Chelsea Vs. Manchester United: Lineups/Game Thread
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 3:11 PM GMT
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PrintChelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Petr Cech; Jose Bosingwa, David Luiz, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic; Michael Essien, Raul Meireles; Florent Malouda, Juan Mata, Daniel Sturridge; Fernando Torres.
Substitutes from: Ross Turnbull, Paulo Ferreira, Ryan Bertrand, Sam Hutchinson, Oriol Romeu, Lucas Piazon, Romelu Lukaku.
Manchester United starting lineup: David de Gea; Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Jonny Evans, Rafael da Silva; Ashley Young, Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Antonio Valencia; Wayne Rooney, Danny Welbeck.
Substitutes from: Ben Amos, Fabio da Silva, Paul Pogba, Paul Scholes, Park Ji-Sung, Javier Hernandez, Dimitar Berbatov.
For the sake of my sanity, I'm listing this as a 4-2-3-1. Otherwise I hate this lineup.
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I can't imagine that AVB would be dumb enough to use those players in a 4-3-3
4-2-3-1 is what turned the tide of the first match in the 2nd half
AVB has shown me enough tactically so far
to suggest he probably will be dumb enough to go 4-3-3!
And we got destroyed in midfield until the switch to 4-2-3-1
Fingers crossed AVB doesn’t have a short memory
WTF people?
Good luck, bitchezzzz….
I’m ready to (continue to) drink!
by DPeezy on Feb 5, 2012 3:15 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
why does he choose to start malouda over romeu!
and no bertrand? screw AVB, honestly
by blue_is_the_colour on Feb 5, 2012 3:15 PM GMT reply actions
I can deal with the bertrand decision
But romeu should be holding in the back especially against a team like United. Sometimes I really don’t get AVB’s decision making.
by Blue for life on Feb 5, 2012 3:40 PM GMT up reply actions
Bosingwa at left back
No Romeu?
It’s 10:16 AM and I need a drink. Now.
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If we're playing a 4-3-3 again...in going (back) to bed. If we're starting bosingwa at lb...I'm going (back) to bed. Of malouda is in the midfield...I'm going (back) to bed
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 3:23 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
We're starting Bosingwa
Go back to bed
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 3:24 PM GMT up reply actions
This is the greatest exchange I have ever seen here.
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If it was a 4-3-3
Pretty sure Romeu would have started. So it’s most probably 4-2-31 but you never know AVB that guy said he trusts Ryan and then plays Bosingwa.
to be fair, it was only Blackburn
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 3:32 PM GMT up reply actions
:c( it was a bad day
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:35 PM GMT up reply actions
The most scoringest team in the bottom half
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:33 PM GMT up reply actions
What a goal from Cisse
That partnership he has with Ba has the potential to be one of the best in the league
Pardew has a real eye for players
Let’s send a spy over to Newcastle and lets go for the guys Pardew wants.
LOL at FOX promoting this match as if BOTH teams could win the title
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:32 PM GMT up reply actions
uh
they’ve also never won it before and they still have to travel to old trafford.
Saying that United “can’t win the title” is extraordinarily stupid.
actually utd have to go away to city!
city won 6-1 at OT!
Madrid haven't beat Barca in the league but will most likely win the title
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:44 PM GMT up reply actions
Another team being better has rarely stopped United in the past
They could still win it not easily but yeah.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:40 PM GMT up reply actions
A LOT better, but only three points ahead? And United with a ton more
injuries than them too.
I can't tell if it's good that I'm positive about this match or not.
Like, I think I’m predicting us being stuffed here, but it should a damned fun match. Neither team is particularly near their best.
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I can't believe
He won’t give Ryan Bertrand a chance to play and instead play Bosingwa at LB. At this point I’m so sick of Cole and Bosingwa I want Hutchinson and Bertrand to play.
As for Malouda in Midfield I’d rather Piazon at least he is hungry, creative and is a threat to score a goal, things Malouda hasn’t been in year.
I HATE MALOUDA
Piazon in midfield would also make me cry
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 3:33 PM GMT up reply actions
Romeu
is probably the best option and then push Essien further. But here is what we get for loaning out McEachran a ton of injuries in midfield, he is the guy I’d like to see playing.
It would make sense ro have Jacob Mellis or Conor Clifford on the bench, hell I’d start either one ahead of Malouda
I don't think Romeu is a good option unless we're playing 4-3-3
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 3:40 PM GMT up reply actions
We are
and Essien is gonna be the holding one.
If we are playing 4-2-3-1 then I would definetly rather Piazon over Malouda
I think Mikel's a much better one
Romeu’s passing range isn’t very good
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 3:46 PM GMT up reply actions
Oh, no.
Already a Tim/Gary cunfusion.
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I was expecting it, but not four seconds in.
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I have oddly high hopes all of a sudden
Maybe it’s the cold medicine?
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 3:32 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Just saw him on there
lord… if there is anything that will make Americans turn this off before giving the game a chance, it is him.
um
Torres has scored against good defenses and has consistently provided assists this season. Lukaku has looked lost whenever he’s been on the pitch.
Lulu has looked more impressive than Torres in his little cameos. I don't expect
him to start, just wondering why Stephen doesnt want to see him at all.
Erm, it's not hard to look more impressive than Torres. Like I said, I just want
to know why he doesn’t want to see a sub appearance for him.
Right, it's not hard to be more impressive than Torres
So what’s it say about Lukaku that he hasn’t been?
Look, I think Lukaku is a brilliant prospect but he’s looked out of his depth this season. He’s done absolutely nothing that makes me think he can contribute positively this season.
i don't he's seen enough time on the pitch
to be saying he hasn’t been consistant, of course he hasn’t been, he needs more time
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 3:48 PM GMT up reply actions
"I don't think"
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 3:49 PM GMT up reply actions
Oh I agree
He clearly needs a loan move. But throwing him on in this match will mean we’re desperate or that Torres is hurt, neither of which is very palatable.
I agree with a loan move, but
Chelsea is pretty thin as far as out ’n out strikers go, need more depth there
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 3:53 PM GMT up reply actions
Definitely
I just don’t like having a young player there who needs to be playing regularly to develop.
At least
Lukaku makes it awkward for people and wins balls in the air. Latelly Torres is doing nothing over Christmas he played pretty well but now ugh
Lukaku has been TERRIBLE in the air
I don’t think he’s won a single header all season. Very surprising, to be honest, since I thought he could at least be a battering ram immediately.
It's bizarre!
He gets into decent positions but every single CB he’s come up against gets above him.
What the hell is Piers Morgan doing here?
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He's an "expert" in Fox's opinion
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:34 PM GMT up reply actions
caaaaaarefreee
wherever you may be
by Jimm Bmore on Feb 5, 2012 3:36 PM GMT via Android app reply actions
I hadn't realised just how thin our bench is... Eek.
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I'm looking at the lineup
and have a bad feeling. Oh my. And with Howard Webb. Without Frank Lampard. Help
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Terry story getting played up
Surprising!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 3:36 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I think Piers Morgan is the biggest reason not to be an Arsenal fan.
He is banned from Charsenal, by the way, or possibly with his head on a pike, it’s fiction.
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Yeah when's the next episode?
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:39 PM GMT up reply actions
Yes, but I've been neglecting football of all kinds this week.
Normal service [probably] resumes next week.
