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Ivanovic, was in the team of the year last year and hasn't done anything to suggest he shouldn't be. I really don't rate Bosingwa that highly sure going forward he's fantastic but defensivley he's poor.

Yeah but I don't include Avram Grant as far as I'm concerned he did nothing but was carried by the players, I left him off on purpose :P

I can only comment on the manager's I have seen in my lifetime Glen Hoddle I liked him at the time but when he took the England job I just couldn't stand him, he started something that layed the foundations for what was to come Ruud Guillit I loved Ruud and was gutted when he left, obviously later I realised it was the right decision but he took us so far and introduced so many great players (Zola been the best) that I will always have great respect for him Gianluca Vialli Was my favourite manager for a long time brough us so many Trophies and took us closest to the top (pre-Abramovich), so many great memories under him Claudio Ranieri I never liked Ranieri mainly because I loved Vialli and he took over from him but he just used to do so much stupid crap it used to wind me up. Of course there were some great memories under him but I just never took to him Jose Mourinho In my opinion the best manager we've had, the Chelsea side he led to the title in 2004/05 is the best Chelsea side we've had (95 points), also back to back titles, two league cups, an FA Cup and a shield just an incredible period for me. Loved the way he was aswell infront of the cameras etc. No one will ever have the same impact on me as Jose did, I hated it when he left but looking back I could see it was right Luiz Felipe Scolari I was really happy when he got the job and I actually liked him as a person came across as a very nice guy in his interviews but even when the season started well under him I knew something wasn't right and when he went I was very glad Guus Hiddink He was only manager for a short time but he got us on the right track, came through an emotional injustice in the Champions League with us and brought us the FA Cup to put something nice on the end of what had been a poor season for us. I so wanted him to get the Chelsea job but obviously he had commitments elsewhere, welcome back if Carlo leaves in my opinion Carlo Ancelotti When we first announced him I thought he was a disaster waiting to happen, BUT he has brough us our first ever league and cup double and a shield in his first season. He proved me wrong we have been entertaining under him and I still wasn't sold on him as a person until I read his book (the guy is hilarious) and I hope he stays for many years to come. So I only wanted to say who my favourite was from when I watched because anything pre 1995 I never watched live and endured the roller coaster ride under different managers to yes Jose is still my favourite and to be honest I don't ever see that changing. Winning that title in 2005 is probably my happiest moment as a Chelsea fan cause it had been such a long time coming (and thats from a guy who had only supported them 10 years by then).

Mikel's good but Gerrard has pace, we need someone who can stick with him from box to box there's only Essien that can do that.

Tbh Carlo says its a little problem so I think Essien will definitely play

Lol thanks, I would have said more to be honest but I thought better not go on too much lol That's abit harsh mate, he has come in peace

If Essien misses out I fear Gerrard will run the midfield

Essien might be out cause of a toe problem, he might make it but from what Carlo said I'd say he might stick him on the bench

