CL semis

[Norbs]

Although he didn't win it for them, they are to make a load of money from this cup run:



I hope they don't win it to be fair, can't stand those completely disrespectful plastic fans and wouldn't want success for cunts such as them.

In fairness though mate, they would've made the same amount if Torres'd been on holiday in the Algarve the amount he's played.

It wasn't offside because Barca's last man was 20yds inside the Chelsea half and Torres was camped on the half way line. If he hadn't had a 20yd head start there's no way on earth he'd have scored


On that list, United earning more than any other team

[McDermotX]

Did I really hear the commentator say 'Torres has won it for Chelsea, £50m repaid in an instant'

Seriously

You certainly did.......a truly magical point in commentary.

[Helios Creed]

In fairness though mate, they would've made the same amount if Torres'd been on holiday in the Algarve the amount he's played.

It wasn't offside because Barca's last man was 20yds inside the Chelsea half and Torres was camped on the half way line. If he hadn't had a 20yd head start there's no way on earth he'd have scored


On that list, United earning more than any other team

At least he has the sense to stay in his own half, I suppose - unlike half the strikers we've had over the years would have done.

[Norbs]

I wish he hadn't

[baitman]

neville orgasm

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ8xf6dnYKI"]Gary Neville's Hilarious Orgasm Commentary For Torres' Goal vs. Barcelona - YouTube[/ame]

[Tee]

Best part about that Neville reaction video is the Barca fan to Torres's right that is shouting puta in his face as he stands there bathing in glory

Yes, saw that, a classic!!

[Baracus]

As Bad as that is. I don't think it beats Tyler's orgasmic fail when Torres missed from 2 yards ou against Utd earlier in the season. Torres!! oh!

[badpiggy]

Why, because I think you're an idiot for cheering on a player who shat on us?

So that's where the poo came from. I though it was your own. I can see why you're annoyed

[Bender]

Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola says the Champions League semi-final defeat by Chelsea may force his side to change their tactics, but insists they played "exceptionally well" in defeat.
"I've transmitted this crazy theme of 'you have to go out and attack, attack, attack'," said Guardiola.
"Maybe it's a lesson for the future? We have to find the way to attack better."
The 41-year-old said he would decide whether to renew his Barcelona contract in "the next few days".
He added: "We'll talk about everything and then take a decision because it's evident that it's time to." bbc

[Cormack74]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17839225

Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay has warned Champions League finals could become a thing of the past unless the club move to a bigger stadium.

The Blues secured their spot in this season's final on 19 May with a dramatic draw in Barcelona on Tuesday.

Chelsea want to leave Stamford Bridge, but Chelsea Pitch Owners, who have the freehold do not want to sell.

Gourlay said: "Remaining in the elite is a challenge because our stadium is outside the top 30 at this time."

The CPO want the club to expand the current stadium, while Chelsea insist the £600m cost and three-year build-time make that unfeasible.

And Gourlay added: "The way Chelsea has geared ourselves up the last few years puts us in a good position to take the club forward.

"The money generated from matchday through the stadiums is considerable.

"It is no secret that while we are the fifth or sixth biggest club in Europe from a financial point of view but staying in the elite teams in the future is a challenge.

"If we are not able to take the money on matchday then we have to look at other parts of the business to generate the revenues and allow us to continue the circle of success to invest into the team."

Chelsea lag behind clubs like Barcelona, who boast the 100,000 capacity Nou Camp and Arsenal's recently built Emirates, which holds 60,000.

In an era of Financial Fair Play, clubs require a large matchday income to allow them to spend more money on signing players and paying wages.

The CPO acquired the freehold to the stadium in 1997 to protect Stamford Bridge from developers should the club run into financial difficulties.

A vote in October 2011 failed to secure the 75% of CPO shareholders' consent required before the freehold could be sold back to the club - with only 61.5% voting in favour.

Chelsea's finances will be boosted by the biggest-ever TV cash pay-out from the Champions League though as a result of beating Barcelona to a place in the final.

They will earn at least £45m, with an additional £2.8m on top if they lift the trophy.

Manchester United had previously held the record pay-out of Champions League television cash having earned £43.5m last season when they were beaten by Barcelona in the final.

Uefa distribute the money based on a calculation of participation and performance bonuses as well as television market share.


I was under the impression that they hadn't even filled it for some of their CL games this season?

[McDermotX]

.............
I was under the impression that they hadn't even filled it for some of their CL games this season?

Wouldn't surprise me.......sure they didn't even sell their allocation of away tickets for last night.

[yamiedo]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/9225727/Why-Chelseas-Champions-League-show-in-Barcelona-tops-Liverpools-Miracle-in-Istanbul.html

The telegraph and their ****-stirring article about how this tops Liverpool's Istanbul triumph.

[Shaggy]

[Craig_H]

[McDermotX]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/foo...-Istanbul.html

The telegraph and their ****-stirring article about how this tops Liverpool's Istanbul triumph.

Truly crap article, but in the end, its his opinion........wrong though it may be to me.

Chelsea's determination in defence was key to them going through.......but its far from a 'tactical' masterstroke (unless you count lines of 6 and 4 anything other than football desperation), and like ours, depended as much on good fortune as anything else.
Victory based on Barca's marginalities...no more than that IMO, but its only fair to let them have their moment - and the eventual DVD.
I'm sure half the reports out there are suggesting its the greatest ever....all opinion.