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Chelsea thread

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25 Oct 00:07 · edited 09 Sep 05:07

Chelsea and Liverpool's recent histories are tightly interwoven, the two sides having met 20 times in the past four seasons, with nine wins for the Blues, five for the Reds and six draws.

Make that 10.....and extend our home record at Fortress Bridge to 87 matches!!!

Scolari has walked into Chelsea's dressing room and commanded instant respect. He has grasped the language and it was refreshing to hear him regard an apparent injury crisis as a test of his abilities as a coach rather than a cue for excuses.

Nice one Big Phil....I admire that attitude!

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25 Oct 00:28 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Hmmm.....
 

"Ive just re-visited this and once again realised that C-Diddy is a genius - a drunk, Newcastle bred disgrace - but a genius." - Hard News, 11:39am 4th June 2009

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25 Oct 22:18 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Coxey wrote:
The legendary Kerry Dixon isn't it....


 
Possibly Steve Wicks I would say.  Didn't he go to QPR when he left Chelsea first time? And that would be a young Clive Allen next to him?
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25 Oct 22:50 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Ahhhh yes thanks JD, Steve Wicks it is.  I wasn't certain it was KD but at first glance they do look similar...


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26 Oct 08:59 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Yep, you are right Coxey, I took the pic when we were staying at the Travelodge out by the Airport in 1983. QPR beat a Wellington Select 2-0. I gotta few photos that I scanned on Saturday having dusted them off.
 
Steve Wicks should have won England caps. 6'2, eyes of Blue, Stevie Wicks is after you!
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!

The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!

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28 Oct 00:42 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
So we lost to Liverpool - well beaten on the day.  Worth looking back at "that run" and saluting the best team Chelsea have ever had. 
 
From the Guardian, the last time Chelsea lost in the league before this weekend was at home against Arsenal on 21 February 2004. Chelsea led after 27 seconds through Eidur Gudjohnsen, Patrick Vieira equalised and Edu scored the winner. Since then there have been:
 
86 League matches played at Stamford Bridge of which
62 were won by Chelsea who have gained
210 Premier League points, scoring
177 goals and conceding
44 to the opposition but keeping
54 clean sheets
 
Will a team ever be that dominant at home in England again?
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28 Oct 01:39 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Hmmm probably not, a lot of luck involved in that run although in saying that it is an amazing feat.
 
I guess that also means the last team to do the double over you is Arsenal in that same season? No shame in that though.

Three for me, and two for them.

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28 Oct 03:46 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Jose's Dog wrote:
So we lost to Liverpool - well beaten on the day.� Worth looking back at "that run" and saluting the best team Chelsea have ever had.�
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From the Guardian, the last time Chelsea lost in the league before this weekend was at home against Arsenal on 21 February 2004. Chelsea led after 27 seconds through Eidur Gudjohnsen, Patrick Vieira equalised and Edu scored the winner. Since then there have been:

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86 League matches played at Stamford Bridge of which

62 were won by Chelsea who have gained

210 Premier League points, scoring

177 goals and conceding

44 to the opposition but keeping

54 clean sheets

�

Will a team ever be that dominant at home in England again?
Like your new avatar, am I right in saying its the first time we have lost this year in the Premier league?
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28 Oct 07:56 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
I think you might be right about the first league defeat of the year. 
 
Don't want to sound churlish Buffy but a lot of luck involved?  I can only think of one game, perhaps Birmingham a couple of years back where we scrambled a last minute equaliser.  I can't think of any other games where we were in danger of losing going into the last five or ten minutes.  Arsenal got as close as anyone last year when we were saved by Essien's wonder strike but I can't remember any really lucky results.  I think a lot of it is just bloody mindedness and resilience like when Arsenal went a year unbeaten with lots of 1-0 wins. 
 
Despite all that, we only got two league titles even though we lost no more than 4 or 5 games in two seasons.  Any other years we would have been champions.  I call that unlucky!
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29 Oct 02:47 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Jose's Dog wrote:
I think you might be right about the first league defeat of the year. 
 
Don't want to sound churlish Buffy but a lot of luck involved?  I can only think of one game, perhaps Birmingham a couple of years back where we scrambled a last minute equaliser.  I can't think of any other games where we were in danger of losing going into the last five or ten minutes.  Arsenal got as close as anyone last year when we were saved by Essien's wonder strike but I can't remember any really lucky results.  I think a lot of it is just bloody mindedness and resilience like when Arsenal went a year unbeaten with lots of 1-0 wins. 
 