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It was Bridge's ex-girlfriend, knobhead.
Also, Andres Villas-Boas? [Fun]ing FOX.
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He loves attention and FOX loves him :cP
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:38 PM GMT up reply actions
Ugh I have to wake up to this crap
I’m annoyed already
by marc.nicholls1 on Feb 5, 2012 3:41 PM GMT up reply actions
He hates ManU more than Chelsea though so it's ok
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:41 PM GMT up reply actions
Since when is an extra marital affair a "crime"
by marc.nicholls1 on Feb 5, 2012 3:38 PM GMT up reply actions
Except I don't really wanna see most of our bench play in a game this big
Except for Romeu.
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 3:39 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
The first Boswinga!
Take a shot.
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Am I the only one not bothered by not playing Romeu against a team...
…Graham has referred to as entirely composed of wingers?
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Nope
Only quibble I’d have is Bossy over Bert, and that’s so minor that it’s not worth mentioning
by Stephen Schmidt on Feb 5, 2012 3:43 PM GMT up reply actions
Yeah, I think that's roughly equal.
The Bossman is actually better on the left, since he has to concentrate.
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Which is relevent only if it's not a double pivot
Blues website has been wrong about this before.
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 3:45 PM GMT up reply actions
last week
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 3:45 PM GMT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL De Gea is the WORST KEEPER IN THE LEAGUE
according to expert Piers Morgan laughable
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Opta clears things up
77% – David De Gea’s saves-to-shots percentage in the PL this season (4th best in the division), vs Petr Cech’s 65% (20th). Misconception.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:47 PM GMT up reply actions
Unfortunatelly they don't keep consistency as a stat or number of blunders
De Gea would lead the league in number of blunders
THat's what I was thinking
Szcz has had a few recently as well.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:51 PM GMT up reply actions
No he wouldn't
The “De Gea is bad keeper” line of thought is a laughable as the David Luiz being a poor defender meme. He’s very good.
by Stephen Schmidt on Feb 5, 2012 3:51 PM GMT up reply actions
DL's only problem is the rakes
so hopefully the grounds crew are being diligent of that
by gr_cat on Feb 5, 2012 3:52 PM GMT up reply actions 1 recs
lol But he's fun to pick on
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:53 PM GMT up reply actions
Its a 4-3-3 with Malouda as CM.
GG.
by The Bison on Feb 5, 2012 3:45 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Ew. Vince Lombardi is an influence on Fergie. I am now unclean.
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So any word on the formation?
That’s a big deal in terms of our prospects
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 3:46 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Site says 4-3-3, but we're all hoping 4-2-3-1
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They've shown all the famous misses this morning.
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There is a fact I wouldnt normally care about
but it bothers me that ManU will probably try to use it if this result goes their way… the thing about them not winning at SB in a decade. Would like if their squad kept the fear of SB in their hearts. It’s happened to better teams…
"He's currently the worst keeper in the league" lmao
hyperbole much?
For a starting lineup, it's probably pretty young. Less than 25, I'd say.
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I hear the criers ...
“A rejuvenated Chelsea” isn’t enough to beat a beautifully playing United side?"
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Forgot Malouda.
Probably 26 or 27.
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Cool. My mental averaging, when accounting for FloMo, was pretty accurate.
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Oh great
The Torres misses segment. CRISIS FOR TORRES! Yay Fox.
Hopefully that keeps up
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by RocketsAstros on Feb 5, 2012 3:54 PM GMT up reply actions
It's for the Americans who don't know
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:55 PM GMT up reply actions
Even some Americans know
that’s how far the news has traveled and how bad it has been. Fox is just not creative and they are terrible for commentary.
Rob Stone, Eric Wynaldo, and Piers Morgan
Oof.
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We already have Chamk
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:56 PM GMT up reply actions
You're having a laugh
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:57 PM GMT up reply actions
That DL picture was horrible
What was up with his hair?
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 3:55 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
FOX thinks 4-2-3-1.
That means 4-3-3. Hurgh.
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Oh
Fox says Mata is in the hole. I may be behind on this… I am half reading the thread and half getting ready to maybe go to brunch after this. I may NEED bloody mary’s.
De Gea's been tested more
He was the busiest keeper before he got yanked from the starting lineup. He’s not nearly as bad as people make him out to be. Cech isn’t having his best year, and we didnt sort out our defense for months.
I was just mocking Morgan
after railing against De Gea he says Cech is a good keeper. He knows nothing
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 3:59 PM GMT up reply actions
The Bossman's not bad on the left. He has to concentrate there.
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What is it about the Bossman doing well in other positions?
He kind of sucks at RB, but when he’s played CB and LB, he’s been pretty okay.
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He's BOSS,that's why.
:D Unofficial apologist I may be,but I take my job seriously! :P
by Avinash Mohan on Feb 5, 2012 4:02 PM GMT up reply actions
God Wynalda is never right....
Long day for Torres then?
I know
his vote of confidence concerns me, lol.
Even a broken clock is right on occasion... [Uneasy hope]
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So AVB must bring on Youth in this match...
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 3:58 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I just don't see him having to use Paulo, Hutch, and Turnbull. : P
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Watch it be the first time he doesn't use all 3 subs
Romeu to come on for Essien, and that’s it
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:00 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
in fairness to AVB if we are in a 4-2-3-1
I’d say this is our strongest lineup. Although Bertand probably is a better LB than Bossman
Let's go Blues!!!!
Let’s hope we’re not [fun]ed
That was a fun first minute...
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We're boned. methinks.
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its called the Malouda
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 4:03 PM GMT up reply actions
Why isn't Petr still wearing the white-purple adiPowers that...
…match his kit?
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Well...
let’s hope our boys turn it up! Come on Chelsea!
They're trying to pass it!
This is good
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:04 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
they forgot to announce howard webb in uniteds starting lineup…
by lfcsens on Feb 5, 2012 4:04 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
I just wish it was for a different reason. : (
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Depends on the reason...
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:06 PM GMT up reply actions
Now is not the time for that Luiz
my heart fucking stopped
With three players standing around the ball on the right
He just hung out over there
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 4:08 PM GMT up reply actions
I believe that was when he was floating to the right
and no one was center. But no worries… Sturridge long-ranged the shot through some 3-4 players and no where near on target.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:08 PM GMT up reply actions
Okay...
My game must be faster that what others are watching. I’ll not comment…
WTF MEIRELES!
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Malouda, Meireles and Sturridge
Never afraid to shoot wastefully
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:08 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Horrible keeping by De Gea.
I like it.
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I feel very calm. I've never felt this calm during a Chelsea Man Utd match
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:08 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Or he and Sturridge could just switch?
they both seem to want the other spot, lol.
Where is the card for Young there? Dive.
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Should have been for the dive, though.
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Miereles is looking really active so far
Keep it up!
Young should have been carded if that wasn't a pen
Yellow for deliberate handball or yellow for a dive
Oh, Cahill, you lucky bastard.
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HOW DOES TORRES EXPECT TO SCORE?
if when we have the in advanced positions he runs off to the sideline? GET IN THE BOX
Well that's one and a half non-calls gone our way
Either could’ve been a pen, Cahill’s definitely should’ve been
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:12 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Welbeck offside (thank god)
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Shrewd dealings there
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:15 PM GMT up reply actions
I just pictured the "I must break you" scene from which ever Rocky film had the Soviet.
