Essien

Its not an important match but I just hate seeing us chase after the ball trying to limit the opposition.

Whats the odds on a Jose/Pep warm handshake and a hug before/after kick off?

Ha ha I'm sure they'll be thrilled to see one another!

Thats Essien out for the rest of the season then

Cant believe with all his injury problems he hasnt retired from international football.

I can say with full confidence that Essien playing for Ghana will kill off any chance he had of re- establishing his Chelsea career.

Is the Super Cup game on tv ?

Sky Sports 1 Superb.

and ITV

I don't count ITV ha ha

The commentary team is essentially the Lidl of the sports broadcasting world.

I hated Andy Townsend but hearing him shouting when Ivan scored the last minute winner last year made me warm to him.

That will probanly last 1 game into this years CL then he will revert to being a

Clive 'Rooooooney' Tildsley doesn't help matters either!

'but Jose gave him a good amount of game time at Madrid'


In the fullback positions...

Essien is a lost cause, must look to move him on and replace.