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Chelsea F.C [2007-2008] Thread
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Is he still employed by Channel Five? He's the resident hanger-on on that channel whenever they show football on the telly. Talks through his arse too, the fud!pede54;2513024 said:
LOL great stuff from Grant, I don't blame him for shunning Sky for requesting f*cking up the fixture list this late in the season. Even Everton fans were wondering why the hell the game was brought forward to a Thursday.
I really fail to see what's the problem with this though. Its not like he had to play 2 games in 2 days. Sure it disrupts the planning for the club in terms of tickets and travelling, but that's not Avram's job, is it? The fact that he had 2 games in 72 hours is really nothing out of the ordinary. Infact he dealt with that time all season. United play Barcelona in Barcelona and then have to comeback and go to Stamford Bridge for a game 65 hours later. Why not complain about that too? A home game and then a short trip up north in 3 days is just like every regular week with a game mid-week and then on Saturday, only this time the two games a bit early in the week. If anything i thought that he should be very happy that he got 6 days of rest after Fenerbache game, unlike the other 3 english teams and then he has 5 days of rest for a tough Liverpool game, while Liverpool will get only 3. And they also get an extra day to prepare for United game.
I just fail to see how it really affected Grant's game plans, if anything it spread out his fixtures nicely so that he could have a longer break for the 3 defining games of the season. The only person should be really complaining is the external operations guy in my opinion.
I just fail to see how it really affected Grant's game plans, if anything it spread out his fixtures nicely so that he could have a longer break for the 3 defining games of the season. The only person should be really complaining is the external operations guy in my opinion.
at least if it was moved forward, Liverpool wouldn't have known the result and would'n't be able to rest more players knowing that Everton dropped points against us, its like we're helping to consolidate 4th place for them......
i do agree anyhow, the club, our club, is capable of playing two fixtures in 72 hours but its just that we can't let the tossers at Sky do as they pls......even when both teams(Everton and us) were against it.......
i do agree anyhow, the club, our club, is capable of playing two fixtures in 72 hours but its just that we can't let the tossers at Sky do as they pls......even when both teams(Everton and us) were against it.......
Oh yeah, i definietly agree that that was complete bull**** from Sky moving the game to Thursday and now that they did that they might do it again. But i think its the club officials that should be complaing, as far as Grant is concerned it shouldn't really matter to him. And yet people are talking about it as if it is Sky trying to ruin Chelsea's run-in and **** their season over.
well, I don't feel any remorse towards sky, so i don't think many people care to be honest, the only thing here is that Avram's pissed of the journalist and they can't take that.........thats the story here
btw, not only Chelsea are affected by this schedule change, Dave Moyes has also spoken that his club chances of getting that 4th place ruined due to this tv fiasco......
btw, not only Chelsea are affected by this schedule change, Dave Moyes has also spoken that his club chances of getting that 4th place ruined due to this tv fiasco......
Actually, Fergie did complain big time, about Uniteds schedule so thats that sorted.
Having a game on Tuesday and then another on Thursday, will undoubtably affect team selection. It would be silly to suggest it wouldn't.
The principle in question here is that Sky should not be determining when games are to be played. There is too much room in there for bias or manipulation. It is simply unethical, and at the very least suspicious. They have definately affected our run in to the end of the season. To suggest they have not, is just stupid.
This precedent will affect all of us sooner or later, so lets see how other fans feel when it's their club is involved on the next occasion.
I think it was admirable of Grant to fu<k with the Sky people. The anger created by them is felt from Roman at the top, to the fans at the bottom, so we all have a right to voice our displeasure.
Ferguson flatly refuses to deal with the BBC. He has refused to deal with them at all for a couple of seasons now. Is that any different from this situation, or are you gonna tell me that Fergie is right and Avram is wrong? You can't have it both ways. The principle in question is identical.
C'mon ROVERS
Having a game on Tuesday and then another on Thursday, will undoubtably affect team selection. It would be silly to suggest it wouldn't.
The principle in question here is that Sky should not be determining when games are to be played. There is too much room in there for bias or manipulation. It is simply unethical, and at the very least suspicious. They have definately affected our run in to the end of the season. To suggest they have not, is just stupid.
This precedent will affect all of us sooner or later, so lets see how other fans feel when it's their club is involved on the next occasion.
I think it was admirable of Grant to fu<k with the Sky people. The anger created by them is felt from Roman at the top, to the fans at the bottom, so we all have a right to voice our displeasure.
Ferguson flatly refuses to deal with the BBC. He has refused to deal with them at all for a couple of seasons now. Is that any different from this situation, or are you gonna tell me that Fergie is right and Avram is wrong? You can't have it both ways. The principle in question is identical.
C'mon ROVERS
Avram is right. Honestly, a game on a Thursday??? I mean, that is severly odd. I'd be pissed if Man U had to do it. Sure they had the same amount of days to rest, but I still don't know why they had to chose such an awkward time to play the match. if Chelsea didn't react the way they did, SKY have carte blanche to do it again.
Just because it happens to Chelsea, doesn't mean you should ignore the facts. If people don't support Chelsea doing this, then SKY will do it again and mess with 2 more clubs, and then 2 more clubs etc. If we nip it in the bud now, the clubs can gain a bit more control from SKY and not let themselves be pushed about. It could happen to anyone, and interest of fairness and competitiveness everyone should be on the same page here.
Just because it happens to Chelsea, doesn't mean you should ignore the facts. If people don't support Chelsea doing this, then SKY will do it again and mess with 2 more clubs, and then 2 more clubs etc. If we nip it in the bud now, the clubs can gain a bit more control from SKY and not let themselves be pushed about. It could happen to anyone, and interest of fairness and competitiveness everyone should be on the same page here.