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Rocky 4
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 4:16 PM GMT up reply actions
Essien is our best so far imo
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Torres wants it today
He’s got fire in the eyes
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:16 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
The question is, "What constitutes 'it'."
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Today ManU but I'll try to be fair
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:18 PM GMT up reply actions
Aren't I always :c)
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:20 PM GMT up reply actions
Chelsea need to drop points :cP
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:19 PM GMT up reply actions
Man..
Meireles sure is the weak link today, he has been for a while now.
I'll put money on Young seeing red.
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Probably should have already for the dive and Bran challenge.
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Whats wrong with Torres' movement?!
I just don’t get it.
Unintentional Bran boning Cahill shot.
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Someone says Torres and Meireles are looking good
Some say they aren’t…wtf is going on? I miss my TV :(
Well..
There doesn’t seem to be any logic to Torres’ movement, and Meireles can’t seem to make the simple pass. Essien on the other hand is making me smile.
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 4:22 PM GMT up reply actions
That was crap, Torres.
Ugh.
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Exactly. I'd rather he shoot and miss than not shoot at all.
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Rubbish at the wall and all that.
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First miss from Torres
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:21 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Alright.
I’ve had enough of the backpasses today. And all of them being terrible. PLAY BETTER! Please? Come on Blues.. you guys are better than this… show ’em!
Too much backward movement really
look kind of scared
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:23 PM GMT up reply actions
It's infuriating
I swear they aren’t even looking up to see if there are options.
THey seem to be getting into it
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:26 PM GMT up reply actions
Luiz is our #1 attacking player today
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
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Can't believe that Torres shot....his confidence is so shot right now...CMON NANDO WE BELIEVE IN YOU
He's not a dandelion..
Confidence Shmonfidence!
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 4:26 PM GMT up reply actions
Gary Cahill!
You are a defender[-ish]!
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for the last couple of minutes yeah
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:25 PM GMT up reply actions
I think overall your possession has been tame they've been more threatening
now you’ve improved
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:27 PM GMT up reply actions
Chelsea settling down.
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Would Lukaku totally ragdoll Evans?
Lol I think so!
I have to say, I actually love Welbeck a little.
It’s his commitment to a hairstyle that went out of fashion before he was born.
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by Kevin Kostka on Feb 5, 2012 4:27 PM GMT reply actions 1 recs
I like it
he’s bringing it back!
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:29 PM GMT up reply actions
I want the six-inch Kid high top fade!
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Pretty sure
if any American was watching to see how they felt about this sport, they’ve turned it off by now. Too many fouls. Well, and other things.
LOL..
Either they like it or they don’t… I doubt they would even be watching foxsports atm.“wtf soccer?! crap!” turns tv off and goes outside.
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 4:30 PM GMT up reply actions
Barnko is one the most awkward-looking players I've seen recently.
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Definitely the most awkward who is still good.
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Hate, hate, HATE Ashley Young.
He’s on my list.
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Why are Chelsea so confident?
It doesn’t make sense
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:29 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Brani 4 lyfe <3
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Giggs is actually fast
Fergie must be giving him something
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:31 PM GMT up reply actions
How the fuck are you slower than a 500 year old man Danny
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 4:30 PM GMT reply actions 1 recs
Giggs' sister in law is on the grounds
and he’s showing off?
God, I love Branko so much.
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Everyone except THE BISON is doing nothing.
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 4:31 PM GMT up reply actions
Pick a side
Are they fucking or doing nothing? ;)
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Utd building up a head of steam
Dislike! Dislike!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:30 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Wait, are all of the 3 in our 4-2-3-1 left-footed?
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Seriously?
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I haven't been impressed with sturridge as of late.
Doesn’t seem to have the magic he had earlier in the season
Should've been a yellow the other way...
He dropped like a sack of potatoes…
There are literally DOZENS of us!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Feb 5, 2012 4:34 PM GMT up reply actions
It's a mystery why we've not conceded
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:32 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
and Bran
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by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 4:33 PM GMT up reply actions
Everything looks really bouncy today
Like the ball is just bouncing off people. Is it the cold?
It's sad
that it has been that long that I’ved played that I cannot remember what it is like to play in the cold.
IN THE FACE
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Knock on wood, but Bosingwa's looked rather good at LB
Bizarrely he seems to be better there than at RB
When he gets comfortable, his concerntration slips.
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Evra should take up boxing.
That was a haymaker if I’ve ever seen one, and he wasn’t KO’ed.
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But he wasn't instantly out, though.
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He'd have made the ten count.
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Who's wearing the armband for Chelsea?
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Cech
I didn't order assholes with my whiskey
by White Lightning on Feb 5, 2012 4:35 PM GMT up reply actions
JT isn't playing right
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:40 PM GMT up reply actions
Man..
Malouda is badddddddd, and not in a good way either.
STURRIDGE!!!!!!
WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!! GO CHELSE!!!!!!
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He managed the best
first touch of the game thus far!
I have no idea what happened, and I don't care.
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Whoa!
What the eff??
There are literally DOZENS of us!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Feb 5, 2012 4:36 PM GMT reply actions
Man Utd are not impressing me at all
Considering how crap we’re playing I expected us to be losing but we’re winning. So strange…
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:36 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Own goal!!!
That’s Johnny Evans!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:37 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Not much he could do about it though
Very nice from Sturridge!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:38 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
Fuck you, wankhole.
Mancini didn’t sell Sturridge!
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To be fair... De Gea deflected it into Evans...
There are literally DOZENS of us!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Feb 5, 2012 4:37 PM GMT reply actions
Sturridge suddenly on fire
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Malouda was right in there for the goal too
At least SOMEONE is getting in the box
He had some help from our resident Serb
Evra probably tried to block the second Sturridge
Every American watching
Just went, “what is this sport?”
That was just goofy. An own goal, off the arm (it appeared), from just a weird angle.
it was the chest for sure
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:39 PM GMT up reply actions
Looked like it actually came off his knee...
There are literally DOZENS of us!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Feb 5, 2012 4:39 PM GMT up reply actions
To be fair, several of us were cheering.
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Heh, I was too
And I’m definitely American.
I think it's obvious why Mata isn't playing in the hole now
His communication with the rest of the team just isn’t good enough
I was hoping that was just because the formation doesnt happen often
but yeah, I suppose I never considered that it may be a more long term issue.
I want to change my name to something like goal and have a son called Owen.
All in the hope he becomes a professional footballer.
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OMG!
Thank you, Cech.
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Cech, Bison, Branko and Luiz are amazing.
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Man Utd have not equalised for some reason
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:41 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Hey announcer man. When I look away from the tv
Don’t say “Torres, off he goes” cause my heart stopped.
True
we do get to be worried of that courtesy of that soft yellow.
Malouda
Just doesn’t look good. Like I’m not looking to bitch about him, but wwo, it’s just not there.
Malouda and Mata so bad today
Malouda not surprisingly. But duck a fuck this is frustrating.
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:43 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Can we always have Branko at RB, barring injury?
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Hope so....
