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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.
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.
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Fishtobeking wrote:
> You can never count out Man Utd as the chances are they may even be
> ahead of Chelsea which i would love to see. Then Man Utd can stuff
> Chelsea and teach there fans not to be so cocky :)
Er... where have we seen a cocky chelsea fan?
"Ashley?" you say? That's what we in the trade call a joke based on the fact that we do have a genius record at OT.
Even I can tell we wont win the league.....
> You can never count out Man Utd as the chances are they may even be
> ahead of Chelsea which i would love to see. Then Man Utd can stuff
> Chelsea and teach there fans not to be so cocky :)
Er... where have we seen a cocky chelsea fan?
"Ashley?" you say? That's what we in the trade call a joke based on the fact that we do have a genius record at OT.
Even I can tell we wont win the league.....
That's cute. You can still post while you're banned :)
Clazon wrote:
> a load of pro arsenal nonsense
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
> a load of pro arsenal nonsense
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
Ashley wrote:
> or†ega wrote:
> Chelsea's last 3 away games of the season are man utd, bolton, and
> newcastle which will mean a bit of travelling for them!
>
>
> not all doom and gloom.
>
> bolton'sthe only one i'm scared off. Man utd at old trafford is
> 3points in the bag, weve probably one more matches there than they
> have! lol. Newcastle we seem to trounce regularly too. Bolton seem to
> giant kill though!
You can never count out Man Utd as the chances are they may even be ahead of Chelsea which i would love to see. Then Man Utd can stuff Chelsea and teach there fans not to be so cocky :)
> or†ega wrote:
> Chelsea's last 3 away games of the season are man utd, bolton, and
> newcastle which will mean a bit of travelling for them!
>
>
> not all doom and gloom.
>
> bolton'sthe only one i'm scared off. Man utd at old trafford is
> 3points in the bag, weve probably one more matches there than they
> have! lol. Newcastle we seem to trounce regularly too. Bolton seem to
> giant kill though!
You can never count out Man Utd as the chances are they may even be ahead of Chelsea which i would love to see. Then Man Utd can stuff Chelsea and teach there fans not to be so cocky :)
or†ega wrote:
> Chelsea's last 3 away games of the season are man utd, bolton, and
> newcastle which will mean a bit of travelling for them!
>
>
> not all doom and gloom.
bolton'sthe only one i'm scared off. Man utd at old trafford is 3points in the bag, weve probably one more matches there than they have! lol. Newcastle we seem to trounce regularly too. Bolton seem to giant kill though!
> Chelsea's last 3 away games of the season are man utd, bolton, and
> newcastle which will mean a bit of travelling for them!
>
>
> not all doom and gloom.
bolton'sthe only one i'm scared off. Man utd at old trafford is 3points in the bag, weve probably one more matches there than they have! lol. Newcastle we seem to trounce regularly too. Bolton seem to giant kill though!
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.....
I'd be ecstatic with just winning the premiership, but somehow, knowing chelsea, I know that we wont do it.....
Ashman wrote:
> and Gallas shouldn't play centre back.
Why on earth not?
When Terry and Gallas have played together at centre back this season (12 games now I think), we have not conceded once.
> and Gallas shouldn't play centre back.
Why on earth not?
When Terry and Gallas have played together at centre back this season (12 games now I think), we have not conceded once.
Clazon wrote:
> Oi! The Prem may be up for scousers,
Don't worry. I never forget to insult them.
> Oi! The Prem may be up for scousers,
Don't worry. I never forget to insult them.
Has anyone mentioned Liverpool yet? No? Well I thought I would in case you needed a chuckle.
Coin wrote:
> Not a chance.
>
> How many times have Manchester United pulled it out the bag at the
> death?
>
> More than the *rse anyway.
Stop living in the past. Besides, stranger things have happened than a team who has the ability to go 49 games unbeaten, has Thirry Henry, won the title the previous year and has come back from 8 points in recent years, winning the league.
> Not a chance.
>
> How many times have Manchester United pulled it out the bag at the
> death?
>
> More than the *rse anyway.
Stop living in the past. Besides, stranger things have happened than a team who has the ability to go 49 games unbeaten, has Thirry Henry, won the title the previous year and has come back from 8 points in recent years, winning the league.
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