8 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

From what I saw, (wasn't at game but in the area) the police were escorting the Celtic fans to Fulham Broadway station, and the usual stuff, obviously they weren't placid and were making themselves seen but I didn't see it kicking off, this was after the game btw. 

But my point is this, for example, the following year FA cup draw Tottenham it went off outside the white horse and at least 10 people were stabbed, there were baseball bats, hammers the lot, do we say oh better watch Tottenham there will be bother?

Just doesn't happen as much anymore and singling out Celtic as a trouble club anymore that a London derby just isn't reality. I think it's a situation some want to have us believe is there that isn't more really, not more so than any other team. 

There would be far, far more bother in a FA cup with say Cardiff  (mostly local fans) than a CL game with Celtic (international fans). I'm not saying it will be a lovely family atmosphere but the way it's being painted as a potential war, not so in my opinion. 

 

I disagree. Lets hope we dont find out!

Just now, benjsross said:

I disagree. Lets hope we dont find out!

Honestly I want to play them I like the atmosphere at Celtic park easy game but with a big game atmosphere it's good for player character 

1 minute ago, DonAntonio said:

Honestly I want to play them I like the atmosphere at Celtic park easy game but with a big game atmosphere it's good for player character 

I think it would be a cracking atmosphere in a big match, though think it is different from say playing Spurs which is a known quantity. 

I also notice when I used to go different groups would turn up for different matches like Millwall for example. When I used to go to SB there was a vocal group against the IRA, they used to sing, 'No surrender' every match. 

Yea that was deffinatly the case as the bombings hit London and at that time Celtic openly displayed IRA affiliation, I've no association with Catholicism, but have deffinate experience with the situation, I was born in Scotland and moved to London as a kid.
I almost hope we draw Celtic in the CL and there is zero trouble so we can put these things to bed. 
The issue is of course rangers fans would turn up in Chelsea shirts and make the situation worse but unlike others I really don't see mass brawls, just can't see it especially as SB. 

Even though I said I prefer Celtic to Rangers, I have to say I'm dreading we draw Celtic in the Champions League, I can't help but feel that if we do, there will be trouble between fans

24 minutes ago, DonAntonio said:

From what I saw, (wasn't at game but in the area) the police were escorting the Celtic fans to Fulham Broadway station, and the usual stuff, obviously they weren't placid and were making themselves seen but I didn't see it kicking off, this was after the game btw. 

But my point is this, for example, the following year FA cup draw Tottenham it went off outside the white horse and at least 10 people were stabbed, there were baseball bats, hammers the lot, do we say oh better watch Tottenham there will be bother?

Just doesn't happen as much anymore and singling out Celtic as a trouble club anymore that a London derby just isn't reality. I think it's a situation some want to have us believe is there that isn't more really, not more so than any other team. 

There would be far, far more bother in a FA cup with say Cardiff  (mostly local fans) than a CL game with Celtic (international fans). I'm not saying it will be a lovely family atmosphere but the way it's being painted as a potential war, not so in my opinion. 

 

I wasn't around much after the match, but was there early before the match and it was indeed very kicking off, running battles all over the place.  The point about the Spuds turn-out was that was a pre-arranged raid on a pub where they knew most of the good lads would not be, and I thought it was some sort of payback for something not really related to football, but more a statement in some sort of turf war.  Anyway, I'm not a brave and big man, so 100 or so Celtic steaming out of Fulham Broadway and kicking and hitting out at everyone in their way was not something I was happy to be caught up in.

But I was, so don't be telling me that you popped down after the game when it had all quietened down and found that there was no trouble.  Like the film says, you don't know, man, you weren't there.  

And there wasn't much more rucking at the Cardiff game than Celtic, with the exception that Cardiff had their coaches down the Fulham Road - which, in hindsight, wasn't the smartest move the coach drivers ever made.

29 minutes ago, yorkleyblue said:

I wasn't around much after the match, but was there early before the match and it was indeed very kicking off, running battles all over the place.  The point about the Spuds turn-out was that was a pre-arranged raid on a pub where they knew most of the good lads would not be, and I thought it was some sort of payback for something not really related to football, but more a statement in some sort of turf war.  Anyway, I'm not a brave and big man, so 100 or so Celtic steaming out of Fulham Broadway and kicking and hitting out at everyone in their way was not something I was happy to be caught up in.

But I was, so don't be telling me that you popped down after the game when it had all quietened down and found that there was no trouble.  Like the film says, you don't know, man, you weren't there.  

And there wasn't much more rucking at the Cardiff game than Celtic, with the exception that Cardiff had their coaches down the Fulham Road - which, in hindsight, wasn't the smartest move the coach drivers ever made.

It was Chelsea who attacked Spurs with tools it happened about nine o' clock.

1 hour ago, EmeraldBlue said:

Benitez did a really excellent job during his time here despite being plagued by a section of pricks who call themselves Chelsea fans. Probably the same ones who belong to the vile blues brothers.

The Europa league glossed over f**king up the CWC and finishing further off top than when he took over.

 

We won the Europa league because we were the vastly superior squad in the competition.

Edited August 24, 20178 yr by Stim

On 23/08/2017 at 17:36, Stim said:

No offence mate but unpopular opinion?

You're right didn't really read the question properly my bad.

What I meaaaaant to say was...

I think Cortious is slightly overrated. 

26 minutes ago, Stim said:

The Europa league glossed over f**king up the CWC and finishing further off top than when he took over.

 

We won the Europa league because we were the vastly superior squad in the competition.

And the league cup, the far sack of sh*t.

11 minutes ago, dkw said:

And the league cup, the far sack of sh*t.

Yep, the Europa league and a top 4 finish was the bare minimum we should have got out of that season. With a better coach, we would have won the CWC, the Europa League and probably the League Cup too.

