Chelsea F.C [2007-2008] Thread

[newbie original]

Good effort by Chelsea..great recovery this season, because it could have gone south fast.

You'll be up against it in the CL final without John Terry....atleast it's not a broken arm/separated shoulder.

 

[newbie original]

Well, it looks like there's GOOD NEWS REGARDING TERRY

''It popped back in before I got to hospital and I need three or four days rest but I should be fit for Moscow, fingers crossed.'' Terry.

 

[Help?]

Well Chelsea put up a great fight this season. And it certainly was the most exciting finish in the last 10 years. But the best team won. And really there is nothing else I can say about it because it is much easier to give credit to others when the result went your way, so suffice with great season from you guys and we'll battle it out next year again.

 

[Zakov]

Well Chelsea put up a great fight this season. And it certainly was the most exciting finish in the last 10 years. But the best team won. And really there is nothing else I can say about it because it is much easier to give credit to others when the result went your way, so suffice with great season from you guys and we'll battle it out next year again.

yep, cheers m8, but in 10 days time we'll be battling it out again, hehe
well can't say that im not disappointed, we came so close but at the end of the day it wasn't in our hands to begin with.
and judging from the season, Utd probably deserved it more, but take nothing away from our boys, they've done a fantastic job, and i mean everyone at Chelsea FC. After all the turmoil, it has to be said that its a great achievement for us to be in this position at the final day of the season.
Keep yer chin up fellas, the season's not over yet, we've let one go, but the real catch is yet to come in 10 days time.
The only thing I'm worrying about is JT, of course he's optimistic, typical of him but I wouldn't him risking his career over a European Cup final.
Lets wait for more news, but thank god it wasn't a broken arm, I almost went nuts after my mate said his arm was broken.

hats off to Utd, they got the job done and unfortunately our players got sloppy and conceded that stupid Bolton goal at the final minute.
We need Riccy and JT for the final!! Good to see Sheva getting a goal, pity that it didn't matter in the end. Hopefully he comes up with goods in the European Cup final.

Come on Chels!! Its not over yet!!

 

[Hans]

Respect to you Blues tough sons of bitches, you took us to the limit !!!! You got a bunch of ******* brave players that take no **** and will put up a fight.

I won't worry about Terry. I bet my ******* brown ass that tough SOB is gonna show up in Moscow. Dislocated elbow is like an ant biting for him, the guy got knocked out on the head, and it ain't stopping him putting his head on the line when needed. See you in Moscow for the final showdown !!!!

 

[Filipower]

Bosingwa is official.




Bastards.

 

[Zakov]

yer right, Fili, on the website its been said that the deal is agreed....
came out of nowhere to be honest, if it was Jose I wouldn't be suprised he signed a player from Porto.........I know Bosingwa is a decent player but currently we're a bit overcrowded with right-backs..........don't know whats in store for Paulo and Belletti....I know Paulo just signed a new contract this year so it'll probably be Belletti unless he settles with 3rd or prolly 2nd choice or 5th considering Essien...........

 

[Filipower]

well, it really all depends on how Bosingwa adapts to Premierleague football as I said before...I'll surely try to follow it closely...

 

[pede54]

Well, I wasn't expecting to win the title this year. I was hoping of course, but not expecting. So I am proud and amazed at the battle we gave Man U, right up to the last day.

Next season, lets hope for a little more stability behind the scenes, because the Jose fiasco really affected our start to the season. The players did remarkably well considering the crap and the confusion they have had to deal with.

There is no ACN next year thank fu<k, so some of our best players will not go missing again at such a crucial time. Hopefully injuries will be kept to a minimum too.

Next season we will be awesome and we will win it.

Moscow next, so lets win this one first. Though if we don't, it will still have been an incredible season for Chelsea and for us.

 

[Zakov]

posted a video to raise our spirits b4 our final in Moscow....



cheers all u blues fans

Moscow next, so lets win this one first. Though if we don't, it will still have been an incredible season for Chelsea and for us.

We are Chelsea mate!! XD

 

[Zakov]

great news, fellow blues! JT, Didi, and Riccy have all been cleared as fit to play in Moscow after Wednesday's training session!

 

[Seán D]

I hope the two sets of supporters watch out for each other in Moscow. Bad **** can happen, and hopefully the fans stay in big groups. Especially after the Rangers fans behavior in manchester last night.

Heres to a fine contest and the safe return for everyone!

 

[newbie original]

The Ballack connection....

In 2002, Michael Ballack's former team, Bayer Leverkussen, finished 2nd in all 3 competitions(Cup, League, CL). They were called NEVERkussen. (because they Never-Could-Win)

In 2008, Michael Ballack's current team, Chelsea, finished 2nd in League, Cup* and CL? They'll call them ..........NEVERsea?



Cup* - League Cup NOT FA Cup

 

[Zakov]

well, let me tell u first that I'm not superstitious to begin with, so I don't believe in jinxes and stuff......
and for all those trophies you mentioned we've won them before except the Champions League whereas Leverkusen were fairly not used to winning titles back then and its understandable that they succumbed to the pressure of the going for the treble.

But besides Ballack, you could've mentioned the number of European Cup winners and finalists we have in our squad.

Winners:
Sheva, Riccy, Paulo,Belletti, Makelele.

Finalists:
Ashley Cole and Ballack.

and add to that, the squad is full of players that have been to the SFs stage 4 times now, so I don't think that you could compare this team to the Leverkusen team who were fairly underdogs in the competition back then.

In this final, Man Utd are slight favourites looking at the odds given but both teams are capable of winning it and both aren't underdogs.

 

[newbie original]

By the way, great video.

 

[Zakov]

Well, not much of a team news but Vidic is doing a good job of firing up Drogba ala Rafa......Lets hope Didi responds to it again in the final!!

Fili, hands off Elisha or I'll tell Scarlett!!

 

[Seán D]

Not so sure. Nemanja is out for revenge for that concussion. Drogba is doomed

 

[newbie original]

He should have learnt, from the pre-SF comments, NOT to get involved in this sort of thing with Drogba. Meanshile, Kalou has said that Chelsea should target Vidic because he might not have fully recovered....

On a side note, Drogba may be investigated for intentionally "taking" cards at strategic times to allow him to rest for certain games...as per Mourinho's instructions. LINK: http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/8145592/Drogba-could-face-FA-investigation

 

[Zakov]

thats bollocks, how can u take cards at "strategic" times? I've never seen Drogba going into challenges intentionally, and his level of dissent is nothing to shout about........in addition to that, the unpredictable referees with their decisions which are not consistent......sure he goes down easily but that doesn't get him cards at "strategic" times...

I don't see why whenever a player puts out a biography it should be taken seriously 100% where I'm sure Drogba was cynical when he mentioned about that Jose analysed everything including the cards. Referees are unpredictable, simple as that, unless its a wanker like Mike Dean.

 

[Kibe Kru]

Oh well, of course you can be carded at strategic times, but it's one of the things that can't be proven. Of course you'd rather sit out a match against Derby to play United the other week.... And I'd say most footballers do that anyway, so I don't think Drogba should be punished...

Anyway, I've just stopped by to wish you guys good luck against the Mancs.