Villas Boas and His Team Selection

11 games into the new season and its already a roller coaster ride. New boss Andre Villas Boas has install a new style into our game, a very attractive and attacking one. Is it effective? This season CFC already conceded 15 goals, the same number of goal conceded for the whole of 2004/05 season under Jose Mourinho. We're currently 4th in the table and based on current form and performance, its very difficult to see us challenging for the league title if i'm being honest. Does AVB know his best starting eleven yet? Or will he keep rotating the squad for the whole length of the season. I'll certainly give the young manager time and i hope Roman will do too. KTBFFH

1) v Stoke (0-0) : first game of the season
(433 - Cech, Cole, Terry, Alex, Bosingwa, Mikel, Ramires, Lampard, Malouda, Torres, Kalou)

First game of the season and AVB sticking with the tried and trusted 433 with most of the key players from Ancelloti days starting. Sturridge was on fire during preseason but was suspended for the game. It was a frustrating night for Chelsea as they were held to a goalless draw. 66% of possession and 7 shots on target compared to Stoke 1.

2) v Man Utd (1-3) : first big test
(433 - Cech, Cole, Terry, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, Meireles, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Torres, Sturridge)

Personally for me, this is the strongest lineup (attacking wise). Both fullback bombing forward with no out and out holding midfielder. It provide us with a very entertaining game, end to end stuff and both team could have won the game. We have more shots on target compared to United but look vulnerable every time United have the ball. Unfortunately United take their chances in front of goal and won the game (controversially too).

3) v Bolton (5-1) : biggest win for the season
(433 - Cech, Cole, Terry, Luiz, Bosingwa, Meireles, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Drogba, Sturridge)

The biggest win so far under AVB. To be honest its more of the Bolton goalkeeper being poor than us being brilliant, but you still have to make a shot at goal before hoping it goes in. We were much clinical in front of goal, slick passing and great movement going forward. The only negative from this game is we concede another soft goal from set piece. No clean sheet since the first game.

4) v Arsenal (3-5) : most goal conceded at the Bridge since 1989
(433 - Cech, Cole, Terry, Ivanovic, Bosingwa, Mikel, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Torres, Sturridge)

Its a funny game to be honest, we could be 2 or 3 goals up in the first 15 mins but wasted a few chances in front of goal plus a dreadful performance at the back make way for our biggest defeat at Stamford Bridge in 22 years.

5) v Blackburn (1-0) : finally a clean sheet
(433 - Cech, Cole, Terry, Alex, Ivanovic, Mikel, Ramires, Lampard, Mata, Sturridge, Malouda)

A hard fough victory and finally a clean sheet. Bosingwa was dropped to the bench in favour of Ivanovic at right back. We control much of the possession without creating enough goal scoring chances but a clinical header from Lampard and brilliant goalkeeping by Cech secure us the all important 3 points after 2 straight losses.



v. QPR - Fighting blues undone by Chris Foy diabolical refereeing

A narrow derby defeat for Chelsea after going down to a solitary goal at Loftus Road. In an earlier match, Man City mauled their rival United 6-1 at Old Trafford giving us the chance to leap frog United into second place with a win against QPR.

It wasn't a good start from Chelsea, slow off the mark with QPR showing more hunger without threatening Petr Cech in goal. The game suddenly burst into life after controversially the referee in charge Chris Foy handed QPR a penalty after Helguson falls easily after a soft nudge by David Luiz. The first of many controversial decision made by the man in charge. QPR went ahead and any sign of a Chelsea comeback was quash with a double sending off in quick session, first Bosingwa before Drogba then receiving the marching order. Half time, Chelsea a goal down and playing with 9 men. Game over?

Chelsea start the second half with real intent, and any numerical advantage QPR have was not seen. The 9 men of Chelsea work hard to find the equalizer, running up and down the pitch working their socks off. A few more yellow cards was shown to Chelsea players by the card friendly Foy and a couple of penalty shout by us was waved away by the 'experience' referee. We fought and fought till the 95th minutes but couldn't find the back of the net. Our second lost of the season after 9 game.

