Manchester v Chelsea - today - updated

TheHun · April 5, 2011 3:52AM

Spurs will visit the intimidating Bernbeau Stadium in Madrid (LIVE FSC 2:30)

Madrid are stacked with stars and Spurs are gutted with injuries - this one will most probably go one way.

UPDATE - Real Madrid 4 Tottenham 0
Inter Milan 2 Schalke 5

Chelsea will host Man. United at Stamford Bridge while Barcelona will play Shaktar Donensk in Spain.

Congratulations to REAL SALT LAKE in winning their Concacaf Champions League semi-final last night. Going down to the "Monster Cave" in Costa Rica. Watching last night it was the first time that an a MLS club did not get pushed around, intimidated and cheated in Central America. The boys took the fight to Saprissa and not face one of the two Mexican clubs in the other semi-final.

corvette1340 · April 5, 2011 4:03AM

I hate hockey.

drewsef · April 5, 2011 4:22AM

Sports Talk Forum

TheHun · April 5, 2011 5:13AM

One man sent off and two goals down already.

Second leg will be uphill in London.

VitoCo1972 · April 5, 2011 5:22AM

Forget that. How about Schalke!?

TheHun · April 5, 2011 5:28AM

<< Forget that. How about Schalke!? >>

I think Schalke is underachieving in the Bundesliga but taking scalps in the Champions League. Fired manager Magath but they still got players.

Could be the dark horse in the whole thing !

Did you see AC Milan dismantle Inter over the weekend ?

VitoCo1972 · April 5, 2011 7:31AM

Heard about it but didn't see. I'm just dying to watch Chelsea/United this tomorrow. It's a REAL SHAME that United pretty much clinched the Premier League this weekend. Not that they wouldn't have gone all out against my Blues anyway but now they're oozing confidence. If Chelsea can get through United I think they win it despite their history. Abramovich has made it clear that the UEFACL is his only goal and since they're out of the FA Cup and should secure 3rd in the EPL they have everything to play for - or will go trophyless.

TheHun · April 5, 2011 10:45AM

Tomorrow's Manchester v Chelsea match will be something ... definitely taking the day off for that. Get (cough) sick (cough), play hookey or just plain don't go to work. The patio bar will be open - crisps and ales !

Who will shine ? DROGBA ? ROONEY ? ANELKA ? BERBATOV ? LAMPARD ? CHACHARITO ? ESSIAN ? NANI ? LUIZ ?

brendanb438 · April 5, 2011 11:10AM

What is this nonsense? Maybe the only sport that is even worse than the WNBA.

I kidd. Wish I could catch more Premier League games, never get the chance to see them live. Need to learn how to use my DVR.

GDM67 · April 5, 2011 1:05PM

Every time I try to watch a game I get footage of one of Renton's friends gettin' busy with his girlfriend. Very frustrating.

kmnorton · April 5, 2011 3:16PM

1,3,5,7 for tomorrow's match! Let's go Chelsea!

TheHun · April 5, 2011 9:23PM

I wonder if the familiarity of the two English clubs will take the shine of the Manchester - Chelsea game ?

The upset in the wings is Shaktar vs. Barcelona.

WinPitcher · April 5, 2011 9:27PM

<< Did you see AC Milan dismantle Inter over the weekend ? >>

grrrrrr

TheHun · April 5, 2011 9:41PM

<< 

<< Did you see AC Milan dismantle Inter over the weekend ? >>

grrrrrr

>>

I FEEL YOUR PAIN - but nearly as bad as my Liverpool who have struggled for over a decade. Bad player purchases and poor management has led to a corroding of a once great club.

Ironmanfan · April 5, 2011 10:12PM

is Pele' still playing?

Boopotts · April 5, 2011 10:36PM

<< 

<< 

<< Did you see AC Milan dismantle Inter over the weekend ? >>

grrrrrr

>>

I FEEL YOUR PAIN - but nearly as bad as my Liverpool who have struggled for over a decade. Bad player purchases and poor management has led to a corroding of a once great club. >>

The key difference here is that Inter won the Trebel last year. And they have Eto'o, Sjneider, Maicon, etc. Although one thing we DO share, I suppose, is the residual influence of that nutbag Rafa.

