mad_mac

Nice one, I will for sure use that emoticon. Was sad to not see him play today, is he injured or is he just "out of favour again?"

if it's the one when all the Chelsea clap 4 times along to the tune then shout "CHELSEA" then it is the Liquidator Scott

Good to hear mate. Not sure if this link has been posted elsewhere, but he and jose are boht happy that he is finally here [web]http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11668_2661355,00.html[/web]

Mutu's was against Leicester. A free kick he took with is right foot that rebounded to him and he slotted it in from the same area with his left. Shame he took to the world ot strippers and Charlie Scott

It's obviously still fairly early in the season, but what have you made of your two performances so far? Didn't see the charity sheild...travel. But in the prem we looked good attacking, and a bit shaky at the back Who do you think is your most important player(s)? Essien, as he can play anywhere and never tires. Your worst player(s)? Have not seen them all play so I can't call Who was your most improved player last year? Drogba without question. 30 goals ina a season 1st time since Kerry Dixon, not bad This meeting will be our 17th in the last 3 and a bit years. Do you feel liverpool are starting to get the upper hand? I think Liverpool Chelsea matches have been pretty even, you lot seem to hit us hard in the CL and that is a bitter pill to swallow when we seem to do better in the EPL Any young up and coming players in the squad that we might not know about? Sincalir and Sahar are looking likely to make first team. Mancienne maybe too Who do you think will be your best signing this season? So far it is Malouda, but I feel PIzarro might give us a decent goal return on our investment in him What are your thoughts on Frank Lampard seemingly pulling a "Michael Owen" as it's known - running down the contract to secure a big move? Not sure it is all Frank, might be Kenyon too. I think he is a great player, and wouldn't be happy to see him go, so wuld like his contract to be sorted soon. The main thing that caused this was the signing of ballack Are you going to win the quadruple this season? No, but I hope we seriously contend in all 4 comps Which Liverpool player will you fear the most? Riise, his left foot is wicked! How many players from the current liverpool side would make your first team? Not sure, maybe Stevie G if Lamps did leave, better get your matches ready. What team do you expect Jose to play against us? Cech, Alex, Haim, carvalho, A Cole, Essien, Lamps, SWP, J Cole, Malouda, Drogs Does the absence of Terry worry you? Yes, he is a true leader, and bleeds for the club. He was cruically missed last season, and the fact that it was at teh same time as Cech meant we lost the title to the mancs What effect do you think the African Cup of Nations will have on this season (for my money, you will be missing your best 3 players from last season in Drogba, Essien and Mikel)? Drogba will be missed no question. I hope PIzarro and Sheva (if fit) can fill in. Essien is my current favourite player so I will miss him, but we have cover for him. Mikel will fall out with his country and just play for us ;-) Given the choice, would you rather win the league or the champions league? Have the recent near misses in the CL and success in the prem made the European competition more of a priority, as it's the "missing" one? It is always nice to win the League, I think maybe more so this season to take it back from teh mancs. Last season I was all over the CL which is why our exit was painful, as I had ralized that teh Premiership was, at that point, unlikely Who do you think is going to be the top 4 this season, and in what order? Not going to predict order but You Lot, your red neighbours, Us Lot, maybe the toon army Who do you think will be relegated, and why? All 3 that came up. Maybe derby will stay and Bolton will go down. Care to predict the score? 1-1

The tail end of last sesason was enough to show anyone with an ounce of footballing sense, that the kid may come good. the pre-season again showed more of the same, and by all accounts the game against Brum solidified his talent. It ahs been a long time coming, and I for one will hold my hand up and say that I was sceptical of his ability. Felt he stood out in a mediocre team, but still not convinced we wern't raked over the caols on his price! Anyway, we see pundits talk utter garbage week in week out, so why should this be any different Scott

I 3rd that

If this is as good as it sounds, could the Mods make this a sticky in the streaming/video forum?

Okay folks, just a couple of lovely goals from our new lads the other day...scoring on their premiership debuts. Malouda and Pizarro. So, who can name other chelsea players who have scored in their first games for Chelsea, in the premiership (don't have to go too far back for that) Scott

and that is the end for Johno if true

that looks mental....as loz said, I wish I was there too!1

Is it Ballack!

Good to hear...Lamps got a raise, but no contract yet? At least it looks like we are keeping the backbone of our squad! Also, an 8 year deal would have been ludicrous!

so is this just a raise, but no extention to his contract?

the last couple of seasons he was coming off the ebnch more, and being played as one of 3 central midfielders. His vision and creativity was still great. I too miss Eidur

I think that there needs to be a salary cap in football throughout Europe, because at least then players will move to clubs for the challenges, and the passion of the game. Not because one club wants to pay them 10 grand extra per week!!!

Spot on Adrian.....wonder what they are all eagerly awaiting in their Manc Households...in surrey or wherever he lives! Idiots

It just shows you how deep a squad Lyon had when that many of their players have been signed up! I think Barca will threaten, and I also think doughboy will try and keep up his good run in the CL at the cost of everything else!

So, are we voting on what we think Jose will play, or what we want to play? I thin it will be a combination of the 3 depending on opposition, and the time/standing in the game

Ifeel that some of us who are laughing at Newcastle not being a big club may need to take a step back and realize taht this would be like us getting annoyed at a scoucer saying we have no history. Is it, like the Scoucers try and make us feel, because they have no silverware? Newcastle Sunderland is a huge rivalry, and Newcastle are a big club, with many supporters, and their stadium is often filled or near to capacity. Even when they are winning nothing. I think so people that come to Chelsea these days could do with learning a thing or two about newcastle fan's passion for their club! Scott

I am fully aware of this fact, but I am sure we will also hear Kenyon say something about "the kids"

It is till a huge blow, but at least we seem to be covered. Assuming we do et Alex that is, because you also need to remember that we have NO Left Back right now either

If he is even fit!

If he is even fit!

So the games really taking off big time there then??? Actually not a bad turn out seeing as who our opposition was! Anyone know the maximum attendance capability of the stadium we played in?