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Liverpool vs. Chelsea (1st Leg)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭King John V


    I reckon Chelsea will go through over the two ties but don't expect too many goals or edge of your seat soccer.
    http://goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=665717


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,478 ✭✭✭Bubs101


    shane86 wrote: »
    Played his arse off any match Ive seen, probably the best January buy any team made.

    .

    Such delusion. He's decent but he's not up to stopping Drogba or Joe Cole. As a CHelsea fan I reckon that it'll be 0-0 in one leg amd 1-1 in the other I just hope that we score at Anfield.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,617 ✭✭✭✭PHB


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    Indeed, he didn't have the best of games against Arsenal, and was directly at fault for their first goal, and lost his man a couple of times giving Adabayour a decent chance.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭dc69


    Chelsea
    Bubs101 wrote: »
    Such delusion. He's decent but he's not up to stopping Drogba or Joe Cole. As a CHelsea fan I reckon that it'll be 0-0 in one leg amd 1-1 in the other I just hope that we score at Anfield.

    Drogba is a shadow of his former self and joe cole is decent but no world beater.I think he will do fine tbh


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,452 ✭✭✭✭Dont be at yourself


    Chelsea (Chelsea fans)
    Carra and Stevie G are on yellows. Anybody else? What about Chelsea?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,478 ✭✭✭Bubs101


    dc69 wrote: »
    Drogba is a shadow of his former self and joe cole is decent but no world beater.I think he will do fine tbh

    They are both a class ahead of Skrtle. Hyppia should also be easy pickings. In general, Liverpool's defence should be too slow for Chelsea. Got the feeling that SWP would tear them apart.

    However, like I said, I think it's gonna be a crap shoot. Liverpool have too many big game players (although in true Spanish tradition Torres will hopefully choke) to ignore. Stevie G will probably score some ridiculous wonder goal, Carragher will find his form for just these two games and Torres will find himself with just J.T. to beat and unless he gives him the big boot, that'll be a goal. I do think that our midfield is working quite well ATM, Ballack in particular, but I certainly won't be betting on this match


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,956 ✭✭✭CHD


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    Reading this thread you'd swear Liverpool are 2nd and 3 points off the top of the table and Chelsea had being struggling in the league:rolleyes:!!

    Half of yous are going on like Liverpool are far superior.Chelsea are the better team FACT!

    Score draw at Anfield
    Chelsea win at the Bridge

    Liverpool fans can go on about there 5 european cups while Chelsea play ManUtd in the CL final and everyones happy;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭prendy


    chdpoker wrote: »
    Reading this thread you'd swear Liverpool are 2nd and 3 points off the top of the table and Chelsea had being struggling in the league:rolleyes:!!

    Half of yous are going on like Liverpool are far superior.Chelsea are the better team FACT!

    Score draw at Anfield
    Chelsea win at the Bridge

    Liverpool fans can go on about there 5 european cups while Chelsea play ManUtd in the CL final and everyones happy;)

    by your logic it is aresnal playing chelsea in the semi because there ahead in the league?

    oh wait.....


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭RE*AC*TOR


    I reckon Liverpool have enough to see off Chelsea. On form and track-record in head to heads you would favour Liverpool. Chelsea still have one eye on the league with an interesting match vs ManU in between the two legs.

    If I was a Chelsea supporter I would be concerned about the lack of respect the players have for the manager. Even if Grant was tactically astute for this tie, would the players follow his orders? Few teams can compare with Chelsea for raw talent, but if they're not all pulling in the same direction...

    I have a sneaking suspicion it might not be as tight, and as drab an affair as previous years.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 6,956 ✭✭✭CHD


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    prendy wrote: »
    by your logic it is aresnal playing chelsea in the semi because there ahead in the league?

    oh wait.....

    No......Im comparing how Chelsea have outperformed liverpool in every competition and are the better side but all the liverpool fans think they will ''spank'' and ''beat'' Chelsea comfortably.

    Chelsea will win.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,698 ✭✭✭IrishMike


    Chelsea
    chdpoker wrote: »
    No......Im comparing how Chelsea have outperformed liverpool in every competition and are the better side but all the liverpool fans think they will ''spank'' and ''beat'' Chelsea comfortably.

    Chelsea will win.

    Maybe you should put FACT again at the end of your post to emphasise that
    your opinion is the only one that can possibly be right.
    May i ask how Chelsea have outperformed Liverpool in the CL?


  • Posts: 596 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    I'm heading to the game too but, like a lot of Liverpool fans I know, I'm not very confident.

    Logically we have a great chance but it stems from the two previous semis against Chelsea, something is niggling that they'll have to beat us at this stage some time. The two previous semis were so tight yet we put five past Arsenal... it's a very hard one to call.

    I really like Skrtel but Drogba will give him a hard time and we all know he goes down with a gust of wind so would be concerned about that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,252 ✭✭✭deisedevil


    Chelsea
    chdpoker wrote: »
    No......Im comparing how Chelsea have outperformed liverpool in every competition and are the better side but all the liverpool fans think they will ''spank'' and ''beat'' Chelsea comfortably.

    Chelsea will win.

    Chelsea haven't outperformed Liverpool in CL. Liverpool have been fantastic in CL, two finals, one win and have been the better side head to head with Chelsea.
    They won't "spank" em, can't see that happening at all.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭prendy


    chdpoker wrote: »
    No......Im comparing how Chelsea have outperformed liverpool in every competition and are the better side but all the liverpool fans think they will ''spank'' and ''beat'' Chelsea comfortably.

