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Chelsea will win the Champions League, says former legend
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TSFLampard
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 Feb 21 2011, 04:41 PM, updated 15y ago
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Former Tottenham striker Gary Lineker has tipped Chelsea to be England's 'best bet' for a spot in the Champions League final. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Given the Blues' slump of late, they would be the least favourite to reach the final at Wembley out of the four English sides which includes the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Carlo Ancelotti's men are currently languishing fifth in the Barclays Premier League and their place in next season's Champions League is in jeopardy.
But Lineker has backed the reigning English champions to put their domestic woes behind them and achieve the European glory they have been craving for.
"Chelsea have struggled this season but they've got so many good players they can turn it round," he said. "I expect them to be London's best bet for a finalist.
"It's a massive draw for all the clubs involved. It will be extra special to play in a Champions League final on home soil.
"It's at Wembley, a London final, it would be quite something to have a London club in it. Obviously there are four clubs still in it. The first two who played this week have given themselves a good chance.
"Manchester United will make it to the quarter-finals and I believe there will be at least three English clubs in the next round."
Speaking on his former side Spurs, the BBC frontman, like everyone else, has been impressed with Harry Redknapp's men this season but is not too sure if they have what it takes to make it to the final on 28 May.
He said: "It's Tottenham's first season in the competition, it's a huge ask for them them to go all the way, it will be one hell of an achievement.
"It's great experience for Spurs, it's brilliant they've come this far. I would think they'd be very happy with getting to the quarter-finals.
"But this tournament has thrown up the odd surprise. Look at last year, no one was backing Inter Milan to go all the way. You never know."
Meanwhile, Spurs' local rivals Arsenal have been equally as impressive, beating Barcelona 2-1 in the first leg of their last 16 Champions League tie at the Emirates last Wednesday.
And the 50-year-old is adamant the Gunners have what it takes to do finish the job in the second-leg at the Nou Camp.
The former England international added: "Arsenal are gradually improving, you can see they are better than they were last year. You look at them and you can see there are certain weaknesses, in the centre of defence which might be exploited out in the Camp Nou.
"But their players are maturing and there are more young players coming through. And they play wonderful football, similar to Barcelona's.
"They're not as good in some positions as Barca but they're always easy on the eye, they're always great to watch."
Lineker made 105 appearances for Spurs and scored 67 times during three years at White Hart Lane
 sos http://www.espnstar.com/football/champions...-for-UCL-final/SGSuser.... watch out what u quote on ur siggy...it might become true  |
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loon90
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Feb 21 2011, 04:42 PM
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impossible, ask chelsea boss 2lick my ass
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hanifw
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Feb 21 2011, 04:42 PM
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joke of the century~
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khelben
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Feb 21 2011, 04:43 PM
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Why not? Chelsea's lineup is very solid.
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fhatz
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Feb 21 2011, 04:44 PM
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shitbrick 1st than can tok kok about winning chmpion league lar..
they think they got traitores and luiz their strong..
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Joey Christensen
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Feb 21 2011, 04:47 PM
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Gary Lineker. The time when I started watching football when I was a kid. LOLZ! By the way, he's the England striker right last time?
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sickx
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Feb 21 2011, 04:47 PM
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wanna be like leeyawk mate?talk big and later crush out of the competition.
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Randomization
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Feb 21 2011, 04:48 PM
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Yes they can get a spot if they win both match against United.
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sakura86
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Feb 21 2011, 04:49 PM
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maintain 4th place in league 1st...then tok bout getting in the finals
inb4 didnt say they'll win...
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madcrow
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Feb 21 2011, 04:49 PM
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Did he finish his statement by saying, 'Joking! LOLZ!!'?
Why does he not root for his old team..
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SUSw3er
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Feb 21 2011, 04:49 PM
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vs Everton only also kena bungkus, now want win champions league? Wtfla , u no need give false hope to abromovich la. Anceroti sure kena fire already 1
This post has been edited by w3er: Feb 21 2011, 04:51 PM
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SilentSerpent
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Feb 21 2011, 04:50 PM
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be prepared for europa next season, old men
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khelben
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Feb 21 2011, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE(Randomization @ Feb 21 2011, 04:48 PM) Yes they can get a spot if they win both match against United. Very good chance. United not very strong at the moment. |
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Sebastiank21
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Feb 21 2011, 04:50 PM
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Lineker why he started to behav like pele ?