…..but probably not. For some reason AVB seems to like Bosingwa.
by MischievousNinja87 on Feb 5, 2012 4:44 PM GMT up reply actions
I was wondering about that
Fergie’s hardly gonna shout “clear it”
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:47 PM GMT up reply actions
I still don't understand this complaint
I’m pretty sure Meireles’s pass accuracy is well over 85%
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 4:45 PM GMT up reply actions
As in, not part of the problem. Defensively, he's been everywhere. I dont like the
guy more than you do, but credit where it;s due.
I don't think he's been great or anything
But he’s been competent, which is better than the front four
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 4:51 PM GMT up reply actions
Yeah
the front line is not feeling so hot. I’ve almost been wanting a Meireles long-range shot, just to see some attempts.
Better than some of our players
He’s sort of commanding the midfield more than anyone. I am surprised not to hear more out of Essien. And Mata seems to be struggling some when he is not further up on the pitch.
That tackling is mostly bad luck
The ball’s just taking some really unfortunate bounces
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 4:49 PM GMT up reply actions
Yeah he's having a very good day
Our problems have mainly been in the 3, not the 2
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:47 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
He's not anonymous
He’s not fucking up too badly. He’s breaking up plays.
He’s been solid.
If he was at RB, Rooney would have destroyed the Bossman, but at LB...
…Epic Bossman!
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Not a foul again!
Piss being taken.
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That's apparently why it took them 15 seconds to invoke the Man U rules for fouling.
There are literally DOZENS of us!
by Tracer Bullet 82 on Feb 5, 2012 4:46 PM GMT up reply actions
Are we gonna survive till half time
I wonder
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:46 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Not at all :/
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Freaking Pau Gasol analogs everywhere
And they’re all wearing red… #FlopCity
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
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Isn't it time for the whistle?
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:48 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
some Fergie time
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:48 PM GMT up reply actions
Added time to added time.
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
They keep bringing up the match against Arsenal
Chelsea are very different now than then
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Quit smiling Sturridge
Evans is gonna karate kick you later
Alright AVB
we may have the lead, but you need to say something in that locker room that inspires these boys to keep it… and increase it!
THAT'S A SOLID FIRST HALF
I’ll take that gladly. Malouda and Mata need to sort themselves out though
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 4:49 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Malouda off for ANYONE.
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Do we deserve to be winning?
I don’t think so. However we are winning. Weird.
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:49 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Its a reverse of the game at OT!
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Not even the Arsenal fan who wants you to lose is as negative :cP
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:53 PM GMT up reply actions
I convinced my dad to be a footy fan...turns out he's a Gooner now.
Damn.
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Ha awesome
sounds like he’s got good taste.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:56 PM GMT up reply actions
Its only because of the Blackburn game.
I’m tempted to show him my PVR of the United game ;)
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
How's that fair?
What’s fair is to show him the 5-3 ;c)
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:02 PM GMT up reply actions
Bah
He’s seen the second one
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
hahaha It's cool that you've made him a fan
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:04 PM GMT up reply actions
Just tell him Piers Morgan is his company
maybe that will help him see the light.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
The worst thing about him being a football “pundit” is that he’s associated with Arsenal and WILL scare off potential fans with his lunacy.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:58 PM GMT up reply actions
Well if I'm not overly optimistic I won't be disapointed.
I’l be lying if I said I’ve seen anything positive from us
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 4:59 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
You haven't been the overwhelmingly dominant team BUT have been good
and are ahead for good reason. (the nonpk call notwithstanding)
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:00 PM GMT up reply actions
Definitely
ManU can be very clinical when given the opportunities
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:51 PM GMT up reply actions
True
Every pass it seems is right to United. Even Cech’s “clearances” set them up with chances
by TheColorIsBlue on Feb 5, 2012 4:51 PM GMT up reply actions
Good thing Cech isn't THE WORST KEEPER IN THE LEAGUE
like De GEa
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:52 PM GMT up reply actions
Even Almunia seems better than De Gea at this point
by Avinash Mohan on Feb 5, 2012 4:54 PM GMT up reply actions
Not sure if serious
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:55 PM GMT up reply actions
Cech has saved the game four y'all
been immense
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:57 PM GMT up reply actions
Or you could not.....
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 4:58 PM GMT up reply actions
Holy shit, we're winning!
Holyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinningHolyshit,we’rewinning
by DPeezy on Feb 5, 2012 4:54 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
You don't get to tell people how to be a fan
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 5:00 PM GMT up reply actions
But I don't wanna sleep.
I meant I don’t care if we deserve it or not (I am happy we are winning) but I think you misunderstood.
Weirdly, I think both sides have reason to be angry with Webb right now.
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Damnit Newcastle
Why’d you have to get Ba back!?
I KNOW RIGHT!!!! ugh
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:01 PM GMT up reply actions
Multiple pics of Nando?
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Hate to sound so negatie but we NEED TO REALLY improve, if we're going to win this
I just hope it happens…
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:01 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
ManU are abound to get the chances so can't disagree with you there
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:01 PM GMT up reply actions
long half to go
theyll be throwing men forward….nail em on the counter.
by Jimm Bmore on Feb 5, 2012 5:01 PM GMT via Android app reply actions
Alright guys
I am trying to speak positive things out there in hopes that it makes them come true. Let’s do this… take that lead and run with it! DO IT!
Hope we stay calm in this half
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:04 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
The reverse of the first fixture!
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Should only Torres cross from now on?
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:06 PM GMT up reply actions
Great cross from Torres and fantastic goal
It was sooo good I nearly cheered then I remembered…..
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Just come out of the closet
We’ll understand
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:07 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
Ok guys it's true
I hate Manchester United….
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:08 PM GMT up reply actions
BEAUTIFUL GOAL!
I thought that cross was going to go too high for Mata, but wow… what a shot Mata!
Sooo Torres is still the resident playmaker...
No complaints here LOL
I am so glad we didn't bring Mt. LUKAKU on at the half.
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I JUST CAME!!!
My god that was amazing
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:07 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I clapped...
Like a sir. After I came all over myself of course.
LOL reports saying it was freezing in the Away dressing room!!!
Sounds like something Jose would do!
Oops
Forgot… we dont need the Meireles long ranger to come out right now.
Meireles long shot!
Take a double!
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Good posession by Sturridge,
and there’s Raul, doing his best vintage Ramires impression.
I miss baseball.
Ok, I'm convinced
UP CHELSEA!
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:09 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Sorry you were wrong
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:17 PM GMT up reply actions
Just like to point out that I woke up the entire 24th floor of this hotel when Mata scored!
Oh my fucking god, what an absolute…words can’t even describe!
by DPeezy on Feb 5, 2012 5:10 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
DAVID LUIZ OH MY GOODNESS!!!!
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I've been thinking this for a while but it hasn't been an issue with Drogba at ACON
But maybe we could play Torres on the right wing with Drogba up the middle? Torres has played really well when drifting wide and creating chances for others
DAVIDDDDS LUIZZZZ!!!!!! THAT JUST HAPPENED!!!!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:10 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
DAVID LUIZ!!!! 3-0
: D : D : D : D
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And DL scores LOOK AT THAT HAIR
Well I guess I might as well stop hoping for ManU to win this
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LUIZZZZZZZZZ!!!
HahahahahahahHhahahaha
by DPeezy on Feb 5, 2012 5:10 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Oh god...
I could cry. Beautiful! Teaches them to leave DL open. Did that go off Ferdinand? Is that two deflected goals?
Was that a DL goal, or a Ferdy own goal?