A disappointing result but proud of the boys. Again referee being in the spot light and this time Chelsea was on the receiving end. How much longer do teams have to take this, result are getting very important in football these days and referees was getting off lightly after making wrong decision. Chris Foy one of the most experience referee in the league making so much error in one match make me wonder the standard of refereeing nowadays. Video technology, 4th 5th 7th official, referee consistency.... whatever it is, something need to be done. Make me sicks referee getting into the spotlight and cast shadow from the players or the football that's being played.

Again credit to the 9 men of Chelsea. Proud of the way they performed in the second half and we deserve at least a point from the game. Drogba didn't have the best of game, he lose the ball easily just before both of the sending off and again David Luiz repeating the same mistake he has done since his arrival at the Bridge, but he worked hard to make up his early error. Chins up Blues, we gave them hell of a game with only 9 men. KTBFFH

Is it the end of Stamford Bridge?

On Tuesday 4th October 2011, Chelsea FC has offered Chelsea Pitch Owner (CPO) a buy-back for part of land sitting on Stamford Bridge that was bought by fans between 1993 - 1997, a move expect to be the first step before any plans of building or moving to a new and bigger stadium. CPO is a company founded in 1993 made up from shareholders (mostly fans) that bought shares to prevent the ground falling into the hands of property developers.

Mix reaction from fans on the move to a new stadium. Some are open for a move away and most of the local fans preferred to stay for particular reasons. Get a chance to chat with a few local fans on the matter. Ask them why not a move? Clearly beneficial, to keep up with the bigger teams considering the extra revenue we will get if this materialize. Is there other issues apart from emotional & historical reason? The freehold land was bought in 1993 to save The Bridge, CPO get little or none information on the club plans (if there's any) to move or built a new stadium, and that's why they are reluctant to sell back the shares. Not about making profit or holding the club to ransom. Its to save our stadium back then and its still the same reason now.

Personally, I'm open for a move, just to make sure we sustain as a club (post-Roman) but still think a proper and detail plans need to be known to those who are involved directly. Whatever best for the club. KTBFFH

v Man Utd - Postives all around defeat

Almost a month into the 2011/12 season, Chelsea first big test came in the form of defending Champion Man Utd. Chelsea sitting 3rd before kick off visited the undefeated Man Utd who is firing on all cylinders and scoring for fun. A test for young AVB.

The first half started on a frantic pace, it has been expected with Hernandez, Young, Nani all in the starting eleven for United. Its end to end stuff with both team having a fair chance of scoring. Unfortunately for Chelsea, United have the better luck in front of goal and went into half time leading 3-0. It was a flattering scoreline with Chelsea controlling much of the first half, having the better stats of shots on goal and corners. Add to that, the first two of United goals are wrongly awarded due to offside. Harsh scoreline... Unlucky.. Damage limitation for the second half?

A surprise and bold change by the manager for the second half. A correct move i would say, Frank Lampard was nonexistence and clearly struggle with the pace of the game. On came Nic Anelka, pays off immediately. One minute into the second half, a neat ball from Anelka in behind the defenders finished it off neatly by Fernando Torres. The finish of the old FT. Game on! Torres back to his best? We pushed harder after the goal and like the first half, continue controlling the game with few chances should have been put away. In the attempt to get back in the game, we leave ourself expose at the back with United having their fair chance in front of goal and luckily they were much wasteful as we are. Rooney missed a penalty, Torres miss an open goal. The game finished 3-1. Could have been 8-8.

The first lost of the season. Need to bounce back quickly. Not much negativity in the defeat (to most of Chelsea fans). Clearly the result doesn't reflect the game itself. We had most of the possession as well as the corners and shots count. Man United deserved their win for taking their chances. For the second game in a row, Fernando Torres show he's almost there, back at his best. Scoring a good goal with a great finished but shamed all the goods he has done in the game was overshadowed by his miss.