Great games coming up today. From a football standpoint Barca/Shaktar should be better than Chelsea/MU, but I imagine the latter will be more interesting if only because of the two teams' profiles and reputations. Go Blues!

drewsef · April 6, 2011 1:31AM

<< And they have Eto'o, Sjneider, Maicon, etc. Although one thing we DO share, I suppose, is the residual influence of that nutbag Rafa. >>

Interesting

TheHun · April 6, 2011 2:59AM

Yeah. We can both be glad that Rafa is no longer coaching either team.

Hopefully, the new Liverpool signings will start to pay off soon ...

I'll be switching between games for sure ...

Boopotts · April 6, 2011 3:11AM

<< Yeah. We can both be glad that Rafa is no longer coaching either team.

Hopefully, the new Liverpool signings will start to pay off soon ...

I'll be switching between games for sure ... >>

The Liverpool situation has become just a total freaking wreck. Agger done for the year, Johnson out, StevieG perpetually gimpy, Joe Cole devolving into a bust of nearly historic proportions, the corpse of Jamie Carragher still roaming the back third... Honestly, I think it's going to take a while to sort this out. Hopefully we ditch Maxi, Jova, Spearing and Poulson this summer and go out and get some speed on the wings.

TheHun · April 6, 2011 5:15AM

<< 

<< Yeah. We can both be glad that Rafa is no longer coaching either team.

Hopefully, the new Liverpool signings will start to pay off soon ...

I'll be switching between games for sure ... >>

The Liverpool situation has become just a total freaking wreck. Agger done for the year, Johnson out, StevieG perpetually gimpy, Joe Cole devolving into a bust of nearly historic proportions, the corpse of Jamie Carragher still roaming the back third... Honestly, I think it's going to take a while to sort this out. Hopefully we ditch Maxi, Jova, Spearing and Poulson this summer and go out and get some speed on the wings. >>

VitoCo1972 · April 6, 2011 6:55AM

Really thought Chelsea was the better team (particularly in the 2nd half) but United once again figured out a way to crush my dreams. Not sure why David Luiz didn't play. Thought Ramires and Torres really played well but alas. They'll need a miracle at Old Trafford now.

VitoCo1972 · April 6, 2011 6:56AM

Wait, I know. I think he's ineligible for Europe because he came in the Jan transfer window. Can someone confirm?

kmnorton · April 6, 2011 7:14AM

Vito, I belive you are correct about Luiz being ineligible. I think Man U ripped them a new one in the first half and i'll say it again (and again and again), I HATE Ryan Giggs! He's playing in his 20th year in the bigs and still can do that sort of stuff. I also thought it was BS that we weren't able to equalize from the obvious penalty on Ramirez. Torres was unlucky to be booked, but after his first dive, I can kind of understand the ref wanting to knock that crap off.

Boopotts · April 6, 2011 9:20AM

King James buys a piece of The Reds

Sorry if this has already been posted- I haven't read any of the posts in this thread since this morning since I don't want to see the score of the Chelsea/MU game. I'm planning on watching it when it comes back on FSC at 11 tonight.

I feel a little ambivalent about Lebron's involvement, since I cannot stand Lebron but I love Liverpool. Hopefully he simply remains a silent partner.

TheHun · April 6, 2011 11:03AM

I really don't care who invests in the team, their money is as good as anyones. But the day-to-day decisions need to go to a sports business leader like John Henry (RED SOX / LIVERPOOL owner).

American ownership is already with Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Arsenal. The NBA connection has been around for a while as Kobe has been to both Arsenal and Barcelona regularly - Thierry Henry to Lakers and Knicks games.

I will not be surprised if COWBOYS owner Jerry Jones invests in a European club soon.

Boopotts · April 6, 2011 11:58PM

Wow. I thought Chelsea would break through at some point, but I guess it wasn't to be. At this point it's clear that The Blues should have broken the bank and gone out and purchased a centre-forward in the January transfer window. Oh wait....

Boopotts · April 7, 2011 12:01AM

<< Wait, I know. I think he's ineligible for Europe because he came in the Jan transfer window. Can someone confirm? >>

Hi Mike,

Luiz is Cup-tied because he started the season for Benfica (who also played in the CL this year) and played in some CL matches for them during the group stage.