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Randomization
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Feb 21 2011, 04:51 PM
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QUOTE(khelben @ Feb 21 2011, 04:50 PM) Very good chance. United not very strong at the moment. They also not very strong only.  |
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hsi3nrhu
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Feb 21 2011, 04:55 PM
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lets just see an English team Try to bring it home
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n0v4m4r1n3
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Feb 21 2011, 04:57 PM
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HAHAHAHAHAHA
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fcbarcelona-my
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Feb 21 2011, 04:57 PM
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will WIN. hahahaha. ok. tered kolos.
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ashburn98
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Feb 21 2011, 04:58 PM
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every former player come up and say x,y,z club win also can lah.
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Quick`
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Feb 21 2011, 05:01 PM
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come to think of it it doesnt matter if gary, pele, maradone is the one that says who is going to win or lose they got nothing to lose, we are the one that is acting like trolls here creating the hoo-haa about their statement lol quoting this quoting that,  |
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[kuaLe]_AGX
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Feb 21 2011, 05:03 PM
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beat Copenhagen 1st
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bone_me
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Feb 21 2011, 05:03 PM
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gary lineker attention whore, becos he knew no clubs will give a sh!t to what he said except cehsea.
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insane.kill
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Feb 21 2011, 05:03 PM
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Tak suka keluar la..lol
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TSFLampard
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Feb 21 2011, 05:11 PM
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lol why not? Chelsea was close enough to the Cup few years ago, and the closest moment they had, they didnt do well that season too.
how the team perform in league does not determine how the team perform in CL.
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annalies
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Feb 21 2011, 06:07 PM
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QUOTE(hanifw @ Feb 21 2011, 04:42 PM) |
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Lowyat
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Feb 21 2011, 06:08 PM
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joke of the day for me..
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SGSuser
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Feb 21 2011, 07:41 PM
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why FLampard why...You know, deep down inside your heart, they will win nothing this season
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hafiez
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Feb 21 2011, 07:42 PM
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it could be.
but speaking using the current performance, i dont think so.
missed penalty kick in front of 5000 everton fans? BS bro.
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cutey
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Feb 21 2011, 08:03 PM
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QUOTE(SGSuser @ Feb 21 2011, 07:41 PM) why FLampard why...You know, deep down inside your heart, they will win nothing this season this one really good !  |
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SUSAzurues
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Feb 21 2011, 08:10 PM
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Any English team win is fine because this will trolololol the 2 fat ass on top of Fifa
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toothgnasher
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Feb 21 2011, 08:12 PM
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Like that Liverpool can win although not qualify.
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mekboyz
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Feb 21 2011, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE(hanifw @ Feb 21 2011, 04:42 PM) |
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fahmi9206
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Feb 21 2011, 08:21 PM
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yea..thanks to torres
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SUSHITMAN316
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Feb 21 2011, 08:22 PM
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Ancelotti will be fired by Chelsea and he'll return to AS Roma, that's all I know.
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vodoo88
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Feb 21 2011, 08:30 PM
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Is it a plane? Is it an aeroplane? No, its just ashley throwing chelsea out of the fa cup
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SUSabang
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Feb 21 2011, 08:31 PM
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play like shit, stil want to win cl. go die
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BennyBaka
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Feb 21 2011, 08:44 PM
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haha. oh really? spent quite much on players edi
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-Nos-
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Feb 21 2011, 08:49 PM
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QUOTE(abang @ Feb 21 2011, 08:31 PM) play like shit, stil want to win cl. go die |
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dagnarus
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Feb 21 2011, 09:23 PM
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to be honest, chelsea is done and dusted already this season... those who watch the last match (FA Cup vs Everton) will see a side bereft of ideas.
drogba, lampard, terry are shadows of themselves. this is a side that needs a major overhaul over the summer. they are in dire need of a creative midfielder to replace the aging Lampard, someone with an eye for a pass to feed torres and sturridge (this dude will be a star next season, the loan to bolton is HUGE for him). Also get someone with pace to work the wings to mix things up a little bit.
In essence they still have a great core in Cech, Ivanonic/Luiz , Essien, Torres (yes i'm omitting Terry, Lampard, Drogba, they are past it already). Just need some fresh blood and they'll be set to challenge all front again.
Just my dua puluh sen.