Frank Lampard: England days set to be over?

Its been coming, Frank Lampard international / England career hanging in the balance after last weekend England Euro 2012 qualifying match against Bulgaria. For the first time since Euro 2008 FL was not included in the starting eleven when he is fit and available. The media and Lampard's critics was having a field day stating the move was right and praising England manager for his decision.

Last night England played another qualifying match which Lamps start, England won the game with a one goal margain. An unconvincing victory for England will always invite much criticism and again FL, if not all get some of the blame. To be honest, as a Chelsea fan i agree that FL performance in the national colours is not as good as his showing for CFC, and this is not new - never get going at International level. Maybe one of the mystery in football that will never be solve.

Now at 33, his Chelsea form is slowly dipping. He miss most of last season due to injury and i have to say during his absent we dropped lots of point and struggle in games that lead us to a second place finish behind Man Utd after a great start to the season. Its almost a month into the new season, Chelsea not looking convincing in their first few matches, lacking the creativity and certainly missing the old Frank Lampard. Very hard to accept that a players that contribute so much to the club in the past decade may well be in his slump.

Lampard is one of my favourite all time player, he loves football very much and a true professional like him want to play in every matches even if his body tell him otherwise. Im neither English nor an England supporter, would prefer him retiring from international scene especially after the sticks he received deservedly or not when donning his national shirt. A step that not only will benefit Chelsea but most of all himself. A great player, an amazing character with a truely splendid career for Chelsea FC and I wish it will never end.  There is only one Frank Lampard. KTBFFH

Chelsea squad too old?

A few days ago Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen had branded Chelsea's squad 'too old' to provide any real competition for the title this season.

And today Alex Ferguson rubbished the claimed and consider CFC a threat. He knows everything about that, making the same statement in 2008 before we went  on to win the double the year after. Somebody should tell coach Muelensteen (who r ya?) never to write off your rival in September.





# Case 3 : Gervinho sissy slap on Barton

The first case for the new season. And we don't have to wait long for it. First game of the season, Arsenal visit to Newcastle was marred by a sending off for debutant Gervinho. All i can say is welcome to the EPL and sorry i forgot to introduce Joey Barton to you.

The incident happen when Gervinho carrying the ball into the Newcastle box before going down after a slight challenge from Newcastle defender Tiote. Referee Howard Webb wave away the penalty claim before Barton suddenly grab Gervinho shirt then pulling the Ivorian up. Barton action cause a small melee between the two set of players and in that commotion Gervinho raise his arm and slap Joey Barton face.

Gervinho get the marching order while Joey Barton only sees yellow. To be fair, Arsenal should have been a man down before the incident and its also involved Barton. This time, a stamp off the ball by Alex Song was missed by the referee.

Two wrong doesn't make a right. Should Barton sees red too. Or all is fair because the Song challenged was missed by the referee. You be the judge.



v. WBA - Villas Boas first home game as manager.

Far from convincing. Thats all that i can say. Playing at home, the fans we expecting a comfortable win with few suggesting that Fernando Torres after playing well for us in the first game will open his goal scoring account for the season. But that wasnt the case and WBA has other ideas.

From a mistake, WBA took the lead after only 4 minutes through Shane Long. Chelsea control the ball after that and try to find the equalizing goal. Possession was control by Chelsea but the team failed to carve up an opening. The team was slow moving and controling the ball, passing sideways with no penetration at all and clearly lacking creativity or idea. Chelsea went into half time trailing 0-1.

In the second half Chelsea did improve and get the equalizer from Nic Anelka with a slight deflected shot. It was a deserve equalizer after Chelsea knocking on the door a couple of time. Didier Drogba came on for Nando to try and get the winner and 10,9 minutes from time Chelsea finally get the second goal when Malouda connecting with Bosingwa low cross after the right back good work down the right.