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I couldn't tell with that angle. It looked on target from DL, so his goal.
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I just turned this game on 6 min ago
And they scored 2 goals already lolol I’m lucky
by Bmoney556 on Feb 5, 2012 5:11 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
I don't know what AVB said
But I need him to tell me it too. I need motivation for some work!
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:12 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
The team has been on holiday.
They just got back.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
Slight nut shot?
Nothing serious
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
Hit me up on twitter: @RockChalkChief
Glad some folks do :)
I’ll happily take more assists.
Isn't this fundamentally the same team that sucked donkeys at Swansea?
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Also Swansea>ManU :P
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:15 PM GMT up reply actions
Bosingwa's been miles better than Cole was last week
Plus Bran has been one of our best players as well
Someone needs to rout City now
I’m not even joking
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:15 PM GMT up reply actions
JSIENEJSUSHWHWIKSJEUSBSJSHJ
Words can’t describe.
Is this a dream?
by DPeezy on Feb 5, 2012 5:15 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
If we conspire not to win this, I WILL off myself.
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Haha I'll miss you Kevin
you were always my favorite :c)
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:17 PM GMT up reply actions
I'll track you down and off you first. : P
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I figured you meant because I cursed Chelsea.
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oh :cP naw but I think Blue for life did
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:21 PM GMT up reply actions
Now we're just playing with ManUre
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:16 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
WE LOVE YOU CHELSEA, WE DO!!!
WE LOVE YOU CHELSEA, WE DO!!!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:16 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Hooookaaaaaay...
Do NOT let this change the course of this game, boys.
Damnit...
was hoping he would slip like last time.
That was a penalty
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:18 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Now they'll concede THREE TIMES
look whatcha done!
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:20 PM GMT up reply actions
No!
ManU concedes three more times :) Positive thinking!
positive for you is different than positive for me my friend
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:23 PM GMT up reply actions
hahahah sabrina, you called it right here!!
"No, I'm not a wheeler and dealer. F**k off. I'm not a wheeler and f*****g dealer. Don't even say that. I'm a f*****g football manager." - Harry Redknapp, Tottenham Hotspur manager
What can I say.... :cP
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 10:01 PM GMT up reply actions
Suddenly more terrified now
Than I was 20 minutes ago. Need to keep on them.
Sturridge...
I’d have totally killed for you to take that shot on your left before farking around with the ball for awhile and then not passing when you had no shot.
I don't really know what that means, but I love it!
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Hey Webb
If you could not stand where everyone is passing, and then basically help shield ManU players from getting tackled, that would be cool.
You can't say that!
Webb’s been United’s star player for years!!
by Avinash Mohan on Feb 5, 2012 5:24 PM GMT up reply actions
But he wouldn't be able to help united if he did that
and he has to earn that paycheck he receives from SAF you know.
by Blue for life on Feb 5, 2012 5:24 PM GMT up reply actions
Valencia moving to RB. Hasn't he been shit there this season?
Not that it matters with Malouda ‘attacking’ him….
by MischievousNinja87 on Feb 5, 2012 5:23 PM GMT reply actions
We finally play 4-2-3-1
And we’re playing our best football other than the Valencia game
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:23 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I don't know how to make an orgasm face with an emoticon. : P
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Ramires could play that same role
Maybe not quite like Essien, but definitely well
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:25 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
am I the
Only one scared right now
by Bmoney556 on Feb 5, 2012 5:23 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
United-Chelsea is always nervy.
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
I'm only a little worried now.
If it gets to 3-2 now, I’ll be a scared kitten.
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Would have liked a cross up there
The one time I want a cross, lol
ManUre have scored 3 goals
True story
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:25 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
The movement was fine
Nobody picked him up
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 5:31 PM GMT up reply actions
It was the fact that 'Louda's pass was deflected that was the problem.
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wonderful ball
from luiz. wasnt there a pretty heated debate on here regarding his passing ability recently?
How did Cech pick that ball up
it was behind 2 of our guys when rooney took it
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
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And now I'm petrified.
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didn't look a dive to me
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:28 PM GMT up reply actions
Why's that?
You question my ability to tell a dive from a not dive?
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:32 PM GMT up reply actions
Fuck me that's stupid
Why would you do that?
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:28 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I want to murder Howard Webb.
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I will miss you
I mean that
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:29 PM GMT up reply actions
I'll wait until after Graham offs himself for us buying Cahill.
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lol If that's how suicide pacts work here...
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:33 PM GMT up reply actions
another penalty
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:30 PM GMT up reply actions
you'll be alright :c)
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:35 PM GMT up reply actions
You know...
Always thought the Webb jokes were conspiracy theories. But seriously? This second one I do not agree with. First one, sure.
That was TERRIBLE!
SUCH A DIVE!
I believe in Fernando Torres.
Damn you Iva..
That was stupid! but a dive all the same.
Alright Nando
You’re gonna come off if you keep slipping like that. It’s getting annoying. Put on some better boots or something if that is the issue.
Not a dive, don't think
Also, probably would’ve taken Mata off there. Offers the least defensively
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:30 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I am getting confused as to why Chelsea's Twitter account
is typing GOAL! whenever ManU scores, too. Would prefer that without the caps and exclamation.
They're neutrals lol
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:31 PM GMT up reply actions
Well this makes for a nervy finish
Another goal for Chelsea here would be nice
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:32 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
LB not the problem I don't think
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:34 PM GMT up reply actions
SOOOOOOOOOOOOO CLOSE
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:33 PM GMT up reply actions
What do you mean?
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:34 PM GMT up reply actions
For trolling?
We’re you not trolling? I’m confused. Sorry.
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:35 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
Uh IDK was I?
Not intentional that time sorry.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:36 PM GMT up reply actions
Romeu wants to spil everything
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:34 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I guess that's why Essien keeps taking those...
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
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Torres sets up the Sledgehammer of Eternal Justice.
De Gea tips over!
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So, uh, Michael Essien is back.
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SHOOT SOONER, TORRES!
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Louda just over from range.
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We really need to sell Torres
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:36 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Why cut back?!?
I believe in Fernando Torres.
he loves danger.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 5:38 PM GMT up reply actions
That Torres moment made me sad.
Not angry, just sad.
I totally expected him to score
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:37 PM GMT up reply actions
i thought it was there too.
I want to believe.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 5:39 PM GMT up reply actions
After he wasted the chance though
I couldn’t help but think typical. I felt kinda stupid for thinking he’d score. That’s the sad part.
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:40 PM GMT up reply actions
Yeah. I feel the same.
Its almost like theres no feeling after. It happened and part of me probably knew it.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 5:42 PM GMT up reply actions
Im sick and tired of people defending him with the lack of chances he gets
He’s getting them; he’s just missing all of them
He's also set up numerous chances for others
Including the best cross anyone at Chelsea has hit this season
So you're saying
That you’d rather have a center forward who’s scored 10 goals and set up 2 versus one that’s scored 4 and set up 15?
An assist is literally as good as a goal
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 5:41 PM GMT up reply actions
He should still score though
there’s no excuse for his record
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:42 PM GMT up reply actions
Can we hold on?
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:38 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Squeaky bum time!
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
Did great to get around the first defender
But didn’t pull the trigger when he got open. Poor decision making
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:39 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I die a little.
just a few seconds off the end of my life.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 5:40 PM GMT up reply actions
All that's important is the score
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:40 PM GMT up reply actions
Wow you guys are ridiculous.
