actually made it into the Champions league final, its a footballing miracle!!!!

Do you believe in miracles? YES!:o

honestly fair play though but the media have annoyed me already they werent as much the underdogs as people made out by any means and the notion that was one of the greatest champions league games ever is ludicrous, I was bored out of my arse for the last 25 mins it was just barca passing it around Chelseas box

Well I thought it was foolish to write off Chelsea the way the media did before the match. Still, they were definitely underdogs and especially having a man sent off and down 2-0. I don't know, maybe my Barca hate took over but those last 25 minutes were extremely nerve racking and exciting. I was literally nauseous. That's how much I hate them.

tbh out of all the semi finalists I probably want Chelsea or Real to win - dont want Barca matching our Euro record (yet) and Munich will pull away from 5 - I'd like to stay in Europes elite for a lil while longer

Funny enough, I'll be rooting for whoever wins between Real and Bayern. My preference is Real but I'd be ok with Bayern winning it. I just wanted Chelsea to eliminate Barca.:woot:

[Iceman]

heh yeah, I was not sure if fans accepted me being a Arsenal/Newcastle fan.

I like the challenge and I think Newcastle have a great history and their rise with these small shrewd buys is exciting...I don't envision them at the top tier of the table every year like Arsenal, but they have done it right recently.

You are right, under Wenger he has been good but at times he pisses me off in big games and lack of big signings...

In anycase, whenever Newcastle and Arsenal face off I root for the Toon.I accept it mate, you've got good taste :woot:

The Toon will be there one day. I'm in for the long haul and it will happen at some point in my life. But seasons like these and the one where we came up from relegation are great in their own right.

Wenger pisses me off big time! I always feel he is so close to being one of the best managers ever but he has a couple of big & unusual weaknesses.

[Van Petrol]

I accept it mate, you've got good taste :woot:

The Toon will be there one day. I'm in for the long haul and it will happen at some point in my life. But seasons like these and the one where we came up from relegation are great in their own right.

Wenger pisses me off big time! I always feel he is so close to being one of the best managers ever but he has a couple of big & unusual weaknesses.

Here, here.

[B]

Fantastic result for Chelsea & they played exactly how I think any team should play against Barcelona. Some of the better teams in the world, United for example in both finals, tried to outplay Barcelona at their own game & got taken to school. What they should of done is play to their strengths, stay settled & compact at the back, let them have the ball as much as they want, but make sure they pass it out wide as they have zero threat in the box in the air in my opinion. Messi, Villa, Sanchez etc shouldn't be beating any credible & powerful centre back in the air.

Then put simply, play to your teams strength, in Chelsea's case it would be hoof the ball up to Drogba to hold up & unsettle the defenders.

When he went off for Torres I did actually think Torres would be the one that costs them a goal as his defensive ability is poor, however he showed his class with a cool finish when it mattered.. his £50m fee will have been paid back in full to Abramovich with that goal alone. I'm glad for him, I hate how he has been criticised & abused by many for his large fee & low goal return while Andy Carroll has slipped under the radar completely because hes English.

That being said the hard work isn't finished because they'll either be playing the better Spanish team at least this season anyway, Real Madrid or Bayern Munich who are very dangerous. They've a number of suspensions thanks for Barcelona players falling all over the place, it will be a tall order to beat either.

After what happened to Terry in Moscow you would think he'd do everything in his power to make things right in a Champions League campagn.. instead he idiotically knees Sanchez in the back for seemingly no reason at all. He deserved his red & he almost cost his team badly. Doesn't deserve to play in a final after doing that.. utter stupidity I felt.

Did you guys see the video of Geoff Shreeves breaking Ivanovic's heart? What a douche.

Ivanovic looked like he'd just had his heart ripped out in front of him..

[Darthphere]

So Ivanovic was booked for the penalty decision protests? That's kind of weak way to get a yellow that makes you miss a final. Oh well.

[Iceman]

I just noticed Bolton beat Villa today. I think Villa might go down.They're certainly in the mix. I would rather these big clubs stayed up, recovered & gave more competition at the top but Villa deserve to go down. I can see QPR overtaking them. As for the others I don't know what fixture they have but I guess they're relying on Villa to drop quite a few more points.

Messi after the Torres goal. Just saying.

http://oi47.tinypic.com/2ngefz5.jpgHaha.