The final wisel came to a sign of relief from the home supporters. A game that was not confortable at all and could have gone wrong. AVB recorded his first ever win and he knew much need to be improved. 3 points all that matter but things cannot continue like this.

The transfer windoew is less than 2 weeks before its shut. Today Valencia already accepted a bid said to be around 26mil for Juan Mata from Chelsea. The lack of pace, craft and quality was seen the last two game and lets hope this signing will improve the team performance. Chelsea also linked with Luca Modric but Spurs are playing hard to get on this one. Lets hope we get our man before the windows close and maybe we can give a run to Man Utd and Man City who really look impressive after 2 weeks into the new season. KTBFFH

Kick Off 2011/12 EPL Season

A bit late on the post... so the new EPL season has already started with the blue of Chelsea disappointingly failed to get all 3 points away at Stoke in their first game. Interm of management, lots have change at the Bridge since last season. Carlo Ancelloti was sacked after a trophyless 2010/11 campaign with new manager Andre Villas Boas (AVB) appointed with a few more changes for the backroom staff. Most noticeably the return of former player Roberto Di Matteo as AVB assistant. Not much change for the squad with a couple of youngsters coming in with less than 2 weeks before the transfer window close.

A new season with new hope and expectation. Ready for a ride full of joy and despair? So here goes:

League finish:
Not being pessimistic here, but based on our current squad of players and the reinforcement made by our main rivals it doesn't look good for us. I'll be happy if we finish in the top 4 with Man Utd as usual and Man City with their rich owner to claim the title. Hope I'm wrong and much can change with the transfer windows still open. A few quality signings might change everything.

Expectation:
We all know RA expectation and his high hope of winning the Champs League. To be honest the European biggest honor seems going further and further away from us. AVB has great potential and i hope he will be given a fair amount of time to build his team and maybe after that we can have a brighter chance. Top 4 with a trophy FA/Carling Cup will do for me.

Signings:
We've made 3 signing already but none of them look to improve the current squad. Looking forward for the 3 young players to improve and become a vital part of the club's future. After the draw against Stoke, its seems like we're going to sign a few more players with De Bruyne, Modric, Nasri and Juan Mata all in the mix linking with a move to CFC. I do think we need a creative midfielder and a winger. Hope more will come in, cause City and Utd do look strong this early stage.

Talisman:
Hope Fernando Torres will get back to his best after a disappointing half a season with us. Lampsy despite his age still an important player for us and we need him playing well with an injury free season. Expect to see more of young Josh McEachren, he is the future and hopefully he got more game time / experience under his belt.

Enjoy the new season and keep the blue flag flying high.

Balotelli Failed Show Boating Attempt Against LA Galaxy

A bit busy the past few weeks and didn't have the time to post new entry. But thanks to Mr Mario Balotelli, I just have to put all my other works aside and make time to wrote this entry.

Its preseason ahead of the coming 2011/12 EPL season and Man City is away to the US for their summer tour. In their friendly against LA Galaxy, Balotelli was put through one on one with the goalkeeper. Instead of just sliding the ball into the back of the net, the Italian perform a slick turn before back heeling the ball which went wide of the goal. A show boating move that many said disrespectful to the game. Mancini the City managers also describe the antic was unprofessional.

Who do he think he is? After what had happen, he has the guts to argue with his manager when he was taken off straight away. Save yourself from the embarrassment son.



Modric - Drogba swap deal?

A few weeks before the pre season starts and still without a manager, CFC have been links with a whole lot of players.... as usual. Pastore, Neymar, Sneijder and Modric are some of the big names thrown as potential summer targets. But the one i've read this morning is something that interest me... CFC will offer Modric 130k per week, almost triple his wage at Spurs right now and Didier Drogba to become a makeweight to any deal. Most of my fellow blues will straigh away say no. Can understand that after what DD has contributed to our club.

