LilacWine

Drogba may be 32, but also started playing at this level later than other players normally do. Makes me think that the sport hasn't taken as much of a toll on his body as is typical for a 32-year-old striker, and that he has quite a few good years left in him. We'd be mad to sell him, especially to a team in England.

Zhirkov was struggling with a calf injury in the first half. Seems he was taken off as a precaution. Nervous times indeed.

There's some speculation that it's an optimistic hacker.. If it isn't a hacker, I don't see how a technical anomaly could accidentally create a profile for another club's player. Really hoping it's a hacker.

Realistically, I'd pick Dzagoev - he's talented, hard-working and young (and a Chelsea fan!). Though I wouldn't say no to most of the players already mentioned.

Sorry if this has already been posted. I thought it was eye-opening! Maxi Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid, 28) David James (Portsmouth, 39) Christoph Metzelder (Real Madrid, 29) Juliano Belletti (Chelsea, 33) Philippe Senderos (Arsenal, 24) Fabio Aurelio (Liverpool, 30) Martin Petrov (Manchester City, 30) Michael Ballack (Chelsea, 33) Joe Cole (Chelsea, 28) Adam Johnson (Middlesbrough, 23) Marouane Chamakh (Bordeaux, 25) Ruud van Nistelrooy (Real Madrid, 33) Joe Ledley (Cardiff, 22) Tomas Rosicky (Arsenal, 29) Jermaine Beckford (Leeds, 26) Morten Gamst Pedersen (Blackburn, 28) Paul Scharner (Wigan, 29) Louis Saha (Everton, 31) Adriano (Flamengo, 27)

http://p2p4u.net/watch-live-sports.php?id=9669&link=1 Works well, English commentary.

I think the Mikel substitution is so that Essien can play a more advanced role, and I'm assuming Ricky because he's on a yellow.. No excuse though. Not too pleased with the substitutions at all. Edit: Apparently I'm a minute too late!

I know Kalou doesn't do much on the pitch, but I'm pretty sure we still can't play with 12 players.

Agreed. I thought he looked lively against the Mancs this week, and he seems to be an intelligent player. He's only 19, and would be the ideal successor to Lamps IMO.

Because Kalou was offside.

It was Smertin - he sang something by an unknown Russian band and it didn't go well at all... Chelsea throw napkins...

Zhirkov sits out Black Cats clash Interesting that Pizarro and Sheva aren't traveling, though neither are reportedly injured.

Is it just me, or is this a really awkward role that Mancienne is being asked to play? Luckily it's only for a few minutes...

Pato Open to Chelsea Move Maybe it isn't a lost cause after all... Though it sounds like it would cost us.

Apparently his dream is to play in Italy, but this is still promising... Dzeko Claims Chelsea Talks

Have turned off the sound, because I can't stand the commentator. Instead, am listening to my own heartbeat and near-tears. Absolutely brutal. Let's hope for an "inspirational" half-time hiding from Guus.

Let's hope Ricky will be back for that! Edit: WWWTTTTFFFFF!?!?!?!?!? Who is this football god and where has he been all season!? This almost feels too good to be true.

You have to wonder if they even bother practicing set-pieces anymore... F*cking useless freekicks.

http://www.iraqgoals.com/en/ch1.html English commentary! If they prompt for a password, it is: 2500

Seems as though we're waiting for someone to free up at the end of the season (a.k.a. We Have No Plan). I'll take Hiddink over Wilkins in the interim!