Despite all that, we only got two league titles even though we lost no more than 4 or 5 games in two seasons.  Any other years we would have been champions.  I call that unlucky!
 
there were three 1-0 wins that year
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29 Oct 02:50 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Jose's Dog wrote:
I think you might be right about the first league defeat of the year. 
 
Don't want to sound churlish Buffy but a lot of luck involved?  I can only think of one game, perhaps Birmingham a couple of years back where we scrambled a last minute equaliser.  I can't think of any other games where we were in danger of losing going into the last five or ten minutes.  Arsenal got as close as anyone last year when we were saved by Essien's wonder strike but I can't remember any really lucky results.  I think a lot of it is just bloody mindedness and resilience like when Arsenal went a year unbeaten with lots of 1-0 wins. 
 
Despite all that, we only got two league titles even though we lost no more than 4 or 5 games in two seasons.  Any other years we would have been champions.  I call that unlucky!
 
Agreed, that is highly unlucky. Arsenal once won the prem with 78 pts - can't see that happening anymore.
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30 Oct 02:26 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
paulm wrote:
Jose's Dog wrote:
I think you might be right about the first league defeat of the year. 
 
Don't want to sound churlish Buffy but a lot of luck involved?  I can only think of one game, perhaps Birmingham a couple of years back where we scrambled a last minute equaliser.  I can't think of any other games where we were in danger of losing going into the last five or ten minutes.  Arsenal got as close as anyone last year when we were saved by Essien's wonder strike but I can't remember any really lucky results.  I think a lot of it is just bloody mindedness and resilience like when Arsenal went a year unbeaten with lots of 1-0 wins. 
 
Despite all that, we only got two league titles even though we lost no more than 4 or 5 games in two seasons.  Any other years we would have been champions.  I call that unlucky!
 
there were three 1-0 wins that year
 
Sorry Paul, force of habit.   From memory though, you had a lot of late winners that year as most good team do!
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01 Nov 19:20 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
What an outstanding 26 mins to dismantle Sunderland.......5-0....

A great hattrick to Anelka, a 100th league goal from Frankie Lampard....and a great way to bounce back from losing our 86 match unbeaten record at Stamford Bridge.....a good start to another run!!!

Bring on Roma midweek....

B L U E   A R M Y ! ! ! !
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01 Nov 19:45 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
I take back everything I've ever said about Tottenham.  Today I'm loving them.  Top of the league - and having a laugh!
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12 Nov 22:36 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
How long did that home run last?
 
Full strength Chelsea loses to Burnley at home .   And this after your assistant coach publicly criticised Arsene Wenger for playing his young guns in the Carling Cup saying it was disrespectful blah blah blah.
 
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12 Nov 22:51 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
LOL
Arsenal Kids >>>>>>>> Chelsea Also Rans + Several 1st teamers

Three for me, and two for them.

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12 Nov 23:20 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Not bovvered.  After three finals in four years we're over the Carling Cup.  The eyes are on much bigger prizes.  I don't think many Chelsea fans or players will be too gutted to be honest.
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13 Nov 07:43 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
francsernal wrote:
How long did that home run last?
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Full strength Chelsea loses to Burnley at home .�� And this after your assistant coach publicly criticised Arsene Wenger for playing his young guns in the Carling Cup saying it was disrespectful blah blah blah.

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Hardly first team; missing Cech, Bosingwa, Carvalho, Terry, Cole (our entire first team defence) Lampard was a sub, Ballack missing, J Cole missing, an out of form Drogba playing while and in-form Anelka wasn't. Not to mention Essien was missing aswell.wellyphoenixfan2008-11-13 20:43:56
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13 Nov 07:46 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Jose's Dog wrote:
Not bovvered.� After three finals in four years we're over the Carling Cup.� The eyes are on much bigger prizes.� I don't think many Chelsea fans or players will be too gutted to be honest.
Yeah don't want to be too greedy, the trebles good enough aye?
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13 Nov 08:04 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
wellyphoenixfan wrote:
Jose's Dog wrote:
Not bovvered.  After three finals in four years we're over the Carling Cup.  The eyes are on much bigger prizes.  I don't think many Chelsea fans or players will be too gutted to be honest.
Yeah don't want to be too greedy, the trebles good enough aye?


You'll be lucky to grab a double this season.

Three for me, and two for them.

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13 Nov 08:13 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Buffon II wrote:

wellyphoenixfan wrote:
Jose's Dog wrote:
Not bovvered.� After three finals in four years we're over the Carling Cup.� The eyes are on much bigger prizes.� I don't think many Chelsea fans or players will be too gutted to be honest.
Yeah don't want to be too greedy, the trebles good enough aye?
You'll be unlucky not to grab a double this season.
Fixed wellyphoenixfan2008-11-13 21:15:55
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16 Nov 23:28 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Not a fan just wondering why" Big Phil" is not playing Cole at the mo, anyone know?