TheHun · April 7, 2011 2:12AM

<< Wow. I thought Chelsea would break through at some point, but I guess it wasn't to be. At this point it's clear that The Blues should have broken the bank and gone out and purchased a centre-forward in the January transfer window. Oh wait.... >>

Yup - Torres has played 9 games and scored zero goals for Chelsea. Luis Saurez 6 games / 2 goals for Liverpool. (unfortunately, he too was cup tied having already played for Ajax)

hhmag70 · April 8, 2011 12:25PM

bump

TheHun · April 11, 2011 7:38PM

The return leg at Old Trafford today ... we are at the beachside pub ... cuz it 90 degrees.

Already had my birthday gift - Liverpool 3 Man. City 0 (Andy Carroll with 2 goals) - I know this is going to be a sore spot with my Chelsea friends - but Liverpool has really gotten the better of this deal (Torres no goals 11 games)

In other news - American Stan Kronke(Colorado Rapids owner) buys the majority shares in Arsenal - making 5 American owners in the Premier League - Arsenal join Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester United and Sunderland.

nightcrawler · April 12, 2011 12:06AM

TheHun, why the need to prove you're better than everyone?

TheHun · April 12, 2011 4:02AM

This will be a close game. One goal may be the difference.

kmnorton · April 12, 2011 4:09AM

As long as it's an away goal, I'll be happy!

Garabaldi · April 12, 2011 4:10AM

Bueller, Bueller, Bueller

VitoCo1972 · April 12, 2011 4:39AM

They're like a video game villian. I hate United. ALWAYS score at the end of the half. UGH.

TheHun · April 12, 2011 5:23AM

I like Anceloti - I really do. but you have to wonder who is pulling the strings ?

Starting Torres over Drogba ?

This may note be the Blues year.

VitoCo1972 · April 12, 2011 6:16AM

<< This may note be the Blues year. >>

Since they're out of every competition now, I think that's a little bit of an understatement.

Boopotts · April 12, 2011 10:54AM

<< They're like a video game villian. I hate United. ALWAYS score at the end of the half. UGH. >>

What's frustrating is that this isn't even a very good MU team on paper, and yet if it wasn't for Real and Barca we'd be looking at the very real possibility of this MU team winning the freaking Treble this year. With Tevez out MU should walk though the FA Cup, and Arsenal will continue to implode in the month to come, so we know the league is already wrapped up. It's just unbelievable how things have broken for this team, and with Chicharito and Valencia only getting better I'm afraid we're not going to lose this MU team anytime soon.

Boopotts · April 12, 2011 10:56AM

<< I like Anceloti - I really do. but you have to wonder who is pulling the strings ?

Starting Torres over Drogba ?

This may note be the Blues year. >>

I'm still trying to figure out why a washed-up Alex started over Boswinga. Yes, Boswinga makes some dumb mistakes, but Ivanovic as a right back? No thanks.

TheHun · April 12, 2011 12:34PM

so the odds on for Real Madrid meeting Barcelona ?

nightcrawler · April 12, 2011 5:24PM

I'll give 100 to 1 that someone kicks a ball.

Boopotts · April 12, 2011 9:37PM

<< so the odds on for Real Madrid meeting Barcelona ? >>

I think Real is all but through. If Spurs someone go through w/o Crouch in the lineup it will be an upset of historic proportions.

This, of course, sets up a whole host of Classicos for the next month. Life is good!

nightcrawler · April 12, 2011 9:53PM

There it is folks, the perfect vacuum.

Zero atmosphere.

nightcrawler · April 12, 2011 9:58PM

There's just no way I was talking about Steve when I mentioned people whining about whiners...

I was talkin bout boo.

WinPitcher · April 12, 2011 10:04PM

Nice try Trent, but Boo won't take you bait, he generally does not reply to a 9 year old.

nightcrawler · April 12, 2011 11:58PM

Boo hoo, baby boo.

Seriously though, he's a case and point.

nightcrawler · April 13, 2011 12:17AM

<< Nice try Trent, but Boo won't take you bait, he generally does not reply to a 9 year old.

>>

c'mon Steve??? Are we gonna get it on? Nevermind, from now on I'm calling you Italianospewcrapocano.

Manchester v Chelsea - today - updated

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