If you really think about it, it could be a great piece of business from our side. We've just spent 50mil for Nando in the January transfer window and from what we have seen, DD and FT might not have the chemistry to make a great partnership. Yes, partnership takes time to build but time is what we dont have with DD already at 33. Maybe the club recognize FT is the main man now and want to built the squad around him. Could work with Modric supplying the telling passes and changing the way we play from the DD days that was based on physical strength and power, to suit FT style and strength.

Dont think the deal will happen though. But worth blabbing about it. Cheers! ktbffh

True fans wear original jerseys?

Notice 2 fans debating on how fanatics they are supporting their clubs. One of them said that true fans only wears and buys original merchandise of their club. The other said that its a waste spending hundreds or dollars on original stuff. Here what i've got to say:

Edy Dee & Faiz Hakim Chelsea : fanatik xsmti beli ori and beli ori (yg mahal) tak semestinya membazir. Real fans is more that what they wear. Its in their heart and can never be put into words. If you have the money, why not buy the original one cause it will go to our beloved club. If cannot afford, its ok to buy the siam one. Wear your heart on your sleeve and you're already a true fan. ktbffh

Foreign Club vs Local Club

The final episode of Bola @ Mamak last week bring up an intresting topics, we should support the local clubs more rather than supporting foreign teams thousands of kilometre away. Had a few banters with the other fans that agreed on the topics. Some of them said that wearing foreign club jerseys that come to tours here instead of the local or national shirts make you unpatriotic. Here what i got to say:

I was there in 2003 Bukit Jalil and 2008 Shah Alam to see the team i supported since 1997 CFC. Both times i wore the Chelsea shirt. Wasnt an issue back then. This time around, i was made to feel guilty if i dont don the national calours because of a few issue made up such as the one discussed on the final episod.

Such issue shouldnt arise at all for me. The love for my county and my local football team (Selangor) never dimish or wear off since i started supporting foriegn clubs. If i'm being honest, i become a more EDUCATED football fan. We learn more, about how the game is played, the management and development they had over there. And that isnt a bad thing for me.

I still go to stadium to watch Selangor or Malaysia. Whether its football or hockey, badminton, SEA games, Commonwealth games, etc i still and i will forever cheering for my Malaysia. I even go to PJ every now and then to support the National Junior League and see the future of Malaysia football and impressed with what i saw. Such opportunity was never there or limited during my times. Kudos to the developement programme we had now. We have learned, not only the way we develop young players, but the way we think, the way we talk and the way we support (Ultras) Kudos to them too.

I will be wearing my Chelsea shirt and holding the Malaysia flag this 21st July. Does that make me less patriotic? tepuk dada tanya selera.

Season review 2010/2011

The 2010/2011 season has gone to a closed. A topsy-turvy season that takes us into a roller coaster ride that end with a casualty, the dismissal of manager Carlo Ancelloti. The man who brought us the first ever FA Cup and League double in his first season , a true gentleman, a nice guy, but was sacked after failed to win anything in his second.

The season start brilliantly for Chelsea, continuing where we left off last season by winning the first 5 games and scoring for fun. At that point, people were suggesting that Chelsea would easily retain the title and that look likely after the first 3 months into the season. Out of nowhere, early November Chelsea FC announced that asst coach Ray Wilkins contract will not be renewed and he was released by the club with immediate effect. The decision bring shocks to the managers, players and the fans, until now nobody know the real reason behind the sacking.

It was hopeful that off the pitch problem would not distract the performance on the pitch. But that wasn't the case when Chelsea recorded the worst ever run in the club history starting with a 3-0 home defeat to Sunderland (first game after Wilkins sacking). Chelsea struggle to regain the early season form and injuries to key players hinder the recovery process. It was a long and dreadful period for us, Chelsea drop to 5th place in the league standing early February and the unthinkable of dropping out of the Champs League spot is starting to creep in my mind.

