Semi-Final

Sorry, but the current Chelsea side are nowhere near good enough to beat Barca over 2 legs.

They've done really well getting to the semis & hats off to Matteo for that, but this fixture is a step too far. They could get a mullering at the Nou Camp.

Of course we're not good enough Toblerone but Everton werent good enough to beat City and they did. Luckily games arent played on paper

Saying that. anyone saying we've got a chance to win because we stopped them scoring in 2009 is a bit deluded if you ask me. Our team has declined heavily since then while Barcelona's has improved ten fold.

Mr Chelsea - off course you've got a chance, but would I have any money on it? Not a chance mate.

I'll be putting a bet on Chelsea and Bayern to reach the final. I believe it will happen and I'm guessing the odds will be good. Depending on that, I'll be sticking a bet on it.

Chelsea have done well to get this far, and deserve a lot of credit.
But Im afraid this current Barcelona side are way too strong for Chelsea.
This game will probably be over after the first leg at stamford bridge.
I can see Barcelona scoring 3 or 4 at the bridge, and then god knows what at the nou camp.
As I said, well done for getting this far, but I see nothing but a heavy defeat when they come up against probably the best club side the world has seen in many years, regardless of whoever plays for chelsea, and what formation they adopt.
Benfica pretty much gave chelsea the run around last night, without having the ability to apply a finishing touch.
Barcelona will have no problems doing either.
I think if chelsea can keep Barcelona from scoring 5 or 6 over the two legs, they will have done well.
Anyway, good luck, because I think you might just need it.

TooR - Set fire to it mate, at least that way you'll get something back off it i.e. heat

TB


Yeah I cant really say we've got a chance of beating them because we have neither a solid defence, a dominating midfield nor do we have an in form striker but if you dont believe in your team to beat another team, whoever they are, there'd be no point in being a fan.

TOOR I have a feeling Bayern will go through aswell.

but if you dont believe in your team to beat another team, whoever they are, there'd be no point in being a fan.
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Absolutely fella, can't fault you there. I'm sure Liverpool fans will be taking the same attitude into the Cup semi next week......................

I can't say I wish Chelsea well, but I think they have done a fine job to still be in the competition. Di Matteo deserves a crack at the job full time.

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Agreed.
Is he respected enough to have it full time i.e. will the players play for him and not amongst themselves. Although I am one of the few people who think this player power thing at the Bridge has been taken OTT