[Darthphere]

They're certainly in the mix. I would rather these big clubs stayed up, recovered & gave more competition at the top but Villa deserve to go down. I can see QPR overtaking them. As for the others I don't know what fixture they have but I guess they're relying on Villa to drop quite a few more points.

Haha.

Villa are away to West Brom, home to Tottenham and finish the season away at Norwich. I see them losing at least 2 of those 3.

QPR have the toughtest road ahead though, Chelsea, Stoke and City.

Wigan has the easiest IMO, Newcastle, Blackburn and Wolves.

[Iceman]

Did the Barcelona fans applaud Torres' goal or Chelsea's performance? (I couldn't watch continuously at the end)


Villa are away to West Brom, home to Tottenham and finish the season away at Norwich. I see them losing at least 2 of those 3.

QPR have the toughtest road ahead though, Chelsea, Stoke and City.

Wigan has the easiest IMO, Newcastle, Blackburn and Wolves.Yeah that is a hard road for QPR. I was talking of their current form but those fixtures change the story. Wigan should beat Wolves and get something against Blackburn

Saying that ALL 3 clubs (including Bolton) would have to make up the 2/3 points difference on Villa who also have the better goal difference so it will take some doing to get them down.

[Darthphere]

I think it was both.

I see Cesc has already come out with the typical "unjust" loss garbage.

[RKO]

"Unjust" with one extra man and getting a penalty for a dive. How terrible.

[wobbly]

Well, my poor old heart has just recovered (thanks for the concern guys :yay:).

Great night for any Chelsea fan, and nice to see fans from other clubs (except Spidey-Dude perhaps) appreciating the performance for what it was under the circumstances: Bloody amazing.

Seriously, with Cahill already off then Terry stupidly got himself sent off, and Barca scored the 2nd soon after....I was fearing a cricket score looming against the 10 men. Then Lampard puts in a superb pass to Ramirez who delivers a cool as a cucumber finish that was the best goal of the game.

As noted that meant we had something we could defend for the 2nd half, and boy did they have to. But they did the club proud, and justice was served when Messi missed the Pen as, ironically after the fuss some made over Drogba in the first game, Fabregas dived to to win it.

And agree with anyone who thinks the Torres goal certainly was relevant: Every Chelsea fan remembers that night 3 years ago when Iniesta blasted home Barca's winner in injury time and you can sure as hell bet we were fearing history could repeat itself again. The Torres goal ended that fear there and then. Game over, and thank the footballing Gods for it.

Just a shame that we won't have Ramirez or Ivanovic for the final (That pundit is a complete ###t, btw...After making a point of pissing on Ivan's parade he tried to to do the same with Di Matteo, who politely ducked his doom & gloom crap over the suspensions). Terry will also be missed, Miereles...not so much, lol.

Anyways, Like I said, a great night for any Chelsea fan, and any fan of Gary Neville sounding like he is having a massive orgasm when Torres scored :woot: My own reaction was not entirely dissimilar...

[Iceman]

I think it was both.

I see Cesc has already come out with the typical "unjust" loss garbage.Well that's a massive credit to their fans then :up:

Cesc :whatever:

Unjust is what most teams have to put up with when they play Barca in Europe.

[Darthphere]

I hate how easily the refs are influenced at the Camp Nou. He gave Cech a yellow for time wasting when, admittedly he was taking his time getting the goal kick off but it wasn't blatant. I mean, it was only the 60th minutes. The fans whistling had a lot to do with that yellow card. Also, the fans whistling when Cahill went down. It was obvious to anyone Cahill was actually injured.

Also, Alexis Sanchez sure caught the diving bug rather quickly at Barcelona. I'm not even talking about the Terry incident either.

[Darthphere]

Well that's a massive credit to their fans then :up:

Cesc :whatever:

Unjust is what most teams have to put up with when they play Barca in Europe.

This is the actual quote, I wish I was making this up:

"Football is unjust sometimes," Fabregas said. "If there's one way you want to lose, it's like this, being true to our style."

[Iceman]

Well, my poor old heart has just recovered (thanks for the concern guys :yay:).

Great night for any Chelsea fan, and nice to see fans from other clubs (except Spidey-Dude perhaps) appreciating the performance for what it was under the circumstances: Bloody amazing.

