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.





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.

 
  

v. Spartak Moscow - The Ghost of Luzhniki

Chelsea travel to Moscow with a depleted squad with the injury list growing. Drogba, Lampard, Benayoun, Alex and Ramires all left at home for the fixture due to injury giving the likes of Zhirkov and McEachren chance to show their worth. Both  of the players impress me when they came on during the Villa game, making a decent impact and i'll be hoping that they do well during the match. Playing on an artificial grass pitch, it will be a bit difficult for us and considering the injuries, I'll certainly be happy if we can get at least a point there.

Prediction: Spartak Moscow 0 - Chelsea 2 (Terry to score from the spot :p)


Chelsea match against Spartak tonight will see us return to the Luzhniki Stadium for the first time since the heartbreaking lost in the Champions League Final to Man Utd in 2008. It was a very sad moment for all the Chelsea fans, players and our captain JT. We were a kick away from making history and winning the Champs League for the first time. But luck was not on our side, JT slips and his shot hit the bar allowing Sir Alex team to recover and win the trophy.

Hopefully we will go there tonight and performs well, erasing the pain and lament memories of the 2008 finals and maybe, just maybe we can go all the way in the Champs League this season. ktbffh

v Marseille - Deschamps back at the Bridge

Chelsea continue their 100% start to the Champions League campaign this season with a comfortable 2-0 victory over French outfit Olympique Marseille. Early goal from captain John Terry helped settle the nerves and we're in control from that point on. Nic Anelka scored from the spot at the half hour mark to make it 2-0. It was cruise control in the second half, although Marseille had the ball more, they never really threatens Cech's goals. Chelsea could have added a few more goals in the second half, but was unlucky when effort from Alex and Essien hitting the woodwork.

A very important and morale boosting win for us after 2 straight defeat before the match. The win also put us in pole position to qualify for the next stage of the competition as well as building up good momentum coming into the match against Arsenal this weekend. Bring on the Gunners!! KTBFFH

The match against Marseille bring back former player Didier Deschamp back to the Bridge. The now Marseille's Manager was part of the Blues foreign legion under the guidance of Gianluca Vialli. Although he only spend 1 season at Chelsea, he did helped the team to lift the FA Cup in the 1999/2000 campaign. The game was played at the Old Wembley stadium, where we defeated Aston Villa thanks to a solitary goal from Roberto Di Matteo, the current West Bromwich Albion manager. Yes, we were the last team to win the FA Cup at old Wembley. Who said we don't have history? Owhhh... BTW, we were also the first to win it at the new one. KTBFFH

Mourinho Shhhhh The Liverpool fans

Trying to heal my own wound here, Chelsea were knocked out of the Carling Cup after suffering a 3-4 defeat to Newcastle United in the 3rd round tie last night. To forget the pain, to cure the disappointment, i want to share one of the sweetest and memorable moment for CFC in the Carling Cup.


Going back to the 2004/2005 Carling Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool played at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium which we won after extra time. The game was 1-1 after 90 minutes before Didier Drogba and Mateja Kezman scoring in extra time to make it 3-2 to Chelsea. Our first trophy under the Mourinho Era. Two of the Liverpool's goal scored by John Arne Riise and Antonio Nunez.

It was a great performance and comeback by Chelsea that night, Jose Mourinho also didnt want to be left out of the scene. Chelsea were trailing 1-0 after Riise goal in the first minutes of the game, although Chelsea were dominant and in control of possession, the equalizer didnt seems to come. Until the 79th minutes of the game when Gerrard (we love you gerrard... we do... we do..) headed into his own net. That is when JM the Special One celebrated the goal in front of the Liverpool fans by putting his finger to his mouth signaling the pool fans to shut up. What a great man he is, a really Special One and will always be remembered. KTBFFH

Chelsea v Barcelona (champions league 2nd round, 2nd leg 2004/2005)

What a way to start my first post under this label, one of the best and thrilling game i had ever seen. Going back to the 2004/2005 champions league 2nd round, 2nd leg at the Bridge. The game had everything in it, goals, end to end actions, great goals, great saves, heart pumping moment and drama.

Chelsea went into the 2nd leg game trailing 1-2 after the game at Nou Camp and in the space of 19 mins Chelsea shock the visitor by taking a 3-0 lead (4-2 on aggregate) with goals from Gudjohnsen 8', Lampard 17', and Robben 19'. The game supposedly over by then, but Ronaldinho inspire Barcelona back in the game with a penalty and a wonderful goal in the 27' and 39'. Chelsea now losing on away goals 3-2 (4-4 on aggregate)

The second half continue with chances for both sides. Petr Cech performing heroics making a couple of magnificent saves to keep Barcelona at bay. But 13min from time captain marvel John Terry had the final say, heading Chelsea back in the lead 4-2 (5-4 on aggregate). The last 10mins was nail biting with Barcelona throwing everything at Chelsea, but we manage to hold on.

Stamford Bridge erupted at the final whistle, the drama didn't finish there. Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho flung himself into an ecstatic sea of players, while Barcelona players were shepherded into the tunnel amid angry, recrimination, scuffles and even spitting.

It had indeed been a truly unforgettable and incredible night. KTBFFH