CL: Chelsea v Schalke
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After the heroics displayed at the Valencia game, I am optimistically going for a 1-0 home win
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When is it?
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Wednesday, 24th
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2-0 win for us.
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If they play properly, i say a 2-0 score and they won't even need Terry, Cole back.Originally posted by miss_soojung:After the heroics displayed at the Valencia game, I am optimistically going for a 1-0 home win
Does anyone think otherwise?
I'm hoping for a 5-0 thrashing of Schalke for the Blues to prove a point.
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Chelsea should win this home match easily now that Jose is gone... Their last home match in Europe against lowly Rosenberg with Jose in charge only manage a draw... But Grant seem to be doing better i feel... tho he don't talk so much...
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It all depends, if they play like they did against Boro, we're dead.
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Grant sees moment to add style to Chelsea's substance
Avram Grant spoke of "steady progress" already made and the need to maintain momentum last night and, if only privately, Chelsea's new manager will recognise this evening's visit of Schalke 04 as a rare opportunity. Jose Mourinho's glittering reign in these parts spluttered to conclusion with a 1-1 draw against Rosenborg in the Champions League. Five weeks on, his replacement can now use this competition to prove his own pedigree.
Chelsea under Grant have rather mimicked the grittiness long expected of Mourinho's side, with the fine victory over Valencia in their last group game followed up with stifling wins at Bolton and Middlesbrough in the Premier League. Yet the Israeli has consistently talked of a desire to "entertain". Only 24,973 fans witnessed the Portuguese's final selection fail to prevail against this group's prospective whipping boys from Norway so this evening, in an arena which sold out last week with ticket prices reduced to £25 and with a side apparently committed to the cause, there will be pressure to provide signs of a reinvention.
"We lost two points here against Rosenborg so it's important we win, but the way we win is also important," said Grant. "It's about playing good football, too. It's not easy to start coaching when you don't come in at the beginning of the year but, step by step, we're doing the right things both on the training pitch and in games. Any new manager has to show the fans that he can improve things. That's easier if you win a few games. The season is only a few months old but we're improving. Now we must play even better." -
Has anyone think that we are going to lose this home record? *TOUCHWOOD*
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Our unbeaten home record doesn't exist in UCL.Originally posted by coldzero:Has anyone think that we are going to lose this home record? *TOUCHWOOD* -
lol.. As in home record in all competitions. I believe it still stands for nearly 2 years right?Originally posted by stellazio:Our unbeaten home record doesn't exist in UCL. -
Barca broke it.Originally posted by coldzero:lol.. As in home record in all competitions. I believe it still stands for nearly 2 years right?
And Charlton also won although by penalty shootout in the leaguecup. -
Perhaps it could go when Man City come over this weekend? Sven may have a way...
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Welcome to Stamford Bridge where Chelsea FC go into their second Group B home game in much higher spirits than their first. On Matchday 1, under José Mourinho, they could only draw with Rosenborg BK in the midst of a slump. Now, under Avram Grant, Chelsea have won four of their last five games in all competitions. Tonight they meet a FC Schalke 04 side unbeaten away from home this season in the Bundesliga and looking to build on their Matchday 2 victory against Rosenborg.
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4 mins: Chelsea 1 - 0 liao... Florent Malouda
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Malouda!!!!!!!!
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Yes!
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score the 3rd goal man damnit.
i can't afford to lose anymore prediction games.
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Wah... this Grant really not bad ah... He save Chelsea's champions league season already. Now who still think Grant is useless...
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I'm still reserving judgment.Originally posted by zocoss:Wah... this Grant really not bad ah... He save Chelsea's champions league season already. Now who still think Grant is useless...
Rosenborg beat Valencia 2-0 the same morning. Drogs & Carvalho only fit when Grant took over. To me, these two, along with Terry, affect the way the Blues perform. -
Give the guy a chance... He has done well indeed. Chelsea isn't just a Drogs & Carvalho team right?Originally posted by miss_soojung:I'm still reserving judgment.
Rosenborg beat Valencia 2-0 the same morning. Drogs & Carvalho only fit when Grant took over. To me, these two, along with Terry, affect the way the Blues perform.
Anyway, i kind of find chelsea a more likeable team without Jose... And i must admit i don't miss jose's nonsense talk one bit... I am also very please that jose is no longer in the epl. And If United don't win the epl title among the top 4, then i hope chelsea gets it. Cos i would prefer them rather than Pool or the Gooners.
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Err ... that's why I'm reserving judgment.Originally posted by zocoss:Give the guy a chance... He has done well indeed. Chelsea isn't just a Drogs & Carvalho team right?
Anyway, i kind of find chelsea a more likeable team without Jose... And i must admit i don't miss jose's nonsense talk one bit... I am also very please that jose is no longer in the epl. And If United don't win the epl title among the top 4, then i hope chelsea gets it. Cos i would prefer them rather than Pool or the Gooners.
Its time they got themselves a regular coach rather than a boastful one...