    Chelsea will win.

    so because chelsea have outperformed us in the league and domestic cups they will win?
    lol:D good argument!

    im not sure and correct me if im wrong but did chelsea not "outperform" liverpool in the league last year and also in 05????? FACT


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 930 ✭✭✭Hero Of College


    If Skrtel keeps it up before too long people will be thinking that Agger is a band from Sweden.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,784 ✭✭✭redzerdrog


    Chelsea (Chelsea fans)
    i have to say i am actually more confident of beating chelski than i was of arsenal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,372 ✭✭✭✭Mr Alan


    Chelsea (Chelsea fans)
    Bubs101 wrote: »
    Such delusion. He's decent but he's not up to stopping Drogba or Joe Cole.

    Wat happened when Drogba played against him in the league game at Stamford Bridge just after he arrived?;)

    we have beaten Chelsea in 3 semi finals in the last 3 years, they are a good side and are bound to win 1 against us eventually, just hope its not this one :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,478 ✭✭✭Bubs101


    Mr Alan wrote: »

    we have beaten Chelsea in 3 semi finals in the last 3 years, they are a good side and are bound to win 1 against us eventually, just hope its not this one :cool:

    What you mean to say is we are a better team and your luck will run out:D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,372 ✭✭✭✭Mr Alan


    Chelsea (Chelsea fans)
    i will not rise to your bait bubs ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,498 ✭✭✭quarryman


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    Looks like Lampard is fit:

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/europe/7358162.stm

    Any Gerrard too. All mind games I reckon.

    Interesting comment by Benitez:

    "There's no difference between this year's Chelsea and last year's," Benitez said. "I think it's more or less the same.

    "It could be they have less spirit than under Jose Mourinho."


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,544 ✭✭✭redspider


    redzerdrog wrote: »
    i have to say i am actually more confident of beating chelski than i was of arsenal.

    me too - Chelsea's style suits us better. We know them, we know the games will be closely fought, but we know we can beat them and get passed them, especially over two legs. Our players should all be confident.

    And this is a good time to play Chelsea - but our tactics need to be spot on. I hope I dont see Rafa 'experimenting' with a selection. I'd prefer to see a real RB in the RB position, and not Jamie. We need to avoid any complacency at all costs and really take this tie to Chelsea at Anfield in the 1st leg. We cant be relying on an away goal at the bridge. Lets get a goal, and then the 2nd one, 2-0, and lets break Chelsea's confidence in the CL.

    hold on to your seat belts ....

    Redspider


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭DeadSkin


    I'm nervous as feck about tonight's game. Big bonus for me anyway, is the loss of Essien tonight.
    Will Rafa stick with Carra at right back and Skrtle/Sami in the centre?
    I'm hopin' Babel will start on the bench and come on for the last 20/25 mins, there's no doubt he has more of an impact on a game when he comes on as sub.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Chelsea (Chelsea fans)
    Feeling good about the game. Need to score 2 hopefully at home. Put the pressure on Chelsea for the return.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,698 ✭✭✭IrishMike


    Chelsea
    Can see a win by at least a goal if not 2.
    My prediction is 2-0


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,252 ✭✭✭deisedevil


    Chelsea
    Bubs101 wrote: »
    What you mean to say is we are a better team and your luck will run out:D

    I'm a Man Utd fan and much as it pains me to say it, Liverpool have done far too well and got through too many big ties in the CL for it all to be luck. They love the big nights of Europe. I'm backin Pool to get to Munich. (just hope we'll be there with em)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,814 ✭✭✭dobsdave


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    deisedevil wrote: »
    I'm a Man Utd fan and much as it pains me to say it, Liverpool have done far too well and got through too many big ties in the CL for it all to be luck. They love the big nights of Europe. I'm backin Pool to get to Munich. (just hope we'll be there with em)

    I can gauruntee you that Liverpool will not be playing in Munich, but best of luck to Man U going there for the final.:D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭prendy


    deisedevil wrote: »
    I'm a Man Utd fan and much as it pains me to say it, Liverpool have done far too well and got through too many big ties in the CL for it all to be luck. They love the big nights of Europe. I'm backin Pool to get to Munich. (just hope we'll be there with em)

    interesting!!!:D

    pool deffo wont beat man u in Munich this year!!

    deisedevil i hope you havnt booked your flights!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Chelsea (Chelsea fans)
    Hello Moscow .o/


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭kida


    The law of averages would suggest its Chelseas turn. Much will hinge on whether Drogba plays and is on form.

    If pool don't defend well from set pieces they could be in trouble.

    I expect a cagey game with both sides reluctant to go all out attack. Pool won't want to leave themselves open to an away goal. I suspect both managers would take a 0-0 now.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,692 ✭✭✭Loomis


    Liverpool (Liverpool fans)
    I see this being a score draw which would be a huge advantage to Chelsea. Both times Liverpool knocked Chelsea out the second leg was played in Anfield. I personally do think playing your first leg away is better as you can either choose to set up shop and play for a counter attack away goal knowing you still have your home leg as back up for anything that went wrong or to compound an already great position. That's why I see Chelsea winning the tie this time round.


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