Chelsea Fc Thread

[P45Mustang]

Well that clears that up then.

[mrbojangles]

With Courtois playing the games just got a bit harder. Still home leg being the second game gives us an advantage.

Did I miss something? Where does it say he will play against you? The report seems to say that he is free to play unless the clubs have an agreement in the terms of the loan, as that is between the two clubs. Have Chelsea not put this in?

Under the FA, the rule is pretty solid, a player cannot play against his parent club. So probably that statement never goes in a loan deal between clubs in the UK. But any commercial/contracts guy worth his salt would put it in as standard statement just in case a rule should be changed.

UEFA have said he can play.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26972498

My previous post was pointing out UEFA's turn around on loans since the Celtic one.

Mmmm. That makes it very tricky then, particularly for the player. TBH he shouldn't be put in that position. If he lets an iffy goal in, he'll be accused of cheating and if say he saves a penalty which knocked out Chelsea, it wouldn't do his career at Chelsea much good.

[P45Mustang]

What will be will be.

Courtois won't cheat.

Nor will Mourinho.

[P45Mustang]

With Courtois playing the games just got a bit harder. Still home leg being the second game gives us an advantage.

Did I miss something? Where does it say he will play against you? The report seems to say that he is free to play unless the clubs have an agreement in the terms of the loan, as that is between the two clubs. Have Chelsea not put this in?

Under the FA, the rule is pretty solid, a player cannot play against his parent club. So probably that statement never goes in a loan deal between clubs in the UK. But any commercial/contracts guy worth his salt would put it in as standard statement just in case a rule should be changed.

UEFA have said he can play.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26972498

My previous post was pointing out UEFA's turn around on loans since the Celtic one.

Mmmm. That makes it very tricky then, particularly for the player. TBH he shouldn't be put in that position. If he lets an iffy goal in, he'll be accused of cheating and if say he saves a penalty which knocked out Chelsea, it wouldn't do his career at Chelsea much good.

You underestimate Mourhino.

[mrbojangles]

UEFA have said he can play.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/26972498

My previous post was pointing out UEFA's turn around on loans since the Celtic one.

Mmmm. That makes it very tricky then, particularly for the player. TBH he shouldn't be put in that position. If he lets an iffy goal in, he'll be accused of cheating and if say he saves a penalty which knocked out Chelsea, it wouldn't do his career at Chelsea much good.

You underestimate Mourhino.

I don't think I do but importantly, I don't underestimate Abramovich

[keithsimmonds]

Oy vey

Any good Keith?

Very Good

[P45Mustang]

Aaah. Good point.

But like I posted a while back. The Russian and The Portugese are on a mission. Together.

'If that little Belgian bstd can stop US, we'd better have him in OUR ranks.'

P51Mustang

Hazard at 2, Willian at 4, Courtois at 6.

[P45Mustang]

Oy vey

Any good Keith?

Very Good

Whose gonna win The Masters?

[keithsimmonds]

Oy vey

Any good Keith?

Very Good

Whose gonna win The Masters?

My fellow Caddies are all on Jordan Spieth

[P45Mustang]

Oy vey

Any good Keith?

Very Good

Whose gonna win The Masters?

My fellow Caddies are all on Jordan Spieth

That'll do for me Keith.

[Chicog]

If I didn't know better I'd suggest the Chelski camp had a bung on either the 1-0 win or winning by a goal...

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[P45Mustang]

Chances galore?

Only one score?

Poor?

Didn't see the game,

Just what I see on the BBC.

[mjj]

I actually fell asleep watching that. Chelsea can be great to watch against top teams, but so, so boring against the supposed bankers.

[P45Mustang]

Oy vey

Any good Keith?

Very Good

Whose gonna win The Masters?

My fellow Caddies are all on Jordan Spieth

Masters 2014: Bubba Watson and Jordan Spieth lead at Augusta.

Tighter than the EPL.

[keithsimmonds]

3 points to us, thats all that can be said about that game

[P45Mustang]

Getafe 0-2 Atletico Madrid

Television replays of the incident that led to Diego Costa being carried off on a stretcher make ugly viewing. The player is already in an ambulance on his way to hospital.

19:46:

Getafe 0-2 Atletico Madrid

Into the final minute and Atletico are going three points clear at the top of La Liga. But at a cost.

19:39:

GOAL - Getafe 0-2 Atletico Madrid - Diego Costa (83mins)

A bitter sweet moment for Atletico. Adrian's low cross into the six-yard area sees Diego Costa stretch out his left leg to divert the ball over the line. But in doing so, Costa collides with a post and looks in serious pain. The Spain international is unable to celebrate and remain motionless on the floor.

On comes a stretcher and after a few minutes attention, the player is carried off with pain etched across his face. That does not look good.

[jellydog]

If I didn't know better I'd suggest the Chelski camp had a bung on either the 1-0 win or winning by a goal...

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The misfiring bastards cost me ! I thought Swansea was going to have to reach out and put it in for 'em.