This post has been edited by dagnarus: Feb 21 2011, 09:25 PM
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[kuaLe]_AGX
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Feb 21 2011, 09:29 PM
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QUOTE(desvermiss @ Feb 21 2011, 08:45 PM) isn't torres is cup tied? if Ajax Suarez was cup tied, why not Torres. anyone please enlighten me thank you. Torres is eligible for UCL. Bcoz he only play in europa league this season.. But its opposite for Suarez. No Europa for him since he's already appear in UCL |
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SGSuser
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Feb 21 2011, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(desvermiss @ Feb 21 2011, 08:45 PM) isn't torres is cup tied? if Ajax Suarez was cup tied, why not Torres. anyone please enlighten me thank you. hi suicidal tarp y cr8 new dupe again?  |
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shikimori
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Feb 21 2011, 09:58 PM
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I sense sarcasm from TS  ... screw u guys wait for the coppenhagen match and you'll see |
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killbox
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Feb 21 2011, 10:02 PM
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Chelsea winning Champions League? LOL. It is like Liverpool winning EPL!
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TSFLampard
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Feb 21 2011, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(SGSuser @ Feb 21 2011, 07:41 PM) why FLampard why...You know, deep down inside your heart, they will win nothing this season the season where chelsea was SOOOO HAIRLINE CLOSE to the CL title ( u know what i mean, we gave u a real nerve cold shock ), we could have won it, but god's unwilling we didnt. That season, Chelsea didnt perform in league either, losing to liverpool, Man utd, Mourinho got sacked.... but what happened? they made it to the final, and they should have won it. |
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SGSuser
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Feb 21 2011, 10:05 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:05 PM) the season where chelsea was SOOOO HAIRLINE CLOSE to the CL title ( u know what i mean, we gave u a real nerve cold shock ), we could have won it, but god's unwilling we didnt. That season, Chelsea didnt perform in league either, losing to liverpool, Man utd, Mourinho got sacked.... but what happened? they made it to the final, and they should have won it.wait, what??? |
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[kuaLe]_AGX
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Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:05 PM) the season where chelsea was SOOOO HAIRLINE CLOSE to the CL title ( u know what i mean, we gave u a real nerve cold shock ), we could have won it, but god's unwilling we didnt. That season, Chelsea didnt perform in league either, losing to liverpool, Man utd, Mourinho got sacked.... but what happened? they made it to the final, and they should have won it.what? I oso can say the same when my team lose to Barca at 2006 final |
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TSFLampard
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Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM
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QUOTE(SGSuser @ Feb 21 2011, 10:05 PM) dun pretend u dunno, Essien had Ronaldo in his pocket, Lampard and Drogba both hit the post, and United....United survived the siege. It was even unfair for the game to be dragged to penalties. This post has been edited by FLampard: Feb 21 2011, 10:08 PM |
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mekboyz
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Feb 21 2011, 10:11 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM) dun pretend u dunno, Essien had Ronaldo in his pocket, Lampard and Drogba both hit the post, and United....United survived the siege. It was even unfair for the game to be dragged to penalties. did you even see the match?? man utd were running circles aroun chelski. And what siege lol. you guys barely registered a shot on target |
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SGSuser
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Feb 21 2011, 10:12 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM) dun pretend u dunno, Essien had Ronaldo in his pocket, Lampard and Drogba both hit the post twice, and United....United survived the siege. It was even unfair for the game to be dragged to penalties. dude, the game should have been over at half time if not for Cech's heroics..and Chelsea scored against the run of play at the end of the first half..we dominated the first half, you guys dominated the 2nd half.. so it went to extra time, and we saw Mr Chelsea John Terry spit at Tevez's face behind the referee..Then in the penalties Terry got cocky and thought of Bridge's ex's boobs just before he kicked the ball so he slipped..After Anelka's "superb" penalty kick, it's all over and then we saw Mr Chelsea John Terry cry like a baby.. And then Chelsea fired the Avram Grant, the only manager that brought them to the final in the CL, well done This post has been edited by SGSuser: Feb 21 2011, 10:14 PM |
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TSFLampard
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Feb 21 2011, 10:15 PM
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QUOTE(SGSuser @ Feb 21 2011, 10:12 PM) dude, the game should have been over at half time if not for Cech's heroics..and Chelsea scored against the run of play at the end of the first half..we dominated the first half, you guys dominated the 2nd half.. so it went to extra time, and we saw Mr Chelsea John Terry spit at Tevez's face behind the referee..Then in the penalties Terry got cocky and thought of Bridge's ex's boobs just before he kicked the ball so he slipped..After Anelka's "superb" penalty kick, it's all over and then we saw Mr Chelsea John Terry cry like a baby.. And then Chelsea fired the Avram Grant, the only manager that brought them to the final in the CL, well done meh i still butthurt Chelsea didnt win the CL that time, i went home next day my face like fark. btwwwwwwwway my point is, a team can perform badly in league, but when it comes to CL, diff story liao. That season is an example. This post has been edited by FLampard: Feb 21 2011, 10:16 PM |
