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"Can Chelsea Do It?"

So? Can they?

Hundred millions pounds later, 'Chelski' are the first real challenge to Manchester United's unprecedented Treble. Only difference is, they're going for the Quad.

A breif look at any Chelsea teamsheet will show their class. A solid defence, Cech is one of the best in the world at the moment, second only to Buffon in my books, Terry and Gallas are rocks at the back, with Bridge and Ferriera offering support on the wings. However, both of these players are weak - they have been unlocked on more than one occasion, generally leading to those rare goals. Admittedly, this isn't often, but you build from the back. The midfield is stunning. Robben, Duff - arguably the best wingers in the country. Their pace is outstanding, and they both have the skill and finishing to create goals from anywhere. Lampard runs the game, his determination and goal-scoring ability give him the keys to any teams defence, and Makelele is invaluable with the ammount of attacks he breaks up. Up front is where you'll find the weakness, although neither Drogba or Gudjonssen can be called weak - but they still don't rival the likes of Thierry Henry and Ronaldo. They have the squad, but there are holes that could well be picked at over the end of the season, as players begin to tire.

The European Champions League, will be their hardest challenge, their Everest. Mouriniho, who won it last year with a Porto side who, at the start of the season, wouldn't have challenged a fly, is the man for the job. They have the experience as well - Makalele, Drogba and Smertin, to name a few - to go all the way. But with oppositon such as Real Madrid and AC Milan, do they really have what it takes?

As for the 'Barclaycards' Premiership, they've already got one foot through the door. 7 precious points from holders Arsenal, they look odd's on. But Arsenal's squad is fit, and, while it may not have the depth of that million-pound squad, it does have the experience of winning it, and it takes a lot to do that. Only 4 points behind Arsenal are Manchester United, who have won the league more times than any other, who are known for their late finishes. Don't count them out, they already proved they have the strength and resilience to come back and fight for it. Chelsea are certainly the favorites for this one.

The FA Cup and the Carlings Cup are certainly possible, with few challenges in the way, and Chelsea's huge squad have the size to cope with the ammount of strain these put on the team's performances in the major competitions.

Personally, I don't think so. The Premiership, and maybe the Carlings or FA, but though they have the ability, but I don't believe they are there - yet.

Colourless wrote:
> It's so funny the way people actually think this is the case....

So Apart from Lamps, Gudjohnsen, Bridge, (Gallas) and Terry, who regularly plays in your first team that has been here for 2 seasons or more.

Face it. The team that plays on the pitch now, has a minimum of 6 "new" players on the pitch. You are no longer the stumblers and bunglers of a few years ago. Alot of money has hugely raised the quality and size of your squad.

EDIT: "Chelski" is an accurate sign of your change.

Clazon wrote:
> But you're not chelsea anymore.

It's so funny the way people actually think this is the case....

I might be wrong, but I reckon "jealous" has something to do with it.......

:D

AbsoluT Neó wrote:
> Colourless wrote:
> Er... where have we seen a cocky chelsea fan?
>
> [URL]http://ukchatforums.reserve.co.uk/display_messages.php?threadid=116672&forumid=293[/URL]
>
> OMG!11
>
> :)

I said "fan" not "tw*t"..... :)

Clazon wrote:
> But you're not chelsea anymore.

But you're not champions anymore.....

(Man Utd will be....)

I don't think they can do the quad. No way. The double maybe, even the triple. I just don't think they are strong enough for the champions league. I think Barca will beat them.

Kawada wrote:

> called a tounge-in-cheek comment :-D

Yours or mine?

:D

Clazon wrote:
> Kawada wrote:
> Clazon wrote:
> a load of pro arsenal nonsense
>
> An intelligent factual contribution.


called a tounge-in-cheek comment :-D

Colourless wrote:
> Er... where have we seen a cocky chelsea fan?

[URL]http://ukchatforums.reserve.co.uk/display_messages.php?threadid=116672&forumid=293[/URL]

OMG!11

:)

Kawada wrote:
> Clazon wrote:
> a load of pro arsenal nonsense

An intelligent factual contribution.


> Yes but looking at the fixture list you still have to play us again
> in the season and as everyone knows the curse of 'pretty boy' Phil
> Neville is too strong for you to overcome :-D

You forget. This is the Man U beating year.

(They go in annual cycles you see. Once every 3 years or something, we have beaten Man U in the second meeting between them in the Premiership.)

Colourless wrote:
> By the way, there's no chance of us winning four.
>
> I'd be ecstatic with just winning the premiership, but somehow,
> knowing chelsea, I know that we wont do it.....

But you're not chelsea anymore.

You're the Abramovich Experience feat. Jose