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To be honest its not just Kalou thats having a bad game...Ballack hasn't exactly been inspiring, Anelka has given the ball away a few times already (but he scored so I'll forgive him) and I don't want to mention deco...I really hope we win this. BTW am I the only one who finds the comentatos REALLY annoying, they're really starting to p*ss me off :angry:

Thanks for that abramovich. There was a moment in the match where Drogba had a shoulder barge with Traore and he just flew off from Drogba's power...Glad to see they included that ;)

I think we all also know what DD (and Essien) have done and keep on doing in regards to racism in the game...but again, that doesn't get mentioned much... :huh:

I also heard they were "robbed" and were the better side thoughout...not to mention how dirty and "classless" thier opposition was... :lol:

My thoughts exactly. United tend to expoit slower full backs, evra with speed and valencia with accurate crosses. Everytime I saw them play this season they've been putting in dangerous balls in the box (which, I think, we don't do as often as we should...) and if we can't defend those then we're in trouble. Paulo is prone to the odd mistake, Ivanovic is solid but a bit slow. If we play him I think he will play a purely defensive role (i.e he won't attack much) I can see Ancelotti going for Belletti (I really hope not though, judging from his mid week perfromance) I would LOVE to see Nani on the field though :D

It seems like its going to be very tight. Bahrain is a country with a huge passion for football and if you believe Shaka Hislop, they were very disappointed when they got knocked out by Trinidad & Tobago last time around.

Well, I put in Rooney 2 weeks ago and he hasn't scored since! Can I take credit for his misfortunes? :D Fabregas is doing well so I'll jinx him and and put him in my team instead of Lamps (and as soon as I do that, Lamps will score :D )

Not doing well...25th... I blame Lamps! He's been my captain since the start! :lol:

Oh come on...thats going a bit too far isn't it? Its good he doesn't get injured cause we need the options. Like mad_mac said, he's a good option off the bench, as he does bring in a little pace and does contribute to some late goals. And about him playing for opposition, I can see him play at the man*re and le'ar*e, and I'd rather have him than the likes of Nani to be honest...

Even though I risk being unpopular in saying this but I disagree. If anything, I think Kalou should be getting more chances, but in his prefered position as a striker or attacking mid not a winger, if only to boost his confidence. He plays well, has good runs, and sure he does f*ck up once in a while (ok, alot) but he's a good squad player. And people keep mentioning names like Sturridge and other youngsters but its not like Kalou is 30 something...he's 24! He's still young and learning. I think he's been getting alot of stick recently because of the whole arsenal issue, but right now he's our player and we need to stick by him and support him. He missed our best chances today? To me he was good enough to make those chances for himself. Anyway, thats my 2 cents, I'll go hide now...

The worrying thing for me is he might want to manage Roma before he retires...(not sure if its true, but a friend of mine, Roma fan, says he heard him say he wants that job...that was a long time ago though. :( )

Great to hear the sentence "class from Kalou" in the end (we rarely hear that). I really like him and hope he does well, he's been getting alot of stick lately and hope this gives his confidence a boost

Great interview. Thanks Mod. Best part for me was when JT actually said he "hates seeing Man U lift the trophy" and that it tears him up inside. I feel the same way John ;)

Not to mention the whole Ashely Cole "deliberate challenge" on Crouch

I'd love to see Borini come on now... :D