* How have you found the season so far? I can't imagine you have too much cause for complaint. Its been pretty good, I was frustrated that we lost to City though simply because had we gone for it we would have won but we seemed content with a point, apart from us I think the standard in the Premier League has been poor to watch to be honest. Blackpool have been a highlight though and I am enjoying watching them. United have been interesting without playing well they are still unbeaten but that doesn't seem to be getting mentioned oddly. Arsenal are same old same old to me, Tottenham are playing better than I thought they would aswell and I'll admit I am a little worried about December when we play them because of how the fixtures fall. I think if we come through December with maximum points the title will be ours. On the Champions League front I really think its our year (touch wood) * After the managerial changes you've made in the past few years, is Ancelotti for keeps? How do you guys think he compares to Mourinho, Hiddink, etc.? And, more importantly, do you think Abramovic will get bored of him? I love Carlo, when he first came I was skeptical I thought he was a disaster waiting to happen and he has already gone down in history bringing us the shield and the double in his first season. Jose's always gonna be my favourite that Chelsea team on 2004/05 is the best I've ever seen and one of the 3 best sides to ever win the EPL (Man Uts Treble season and Arsenal's unbeatables been the others). I loved Hiddink also and if Carlo left I would want Hiddink back * Who are the Chelsea players that we should be looking out for on Sunday? Anybody who's particularly shone this season other than the usual big names? Ivanovic is in great form at the minute and Liverpool aren't the best fropm set pieces so I'd say he's the danger man. I'd say Drogba but we don't know which Drogba's gonna show up if he's up for it then beware. Anelka aswell seems to like scoring against Liverpool so he's one to watch. * Any poor players this season? Anyone you'd like to get shot of? I'd like us to sign a new keeper to back Cech up as I don't rate Hilario or Turnbull. I do worry about the fact our players are getting older and we do have to find someone to replace Drogba at somepoint Lukaku would be a nice addition in the summer, As for getting shut of I wouldn't say anyone to be honest but I do believe Borini won't make it here. * What kind of style are you likely to play against us? Attacking, defensive? Any idea of the possible formation or lineup? It depends on whose available if Essien is out with this toe problem I think we'll be less attacking personally but we shall see. Depends on how we show up on the day * Which Liverpool players do you rate? Anybody you think likely to cause you problems on Sunday? Gerrard and Torres are the key men, Torres worries me because of his good record against us so I think he's the danger man. I also rate Reina very highly and if you do go 1-0 up he could be key to you keeping that lead * Over the summer, we got Joe Cole off you (currently injured and likely to miss the match) and you got Benayoun of us (who's got a long term injury apparently). Who did better in that deal? Tbh did anyone, Benayoun is injured and we haven't been able to see what he's about and Joe Cole is not working at Liverpool although I think the manager could slightly be at fault for that. Time will tell with this but neither Cole or Benayoun are getting any younger * How much are you likely to miss Lampard? Does having him out of the lineup change much? Him missing is massive, he is key to our midfield, he retains possession for us and picks out the best passes in my opinion but we have to move on one day and we aren't a one man team plus the squad has done well without him but this could be a game that we really miss him in i.e. City away * It's been 7 years since Abramovich arrived in English football. What are you guys thoughts on him? What do you think of him as an owner, and what do you think of his impact on the English game? Can't help but love him look what he's done for our club he took us from the nearly men to the top dogs. I think his days of huge spending are over though but you can't blame him afterall its his money * Do you have any particular memory of a previous meeting between our clubs? Many good and bad but a few of the great times: The 4-2 victory in the FA cup in 97 coming back from 2-0 down 4-0 at the Bridge in 2001, in my opinion Cudicini's finest game for us 2-2 on 2001 (I think) at Anfield was pretty good aswell an exciting game 2-1 at Anfield with Hasselbaink scoring the winner, this was the first hame of the new regime and was a statement 4-1 at Anfield in 2005, alot had been said by Liverpool about how they had the measure of us and we showed them they hadn't 3-2 at the Bridge in the semis in 2008, getting to the final over Liverpool was massive and although we went on the lose the final the pure joy I felt that night was immense 4-4 at the Bridge, in 2009, unbelievable game really probably the best between the two clubs in terms of entertainment 2-0 at Anfield last season, I knew them we were gonna win the title not an amazing game but when Lampard put that second in I was overjoyed Bad results would be losing our unbeaten run to you, the champions league semi with the dodgy goal, getting hammered in 96 and 97 at Anfield and the FA Cup semi in 2006 * Have any of you been to Anfield, and do you have any memories (positive or negative) of the place? Never been * Any good songs that we're likely to hear from your fans? Will you be bringing your plastic flags? God knows as for songs depends whats happening lol * Care to predict the score? I'm gonna say 2-1 to us if Ess plays * And finally, did that ball cross the line? ha ha well did it I don't think it did but tbh Cech could have been off and you could have had a penna so I won't complain (anymore :lol:)

Get in Malouda's back I reckon he'll definitely start That lineup is spot on Hope Essien make sit with the toe problem if he doesn't play I really can see us losing cause I think we could do with him to keep Gerrard at bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNWol6MgUv8&feature=related Looks like a decent player but tbh Youtube can make anyone look good lol Looks like a good finisher that I think you can tell Ok not the best league in the world but his record of goals for Young Boys is pretty awesome 50 in 64 apps http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seydou_Doumbia

I rate Iva over Bosingwa, Bosingwa defensivley gets on my nerves

Thought this was a well put together video, except for the awful rock music but meh still good to watch :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wILPbEkVgFE&feature=related Don't know about anyone else but it already feels so long ago

He's one of my favourite players, will go down as a legend for sure I'd say

If that one day happens I will party like its 1999 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnuijDieOvY&feature=related

He's a scouser who gets into night club fights and sleeps with 16 year olds yet is still seen as a choice for England captain :P

yeah thats what I think I think it also helped us rediscover the hunger that brough us the double the season after.

That sounds about right

Yeah shame Malouda's out he usually plays well against them

He's played very well I know people that really don't rate him but they aren't Chelsea fans. I'm like you have to watch him he's been fantastic this season. Some Gooner fans on this other forum I go on were on about him making only short passes and I told them to watch him he makes some fantastic long passes and has done plenty of them this season.

Just hope Drogba doesn't have one of his can't be bothered days, we could hammer these on Sunday if we go at them.

definitely, thats the worst injustice from a referee I have ever seen thats why I wanted United to beat them in the final but unfortunately the catalan cheats won, my dream scenario would be us beating them in the Champions League Final with a John Terry winner

Yeah he did very well I thought, very impressed this guy is faster than I thought aswell

Nico for me, was outstanding, could be on for a player of the tournament award the way he's going

Ahhh I get your point btw I just wanted to say I don't hate Barca just because of the Chelsea rivalry its because I really like Real Madrid I've always followed their results (after Chelsea's of course) and I consider them my second team. Plus Barca get bummed by the media, especially on Sky Sports they drive me insane.