With very difficult games coming up in three different competitons against the likes of Barca, Arsenal and Spurs do we simply have too many games to play if we want to achieve anything this season ?
Do we need to prioritise which competition we are most serious about ?
I can´t help but feel that something has to give as overcoming Barca as well as Spurs and Arsenal over the space of a few days is a near impossible task.
We´re going to lose at least one of these upcoming games.
I´ve had heated discussions with other fans about what is more important.
Some fans seem to think that top four is the most important but for me it´s all about the Champions League or FA Cup.
I want to actually win something this season not just finish top four.
If winning something comes at the expense of top four then so be it.
Missing out on Champions League football for one season won´t kill us as we´ll surely get back in it the following season.
Also despite what people may say about the Europa League I wouldn´t mind us playing Europa League for one season as it would allow us to introduce our youngsters to European football and we could have a real crack at winning it.
Do we simply have too much on our plate ?
posted on 10/4/12
Axman
We will play a damn sight better against Barca than the $puds
whether or not that will be good enough to keep the game close is another matter.
posted on 10/4/12
For me personally
Finishing in the Top 4 means MORE than winning CL & FA Cup put together!
I think Chelsea shud sacrifice CL & win the FA Cup (If possible) & finish in top 4!
posted on 10/4/12
Chelsea have played 3 matches in April. They still have another 5 to play!
Compare that with Newcastle who will only play 2 more matches in APRIL alone!
Spurs will have 3 more matches in April!
posted on 10/4/12
To be honest Wigan & Fulham looked like too much on our plate . Not a hope in hell of us getting passed Barca.With either Jose or the home side Bayern waiting in the final lets all get realistic. Spurs have been better than us most of this season , big pitch at wembley with pace of lennon & bale, plus ivan possibly banned, could go either way . Should have concentrated resources on 4th but with Arsenal & Liverpool away & Newcastle at home thats a non starter as well. Just write the season off & start again !
posted on 10/4/12
Honestly what I expect to happen in the next 4 games will not make for pretty viewing for us blues.
FA Cup Semi - Spurs 2 Chelsea 1 AET.
CL Semi 1st Leg - Chelsea 1 Barcelona 2
PL - Arsenal 3 - 0 Chelsea.
CL Semi 2nd Leg - Barcelona 2 - 2 Chelsea.
Our games against Spurs have produced close play so going to ET or Pens seems likely. Barca will look to do the damage in the first leg, allowing them to take the foot off the pedal in the second allowing us to grab an on the night draw.
As for Arsenal, we will be knackered, they will be fresh so I can see us being pulled all over the shop there.
Credit to Robbie for getting us this far though, before he took over going out to Birmingham in the cup and Napoli in the CL looked more than likely.
posted on 10/4/12
posted on 10/4/12
and we get called delusional
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Because you are.
posted on 10/4/12
Can't wait until Wednesday. We will beat Barcelona, and I will laugh at this negativity.
posted on 10/4/12
After our recent performances I think we won't beat Barca
posted on 10/4/12
5thplacebeckons (U9213)
Were you not called 3rdplacebeckons yesterday? Why the sudden change?