In the January transfer window, Chelsea went on a spending free. A move to halt the awful run in the league, to strengthen and show sign of intent that Chelsea will go out and try to win the Champ League. Chelsea broke the British transfer record signing Fernando Torres for 50mil. The club also spend another 21mil on a centreback, David Luiz from Benfica. It wasn't a good start for Chelsea new star, in his first game against his old club, we suffered another defeat that add to the woes. The new Chelsea no 9 also struggle to gel with his new teammates and struggle to find the back of the net. Fernando Torres finally broke his goal drought against West Ham. That was the only goal he scored for Chelsea this season.

A 2-1 win against Man Utd in mid February followed by 7 wins in 8 games saw Chelsea made a late push for the title. Chelsea trailed Man Utd 3 points with 3 games to go with a visit to Old Trafford coming up on 8th May. A win for us will see us leapfrog United on goal difference with 2 games to go. A possible greatest comeback ever was on the card. It wasn't to be, we didn't turn up that day, lost the game and certainly end any hope of winning the title.

We were second best to United for the whole season. We went out of the Champs League semi final also to the Red Devils after being beaten home and away. Carlo Ancelloti manged his last game for Chelsea against Everton on the last day of the season. He was sacked two hours after the game. It wasn't the best season for Chelsea, a season that start brightly that suddenly turn sour.

Thank You for the double and all the sweet memories.
 We wish you the best in your future wherever it maybe.



Hillsborough Disaster - 15th April 1989



Today mark the 22nd anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster where 96 Liverpool fans lost their lives and hundreds more injured, one of the deadliest footballing disaster in British and International history. The tragedy took place during the FA Cup semi finals between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest played at Hillsborough, home of Sheffield Wednesday FC.

This dreadful and terrible incident happen due to massive inflow of supporters from outside of the stadium through the already packed and crowded terrace causing huge crush. The fans entering were unawere of the problem and their weight causing fans infront being pressed up against the front fencing that was placed to barricade supportes from the pitch.

Until today, the controvesy and allegation on what causes the incident and who should be responsible for it is still going on. Calling justice for the 96.

Putting clubs and colours aside, i would like to pay my earnest tribute and sincere sympathy to those who lost their lives and affected by this sad sad tragedy.





v. Man City - Just keep on believing

If Man Utd were deemed and destined to lift the title come the end of the season. So be it. But until that happen, we will try our very best to push them till the end.

It was a huge game against City. A do or die interm of the title hope and an important and significant one interm of securing the top 4 finish. Coming into the game with great momentum after a turn around of fortune the last couple of weeks, we set up to get all three points and it was the case of trying to break City down. It was a cracking atmosphere at the Bridge, with fans trying to to urge the players from the start. But after 78min... a 0-0 scoreline was on the card and the fans was getting more and more frustrated until David Luiz pop up to head the all important goal that erupt Stamford Bridge. Another Brazilian in Ramires who had a good game capped a wonderful night for us to seal the win in injury time.

A very important 3 points for the team and for all the fans, that keep the slim hope of retaining the title alive. United is the favourite to be Champions and may as well be the Champions come May, but not yet... not yet. We will keep fighting and keep believing cause that what Champion do. We are and we still the Champions. KTBFFH



Chelsea's Super Strikers

Chelsea recently broke the bank, club record transfer bringing in Fernando Torres from Liverpool during the 2010/2011 January transfer window. After four games, El Nino still hasn't open his goal scoring account for us and already received a few sticks from the Liverpool fans (we all know what they're like). Still early to tell, and i would prefer waiting for 1 full season before judging him.

For the past decade or so, there are a few strikers that have been sign up by the club, moving to Chelsea with records transfer and huge expectation but failed big time. Not only unable to score as many goals as expected but also failed to settle at the club.

1. Chris Sutton (1999-2000 sign from Blackburn Rovers)
Move to Chelsea for 10mil (quite high at that time) after  Rovers were relegated to the Championship. A prolific goalscorer before moving the club. Top scorer of the Premier League for the 1997/98 season. Couldn't make it with us, struggle to adapt with our play and manage to only score 1 league goal against Man Utd. Move to Celtic after just 1 season for 6mil.