10 hours ago, Blue Exile said:

Anybody who thinks they are a better fan because they go to games,  or have supported the club since the 60's, 70's, 80's....is a prick.

But anyone who's only Chelsea memories and experiences have been sat in front of a laptop or telly is a true fan.

6 minutes ago, Droo Bar said:

But anyone who's only Chelsea memories and experiences have been sat in front of a laptop or telly is a true fan.

As a person who is on both sides of this coin having a) been fortunate to have seen many CFC games in person and b) having to see most CFC games on TV/computer cause I do live half way around the world let me assure you of this..... my status of being a CFC fan and how much I support my club doesn't change based on seeing the match in the stands at SB or from the comfort of my couch at 5am...... it's irrelevant, aside from being lucky enough to experience the atmosphere (went to my first game when I was about 11/12 years old and it was the atmosphere more than anything that made me start to love the game), how you get to watch the game. 

 

I'd also question why do people care so much about who is a bigger/better fan?!!??!  Isn't it enough you support the same club?  It's like seeing two vegans in a pissing match over who is the better vegan...... they're the type of arguments where no one wins aside from the audience who gets a good laugh at the expense of both sides arguing. 

 

My unpopular opinion about Chelsea is that it's a fantastic club that has a very rich history despite not having a lot of trophies in the past..... well, unpopular outside CFC circles.......

Not a huge fan of JT the man. At his prime an awesome player but not my type of guy.

17 minutes ago, Barry Bridges said:

As a person who is on both sides of this coin having a) been fortunate to have seen many CFC games in person and b) having to see most CFC games on TV/computer cause I do live half way around the world let me assure you of this..... my status of being a CFC fan and how much I support my club doesn't change based on seeing the match in the stands at SB or from the comfort of my couch at 5am...... it's irrelevant, aside from being lucky enough to experience the atmosphere (went to my first game when I was about 11/12 years old and it was the atmosphere more than anything that made me start to love the game), how you get to watch the game. 

 

I'd also question why do people care so much about who is a bigger/better fan?!!??!  Isn't it enough you support the same club?  It's like seeing two vegans in a pissing match over who is the better vegan...... they're the type of arguments where no one wins aside from the audience who gets a good laugh at the expense of both sides arguing. 

 

My unpopular opinion about Chelsea is that it's a fantastic club that has a very rich history despite not having a lot of trophies in the past..... well, unpopular outside CFC circles.......

If me and you met in a pub we could talk about our Chelsea for want of a better word history, games attended, players seen, grounds we've been to etc. The same scenario with a telly and stream watcher all they can talk about is games watched on a screen and bore the arse off you talking about tactics. There biggest gripe are the co commentators on streams are anti Chelsea.

1 hour ago, Stim said:

The Europa league glossed over f**king up the CWC and finishing further off top than when he took over.

 

We won the Europa league because we were the vastly superior squad in the competition.

United went on one of the best runs in PL history between Rafa's appointment and securing the title, our squad did not have the quality nor the depth to keep up with that. Jose the following year added to the squad yet was openly skeptical about our chances.

Yes he deserves sh*t for the CWC but not for failing to keep up with United, no one could have.

Like it or not, clubs are not just clubs anymore, they're franchises, their brand has to be popular worldwide to be successful.
Going to matches frequently is expensive, so is paying for official TV channels to watch them on. I myself go to as many games as I can, as a lot of people who live near the Bridge on this site do, however that doesn't mean we should discredit people who don't, whether that be for geographical or financial reasons. 
Sure, if they don't know what they're talking about, we can have a laugh at their ineptitude, however saying they don't have a right to support the club is ridiculous in my opinion. 

1 hour ago, Droo Bar said:

But anyone who's only Chelsea memories and experiences have been sat in front of a laptop or telly is a true fan.

What about that chunk of the SB crowd now, who only starting following the team post 2003? Naive to think that it's just the people who watch via streams are the 'new' fans. You can't measure the merits of a fan on disposable income.

FWIW I am in both categories, 43 years old, former season ticket holder and member who went to my first game in 1987. I haven't set foot in SB for 8 years now, due to moving to West Yorkshire that many years ago. I also refuse to pay Sky's ridiculous sub fees too. I don't, and won't ever pour scorn on anybody who has only ever watched via streams though, after all you're addressing probably 95% of our non UK fan base, we'd be pretty screwed without the income they generate in fairness.

Edited August 24, 20178 yr by Blue Exile

Don't understand this thread, but i really do like beer. Probably too much , 

Chelsea have let some good players go to opposing clubs in recent years but it was criminal that we let Brendan Rodgers slip through our hands.

16 hours ago, adineen98 said:

16 hours ago, Phillip said:

I am going to regret posting this, but I like Celtic and do not like Rangers (perhaps because I am Catholic?).

Don't worry, you're not alone!

Me too...Sorry. Can't stand the blues brothers bollocks

11 hours ago, EmeraldBlue said:

Chelsea have let some good players go to opposing clubs in recent years but it was criminal that we let Brendan Rodgers slip through our hands.

Theres Always one who takes things too far ....

We have a problem with racism in our fan base.

15 hours ago, Droo Bar said:

It was Chelsea who attacked Spurs with tools it happened about nine o' clock.

That wasn't how I heard it, seeing as it was an attack around a Chels pub, but I wasn't there, so can't really say.  Perhaps we are talking about different incidents.  Don't really matter, Celtic still did kick off at the friendly, and will again if we get them in the Champions League.

Theres Always one who takes things too far ....

Apologies. Trying to see if I would make it as a troll!

23 hours ago, RIP Mourinho said:

This is the truest one yet, far too many of these types about though. 

I don't go to games anymore and have supported the club since I popped into this world in 1947. Am I exempt?