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16 Nov 23:55 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
ForteanTimes wrote:
Not a fan just wondering why" Big Phil" is not playing Cole at the mo, anyone know?
A Cole? Just came back from injury.
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17 Nov 02:44 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
wellyphoenixfan wrote:
ForteanTimes wrote:
Not a fan just wondering why" Big Phil" is not playing Cole at the mo, anyone know?
A Cole? Just came back from injury.


Sorry Joe Cole, not played the last 2 matches according to my fantasy team but not injured.

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18 Nov 11:28 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
ForteanTimes wrote:

wellyphoenixfan wrote:
ForteanTimes wrote:
Not a fan just wondering why" Big Phil" is not playing Cole at the mo, anyone know?
A Cole? Just came back from injury.
Sorry Joe Cole, not played the last 2 matches according to my fantasy team but not injured.
Well hes been injured, then he recovers, then gets injured again. I believe this is the reason and they are waiting for him to be fully recovered.
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18 Nov 20:53 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
OK cheers for that. (goes off to flog Cole and put the money towards Lampard....)

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18 Nov 23:04 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
ForteanTimes wrote:
OK cheers for that. (goes off to flog Cole and put the money towards Lampard....)
Great idea, Lampard is in my team and getting in tons of points.
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09 Dec 19:46 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Crikey had to revive this thread from the second page... but anyhow...
 
Though i thought the foul was quite bad, almost a red card offence, i still find this quite amusing;
 
"Jose Bosingwa
The foul on the touchline by Kevin Nolan on the Chelsea right-back produced no fewer than seven separate rolls. Presumably the treatment he then
requested was for dizziness."
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09 Dec 22:10 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Into the last 16, not thrilled about finishing 2nd in the group though. Last 16 draw is made next week.
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09 Dec 23:52 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
barts wrote:
Into the last 16, not thrilled about finishing 2nd in the group though. Last 16 draw is made next week.
Better then 3rd or 4th though.
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12 Dec 04:00 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Drogba is 10 times better than Anelka
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12 Dec 07:52 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
DidierDrogba wrote:
Drogba is 10 times better than Anelka
Well Anelka is leading top scorer I do agree with you when Drogba is playing well though.
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12 Dec 09:33 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
i just wanted to say this thread sucks. ARSENAL 4 LYF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also anelka sucks
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12 Dec 18:38 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
benisgangsta wrote:
i just wanted to say this thread sucks. ARSENAL 4 LYF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also anelka sucks


back to school for you, where you might learn to spell. you cabbage.
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13 Dec 19:39 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
benisgangsta wrote:
i just wanted to say this thread sucks. ARSENAL 4 LYF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also anelka sucks
 
Thanks for your input.  Now f**k off back to Mum and go look at the league table on the way you stupid little muppet.  This is a forum not a dairy wall.  If you don't have anything intelligent or insightful to say don't bother.
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13 Dec 20:12 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Jose's Dog wrote:
benisgangsta wrote:
i just wanted to say this thread sucks. ARSENAL 4 LYF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also anelka sucks
 
Thanks for your input.  Now f**k off back to Mum and go look at the league table on the way you stupid little muppet.  This is a forum not a dairy wall.  If you don't have anything intelligent or insightful to say don't bother.
Welcome to the internet. On your left you will see the famous "Brick wall of stupidity"  feel free to bash your head against it if it makes you feel better. (it wont, ive tried)
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13 Dec 20:17 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
Also do i need to remind you of a certian someone and thier Chelsea toilet seat?
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13 Dec 23:44 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
benisgangsta wrote:
i just wanted to say this thread sucks. ARSENAL 4 LYF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also anelka sucks


Apologies on the behalf of a younger gooners supporter...if i'm going to come into your forum i'll at least have a crack in a dray and witty manor

And we do know your pain about finishing 2nd in the group
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14 Dec 01:42 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
scolari needs a way to use both drogba and anelka. but, drogba should be number one hands down. he scores ar crucial times against the best opposition. anelka just piles up goals against sh*t teams and misses penalties
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14 Dec 02:10 · edited 09 Sep 05:07
brumbys wrote:
benisgangsta wrote:
i just wanted to say this thread sucks. ARSENAL 4 LYF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also anelka sucks


Apologies on the behalf of a younger gooners supporter...if i'm going to come into your forum i'll at least have a crack in a dray and witty manor

 
I would expect nothing less.  Dry and witty banter is always welcome!
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