Seriously, with Cahill already off then Terry stupidly got himself sent off, and Barca scored the 2nd soon after....I was fearing a cricket score looming against the 10 men. Then Lampard puts in a superb pass to Ramirez who delivers a cool as a cucumber finish that was the best goal of the game.

As noted that meant we had something we could defend for the 2nd half, and boy did they have to. But they did the club proud, and justice was served when Messi missed the Pen as, ironically after the fuss some made over Drogba in the first game, Fabregas dived to to win it.

And agree with anyone who thinks the Torres goal certainly was relevant: Every Chelsea fan remembers that night 3 years ago when Iniesta blasted home Barca's winner in injury time and you can sure as hell bet we were fearing history could repeat itself again. The Torres goal ended that fear there and then. Game over, and thank the footballing Gods for it.

Just a shame that we won't have Ramirez or Ivanovic for the final (That pundit is a complete ###t, btw...After making a point of pissing on Ivan's parade he tried to to do the same with Di Matteo, who politely ducked his doom & gloom crap over the suspensions). Terry will also be missed, Miereles...not so much, lol.

Anyways, Like I said, a great night for any Chelsea fan, and any fan of Gary Neville sounding like he is having a massive orgasm when Torres scored :woot: My own reaction was not entirely dissimilar...Well done mate! After the season Chelsea have had I can't believe you're going to be in the final & more importantly after the quarter & semi finals you deserve to be there!

I hate how easily the refs are influenced at the Camp Nou. He gave Cech a yellow for time wasting when, admittedly he was taking his time getting the goal kick off but it wasn't blatant. I mean, it was only the 60th minutes. The fans whistling had a lot to do with that yellow card. Also, the fans whistling when Cahill went down. It was obvious to anyone Cahill was actually injured.

Also, Alexis Sanchez sure caught the diving bug rather quickly at Barcelona. I'm not even talking about the Terry incident either.The fans will do that in any stadium so the blame lies with weak and in some cases biased :wow: officials. The Van Persie sending off for timewasting 0.2 seconds after the whistle was blown was possibly the worst.

[Iceman]

This is the actual quote, I wish I was making this up:

"Football is unjust sometimes," Fabregas said. "If there's one way you want to lose, it's like this, being true to our style."The 2nd part of the quote is fine but he seems to think anyone who doesn't win by playing the Barca way is playing unjustly & doesn't deserve to win. Bollocks!!

As for being true to their style ok but have fun not scoring against Chelsea with 11 men & 2 CBs in the CB position.

[RKO]

Here's Gary Neville having an orgasm as El Niño scores.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P8pvOvYAM&feature=g-trend&context=G2b4ab7dYTAAAAAAAAAA

[Darthphere]

Gary Neville man, I love that guy.

[Darthphere]

I see handball there. Also, how was Torres not offside. Am I missing something?

[Hunter Rider]

http://i.imgur.com/CT7lN.png

D Bry spreading his wings! :D

Yeah. I can't imagine watching a match like this if I was a fan of one of the teams.

I hope Torres can kick on from this and get back to his old self. Cech, what a keeper. One of the guys I was always confident in. I thought the RBs would have no chance but I guess the way Barcelona play you don't really need hulking English style CBs as much as you would against most other teams (German for eg). Kalou I thought was one of the only players who was a bit lacklustre in his desire to win/keep balls but I couldn't watch every minute (work) so I may have missed moments. Big congrats to Di Matteo though. I wonder what he'll be doing next season.

You may be experiencing it soon if your team keeps progressing as it is. :up:

Boswinga's spped of movement was useful at CB as it turned out and Ivanovic did really well as he's prone to a foul or 8 and a big guy can struggle with the little Barca players. It'll be interesting to see if this goal will finally snap Torres out of his funk.

It was crucial. It meant Chelsea could defend. If they had needed that goal later on I think they would have conceded quite a few with 10 men stretched trying to attack as well as defend.

The boost in hope and resolve it must have given the half time team talk is immeasureable, he's had a good second season for Chelsea and has potential to be a key player in the rebuilding that is inevitable over the next season or two.

Yeah, they just don't/can't play long ball/direct whatever the situation!

Seems Fabregas and co have this delusional idea that the way they play is the only way to play.

Well, my poor old heart has just recovered (thanks for the concern guys :yay:).

Congrats mate, greatest performance you've seen from a Chelsea team?