Talking real sense there Sean, as usual.
Man U losing 1-0 at half time. Rovers have been marginally on top this half, and considering Rob (the knob) Stiles is United's 12th man, Rovers are doing great.
Already seen a dive by Rooney and a couple from Cristine too, so expect plenty of that in the second half.
Rooney's temper is also threatening to get out of control, so there's another positive for us, a potential red for Rooney if he's not careful.
C'mon Rovers
Man U losing 1-0 at half time. Rovers have been marginally on top this half, and considering Rob (the knob) Stiles is United's 12th man, Rovers are doing great.
Already seen a dive by Rooney and a couple from Cristine too, so expect plenty of that in the second half.
Rooney's temper is also threatening to get out of control, so there's another positive for us, a potential red for Rooney if he's not careful.
C'mon Rovers
pede54;2513417 said:Actually, Fergie did complain big time, about Uniteds schedule so thats that sorted.
Having a game on Tuesday and then another on Thursday, will undoubtably affect team selection. It would be silly to suggest it wouldn't.
The principle in question here is that Sky should not be determining when games are to be played. There is too much room in there for bias or manipulation. It is simply unethical, and at the very least suspicious. They have definately affected our run in to the end of the season. To suggest they have not, is just stupid.
This precedent will affect all of us sooner or later, so lets see how other fans feel when it's their club is involved on the next occasion.
I think it was admirable of Grant to fu<k with the Sky people. The anger created by them is felt from Roman at the top, to the fans at the bottom, so we all have a right to voice our displeasure.
Ferguson flatly refuses to deal with the BBC. He has refused to deal with them at all for a couple of seasons now. Is that any different from this situation, or are you gonna tell me that Fergie is right and Avram is wrong? You can't have it both ways. The principle in question is identical.
C'mon ROVERS
Its Monday pede, Monday and Thursday not Tuesday and Thursday. And i completely disagree that this would affect team selection. Does it affect team selection when you play in Champions League on Wednesday and then have a league game on Saturday? Don't think so. Its exact same case here, i fail to see any difference in it. The fact that its a Thursday rather than a Saturday, doesn't take away from the fact that you still get the exact same amount of time to rest as you normally do. Think about those teams that play UEFA Cup on Thursday and then have a 12:45 kickoff on Saturday, now THAT sucks and will affect team selection most likely. But what Chelsea had? No way. Does this have any influence on where the title goes? Absolutely not.
I definietly agree with your ethical comment part. Sky shouldn't have done it because it is unfair to the fans. As a fan i would feel totally pissed at them for toying around with the schedule like that. But my point is that the actual Chelsea squad is unaffected by this and their end of season run-in is unaffected by this as well. You can't possibly think that this is any different from the typical Champions League the teams get, just think about it logically not as an angry fan that had to change his plans in order to catch the Goodison Park game, incase you did end up going.
Help?;2513655 said:
Our actual squad is unaffected but Grant will still be rotating players and we won't be as effective as when we have our usual 11............many people will look at our team when we replace Lamps with Ballack, Drogba with Anelka, Joe Cole with Malouda, and say its still a strong Chelsea line-up and no doubt they are all international quality players but not all of them are capable of performing consistently for us......unlike you guys, u replace Carrick with Hargreaves or Anderson, I don't see you guys performing worse to be honest, but with us its evident..............
Alright i see what you are trying to say, but really, do you think that Lampard would have been rested for either Wigan or Everton had an unfortunate event with his mother not happened. I think that if Lampard's mom was fine, Grant would have played him in both games anyway.
I for one cannot wait till Brad Friedel retires, he always manages to bring his A game. Different class alltogether. The Tevez equaliser could be the most important goal of the season since we can even afford to lose to you lot and win at West Ham and Wigan. Still anyones title, Saturday should be a good one, I'm hoping for a draw for us, which would realistically end it. Fair play to Chelsea for the fight though, they've been nipping on our heals big time.
And one more thing, beat the scousers Tuesday, that'll shut the bastards up!!!
And one more thing, beat the scousers Tuesday, that'll shut the bastards up!!!
Franks back in training and will play tomorrow night.
Gerrard was doubtful due to injury,but it looks as if Rafa will take a chance with him. Well why not. Who else will be diving all night to win another crucial penalty if Gerrard don't play?
I have a great feeling about tomorrows game. We're gonna kick ass. I can feel it in my ol' bones.
Gerrard was doubtful due to injury,but it looks as if Rafa will take a chance with him. Well why not. Who else will be diving all night to win another crucial penalty if Gerrard don't play?
I have a great feeling about tomorrows game. We're gonna kick ass. I can feel it in my ol' bones.
good thing Frank made himself available, from what i understand, his mother's still sick but is in stable condition.....so we hope she recovers well.
Well, its off to Anfield fellas, this week could define our season, we need our players to perform with more hunger and desire to win, not like they did against Wigan and Everton.........
I am anticipating a great match, knowing its Anfield, its definitely going to be a great atmosphere!!
Well, its off to Anfield fellas, this week could define our season, we need our players to perform with more hunger and desire to win, not like they did against Wigan and Everton.........
I am anticipating a great match, knowing its Anfield, its definitely going to be a great atmosphere!!
It's tough to play through personal issues...I wasn't happy with Alonso's decision against Inter but, at the end of the day, it's more important than a game. From what I read, the condition improved so hopefully it will improve further.
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