One bad Torres moment and it completely sidetracks the entire thread, and probably the post-game thread too. I’m not defending him, it’s just that it gets so repetitive. It’s the same arguments every time, too.
I miss baseball.
FUCK OFF COMMENTATOR
Webb gave them two dodgy pens!!
Um not really
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:40 PM GMT up reply actions
this guy hates chelsea
he never has anything good to say. He tries to avoid kind words.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 5:41 PM GMT up reply actions
Cahill hasn't been bad...
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:40 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
except that penalty he almost gave away
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:41 PM GMT up reply actions
This clock moves much too slow
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Possession
Let’s get some of it. PLEASE
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:42 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
i'll bet my left nut,
There’ll be at least 5 minutes of extra time.
Halos-esque
Representing the Angels in Sin City.
by maze88 on Feb 5, 2012 5:47 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
FUCKKKKKKK
FUCK YOU FUCK YOU FUCK
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:44 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
fuck this game
This shit is gay fuck this
by Bmoney556 on Feb 5, 2012 5:44 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
let's not go there
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:45 PM GMT up reply actions
intelligent
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Makes sense
I’m not too surprised
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:44 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Nice job cahill
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
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This is nothing to do with United's spirit, FOX!
This is to do with Howard Webb.
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It worked the first time
We got two goals in a matter of minutes. Maybe if everyone else pitched in.
So Man Utd will win in Fergie time
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:45 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Never count out united in a webb game
What does a man have to do around here to get a championship?
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Luiz... is a fucking legend.
Fuck you if you disagree.
If a United fan ever complains about Martin Atkinson again, I will slap them and show them this game on a loop
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So sad
We don’t deserve fourth based on this display.
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:47 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
they were denied one in the first half
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:48 PM GMT up reply actions
whoops meant to be a reply to the comment above
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by Sabrina Dessipe on Feb 5, 2012 5:49 PM GMT up reply actions
The Cahill one was not a pen.
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What, because of a bs pen and a very soft one?
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Yeah, hard to get mad at Chelsea for this one.
Howard Webb was completely dreadful.
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Yeah we do...
Just imagine us with no Malouda.
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 5:48 PM GMT up reply actions
No I meant from Fergie to Webb
My comment part didn’t get posted,my bad!
by Avinash Mohan on Feb 5, 2012 5:50 PM GMT up reply actions
Terrific
Fergie time. Also….why are we slowing down play sooooo much? We aren’t ahead now.
COME ON BOYS, WERE THE HOME TEAM
Let’s do this!
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:50 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
We suck, Howard Webb sucks, Torres sucks, the commentators suck, everything jus sucks
I should never have been optismistic. I was glad in my intial negativity…
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:50 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Let's make Fergie time, AVB time.
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But Piers Morgan said otherwise!
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Always...
He just sucks at crosses and the like.
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 5:52 PM GMT up reply actions
is it just me or does De gea look like he is from
Whoville?
I believe in Fernando Torres.
I feel like I should have known this.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 5:53 PM GMT up reply actions
omg
What a free kick by mata! And the worst goalkeeper saves it.
by Groy on Feb 5, 2012 5:52 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
Wayne Rooney man of the match????????
He has done absolutely nothing. David Luiz is the man of the match
Why do we just kick it as far as possible every time?
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I would like Howard Webb to be sodomised by a herd of elephants.
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no.
that’s far too good for him.
by deco and the bunnymen on Feb 5, 2012 5:54 PM GMT up reply actions
I'll say this:
If you had offered us a draw yesterday, 99 out of 100 Chelsea would’ve taken it in a heartbeat
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:53 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I don't want a draw. I want a win!
But we won’t get it. Sad!
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:53 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
What are you on about?
Danny’s was very soft, and Branko’s wasn’t a penalty.
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Studge? Maybe. Branko's? No fucking way. He moved outta the way AND Welbeck MOVED
his leg TOWARDS BRANKO for contact. NOT A PEN.
Shit.
I have to kill myself at some point now.
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I'm so fucking pissed right now
by Bmoney556 on Feb 5, 2012 5:55 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
I can see the Evra one being a pen. Not a stonewaller, but still a pen.
Welbeck dangling his leg out and step on Brana’s and going to ground, never a penalty.
by deco and the bunnymen on Feb 5, 2012 5:57 PM GMT up reply actions
Exactly
At least that was my feeling on the matter.
Studge is so unlucky though
Evra just put his leg in front of him. It was a penalty though but really unlucky
I was expecting worse
But I’m fine with this. Fuck Webb Though. I’m gonna turn off the TV so I don’t have to listen to this BS.
God, I want Howard Webb to die, as painfully as may be.
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Sad
Sad match. We were both terrible and done in by poor refreeing.
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:56 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
we were pretty good
Malouda needs to be put out to pasture.
by Groy on Feb 5, 2012 5:59 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
We played much better than last week
and United certainly didn’t win because they “far outmatched” us
Tor ilisar'thera'nal!
OR because they had alot of heart
to rally a comeback.
I believe in Fernando Torres.
by The Rumor Hound on Feb 5, 2012 6:09 PM GMT up reply actions
what
Chelsea played very well today and were much deserving of the win.
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At least we're still in the Champions league...
Suck It United
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I'll take the draw
honestly… seeing as we couldnt manage to keep our 3-0 lead. Well, the second penalty makes me sad, but the goal from open play, we didnt even bother to pressure Rooney or whoever it was that crossed it in. Then Torres decided not to shoot. Gah.
Would have really loved to end with the 3 points for some comfort on the table.
Sad
Sad match. We were both terrible and done in by poor refreeing.
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by Iced O on Feb 5, 2012 5:57 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Coming in, I would've been happy with a point
Esp given our recent play. But this is just heart-wrenching. I feel like I just got punched in the gut.
Terrible refereeing, but our best game in a long time.
All things concidered, we got screwed by Webb.
I may not know much about life, but what I do know has taught me to believe in Chelsea.
I'm oddly okay with this
We scored some goals, which was nice to see again. And a draw against United is better than I was expecting yesterday.
Yes, up 3-0 and we can’t hold on is TERRIBLE. Yes, Torres could’ve won it with that one moment. Yes, De Gea had a few big stops (Essien, Cahill, Mata). None of those things make for a fun afternoon.
But 3-3 against United, and we showed a few moments of brilliance? I’ll take that.
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 5:58 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
You shouldn’t be OKAY with it because the game was taking away from us by the ref. that game was ours. The ref took it and gave it to man u. Don’t be okay with it
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 6:00 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
But maybe that's something we can build from.
We played our best football in ages, and we were “cheated” out of it. Cliched siege mentality and all that.
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And this will be unpopular, but I don't blame Webb
Both of those were bad defending moments, and not unreasonable calls. If we were on the other end and they were non-calls, we’d be pissed.
Plus, we got away with two in the first half. All in all, fair game
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 6:02 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
True
We can hardly complain that the 2 penalties they could have had in the first half weren’t given, though, can we…
Those weren't much better than the Sturridge one.
The Cahill one definitely wasn’t, on replay.
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Wow...what a referee...Ive never felt this much hate toward one person before
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 5:59 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
his perfromance by webb comes pretty close to that of ovrebo
by Blue Till I Die!!! on Feb 5, 2012 6:00 PM GMT up reply actions
I completely disagree.