[jellydog]

What does Terry have on Phil Dowd ? Not that whinging Chico doesn't usually deserve what's coming his way.

[BangrakBob]

Manny P “It would be very disappointing if either of the two teams who scored the most goals don’t win the league. For football, for the fans, for everyone it would be disappointing. I think that the most attractive football, the more goals you can score, should be rewarded. I’m not saying it’s not important to defend very well because, of course, football is about attacking and defending. But big teams must play as big teams.”

[mjj]

Manny P It would be very disappointing if either of the two teams who scored the most goals dont win the league. For football, for the fans, for everyone it would be disappointing. I think that the most attractive football, the more goals you can score, should be rewarded. Im not saying its not important to defend very well because, of course, football is about attacking and defending. But big teams must play as big teams.

Nah, it just proves Liverpool and City are flat track bullies. :-)

If we do the double over the pool as we did over City, Chelsea do deserve the title.

[BangrakBob]

Manny P It would be very disappointing if either of the two teams who scored the most goals dont win the league. For football, for the fans, for everyone it would be disappointing. I think that the most attractive football, the more goals you can score, should be rewarded. Im not saying its not important to defend very well because, of course, football is about attacking and defending. But big teams must play as big teams.

Nah, it just proves Liverpool and City are flat track bullies. :-)

If we do the double over the pool as we did over City, Chelsea do deserve the title.

attractive, emotional bullies!

Just like City's win against us at the Etihad we were robbed at the Bridge, time for the swing to roundabout.

I actually think Chelsea might be a tougher match than City. Jose did manage to nullify City at the Etihad. If there is anything Jose can do it is kill an attacking team off then spring a surprise attack and p1ss off with glory.

Edited April 14, 2014 by BangrakBob

[mjj]

I'm actually more confident of Chelsea beating Liverpool than I am of any of the other games left. Our record against the top teams is very good. Sunderland on the other hand...........

[BangrakBob]

I'm actually more confident of Chelsea beating Liverpool than I am of any of the other games left. Our record against the top teams is very good. Sunderland on the other hand...........

If you can survive the first 20 minutes at Anfield you might be in with a shout

Sunderland was very frustrating for us the other week and I expect Palace is going to be the same for us

[wilai]

I hear that Mourinho ducked media duties again yesterday!

No way he'll be able to sustain that. Far too many ref conspiracies he'll want to air pre-Anfield.

[mrbojangles]

If we do the double over the pool as we did over City, Chelsea do deserve the title.

Nah mjj. The team with the most points after 38 games deserve the title. Simple as.

[BangrakBob]

I hear that Mourinho ducked media duties again yesterday!

No way he'll be able to sustain that. Far too many ref conspiracies he'll want to air pre-Anfield.

I am looking forward to game week with Chelsea (if both teams win next week). When Jose starts his verbals there are sure to be a couple of ludicrous statements for the highlight reel.

[mjj]

If we do the double over the pool as we did over City, Chelsea do deserve the title.

Nah mjj. The team with the most points after 38 games deserve the title. Simple as.

Bias aside MrB, with regard to equal points and in falling to goal difference, do you think this system is better than the Spanish one of head to head results? If City or Liverpool beat us on points, fair enough, but GD will leave me a tiny bit peeved tbh. Alternatively should there be another head to head at Wembley with a winner takes all?

[keithsimmonds]

What does Terry have on Phil Dowd ? Not that whinging Chico doesn't usually deserve what's coming his way.

Phil (ever so fit) Dowd has at least twice sent off Terry for not much more than what Chico did.

[keithsimmonds]

Manny P It would be very disappointing if either of the two teams who scored the most goals dont win the league. For football, for the fans, for everyone it would be disappointing. I think that the most attractive football, the more goals you can score, should be rewarded. Im not saying its not important to defend very well because, of course, football is about attacking and defending. But big teams must play as big teams.

Nah, it just proves Liverpool and City are flat track bullies. :-)

If we do the double over the pool as we did over City, Chelsea do deserve the title.

attractive, emotional bullies!

Just like City's win against us at the Etihad we were robbed at the Bridge, time for the swing to roundabout.

I actually think Chelsea might be a tougher match than City. Jose did manage to nullify City at the Etihad. If there is anything Jose can do it is kill an attacking team off then spring a surprise attack and p1ss off with glory.

Bobby Bobby Bobby......robbed of what at the Bridge..........we gifted you a goal within the opening 4 minutes if i remember correctly and then it was just one-way traffic.

[oldgit]

I'm actually more confident of Chelsea beating Liverpool than I am of any of the other games left. Our record against the top teams is very good. Sunderland on the other hand...........

If you can survive the first 20 minutes at Anfield you might be in with a shout

Sunderland was very frustrating for us the other week and I expect Palace is going to be the same for us

Palace are on 37 points now so are safe. I wouldn't be surprised if their performances drop off now. We've got to get out of this away 'trough' we're in, as we haven't put in a decent display away for ages. That win at Swansea was vital for us, if not to lift our confidence for bigger games to come.