Anyways, Like I said, a great night for any Chelsea fan, and any fan of Gary Neville sounding like he is having a massive orgasm when Torres scored :woot: My own reaction was not entirely dissimilar...

Nevs definitely had his country over club hat on tonight. :funny:

[RKO]

I see handball there. Also, how was Torres not offside. Am I missing something?

That wasn't a hand, it hit him in the head. And it wasn't offside because you can't be offside in your own half, which is where Fernando started making the run.

[Hunter Rider]

I see handball there. Also, how was Torres not offside. Am I missing something?

He was inside his own half when the ball was kicked which means he can't be offside.

[wobbly]

I see handball there. Also, how was Torres not offside. Am I missing something?

He was in his own half when the ball the was played: You cannot be offside in your own half, end of story.

The handball I'd need to see a closer clearer shot of it. Would be ###king ironic if it was considering the Volleyball Barca were getting away with 3 years ago at the bridge :cwink:

[Darthphere]

Ok guys, relax I get it. Stop yelling at me!

[RKO]

That's what you get for speaking blasphemies in Saint Torres day.

[Poeman]

Here's Gary Neville having an orgasm as El Niño scores.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-P8pvOvYAM&feature=g-trend&context=G2b4ab7dYTAAAAAAAAAA

so hilarious...The word is out...Torres goal is being called the "The $50 million pound goal"

I just dont think people are giving Ramires's goal enough credit...That may go down as the biggest goal in Chelsea history if they pull this off...

[kit1982]

I think alot of guys aren't getting the credit they deserve, you'd think Lampard had done everything. I mean Sky saying he was the best outfield player? Ahead of Ramires who not only scored but was awesome at right back, making tackles and winning every header. I thought Meireles and Mikel were magnificent, everytime Barca got to the 18 yard box, they along with Frank stopped anything going through the middle. Cech's anticipation was fantastic, it's his best performance since probably Barca at the Bridge in '05.


Nice to see that Cesc wasn't just an absolute c*** at Arsenal.

[RKO]

Indeed. I'm kinda glad Lampard is leading the team as captain for the final.

[spidey-dude]

as Houllier said after we beat Barca - you can keep the ball we'll keep the result

Wobbly don't get me wrong, it was a good performance and is what needed to be done in the situation - i just hate the Media reaction

[wobbly]

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Congrats mate, greatest performance you've seen from a Chelsea team?

It's up there. The emotion of the night makes it easy to think yes, but that is a bit of a dis-service to past teams that have fought some great battles.

Under the circumstances they faced on the night though, self inflicted as one of them was, and it being against Barcelona at the Nou Camp to boot, it gets the nod for now.

[bapi]

Unbelievable match for Chelsea.

Gary Neville is a great pundit.

[bapi]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p2YCQuatwuc/T5fpQTGPjWI/AAAAAAAAFlI/h57GzvgrS0g/s1600/9+CL+Summary.jpg

[Van Petrol]

I forgot to say yesterday, Congrats to Chelsea (the team, manager and staff :cwink:) and wobbly. :up:

[Iceman]

I forgot to say yesterday, Congrats to Chelsea (the team, manager and staff :cwink:) and wobbly. :up:Yes you did! :woot:

Chelsea aren't exactly the most popular club but any club that beats Barca can be loved for a day!

[Iceman]

as Houllier said after we beat Barca - you can keep the ball we'll keep the resultHaha love it.

Indeed. I'm kinda glad Lampard is leading the team as captain for the final.Agreed. Would much prefer him to be lifting the trophy than Terry.

Ok guys, relax I get it. Stop yelling at me!http://www.offside-ref.co.uk/laws/11-offside-rule/detailed/
:BA

[Darthphere]

Offside, who the **** knows the rule?


Anyway, Mikel wants UEFA to overturn the bans. Good luck with that. Only person I can see getting their yellow taken away is Ivanovic for protesting the penalty call. But I highly doubt that.

[Iceman]

Offside, who the **** knows the rule?


Anyway, Mikel wants UEFA to overturn the bans. Good luck with that. Only person I can see getting their yellow taken away is Ivanovic for protesting the penalty call. But I highly doubt that.Not the refs for one thing. Such an important rule should be as clear as night and day, not open to a million different interpretations. Although at least in this case, the rule is pretty clear.

Agreed, no point even contesting the others. They should use the Geoff Shreeves youtube clip as mitigating evidence of undue emotional trauma.

