theblueone

FIFA 14 has been weirding me out with a lot of its transfer activities. I'm using my virtual pro in career at the moment playing for Chelsea, so don't have any control over transfers or anything yet (going to wait until the game forces me to retire). Every player Chelsea has been linked with moves for in the summer is playing for us. The week we signed Kurt Zouma, I was starting a new season in career. We landed Shaw, Zouma, Matic and Mandzukic to partner my player up front, then sold Cavani. Kinda laughed when I saw those names pop up at the end of the transfer window in the "in/out" window. Psychic creepy FIFA.

I never got to play any of the older Fallouts unfortunately. Only picked up F3 on a friends recommendation. I enjoyed it. Was great to pick up for an hour or two in the evenings. I hated Fallout New Vegas. There were many aspects of the game which I thought were great, but the end boss really let it down. Was an incredibly cheap battle sequence. Was out of ammo by the time I got to him so he just kept whooping me. Was giving me grey beard hairs so gave up lol. One of only two games I never completed (other one being the uber difficult latest Max Payne game that a mate lent to me). Other games I quite like are stealth based one such as the Splinter Cell series, Hitman and the latest reboot, Thief. Something about the stealth element that I enjoy.

Looking forward to the draw on Friday. Anybody know what time it'll take place or if its going to be televised?

Oh no, scratch that last bit, just read that the Ox is fit for saturday. Though Özil is still out. Oxlade Chamberlain and Rozicky could be troublesome.

There's a first time for everything. They're bound to pull out all the stops in the back third to prevent us from going in front. They know how important this game is and how prolific we are at home, so staving off our attacking midfield would be their way of controlling the match. The midfield is exactly where we need to do the business in this game as they have key players missing in that area.

Well he seemed pretty creative the in games I saw of him. Popped up everywhere he should have been and made some pretty good clearances. He's got my vote.

As long as we don't sell him I guess further loaning couldn't hurt. We need to keep the young players like him, Van Ginkel and Courtois. Ideally, we should be keeping Lukaku too.

Lampard was truily outstanding wasn't he. Some of those runs and opportunities he set up had me on my feet. There's a reason why he's our top scorer.

I say bring it on. You can't call yourself the best unless you mix with the best. I relish these big cup ties. Shows us an accurate picture of where we are as a team. I'm happy we've even reached the quarter finals of Europe's biggest competition. That is an achievement no matter how you spin it.

Maybe so, but with the form he's shown, he deserves a chance at least. Maybe Jose will be able to assess him during the summer.

It was nice to see him play a good game.

I would consider it a key pass more than anything, it was quite a scramble in there when Cahill scored. It was a great delivery though as was the set up for the opener.

I agree, we need a creative genius up front with a good work rate and finishing. Its not all about speed. I still think Mario Mandzukic would be a good idea. Watching Munich's win the other night, he showed his keen eye for goal with an excellent finish. He also falls back to help his team aswell. Unlike a lot of strikers who hang around the midfield too much.

You went to the final? Nice!!! I bet you were buzzing. I was offered a spare ticket by a buddy who missed out because his littlun was born days before, but my sodding passport expired. What a night that must have been.

I have seen a fair amount of footage of him and to be quite frank, I am impressed. I think he could do well if given the chance, I'm against him going on loan or away from the Bridge. I want to see him given the chance in the off season to impress Jose, who has promised to spend time with our reserve players and young prospects during the run up to the world cup. I hope to see him in blue next season showing us what he can do. Was talking about him with friends whilst watching the match earlier and the overall consensus was the same.

A hard one for me. Our entire squad played brilliantly. Lampard owned that midfield position, JT and Azpilicueta played well, but Gary Cahill!! Nicely struck goal. Had to vote for Azpilicueta as he was all over the shop and kept Drogba in check a lot during the match.

Anybody know what his future is with the Blues? I've read somewhere that we may be loaning him out next season in the EPL and read contrasting posts that say we may sell. Hope not. Want to see him blossom at the Bridge and see him play football with Eden. Surely his recent awards should go in his favour...

I truly hope we do win. Even if we win one nil, I'd take that. Very important match.

Yeah, I can see Arsenal parking the bus. Though they have depth, Arsenal. Rozicky is an outstanding player we should keep an eye on, the Ox aswell. I hope our home record continues. I mean, Arsenals hot and cold nature could be good for us. Though it ultimately depends on whether Jose's ban gets overturned because his presence could be the push we need. Tonights result will do wonders for morale, but we need our coach.

That was a great performance, our back 4 played incredibly. Get in Cahill and great to see Sammy get one aswell. Maybe another goal will give him some confidence going forward. Typically, Torres had a couple flashes of brilliance for a European game, maybe he isn't suited for EPL? Either way, happy to go through. A few opportunities we should have buried, but overall, a great team performance. Let's hope we draw Utd or Olympiacos next round. Fingers crossed.

Mine probably isn't as far as some of you, but Molineux was the farthest me and my bro went to watch the Blues. Was the Andy Thompson testimonial game for Wolves in 1996, where Wisey scored to clinch a 1 nil win. Due to work and family I've not been able to go to away games for ages. Though the Wolves one was a nice one as it was a good trip with my brother. Recently found the programme along with a tonne of others whilst having a clear out. Brought back great memories.

That depends who we draw. I'm thinking Olympiacos will draw with Utd tommorow and go through. I think we would have a great chance at the semis if we draw them or United.

Anyone just see the ITV news segment on the game? Galatasaray fans ruined the segment by chanting behind the reporter, completely drowning him out. . . they are animals!! I hope we stuff them good tonight.

True, but I would hate to see us just park the bus for this one and not attack. In doing so, all it takes is for one slip up to lose the fixture.

I vaguely remember that now you mention it. I don't understand why anybody would want to sit in the wrong stands anyway. I'd be uncomfortable surrounded by opposition fans. Right you are, Citeh did beat them. Though it was 3 - 2. At least we know they ain't invincible this season then.