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SGSuser
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Feb 21 2011, 10:17 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:15 PM) meh i still butthurt Chelsea didnt win the CL that time, i went home next day my face like fark. btwwwwwwwway my point is, a team can perform badly in league, but when it comes to CL, diff story liao. That season is an example. u will feel more butthurt everytime u defend chelsea by saying they should have won, just to be shut down by other people   well tbh I do expect chelsea to go past kobenhavn This post has been edited by SGSuser: Feb 21 2011, 10:18 PM |
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TSFLampard
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Feb 21 2011, 10:19 PM
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QUOTE(SGSuser @ Feb 21 2011, 10:17 PM) u will feel more butthurt everytime u defend chelsea by saying they should have won, just to be shut down by other people well tbh I do expect chelsea to go past kobenhavn wtf i wasnt shut down. just that i dun have such a big ego to argue for something that has been gone. |
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SGSuser
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Feb 21 2011, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:19 PM) wtf i wasnt shut down. just that i dun have such a big ego to argue for something that has been gone. wokay  |
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shikimori
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Feb 23 2011, 05:45 AM
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suck on this chelsea 2 - 0 coppenhagen haters gonna hate just wait till Torres fix his finishing it will rain goals |
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mengdez
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Feb 23 2011, 08:16 AM
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I think it is the end for Drogba unless he finds his form again.
It is just matter of time Torres will suit in the team and become scoring machine again.
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spacelion
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Feb 23 2011, 08:18 AM
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QUOTE(sakura86 @ Feb 21 2011, 04:49 PM) maintain 4th place in league 1st...then tok bout getting in the finals inb4 didnt say they'll win... if they win then it will be cruel for 4th place - they will lose out . |
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destfull
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Feb 23 2011, 09:08 AM
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QUOTE(kuaLe_AGX @ Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM) what? I oso can say the same when my team lose to Barca at 2006 final gud luck with Barcelona  |
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papabear
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Feb 23 2011, 09:09 AM
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chelsea already in top spot what its a good year for them to do a treble
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[kuaLe]_AGX
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Feb 23 2011, 09:09 AM
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QUOTE(destfull @ Feb 23 2011, 09:08 AM) gud luck with Barcelona thx. We're going to need dat |
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khelben
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Feb 23 2011, 09:16 AM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM) dun pretend u dunno, Essien had Ronaldo in his pocket, Lampard and Drogba both hit the post, and United....United survived the siege. It was even unfair for the game to be dragged to penalties. LoL the game could have been 3-0 up in the first 30 minutes. Chelsea had a lot of good chances and were the better side in the 2nd half. But there wasn't any siege lol. |
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bone_me
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Feb 23 2011, 09:36 AM
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torres has yet to score, what a flop
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shikimori
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Feb 23 2011, 09:37 AM
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QUOTE(bone_me @ Feb 23 2011, 09:36 AM) torres has yet to score, what a flop but he did have some fancy run and skills except for the finishing part. Relax man slowly he'll get it in a matter of time |
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DemonTweakZ
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Feb 23 2011, 09:37 AM
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what does lineker know? lol.
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SUSleya
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Feb 23 2011, 09:38 AM
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nice jokes
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kucingmainan
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Feb 23 2011, 11:21 AM
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LOL ts, why open such a thread. only invite troll la. lets discuss in our own thread.
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sickx
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Feb 23 2011, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(FLampard @ Feb 21 2011, 10:07 PM) dun pretend u dunno, Essien had Ronaldo in his pocket, Lampard and Drogba both hit the post, and United....United survived the siege. It was even unfair for the game to be dragged to penalties. requesting ronaldo's pic outjumped chelsea player(izzit essien?) by >900000 meters. ok.that's exaggerating. |
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