[wobbly]

Didn't think yellows could be appealed? Thought that only applied to straight reds?

[Hunter Rider]

as Houllier said after we beat Barca - you can keep the ball we'll keep the result

Wobbly don't get me wrong, it was a good performance and is what needed to be done in the situation - i just hate the Media reaction

The media reaction would have been the same for any English club mate, we'd have had "Fergie's warriors battle through Nou Camp test" or "King Kenny's conquerers defeat Barcelona against the odds" etc....There's nothing wrong with the nations sports writers giving due to our own.

It's up there. The emotion of the night makes it easy to think yes, but that is a bit of a dis-service to past teams that have fought some great battles.

Under the circumstances they faced on the night though, self inflicted as one of them was, and it being against Barcelona at the Nou Camp to boot, it gets the nod for now.

I get where you're coming from Wobbly, I think one thing is important though, Roman must not let this admittedly great achievement cover the cracks that are there, the need for some new, younger blood in the team is still required IMO.

[Hunter Rider]

The 'two yellow cards across two games and you miss the final' rule is stupid and should be dropped. The only way someone should miss a final is if they get sent off in the second leg of the semi.

[Van Petrol]

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[the_ultimate_evil]

The media reaction would have been the same for any English club mate, we'd have had "Fergie's warriors battle through Nou Camp test" or "King Kenny's conquerers defeat Barcelona against the odds" etc....There's nothing wrong with the nations sports writers giving due to our own.


i wouldn't bet on that mate i just had to turn talksport off to the rally call of no english has ever done anything like this or how no other english club has deserved the cup more so that chelsea.

hell they even went on to make claims they have never had a chance to win the title in the past(hello moscow) or that no club from the capital has ever come this close before

now dont get me wrong a lot fo this is coming from jason cundy so its like trying to listen to a horse with diarrhoea

[Iceman]

The media reaction would have been the same for any English club mate, we'd have had "Fergie's warriors battle through Nou Camp test" or "King Kenny's conquerers defeat Barcelona against the odds" etc....There's nothing wrong with the nations sports writers giving due to our own.:up:



I get where you're coming from Wobbly, I think one thing is important though, Roman must not let this admittedly great achievement cover the cracks that are there, the need for some new, younger blood in the team is still required IMO.The old guard saved them here but they aren't going to be at their peak for much longer.

The 'two yellow cards across two games and you miss the final' rule is stupid and should be dropped. The only way someone should miss a final is if they get sent off in the second leg of the semi.Yeah, missing the final is too big a punishment if half of the offence occurred ages ago. Maybe for the final they should look at who is going to be missing it and review whether they actually deserve to be missing it. JT certainly does though lol.

[Two-Face]

Congrats to Chelsea fans in here fully deserved. Too bad John Terry won't play in the final. I feel it will be Real facing Chelsea they know Barca is out. Good luck to our former boy Ronnie.

[RKO]

Any predictions for tonight? 3-0 Real Mourinho wins.

[ttotheusher]

Any predictions for tonight? 3-0 Real Mourinho wins.

I think that's a bit generous, as I can't see Bayern not scoring. However, I can see Real going through.

[Poeman]

The way things are...Munich might be more motivated then Real Madrid...Would not be shocked if Munich got through this semifinal

[bapi]

Yeah, in La Liga Real conceded more goals in home matches than Atletico, Getafe, Mallorca or Granada so I can't see Bayern not scoring too.

Chelsea x Bayern, I'd say.

[Iceman]

I think it's going to be a close one. Either team can win given that 1st leg scoreline.

[RKO]

Here we go. Madrid 1-0. Ronaldo Penalty.

[Iceman]

Oh for some reason I thought the 2nd leg was in Germany. In that case I expect Real to go through.

[Iceman]

Ronaldo again! 2-0

He's really stepping up that campaign for World Player of the Year.

[bapi]

2:0 - but what was Robben doing?! and when I remember his performance against Dortmund... awful.

[RKO]

Ronaldo again. I told you guys. 2-0

[The Englishman]

The penalty decision was ridiculous!!!

[RKO]

The penalty decision was ridiculous!!!

A hand ball is a hand ball though, it was scoring chance.

[Iceman]

2-1! Level on aggregate!

[RKO]

ROBBEN! Now it's a game.