Ovrebo was heinous. Webb was just bad.
On a scale of one to ten, Webb’s a 4, Ovrebo’s an 11.
Sorry just feel so cheated by web at the moment
by Blue Till I Die!!! on Feb 5, 2012 6:11 PM GMT up reply actions
Damn I tried to forget about that guy
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 6:01 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
It's time to end the Torres experiment. Its officially over.
by Footy in the USA on Feb 5, 2012 5:59 PM GMT reply actions
He was a beast...
Did we watch different games or something? I’d put it between him and Cech as our best player…
He was good in every aspect but finishing, but not MotM material for me.
It’s got to be DL or Branko.
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I need to re-watch and figure out who was at fault for the goals
Before I’m prepared to praise any of the defenders after hamorrhaging goals like that
But two were penalties.
One of which wasn’t a penalty.
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Bran's wasnt really a penalty
But he’d a couple of rough spots in the game otherwise. Some good ones too, but DL was the cleaner of the two, in my opinion.
He started to make the tackle
Tried to rectify it and still caught the guy’s leg…not sure how that is anything but a penalty…
But he didn't catch his leg.
Welbeck stuck out his leg to catch him.
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But Branko was pretty much stationary.
It was almost as bad as the Adam Johnson one yesterday.
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I can't tell which you don't think was a penalty
Because as far as I could tell, they were both quite clear cut penalties – I’d have been furious if those challenges had happened against us and not been given
Branko's.
Not a penalty in any Universe.
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It wasn't a penalty, despite being given. : P
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I don't think the 2nd was a penalty.
Looked to me like Welbeck had to change direction to initiate contact where there would have been none (the view from behind looks like he steps into the challenge). In fairness though, I’m not convinced that the Young shout early on shouldn’t have been one.
by Stephen Schmidt on Feb 5, 2012 6:16 PM GMT up reply actions
Hmm
I wouldnt put him up that high. He was somewhere in the middle for me, in terms of the overall team performance. I definitely swore at him on my television set a lot, and was really displeased with his hesitation on that last shot opportunity.
I’d probably give it to DL, if I had to pick.
No chance.
The cross was brilliant, but you don’t pay 50 million for your lone striker to cross the ball in from the wing…. 5 goals in over 40 games…. common. its over
by Footy in the USA on Feb 5, 2012 6:05 PM GMT up reply actions
On a night where he played well and had a critical assist
It’s time to end the experiment. Of course.
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We should just rebrand him as a playmaker..
With commercials and stuff.
by Nikeamah Dabre on Feb 5, 2012 6:01 PM GMT up reply actions
yup I now off the el niño bandwagon
by Bmoney556 on Feb 5, 2012 6:01 PM GMT via iPhone app up reply actions
He had a fantastic assist today
but true, it’s over. We don’t need assists. Who needs assists
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From where I started watching
The only things I didn’t like about the game where the long balls and Malouda
No
He doesn’t get to give the ball away four times as a defensive substitute against Manchester United. That was appalling
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 6:01 PM GMT up reply actions
Rather stunning
Wasn’t it. Really a very weak performance, surprising from someone who had been consistently so good.
Yes it was
And as a young player making his 13th ever Premier League appearance, I think that’s to be expected…
Well, he did save two late goals spectacularly.
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Those were really excellent saves
And there wasnt much he could do about the goals, seeing as two of his own teammates really helped put them in. And Mata’s shot was just so good, I’d have stopped playing keeper just to watch it if I were him. I thought he was their MotM.
Well,
I hope the Pats lose, but I really hope you dont off yourself.
Piers Morgan what a twit.
Says we are going to lose our best players ala Arsenal if we fail to make the CL.
by deco and the bunnymen on Feb 5, 2012 6:03 PM GMT reply actions
Erm, Arsenal keep making UCL
They are just cheap and refuse to PAY them. What an idiot.
I love that he had to go talk about Arsenal
The only reason he was so insistent that ManU would maul us is because it happened to his team. He just wanted us to share in the misery. We definitely could have lost, but I don’t think it would have been in the proportion he expected. Not to mention, we didn’t.
Don't forget his stops as international talent judge and doing whatever it is he does on CNN now!
It’s like when networks are not sure who to get, they call him, and he says yes.
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very impressed with cahill
not as impressed as fergie is with howard webb though, great buy he made
by blue_is_the_colour on Feb 5, 2012 6:04 PM GMT reply actions
I really want to focus on the positives of this game but MY GOODNESS I want to hurt something!
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 6:04 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
Studge was a clear pen, and Ivanovic was borderline, but we had two calls (including one obvious pen) go our way
This is NOT Howard Webb’s fault.
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 6:05 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
The other two goals had nothing to do with Webb
Those are on Sturridge and Cahill. And also, like I said, we were lucky to get away with two in the first half.
Own our failure, don’t put this on the ref
by FootieFromAfar on Feb 5, 2012 6:08 PM GMT via mobile up reply actions
Was Cahill the one that needed to pressure Rooney?
I didnt see if it was Cahill or Bran… I thought it was Bran. I was more upset by that part of the play… Rooney’s cross could have easily never existed. I should say… I think it was Rooney that crossed… I was busy trying to get up and make myself an alcoholic beverage so I didn’t catch who was involved.
Only if borderline means not at all.
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This game was quite like the Carolina Panthers (NFL) season.
We didn’t expect much coming in, but after a little early success, we all got greedy and forgot that this team wasn’t supposed to hang with ManU in the first place.
Is it painful? Sure.
If you hadn’t seen the game, and saw the score, would you be content? Yes.
I miss baseball.
Yes but unfortunately
We did see the game..
by Blue for life on Feb 5, 2012 6:06 PM GMT up reply actions
So...
LUIZ MOTM, WELL DONE CAHILL, WE"VE MISSED YOU ESSIEN, 4-2-3-1 IS OUR SAVIOUR, WE NOW HAVE ARGUABLY THE BEST DOUBLE PIVOT IN THE EPL, MALOUDA GO AWAY, MEIRELES… WHY? TORRES IS NOT A STRIKER.. HE’S CFC’S INIESTA, STURRIDGE I LOVE YOU.
in other news
Gary Cahill, not too bad. Besides his really dangerous tackle, he had many good interceptions and a nice shot. Hopefully he only gets better.
by Groy on Feb 5, 2012 6:06 PM GMT via iPhone app reply actions
I don't agree
When Hernandez cut inside he became Romeu’s man. Cahill was covering the near post, he shouldn’t be expected to cover the middle of the box as well.
by Stephen Schmidt on Feb 5, 2012 6:24 PM GMT up reply actions
Hadn't rooney already had his first penalty at that point?
by Blue for life on Feb 5, 2012 6:08 PM GMT up reply actions
At least the first
I think it may’ve been 3-2 then, actually. Can’t remember. All an ugly haze now.
Guys guys guys it's too soon to look at the positives. Lets rant some more PLEASE!
I say we buy a man u flag and drip it some poo…
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 6:09 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
On a positive note...
Manure’s record of not winning a PL match in the last 10 years @ SB stays intact…
I was pleased about that
I hate giving ManU fans any opportunity to brag.
One for the conspiracy theorists...