2. Mateja Kezman (2004-2005 sign from PSV Eindhoven)
Not a big transfer signing, moving to the club for 5+mil but certainly bringing in huge reputation and expectation. After excelling at the Dutch League with PSV scoring more than a hundred goals for only 122 appearance, Chelsea's fans were hoping Kezman would continue his fine goalscoring form at the club. But after one season and only 4 goals, Kezman left for Atletico Madrid.

3. Hernan Crespo (2003-2008 sign from Inter)
A great player for club and country. Beg lots of goals in the Serie A (Parma, Lazio, Inter) and for his county Argentina. Was signed by Chelsea in 2003 for 16.8mil. Failed to impress in his first season, and was in and out of the team from 2003-2008. He was loaned to Milan as well as Inter before permanently moving to Inter after 2008 when the club decided not to renew his contract.

4. Andriy Shevchenko (2006-2009 sign from AC Milan)
One of the legends of the game. A true great and among the best strikers of all time. Winning many awards including the Ballon d'Or in 2004. Unfortunately he cannot lived up to expectation with his club record transfer 30.8mil. He only managed to scored 9 goals in his 2 years spell at the club before signing for his former club Dinamo Kiev in 2009.

 
  

CFC Blabs: Just keep on believing

More than a month since i last wrote, and at that time... wasn't at all the best period for Chelsea fans all over the world. Our form just dip, so fast that the unthinkable of dropping out from the champs league spot (top 4) was playing through my mind. We also got knock out of the FA Cup, heartbreaking lost on penalty to an Everton side at home which surely prove that football is a very cruel game. That leave us only to the league (which is very impossible at that time) and the champ league for a chance of any silverware this season.

Pass couple of weeks saw our fortune suddenly turn. A good win against FC Copenhagen  in the 1st leg Champs League Round of 16, follow with back to back win against Man United and Blackpool with contrast to United who lost 2 straight games saw us closing the gap to 9 points with a game in hand. With United and Arsenal wobbling the past few weeks, and optimistically considering we will win the game in hand that will leave only a 6 points gap, anything can happen with all of the top team (including us) performing inconsistently and surely more points will be drop.

I certainly can feel the buzz and I'm sure most of the Blues fans feels the same, thats how fast things can change. A big game against City coming up, if we can turn up and show our best performance and then win our game in hand, surely the pressure will be on United. Hopefully they will drop a few points here and there,  and if we can win all of our game, the match against United at Old Trafford late this season may well be our most important game ever.

There's a lot of hopes and ifs, but what else we can do. Just keep on believing i guess. KTBFFH

CFC Blabs: Bad times

They say form is temporary and class is permanent, but two months is not a short time and the class was no where to be seen. 1 win in the last 9 games saw the club chances of retain the league title is fading or realistically said, gone. The reason for the poor showing and performance of the whole squad is unanswerable, to say all the players and Carlo Ancelotti turning into a bad players or manger is irrelevant and incomprehensible. Certainly the confident is at the minimum and the club is dropping like a stone.

Dont fix it if its not broken... Roman, a good man he is to the club (wouldnt swap him with other owners) for certain didnt learn his lesson. He should learn what happen to the club when we part company with the Special One. It takes us 3 managers and 3 seasons to win back the Premierleague crown after two successive title under Jose. Coincident or not, the bad run started after Ray Wilkins was axed without any firm reason.

Maybe its time to evaluate the situation and lower down the club expectation. Not raising the white flag after only midway through the season, but the gap with United is too big even an optimist wouldnt bet his house on us. A top four finish is all i'm hoping for and seems more realistic. Looking the dreadful time as a blessing in disguise. Maybe the backbone and the likes of JT,FL,DD has reached their peak last term. Hopefully we can get back to our winning ways, secure the top four finish and use this as a sign for us to recruit or prepare the younger players who will have to step up in the near future. KTBFFH