From OptaJoe: “9 – Nine of the 54 Premier League penalties Howard Webb has awarded (17%) have been given to Man Utd. Decision.”
Hmm.
I mean, spread out over different matches not involving ManU, that starts to sound pretty favorable for United. Ugh… does this make me one of those tin hat types?
You need to consider why, though
Traditionally United have been one of the most attacking teams in the league and controlled most of the possession. Unlike teams like City or us, they’ve been doing that pretty consistently since the Premier League started. You’ve got to have the ball in and around the opposition goal area to win a penalty and United have consistently done that more than pretty much any other team, so it’s hardly surprising that they have won more penalties…
I dont disagree with this
It would be interesting to see the remainder of the decisions and percentages… or even if there was some magical stat on how many controversial calls a ref makes. Now… I know controversial is different to everyone, so that stat will never really exist. I would say Chris Foy probably does the most.
I dont pay enough mind to refs, mostly, but from what I recall, I feel like Clattenburg(?) is one of the more sound guys on the field. Maybe not all the right calls, but he hasn’t always come across as impulsive to me. Usually does the whole “calm players with a chat” thing. But then, I really don’t see all his matches.
Drogba would have been great help for the last 20 min
He could have kept ball at the corner flag and Vidic can’t take it from there leave alone others.
Malouda usually offers more defensively than Danny
and at this time of the match that made some sense to take a defensive approach
Tor ilisar'thera'nal!
While I would have agreed on my own
They were saying that AVB was ripping into Danny on the sidelines to help out defensively, just before he attempted to and then conceded a penalty. We didn’t see much sideline AVB action on the cameras, today, so I have to take the commentators word, I guess.
Random note
Right now, Mata, De Gea and Howard Webb are all trending on Twitter in Washington, DC. Americans love soccer! (Or the embassy set here in DC does)
That's neat
Living in Boston I imagine people are talking about Pats only. In fact, there are a number of tweets in my feed starting this morning, talking about the approach Pats have to take today and crap like that.
I'm in Boston as well
And aside from the traditional texts from my friends who know how much of a die hard chels fan I am, there has been little to no attention paid to this game.
by Blue for life on Feb 5, 2012 6:43 PM GMT up reply actions
malouda
malouda’s heart clearly isn’t in it, he just wants to avoid injury so he can move to pst in the summer
What a mess
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by trOOly on Feb 5, 2012 6:22 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
When remou came on
What were we playing? I saw that when essien was pushed up a little man-u better control of the game
by Kunta Kinte on Feb 5, 2012 6:22 PM GMT via mobile reply actions
I think we were a 4-3-3 at that point
I’ll watch the game again (sigh) and do a full analysis then
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 6:26 PM GMT up reply actions
You do realise that Sturridge was basically crap today, right?
He had a good five seconds
by Graham MacAree on Feb 5, 2012 6:34 PM GMT up reply actions
How I wish I was not saying this...but yeah, I'm starting to dislike Torres now..
He has really cost us some points…He is lacking confidence and is really becoming a liability.
It wasnt a guaranteed goal, though
I agree, I cannot believe he hesitated to shoot… again- but it’s not like that cost us the points. Now… before everyone goes and says I am blindly defending him.. I will reinforce that I am pretty ripshit he didnt just shoot on that chance.
His hesitation is bothering me..
He makes too touches before he fires the ball and that gives enough time for the defenders to close down on him..not to mention he is also hesitant to take on defenders (as we saw in earlier match) he is simply content with passing the ball to some other player !!!
Yeah...
I wish I knew what to do about it. Because while he is declining physically, it isn’t that bad, and he hasnt lost that much skill (his first touch has gotten much worse, though, and his shooting on target isnt as good, but I think half of that is to do with his hesitation to shoot in the first place… he needs to shoot a lot more). Seems a weird mental block that I would have a hard time believing hasn’t been mentioned to him by now. He needs to sort it out.
He can’t get upset with teammates for hesitating on the ball (which, yes, they often do and that irritates me as well), but then go and do so himself. He needs to pull the trigger more and just get over it if it doesnt go in. They eventually will if he at least shoots.
So it finally boils down to lack of confidence...
The mental block can be attributed to paucity of goals…Since he is not scoring, he wants to make most of whatever chance he gets, and tries to shoot only when he is clear on goal…no half chances !!!
How about asking him to take penalty kicks during matches…at least his goals count will keep increasing..just wondering!!!
Well
He’s not much of a penalty taker. He never really was… wasn’t excellent with them at Atletico… he got some and didnt get others, so he was the sort of striker known for goals from open play. He hasnt taken one in years, I think. I was actually surprised this summer, during the Asia Cup, when he opted to take a free kick (and promptly skyed it), because it just isn’t his known skill set. Now, they could work on that with him, but I have a feeling that wouldn’t be the thing he craves… he seems to like the open play goals. He might feel like a penalty is something on a platter and not really helping him back to form, so it may not do the trick.
Not sure if it is confidence… but to me it is some sort of mental block. Only he and maybe his closest cohorts would know for sure. But my best estimate is that it is something like the “yips”. I actually think this person describes the situation fairly well:
http://soccerlens.com/why-fernando-frequently-fails-to-fire/86873/
AVB's comments
In both our games against Man U we expected a top ref but they have had an influence on the result each time
I hope he also focused on our defensive miscues, and some missed opportunities up top.
I really hope he didnt make it all about the ref.
He should be making it all about the ref to the media
He knows the individual errors were there, but what good is it going to do to criticize his players for that to the press? Anything he can do to take the focus off of those individual mistakes in the public eye is likely for the best. Put the focus on himself…put it on the FA…put it on Webb. At least it’s not questions about the guys who have to go out and beat Everton next weekend now.
by Stephen Schmidt on Feb 6, 2012 3:34 PM GMT up reply actions
I dunno...
I think he answered it fairly (from what I’ve seen of later quotes). I am not in favor of him naming names and suggesting some players really messed it up. I mean recognizing that we didn’t lose the lead solely to poor refereeing decisions. And there is nothing wrong with suggesting they’ll work on it and try to take care of it before the next match. I do hate though, when it isn’t all down to the ref, and managers make it all about the ref. I don’t know that scape goating does much better, unless, like you say, it is only for the media and the guys are all good not to pay attention to the media and they have a game plan behind the scenes.
I appreciated that it sounded like AVB was really bummed for the fans, as well. They are taking it harder than some of us are… in the end, while we didn’t keep the lead and that is a total bummer, I was expecting a loss, so I’m not so disappointed in the end. Hopefully they shake off their own disappointment for Everton and right their ship. They made good progress in the match, but some things happened and a win wasnt meant to be.
This is what he said
“I think it was a game where we were positive. We had the initiative for most of the game and went to 3-0 up. It’s difficult to take in. It was a massive recovery for United. We feel it’s a win for them because they came back from 3-0 down. It’s a disappointment for us. We had it in our hands and let it slip. [There were] some strange decisions today. At Old Trafford, we lost two goals to two offside decisions. These things keep happening. Today, the first one was a penalty, I do agree with that. The second one I don’t think so. I don’t know if Howard Webb is trying to compensate for something.”
Manchester United defender Phil Jones: “Never rule us out. Brilliant fight back by everyone. David de Gea pulls off a great save at the death.”
Particularly helps when he’s not there to provide own goals and general defensive fuck-ups :p
No worries
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